My Approach to Treating Patients
  
During my medical training, I realized that my primary interest was helping people with the functional aspects of their lives. I wanted to assist people not only live a longer life, but also maintain a high quality of life. Whether it’s an injured high school athlete, a weekend warrior with tennis elbow, or an elderly patient with arthritis, I focus on helping patients achieve their functional goals.

My philosophy of care revolves around helping each patient regain function in a safe, timely manner. In most cases, a non-operative course of treatment will suffice. However, an operative approach may lead to a quicker and better resolution of the problem. After a comprehensive evaluation, I will work with you to make the appropriate decision for your specific situation. Direct involvement of both the patient and involved family members in deciding the course of treatment is of paramount importance. I welcome all patient questions, concerns, and expectations for recovery.

After completing my orthopaedic training at the University of Illinois at Chicago and my fellowship at the Medical College of Wisconsin I decided to return to the East Bay to practice general orthopaedics with a sub-specialty in hand, elbow and shoulder surgery.