I was born and raised in California and benefited from California's excellent public schools, from kindergarten through medical school.

Patient autonomy is paramount to the oath that we take when we enter the profession of medicine. That is why I am appalled when the federal government gets between my patients and their right to the full range of medical information and complete access to health care.

If done correctly, strengthening our trade relationship with India will create jobs here in America.

We can do better, and we must hold the politicians accountable to do better.

As a doctor, I understand how actions can affect lives.

My job as a physician is to make sure I have provided my patients with the best options to make the decisions that affect their lives.