Biography

To have the ability to provide relief, to ease suffering and to diagnose and treat are just a few of the many reasons I became a physician. Through these efforts, my aspirations to be a positive influence in society and to care for others are realized. It is important to listen to the patient, to appreciate their symptoms and to understand their concerns. It is important to approach treatment options as a team, with the patient an integral member of that team.

It is not only the patient's right to fully understand their condition and treatment options, but their responsibility. With that in mind, I believe it is my responsibility to keep my patients informed throughout both their diagnosis and treatment phases.

Outside of work, I enjoy spending time with my wife and son. I also enjoy traveling and outdoor activities such as running, swimming and scuba diving.

Biographical Details

Medical Group

• Sharp Rees-Stealy

Hospital Affiliations

• Sharp Mary Birch Hospital for Women and Newborns
• Sharp Memorial Hospital

Education

• Medical School: University of California, San Diego
• Internship: Kaiser Permanente Centers
• Residency: Kaiser Permanente Centers

Insurances Accepted

Sharp Rees-Stealy accepts almost all insurance plans. If your plan is not listed below, please call your insurance provider to verify coverage.

• Aetna
  Aetna PPOs, Elect Choice EPO, Health Fund PPO, HMO, Managed Choice POS, National Advantage PPO, Open Choice PPO, QPOS POS, Select Choice HMO, Traditional Choice PPO, US Access POS, Value Network HMO
• Anthem Blue Cross
  Anthem Blue Cross PPOs, California HMO, EPO, Plus POS, Power Select HMO, Prudent Buyer PPO
• Beech Street
  PPO
• Blue Shield
  HMO, POS, PPOs
• Cash/Self pay
  
• Champus Tricare
  For Life
• ChoiceCare/Humana
  PPO
• CIGNA
  Flexcare POS, HMO, Open Access POS, PPOs
• Commercial/Indemnity Insurance
  
• Coventry Healthcare
  PPO
• Health Net
  Elect POS, HMO, PPOs, Select POS, Seniority Plus Retirees HMO
• Interplan
  PPO
• Medicare
  Assignment, Sharp Pioneer ACO, UHC-AARP MedicareCompleteValue, UHC-AARP MediComplete Premier, UHC-AARP MediCompleteEssential, UHC-Secure Horizons Retiree, UHC-Sharp Secure Horizons
• Medicare/Medi-Cal
  
• MultiPlan
  PPO
• Pacific Foundation for Medical Care
  PPO
• Sharp Health Plan
  Choice HMO, Performance HMO, Premier HMO, Value HMO
• United Healthcare
  Signature Freedom, Signature Independence, Signature Options PPO, Signature Value EPO, Signature Value HMO, Signature Value POS, United Healthcare PPOs
• VEBA
  Performance HMO-Network 1 HMO

All physicians who we refer are in good standing with a Sharp hospital or medical group and pay no fees to be included in our service. They are not employees or agents of Sharp HealthCare. Selection is based on your particular needs.

Treatments & Conditions

• Adolescent Gynecology
• Artificial Insemination
• Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy
• Birth Control Shot
• Breast Disease
• Chronic Pelvic Pain
• Colposcopy
• Cone Biopsy
• Cryosurgery
• Endometriosis
• Evaluation of Abnormal Pap
• Fertility - Female
• Genetic Counseling
• High-Risk Pregnancy
• Hysteroscopy
• Hysteroscopy - Operative
• Incontinence
• Intrauterine Device (IUD)
• Laparoscopic Surgery
• Laparoscopy - Diagnostic
• Laser Surgery
• Loop Electrosurgical Excision Procedure (LEEP)
• Menopause
• Menstrual Irregularities
• Osteoporosis
• Postpartum Depression
• Premenstrual Syndrome
• Recurrent Pregnancy Loss
• Robotic Assisted Surgery - OB/GYN
• Sexual Dysfunction
• Sexually Transmitted Diseases
• Tubal Sterilization by Hysteroscopy
• Vaginal Birth after Cesarean (VBAC)

Practice Features

• Lab on Premises
• Second Opinions
• Ultrasound in Office