Education:
Bachelor of Arts, University of California, San Diego 1975
Revelle College, High Honors
Doctor of Medicine, University of California, Los Angeles 1978
Internship:
Kern Medical Center, Internal Medicine 1979 – Bakersfield, California
Residency:
Kern Medical Center, Family Practice 1981 – Bakersfield, California
Board Certification:
Diplomate, American Board of Family Practice 1981
Licensure:
Unrestricted License, Board of Medical Quality Assurance, State of California 1979
Diplomate, American Board of Medical Examiners 1979
Civil Surgeon, Department of Homeland Security 2006
Professional Organizations:
California Hispanic Medical Association
American Academy of Medical Acupuncture
American Aging Association
US Amateur Boxing, Inc.
Coachella Boxing Club
Academic Appointments:
Clinical Instructor, University of California, San Diego 1985
Publications:
Letter to the Editor, Journal of Family Practice, General Commentary
Letter to the Editor, Journal of Family Practice, General Critique
Letter to the Editor, Journal of Family Practice, Comments October 1993
Practice Experience:
Private Practice – Escondido, California 1981 – 1988
Founding Partner – Valley Immediate Medical Care Clinic Escondido, California 1985
Staff Physician – Loma Linda University Faculty Medical Group Sun City, California 1989
Staff Physician – Naval Hospital Acute Care Medical Clinic, Camp Pendleton, California 1989
Private Practice – Indio, California 1989 – Present
Nine Years Practice Experience with Carbon Dioxide Lasers
Medical Director, Oasis Skin Clinic 2002
Hospital Affiliations:
Active Staff – Palomar Hospital Escondido, California 1981 – 1988
Provisional Staff – John F. Kennedy Memorial Hospital Indio, California 1989 – 1991
Languages:
Spanish Fluency
English Fluency
Activities:
Volunteer Services
Martha’s Kitchen
Coachella Boxing Club
Catholic Charities
North County Hospice – Board of Directors
CETA
