My Doctor Online The Permanente Medical Group
Are you having back pain with any of the following?
- Severe pain, weakness or tingling in your leg(s).
- Difficulty stopping urination or loss of control of bladder or bowels.
- Unexplained fever, nausea or vomiting.
- A history of cancer or unexplained weight loss.
We understand that you are experiencing one or more of the health issues that might be impacting your back pain.
We recommend that you discuss these health issues with your doctor before proceeding with this program.
Once you are cleared by your doctor to do this program, we hope it helps you find relief from your back pain.
Sheryl Sun, MD
Internal Medicine
An important part of being your physician is understanding who you are. That also means understanding how valuable your time is. My colleagues and I have developed My Doctor Online so you can e-mail me, check your lab results, make an appointment, access our many online programs or get information about a particular health topic – any time it’s convenient for you.
Quick Links
- Medical Health Questionnaire
- Physical Therapy Interactive Tools and Resources
- Patient Handouts
- Video: Sinus Rinse
- Prepare for Your Procedure - Emmi
- Managing Your Back Pain
- Managing Your Headaches
- Stroke Prevention Video
- Cervical Cancer Screening Saves Lives
- La detección del cancer de cuello del útero salva vidas (Spanish)
- Mammograms Save Lives
- Las mamografías salvan vidas (Spanish)
- Screen for Colon Cancer with FIT
- Member Discount Program
- Quit Tobacco Medications
- Young Adult Health
- Smartmoves: Computer & Laptop Setup, Stretching (Ergonomics)
- Anatomical Charts
- Health Links
- Patient Handouts
General References
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Professional
Background
I attended UC Davis, where I graduated Magna Cum Laude with a B.S. degree in Biochemistry. I also received the University Medal from U.C. Davis, the highest honor awarded a graduating senior. In 1985, I received my Medical Degree from UCSF, where I graduated second in my class. While at UCSF, I was elected to the Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honor Society and was a Regent Scholar. I completed my internship and residency in Internal Medicine at UCSF.
I joined Kaiser Permanente in 1988. My medical interests include a wide variety of topics including lipidology, preventive cardiology, and exercise.
Roles and Responsibilities
I have been the Chief of the Internal Medicine Department at Kaiser Permanente in Santa Clara since 1999 and was an Assistant Chief for 6 years prior to that. I am also the Chair of TPMG’s Chiefs of Medicine group. I also co-direct the Cholesterol Clinic at Kaiser Permanente in Santa Clara.
Credentials
| Medical Education | UC San Francisco School of Medicine, San Francisco, CA |
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| Internship | UC San Francisco Medical Center, San Francisco, CA |
| Residency | UC San Francisco Medical Center, San Francisco, CA |
| Board certification | Internal Medicine, American Board of Internal Medicine |
Professional Affiliations
- Member of the American College of Physicians
- Member of the California Medical Association
- Member of the Santa Clara County Medical Society
My Staff
Kimberly is my regular medical assistant. She helps me to manage my patient practice. I think you will find her very friendly, kind, and helpful. When you come for a visit, she will take your vital signs, ask about your smoking and exercise habits, book your mammograms, PAP smears, eye appointments, help you get a flu shot, and give you a FIT kit if needed.
My Colleagues
The other physicians on my module (Department 260) will cover for me when I am gone. Usually it will be Dr. Sam or Dr. Chaudhary who will be covering for me. All of my colleagues are tremendous physicians and several of the physicians on my module care for my own family members.
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