Personal
Born March 2, 1953 in Orange, California. Moved to Bakersfield in 1956
Married: Wife’s name Jean
Children: James and Gigi
1978 -Current: Private practice in Bakersfield, California, maintaining a Pediatric Medical and Surgical Practice

Education:
1958 Began attending local schools in Bakersfield
1971-1973 Attended Bakersfield Junior College.
1973-1975 Attended the University of California at Irvine and was awarded a Bachelors of Science Degree in Biological Science.
1975-1978 Attended California College of Pediatric Medicine and attained a Doctor of Pediatric Medicine degree.
1978-1980 Preceptorship with Robert H. Garner DPM.
1994 Certified by the American Board of Pediatric Surgery.
2004 Recertified by the American Board of Pediatric Surgery.
2014 Recertified by the American Board Of Pediatric Medicine

Memberships:
1979-2010 member of the American Pediatric Medical Association, California Pediatric Medical Association, and the Midstate Pediatric Medical Association.
1991-1992 Board of Directors of the Kern County Arthritis Association.
1995-1997 Board Member of the Kern Chapter of the American Diabetes Association.
1988-Current Current regular lecturer for the Community Diabetes Education Series on the Diabetic Foot presented by the Pacific Health Education Center and San Joaquin Hospital.