Community Medicine - Fellows
Julia Devito, MD
Pediatrics, Los Angeles
Julia Devito, MD
Pediatrics, Los Angeles
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.
Diego Garcia, MD
Internal Medicine, Los Angeles
Diego Garcia, MD
Internal Medicine, Los Angeles
Medical School
Loyola University Chicago, Stritch School of Medicine
Residency Training
Kaiser Permanente Los Angeles Medical Center
Diego Garcia is Mexican American and was born and raised in Sacramento, CA. During his time at San Diego State University, he was a leader in a non-profit, student run organization, called Flying Samaritans. This organization provided a monthly, free, primary care clinic to an impoverished community on the east side of Tijuana. These experiences showed Diego the impact physicians have on their communities, and how poor health outcomes are an inherent by-product of the lack of access to care, and other health disparities. Diego attended Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine, a Catholic, Jesuit medical school. This training emphasized social justice and answering the call to help the most vulnerable in our society. Diego completed his residency training in Internal Medicine at Kaiser Permanente Los Angeles.
Diego’s passion for understanding the social determinants of health, advocacy at the state and local level, led him to apply to Community Medicine Fellowship for further training and exposure to healthcare within underserved communities. Outside of medicine, Diego enjoys swimming, traveling, spending time with his wife and daughter.
Miriam Ramos, MD
Family Medicine, Los Angeles
Miriam Ramos, MD
Family Medicine, Los Angeles
Medical School
David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA
Residency Training
Harbor-UCLA Medical Center
Dr. Miriam Ramos earned a dual degree in Medicine and Public Health from UCLA and completed her residency training in Family Medicine at Harbor-UCLA Medical Center. She is excited to serve in her new role as Community Medicine Fellow.
She is passionate about immigrant health, preventive medicine, medical education, and delivering comprehensive, high-quality care to diverse patient populations. Dr. Ramos is dedicated to providing culturally and linguistically responsive care and aims to integrate her public health background into clinical practice to expand healthcare access for medically underserved communities.
Outside of work, she enjoys learning new languages, exploring the outdoors, and spending time with her family and cats.
Manuel Sardinha, DO
San Diego, Family Medicine
Manuel Sardinha, DO
San Diego, Family Medicine
Medical School
Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine
Residency Training
Kaiser Permanente San Diego Residency Program,
Dr. Manuel Sardinha, DO is a Family Medicine physician and incoming fellow at Kaiser Permanente Southern California. He completed his residency at Kaiser Permanente San Diego, where he focused on LGBTQ+ health, HIV prevention, and gender-affirming care. His clinical interests include primary care for underserved populations, sexual health, and medical education. Dr. Sardinha is passionate about advancing health equity and providing affirming, evidence-based care. Outside of medicine, he enjoys international travel, fitness challenges, sports, hiking, and spending time with his fiancé and their energetic Mini Australian Shepherd, Ozzie.