Family Medicine San Diego Medical Center - Leadership
Lance Fuchs, MD
Program Director
Lance Fuchs, MD
Program Director
Medical School
Penn State College of Medicine
Residency Training
Kaiser Permanente Los Angeles Medical Center
Clinical Interests
Pediatrics, Preventive Medicine and Community Medicine
How I Thrive
Travel, skiing and spending time with family and friends.
Board Certifications:
American Board of Family Medicine
Francesca D. Adriano, MD
Associate Program Director, Medical Student Clerkship Director
Francesca D. Adriano, MD
Associate Program Director, Medical Student Clerkship Director
Medical School
University of Texas-Southwestern (Dallas)
Residency Training
Kaiser Permanente Riverside Medical Center
Clinical Interests
Women's Health, Minor Surgery, Faculty Development
How I Thrive
Spending time with my family & friends, practicing a healthy lifestyle, going to the beach and having a positive attitude
Board Certifications:
American Board of Family Medicine
Dennis Andrade, MD
Associate Program Director, Director of Global Health Track
Dennis Andrade, MD
Associate Program Director, Director of Global Health Track
Medical School
University of California, San Diego School of Medicine
Residency Training
Oregon Health Science University
Clinical Interests
Surgery and Emergency Medicine, Minor Procedures, Global Health
How I Thrive
Travel, running marathon races, hiking, photography and painting.
Board Certifications:
American Board of Family Medicine
Payam Sazegar, MD
Physician in Charge of the Medical Office
Payam Sazegar, MD
Physician in Charge of the Medical Office
Medical School
University of British Columbia, Vancouver
Residency Training
University of British Columbia, Victoria
Clinical Interests
Underserved Populations, Addiction Med, Pediatrics, Preventive Medicine, Curriculum Innovation, Faculty Development, FM Workforce/Pipeline
How I Thrive
Family & Friends, Cooking, Gardening, Travel, Hockey, Basketball, SUP, Community Service, Free Clinic
Board Certifications:
American Board of Family Medicine
Paul Kasrazadeh, MD
Paul Kasrazadeh, MD
Medical School
Saint Louis University School of Medicine
Residency Training
Kaiser Permanente San Diego Medical Center
Clinical Interests
Preventive Care, Global Health, Ultrasound
How I Thrive
Enjoying the beautiful weather San Diego has to offer, kayaking and mountain biking, trying new restaurants, and traveling as much as I can!
Board Certifications:
American Board of Family Medicine
Vidush Athyal, MD
Vidush Athyal, MD
Medical School
Ben Gurion University of the Negev; Columbia University
Residency Training
University of Rochester
Fellowship Training
Behavioral Medicine, University of Rochester
Clinical Interests
Behavioral Medicine/Psychiatry, Pain Management
How I Thrive
My wife, children and I enjoy traveling on our vacations and sampling some of the fine international cuisine that San Diego has to offer. We are also very involved with our church and the South Asian community in San Diego.
Board Certifications:
American Board of Family Medicine
Gevork Mosesi, MD
Gevork Mosesi, MD
Medical School
New York Medical College (Fifth Pathway Program) and Universidad Autonoma de Guadalajara, MX
Residency Training
Pomona Valley Hospital, Pomona, CA
Clinical Interests
Geriatrics and Dermatology
How I Thrive
Eating a plant-based diet, bicycle riding, outdoor activities and spending time with my wife and daughter
Board Certifications:
American Board of Family Medicine
Jodi Berzak-Wolf, DO
Jodi Berzak-Wolf, DO
Medical School
Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine
Residency Training
Kaiser Permanente San Diego Medical Center
Clinical Interests
Pediatrics, Ob/Gyn
How I Thrive
I love spending time with my husband, family and friends and being active in my community. I love to cook, exercise and enjoy all that San Diego has to offer.
Board Certifications:
American Board of Family Medicine
Nelson Bui, MD
Nelson Bui, MD
Medical School
University of California, Irvine School of Medicine
Residency Training
Kaiser Permanente Fontana Medical Center
Clinical Interests
Obstetrics/Gynecology, Minor Procedures
How I Thrive
My hobbies include painting, sleight-of-hand card tricks, cooking, golfing.
Board Certifications:
American Board of Family Medicine
Carolyn Snarskis, MD
Carolyn Snarskis, MD
Medical School
University of Toledo College of Medicine
Residency Training
Virginia University – Virginia Commonwealth University
Clinical Interests
Bioethics, Newborn Care, Geriatric Care, End of Life Care
How I Thrive
Appreciating family and kids (playgrounds, music, running). Cooking. Eating. Travel.
Nichole Hansen-Cruz, MD
Nichole Hansen-Cruz, MD
Medical School
George Washington University
Residency Training
Kaiser Permanente San Diego Medical Center
Clinical Interests
Women’s Health, Advocacy, Global Health, Wilderness Medicine
How I Thrive
Running marathons, rock climbing, playing piano, hiking and going to the beach, reading
Board Certifications:
American Board of Family Medicine
Rachel Abbott, MD
Rachel Abbott, MD
Medical School
Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine
Residency Training
LAC-Harbor-UCLA Medical Center
Clinical Interests
Women’s Health, Prenatal Care, Pediatrics
How I Thrive
running, hiking, spending time with friends and family, wine, travel, board games
Board Certifications:
American Board of Family Medicine
Sharon Stinis, MD
Sharon Stinis, MD
Medical School
University of California at Irvine School of Medicine
Residency Training
Kaiser Permanente Orange County Medical Center
Clinical Interests
Nutrition, Preventive Medicine, Women's Health, Behavioral Medicine
How I Thrive
Playing piano, doing puzzles, hiking and spending time with friends and family
Board Certifications:
American Board of Family Medicine
Sherwin Gallardo, MD
Sherwin Gallardo, MD
Medical School
Loyola University Stritch School of Medicine
Residency Training
Glendale Adventist Medical Center
Clinical Interests
Teaching, Sports Medicine, Hospital and Community Medicine
How I Thrive
Spending time with my wife and children, church activities, and wildly hitting golf balls.
Board Certifications:
American Board of Family Medicine
Brendan Mayer Blackwell, MD
Brendan Mayer Blackwell, MD
Medical School
George Washington University School of Medicine
Residency Training
Kaiser Permanente San Diego Medical Center
Clinical Interests
Sports Medicine, Ultrasound
How I Thrive
Surfing, tennis, basketball, chasing my daughter!
Board Certifications:
American Board of Family Medicine, American Medical Society for Sports Medicine
Sara Romani, MD
Sara Romani, MD
Undergraduate School
University of California, Riverside
Medical School
University of California, Riverside
Residency Training
Kaiser Permanente Fontana Medical Center
Clinical Interests
Women's Health, Chronic Care Management, Hospital Medicine
How I Thrive
Reading, pilates, cooking/baking, exploring new cities and restaurants!
Board Certifications:
American Board of Family Medicine
Sharon Kim, MD
Faculty Liaison – Hospital Medicine
Sharon Kim, MD
Faculty Liaison – Hospital Medicine
Medical School
University of Virginia School of Medicine
Residency Training
The Johns Hopkins Hospital
Clinical Interests
benign hematology, heart failure, innovations in medical education
How I Thrive
spending time with family, running, baking, NYT word games
Peony Liu, MD
Faculty Liaison - Pediatrics
Peony Liu, MD
Faculty Liaison - Pediatrics
Medical School
David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA
Residency Training
David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA
Clinical Interests
Pediatric Hospital Medicine continuing education, systems-based QI work, medical student and resident education, asthma, teen substance use and neonatal substance exposure, newborn care.
How I Thrive
Movement! I’m not particularly good at any of it but I love weight training, dancing, open water swimming, rock climbing, group fitness. Also, spending time with friends and family.
Board Certifications:
General Pediatrics, Pediatric Hospital Medicine
Robert Scholz, MD
Faculty Liaison – Ob/Gyn
Robert Scholz, MD
Faculty Liaison – Ob/Gyn
Medical School
University of California, San Diego
Residency Training
University of Chicago Hospitals
Clinical Interests
Obstetric Care, Office-based procedures, resident teaching
How I Thrive
Travel, trying new restaurants, exercise (Barry’s and gym), enjoying the sunny San Diego weather
Board Certifications:
American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology
Daniel David Klaristenfeld, MD
Faculty Liaison-General Surgery
Daniel David Klaristenfeld, MD
Faculty Liaison-General Surgery
Medical School
Tel Aviv University Sackler School of Medicine
Residency Training
Brown University General Surgery
Fellowship Training
University of Southern California /Los Angeles County Colorectal Surgery
Clinical Interests
Robotics and minimally invasive colorectal surgery, Outcomes based research, Therapeutic Endoscopy, Resident Teaching
Board Certifications:
American College of Surgeons, American Society of Colorectal Surgeons
Lori Leyba-Gonzalez, BA
Residency Program Manager
Lori Leyba-Gonzalez, BA
Residency Program Manager
Jaime Elliott
Administrator Coordinator
Jaime Elliott
Administrator Coordinator
How I Thrive
Enjoying time outside, finding new routes to ride our e-bikes, and most of all spending time with family and friends.