Community Medicine - Fellows

Medical School

University of California, Riverside, School of Medicine

Residency Training

Kaiser Permanente Los Angeles

Dr. Julia Ruby Devito, a Family Medicine trained physician, is embarking on a Community Medicine Fellowship in Pediatrics. With a robust background in comprehensive family healthcare, she brings a holistic approach to addressing pediatric population health. Driven by a passion for child development, preventive care, and community-based interventions, she aims to enhance healthcare access and outcomes for children through innovative public health strategies.

Medical School

Kansas City University of Medicine

Residency Training

Kaiser Permanente Los Angeles

Jonathan completed a dual degree in medicine and bioethics at Kansas City University of Medicine and completed my family medicine residency training with Kaiser Permanente Los Angeles.

Born and raised in Los Angeles, Jonathan has always been driven by a passion for healthcare and community. His medical journey has been shaped by a deep commitment to serving underserved communities and making a meaningful impact. He is dedicated to leveraging his training and skills to improve healthcare access and outcomes for those with fewer resources.

Beyond medicine, Jonathan is enthusiastic about exploring ways to integrate bioethics into practical healthcare solutions, ensuring compassionate and ethical care for all. He looks forward to collaborating with like-minded individuals and organizations to create positive change in our community.

Medical School

Keck School of Medicine at USC

Residency Training

Kaiser Permanente San Diego

Dr. Sarah Herrera is a recent KP San Diego Family Medicine graduate, and will be serving as the Community Medicine Fellow in San Diego for the 2024-2025 year. She received her bachelor’s degree in International Development and Cultural Change at University of the Pacific, and completed medical school at Keck School of Medicine at USC. She is passionate about serving diverse patient populations with special interests in health literacy, preventative medicine, asylum medicine, and medical education. Outside of work, she enjoys exploring the outdoors in San Diego, walking her adopted pitbull dog, exercising on the Peloton app, and spending time with her loving husband and daughter.

Medical School

David Geffen at UC Los Angeles

Residency Training

Kaiser Permanente Woodland Hills

Emilee grew up in El Centro, CA, a close-knit Hispanic community that sits at the US-Mexico border. After high school she moved to San Diego where she earned her B.S. in Cognitive Science with a program of concentration on American Sign Language from UC San Diego.

Emilee’s medical journey began at a behavioral health clinic back home, where witnessing the challenges faced by underserved patients instilled a passion to serve her Latino community. At UCLA medical school, she discovered her love for teaching through anatomy tutoring, lecturing youth on healthcare careers, and co-founding the Medical Spanish Interest Group. Through clinical rotations, Emilee discovered her calling in Family Medicine and found her dream residency program. Kaiser Woodland Hills’ residency program offered the ideal match, equipping her with excellent full-spectrum training. Her clinical interests lie in the combination of procedural skills, diagnostic challenges in dermatology, and the importance of population health through community engagement.

Emilee finds joy in mentorship and teaching. She currently devotes time to mentoring students who are aspiring future doctors, particularly those from minority backgrounds, to diversify the healthcare landscape. She looks forward to working closely with residents and medical students in her new role as the Community Medicine Fellow. This role is very exciting for her as she thrives in community settings, values building long-term patient relationships, and embraces the complexities of culturally diverse care.

Beyond the White Coat: When Emilee is not doctoring, she enjoys home decor projects, attending live performances and yes, a healthy dose of shopping!