Julie, a California native, is a collaborative and enthusiastic provider with a passion for primary care. She enjoys the process of getting to know patients over time and works with them to make healthy choices that will positively affect their lives and promote overall wellness of body and mind. She strongly believes that physical activity is the simplest and greatest health benefit available, and she follows her own advice by running, practicing yoga, and playing tennis. After spending time in Spain and working during medical school in Costa Rica, she is quite comfortable speaking Spanish with her patients. She attended the Ohio State University College of Medicine and completed her residency at Highland Hospital in Alameda, CA. She is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.