Expertise Description
My expertise is in geriatric medicine with more than a decade in the field. My areas of focus include institutional negligence, personal injury, geriatrics, geriatrician, adult day health, memory care, home care, mental health, senior care, and internal medicine. I have provided deposition and consultations for over 5 years as a geriatric medicine expert witness.Areas of Expertise
Relevant Experiences
I am a practicing geriatrician and clinical instructor in gerontology and geriatric medicine with the University of Washington. I have geriatric and long term care expertise, having both clinical expertise and medical directorship experience of an adult day health agency and skilled nursing facility. I provide care for patients in a variety of settings – nursing home, assisted living, adult family home, as well as in the inpatient hospital setting. I have a clinical interest in falls and fall prevention, and also have worked extensively as a clinician and consultant regarding pressure ulcers, dementia, weight loss, infectious complications, functional decline, fractures, etc.
Education
| Degree | Subject | Institution | |
|---|---|---|---|
| M.D. | University of Washington School of Medicine – Seattle | WA | |
| B.S. | Biology | Pacific Lutheran University – Tacoma | WA |
Licenses Certifications
Board Certification:
American Board of Internal Medicine
American Board of Internal Medicine, Geriatric Medicine Subspecialty
Licensure:
State of Washington Physician License
Awards & Affiliation
American Geriatrics Society
American College of Physicians
Primary Affiliation
American Geriatrics Society
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