Psychiatry Fontana - Faculty

Medical School

MBBS- Grant Medical College, Mumbai, India

Residency Training

(PGY I)-University of Health Sciences/The Chicago Medical School, (PGY II - IV)-Loma Linda University

Clinical Interests

Adult Inpatient Psychiatry; Wellness; Forensic Psychiatry; Addiction Psychiatry; Consultation-Liaison Psychiatry

Board Certifications:

Adult Psychiatry; Subspecialty certification- Addiction Psychiatry, Forensic Psychiatry, and Consultation-Liaison Psychiatry

Why Kaiser?

I moonlighted as a Resident at Kaiser, and fell in love with its Model, Mission,Vision , and Values ( 97cents/$ invested in patient care)- to provide Service, Quality, Access, and Affordable health Care in an integrated medical model to patients in the communities we serve-including MediCal ( ~ to MediCaid in other states); Medicare; employer based insured members and their families; and self-pay patients. I was able to obtain and maintain certification in Adult Psychiatry, as well as sub-specialty certification in Addiction Psychiatry, Forensic Psychiatry, as well as Consultation-Liaison Psychiatry because of ongoing clinical exposure to patients with complicated psychiatric histories (covering the breadth of DSM-V), dual diagnosis patients, as well as medically complicated patients , because we practice at a tertiary referral site. This organization also nurtured my interest in Leadership, including Chief of Service, Assistant Area Medical Director , Budget Advisory Committee Chair, and Innovation subcommittee Chair, and now Program Director! Being a physician led organization allowed me the opportunity to advocate for my underserved patients by volunteering to open the 1st Psychiatry Residency Program in KP- to join the 33 other GME programs that KP offers. KP’s robust Research and Evaluation Department has allowed me to nurture my interest in Physician Wellness Research. I could not imagine being in the field I love for 37 years, seeing patients I truly care about, in an organization whose patient centered values help me “THRIVE” daily for the last 28 years - anywhere else!

I am married for 30 years; my husband is an Engineer/Businessman/CAM practitioner. I have 1 son who is a PGY-IV Resident in Psychiatry. We love outdoor activities (hiking, camping), travelling (nationally and internationally), and socializing with family and friends!

Medical School

Loma Linda University

Residency Training

Kaiser Fontana

Clinical Interests

Eating Disorders, Transplant, Women's Health

Board Certifications:

Adult Psychiatry

Medical School

De La Salle University College of Medicine, Philippines

Residency Training

Loma Linda University, CA

Fellowship Training

University of Arizona, Center for Integrative Medicine

Clinical Interests

Inpatient Psychiatry, Schizophrenia, Bipolar Disorder, Substance Use Disorders, Borderline Personality Disorders, Psychotherapy, Psychopharmacology

Board Certifications:

American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology; Board Eligibility: American Board of Integrative Medicine

I was an ABA therapist and have extensive experience as a CNS research coordinator. I love to travel and experience different cultures and cuisines.
Strong interests include self development, leadership and wellness.

Medical School

University of California, Irvine, School of Medicine

Residency Training

University of California, Irvine

Clinical Interests

Reproductive psychiatry, ethics, schizophrenia, bipolar disorder

Board Certifications:

American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology

Why Kaiser?

I stand behind the mission of Kaiser Permanente and am humbled by the experiences I have had over the years to grow and be on the cutting edge of major transformations in healthcare delivery. I am grateful for the opportunity to provide care to one of the most vulnerable populations in our country, those suffering from severe mental illness. In addition, the Inland Empire has a very diverse patient population and allows me to continue my passion for helping those that are disadvantaged.

I have been with Kaiser Permanente since 2012 and have worked in both inpatient and outpatient clinical settings. I am the Associate Residency Training Director and the Assistant Chief of Psychiatry for San Bernardino County. In addition, I am part of the regional leadership focused on quality for inpatient behavioral health services. I am passionate about teaching and committed to building upon a culture of diversity. In my free time I enjoy spending time with family, gardening, reading and trying new cuisines.

Medical School

University of California, San Diego, School of Medicine

Residency Training

Psychiatry Residency-University of Southern California

Fellowship Training

Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Fellowship-University of Southern California

Clinical Interests

Outpatient psychiatry; treatment of ADHD, disruptive behavior disorders, anxiety and depression in children and teens; effective interviewing and therapeutic alliance with patient and caregiver; improving treatment adherence and treatment efficiency Board Certifications: Psychiatry and Child and Adolescent Psychiatry

Board Certifications:

Psychiatry and Child and Adolescent Psychiatry

Why Kaiser?

I’ve been working at KP since 2011, though I’ve been a member since I was 4 as I grew up in Southern California. I believe that our ability to practice high quality medicine independently along with connection to primary care and specialists in our integrated system offers our patients the best treatment outcomes. In addition, our unique residency and fellowship programs allow us variety in our work week including time for teaching, mentorship, research and administrative duties that I am invigorated by.

I am married and have 2 children that I had during residency and fellowship. When not busy with kids’ sport practices and games or going to the gym, I like fantasy and horror shows on Netflix and play video games on my phone.

Medical School

B.J. Medical college, India

Residency Training

Richmond University Medical Program

Fellowship Training

Geriatric Psychiatry, Northshore LIJ, NY

Clinical Interests

Geriatric Psychiatry, Adult ADHD, Subsance Use Disorder

Board Certifications:

Adult & Geriatric psychiatry

Why Kaiser?

I chose Kaiser as I was looking for an organization where I can practice evidence based medicine and provide me an opportunity to work in academic setting. In addition, one can have a nice work-life balance.

I have been in practice for more than 10 years and with KP for last 5. I had worked in various settings like inpatient, dual diagnosis clinic, private practice, and community psychiatry. Now, majority of the time I work in Outpatient setting. Other time, I supervise residents one-half day each week. I started doing TMS half day of a week.