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Many people use living trusts as the cornerstone of their estate plan. It is common knowledge that Trusts (if properly established and funded) help families avoid the expense and delay of probate court when settling the affairs of a deceased family member. Similar problems exist during lifetime for people who become incapacitated. When a person is living, but incapacitated, families often have to go to court to establish a conservatorship so they can handle financial and health care decisions. Like a probate, conservatorships can be expensive and time consuming cases, involving complicated procedural requirements that are aggravating and costly for families. Conservatorships are used to appoint an agent (the Conservator) to handle the financial and medical care decisions for the incapacitated person. Like probates, conservatorships can be expensive and they present many challenges. There are two estate planning documents designed to avoid conservatorships. These are Durable Powers of Attorney for financial matters (Financial Powers) and Advance Health Care Directives for health care matters (Health Directives). California law allows individuals using these documents to appoint an agent to handle their affairs if the need arises without having to go to court. Agents acting for an incapacitated person under a Financial Power can sign contracts (to rent or sell property), sign medical and health care contracts, handle tax returns, hire household employees, pay bills using the incapacitated person’s bank accounts, make contributions to or withdrawals from IRAs and 401k plans, and generally take care of all financial matters in the same way the incapacitated person would do for him or herself if they were still able to act. Advance Health Care Directives are legal documents used to appoint an agent to handle health care matters for those unable to act on their own. In some states these documents are called “Living Wills” because they deal with lifetime care issues. Most people think of Health Directives when it comes to life ending medical decisions because such Directives provide an agent with the power to withdraw medical treatment (“pull the plug”) in certain circumstances. But health care agents can also decide on medical treatments, living facilities (assisted living or skilled nursing), and handle other important health related matters.

Durable Powers and Health Care Directives can be as important as Living Trusts to preserving your estate.

When setting up Health Directives and Financial Powers you should give your designated agent guidance about your personal values for these decisions. Would you want to stay in your home as long as possible? Would you want to end treatment if you are in a permanent coma? These documents authorize your agent to implement these decisions for you.

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If a person wants his agent to “pull the plug” in the event of an irreversible coma or other terminal conditions, then the agent can do so in California, but only if the document provides clearly written authority using a properly witnessed or notarized document. Without the correct documentation, Hospitals will generally not allow an agent to withdraw medical treatments such as artificial hydration, respiration, or nutrition. Such powers can help avoid extraordinary costs of care during a person’s final days. Without Health Directives and Financial Powers, your family may have to go to court to get a conservator appointed to handle health and financial matters. Even worse, in California there isn’t any authority to withdraw life support in the absence of a written instruction in the appropriate document. Because conservatorships can last for years and be extremely expensive, the use of documents such as Durable Powers and Health Care Directives are often as important as Living Trusts to preserving your estate.

When setting up Health Directives and Financial Powers you should give your designated agent guidance about your personal values for these decisions.

My recommendation to clients is to take great care to discuss and think through the issues before signing these documents. Don’t do it yourself, see a professional. If you take the time to do it right, it will save money for you and your family in the future.

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Surgery in the 21st Century

Now, this is more like it. With childhood visions of flying cars and dinners in pill form dashed, the 21st century has still been able to give us this: robotic surgery. To clarify, C3PO isn’t scrubbing up and taking out your spleen. Rather, it involves a human surgeon directing the movements of robotic arms. It is the latest surgical technology out there, and Lodi Health is the first medical facility in the San Joaquin area to have it. It is known as a daVinci system, and is currently being used by Lodi Health physicians to make certain complex surgical procedures as minimally invasive as possible. It can be used for a variety of delicate operations, including prostatectomy, hysterectomy, myomectomy, coronary artery bypass, mitral valve repair, colorectal surgery

The main benefits of the daVinci system include: • Enhanced 3D, high-definition vision of the operative field with up to 10x magnification • Optional dual console that allows a second surgeon to provide assistance • Superior visual clarity of tissue and anatomy • Surgical dexterity and precision far greater than even the human hand • An updated and simplified user interface to enhance operating-room efficiency • New ergonomic settings for greater surgeon comfort

In other words, by combining the surgeon’s skill and know-how together with robotic technology, this system brings new meaning to the term “surgical precision.” How does it work exactly? Basically, via a series of computerized controls, cameras, screens and a customizable arrangement of robotic arms--each equipped with specialized surgical tools--a surgeon actually performs surgery several feet away from the patient. To date, the outcomes from robotic surgeries have been altogether successful. The surgery itself is made faster and more efficient, while patient recovery times are shorter and less painful. Now, back to those flying cars...

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Patients like their prostate cancer removed Lodi Health likes robotic-assisted surgery. With the da Vinci robot, our surgery team delivers precise, minimally invasive prostate cancer removal* 1  Effective cancer control 2  Minimal potential side effects  Less pain, shorter hospital stay * 1,2,3 Referenced studies available at www.daVinciProstatectomy.com/clinicalevidence/. While clinical outcomes support the use of the da Vinci System as an effective tool for minimally invasive surgery, individual outcomes may vary.

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Safe Sex, Safe Cervix By Nissa Hallquist

In the U.S., an estimated 12,000 women contract cervical cancer every year. No woman is immune, but there are certain steps she can take to prevent it.

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According to Dr. Param Gill of P. Gill Obstetrics and Gynecology, the majority of the risk factors for cervical cancer can be summed up in one word: sex. The main cause of cervical cancer is Human papillomavirus (HPV), a sexually transmitted virus that, depending on the actual type, has also been shown to cause genital warts. Other risk factors include a history of early intercourse, multiple partners, other STDs like Chlamydia and male partners who themselves have had multiple partners. Non-sexually based factors include smoking and a history of immunosuppression. HPV types 16 and 18 are the ones that can cause cervical cancer. Therefore, one of the best ways to prevent cervical cancer is to get HPV completely out of your system. Most younger women who contract HPV are able to naturally clear it in two years. However, the ideal situation is not getting it in your system at all. HPV vaccines have been recently licensed by the FDA as safe and effective for females age 9 through 26. They are given as a series of three doses and,

while considered most effective before any possible exposure to HPV, can be administered at any time in that age range. Alternately, the best course of action is safe sex, preventing the contraction of an STD with proper condom use. Whatever the cause, the really good news is that, of all the reproductive cancers, cervical cancer is the easiest to prevent through proper screening. That means, yes, the dreaded Pap smear. In order to catch and treat the condition while still in its pre-cancerous state, Dr. Gill recommends starting screening at age 21 and continuing every three years (as long as the results stay normal) until age 65. Sure, Pap smears may be uncomfortable. But before you “forget” to have one, consider the alternative.

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One day, you’re going to have to admit it. You can’t see what that street sign up ahead says, the print in that book isn’t so easy to read anymore. It may even be hard for you to read this article. You’re going to have to admit that your eyes are aging...and not aging well. Generalized blurriness is the most common symptom associated with macular degeneration. There are different forms of the condition, but the great majority of cases are due to age-related macular degeneration (AMD). “Age-related macular degeneration is the leading cause of vision loss in adults 65 and older,” confirms Jerome Burke, O.D. of Burke Optometry. “And it currently affects more than two million Americans over the age of 50.”

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There are actually two forms of AMD:

Dry AMD (early or non-neovascular) and wet AMD (advanced or neovascular). Dry AMD is typically slow-developing, which is what may make it hard to notice at first. This is due to macular drusen (yellowish deposits of metabolic waste from photoreceptors) building up gradually behind the macula, instead of getting flushed away like normal. It is characterized by difficulty seeing fine print and adjusting to different light levels. Dry AMD (early or non-neovascular)

(if you’re curious to try this, you can go to AMD.org for a full-sized copy of the Amsler grid that you can print up and use at home). Another thing you can consider is a diet supplement specifically formulated to help with vision, one with large doses of zinc and antioxidants like A, C and E. Funded by the National Institutes of Health and the National Eye Institute, the Age-Related Eye Disease Study (AREDS) was a major clinical study designed to learn more about risk factors. AREDS concluded in 2001, after following about 3,600 patients for 12 years. It clinically proved that use of a supplement with high levels of the aforementioned minerals did in fact reduce the chances of dry AMD turning into wet AMD by 25% (this blend is commonly referred to as the AREDS formulation). A second study, AREDS2, was launched in 2006 to further study the effects of antioxidants as well as fish oil on the progression of AMD. Results are expected to be released sometime in 2013. If you do happen to develop wet AMD, there’s no need to panic. You won’t inevitably go blind. Researchers have determined that the chemical responsible for the formation of the blood vessels is vascular endothelial growth factor

Wet AMD (advanced or neovascular) Wet AMD is quite different. It’s fast-acting and can cause serious and permanent loss of vision. The name comes from when abnormal blood vessels grow beneath the macula and then start to leak or bleed. It only takes weeks or months for distorted vision and blind spots to become noticeable. There’s no complete cure for AMD but, according to Dr. Burke, it can at least be slowed down. Wet AMD always progresses from dry. To limit this progression, the best things you can do are stop smoking, control high blood pressure, use magnifying aids (such as glasses) and proper lighting to reduce eye strain, monitor your vision at home with an Amsler grid and, if you’re at risk for AMD, have your eyesight frequently monitored by an eye doctor.

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(VEGF). With that discovery, they have been able to develop drugs to counter the effects. They are usually given intravenously (Avastin) or injected directly into the eye (Lucentis) to limit blood vessel development at the source, near the macula. Right now, the main benefits from these medications seem to be stopping wet AMD from damaging eyesight any further. However, some patients that receive this treatment have actually found their eyesight to be improved. So while there’s still no cure for AMD—at least not yet—you can still rest assured knowing that your vision need not go gentle into that good night.

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MEDICAL GUIDE | Straight Smiles 101

Straight

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Are you one of the thousands of adults who dream about having straight teeth, but don’t do anything about it? Many have worn, chipped or crowded teeth and often suffer from bite problems as a consequence. Fortunately for adults, getting teeth straightened is not just for kids anymore. “There are some really exciting techniques we use today that help patients get the straight smile they want,” says Reconstruction and Cosmetic Dentist Todd Franklin, D.D.S. “I find that many of our adult patients are far more interested once

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The Consequences of a Bad Bite It’s not just cosmetic. Teeth that aren’t in alignment can actually cause further reaching health problems. • Tooth decay and gum disease. Misaligned teeth can be harder to clean, potentially resulting in cavities or gingivitis. • TMJD. Malocclusions can put strain on the muscles in the face, jaw and neck. This can result in temporomandibular joint disorder (TMJD), with symptoms that include headaches, pain in the face and neck, and clicking sounds when the jaw moves. • Respiratory issues. Problems like snoring and sleep apnea have been found to be the result of improper jaw alignment. • Speech disorders. The alignment of teeth with the tongue is important for proper pronunciation. • Digestive issues. If you can’t chew properly, then food won’t be processed the way it should be before reaching the digestive tract.

they learn that they do not have to go through the traditional techniques.” He says the most important part of treatment is to properly identify the problem and determine how it happened. There is always a cause and effect relationship. Was the patient born with the condition? Have they received treatment that resulted in a problem? Has it been a slow progression over the years? “Patients all have one common desire: to have as little dentistry done while achieving a beautiful smile. They all have time concerns, budgets to work with, and question how they will look while trying to maintain what God gave them,” says Dr. Franklin. For kids, the primary concern is compliance (not interrupting the treatment). That’s why young adolescents and teenagers are best served by the traditional orthodontic approach, braces. Their misalignment and bite problems can be easily corrected with the traditional approach, and then they are finished. Since they have not had the time to wear down their teeth, usually no additional

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treatment is necessary. Adults, on the other hand, have had years to wear down their teeth due to bad bites. Once their teeth are straighter, many still need to have cosmetic work to improve the worn problem areas. The advantage of straightening the teeth first is that any corrective cosmetic procedure needed to be done afterward can be dramatically more conservative. Treatment for adults usually falls into three different options. They can have traditional braces, tray aligners or a new technique called Cfast. Traditional braces give more defined control but can be expensive, have limited aesthetic options and may require more time in treatment. This is the proper course of treatment for a more advanced set of crowding and bite-related issues. Tray aligners, such as Invisalign, provide many options for tooth movement. They may or may not be as expensive as a traditional approach, but patients like the fact they can take them out if needed. While convenient in this aspect, their removability can lead to compliance problems with

this type of treatment. A technique called Cfast is a new approach that can finish a case in less than six months. Using clear brackets along with a white titanium wire will move teeth in the aesthetic area while maintaining the patient’s bite. The cost is usually less than other methods, it’s nearly invisible, and it’s usually a case for minimal tooth movement without compliance issues. With all the options available today, a full comprehensive evaluation remains the best way to determine the right approach to getting that beautiful smile. This is especially true in instances where a bite is so severely misaligned that standard orthodontics might not be sufficient. Or maybe a patient just doesn’t want to wait several months for a new smile to emerge. “We live in a very fast-paced society, and many times patients want that immediate new smile,” says Dr. Franklin. “In these instances, we discuss the option of veneers or hybrid porcelain restorations to correct smile and bite-related issues.”

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MEDICAL GUIDE | San Joaquin 911

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When you’re the victim of a medical emergency, there is nothing scarier. You’re in pain, afraid and lonelier than you’ve ever felt before in your whole life. You need help. So you call 911.And with that call begins a beautifully choreographed chain of events designed to get you away from that place of fear and to the help you need.

So, let’s say you feel chest pains. You make the call, and then... You are immediately connected to your local Public Safety Answering Point (PSAP). Depending on where you are, your PSAP is one of three law enforcement agencies: city police, the sheriff for rural situations, or the highway patrol. If you’re on a cell phone, your location is determined by GPS. The screener asks you a few questions to determine your exact address and situation (location is always first, since being able to find you is the most important thing). You tell the screener your address and that you’re having chest pains. With that, the call is rerouted to medical dispatch, which will send the appropriate emergency personnel to your location.

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911 In most cases, ground ambulance services are more than sufficient for the assessment, treatment and transport of a patient to a hospital. Teams of Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs) and paramedics can provide a broad range of care. Both are trained to provide basic life support (BLS), which includes CPR, the use of an automated external defibrillator (AED), maintaining an open airway and providing artificial respiration. A paramedic is also trained in more advanced directives. Their advanced life support (ALS) protocols include intubation, the administration of medications, inserting IVs, and so forth. But if the situation is particularly dire, and your location is far from a hospital, ground services might not be fast enough. After all, the goal is to stabilize you and keep any time out of hospital to a minimum. In such cases, an air ambulance might be called in for speedy transport. As their services are reserved for the most critical situations (as well as for interfacility transports of critical patients and pediatric cases), air ambulances are equipped with the most advanced life-saving equipment. And their crews always include at least one flight nurse, a fully-trained RN who works under a supervisory doctor’s medical license.

So, back to you and your heart attack. You’re in town, only a couple of miles from the nearest hospital. The emergency crew arrives and determines that you are indeed having a heart attack and need to be transported to the nearest cardiac care center as soon as possible. At this point, you’re having trouble breathing, so they give you oxygen and strap on a 12-lead EKG that electronically transmits your heart rate and pattern to the receiving emergency room doctor. The crew loads you into the ambulance, the siren begins to wail and you’re off. During the ride to the hospital, the www.sanjoaquinmagazine.com

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What kind of training does it entail? You need to have at least three years ICU experience before you can apply to air transport. I worked in an ICU full-time, was part of an ambulance crew part-time (for UCD and Stanford) and was a volunteer firefighter before I got accepted at REACH.

What kind of calls do you most often get? Interfacility and pediatric transport and “at scene” (911) calls for medical emergencies and trauma, usually for auto accident injuries and recreational injuries from things like hiking or offroading accidents.

What’s your favorite part of the job? The autonomy of it. Rather than focus on a single specialty, you get to see a lot of different things and use a variety of clinical approaches. Second favorite? The flying!

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MEDICAL GUIDE | San Joaquin 911

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Emergency Department Doctor, Co-Director of Stroke Intervention team, Chief of Staff (elect); St. Joseph’s Medical Center How did you make the decision to get into emergency medicine? I’d originally graduated as an RN in 1981. I worked for many years as an emergency room nurse before deciding to get my medical degree. And I ended up in emergency medicine because there was nowhere else I wanted to be. What’s your favorite part of the job? There’s a few things. There’s the variety of the cases, the adrenaline, the thinking on your feet. And you always get to treat; you don’t worry about getting billing information first.

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How many visitors does the St. Joseph’s Emergency Department get? About 48,000 to 50,000 each year. And now you’re starting to get more into the administrative side of things. What drove that decision? I want to see the other side of things and be a part of how the hospital is run. As Chief of Staff, I’ll get to help create policy and quality measures.

crew continues to monitor your vital signs and overall condition. At the emergency room, the crew stays with you until you are formally admitted. That is how smooth the system can be, and just the kind of scenario for which it was designed. However, sometimes complications like a fire or a violent crime can slow down the process--the scene needs to be safe and secure before medical personnel can approach--but directives are in place to minimize the delay in care. Fire department and law enforcement personnel are all BLS-certified. Unfortunately, there are the occasional abuses of the system, often due to a caller’s misunderstanding of how to use it and why. This is usually a result of the subjectivity of an “emergency.” The system defines an emergency as potential loss of life or limb. However, not everyone defines it that way and will call 911 for whatever they deem an emergency: a twisted ankle, a finger whacked by a hammer, etc. Then there’s the insistence for ambulance transport. The dispatch of an emergency crew does not always mean that an ambulance ride to the hospital is needed. Unless the condition is life-threatening, insisting upon ambulance transport simply ties up a crew and keeps them from being available for other calls. Some people are under the misconception that just because they arrive in an ambulance means that they’ll be seen first once they get to the hospital. But that’s not always the case. The emergency department triage nurse will determine speed of admission based on the condition, not on the mode of transport. So, if someone else is in need of more immediate care, you will have to wait and, due to patient abandonment laws, the crew that brought you will have to wait as well. Urgent Care centers were developed specifically for care that is needed quickly, but is not necessarily life-threatening. This is where you can go for that twisted ankle, that rash, that lingering fever. At urgent care facilities, while you may have to drive yourself, you’re likely to be seen by a doctor more quickly than an emergency room. That being said, many of the people in the emergency services industry thrive on any and all emergency situation. Each call requires a different set of skills, a new problem to solve. And it’s more than just technical skills, more than just giving CPR or setting a splint. Emergency personnel know that, many times, the most important part of their job is simply to be there, to provide comfort as well as care.

My knowledge of the emergency services system in the San Joaquin area came chiefly from my discussions with those that work in it. They are great people who love their work, and I would like you to meet them.

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Dennis Bitters | Ripon District Fire Chief and Certified EMT What first made you decide to become a firefighter and certified EMT? I started out as a volunteer firefighter in 1982, which required training in basic first aid. However, there were a lot of accidents around where I was stationed, so it just made sense to take the next step and learn more advanced care.

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What do you feel is essential for someone to enjoy & be successful in that line of work? You have to like people. So much of the job is psychological, establishing trust and providing reassurance.You have to be able to talk to people, to bring order to chaos.You also have to be confident.You donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t wish for bad, but if something does happen you want it to be on your shift.

Do you get to go on many emergency runs anymore? Not many since I became Fire Chief (in 2003). But Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m always on call if everyone else on a shift is already out. How many calls did your department go on last year? 1789. 1102 were medical, and 270 were traffic accidents with medical care needed.

What would you say to someone who has questions about the system? Please come in and ask us. And if you want to see how things work firsthand, we encourage you to come and ride with us.

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MEDICAL GUIDE | Combating Back Pain

Combating Back Pain By Nissa Hallquist

Not that long ago, I had my

to beat it.

back go out. I was kneeling on

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the floor, stood up and felt a tearing sensation in my lower back that blossomed into a two-day spasm. The pain was

neck. Pain in the lower back is usually caused by improper lifting techniques, poor posture or a generally weak back muscle.

pinpoint the cause.

While posture certainly pays a part

Dr. Timothy Coykendall and Dr.

is more likely to be stress. We carry

Joseph Russell have both been practicing chiropractic medicine for many years. Three years ago, they became partners at Valley Chiropractic

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annoyed because I couldn’t

as many people as possible. They

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Back pain can generally be broken

in upper back pain as well, the cause our stress in our neck and shoulders. According to Dr. Russell, trauma is another major cause, although pain might not crop up right away. For someone who plays contact sports or was in a car accident, it could take weeks, months or even years for pain to present itself.

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How to Stop Back Pain At its best, chronic back pain is a frustrating nuisance. At its worst, it’s debilitating. Too often, people ignore it until it’s started to really take a toll on their daily lives. As Dr. Coykendall puts it, “People take better care of their cars than they do themselves.” According to the doctors, the mindset one should take to stop back pain can be summed up in one word: balance. For every bad thing you do to your body during the day--hunching over your computer, drinking a soda--you should counter it with something beneficial:

• Get up from your desk and take a walk • Counter the dehydrating effects of soda or coffee with a glass of water. • Take a good multi-vitamin, preferably one with omega-3s that will minimize inflammation. • If you have to stay at your desk, sit up straight. Keep your shoulders down and your neck in-line with the rest of your body. • If lifting something heavy, maintain the same in-line posture and use your legs. • Exercise. Spend just a few minutes a day stretching to build up strength and flexibility in the back. That being said, you may still overdo it every once in a while. For at-home relief of the occasional aching back, heat is your best friend. It loosens up muscle tissue and relaxes it. Spend twenty minutes with a heating pad or--better yet--the moist, penetrating heat of a bath, and you’ll feel tense muscles start to uncoil (and it’s a great way to

Back Stretches Recommended by Santos Lara, CSCS

• Try to touch your toes (standing or sitting). • Stand up straight and rotate upper body from side to side. • Grab door handle or other waist-level bar and lean back. • Grab ankle and pull your leg up behind you until it’s touching the glutes. Lift opposite arm for balance.

• Any yoga positions (like Downward Facing Dog, or the plank position).

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an assessment can pinpoint if your body is out of

Valley Chiropractic takes things further with a

No back pain is normal. But you should be able

alignment and any habitual movements that have

comprehensive physiotherapy program, which

to tell the difference between the occasional

resulted in improper muscle isolation. From there,

offers a variety of advanced therapies to reduce

overexertion and some larger problem. If you find

a game plan will include strengthening any weak

pain and improve strength, such as electrical

you can’t move easily or the pain is frequent and/or

areas to better support the back (often, the glutes),

muscle stimulation, mechanical traction and laser

persistent no matter how long you lay on the heating

and improving posture and overall flexibility.

light therapy.

pad or how many ibuprofen you take, you’ll want to

Chiropractic medicine relieves back pain on

On the occasions when the pain is so severe

see a professional about possible remedies.

a variety of levels. Its goal is to improve overall

or when relief is not coming through less invasive

One option is to go to a fitness professional for

wellness through spinal correction (also known as

means, surgery or some other specialty treatment

an assessment. According to Santos Lara, CSCS,

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could be warranted. Before it comes to that

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MEDICAL GUIDE | Goodbye Gluten

Goodbye, Gluten By Nissa Halquist

Gluten sensitivity. Up until a few years ago, you hardly ever heard about it. But it has swiftly turned into something of an epidemic. More and more people are giving up bread, pasta and cereal in the name of gluten sensitivity. Why does it seem like it came out of nowhere? According to Sarah Kay Hoffman, a Holistic Health Coach specializing in IBS (Irritable Bowel Syndrome) and IBD (Inflammatory

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Bowel Disease) in women, the reason is twofold. First, the condition has been simply misunderstood and misdiagnosed up until recently. Second, there’s the problem with our food itself. “Our food is not the same as it was hundreds of years ago,” Hoffman says. “We have manipulated everything that goes into our food supply. Over time, this has caused the body to have to work really hard to process and digest the incoming food. The food we consume today is much more irritating to the gut and is wreaking havoc on our digestive system.”

For those with the condition, it’s hard to dismiss the physical symptoms that crop up with gluten intolerance, or the relief that occurs when the foods that contain gluten-usually wheat, rye, barley or oats--are no longer consumed. We’ve all felt a little bloated and tired after eating a big plate (or more) of pasta. But for someone with sensitivity to gluten, the reaction is more severe, with much less indulging. According to Hoffman, not everyone displays the same symptoms across the board. But they are most likely to include one or more of the following: bloat, www.sanjoaquinmagazine.com

excessive gas, fatigue, eczema, brain fog, foul stool, diarrhea, failure to thrive (in children), constipation, joint pain, infertility or asthma. It is this wide range of symptoms that leaves many people unaware of their condition and, even when it is suspected, often leads to misdiagnoses. According to a 2012 study conducted by the American Journal of Gastroenterology, about 1.8 million Americans have celiac disease. However, of these 1.8 million, 1.4 million of them are unaware of it. Meanwhile, 80% of the 1.6 million people who choose to have gluten-free diets do so with no diagnosis of celiac disease at all. There are different levels of gluten sensitivity. When the symptoms first start, it could be categorized as simple gluten intolerance. Even if not super-severe, recognizing the symptoms and changing your diet accordingly will prevent further damage to the digestive system. Take that intolerance a little further, and you have what’s called celiac disease. It’s a form of IBD where gluten damages the lining of the small intestine and stops it from processing food properly. While the exact cause is still unknown, in Hoffman’s experience it seems to be triggered by a traumatic event or illness, such as after giving birth or contracting an infection while traveling abroad.

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Chocolate 1/2 cup Scharffen Berger Semisweet Dark Chocolate Baking Chunks (62% cacao) 1/2 Scharffen Berger Extra Rich Milk Chocolate Bar (41% cacao) 2 Tbsp. coconut oil 1 Tbsp. heavy whipping cream Instructions: 1. De-seed the pomegranate; place 3/4 of the seeds in one dish ( for cream cheese filling) and the remaining 1/4 in another dish ( for the chocolate). Set aside. 2. Preheat oven to 325 degrees. 3. Mix all crust ingredients together and chill in the fridge for 10 minutes. 4. Spray a mini muffin tin and spread the crust mixture on the bottom of each. 5. Bake the crust for 12 minutes. Let cool.

In rare cases, there could be a full-blown gluten allergy. These are the instances where the reaction is acute and life-threatening. Like with seafood or peanuts, a gluten allergy results in itching, hives, wheezing and/or swelling of the throat. For all of these conditions, the only cure for symptoms is to stay away from gluten completely. And even if you don’t have a wheat allergy or gluten intolerance, there are still benefits to taking at least some gluten out of your diet. Cutting out even just a little and replacing it with whole foods and natural alternatives to wheat can give your digestive system a much needed break. In fact, there are so many good alternatives out there, you probably wouldn’t ever miss it. For more information on how to live well without gluten and a great selection of gluten-free recipes, see Sarah Kay Hoffman’s healthy lifestyle blog at www.agutsygirl.com.

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Gluten-Free Dinner and Dessert Don’t think you could ever live without your bread? Recipes like these are bound to change your mind. Recipes and photos courtesy of Sarah Kay Hoffman.

6. Whip together all cream cheese filling ingredients (minus the pomegranate seeds), making sure you whip until it’s very thick and creamy. 7. Once the cream cheese is whipped, add the pomegranate seeds in by hand. Stir. 8. Melt all chocolate ingredients (minus the pomegranate seeds) together in a pan on very low heat, stirring constantly. Add the pomegranate seeds at the end. 9. Once crusts have cooled, remove them. 10. Place a dollop of chocolate/ pomegranate into the crust. 11. Top with a dollop of the cream cheese filling. (Bonus for the daring: add yet another dollop of chocolate on top of that!) 12. Place in fridge until completely cooled.

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Wild salmon 1 spaghetti squash 4 Tbsp. olive oil for sauce, plus extra for preparing squash Juice from 1 1/2 lemons 3 garlic bulbs 2 tsp. capers 2 tsp. melted ghee, melted sea salt, to taste

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees. 2. Cut spaghetti squash into fourths, scraping out all the insides/seeds. 3. Spread a little olive oil and sea salt over

the spaghetti squash, and place it and 3 bulbs of garlic on an oven-safe pan. 4. Bake for 35-40 minutes. 5. Once squash is out of the oven, broil the wild salmon on low for 7-10 minutes. 6. Meanwhile,Â prepare sauce by placing the cooked cloves of garlic, olive oil, lemon juice, capers and ghee in a blender. 4. Blend untilÂ completely smooth. 5. Once the spaghetti squash has cooled, scrape all squash out and place into a bowl. 6. Pour your sauce over and stir. 7. Serve the wild salmon on top of the spaghetti squash. 8. Sprinkle a few more whole capers on top if desired.

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MEDICAL GUIDE | Unexpected Exercise

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Expected Exercise

Want to work in a little more physical activity, but just can’t seem to find the time? Well, stop beating yourself up about it. You may be able to squeeze in more exercise than you think.

Walking While already known to burn calories, it’s how you walk--and how much you walk--that can determine just how calorie-burning it can be. Walk more by parking farther away from work or the mall. Take a walk on your lunch break. And instead of strolling, walk at a brisker pace. Calories burned per hour: 175-350

Grocery shopping Burn calories while buying food. Whether or not you use a cart, you can burn more than 150 calories an hour walking up and down the aisles and maneuvering around other customers. Calories burned

There are certain day-to-day activities that can naturally provide verifiable levels of fitness, while there are other activities that you can make more active and calorie-burning. Here are a few of the best ones:

(pace ranges from 2-4 mph)

House cleaning Vacuuming, dusting, doing dishes, and the laundry. The constant movement and light to moderate weight-lifting actually makes for an efficient and varied workout. Calories burned per hour: 230

Weeding Gardening is an activity with lots of built-in resistance. Pulling weeds, raking leaves and digging in the ground with a hoe or shovel will get your heart pumping and help build strength. Calories burned per

(standing), 210 (walking)

hour: 315

Talking on the phone Instead of sitting, make a phone conversation an opportunity to stand, pace or make circuits around your house or office. Calories burned per hour: 120

Watching TV Yes, you can burn calories by simply sitting. But throw in some leg lifts, butt clenches and simple stretches and you can burn more than a hundred calories more. Calories burned per hour: 65 (passive),

per hour: 150 (with cart), 170 (without cart)

Dancing Shaking your groove thing can help you get it to shrink. Not to mention that it’s just fun to let loose. So go ahead and practice all your best moves. Don’t worry, nobody’s watching. Calories burned per hour: 300+

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With a few notable exceptions, no one likes having to go to the hospital. But while it may never be your favorite thing to do, San Joaquin area hospitals are doing all they can to make it as calming and satisfying an experience as possible. When you need care, compassion and the latest in medical technology, these facilities are ready to deliver. Always on the cutting edge of medical care, San Joaquin hospitals are nationally recognized and awarded for excellence in everything ranging from cardiac care and cancer detection to information management and sustainable practices.

Dameron Hospital

525 West Acacia Street, Stockton (209) 944-5550 www.dameronhospital.org

Dameron Hospital is a full-service, 202 bed notfor-profit communityowned hospital. 2012 celebrated its 100 years of independent service to the Stockton community. Today, under the leadership of current President and CEO Lorraine P. Auerbach, Dameron Hospital is still located where Dr. John Dameron first started construction in 1912: on the corner of Acacia and Lincoln Streets in central Stockton. The hospital campus now includes several surrounding blocks and is the county’s third largest private employer. Last year, HealthGrades, a national hospital ranking service, gave Dameron Hospital a “Five Star Rating” in the Stockton region for joint replacements, placing them in the top 10% of hospitals nationwide for clinical performance. Such a distinction points to Dameron’s position as the county’s leading orthopedic hospital. And, with its busy Start of Life Center, Dameron is also Stockton’s leading birthing hospital. The San Joaquin County Emergency Medical Services Agency has named Dameron a designated STEMI (ST segment Elevated Myocardial Infarction) receiving center in San Joaquin County. Because of Dameron’s LifeLine technology and cardiac-prepared ER staff, emergency response teams now automatically take patients suffering a STEMI to Dameron. Dameron Hospital has an active Cardiac Catheterization Lab and is a certified cardiac care hospital and cardiothoracic surgery center. Over the past decade, Dameron has transformed itself by upgrading its equipment and facilities from the inside out. Just some of those upgrades include new:

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• Endoscopy unit • Maquet Heart/Lung Machine for heart surgeries • GE Maternal/Fetal Monitors in the Labor & Delivery department • Upgraded Pediatric Unit • Toshiba X-Ray machines and 64 Slice CT Scanner • ICU ventilators & balloon pumps • Standardized Zoll defibrillators • Ultrasound & ECHO machines • Sterilizers in surgery, Sterile Processing & Endoscopy departments • St. Jude Electrophysiology Lab

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Doctors Hospital of Manteca first opened its doors with 28 beds, 41 employees and nine physicians. Since then, like the community in which it resides, Doctors has never stopped growing. Today, Doctors Hospital of Manteca has more than 400 employees and a medical staff of 157 physicians. Recent building additions and upgrades have brought the bed count up past 70. And, after making another investment in state-of-the-art imaging facilities, last year Doctors Hospital opened its new Outpatient Diagnostic Imaging Center. When it comes to personal care, Doctors Hospital still considers itself a small town hospital at heart, now with the tools to take that care to an even higher level. In addition to the diagnostic superiority offered by the new imaging center and equipment, Doctors Hospital offers many other advanced services and accommodations to its patients, including luxurious private rooms, fast emergency care, pharmacy, ICU/CCU and obstetrical services and weight loss surgeries. Doctors Hospital has been named a Certified Quality Breast Center www.sanjoaquinmagazine.com

of Excellence by the National Quality Measures for Breast Centers (NQMBC) program. This is due to the exceptional level of care and technological achievements of its Women’s Imaging Center. Imaging techniques there include Digital Mammography, Breast MRI, Breast Ultrasound/Breast Ultrasound Biopsy, Stereotactic Core Biopsy and MRI Guided Breast Biopsy. In 2012, Doctors Hospital received the Get With The GuidelinesHeart Failure Gold Plus Quality Achievement Award from the American Heart Association for its excellence in the treatment of patients with heart failure. Doctors also received the Environmental Excellence Award from Sterilmed, Inc., for reducing environmental impact and improving health care sustainability through their recycling of single-use medical devices.

Kaiser Permanente, Manteca Medical Center 1777 W. Yosemite Ave., Manteca (209) 825-3700 www.kp.org/centralvalley

The Kaiser Permanente Manteca Medical Center is a non-profit, privately owned acute care hospital. It was established when the hospital that formerly occupied the site— CHW/St. Dominic’s Hospital—was purchased by Kaiser Permanente in 2005. It currently provides 99 licensed beds and has been expanded to approximately 81,390 square feet. The Kaiser Permanente Manteca Medical Center specializes in general surgery and emergency services. It also has a well-regarded Skilled Nursing facility that provides round the clock care of the elderly as well as younger adults with physical or mental disabilities. Dedicated to providing quality service to both their members and others in the Manteca community, Kaiser offers a variety of classes and other programs to keep people well-informed and educated about their health. Just some of these classes include how to manage diabetes, weight control, family planning, living with COPD and smoking cessation. Together with its counterpart in Modesto, the Kaiser Permanente Manteca Medical Center was given The Joint Commission Gold Seal Accreditation in 2010 (valid for three years). And again in 2012, The Joint Commission named Kaiser Permanente Manteca Medical Center a Top Performer (in the top 18% of TJC accredited facilities). It also earned an “A” rating for safety by The Leapfrog Group. The medical center was also a recent recipient of the HIMSS (Health Information Management Systems Society) Stage 7 Award for their advanced directives in the area of information technology. This is due to Kaiser’s formation of an integrated delivery system for smooth communication between departments, paperless files and online access to medical records.

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Kaiser Permanente, Stockton Medical Offices 7373 West Lane, Stockton (209) 476-2000 www.kp.org/centralvalley

The Stockton Medical Offices supports the Manteca Medical Center—and its members in the Stockton area--with a comprehensive array of outpatient medical care and specialty departments. When Kaiser Permanente first began providing services in Stockton in 1985, they did so with five physicians and 4,000 members. Today, the Stockton Medical Offices has more than 160 physicians and 900 support staff caring for nearly 120,000 local members. Their offerings run the gamut of outpatient health care from A to... well, W, starting with adult medicine and an allergy clinic through women’s health and wound care, and covering just about every health issue in between. The medical offices also offer a wide range of additional services and amenities, including an advice nurse, continuing care outreach program and work site wellness programs. The Stockton Medical Offices is proud to be a member of the Stockton community. That’s why, in addition to their health care offerings, they look to sustain a further-reaching sense of wellness by providing donations and volunteers, and otherwise collaborating with a variety of non-profit organizations, including the 9 to 90 Reading Program, Boys and Girls Clubs of Stockton, the Child Abuse Prevention Council, the Healthier Communities Coalition and the award-winning Educational Theatre Program. The breadth of services and the associated quality of care has not gone unrecognized. In January of 2013, the Stockton Medical Offices received The Joint Commission Gold Seal accreditation for Ambulatory Care.

Lodi Health Lodi Memorial Hospital 975 S. Fairmont Ave., Lodi (209) 334-3411 lodihealth.org

In 2012, Lodi Memorial Hospital celebrated its 60th birthday. After the inception of Lodi Memorial Hospital Association, Inc., in 1945, it built a hospital that opened in 1952. Since then, it’s started a home-health agency, a durable medical equipment company, an adult daycare center, a fitness center, a childcare center and 14 medical practices, and built two outpatientsurgery centers. In all, there are 58 separate programs and services operated. By 2012, the moniker “hospital” no longer described Lodi Memorial Hospital’s services. It had evolved into a health care “system.” So at the start of 2013 the name was changed to Lodi Health, which is

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now the parent company for all the health businesses in the system. The hospital remains Lodi Memorial Hospital, but the name Lodi Health is associated with all its health endeavors. Lodi Health currently operates a 214-bed acute-care hospital and 14 medical offices throughout Lodi, Stockton, Galt and Ione. It offers a full range of inpatient services, including maternity, medical/surgical, ICU, telemetry and acute-physical rehabilitation. Meanwhile, Lodi Health and its various physician practices—family care, prenatal care, pediatric care, occupational medicine, wound care and specialty care—provide a wide range of outpatient services, such as physical, speech and occupational therapy, laboratory and diagnostic imaging. In addition to the breadth of services offered, Lodi Health is also dedicated to keeping such services and associated departments as up-to-date as possible. Just some of their recent advancements include:

• Bringing additional physicians to the area. • Collaborating with physicians and other providers to form an accountable-care organization (ACO).

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emergency patients in partnership with UC Davis, providing 24-hour access to specialist care. • Installing new video-interpreting program for hearing-impaired patients to provide timely access to interpreters. • Purchasing a $1.8 million surgical robot in 2012. Robot-assisted surgeries are more precise and less invasive, with less pain, scarring and blood loss. • They also create better surgical outcomes and quicker recoveries.

San Joaquin General Hospital

500 West Hospital Road, French Camp (209) 468-6000 www.sjgeneralhospital.org

Established in 1857 by San Joaquin County, San Joaquin General Hospital (SJGH) relocated to its current location in French Camp in 1895. Since then, SJGH has continually expanded with the construction of a new inpatient tower in 1996, additional outpatient clinic space in 2001 and a new laboratory building in 2006. Under the current leadership of CEO David Culberson, SJGH continues to stay up-to-date with the latest technology, techniques and facilities. For example, its digital radiographic services include CT Scans, nuclear medicine, a cardiac catheterization lab, ultrasound and general radiography and, as of 2011, a digital stereotactic mammography suite. The hospital currently provides 196 licensed beds, including 16 in Intensive Care, 26 in the Perinatal unit and 25 in the Intensive Care Newborn Nursery. SJGH is particularly proud of its labor and delivery section, with comprehensive obstetrical service (including an in-house obstetrician available 24/7), certified nurse midwives, a dedicated

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obstetrical anesthesia service and a Neonatal Intensive Care Unit with a 24/7 transport team. The hospital’s presence extends far into the community with a variety of clinics in French Camp and Stockton. The numerous specialties of these clinics range from primary care to pediatrics and Ob/Gyn, as well as extensive outpatient services like diagnostic imaging, laboratory services, physical, occupational and speech therapies and outpatient dialysis. SJGH also excels as a teaching hospital, with Resident Physician programs in General Surgery, Internal Medicine and Family Medicine. The General Surgery resident physician training program at SJGH was recognized as one of only two programs in the U. S. that have had 100% of graduates pass the American College of Surgery Board Certification exam each year over the past ten years. Many of the community physicians in San Joaquin County trained and completed their residency programs at SJGH. Development continues in the Primary Care Clinics and Patient Centered Medical Homes, which will offer more coordinated and focused access and improved services to patients with diabetes. This Medical Home model will be administered by attending and resident physicians, psychiatrists, licensed social workers, registered dieticians, nurses and other specially trained staff. In August 2012, the Primary Care physicians at SJGH received recognition by the National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA) for its diabetes program.

St. Joseph’s Medical Center

1800 N. California Street, Stockton, CA 95204 (209) 943-2000 www.StJosephsCares.org

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It was through the generous donations and support of Tracy community businesses and private citizens that Sutter Tracy Community Hospital was established in 1948. Originally called Tracy Community Memorial Hospital, the hospital became affiliated with Sutter Health in 1993 and changed its name to what it is today, Sutter Tracy. Sutter Tracy continues to maintain Sutter’s high standards of care, an effort that has met with notable success. In recognition of the hospital’s focus on excellence, The Joint Commission named Sutter Tracy a Top Performer on Key Quality Measures in 2012, specifically in the areas of pneumonia treatment and surgical care. The hospital was also a top performer in the Patient Safety First program, reducing two instances of hospital-acquired infection to zero. And Sutter Tracy was given an “A” Hospital Safety Score by The Leapfrog Group. Sutter Tracy currently provides 82 beds in its fully accredited, not-for-profit, full-service medical center, and is able to boast state-of-the-art technology and highly skilled physicians representing nearly every medical specialty. In 2004, a major expansion project remodeled and enlarged what are now Sutter Tracy’s pride and joy: their Emergency Department and Family Birthing Center.

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It is stressful being a caregiver for a loved one, no matter how much you care for them. There can be a significant amount of disruption to your life, as well as the worry and sorrow of watching the one you love become more needy. There can also be feelings of frustration, guilt, and hopelessness. Ways to combat the stress of elderly care include maintaining your health, staying organized, and getting professional help. Maintaining your personal health helps deal with the stress of elderly care. Getting proper nutrition, rest, and exercise allows for your stable physical and mental health. Neglecting your health will lead to emotional exhaustion, depression, and illness. You must stay organized and aware of the details of the loved one’s care. You should be educated about legal matters, finances, and have knowledge of their medical condition. This helps the care process move smoothly so that you do not become overwhelmed with logistics. Allowing yourself assistance and support is critical to managing stress when caring for someone. Seek additional help from professionals, community resources, or support groups. Visiting Angels is the premier provider of in- home care that can provide the professional support you need. Their professional and caring staff offers a full range of services to help your loved one. They provide respite for family members with services like meal preparation, housekeeping, hygiene assistance, shopping, transportation services and companionship. For more information on why Visiting Angels is “Americas Choice in Homecare” please contact their office at (209) 952-3585

n Rio Las Palmas

It feels good to belong. At an early age, we discover how comforting it feels to belong. As we grow older, it’s even more important to be accepted and understood. At Rio Las Palmas, creating a spirited atmosphere where residents and their families belong is the secret to our long-lasting success in Stockton! We are independent, assisted living, respite care, and so much more: • Spacious apartments • Restaurant-style dining • Housekeeping and linen services • Activities and social events • Scheduled local transportation • Warm, friendly staff

Visiting Angels® is the premium provider of in-home care services for Stockton, Tracy and the surroundings areas!

• FREE In-Home Care Assessment • On-Call Coordinators 24/7 • Immediate response to scheduling needs • Comprehensive Personal Care • Medication Reminders • Light Housekeeping • Meal Preparation • Errands/Shopping • Joyful Companionship • Day or Night, Live-in or Live-out care • Temporary Long term Care • Weekends/Holidays • Respite for Family Caregivers • Flexible Schedules

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n The Commons Communities

The Commons Modesto, (209) 526-2053 Stockton, (209) 476-1500

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Please call for a complimentary lunch tour and ask about our amazing specials!

From independent living through memory care, the Commons on Thornton offers a true sense of belonging for senior and their families. It’s a feeling that begins the moment you’re invited to “make yourself at home” and continues through every thoughtful, personal detail. Because not only do we understand the importance of world-class customer service, we thrive on it. That’s why every Team Member is empowered and trained to anticipate needs and create solutions on the spot with one goal in mind: to surprise and delight every day. By combining our signature WESTclass service with comfortable, elegant surroundings, we’ve created a warm, welcoming place to call home.

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• Variety of life enrichment activities and outings • Daily nurse supervision and care • Three delicious, well-balanced meals a day

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Spoken from Experience... Experience the Difference Arbor Nursing Center

Arbor Place Assisted Living

Operational Excellence Award 2011 Clinical Excellence Award 2010 & 2011 The Eagle Award 2011

17 Louie Ave • Lodi, CA 95240

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We Offer:

• 12 Private Rooms • Flat Screen TV’s • Private Dining Room • Private Sitting Room • 2 Beautiful Outdoor Patios • Therapy Offered 7 Days a Week • State of the Art Therapy Gym, Windows all Around • Shuttle Service Offered to Doctors Appts

• Smaller facility, single level, updated rooms • 24 hour supervision • Assistance with medication • Call system in every room • Three home cooked meals a day • Housekeeping and Laundry Services • Patios off of each room • Planned Activities and outing • Medi-cal Waiver Program

Please visit one of our premier facilities for a tour Dr. Otashe Golden, MD

Dr. Tejpal Randhawa, MD

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“I enjoy working with community physicians, specialists and hospitals to decrease avoidable hospital readmissions.” Dr. Golden believes that Arbor’s new Congestive Heart Failure Rehabilitation program will be a great asset for the community, community physicians, facilities and congestive heart failure (CHF) patients.”

My main goal in practicing cardiology is to help my patients keep their hearts healthy. I believe this starts with understanding and controlling risk factors for heart disease, in addition to making lifestyle changes as necessary. I want my patients to enjoy healthy and happy lives with the fewest possible compromises. To achieve this, I pay careful attention to the specific needs of each person that comes into my care. I believe in creating a shared atmosphere where patients are encouraged to ask questions, and in return, given easy-tounderstand explanations of their condition and treatment options. I look forward to treating my patients through education, prevention and utilization of advanced treatments for effective disease management, including cardiac rehabilitation. My family is my greatest achievement, but after that, I’m honored that I can help motivate patients toward better cardiac health, and save lives.

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n Arbor Place Assisted Living

Arbor Place Assisted Living, Lic #297004352, is located at 17 Louie Ave., Lodi, CA 95420. An assisted living center for the senior community, Arbor Place is committed to providing the highest quality of care with compassionate staff 24 hours a day. We understand the varying needs of your loved one and offer three levels of care that address each individual’s particular needs. Our home environment and intimate setting provide a comfortable atmosphere, and our daily activities and social functions offer carefree enjoyment for our residents. We invite you to tour our facility and experience why Arbor Place is the assisted living center of choice.

Helping Families Cherish Life AseraCare Hospice® provides quality, compassionate care when you need it most. Our family-centered, holistic approach ensures that the needs and wishes of our patients and their families are met when faced with life-limiting illness. Our services include: • • • • • • • • •

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n Arbor Nursing Center

Arbor Nursing Center in Lodi was awarded the Clinical Excellence Award for 2010! They exceeded Quality of Care in 4 Clinical categories EVERY month in the year 2010! Arbor Nursing Center is centrally located in the quiet northern part of town. A few minutes from downtown, a few blocks from H.W. 99 and only 5 minutes from Lodi Memorial Hospital and our Doctor’s offices. Their 149 bed family facility provides some Private Rooms, Private Dinning and Private Family room all located on the Terrace Unit. In addition their semi-rooms have views of one of two different large outdoor patios. The stateof the-art Therapy gym with full windows on three sides and access to one of the patios creates a very enjoyable atmosphere. Please come by for a visit and receive a complimentary gift from us. Have a very Happy & Healthy Holiday Season. “We are Family Serving Families”. Arbor Nursing Center 900 North Church Street, Lodi, (209) 333-1222

n Aseracare hospice-stockton

Aseracare Hospice focuses resources to serve the emotional, spiritual and physical needs of the associates, patients and families with a sense of compassion, urgency and customer service. We preserve the dignity at end of life for our patients and families so that no one will ever reach the end of life in pain or alone. We create a culture that is dedicated to the alleviation of human suffering which finds expression through the ongoing gentle act of kindness, sympathy and compassion. Aseracare Hospice serves, educates and supports the local communities and referral sources as to the benefits, dignity and nobility of end of life care. AseraCare Hospice-Stockton 2529 W. March Lane, Stockton (209) 474-8349, www.AseraCare.com

n Community Hospice

Serving the Central Valley since 1979, Community Hospice provides compassionate care, comfort and support to terminally ill patients and their families, regardless of ability to pay. Care extends to over 260 patients every day in private homes, skilled nursing facilities and at the sixteen-room Alexander Cohen Hospice House. Community Hospice also provides bereavement and grief support to anyone in the community. For more information, please call (209) 477-6300 or visit www. hospiceheart.org. Community Hospice (209) 477-6300, www.hospiceheart.org

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Admissions 24 hours a day, seven days a week Respite, inpatient and crisis intervention care State registered nurse available around the clock Physician managed care Assistance in navigating Medicare and insurance approvals Spiritual guidance and emotional support Volunteer services End-of-life decision making assistance Bereavement counseling

For more information, contact us today. AseraCare Hospice–Stockton 2529 W. March Lane, Ste. 101 Stockton, CA 95207 209-474-8349 www.AseraCare.com This facility welcomes all persons in need of its services and does not discriminate on the basis of age, disability, race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, gender, sexual orientation or source of payment. AHS-10269-13

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Stockton Cardiology Medical Group Our greatest reward is to see our patients smile again after a challenging health event.

Dr. Waters Dr. Raina

Dr. Lim

Dr. Chothia

STOCKTON CARDIOLOGY MEDICAL GROUP was established in the mid-1950s. Our philosophy remains steadfast in that “it is a privilege to care for the people of the San Joaquin, Calaveras and Tuolumne communities.” Our relationships with our patients continue to enrich our lives. Today, the pace of medicine is so fast that there are multiple interventional options to prevent heart attacks, even before they happen. Stockton Cardiology offers a comprehensive heart and vascular program that includes cardiac risk factor assessment for the prevention of coronary artery disease (CAD), invasive and noninvasive cardiovascular evaluation, intervention for congenital heart disease, intervention for coronary artery, electrophysiology service and peripheral vascular intervention. Complex coronary and peripheral endovascular interventions, including carotid stenting and limb salvage procedures are areas of special interest for the physicians of Stockton Cardiology.

Dr. Vaishampayan

Dr. Singh

Dr. Charos

Dr. Punjya

Peripheral arterial disease (PAD) occurs when the blood vessels outside the heart are diseased or clogged, interfering with normal blood flow to the arms, legs and stomach. It is reported that an estimated 20 million people in the United States have PAD, with many being undiagnosed and untreated.

“Our greatest reward is to see our patients smile again after a challenging health event.” STOCKTON CARDIOLOGY LOCATIONS: Stockton: 415 East Harding Way, Suite D • 209-944-5750 Tracy: 1530 N. Bessie, Suite 101 • 209-832-0343 Manteca: 1148 - 3 Norman Drive • 209-823-3656 San Andreas: 704 Mt. Ranch Rd., #101 • 209-754-1012

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San Joaquin County is home to many top medical and health professionals. These select few men and women strive to keep on top of their fields, keeping abreast of the latest research and cutting-edge technology to offer you the best service available. Passionate about their work, they are even more passionate about you and your well-being. Read on to meet these exceptional men and women.

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DR. AnuReet Sohi, DDS General Dentistry

Meet Dr. Sohi

All About Smiles 5904 North El Dorado Street, Ste. C Stockton, (209) 957-8907 aboutsmiles@ymail.com

Dr. Sohi is a gentle, caring dentist who uses the most advanced materials & procedures available. She practices comfortable, caring dentistry focused on establishing optimal health, with a strong emphasis on getting to know each patient. In addition to her technical proficiency, Dr. Sohi is a careful listener & will explain beforehand which treatment is best for your individual needs. After earning a bachelorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s degree in genetics from UC Davis, Dr. Sohi received her doctorate from the University of California, San Francisco Dental School. She has since taken many continuing education courses & is certified Invisalign provider. Dr. Sohi is also a member of the San Joaquin dental Society, the California dental Association & the American Dental Association. Dr. Sohi is continually improving her practice with the latest techniques & products to bring you state-of-the-art, personalized dental care in a sterile, safe environment.

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St. Joseph’s Designated STEMI Heart Attack Receiving and Stroke Centers

St. Joseph’s Medical Center 1800 N. California St. Stockton, (209) 943-2000 www.StJosephsCares.org/Heart

St. Joseph’s Medical Center has a legacy of leadership, excellence, and innovation in stroke and cardiac care. St. Joseph’s leads the county using state-of-the-art technology to identify the most deadly heart attacks and improve response times. As San Joaquin County’s first designated STEMI heart attack receiving center, St. Joseph’s is saving more lives in our community. As a Certified Primary Stroke Center, St. Joseph’s is committed to the survivorship and recovery of more stroke victims in our community. With highly-trained stroke intervention teams and state-of-the-art medical equipment, St. Joseph’s meets the highest standards for emergency and follow-up care for stroke victims. At St. Joseph’s, we’re turning minutes into lifetimes.

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Rafat S. Razi, dmd, mph Pediatric Dentistry

2160 W. Grant Line Road, Suite 130 Tracy, (209) 834-1307 www.TracyPediatricDentist.com Dr. Rafat Razi is a Specialist in Pediatric Dentistry. She received her D.M.D., Doctor of Dental Medicine, from the Harvard School of Dental Medicine, and  M.P.H. degree  from the Harvard School of Public Health.  Her specialty training in pediatric dentistry was completed at the University of Rochester’s Eastman Dental Center. Dr. Razi also served as faculty in the Department of Pediatric Dentistry at Columbia University in New York City. She has practiced in West Palm Beach, FL, Manteca, CA, and now is at a state-of-the-art office in Tracy, CA. Her expertise in her specialty is over ten years. The office provides a warm, caring environment specialized for treating the dental needs of infants, children, and adolescents. The facility offers the latest dental materials, digital radiography, nitrous oxide, and pediatric oral conscious sedation. The office has kids’ movies and play areas, making patients’ first dental experience fun. Dr. Rafat Razi’s expertise, her friendly dental team, state-of-the-art office, and its prime location provide an excellent place for children’s dental care.

Ben Schaffer Cancer Institute

Travers J. McLoughlin, MD: Director Radiation Oncology Center 311 South Ham Lane Lodi (209) 365-1761 www.bschaffercancer.com What makes the Ben Schaffer Cancer Institute a wonderful place to be treated? Technical Excellence in a Healing Environment. We are always available to you. Experienced, caring and skilled physician & staff • Highest technical equipment • PET-CT scanning • Holistic-wellness integration • Consultative outpatient clinics in your community & working hand in hand with your doctors

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St. Joseph’s Regional Cancer Center

Featuring board-certified radiation oncologists, nationally certified oncology nurses and clinical nurse specialists, and the area’s only American Board of Radiology Certified full-time physicist

1800 N. California Street Stockton, (209) 467-6560 www.StJosephsCares.org/Cancer

St. Joseph’s Regional Cancer Center offers the area’s most advanced medical technology with support and compassion to patients and their families. The diagnosis of cancer is a life altering experience that touches each person in a unique way. No matter what your response is to this challenge, know that there are individuals who care at St. Joseph’s Regional Cancer Center. When you are treated here, you have a team of dedicated professionals, as well as the best technology and equipment in San Joaquin County. St. Joseph’s Regional Cancer Center is the only center in San Joaquin County that has been accredited by the American College of Surgeon’s Commission on Cancer. St. Joseph’s Regional Cancer Center also provides better access to the latest clinical trials with a new collaboration with the UCSF Helen Diller Family Comprehensive Cancer Center.

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Dr. Nicholas Birlew Stockton Urgent Care Medical Clinic and Family Practice 1148 W. Hammer Ln., Stockton, CA 95209 Tel (209) 952-9696 Dr. Nicholas Birlew has happily been a part of the Stockton Medical Community for over 27 years. During this time, it has become common knowledge that underneath the easy going, efficient and shockingly knowledgeable doctor is a true healer with a dedication to his patients that harkens back to an earlier time when the profession of medicine was still viewed as an art and sacred duty to patient and society. Patients feel that they are not just talking to a physician but to a trusted friend who genuinely cares about them as a person. It is with this drive and genuine joy in his career that Dr. Birlew hopes to continue to serve the community for many years to come.

Hayashi Dental Group Stockton, (209) 956-9650 Lodi, (209) 366-1850 www.WellCareNews.com Come through our doors and you will find an environment of enthusiasm and kindness, where every member of your family can feel comfortable.

Dr. Randall T. Hayashi Dr. Randall T. Hayashi 1988 graduate of UOP School of Dentistry

Dr. Prajakta S. Kamat (Dr. Praj) 2012 graduate UOP School of Dentistry

A 1985 graduate of Stockton’s The University of the Pacific, and a 1988 graduate of University of the Pacific School of Dentistry, San Francisco, CA. As a practitioner he is heavily involved in an oral systemic approach to care as well as cosmetic dentistry, TMJ treatment and sleep apnea solutions. Dr. Hayashi is a member of American Dental Association, California Dental Association, Stanislaus Dental Society (Past President), American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry and the Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine. He also dedicates much of his time to community service, nonprofit organizations and serving the University of the Pacific.

Dr. Prajakta S. Kamat (Dr. Praj) Dr. Kathleen Lomen 2011 graduate Oregon Health and Sciences University School of Dentistry

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Dr. Mikoyan M. Lagrimas 2011 graduate University at Buffalo School of Dental Medicine

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• 07/2010 - 06/2012 DDS, University of the

Pacific, Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry, San Francisco, CA. Graduated Salutatorian of the class & with high honors. • 08/1998 - 07/2002 BDS, G.D.C.& H., Mumbai, India. Received first class and was among the top 10 of her class.

Dr. Kate Lomen • Oregon Health and Sciences University School of Dentistry • DMD, granted June 2011 • University of Rochester Eastman School of Music, School of Arts and Sciences • BM, Music Performance, 2007 • BA, Biology, 2007 Honors: Summa Cum Laude (University of Rochester, 2007)

Dr. Mikoyan M. Lagrimas • 07/2011 – 06/2012 VA Palo Alto Health Care System Palo Alto, California General Practice Residency • 08/2007 – 05/2011 University at Buffalo School of Dental Medicine Doctor of Dental Surgery May 2011 Buffalo, New York Academic &

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Magna Cum Laude Dean’s List Tucker Scholarship, 2007-2010 Awarded on the basis of academic performance Teaching & Tutoring Scholarship, 2010 Awarded for exemplary teaching/tutoring work • 08/2003 – 12/2005 University of California Bachelor of Science Irvine, California Biological Sciences, December 2005

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Gurrinder S Atwal DDS, MSc, FAGD General and Cosmetic Dentist

Comfort Dental Care 2766 N. Tracy Blvd, Tracy, CA (209) 836-5393 www.mytracydentist.com

Dr. Gurrinder Atwal has over 14 years experience practicing dentistry in Tracy. He graduated from Loma Linda University and was awarded a Masterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Degree in Dental Public Health at the Kingâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s College, University of London (U.K). Dr. Atwal also currently serves as faculty at the University of California San Francisco (UCSF) School of Dentistry, and is involved with many study clubs promoting dental health & education. Dr Atwal was awarded a fellowship (FAGD) at the June 2012 Philadelphia ADG Convention. Dr. Atwal and his wonderful well trained team has extensive experience in full mouth reconstruction, presenting different options and educating patients to the best option suitable for their given condition. His beautiful office in Tracy has a very friendly team whom are well trained to treat children, adults, and people with special needs. Their office is home to the latest state of the art equipment like Cone Beam 3-D X rays with Cat Scan ability, Cerac Cad/ CAM (single visit crowns), laser machine, and the most current sterilization techniques. Dr. Atwal and team Comfort Dental Care just moved into a custom, child friendly, very well designed, brand new 2750 sq ft facility at 2766 N Tracy Blvd. Dr. Atwal is happily married and has a 6 year old son. In his spare time he is a private pilot who travels, hikes, plays acoustic guitar, practices and teaches Kundalini Yoga. For services and education, please visit: www.mytracydentist.com, or call (209) 836-5393. published yearly by San joaquin magazine

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Salida Surgery Center Dental Group Children’s Dental Care While They Sleep 5712 Pirrone Road Salida, (209) 543-9299 www.SalidaSurgeryCenter.com Salida Surgery Center, Dental Group is dedicated to the well-being of oral health in children. We understand that it is very difficult for some parents to obtain quality dental care for their young ones, especially when they are uncooperative and fearful of the dentist. We are here to give parents an alternative other than strapping their child to a papoose board. Dental treatment is usually completed in just one visit! Our dentists believe in the prevention of severe dental caries and that starting at a young age with good oral hygiene habits will continue throughout their lifetime. We like to educate our parents on how to establish good oral habits and we hand-out educational materials for reading and future reference. Oral health is a very important factor in a child’s development and should be taken seriously. Each of our staff members is an important essential part to our specialized team and we are pleased to have them as a part of our family. Our staff promotes a welcoming environment where children and their families feel at ease. We find that many of our parents have been greatly assisted by our bi-lingual staff members. When you call we will be happy to answer all of your questions and make your appointment. Please visit our website at: www.SalidaSurgeryCenter.com to meet our Doctors, staff, and read our valuable dental information.

Millennium Dental Family Dentistry

Dr. Ramon Chicchon, D.D.S Dr. Lita Rodriguez, D.D.S Dr.Ralph Callender, D.D.S Dr.Ljubica Petrasic,D.D.S Stockton: 2363 W. March Lane • (209) 952-3951 Tracy: 436 W. Beverly Place • (209) 835-6487 At Millennium Dental we are committed to providing our patients with quality dentistry at affordable prices. We have a team of well rounded professionals, each with a different area of expertise so that we may provide our patients with both comprehensive and highly skilled dental care. Patients of all ages are welcome! Aside from general dentistry, our services also include orthodontics, oral surgery, pediatric dentistry (for infants too!), implants, cosmetic dentistry, sedation, and general anesthesia. It’s our philosophy at Millennium Dental to become part of the community we serve. Thus, our doctors regularly volunteer their time to provide gratuitous dental care and they collaborate on several community service events throughout the year. We hope that you’ll consider us for your next dental visit. We’re online at www.millennium-dental.net.

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Hugh L. Vu, MD, MPH, FACS

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

Vu Plastic & Cosmetic Surgery 1617 St. Marks Plaza, Ste E & F Stockton, (209) 476-7074 www.vuplasticsurgery.com

Board-Certified and San Joaquin magazine reader-celebrated, Dr. Hugh L. Vu treats his plastic surgery patients like they are members of his own family. He meticulously plans and customizes every procedure to give his patients beautiful, natural-looking results. Dr. Vu specializes in facial rejuvenation, body contouring, and all breast procedures, while his Skin & Laser Center offers advanced medical grade services such as laser hair reduction, Botox, collagen remodeling, cellulite treatments, microdermabrasion, and much more. In addition to cosmetic surgery, Dr. Vu brings to Stockton his reconstructive surgery expertise from his teaching career at UC Davis and as senior plastic surgeon at Sacramento's Shriners Hospital for Children. Dr. Vu's commitment to safety and excellence has earned him the confidence of patients and colleagues in Northern California and internationally. Thank you for voting Dr. Vu "Best Cosmetic Surgeon" in 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010 and 2011! We look forward to serving you in 2013!

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Dr. Ashok n. veeranki, dds

Dr. abhishek a. mogre, DMD

Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery Tracy Office: 620 W. Eaton Ave. Tracy, (209) 836-3870 Manteca Office: 1600 W. Yosemite Ave., Ste 3 Manteca, (209) 823-9371

Board-Certified Oral Surgeon

Dr. Ashok N Veeranki was born in Andhra Pradesh, a Southern State of India. He attended University of Mumbai, to obtain Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) Degree and following graduation he migrated to United States of America. He then attended International Dentist Program at the University of California San Francisco School of Dentistry. After earning his DDS degree, Dr. Veeranki completed his residency in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery from the University of Connecticut in Hartford, Connecticut. Dr Veeranki then entered into private practice in California. Dr. Veeranki is a diplomat of National Dental Board of Anesthesiology. Dr Veeranki has devoted his professional career to all aspects of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery practice with special interests in Dental Implantology, Wisdom Teeth removal, Anesthesiology, Pathology and Reconstruction, TMJ Surgery and Orthognathic Surgery. To keep abreast of the latest developments in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, he has always exceeded the continuing education requirements of California.

Board-Certified Oral Surgeon

Dr. Abhishek Mogre was born in Mumbai, India & attended University of Mumbai to obtain Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS). Following graduation, he had a busy private General Dental office in Mumbai. He then moved to the United States and volunteered in Dentistâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s r US, a non-profit organization before joining Boston University International Dentist Program to earn his DMD degree. After obtaining DMD, he chose to stay in Boston to complete his Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery training from Boston University Medical Center. Dr. Morge then relocated to California and has been in private practice since. Dr Mogre enjoys the full scope of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery and is proficient in all aspects of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery practice with special interests in Dental Implantology, Wisdom Teeth removal, Office based Anesthesiology, Pathology/Reconstructive Surgery, TMJ surgery, Orthognathic Surgery & Facial Cosmetic Surgery including Facial fillers, Botox treatment and Skin resurfacing.

Kids Care Dental Group Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Dentistry

Stockton Office (209) 957-4386 3485 Brookside Rd., Suite 101 Outpatient General Anesthesia is recommended for apprehensive children, very young children, and children with special needs that would not work well under conscious sedation or I.V. sedation. General anesthesia renders your child completely asleep. This would be the same as if he/she was having their tonsils removed, ear tubes, or hernia repaired. This is performed in a hospital or outpatient setting only. While the assumed risks are greater than that of other treatment options, if this is suggested for your child, the benefits of treatment this way have been deemed to outweigh the risks. Most pediatric medical literature places the risk of a serious reaction in the range of 1 in 25,000 to 1 in 200,000, far better than the assumed risk of even driving a car daily. The inherent risks if this is not chosen are multiple appointments, potential for physical restraint to complete treatment, and possible emotional and/ or physical injury to your child in order to complete their dental treatment. The risks of NO treatment include tooth pain, infection, swelling, the spread of new decay, damage to their developing adult teeth, and possible life threatening hospitalization from a dental infection.

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St. Joseph’s Women & Infants Center

St. Joseph’s Women & Infants Center provides the perfect place for the arrival of your new baby. The Women & Infants Center features private rooms, garden views, a hostess to take your order at bedside, and freshly baked cookies delivered in the afternoon.

St. Joseph’s Medical Center 1800 N. California Street Stockton, (209) 943-2000 www.StJosephsCares.org/Baby

St. Joseph’s is San Joaquin County’s first Baby-Friendly® hospital, a distinction that supports a global initiative launched by the World Health Organization (WHO) and UNICEF to provide optimal care for newborns. St. Joseph’s Women & Infants Center provides advanced care for your newborn with a state-of-the-art neonatal ICU, two C-section surgical suites, as well as highly-trained, compassionate caregivers.

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Vitune Vongtama, MD Dan Vongtama, MD Radiation Oncology

St. Teresa Comprehensive Cancer Center 4722 Quail Lakes Drive, Ste. B Stockton, (209) 472-1848 Dr. Dan Vongtama is a board certified radiation oncologist who came to St. Teresa from New York, where he completed his residency at SUNY Downstate Radiation Oncology and additional training at Beth Israel Medical Center and Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center. Dr. Vongtama’s professional radiation oncology experience includes the utilization of brachytherapy for prostate, gynecologic, and breast cancers; Intensity-Modulated Radiation Therapy for head and neck, prostate, gastrointestinal, breast, and gynecologic cancers; and Stereotactic Radiosurgery. Dr. Vitune Vongtama is a board certified radiation oncologist by the American Board of Radiology, specializing in brachytherapy. He has treated more than 10,000 patients, performed more than 1,500 permanent prostate seed implantations, and completed more than 1,500 low dose brachytherapy and HDR procedures. Dr. Vongtama is a diplomat of the American Board of Radiology and a member of the Sutter Tracy Community Hospital, San Joaquin General Hospital, and Dameron Hospital.

Cameron R. Wheeler, DDS, MS Board Certified Orthodontist

Wheeler Orthodontics 4568 Feather River Drive, Ste. D Stockton, (209) 951-0151 www.wheelerortho.com A specialist in the field of orthodontics for both children and adults, Dr. Wheeler has completed an advanced program of education and training. He graduated with honors and received his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree, a Master of Science degree, and a specialty certificate in orthodontics from University of California, San Francisco. When he is not practicing orthodontics, he is teaching it at his alma mater. In addition to his academic qualifications, Dr. Wheeler prides himself on exceeding the standards of his profession by making continued education a priority to his practice. He stays on top of the latest developments in orthodontics, and therefore continues to provide top quality service to his patients. Furthermore, Dr. Wheeler and his staff do all their patients’ records in-house. When Dr. Wheeler isn’t busy putting smiles on his patients’ faces or teaching future orthodontists, you will probably find him scuba diving or cheering on one of his favorite sports teams—the San Jose Sharks, Stockton Ports, or Stockton Thunder.

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Dr. Todd A. Franklin, DDS Cosmetic Dentistry

Todd A Franklin, DDS 1208 West Tokay St. Lodi, (209) 334-4370 www.toddfranklindds.com

“Discover Extraordinary Among The Ordinary” Dr. Franklin and his talented team are ready to show you why your next dental visit will exceed your expectations. “We understand the importance of a healthy, attractive smile and have dedicated ourselves to help make that a reality for every one of our patients. We want our patients to feel and look confident and youthful.” This dedication has rewarded them with the “Best of Lodi” and “Best of San Joaquin” for the past 6 years. Dr. Franklin is the premier cosmetic dentist in the Central Valley. He has his Mastership in Aesthetic Dentistry from the world renowned Aesthetic Advantage at NYU in New York City. He is the Founder & Program Director for the Pacific Aesthetic Continuum in San Francisco, Orange County, Chicago and New York City. He is the past Program Director & Senior Instructor for the California Center for Advanced Dental Studies in San Francisco. For the Pacific Aesthetic Continuum he trains other dentists nationally and internationally on cosmetics and comprehensive care. As the founder of the San Joaquin & Sacramento Pacific Aesthetic Club he mentors dentists all throughout the Central Valley. Whether you need preventive care or a complete comprehensive consultation, Dr. Franklin and his team have the skill and care you need. published yearly by San joaquin magazine

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Maywell L. Inong, DDS General and Cosmetic Dentistry 4568 Feather River Drive, Ste. E Stockton, (209) 477-9105 www.inongdental.com Dr. Inong practices in Stockton and is a graduate of the University of the Pacific School of Dentistry. “Our goal is to help patients pursue a lifetime of optimal dental health and achieve winning smiles,” says Dr. Inong. “We strive to build long lasting relationships with our patients so that we can help them achieve lifelong oral health through prevention, maintenance, and quality care.” Dr. Inong utilizes the latest in dental technology to provide general, restorative, cosmetic, and implant dentistry. During dental appointments, Dr. Inong places an emphasis on patient comfort by providing warm neck wraps and heated exam chairs with back massage. Dr. Inong provides nurturing and caring dentistry in a professional, state of-the-art atmosphere so that patients can enhance and maintain their winning smiles.

Manteca Dental

Dr Ricardo Cuevas Cosmetic and family dentistry in the heart of Manteca. Manteca Dental 132 Sycamore Avenue Manteca, (209) 823-2164 www.mantecasmiles.com Our commitment is to provide you with the highest standard of personalized dental care in a gentle, efficient and professional manner. We trust you will find the atmosphere calming, the staff friendly, and our dental services exceptional. Dr. Ricardo Cuevas uses state-of-the art lasers for a variety of aesthetic dental treatments. We use digital x-rays, intra-oral cameras, Invisalign, ZOOM one-hour bleaching, and do CEREC crowns in one visit. We are a people practice. Establishing lasting relationships with our patients based upon mutual trust and open communication is key to our success. Dr. Ricardo Cuevas believes everyone deserves a healthy beautiful smile. Call us today at (209) 823-2164 or visit us online at www.mantecasmiles.com

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McNemar Cosmetic Surgery 2301 Camino Ramon, Ste. 215, San Ramon, (925) 866-0177 2160 W. Grantline Rd, Ste. 250, Tracy, (209) 834-0626 www.mcnemarcosmeticsurgery.com, www.bariatricplasticsurgeon.com

Thomas B. McNemar, MD, FACS Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery

Dr. McNemar was named amongst the “Best of the Bay” by KRON-4 television. A respected authority on plastic surgery, he is coauthor of Breast Augmentation and Body Contouring. The book features various “Mommy Makeover” procedures such as breast augmentation, tummy tuck, and VASER liposuction. He has most recently published Bariatric Plastic Surgery: A Guide to Cosmetic Surgery After Weight Loss. A skilled cosmetic surgeon with a perfectionist’s streak and an eye for detail, Dr. McNemar offers a range of procedures to enhance each patient’s unique, natural beauty.

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Joseph Russell, DC Timothy Coykendall, DC, FICPA, QME Chiropractic

Valley Chiropractic Center 438 W. Beverly Place, Ste. 101 Tracy, (209) 832-9221 www.tracychiro.com At Valley Chiropractic Center, you will experience the most compassionate and reliable care. Dr. Timothy Coykendall and Dr. Joseph Russell combine the latest skills and expertise that spans the entire chiropractic wellness spectrum. Committed to bringing you better health and a better way to live, they teach and practice the true principles of chiropractic wellness care. • • • •

Most progressive techniques and equipment in the Valley Extensive training on injuries to the spine and entire body Evening appointments available Open 6 days per week

Combining over 14 years of experience, you are assured of receiving only the finest quality care utilizing the most modern chiropractic techniques and equipment in the Valley. The entire staff has a genuine concern for you and your well-being.

Tri-Valley Orthopedic Specialists, Inc. Solving Musculoskeletal Problems Since 1985 2180 West Grant Line Rd. Tracy, (866) 623-7600 www.TriValleyOrthopedics.com Tri-Valley Orthopedic Specialists has been proudly serving the extended Tri-Valley community since 1985, providing the highest quality patient care for all kinds of musculoskeletal injuries or problems. We have a dedicated team of nine surgeons, and numerous ancillary and support staff who work at three convenient locations throughout the Tri-Valley and Central Valley area. Our surgical team is quite diverse and can handle your orthopedic needs from head to toe – you can count on specialized expertise for shoulder, hand, knee, foot and ankle problems, as well as sports medicine, work related injury, and joint replacement. We’re completely committed to your convenience and comfort. We use state-of-the-art techniques designed to create substantially less pain, less need for rehabilitation, and a faster return to your normal activities. Our surgeons work with all major Tri-Valley hospitals, including ValleyCare Medical Center in Pleasanton, Valley Memorial Hospital in Livermore, San Ramon Regional Medical Center, and Sutter Tracy Community Hospital.

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Ronald S. Noriesta, DDS General Dentistry

3031 W. March Lane, Ste. 340 Stockton, (209) 472-7500 www.oneappointment.com

Do you want to restore that youthful smile or replace missing teeth? Do you want to prevent dental problems? Do you have a toothache? We all have different priorities and reasons for going to the dentist, but one thing is certain: We don’t want to spend a lot of time there. Our goal is to care for your dental health while making everything as convenient, comfortable, and economical as possible. Today’s high technology allows dental work to be done in much less time and with minimal expense, but still provides long lasting, esthetic restorations. Experience for yourself our family-like atmosphere and personal service. Priscilla from Modesto says, “I couldn’t believe I got my cosmetic work done in one appointment, with no temporaries.” John from Stockton says, “I’ve had root canals and crowns done before, but I’ve never had a root canal and crown done in one visit. I’ll never go back to the old way of fixing teeth.” Brian from Missouri says, “I was in Stockton with a dental emergency and Dr. Noriesta fixed my tooth in one appointment. I couldn’t find a dentist like Dr. Noriesta in Missouri, so I drove back to Stockton and got the rest of my crowns done in one appointment.” To find out more, contact us at (209) 472-7500 or visit us online at www.oneappointment.com. published yearly by San joaquin magazine

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Davita at home Stockton Davita Stockton Home 545 E Cleveland Street Stockton, CA 95204 Lodi DaVita Tokay Home 777 S Ham Lane Lodi, CA 95242

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DaVita at Home is the largest independent provider of dialysis in the United States. Home dialysis was developed in the 1960s, and since that time ,people have been practicing home dialysis safely and effectively. More than 14,000 DaVita at Home patients dialyze at home and a growing population of Kidney patients prefer home dialysis because of the clinical benefits and lifestyle advantages. sm

DaVita at Home makes dialysis centers a friendly, caring place to visit. Even so, when it comes to dialysis, There’s no place like home. sm

Imagine receiving dialysis at home in your favorite chair or being able to arrange your treatments around your life, not your life around your treatments. While comfort, convenience and flexibility are big benefits of home dialysis, there are also many more. Dramatic health benefits can happen when patients take advantage of their home setting to do dialysis more frequently (home hemodialysis) or for longer periods (overnight peritoneal dialysis). DaVita at Home provides a comprehensive care program to make sure your transition into home dialysis is smooth and that you have the support you need to live a healthy life. We will train you and your care partner at your own pace and help oversee your ongoing care, This includes Extra support your first month home, Nurses available 24/7, Clinic visits, Continuing education, respite care, dietary, social and technical support. sm

Superior care begins with superior clinical leadership. Led by some of the world’s most acclaimed nephrologists, DaVita at Home has produced 10 consecutive years of improvement in the DaVita Quality Index (DQI), a benchmarking tool created by our Physician Council to measure each dialysis center’s outcomes against company-wide performance. DaVita at Home , our physician partners and our clinical care teams have achieved the following results for our patients: According to our annual patient satisfaction survey results, 96% of our patients would recommend DaVita at Home for dialysis services. Our clinical outcomes are the best or among the best in virtually every category, including 10 consecutive years of continued improvement. Ask your doctor which method(s) of home dialysis might be right for you or call 1-209-944-9055 for more information sm

Center for Sight Eye Care Services

Stockton: 1805 N. California St., Ste. 101 (209) 948-5515 Stockton: 1899 W. March Ln. (209) 623-4700 Manteca: 1144 Norman Dr., Ste. 102 (209) 823-1152 Tracy: 612 W. 11th St., Ste. 103 (209) 836-4800

Philip Edington, MD, FACS Ophthalmologist

Deanna Louie, MD Ophthalmologist

Daniel Levinshohn, MD Ophthalmologist

Oakdale: 1425 West “H” St., Ste. 340 (209) 849-2748 www.StocktonEyeCenter.com

(Vision for the Valley) - Philip Edington, MD is pleased to announce the addition of Deanna Louie, MD and Daniel Levinsohn, MD to the eye care team at Center for Sight. With offices in Stockton, Manteca, Tracy and Oakdale, Center for Sight is now able to provide comprehensive eye care services Monday thru Friday at each location. With over 50 years of combined experience, the diverse team of ophthalmologists and optometrists at Center for Sight provide excellence in eye care. Using the latest technological advances in surgery, instrumentation and medications, our panel of doctors can take care of all your eye care needs.

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Little mouths are a big deal! Your children are special and that calls for exceptional care. We designed "My Kid's Dentist" to make your child feel safe, calm and carefree. The "My Kid's" office has been created with your child in mind. From watching their favorite movie during treatment, to toys in the waiting room, we have strived to create an atmosphere that leaves a lasting, positive memory. We have handpicked a staff that is passionate about your child's comfort and care. Our affiliated dentists have been educated at premier pediatric dental establishments and have committed their careers to the treatment of children. My Kid's offices treat your child from infancy through late adolescence, as well as those with special needs. For the comfort of your child the offices offer sedation dentistry, as well as General Anesthesia delivered by a Board Certified Anesthesiologist. This allows all treatment to be completed at one time with less stress on you and your child. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Babyâ&#x20AC;? teeth or primary teeth can help in building a passage that permanent teeth can follow in and also help your children speak clearly and chew easily. The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry suggests that your child to see a Pediatric Dentist before their first birthday or after their first tooth shows. For more information and to find a location near you visit www.MyKidsDentistOnline.com.

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Diplomate, American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology Bhagya Nakka, MD, Inc Women’s Health Care 420 West Acacia St. Suite 22, Stockton, CA 95203 Tel: (209) 242-2690 Fax: (209) 242-2694 www.drnakkaobgyn.com Dr. Bhagya Nakka would like to welcome you to her medical practice specializing in child birth and all women’s health issues. She is a 1993 graduate of Kempegowda Institute of Medical Sciences, Bangalore, India. She has fulfilled a residency in the Flushing Hospital Medical Center, New York, where she served as chief resident, as well as residency in the Nassau University Medical Center in New York. Dr. Nakka is a Board Certified Physician in Obstetrics and Gynecology, Fellow of The American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists and The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists. Dr. Nakka has experience in normal and high-risk obstetrical management and gynecologic surgeries including minimally invasive laparoscopic procedures. She also offers annual screening, contraception, management of abnormal pap, infertility treatment and other women's health issues. Dr. Nakka’s office is conveniently located adjacent to Dameron Hospital and offers a very centralized location to the residents of Stockton and neighboring towns. She is affiliated with Dameron Hospital and St. Joseph’s Medical Centers of stockton. We encourage you to go through our website to learn more about Dr. Nakka’s family oriented practice. If you are looking for a personal relationship with a caring young physician specializing in women’s health care, please visit or call our office to schedule an appointment. Dr. Nakka is welcoming new patients and would like to meet with you personally to discuss your healthcare.

Mu-Chien Chiang, DO Internal Medicine

Dignity Health Medical Group - Stockton 3132 W. March Lane Stockton, (209) 475-5500 www.StJosephsMedGroup.org Dr. Chiang is the latest addition of primary care providers to Dignity Health Group – Stockton. Dr. Chiang received his medical degree from the New York College of Osteopathic Medicine in Old Westbury, New Jersey. He completed two residencies in internal medicine at Wellington Regional Medical Center in Wellington, Florida and Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dr. Chiang is board eligible for internal medicine and speaks English, Chinese, and Taiwanese. Dr. Chiang became a medical provider to help those in need and enjoys treating the whole patient while improving their quality of life.

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Yusuke Suzuki DMD & Associates Family Dentistry

801 South Ham Lane, Ste. L Lodi, (209) 334-0630 www.suzukidmd.com

We are committed to providing you with the personalized, high quality dental care that you deserve. Dr. Suzuki and Benedictson stay up to date on the latest advancements in dentistry to provide our patients with the most current treatment options. If you hate going to the dentist because your past experiences left you scared, fearful, or downright terrified, there is a solution. Dental sedation helps you acheive the smile of your dreams with ease once more. Our sedation technique allows several treatments to be performed in a single visit. For many, the beauty of this sedation is how easy it is to wake up and remember very little to nothing at all about your visit. We help heal a lifetime of compromising dental disease, replace missing teeth, brighten your smile, and restore function along with creating the gorgeous smile youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve always dreamed of. We provide Cosmetic dentistry such as crowns, veneers, and whitening; orthodontics with clear braces and 6 Months Smile short term system; dental implants for missing teeth. At the core of our dental practice is a friendly team of professionals that are dedicated to your utmost comfort and optimal oral health. We view each patient as a unique individual, and tailor each treatment to your specific needs. As part of our commitment to providing close, personalized attention to every patient, we want to encourage patient communication. Please know that we are here to provide outstanding patient care, and that we value the trust you have placed in us. Visit our website which contains a library of videos related to the dental procedures and treatment options we offer. www.suzukidmd.com Contact our office today to schedule your appointment.

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Johnston Co, MD, MPH Occupational Medicine Co Occupational Medical Partners 1801 East March Ln., Ste.D-480 Stockton, 209.954.3200 And 1341 Historical Plaza Way Manteca, 209.824.1893

Johnston Co, MD, MPH, is the Medical Director and owner of C.O.M.P Co Occupational Medical Partners, formerly St. Josephs Occupational Health. He is a residency trained Occupational Medicine specialist who did his training at the University of Pennsylvania and received a Master’s in Public Health from the University of Michigan. He has practiced in the field of Occupational Medicine for close to 20 years both in Stockton and previously in the Greater Los Angeles area. “Most companies can easily reduce their worker’s compensation costs and experience ratings with a few simple changes, and the right medical delivery system as a partner”

Scott Adams, DDS General and Cosmetic Dentistry

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Douglas M. Martin, DDS, FAAID, FICOI, DABOI/ID

Dax F. Martin, DDS General, Implant and Cosmetic Dentistry

Martin Dentistry 1310 E. Swain Rd., Ste 2 • Stockton, (209) 951-4251 Martin Dentistry has been serving the residents of the San Joaquin County area for 38 years offering the full range of dental services. Dr. Douglas Martin is one of the leading implant dentists in the world. Dr. Martin presented the 2011 keynote address to the Indian Society of Oral Implantology. The Custom Osseous Integrated Implants that Dr. Martin helped develop have shown a 97% survival rate at 10 years and are now expected to last a lifetime. These custom dental implants can restore quality of life when existing dentures can no longer be relined to work adequately to allow functionality. Dr. Martin, a graduate of UCSF, is a Diplomate of the American Board of Oral Implantology / Implant Dentistry, a Fellow of the International Congress of Oral Implantology, and a Fellow of the American Association of Implant Dentistry. Dr. Dax Martin joined his father after graduating from UCSF Dental School in 2002 and is now a full partner in the practice. Bringing a fresh modern approach to dentistry, he is certified in Conscious Sedation, and has taken extensive courses in implantology and is a member of the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry. Martin Dentistry offers dental solutions to solve even the worst problems that can meet almost any budget.

Dr. Randall Stettler

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General and Cosmetic Dentistry

Village Dental Care 1710 E. March Lane #2B Stockton, CA 95210 (209) 474-1000 www.villagedentalcarestockton.com Dr. Scott Adams has been practicing dentistry in the San Joaquin Valley for over 30 years. As a longtime resident, he truly loves this area and the hardworking people here. He and his wife Becki have six married children and nine grandchildren whom he enjoys chasing around. Dr. Adams attended Dental School in Dallas and did his undergraduate years at Brigham Young University in Utah. “I believe we, at Village Dental Care, have developed a unique atmosphere of delivering dental treatment to our patients and having a little fun along the way.” Dr. Raman Singh graduated from one of the best Dental Schools in India and furthered his dental education at New York University and UCLA. With 20 years of dental experience, Dr. Singh stays at the forefront of his field, actively taking CE courses to update his knowledge and experience and is a preferred provider for Invisalign treatment. Dr. Singh enjoys the company of family and friends, enjoys tennis, hiking, traveling, cooking and gardening.

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California Oral Surgery Center 6529 Inglewood Ave, Ste. A-1 Stockton (209) 473-3788 www.calioralsurgery.com Board-certified oral surgeon Dr. Randall Stettler has over 20 years of experience in oral surgery and is considered one of the top implant oral surgeons in the country, specializing in immediate load, Procera, and all-on-four clinical solutions. A diplomat of the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, he is a graduate of the University of Missouri-Kansas City Dental School and completed his oral surgery training at Walter Reed Medical Center. His California Oral Surgery Center practice in Stockton is dedicated to excellence and offers patients a wide variety of services, including implants, wisdom and single tooth removal, full mouth extractions, genoplasty, and other jaw surgeries. Combining state-of-the-art guided surgical techniques and diagnostic tools with his unparalleled expertise, Dr. Stettler can often restore the natural beauty of your smile in a single session. This includes: teeth in an hour, full mouth extractions to implants in one day, and dentures to implants in one day.

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2013 San Joaquin Physicians Directory How to Use the Physicians Directory The Physicians Directory of the San Joaquin Medical and Health Guide is designed for easy use and contains the listings of those belonging to the San Joaquin Medical Society. It includes over 400 doctors in more than 50 specialty areas. Please Note that all Kaiser doctors in San Joaquin county are also members of the San Joaquin Medical Society, but not listed here. This listing includes area of expertise, address, city, and phone.

Allergy Del Paine, Dennis 5309 Carrington Cir Stockton, (209) 951-4100 Allergy & Immunology Bensch, George Allergy Immunology & Asthma Medical Group 4628 Georgetown Place Stockton, (209) 951-5353

Yecies, Jerold Allergy Immunology & Asthma Medical Group 4628 Georgetown Place Stockton, (209) 951-5353

Manshadi, Ramin San Joaquin Cardiology Medical Group, Inc. 2633 Pacific Ave Stockton, (209) 944-5530

Allison, Howard 500 W Eaton Avenue Tracy, (209) 832-3222 Buhari, Fram San Joaquin Cardiology Medical Group, Inc. 2333 N California St Stockton, (209) 464-7681 Cacho, Alvin San Joaquin Cardiology Medical Group, Inc. 2800 N California St, Ste 1 Stockton, (209) 942-1161

Anatomic Pathology Mohan, Deepak San Joaquin General Hospital 500 W Hospital Road-Medical Lab French Camp, (209) 468-6069 Anesthesiology Bhende, Kishore Sutter Gould Medical Foundation 600 Coffee Road - Attn: Jackie Meyer Modesto, (209) 955-3001

Halderman, James Sutter Gould Medical Foundation 1420 N Tracy Blvd Tracy, (209) 832-6026 Imeson, Shale Morpheus Anesthesia Inc. 2626 N California St, Ste G Stockton, (209) 464-9846 Oh, Samuel Sutter Gould Medical Foundation 600 Coffee Rd Modesto, (209) 524-1211

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Sarti, Juan Sutter Gould Medical Foundation 600 Coffee Rd Modesto, (209) 955-3000

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Lu, Jun Sutter Gould Medical Foundation 2505 W Hammer Lane Stockton, (209) 954-3370

Lim, David Stockton Cardiology Medical Group 415 E Harding Way, Ste D Stockton, (209) 944-5750

Vadde, Vinutha 1777 W Yosemite Ave Manteca, (209) 825-3630

Bensch, Gregory Allergy Immunology & Asthma Medical Group 4628 Georgetown Place Stockton, (209) 951-5353

Ching, Kenneth 817 Coffee Road, Ste C3 Modesto, (209) 482-5778

Perumbeti V, Prasad Sutter Gould Medical Foundation 600 Coffee Road Modesto, (209) 524-1211

Charos, George Stockton Cardiology Medical Group 415 E Harding Way, Ste D Stockton, (209) 944-5750 Chothia, Abbas Stockton Cardiology Medical Group 415 E Harding Way, Ste D Stockton, (209) 944-5750 Emani, Venkata San Joaquin Cardiology Medical Group, Inc. 1148 Norman Dr, Ste 2 Manteca, (209) 239-7852 Grewal, Gurinder San Joaquin Cardiology Medical Group, Inc. 530 W Eaton Ave, Ste A Tracy, (209) 836-0364 Kunamneni, Basava 6409 Brook Hollow Circle Stockton, (209) 464-7681

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Olowoyeye, John Delta Heart Medical Clinic 1801 E March Lane, Ste A170 Stockton, (209) 951-9884 Punjya, Rajiv Stockton Cardiology Medical Group 415 E Harding Way, Ste D Stockton, (209) 832-0343 Punnam, Sujeeth Delta Heart Medical Clinic 1801 E March Lane, Ste A170 Stockton, (209) 951-9884 Raina, Surrender Stockton Cardiology Medical Group 415 E Harding Way, Ste D Stockton, (209) 944-5750 Randhawa, Tejpal Pacific Heart & Vascular Institute 1801 E March Lane, Ste D400 Stockton, (209) 464-3615 Singh, Amardeep Stockton Cardiology Medical Group 415 E Harding Way, Ste D Stockton, (209) 944-5750 Vaishampayan, Sanjeev Stockton Cardiology Medical Group 1148-3 Norman Drive Manteca, (209) 824-1555 Waters, Richard Stockton Cardiology Medical Group 415 E Harding Way, Ste D Stockton, (209) 944-5750 Cardiovascular Surgery Felahy, Isam 2800 N California St, Ste 15 Stockton, (209) 466-3457 Morrissey, James Stockton Cardiothoracic Surgical Medical Group 1617 N California St, Ste 1D Stockton, (209) 948-1234

Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Ruggles, James 5361 N Pershing Ave, Ste I-2 Stockton, (209) 465-0772 Clinical Pathology Connolly, Stephen Stockton Pathology Medical Group 1800 N California St Stockton, (209) 467-6491 Spindler, Benjamin Delta Blood Bank P.O. Box 800 Stockton, (209) 943-3830 Colon and Rectal Surgery Tuxen, Peter 1901 N California Street Stockton, (209) 948-0578 Yavrouian, Robert 1805 N California St, Ste 409 Stockton, (209) 946-6800 Cardiothoracic Surgery Tendulkar, Amod 1617 N California St, Ste 1D Stockton, (209) 948-1234 Dermatology Bock, Gerald California Skin Laser Center 1617 St Mark’s Plaza, Ste C Stockton, (209) 956-4260 Gupta, Rajnish Sutter Gould Medical Foundation 2545 W Hammer Lane Stockton, (209) 957-3821 Hart, Roland Sutter Gould Medical Foundation 2545 W Hammer Lane Stockton, (209) 957-3821 Herbold, Kyle Quail Lakes Dermatology 4553 Quail Lakes Dr Stockton, (209) 951-1133 Jacobs, Stuart 5345 N El Dorado St, Ste 12 Stockton, (209) 957-6662

Prescott, Clinton Central Valley Dermatology 296 N Cottage Ave Manteca, (209) 239-2901 Yourchek, Walter Quail Lakes Dermatology 4553 Quail Lakes Dr Stockton, (209) 992-1717 Diagnostic Radiology Choo, Clifton Stockton Diagnostic Imaging 1801 E March Lane, Ste A130 Stockton, (209) 475-9871 Del Paine, M Louise 9934 Laron Court Stockton, (209) 466-5028 Kapadia, Brij Stockton MRI 2320 N California St Stockton, (209) 466-2000 Kokoris, Sam Central Valley Imaging 1530 N Bessie Ave, Ste 108 Tracy, (209) 833-2393 Lien, Conway Central Valley Imaging 1530 N Bessie Ave, Ste 108 Tracy, (209) 833-2393 McGirr, Douglas St Joseph’s Imaging Centers 1800 N California St Stockton, (209) 467-6363 Porzio, Richard Central Valley Imaging 1530 N Bessie Ave, Ste 108 Tracy, (209) 833-2393 Rigdon, Michael St Joseph’s Imaging Centers 1800 N California St Stockton, (209) 467-6363 Sattah, Mario Central Valley Imaging 1530 N Bessie Ave, Ste 108 Tracy, (209) 833-2393 Singh, T Central Valley Imaging 1530 N Bessie Ave, Ste 108 Tracy, (209) 833-2393

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2013 San Joaquin Physicians Directory Yu, Kyle Central Valley Imaging 1530 N Bessie Ave, Ste 108 Tracy, (209) 833-2393

Bishop, Dale Health Plan of San Joaquin 7751 S Manthey Road French Camp, (209) 461-2281

Emergency Medicine Abbott, Abraham 20157 Greenview Drive Woodbridge, (209) 825-3555

Browne, Robert 415 E Harding Way, Ste A Stockton, (209) 948-1217 Buhari, Shiraz Anchor Family Medical Group 1805 N California St, Ste 401 Stockton, (209) 477-4421

Herrera, Michael St Joseph’s Medical Center 1800 N. California Street Stockton, (209) 467-6400

Bylsma, John Sutter Gould Medical Foundation 2505 W Hammer Lane Stockton, (209) 957-7050

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Chan, Pak Lockeford Medical Association P.O. Box 637 Lockeford, (209) 727-5523

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Chapa, Eric 1947 N California St, Ste A Stockton, (209) 466-0831

Huang, Frank Lodi Memorial Vine Community Clinics 1235 W Vine Street, Ste 22 Lodi, (209) 334-8520

Coats, Timothy 545 E Cleveland St, Ste A Stockton, (209) 472-8400

Reddy, Archana San Joaquin General Hospital 500 W Hospital Road French Camp, (209) 468-6618

Cox, Kiana Lee Sutter Gould Medical Foundation 1300 W Lodi Ave, Ste P Lodi, (209) 366-1990

Rooke, James Sutter Gould Medical Foundation 2505 W Hammer Lane Stockton, (209) 943-2041

De Guzman, Rodney Anchor Family Medical Group 1805 N California St, Ste 401 Stockton, (209) 477-4421

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Delgado, Carlos Sutter Gould Medical Foundation 2505 W Hammer Lane Stockton, (209) 957-7050

Abellera, Guido 123 S Commerce St, Ste D Stockton, (209) 467-6825

Dorsey, Lisa Sutter Gould Medical Foundation 2545 W Hammer Lane Stockton, (209) 954-4040

Adeshina, Tawanda 7373 West Lane Stockton, (209) 476-3380 Ali, Syed Sutter Gould Medical Foundation 1335 S Fairmont Ave Lodi, (209) 366-2007 Beck, William 8632 Alhambra Stockton, (209) 957-6001 Birlew, Nicholas Stockton Urgent Care Medical Clinic, Inc 1148 W Hammer Lane Stockton, (209) 952-9696

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Duncan, David Sutter Gould Medical Foundation 1335 S Fairmont Ave Lodi, (209) 366-2007 Ecker, Brien Sutter Gould Medical Foundation 2505 W Hammer Lane Stockton, (209) 957-7050 Francisco, Marie Waterfront Medical Dental Building 123 S Commerce St, Ste E Stockton, (209) 948-3009

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Golden, Otashe California Primary Care 512 W Harding Way Stockton, (209) 406-0541 Gupta, Madhu 2185 W Grant Line Road Tracy

Nelson, Steven Sutter Gould Medical Foundation 2505 W Hammer Lane Stockton, (209) 957-7050 Newman, John 7373 West Lane Stockton, (209) 476-5065

Hashimoto, Harvey Harvey Hashimoto, MD, Inc. 1901 W Kettleman Lane, Ste 200 Lodi, (209) 334-8540

Qamar, Samina Sutter Gould Medical Foundation 1300 W Lodi Ave, Ste P Lodi, (209) 366-1990

Hill, Raissa 77 W March Lane, Ste A Stockton, (209) 477-5552

Rankin, Barbara Sutter Gould Medical Foundation 2505 W Hammer Lane Stockton, (209) 957-7050

Hoff, Mark 999 S Fairmont Ave, Ste 135 Lodi, (209) 366-2031 Jahangiri, Samira St Joseph’s Medical Group 3132 W March Lane, Ste 5 Stockton, (209) 475-5500 Kandaswamy, Priya Sutter Gould Medical Foundation 830 S Ham Lane, Ste 24 Lodi, (209) 366-2008 Kaur, Savneet Sutter Gould Medical Foundation 2151 W Grant Line Road Tracy, (209) 832-0535 Kelaita, Dean Silver Oak Medical Office 702 Mtn Ranch Rd, P.O. Box 636 San Andreas , (209) 754-0870

Reddy, Raghunath Raghunath Reddy, MD 1805 N California St, Ste 102 Stockton, (209) 946-4000 Ren, Daan Sutter Gould Medical Foundation 2151 W Grant Line Road Tracy, (209) 832-0535 Royer, Jerry San Joaquin General Hospital 500 W Hospital Road French Camp, (209) 468-6600 Sackschewsky, Paul Sutter Gould Medical Foundation 1335 S Fairmont Ave Lodi, (209) 366-2007 Saluta-Ferrer, Maria Elena Sutter Gould Medical Foundation 1335 S Fairmont Ave Lodi, (209) 366-2007

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Lazdins, Andris Eaton Medical Plaza 433 W Eaton Ave Tracy, (209) 833-3930

Saxena, Meeta 2185 W Grant Line Road Tracy, (209) 839-6408

Mahoney, Thomas Community Medical Centers, Inc. P.O. Box 779 Stockton, (209) 373-2800

Schafer, Jonathan Sutter Gould Medical Foundation 1300 W Lodi Ave, Ste P Lodi, (209) 366-1990

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Shen, I-Hsuan Sutter Gould Medical Foundation 2151 W Grant Line Road Tracy, (209) 832-0535

Mullen, Kenneth Lodi Memorial Community Clinics 1901 W Kettleman Lane, Ste 200 Lodi, (209) 334-8540

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Sidhu, Amrik 2800 N California St, Ste 10 Stockton, (209) 462-7277 Solanki, Kirti 415 E Harding Way, Ste A Stockton (209) 948-1217 Spracher, Joseph 420 W Acacia St, Ste 1 Stockton, (209) 948-1583 Stammler, Kira 9030 N Cypress Ave, Lodi Tanson, Elvis Westlane Medical Clinic Inc 4873 West Lane, Ste A Stockton, (209) 472-1515 Tanson, Gabriel Westlane Medical Clinic Inc 4873 West Lane, Ste A Stockton, (209) 472-1515 Tso, San 77 W March Lane, Ste A Stockton, (209) 477-5552 Vakhshouri, Khosrow Sutter Gould Medical Foundation 2151 W Grant Line Road Tracy, (209) 832-0535 Vasti, Ernest 1947 N California St, Ste C Stockton, (209) 463-0891 Wager E., Walter Sutter Gould Medical Foundation 2505 W Hammer Lane Stockton, (209) 957-7050 Wall, Steven St Joseph’s Medical Group P.O. Box 1378 Lockeford, (209) 475-5500 Waters, Paul St Joseph’s Medical Associates, Inc 1805 N California St, Ste 201 Stockton, (209) 939-3840 Wolf, Karl Manteca Medical Clinic 1262 E North Street Manteca, (209) 823-7646 Wong, Clyde St Joseph’s Medical Group 2408 Chianti Cir Modesto, (209) 475-5500 Wong, Robin 2003 N California St Stockton, (209) 466-0537

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Yee, Richard Sutter Gould Medical Foundation 1300 W Lodi Ave, Ste P Lodi, (209) 366-1990 Yeh, Timothy 1801 E March Lane, Ste D460 Stockton, (209) 472-2300

Arismendi, Christopher 420 W Acacia St, Ste 3 Stockton, (209) 466-9694

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Bechtel, Timothy 1805 N California St, Ste 201 Stockton, (209) 939-3833

Jafri, Asma San Joaquin General Hospital 500 West Hospital Rd French Camp, (951) 486-5610

Chang, Tony 7373 West Lane Stockton, (209) 476-5998

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Garcia, Donald 123 S Commerce St, Ste F Stockton, (209) 465-2711

Aarons, David 1121 W Vine Street, Ste 14 Lodi, (209) 334-3153 Mahil, Sohan Sutter Gould Medical Foundation 2626 N California St, Ste M Stockton, (209) 466-2235 Malik, Iftikhar 2800 N California St, Ste 7 Stockton, (209) 941-0791

Rishwain, George Sutter Gould Medical Foundation 1805 N California St, Ste 310 Stockton, (209) 464-6000

General Practice Holmes, James 1502 St Marks Plaza, Ste 5 Stockton, (209) 466-8683 Jirasut, Dumrong 75 W March Lane, Ste H Stockton, (209) 477-4485 Lang, Maynard 534 E Pine Street, Ste B Stockton, (209) 466-1980

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Goldberg, Steven Steven L. Goldberg, M.D., Inc. 2216 N California St, Ste A Stockton, (209) 948-2001 Gu, Dena 7373 West Lane Stockton, (209) 476-3856 Gur, Ilia Sutter Gould Medical Foundation 2545 W Hammer Lane Stockton, (209) 941-0127

Protell, Robert 1901 N California Street Stockton, (209) 464-9355

Newman, Harry 1212 W Center St, Ste 52 Manteca (209) 835-4141

General Surgery Allocco, Frances 7373 West Lane Stockton, (209) 476-3731

Zuniga, Ramiro San Joaquin General Hospital 500 W Hospital Road French Camp, (209) 468-6768

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Shergill, Harbhajan 5345 N El Dorado St, Ste 3 Stockton, (209) 478-4041

Hudlin, I. Christopher Sutter Gould Medical Foundation 2545 W Hammer Lane Stockton, (209) 941-0127 Ketelaar, Michael 1231 W Vine St, Ste 19 Lodi, (209) 368-7121

Shih, Yong 1234 E North St, Ste 105 Manteca, (209) 239-8086 Simeon, Rolando 801 S Ham Lane, Ste E Lodi, (209) 333-1441 Sloan, Dean Sutter Gould Medical Foundation 2545 W Hammer Lane Stockton, (209) 462-1365 Sorour, Nagui Nagui N Sorour MD, Inc. 999 S Fairmont Ave, Ste 100 Lodi, (209) 334-2010 Tay, Grace 7373 West Lane Stockton, (209) 476-3606 Taylor, Earl 2075 Edgewater Ct Stockton, (209) 466-0678 Weiner, Jerry 1206 E North Street Manteca, (209) 823-7874 Hematology Shum, James 7373 West Lane Stockton, (209) 476-5168 Hematology/Oncology Bangalor, Neelesh San Joaquin Hematology Oncology P.O. Box 7935 Stockton, (209) 839-9115 Dighe, Prasad Stockton Hematology Oncology 2626 N California St, Ste B Stockton, (209) 466-2626

Oliver, Peter Silver Oak Medical Office 702 Mtn Ranch Rd, P.O. Box 636 San Andreas, (209) 754-0870

Kiraly, John Delta-Sierra Hematology & Oncology 2407 W Vine St, Ste A Lodi, (209) 334-1614

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Mehdi, Aminder Stockton Hematology Oncology 2626 N California St, Ste B Stockton, (209) 466-2626

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Colla, Corey Sutter Gould Medical Foundation 999 S Fairmont Ave, Ste 130 Lodi, (209) 366-2001 Daftary, Ashok St Joseph’s Medical Group 3132 W March Lane, Ste 5 Stockton, (209) 475-5500 Drummond, Peter Sutter Gould Medical Foundation 2505 W Hammer Lane Stockton, (209) 954-3370 D’Souza, Rosamani 7373 West Lane Stockton, (209) 938-0366 Duong, Man 7373 West Lane Stockton, (209) 476-5723

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Maternal and Fetal Medicine

Parikh, Kinnari 16201 E Sheltered Cove Lathrop, (209) 468-7523

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Public Health and General Preventative Medicine

Odama, Tomio 1117 W Tokay St, Ste A Lodi, (209) 333-2551

Furst, Karen San Joaquin County Public Health P.O. Box 2009 Stockton, (209) 468-3411

Saadat, Mohsen San Joaquin General Hospital 500 W Hospital Road-Internal Medicine French Camp, (209) 468-7468

Neurology

Saffier, James San Joaquin General Hospital 3659 N Merrimac Circle Stockton, (209) 466-4081

Chan, Jacqueline Sutter Gould Medical Foundation 447 W Eaton Avenue Tracy, (209) 830-4062

Sain, Anil North Street Family Practice 1140 Norman Dr, Ste 101 Manteca, (209) 825-7748

Helman, Dale 256 San Jose Street, Suite A Salinas, (831) 757-5149

Schilling, George Sutter Gould Medical Foundation 2505 W Hammer Lane Stockton, (209) 952-1455

Oshtory, Meherji 2626 N California St, Ste I Stockton, (209) 944-5730

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Williams, Robert Sutter Gould Medical Foundation 2151 W Grant Line Road Tracy, (209) 832-0535

Huang-Santos, Nancy 999 S Fairmont Ave, Ste 125 Lodi, (209) 339-8800

Soung, Jerry 1610 N El Dorado St, Ste 17 Stockton, (209) 465-5107 Soung, Lian 1610 N El Dorado St, Ste 17 Stockton, (209) 465-5107 Steinberg, Joel 840 S Fairmont Ave, Ste 3 Lodi, (209) 366-1202 Nuclear Medicine Isidoro, Francis Stockton MRI 2320 N California St Stockton, (209) 466-2000 Neurological Surgery Gregorius, F. Karl 2209 N California St Stockton, (209) 943-0305 Senegor, Moris 2209 N California St Stockton, (209) 943-0305 Obstetrics and Gynecology

Arthur, Afiba P Gill OB/GYN Medical Group 999 S Fairmont Ave, Ste 225 Lodi, (209) 334-3343 Berbano, Melba 1801 E March Lane, Ste C320 Stockton, (209) 957-5888

Nephrology Frank, Lawrence San Joaquin General Hospital 500 W Hospital Road - Dialysis Clinic French Camp, (209) 468-6080

Bouchard, Linda P Gill OB/GYN Medical Group 1234 E North St, Ste 102 Manteca, (209) 824-2202

Herron, George 1610 N El Dorado St, Ste 17 Stockton, (209) 465-5107

Dodd, Philip Sutter Gould Medical Foundation 999 S Fairmont Ave, Ste 200 Lodi, (209) 334-3333

Huatuco, Aibar A & I Huatuco, Inc. 1530 N Bessie Ave, Ste 102 Tracy, (209) 836-1627

Eibling, David Health Plan of San Joaquin 7751 S Manthey Road French Campm, (209) 461-2309

Maddula, Mallareddy Valley Kidney Clinic 1801 E March Lane, Ste B265 Stockton, (209) 546-1868

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Garza, Crisoforo San Joaquin General Hospital P.O. Box 1020 Stockton, (209) 468-6600

Gill, Jasbir P Gill OB/GYN Medical Group P.O. Box 1450 Lodi, (209) 466-8546

Nguyen, Nam Sutter Gould Medical Foundation 1407 N Tracy Blvd Tracy, (209) 835-0100

Gill, Parampal P Gill OB/GYN Medical Group P.O. Box 1450 Lodi, (209) 334-4924

Pennisi, Vincent P Gill OB/GYN Medical Group P.O. Box 1450 Lodi, (209) 466-8546

Harris-Stansil, Tonja P Gill OB/GYN Medical Group P.O. Box 1090 Lodi, (209) 824-2202

Phung, Jennifer P Gill OB/GYN Medical Group P.O. Box 1450 Lodi, (209) 466-8546

Hatton, Patricia Patricia Ann Hatton, M.D., Inc. 435 E Harding Way, Ste 1 Stockton, (209) 464-4796

Redding, Joseph Sutter Gould Medical Foundation 2545 W Hammer Lane Stockton, (209) 948-5940

Howen, Robert Sutter Gould Medical Foundation 999 S Fairmont Ave, Ste 200 Lodi, (209) 334-3333

Rine, Kevin P Gill OB/GYN Medical Group 1617 N California St, Ste 2A Stockton, (209) 466-8546

Kim, John P Gill OB/GYN Medical Group P.O. Box 1090 Lodi, (209) 466-8546

Sackschewsky, Leslie Sutter Gould Medical Foundation 999 S Fairmont Ave, Ste 200 Lodi, (209) 334-3333

Lo, Larry Larry J. Lo, MD, Inc. 427 W Eaton Ave Tracy, (209) 229-3700

Savage, George 1805 N California St, Ste 202 Stockton, (209) 451-1421

Malika, Poonamalee Sutter Gould Medical Foundation 1407 N Tracy Blvd Tracy, (209) 835-0100 Maloney, Jane Sutter Gould Medical Foundation 999 S Fairmont Ave, Ste 205 Lodi, (209) 334-3333 Mclaughlin, Kimberly P Gill OB/GYN Medical Group P.O. Box 1090 Lodi, (209) 466-8546 Motiu, Petre 52 Laurel Street Valley Springs, (209) 772-1190 Nakashima, Carol Sutter Gould Medical Foundation 999 S Fairmont Ave, Ste 200 Lodi, (209) 334-3333 Nakka, Bhagya 420 W Acacia St, Ste 22 Stockton, (209) 242-2690 Nambisan, Maya P Gill OB/GYN Medical Group 1234 E North St #102 Manteca, (209) 824-2202

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2013 San Joaquin Physicians Directory Vu, Gentry 73 W March Lane, Ste A Stockton, (209) 475-9762

Lin, Stephen Central Valley Eye Medical Group 36 W Yokuts Ave, Ste 1 Stockton, (209) 952-3700

Washington, Sharon 632 W 11th St, Ste 211 Tracy, (209) 836-3384 Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Payne, Jeffrey Bunch - Payne, Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery 756 Porter Ave, Ste 400 Stockton, (209) 951-6387 Veaco, Nicolas Brookside Oral Surgery 3427 Deer Park Dr, Ste B Stockton, (209) 951-9045 Occupational Medicine Sepiol, James US Health Works Medical Group, Stockton (West) 1429 W Fremont St Stockton, (209) 546-7767

Canzano, John Zeiter Eye Medical Group, Inc. 255 E Weber Avenue Stockton, (209) 951-1178

Mammo, Rebecca 1805 N California St, Ste 101 Stockton, (209) 948-5515 Miselis, Kenneth Heritage Eye, Skin & Laser Center 445 W Poplar Street Stockton, (209) 465-5933 Nakanishi, Alan Delta Eye Medical Group, Inc. 1617 St Mark’s Plaza, Ste D Stockton, (209) 478-1797

Wong, Richard Zeiter Eye Medical Group, Inc. 255 E Weber Avenue Stockton, (209) 466-5566

Chen, Andrew Delta Eye Medical Group, Inc. 521 S Ham Lane, Ste A Lodi, (209) 334-5886

Zeiter, John Zeiter Eye Medical Group, Inc. 255 E Weber Avenue Stockton, (209) 466-5566

Cockerham, Kimberly Zeiter Eye Medical Group, Inc. 4868 St. Andrews Drive Stockton, (209) 466-5566 Foster, R. Scott Central Valley Eye Medical Group 36 W Yokuts Ave, Ste 1 Stockton, (209) 952-3700 Hand, Harold Zeiter Eye Medical Group, Inc. 255 E Weber Avenue Stockton, (209) 483-0663 Hsu, Victoria Central Valley Eye Medical Group 36 W Yokuts Avenue, Ste 1 Stockton, (209) 952-3700

Zeiter, Joseph E. Zeiter Eye Medical Group, Inc. 255 E Weber Avenue Stockton, (209) 951-1178 Zeiter, Joseph T. Zeiter Eye Medical Group, Inc. 255 E Weber Ave Stockton, (209) 466-5566 Vadrevu, Vijayalakshmi Center For Sight 1899 W March Ln Stockton, (209) 623-4700 Orthopaedic Surgery Bethune, D. Scott Sutter Gould Medical Foundation 2545 W Hammer Lane Stockton, (209) 948-1641

Ing, Jeffrey Delta Eye Medical Group, Inc. 1617 St Mark’s Plaza, Ste D Stockton, (209) 478-1797 Kim, Stevens Central Valley Eye Medical Group 36 W Yokuts Ave, Ste 1 Stockton, (209) 952-3700 SAN JOAQUIN HEALTH

Louie, Deanna Center For Sight 1899 W March Lane Stockton, (209) 623-4700

Tsuchiya, Pamela Delta Eye Medical Group, Inc. 2160 W Grant Line Rd, Ste 100 Tracy, (209) 835-2227

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Levinsohn, Daniel Center For Sight 1899 W March Ln Stockton, (209) 623-4700

Bottke, Craig Sutter Gould Medical Foundation 2545 W Hammer Lane Stockton, (209) 948-1641

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Cahill, Edward Alpine Orthopaedic Medical Group, Inc. 2488 N California St Stockton, (209) 948-3333

Salamon, Peter Alpine Orthopaedic Medical Group, Inc. 2488 N California St Stockton, (209) 948-3333

Dowbak, John P.O. Box 7964 Stockton, (209) 468-6620

Westin, George Alpine Orthopaedic Medical Group, Inc. 2488 N California St Stockton, (209) 948-3333

Eager, Steven Alpine Orthopaedic Medical Group, Inc. 2488 N California St Stockton, (209) 948-3333 Hahn, Michael 2488 N California St Stockton, (209) 948-3333 Kawaguchi, Alan Alpine Orthopaedic Medical Group, Inc. 2488 N California St Stockton, (209) 948-3333 Krpan, Christopher 1300 Kurt Drive, Ste 105 Angels Camp, (209) 736-1147 Leung, Vincent Alpine Orthopaedic Medical Group, Inc. 2488 N California St Stockton, (209) 948-3333 Macko, Victor Sutter Gould Medical Foundation 2545 W Hammer Lane Stockton, (209) 948-1641 McKenzie, Thomas Lodi Orthopaedic Medical Group, Inc. 924 S Fairmont Ave Lodi, (209) 334-2590

Winter, Roland Alpine Orthopaedic Medical Group, Inc. 2488 N California St Stockton, (209) 948-3333 Yamada, Donald 1140 Norman Drive, Ste 104 Manteca, (209) 824-8100 Orthopaedic Sports Medicine Crooks, Jerry Sutter Gould Medical Foundation 2545 W Hammer Lane Stockton, (209) 948-1641 Orthopaedic Surgery of Spine Alegre, Gary Alpine Orthopaedic Medical Group, Inc. 2488 N California St Stockton, (209) 948-3333 Le, Anh Alpine Orthopaedic Medical Group, Inc. 2488 N California St Stockton, (209) 948-3333 Otolaryngology

Mikaelian, Kevin Sutter Gould Medical Foundation 2545 W Hammer Lane Stockton, (209) 948-1641

Balfour, Morris Lodi Plaza Head & Neck 999 S Fairmont Ave, Ste 215 Lodi, (209) 333-8510

Murata, Gary Alpine Orthopaedic Medical Group, Inc. 2488 N California St Stockton, (209) 948-3333

Bennett, Kristin Pacific Surgical Associates 3132 W March Lane, Ste 2 Stockton, (209) 952-0483

Nakata, Roland 815 S Fairmont Ave Lodi, (209) 333-1884

Dong, Ronald Pacific Surgical Associates 3132 W March Lane, Ste 2 Stockton, (209) 952-0483

Pucelik, James San Joaquin General Hospital P.O. Box 1020 Stockton, (209) 468-6622

Guendert, Denise Lodi Plaza Head & Neck 999 S Fairmont Ave, Ste 215 Lodi, (209) 333-8510

Robinson, Ronald Sutter Gould Medical Foundation 2545 W Hammer Lane Stockton, (209) 948-1641

Johnson, Charles Excell E.N.T. Medical Group, Inc. 1617 N California St, Ste 2D Stockton, (209) 943-5185

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Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Barzaga, Graciela Barzaga Pain Clinic 2626 N California St, Ste C Stockton, (209) 465-7463 Pain Medicine Phan, Alex Alpine Orthopaedic Medical Group, Inc. 2488 N California St Stockton, (209) 948-3333 Plastic Surgery Burlin, Joseph 1805 N California St, Ste 405 Stockton, (209) 870-7100 Silverton, John 3031 W March Lane, Ste 101 Stockton, (209) 952-2251 Vu, Hugh Vu Plastic Surgery 1617 St Mark’s Plaza, Ste E-F Stockton, (209) 476-7074 Pathology Jensen, David Stockton Pathology Medical Group 2131 N California St Stockton, (209) 465-6221 McDavit, Jeffrey Stockton Pathology Medical Group 1800 N California St Stockton, (209) 461-5340 Milano, Elvira Delta Pathology 3133 W March Lane, Ste 1040 Stockton, (209) 320-6118 Nishiki, Mark Stockton Pathology Medical Group 1800 N California St Stockton, (209) 467-6491 Omalu, Bennet 1132 Junewood Court, Lodi Pang, Lily Stockton Pathology Medical Group 1800 N California St Stockton, (209) 467-6491 Siu, Albert Delta Pathology 3133 W March Lane, Ste 1040 Stockton, (209) 477-4432

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Pulmonary Disease de Polo J., Lawrence 1801 E March Lane, Ste C300 Stockton, (209) 948-1425

Vongtama, Dan St Teresa Comprehensive Cancer Center 4722 Quail Lakes Dr, Ste B Stockton, (209) 472-1848

Goswami, Sanjeev Pacific Sleep Disorders Center 1801 E March Lane, Ste C300 Stockton, (209) 464-6422

Wong, Henry St Joseph’s Medical Center 1800 N California St Stockton, (209) 467-6335

Monie, Robert Sierra Valley Lung & Sleep Medical Group 1805 N California St, Ste 206 Stockton, (209) 466-8011 Radiology Dietrich, Daniel Valley MRI & Radiology Inc. 546 E Pine Street Stockton, (209) 467-1000 Federal W., Aubrey Valley MRI & Radiology Inc. 546 E Pine Street Stockton, (209) 467-1000 Funamura, Jack Stockton MRI 2320 N California St Stockton, (209) 466-2000 Jamshidi, Javad Stockton MRI 2320 N California St Stockton, (209) 466-2000 Khoury, George Stockton Diagnostic Imaging 1801 E March Lane, Ste A130 Stockton, (209) 475-9871 Lim, Robert Central Valley Imaging 1530 N Bessie Ave, Ste 108 Tracy, (209) 833-2393 Stillman, Charles Valley MRI & Radiology Inc. 546 E Pine Street Stockton, (209) 467-1000 Reumatology Saharan, Sahdev 2800 N California St, Ste 5 Stockton, (209) 462-7246 Radiation Oncology McLoughlin, Travers Ben Schaffer Cancer Institute 311 S Ham Lane Lodi, (209) 365-1761

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Zheng, Wei St Joseph’s Medical Group 1901 N California Street Stockton, (209) 475-5500 Urgent Care Yip, Peter Sutter Gould Medical Foundation 2545 W Hammer Lane Stockton, (209) 954-4040 Vascular Medicine

Kass, Ronald Stockton Pulmonary Medical Clinic 1801 E March Lane, Ste C300 Stockton, (209) 464-6422 Thoracic Surgery Mahmoud, Ahmed San Joaquin General Hospital P.O. Box 1020 Stockton, (209) 468-6137

Dentoni, Stephanie California Vein & Vascular Institute 2216 N California St, Ste C Stockton, (209) 462-8346 Vascular Surgery Gelfand, Dmitri 2545 W Hammer Lane Stockton, (209) 941-0127

Urology Albert, N. Erick Lodi Urological Medical Group Inc 830 S Ham Lane, Ste 26 Lodi, (209) 368-6661

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Allison, Ronald Stockton Urological 415 E Harding Way, Ste H Stockton, (209) 943-2107 Chao, Debby 1789 W Yosemite Ave Manteca, (209) 858-7773 Garbeff, Peter Sutter Gould Medical Foundation 2545 W Hammer Lane Stockton, (209) 941-0371 Little, Nancy Lodi Urological Medical Group Inc 830 S Ham Lane, Ste 26 Lodi, (209) 368-6661 Roemer, Kurt Sutter Gould Medical Foundation 2545 W Hammer Lane Stockton, (209) 941-0371 Sethi, Prithipal 1805 N California St, Ste 303 Stockton, (209) 464-3627 Sorbera, Thomas Lodi Memorial Vine Community Clinics 1235 W Vine Street, Ste 22 Lodi, (209) 368-8520

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Chiropractic

Ronald S. Noriesta, D.D.S. 3031 W. March Lane, Suite 340, Stockton (209) 472-7500, oneappointment.com

Blood Banks Delta Blood Bank Multiple Locations (209) 943-3830, deltabloodbank.org BloodSource 6385 Pacific Ave., Stockton (866) 822-5663, bloodsource.org

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Dentistry All About Smiles 5904 North El Dorado St., Suite C, Stockton (209) 957-8907, allaboutsmilesca.com

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California oral surgery 6529 Inglewood Avenue, Suite A-1, Stockton (209) 473-3788, calioralsurgery.com

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Yusuke Suzuki DMD & Associates 801 South Ham L., Suite L, Lodi (209) 334-0630, suzukimd.com

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Wheeler Orthodontics 4568 Feather River Dr., Stockton (209) 951-0151, wheelerortho.com

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Gill Obstetrics and Gynecology, Medical Group Inc. Multiple locations gillobgyn.com

Arbor Nursing Center 900 N. Church St., Lodi (209) 333-1222

Bhagya Nakka, MD, FACOG 420 W. Acacia St., Suite 22, Stockton (209) 242-2690, drnakkaobgyn.com

Arbor Place Assisted Living 17 Louie Ave., Lodi (209) 369-8282

The Valley Perinatal and Genetics Diagnostic Center Medical Group, Inc. 1617 N. California St., Suite 2-E, Stockton (209) 933-9888

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Occupational Medicine Johnston Co, MD, MPH Co-Occupational Medical Partners Stockton, Manteca (209) 954-3200, (209) 824-2893 Oncology Ben Schaffer Cancer Institute 311 S. Ham Ln., Lodi (209) 365-1761, bschaffercancer.com St. Teresa Comprehensive Cancer Center 4722 Quail Lakes Dr., Suite B, Stockton (209) 472-1848, stteresascancercenter.com

Hospitals and Clinics Dameron Hospital 525 W. Acacia St., Stockton (209) 944-5550, dameronhospital.org Doctors Hospital of Manteca 1205 E. North St., Manteca 1 (800) 470-7229, doctorsmanteca.com

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