Gender: Male
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Department, Section/Division:
Family Medicine
Specialty Information
Specialties
Family Medicine, Board Certification
Conditions & Treatments
Primary Care
Clinical Interest for Patients
Whole person care, including wellness, prevention, and working collaboratively with my patients to improve health
Education & Training
Medical Schools:
MD, Oregon Health & Science University School of Medicine
(1985)
Undergraduate Schools:
BA, Willamette University (OR)
(1981)
Residency Program:
Mercy Hospital and Medical Center Program, Chief Resident, Family Medicine (1989)
Fellowships:
Michigan State University Program, Family Medicine
(1994)
Recognition & Awards
Board Chair, American Academy of Family Physicians
(2014)
100 Most Influential People in US Health Care, Modern Health Care
(2014)
Distinguished Alumni Award, Oregon Health Sciences University
(2014)
President, American Academy of Family Physicians
(2013)
First Place Research Presentation Award , AAFP Scientific Assembly
(2006)
Professional Memberships
American Academy of Family Physicians, Member
Colorado Academy of Family Physicians (CAFP), Member
Physicians for a National Health Plan, Member
Teaching
Associate Professor
(2002)
School of Medicine,
Family Medicine
Information for Referring Providers
Clinical Interests for Referring Providers
I am interested in health care advocacy, family medicine, patient centered medical home, tobacco prevention and smoking cessation.