I am board certified in Pediatrics and am a fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics.  I received my medical degree from UCLA and completed my residency in Pediatrics at the Los Angeles County + USC Women's and Children's Hospital.  I am a member of the medical staff of Cedars-Sinai Medical Center.

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My medical philosophy is one of balance and partnership with parents.  It is my goal to provide excellent medical care in a friendly environment.  I follow the well-child care guidelines promoted by the American Academy of Pediatrics and recommend immunizations to protect against preventable infectious diseases.  I support efforts to reduce the use of unnecessary antibiotics.

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I am originally from San Diego and attended Duke University for my undergraduate degree before returning to the West Coast in 1992.  My husband, Alec, is a physicist, and we have four children, Eitan, Tirtza, Aviya, and Keshet.  In my free time I enjoy reading, family outings and watching "The West Wing" reruns.