Bio

I attended Stanford University as an undergraduate, then returned to Stanford for my Psychiatry residency and Chief Residency. I then joined the Faculty in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences. I am an adjunct Clinical Associate Professor. I teach and supervise the residents in the program.
I am also on the Faculty of the Stanford Forensic Psychiatry Fellowship Program, where I teach and supervise post-graduate Fellows.
I have served an Examiner for the Medical Board of California and do Forensic Psychiatry/Expert Witness work for attorneys as part of my private practice for the past 15 years.

I have been in private practice for 35 years, including 15 years of virtual care. I am licensed in 10 states and can provide telepsychiatry services in all of those states.

Among my specialties are trauma; abuse; PTSD; women's health care-related issues, including pregnacy and post-partum issues, PMS, menopause and hormonal issues across the life span.

I also enjoy treating student health-related concerns and helping impaired professionals.

I treat all psychiatric problems for men, women, adolescents and couples. This includes anxiety, panic, bipolar disorder, ADHD, relationship issues and more.

Administrative Appointments

  • Medical Director, Women's Program, Oak Creek Hospital (1991 - 1991)
  • Medical Director/Ward Chief, Pal Alto Veteran's Administration Hospital (1990 - 1990)
  • Founder and Director, Infectious Disease/Psychiatry Liaison Clinic, Palo Alto Veterans Administrative Hospital (1989 - 1990)
  • Member, Resident's Committee, California Psychiatric Association (1989 - 1990)
  • Resident Councilor, American Psychiatric Association, Northern California Psychiatric Society (1988 - 1989)
  • Founder, Peer Advisor Program, University of Washington School of Medicine (1986 - 1987)
  • National Executive Student Coordinator, American Medical Women's Association (1982 - 1983)

Honors & Awards

  • Distinguished Life Fellow, American Psychiatric Association (2021-present)
  • Distinguished Fellow, American Psychiatric Association (2006-2020)
  • Fellow, American Psychiatric Association (2003-2006)
  • Distinguished Service Award, 30 years, Stanford University School of Medicine, Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences (2020)
  • Distinguished Service Award, 25 years, Stanford University School of Medicine, Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences (2015)
  • Distinguished Service Award, 20 years, Stanford University School of Medicine, Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences (2010)

Boards, Advisory Committees, Professional Organizations

  • Member, American Psychiatric Association (1986 - Present)
  • Member, Northern California Psychiatric Association (1986 - Present)
  • Member, American Medical Association (1986 - Present)
  • Member, Santa Clara County Medical Society (1986 - 2016)
  • Member, California Psychiatric Association (1986 - 2019)
  • Member, California Medical Association (1986 - 2016)
  • Member, American Medical Women's Association (1981 - 1990)
  • Member, American Telemedicine Association (2018 - 2019)

Professional Education

  • NA, Stanford University, Program in Structured Liberal Education (1975)
  • NA, Stanford University, Program in Human Biology (1977)
  • BA, University of Washington, Zoology, BA with Honors (1981)
  • MD, University of Washington School of Medicine, Medicine (1986)

Community and International Work

  • Mentor, Washington, DC

    Topic

    Mentoring

    Partnering Organization(s)

    American Psychiatric Association

    Populations Served

    Psychiatric trainees

    Location

    US

    Ongoing Project

    Yes

    Opportunities for Student Involvement

    No

  • Physician, Russia

    Topic

    Physician International Group

    Partnering Organization(s)

    People to People Ambassador Program

    Populations Served

    International colleagues

    Location

    International

    Ongoing Project

    No

    Opportunities for Student Involvement

    No

  • Nominee, Many

    Topic

    Community Service

    Partnering Organization(s)

    CIBA Outstanding Service Award

    Populations Served

    Many

    Location

    US

    Ongoing Project

    No

    Opportunities for Student Involvement

    No

  • Psychopharmacology for Non-Medical Therapists, San Francisco

    Topic

    Psychopharmacology

    Partnering Organization(s)

    New College of California

    Populations Served

    Therapists

    Location

    Bay Area

    Ongoing Project

    No

    Opportunities for Student Involvement

    No

  • Psychopharmacology for Non-Medical Therapists, Seattle

    Topic

    Psychopharmacology

    Partnering Organization(s)

    Pacific Center

    Populations Served

    Therapists

    Location

    US

    Ongoing Project

    No

    Opportunities for Student Involvement

    No

Contact

  • Academic
    University - Faculty other teaching Department: Psych/General Psychiatry and Psychology (Adult) Position: Adjunct Clinical Associate Professor

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