Category: Medical Staff

I attended my medical school in India. I did my internship and 3 years of residency in pediatrics at Creighton University in Nebraska USA. Mini Fellowship in neonatology in Kansas. I’m board certified in pediatrics by the american academy board of pediatrics. I had my own solo private practice for 15 + years in L.A. county.

Undergraduate School: University of California, Los Angeles
Medical School: University of Illinois College of Medicine

Biography

I was born in El Salvador but have lived in the United States since childhood. My involvement in community clinics started during my early undergraduate years. As a Community Medicine Fellow graduate and a National Health Service Corp (NHSC) scholarship recipient I will continue to work in underserved communities and provide high-quality health care to all our patients. I enjoy working with all family members and want to build a connection that promotes continuity of care. I am a proud mother of two and enjoy being involved in their activities. I also enjoy jogging and recently started traveling.

Biography

I was born and raised in Orange County, specifically Tustin/Irvine area. I graduated from the University of California, Irvine in 2010 with a Bachelors of Science in Biology. I then went to medical school at Western University of Health Sciences in Pomona, CA and graduated in 2016. Afterwards, I completed my residency in Family Medicine at PIH Downey in Downey, California. I graduated from from residency in 2019. My residency was at a community hospital where I saw a lot of pathology and worked with a lot of patients in underserved areas of Los Angeles County. I returned home to Orange County after graduation ready to serve the area in which I grew up in. I love the community and the team at Hurtt Family Health Clinic and I am excited to be here.

Practice Philosophy

I believe that patient care should be centered on the patient and what is the most safest and effective treatment for the patient. I also believe that both early prevention and intervention are key to ensuring that patients are the healthiest they can be. I enjoy building quality relationships with my patients – so that I can get to know them on an individual basis to tailor their care to their needs. In addition, communication is very important to me and I am always open to questions.

Biography

I attended Yale School of Nursing where I received a Master’s of Science in Nursing as a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner. Prior to this, I attended UCLA where I received a Bachelor’s of Science Degree in Molecular, Cell and Developmental Biology. I grew up in Orange County and I am excited to be back home serving patients.

Practice Philosophy

I believe in working together with my patients and their families to determine how to best care for their specific child. I aim to give everyone the tools to help their children grow and thrive with as much laughter and as many smiles as possible.