Jim joined the Pacific Cancer Medical Center team in 2001. A Certified Physician Assistant and Sub-Investigator, Jim has over 15 years of clinical experience, excelling in many areas including Hematology, Oncology, Pediatrics, Geriatrics, and Blood and Marrow Transplant Services. He has worked extensively with patients receiving chemotherapy.

Jim graduated magna cum laude from Bernard Baruch College of CUNY with a Bachelor of Arts in Biology, and later received a Master of Science in Medical Clinical Sciences from Emory University School of Medicine. He belongs to the American Academy of Physician Assistants (AAPA) and the California Academy of Physician Assistants (CAPA). Jim is a proud father who enjoys traveling, spending time with his family, and caring for his patients. He can also speak Tagalog, a native language of the Philippines.