Bio
I went to medical school knowing I wanted to pursue primary care and have been doing so for 28 years. Being a doctor is so much more than prescribing medicine, it is getting to really know you, taking time to listen and understand your life situation, your aspirations and even fears. There are many determinants of someone?s health: your past experiences, your current circumstance, and your goals for the future all need to be taken into account. I consider it a privilege to know my patients over many years and to be able to help you achieve fulfillment in life despite ailments, acute or chronic.
If you would like to know my past, present, and future goals, I?ll tell you briefly that I was born and raised in Belgium, came to the US at age 19 to study at UCLA and UCSF Medicine, and met an earthquake researcher who has been my husband for 33 years. We have two children, both in college. I love to travel, hike, garden, take photographs but above all, spend time with my family. I hope to keep practicing medicine for many more years and thus continue to meet people from all around the country and world who teach me so many valuable life lessons. I feel fortunate to be part of the Stanford community.
Clinical Focus
- Internal Medicine
Administrative Appointments
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Clinical Lead, Santa Clara County Opioid Overdose Prevention Project (2015 - Present)
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Leading member Opioid Safety Task Force, STANFORD SCHOOL OF MEDICINE (2018 - Present)
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Director Tully Primary Care clinic, Santa Clara County Health and Hospital System (2012 - 2014)
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Director Tully clinic express Care Clinic, Santa Clara County Health and Hospital System (2011 - 2014)
Honors & Awards
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Award for Advocacy and Community involvement, Society Of General Internal Medicine, California and Hawaii region (4/2019)
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Leadership Award, Santa Clara County Behavioral Health Departement (10/2019)
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Teacher of the year, Santa Clara Valley Health and Hospital System Residency Program (1994)
Boards, Advisory Committees, Professional Organizations
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Fellow, American College of Physicians (2019 - Present)
Professional Education
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Medical Education: University of California at San Francisco School of Medicine (1991) CA
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Chief Residency, Santa Clara Valley Medical Center (1995)
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Residency: Santa Clara Valley Medical center (1995)
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Board Certification: American Board of Internal Medicine, Internal Medicine (1994)
Community and International Work
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Regional Opioid Safety Coalition for Santa Clara County
Partnering Organization(s)
California Health Care Foundation and Santa Clara County Department of Alcohol and Drug Services
Location
Bay Area
Ongoing Project
Yes
Opportunities for Student Involvement
Yes