Stephen Arietta, PharmD, MD

	Joined Jan, 1979 Department: Anesthesiology [Map] Title: Physician Degree: PharmD, MD Interests: Spending summers on my grandmother's farm gave me a love of nature and farming. When time permits, I can be found working on my property adjacent to my grandmother's, planting redwoods, or clearing brush, Languages: English and some Spanish Physician Homepage
Bio Born and raised in San Francisco, I am a Northern California native and third-generation San Franciscan. I attended San Francisco schools K through 12. During the summers when school was out, I spent weeks helping on my grandmother's ranch near Philo, CA which is where my mother was born. When not on the ranch, I would help my father on his route as a teamster delivering items to Bay Area companies. After high school, I attended the University of California at Berkeley and received my undergraduate degree in Biochemistry, followed by post-graduate work at University of California San Francisco receiving a Doctorate degree in Pharmacy. I am a long-time Kaiser Permanente employee starting as an intern Pharmacist at the Clinic Pharmacy on the San Francisco medical center campus in 1979; I worked there as an intern pharmacist until 1981,then as a Pharmacist.I am still a Registered Pharmacist with an active license. Looking for more challenge, I decided to go into medicine, and attended UC Irvine School of Medicine in Irvine, California where I got my MD degree, followed by internship at Kaiser Hospital in San Francisco and residency at the UC Irvine Medical Center in Orange, CA. Although I found Southern California fun, I returned to my roots in Northern California and have been a Santa Rosa physician since 1990.I have found Kaiser to be the Perfect place to practice medicine.It has allowed to let me grow as doctor establish long term relationships with many patients.
My Medical Specialty
More details about my specialty: I have been involved with Anesthesia since 1986. I was drawn to this field of medicine because it was a logical extension of my pharmacological background, which included having a doctorate in Pharmacy from UCSF School of Pharmacy. Through my pharmacological specialty I could draw upon my knowledge of drugs and drug dosing to provide good care for my patients. My specialty interests and affiliations within my field: Regional Anesthesia Current projects or research: I have been Chief of the Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee for 14 years and am consistently working on projects to better provide medications and Pharmacy services to Kaiser Permanente members and all health professionals at the Santa Rosa Medical Center. Great health resources that I refer to: Kaiser Permanente provides a variety of resources for the physician to obtain information through its advanced computer network and information system and links. Information is just a click away!! An interesting story from my training: Well, you won't believe this but it is true......The name of the attending physician from my very first clinical rotation, "exam of the patient," when I was a second year medical student was a pulmonologist from Garden Grove, California, named Dr. Richard Frankenstein! Try having the operator at the medical center page that doctor if you dare...!!
Interests
While doing research on my dad's World War II record, I became interested in World War II, its history, veterans and places. I have become a collector of WWII militaria, especially US aviation photos and medals. My oldest son quickly developed an interest and has become very much involved in the hobby. Together, we attend militaria shows, antique stores and outdoor markets looking for items to add to the collection. If you have any questions on World War II or have any items relating to WWII, don't hesitate to contact me. My dad served with the 206th Coastal Artillery in the Aleutian Islands as an Anti-Aircraft crew member battling the Japanese, followed by an assignment in Europe with the 86th division, 839th AAAW bn, battling the Germans until the end of the war. Currently reading: America's Finest My favorite book or author: The Call of Duty (Bender Publishing) Great movie: Pride and Prejudice	Hobby Photos & Links: End of a long day making firewood great site for information on the B24 bomber the best place to buy Military collectibles
Family & Friends
People in my life: Coming from a working class San Francisco family, I, in essence, had two mothers, my working mother and my baby sitter, in whose care I was placed at age one month. Both were very strong women and were very influential in my development. My baby sitter, who fled the Nazis before WWII, cared for me during the day while my mother worked as a secretary. Days were spent playing, visiting the shops along Noriega Avenue in San Francisco, and hiking to the zoo, park, or local playground. It was through her influence that the importance of education was stressed. She was a truly motivating force in my life. My children and people I care about: I am a family man. My family consists of my wife and four children. I enjoy volunteering at the children's school and attending school events.	Photos of my Family & Friends: The city where I grew up helping out at my child's school
My pets: Having kids means you have pets and I can tell you they have and have had many pets. Currently, my house has cats, fish, and some caterpillars. If you have questions on lizards, turtles, koi, fish, bugs, etc., I have experience...feel free to ask.	Pet Photos: This is one of our many pets
Travel
An adventure I've had: Having kids doesn't allow for much travel, but I do manage to travel to Disneyland, Disney World , and Knott's Berry Farm. I am expert at navigating the parks with four children. Favorite place in the world: DISNEYLAND.....	Travel Photos: Family at Disneyland
Other Links & Photos
Daffodils This is where i spent my summers, Philo ,CA Son's favorite bear