I was born in Columbus, Ohio, but I moved with my family to Colorado in second grade and then to Thousand Oaks, California in sixth grade. I loved Southern California, especially after I could drive to Zuma beach for body surfing. I was an average High School student. I attended UC Irvine as an Undergraduate. Science classes were easy, but I struggled with English.
I attended UC Irvine Medical school, finishing in 1979, and I completed my Internal Medicine training at Orange County Medical Center. My main interests during my medical training were Endocrinology and Rheumatology, but I decided not to specialize, so I would continue to see each patient without a biased perspective.
I moved my family to Redding in 1982 to escape the smog and congestion of the city. I practiced general Internal Medicine for seven years with an office on Court Street.
My wife, Nancy Sutton, and I operated a Diabetes Education Center in Redding for 13 years. This satisfied my interest in specialty care and the education side of a medical practice. The Diabetes Education Center closed in 1999.
As my children began their teenage years, I transitioned to Hilltop Medical Clinic, in order to have a more flexible schedule. I believe I will finish my medical career at Hilltop Medical Clinic.
Education
University of California at Irvine, BS in Biological Sciences, 1975.
UC Irvine Medical School, 1979.
Orange County Medical Center, Internal Medicine Residency 1982.
Certificates, Licenses and Awards:
California Physician and Surgeons License
Board Certified in Internal Medicine 1982, 1992
Associate, American College of Physicians
Diplomat, American Society of Internal Medicine.
Hobbies
Karate
I received a Black Belt in American Kenpo Karate
Yoga
I practice and teach yoga at Nancy Sutton's House of Yoga.
Tinman Triathlon
Mark Pierce, MD