Family Medicine San Diego Medical Center - Faculty

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.

Francesca Adriano, MD
Associate Program Director

Francesca Adriano, MD
Associate Program 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

Family, healthy lifestyle, entertaining friends and having a positive attitude.

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.

Sherwin Gallardo, MD
Physician in Charge of the Medical Office

Sherwin Gallardo, MD
Physician in Charge of the Medical Office

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.

Amir Mohamed, MD

Amir Mohamed, MD

Medical School

Rush Medical College

Residency Training

Kaiser Permanente San Diego

Clinical Interests

Hospital Medicine, Community Health, HIV Medicine, Addiction Medicine, Behavioral Medicine, Medical Hypnosis

How I Thrive

Spending time with my wife and daughter and our dog and 3 cats, surfing, soccer, trying new restaurants and enjoying live music.

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.

Katherine Mekolik, MD

Katherine Mekolik, MD

Medical School

New York Medical College

Residency Training

Scripps Chula Vista, Chula Vista CA

Clinical Interests

Community Medicine, Physician Wellness

How I Thrive

Spending time with friends and family, cooking and ice skating.

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 well balanced diet, bicycle riding, outdoor activities and spending time with my wife and daughter.

Jodi Berzak-Wolf, DO

Jodi Berzak-Wolf, DO

Medical School

Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine

Residency Training

Kaiser Permanente San Diego

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.

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.

Carolyn Snarskis, MD

Carolyn Snarskis, MD

Medical School

University of Toledo College of Medicine

Residency Training

Virginia Commwealth 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

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

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

Sharon Stinis, MD

Sharon Stinis, MD

Medical School

University of California at Irvine School of Medicine

Residency Training

Kaiser Permanente Orange County

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

Payam Sazegar, MD

Payam Sazegar, MD

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

Brendan Mayer Blackwell, MD

Brendan Mayer Blackwell, MD

Undergraduate School

University of Virginia

Medical School

George Washington University School of Medicine

Residency Training

Kaiser Foundation Hospital, San Diego, CA

Clinical Interests

Sports Medicine, Ultrasound

How I Thrive

Surfing, tennis, basketball, chasing my daughter!

Leor Krichilsky, MD

Leor Krichilsky, MD

Undergraduate School

The College of New Jersey

Medical School

Jefferson Medical College

Residency Training

Kaiser Foundation Hospital, San Diego, CA

Clinical Interests

Preventative & Integrative Medicine, Women's Health, Medical Education

How I Thrive

Spending time outside with loved ones, stand-up paddleboard, yoga, travel

Brent Brown, MD
Faculty Liaison – Hospital Medicine

Brent Brown, MD
Faculty Liaison – Hospital Medicine

Medical School

Midwestern University

Residency Training

Internal Medicine, Swedish Covenant Hospital, Chicago, IL

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

Alethea Bernstein, MD
Faculty Liaison-Ob/Gyn

Alethea Bernstein, MD
Faculty Liaison-Ob/Gyn

Medical School

University of Washington

Residency Training

UC San Diego School of Medicine

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

Surgery-General, Rhode Island Hospital

Fellowship Training

Colorectal Surgery-Kenneth Norris Jr. Cancer Hospital and Research institute

Board Certifications:

American Board of Surgery, American Board of Colon and Rectal Surgery

Lori McElroy, BA
Residency Program Administrator

Lori McElroy, BA
Residency Program Administrator