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Practice Locations
Hospital Affiliation
University of Colorado Hospital
Specialty Information
Specialties
Internal Medicine (2008)
Hospice and Palliative Medicine, Board Certification (2011, 2011)
Medical Education Area of Distinction, Certificate
(2008)
Medical Education Area of Concentration (UCSF), Certificate
(2005)
Clinical Interests
Palliative Medicine, patient-centered care, communication
Care Philosophy
I view doctors as humans taking care of other humans. I love learning about patients and their stories. This helps me provide patient focused care!
General Information
Medical Schools:
MD, University of California, San Francisco, School of Medicine
(2005)
Graduate Schools:
MPH, University of Colorado Denver
(2010)
Undergraduate Schools:
BS, University of California–Los Angeles (CA)
(2000)
Internships:
University of California (San Francisco) Program
(2006)
Residency Programs:
University of California (San Francisco) Program, Internal Medicine (2008)
Fellowships:
University of Colorado, Primary Care Research
(2010)
University of Colorado, Hospice and Palliative Medicine
(2011)