I am a Family Medicine physician in California. I graduated from Stanford School of Medicine in 2023. And from residency at Sutter Santa Rosa/Santa Rosa Community Health.

I am a Family Medicine physician in Northern California. I received my MD from Stanford School of Medicine in 2023 and completed my residency in 2026 at the Sutter Santa Rosa Family Medicine Residency, — a “full spectrum” program and one of the oldest family medicine residencies in the country. I now work with patients of any age and have experience with pediatrics, adult medicine, women’s health (including pregnancy), and the treatment of older adults. Medically, I am interested in working with diverse patient types and am particularly interested in complex patients, medical mysteries, and the intersection between physical and mental health.

I believe in true integrative practice, and prefer non-medical approaches — such as diet, supplements, alternative-medicine — where possible. However, when modern medicine is needed, then it is needed. I was a scientist for a decade before medical school and I did an extra year of medical school to gain more experience and training. I have worked in many hospitals and clinics, have experience with office procedures, and have sought additional training in mental health and trauma-informed care. I am continually seeking new learning opportunities in my effort to come close to being able to provide whole-person care.

Beyond medicine, I have a love for teaching, as well as being out in the wilderness. I enjoy using the various skills that I have developed over my life to help others in less typical ways. I used to volunteer with a mountain rescue group, then I ended up teaching wilderness medicine, then I started a company to teach CPR to others more easily, then I started another company to give me the ability to gain the supplies necessary to practice street medicine — practicing medicine on the street or in the wilderness adds a bit of diversity to my practice. I believe both are important, albeit for very different reasons.

Prior Research Work

Before medicine, I spent ten years as a research scientist. At the Salk Institute for Biological Studies I studied the evolution of protein kinases across eukaryotes, and at Stanford University, in the Fraser and Quertermous laboratories, I investigated how variation in gene expression and chromatin accessibility contributes to human disease, including coronary artery disease and major depressive disorder. That work is the foundation of my commitment to rigorous, evidence-based practice. It also taught me that while biology follows consistent rules, each person’s genetics, environment, relationships, and beliefs shape their health in ways no single rule can capture.

For more complete information you can see my CV and publications here. I can be reached through my contact page.