Bio

Born in the Bay Area of San Francisco, California, my parents moved me to Littleton, Colorado when I was 2 weeks old.  Although technically not a native, I consider myself a Coloradan.  I left only for medical school and residency, returning as soon as possible. 

During and after residency I spent a few years working in rural Emergency Rooms at two separate community hospitals.  While working in the ER I learned one of my passions was educating people about their conditions and how to better prevent repeat visits.  However, the acuity and volume of patients in the ER left little time for thorough education.  

Consequently, I transitioned into Primary Care Medicine while developing my skills in Concierge Medicine throughout the Vail Valley.  For 5 years, while continuing concierge care in Vail on weekends, I practiced as a traditional Family Physician in Niwot, Colorado on weekdays.  My experience in concierge medicine introduced me to the idea that appointments need not be restricted by time or location. Instead, they could last as long as required by each individual and be conducted wherever was most convenient for them. My experience in primary care medicine provided an appreciation for how a longstanding relationship between physician and patient can benefit both the acute treatment and the longer-term outcomes of all health conditions.

My goal with Alpine Woods Medical is to combine the convenience and service of the concierge model while expanding the personal relationship of the traditional primary care model.  I believe the merging of these key components will restore the confidence, convenience, and integrity of what healthcare can and should be.

Bio

Born in the Silicon Valley to an early computer programming family, we moved around a lot. First to Mexico City, then to upstate NY, Milan, Italy and Northern England. All before the tenth grade. I returned to the US for my last 3 years of high school before leaving again for Munich as an exchange student. Growing up in this wide variety of cultures, I learned the benefit of keeping an open mind as there are many paths to achieving the same goals. This proved to be the cornerstone of my medical philosophy as I continue to consider alternative paths to health.

Though I maintain a foundation in conventionally based medicine, I have also extended my education to include membership and leadership positions in the American Holistic Medical Association. During residency, to better my understanding of alternative approaches to medicine, I spent my elective rotations providing care on Native American Indian Reservations.

Upon completion of residency in 1996 I moved to Boulder. After living in four different states and five different countries I had finally found my home. I have raised 2 children in Boulder since moving here. Although they both have traveled for education, I am fortunate that they hope to start their careers here in Boulder, CO.

For the last 24 years I have worked for a few different medical practices in Boulder County. The commonality between these practices was the pressure to provide care for 20-30 patients each day. I have been attracted to alternative ways of providing medical care my entire career.  Alpine Woods Medical affords me that opportunity by allowing a closer, more personal relationship with each patient and their families when appropriate. I am happy to announce that as of January 1st, 2021 I have officially joined Alpine Woods Medical to pursue the delivery of medical care in a way I always knew was possible.