Claudia earned her physician assistant degree from Stanford University Medical School in Palo Alto. She chose the medical profession because of her deep desire to help make a profound difference in people's lives. Claudia's patients say that she is compassionate and caring, and believes strongly in patient education. She encourages her patients to ask detailed questions about their medical conditions. In her spare time, Claudia enjoys spending time with her husband and children. In addition to English, she speaks Spanish.