Therapeutic ERCP Fellowship - University of Southern California
1993‑1995
GI-Liver Fellowship - University of Southern California
1992‑1993
Chief Resident - Department of Medicine, West LA VA Medical Center
1989‑1990
Residency - Department of Medicine, West LA VA Medical Center
1989
Medical Degree - University of California, Irvine
1985
Bachelor of Science, Genetics - University of California, Davis
Certifications
1995 Diplomat, American Board of Gastroenterology
1992 Diplomat, American Board of Internal Medicine
1990 Diplomat, National Board of Medical Examiners
Medical License: California Medical License #G072161
Fluoroscopy Certification
Honors and Awards
2nd in a class of 90 at University of California Irvine Medical School
Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honor Society
Department of Medicine Award For Excellence in Clinical Medicine
Merck Manual Award For Academnic and Clinical Work
Lange Book Awards (1986 and 1988)
Certificate of Excellence in Basic Sciences
Donald Pinder Award in Anatomy
4th in a class of 2341 at University of California Davis
Graduation with Highest Honors at University of California, Davis
Genetics Departmental Citation
Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society
Phi Beta Kappa Honor Society
University of California Regents Scholarship (Winter, 1982)
Work Experience
1996‑Present
Physician with Digestive Care Consultants Medical Group
1995‑1996
Practice coverage for Dr. Gross, Dr. Keith, Dr. Boyle (gastroenterology and hepatology practice at Brotman Medical Center and Cedars-Sinai Medical Center)
Hospital Affiliations
Active Staff:
Torrance Memorial Medical Center (Torrance, CA)
Associate Staff:
Little Company of Mary Medical Center (Torrance, CA)
San Pedro Peninsula Hospital (San Pedro, CA)
Lakewood Regional Medical Center (Lakewood, CA)
Professional Affiliations
American College of Physicians
Alpha Omega Alpha
Phi Beta Kappa
Phi Kappa Phi
American Gastroenterological Association
Japanese American Medical Association
Asian American Physician Association
Crohn's and Colitis Foundation of America
Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee, West LA VAMC (1992-1992)
Infection Control Committee, West LA VAMC (1992-1993)
Quality Management Committee, Torrance Memorial Medical Center (1999-present)
Publications and Lectures
Refractory Gastrointestinal Bleeding Treated With Thyroid Hormone Replacement. Journal of Clinical Gastroenterology. Volume 33, number 2. August 2001. Pages 145-147.
Glutaraldehyde Colitis: A Complication of Screening Flexible Sigmoidoscopy In The Primary Care Setting. Annals of Internal Medicine. Volume 133, number 4, 315. August 15, 2000.
Bleeding Lesions Of The Stomach And Duodenum. Gastroenterology and Hepatology, The Comprehensive Visual Reference, volume 3. Churchill Livingston, 1996.
Randomized Comparison of 7, 10, and 14 Days of Omeprazole, Amoxicillin, and Clarithromycin For Treatment of Helicobacter pylori. Gastroenterology, A4510. 1996.
Histamine Enhancement And Cholinergic Inhibition Of Serotonin Release From Canine Fundic Mucosal Cells In Short-term Culture. Gastroenterology, A-44. 1991.
Trace Metals And Atherosclerosis. Hawaii Medical Journal. Volume 43, no. 9, 320-322. September, 1984.
Lecture, Medical Grand Rounds at West LA VAMC (June 1993): Irritable Bowel Syndrome: Recent Insight Into Its Pathophysiology.
Lectures given to Health Care Partners Medical Group primary care physicians:
Common Problems In Gastroenterology
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Research Experience
GI Bleeding Research Protocols At Los Angeles County Medical Center (Dr. Loren Laine, 1994-1996)
Variceal ligation plus sclerotherapy vs. variceal ligation for variceal hemorrhage
Bicap cauterization vs. saline-injection for ulcer hemorrhage
Sphincter of Oddi Manometry In Volunteers (Dr. Hartley Cohen, 1995-1996)
Alosetron For Irritable Bowel Syndrome (1999-2000)
