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I am delighted to finally announce the addition of a critical member of Team TVD, seen front and center in the photo with the sparkling eyes and dark hair. Kimberley Burgan accepted the position of Front Desk Concierge
The Rockets Red Glare Without the Risk!
Happy (almost) 4th of July! Maybe it’s an homage to the “Rockets’ Red Glare”, but Americans love to light up things that go boom in honor of their nation’s birth. However, due to the risk of injuries, the
Prevent Skin Cancer and Photoaging This Summer
Reading a sunscreen label can seem like staring at alphabet soup–SPF, UVA, UVB– but what does it all mean and what actually matters? SPF stands for Sun Protection Factor and is a measure of how long a sunscreen
Get Outside for Better Health!
Summer is officially here! Time to take a vacation, relax, and enjoy some fresh air. Fresh air is one of the foundations of good qi (pronounced “chee”), or energy, in traditional Chinese medicine. Qi is important for health
The Village Doctor is honored to work with real movers and shakers in Silicon Valley, wonderful and inspiring people really working to change the world. It has been my privilege to highlight some of these individuals here in
Another academic year is almost over… how time flies. A big CONGRATULATIONS to our TVD family who have graduated high school or college these past few weeks or who will be graduating in the coming weeks (yes, here’s
Protect Your Eyesight in the Digital Age
Thank you, Dr. Keith Skolnick for sharing your wisdom regarding eye health, and Dr. Jeanne Rosner (of SOUL Food Salon) for the introduction and interview, which you can read below. How often should we see an ophthalmologist? For
12 Tips to Prevent Tick Bites and Lyme Disease This Summer
Summer brings tick season and the threat of Lyme disease. Ticks are found particularly in humid climates in woods, weeds, tall grass and shrubs. They can also be carried into the house by dogs. Surveillance One of THE
3 Simple Steps to Basic Self Care
Our bodies are intelligent mechanisms made up of systems that are in constant communication with one another. When something is out of place or in discordance with the Whole, the body sends signals. Treat these as cues, for
We all know the best referrals come from someone speaking from personal experience. That’s especially true when it comes to our health. For me, there’s nothing better than taking a call from a prospective patient who reached out
Once again, this June brings PanCAN’s annual “Walk to End Pancreatic Cancer”, and once again, I am proud to throw TVD’s support behind Cathy Quon, who has bravely and steadfastly supported PanCAN over these many years. Please help
The Samburu Project Walk for Water
The Samburu Project is again coordinating a Walk for Water, and is supported by many members of our Woodside community including Bob and Martha Falkenberg and Matt and Doretta Bonner. Why help? Enable women in Africa to have
It is that time again, and we hope you join us in celebration of Woodside’s 28th annual May Day Parade and Fun Run (and 15 years of The Village Doctor in Woodside!) Team TVD will again sponsor
Tutto È Possibile (Anything Is Possible)
Every now and then, we have an experience that feels so good we want to share. We had one recently between our medical assistant, Christie and one of our pediatric patients. This young man was understandably apprehensive
The Benefits of Penicillin Allergy Testing
Hello from the 2019 American College of Physicians (ACP) Conference in Philadelphia! One of the many reasons I enjoy being a concierge physician at The Village Doctor is our emphasis on staying current on developments in internal medicine.
I am delighted to finally announce the addition of a critical member of Team TVD, seen front and center in
The Rockets Red Glare Without the Risk!
Happy (almost) 4th of July! Maybe it’s an homage to the “Rockets’ Red Glare”, but Americans love to light up
Prevent Skin Cancer and Photoaging This Summer
Reading a sunscreen label can seem like staring at alphabet soup–SPF, UVA, UVB– but what does it all mean and
Get Outside for Better Health!
Summer is officially here! Time to take a vacation, relax, and enjoy some fresh air. Fresh air is one of
The Village Doctor is honored to work with real movers and shakers in Silicon Valley, wonderful and inspiring people really
Another academic year is almost over… how time flies. A big CONGRATULATIONS to our TVD family who have graduated high
Protect Your Eyesight in the Digital Age
Thank you, Dr. Keith Skolnick for sharing your wisdom regarding eye health, and Dr. Jeanne Rosner (of SOUL Food Salon)
12 Tips to Prevent Tick Bites and Lyme Disease This Summer
Summer brings tick season and the threat of Lyme disease. Ticks are found particularly in humid climates in woods, weeds,
3 Simple Steps to Basic Self Care
Our bodies are intelligent mechanisms made up of systems that are in constant communication with one another. When something is
We all know the best referrals come from someone speaking from personal experience. That’s especially true when it comes to
Once again, this June brings PanCAN’s annual “Walk to End Pancreatic Cancer”, and once again, I am proud to throw
The Samburu Project Walk for Water
The Samburu Project is again coordinating a Walk for Water, and is supported by many members of our Woodside community
It is that time again, and we hope you join us in celebration of Woodside’s 28th annual May Day
Tutto È Possibile (Anything Is Possible)
Every now and then, we have an experience that feels so good we want to share. We had one
The Benefits of Penicillin Allergy Testing
Hello from the 2019 American College of Physicians (ACP) Conference in Philadelphia! One of the many reasons I enjoy being
