Alumni

Medical School: Tulane University School of Medicine

Andrew was born and raised in San Jose, CA. After getting his B.S. in Biology in San Francisco, he began working in a family clinic for several years to build experience before medical school. He then attended Tulane University where he completed a dual degree program, earning his MD and a Masters in Anatomy. He has a deep interest in community medicine, global health, and disaster response, which led to him becoming an active board member for Doctors Outreach, a Bay Area-based nonprofit that conducts work both locally and internationally to provide aid to the underserved. In his free time he enjoys running, writing, cross stitching, and decorating for Halloween with his wife. 

Medical School: Touro University Nevada College of Osteopathic Medicine

Harris was born in Hayward, CA to a family of Afghan refugees, and moved throughout California after his father joined the Navy, before settling back in the East Bay Area. He graduated from UC Santa Cruz with a B.S. in Neuroscience and a newfound appreciation for craft coffee & hiking in flip flops. He began cultivating a passion for serving his community at a Federally Qualified Health Center in the East Bay, which led him to pursue his medical degree at Touro University, Nevada. He is eager to return to Northern California and join the Methodist family to support the diverse, underserved Sacramento community and develop expertise in both high acuity and outpatient settings. His professional interests include refugee & global health, integrated behavioral health & sports medicine. Outside of medicine, you can find Harris playing soccer and basketball, exploring the Sierra Nevada wilderness, and listening to vinyl records with his cat, Luna.  

Medical School: Medical College of Wisconsin

Greta grew up in White Bear Lake, Minnesota with a love for art projects and exploring northern Minnesota on canoe trips. Ever since witnessing the powerful connections of Family Medicine while shadowing her own Family doc in high school, Greta was hooked. She followed her heart to Knox College, a small liberal arts school in Galesburg, IL, where she studied Biology and Sociology. Her liberal arts education empowered her to explore a curiosity for science and love for humanities, while allowing for the occasional art class – her perfect balance. During college, Greta discovered a passion for community work, participating in community projects & town committees. This led her to pursue a service year with AmeriCorps following graduation. As a Medicaid Outreach Community Health Worker in Madison, WI, she worked to connect folks experiencing incarceration and homelessness to insurance and primary care. This experience further confirmed her path toward Family Medicine. Greta attended the Medical College of Wisconsin’s accelerated 3-year primary care track in Wausau, WI. During medical school, Greta worked with Wausau’s Hmong community on addressing health needs and food access during the COVID-19 pandemic, started a Health Equity Podcast Club for her campus, and advocated for student wellness efforts and insurance access. Greta is thrilled to be joining the MFM family! She adventured to the West Coast with her partner Sean and their sweet, scruffy dog, Gizmo. She plans to explore the Farmer’s Markets and nature trails of Northern California and take a few pottery classes on her weekends off.

Medical School: University of California, Davis, School of Medicine

Laura Duong was born and raised in Oakland, CA. She discovered her passion for preventative medicine and serving the underserved while volunteering in high school and college as a community health educator. She graduated from UCLA with a degree in Psychobiology and worked as a medical scribe and administrative assistant after graduation. She obtained her medical degree from UC Davis School of Medicine with hopes to improve access to quality healthcare for communities like the one that raised her. She chose family medicine because of her interest in whole-person care, care for the family unit, and the prevention and management of chronic disease. In her spare time she enjoys powerlifting, backpacking, and spending time with her pet rats. (She, Her, Hers)

Medical School: University of California, Davis, School of Medicine

Wyatt grew up just outside of Fresno where he was introduced to his love of medicine by his father who was a PA. In 2012, he moved Yolo County to attend UC Davis where he studied Biochemistry. After graduating, he got married to his wonderful wife, Cori, and worked in preparation for medical school. He was fortunate enough to be accepted to UC Davis School of Medicine where he has spent the last 4 years. Here, he grew his interests in chronic disease management, global medicine and pediatrics. When he wasn't studying for tests or in the hospital, he was remodeling his home with his wife. Wyatt considered himself equal part medical student and home improver. To relax, Wyatt, Cori and their two dogs, Teddy and Piper, find every chance to hike in the mountains surrounding Sacramento. Now that he has graduated, he is excited to join the Methodist Family Medicine team in serving the population of Sacramento.

Medical School: Touro University California College of Osteopathic Medicine

I am a bay area native who loves to serve in my church and the local community. I completed my B.S. in Biology at CSU East Bay, followed by my M.S. and D.O. degree at Touro University California College of Osteopathic Medicine. During this time I cultivated a passion for primary care, which led me to seek residency training in full-spectrum Family Medicine. Dignity Health Methodist's involvement with underserved communities, along with their incredible staff instantly made them my top choice to train. I am grateful for the opportunity to serve Sacramento with Dignity and am excited to make lasting connections in the area. I firmly believe that patient education and a strong Doctor-patient relationship are the first steps on the path to a healthy, fulfilling life. In my spare time, I enjoy volleyball, hockey, biking, hiking, volunteering in my church, and spending quality time with my loved ones. 

Medical School: California Northstate University College of Medicine

Cindy was born in San Jose, CA, and spent most of her childhood in the Sacramento area. She attended UC Davis with a major Microbiology (just like her dad, who was her biggest role model!) and a minor in Psychology. As an undergraduate health resource advocate for a Sacramento clinic, she realized the importance of understanding the social determinants of health and became interested in primary care. In medical school, she had many interests within medicine and also enjoyed community outreach; she found that Family Medicine was a great fit for her. As a family medicine physician, she is excited to build relationships with her patients and enjoys the opportunities to care for entire families. Her goal is to empower her patients with the knowledge about their health and to optimize their health, so they can focus to things they cherish in life, like spending time with their loved ones. Outside of medicine, she enjoys spending time with her family and friends, functional training, bouldering, karaoke-ing, and Yelping new eateries (especially coffee and boba).

Medical School: University of Arizona College of Medicine Tucson

I grew up in Menlo Park/Palo Alto, CA before moving to Northfield, Minnesota for college. I've always had a passion for history and medicine, so I majored in history in college and got a Master's in biomedical sciences in Virginia afterwards. Feeling as though I had not seen enough of the country, I came to Tucson, Arizona for medical school. Over the past 4+ years, my interest in full spectrum Family practice, working with the rural underserved, and working with survivors of sex trafficking led me to start my residency at Dignity Health. In my spare time, I love to read (continuing my history passion), hike, bake, garden, and explore new restaurants.

Medical School: University of California, Davis, School of Medicine

I'm a native Sacramentan. I've been in Sacramento from Kindergarten all the way up until residency. I graduated from UC Davis with a B.S. in Biomedical Engineering and then completed my Masters in Public Health at UC Davis in 2017 before starting medical school at UC Davis. My path to medicine was inspired by my desire to serve my community and underserved populations. I was inspired to do family medicine due to the ability to have a long-term relationship with patients and care for all ranges as well as the power for advocacy. I hope to continue to serve underserved communities in the future and be involved in global health. In my free time, I enjoy reading, watching UFC/basketball, hiking, camping, and spending time with friends/family.

Medical School: Michigan State University, College of Medicine, Grand Rapids

Valerie Chen grew up in the San Francisco Bay Area and attended UC Berkeley with a major in Public Health. After graduation, Valerie worked in healthcare consulting before continuing her career goals in medicine. While enrolled in post-baccalaureate studies at San Francisco State University, Valerie volunteered with San Francisco General Hospital, where she assisted families and provided community resources for their unmet social needs. This experience shaped her interests in primary care and its role in social determinants of health and health equity. She later moved to the Midwest for medical school at Michigan State University, where she continued her interests working with immigrant populations and promoting health education through the Engaged Partners Project, a community collaboration supporting refugee families with resettlement. Valerie chose family medicine for its incredible breadth of patient care; she also feels it provides a unique opportunity to understand the complex perspectives that guide patients' lives and health, especially in socioeconomically and culturally diverse communities. Outside of the hospital, Valerie enjoys cooking new Instant Pot recipes, camping, backpacking, and browsing books at the local library.

Medical School: State University of New York, Downstate Medical Center, College of Medicine

Hermione was born across the ocean in Myanmar and at the age of 4 moved with her family to the San Francisco bay area to start a new chapter in their lives. Her interests in science, service, and the environment led her to graduate from UC San Diego with a bachelor’s degree in Biology and a minor in Urban Studies and Planning. Her own experience as a first-generation immigrant combined with her work as a medical scribe and volunteer health advocate led to a growing passion for social advocacy and underserved medicine – a perfect pairing with the field of family medicine. At SUNY Downstate in Brooklyn, NY she continued to nurture that passion, serving in various leadership and volunteer roles at the Anne Kastor Brooklyn Free Clinic while volunteering in various roles around the community. She is excited to join the Methodist family, where she hopes to leave a positive impact while pursuing her interests in community medicine, urgent care, chronic disease management, preventative medicine, and patient advocacy. In her spare time, she loves to read novels, do anything related to arts and crafts, spend time with her family and friends (including their pets!), lounge in the great indoors, and learn new recipes.

Medical School: St. George's University, School of Medicine

Tooba was raised in the bay area in Sunnyvale where she first became interested in the STEM field. She went on to pursue a Molecular Biology B.S. degree from UC Santa Cruz in 2014. She learned to sail there which she still enjoys today. She also first got involved in research by studying the effects of manganese on the prefrontal cortex in the behavior model of rats. With an eye for research, she further studied the effects of nicotine on abdominal aortic aneurysms at Stanford University. At that time, Tooba realized that she missed the interaction with patients from her times as a volunteer in undergrad. Since her impact felt more substantial and gratifying from working first hand with people, she went on to medical school at St. George's University. Dr Khan has joined the Methodist family after a surgical intern year at Arrowhead Regional Medical Center. In her free time, she enjoys comedy, the outdoors, tapas and spending time with friends and family.

Medical School: University of California, Los Angeles, David Geffen School of Medicine

Kevin is a Sacramento native and is excited to be back home to give back to his community. He attended UC Davis for his bachelor’s degree in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology while he volunteered with and served as a co-manager of The Willow Clinic. After graduating from UC Davis, he worked for a Sacramento-based software company while volunteering at the MIND Institute, working with children with Autism Spectrum disorder. He then went to UCLA to complete his medical degree where he contributed in research which investigated the disparities among different populations as related to Women’s health and gynecological cancer. As a first-generation college student, he is motivated to serve the underserved and provide culturally competent care. Outside of medicine, Kevin enjoys making art, sports, attending live music shows, and video games.

Medical School: Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences, College of Medicine

Angela grew up in San Diego and later attended UC San Diego, where she received her degree in Biochemistry and Cell Biology. She then pursued medical school at Kansas City University. Angela first had the opportunity to work with the underserved through the International Rescue Committee, where she helped refugees who had just resettled to adapt and succeed here in the US. Later in medical school, she coached local families about healthy diet and lifestyle choices. She also participated in health screenings for children at local schools who have limited access to medical care. Angela spent an additional year during medical school to complete the Anatomy Fellowship, during which she got the opportunity to teach first-year medical students and participate in research projects. In her free time, Angela enjoys spending time with her family and friends, finding new shows to binge watch, hiking and going to the gym, cooking Tasty video recipes and finding hole-in-the-wall restaurants.

Medical School: Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University

Hayoung spent the first ten years of her life living in South Korea before moving to Monterey Bay, California. She found her deep interest in medicine and community outreach in her early life through a personal illness as well as her global health experiences in Nicaragua and Mexico as an undergrad. Fascinated by the wide breadth of training in primary care, she worked as a scribe at a family medicine clinic for a year before moving to Philadelphia for medical school. As a medical student navigating her way through the pandemic, she further solidified her interest in serving marginalized populations as well as burnout prevention in medicine. While being quarantined, she founded a city-wide online tutoring program connecting college and graduate students to children of healthcare workers and low-income families in the Greater Philadelphia Area. She and her college friends also published a book titled "Diaries of a Medical Student" in the effort to create an open and safe environment for those in medicine to share their struggles and vulnerability with others. She is incredibly grateful to have successfully matched in Sacramento with her husband and to join such an admirable and mission-driven team at Methodist, where she hopes to find her niche and continue to grow as a person and physician. (She/her/hers)

Medical School: University of California, Davis, School of Medicine

Kiersten grew up in the mountains of Truckee, CA where she played a lot of indoor and outdoor sports and went on to play volleyball at Colorado College. Her favorite class was Neuropsychology which sparked her interest in medicine. After college, she worked at a small boarding school in Colorado teaching and organizing extracurricular trips taking students backpacking, climbing, and mountain biking. She attended UC Davis School of Medicine and was a Rural Community Health Scholar, loving the opportunities that rural medicine provided and being inspired from her previous experiences in small mountain towns. Kiersten completed residency at Dignity Health Methodist Hospital of Sacramento, where she served as a chief resident along with being a resident member of the American Family Physician editorial board and winner of the AAFP Excellence in Graduate Medical Education Award. She chose to pursue an FMOB fellowship to further his skills in women's health and practice full spectrum family medicine. Post fellowship, she plans to stay in the foothills and/or mountains of northern California. Other interests include creative writing, rowing, and trail running with her dog.

Medical School: St George's University School of Medicine

Annabelle grew up in rural San Diego where she discovered first-hand the impact physicians have on their local community. She graduated from UC San Diego and worked in the area for a few years. She then embarked on her dream adventure; backpacking across Europe. She completed medical school at St George's in Grenada. While there, she had the opportunity to work abroad in Chile to increase her Spanish skills. After scuba diving, hiking and exploring the island, she continued her clinical work in New Jersey and New York to experience the city life. She completed her residency in Wilmington North Carolina where she developed her passion for Women's Health, obstetrics and full spectrum family medicine. She is excited to get back to California to continue developing her obstetric skills. When she's not at work you can find her running, exploring new restaurants, or heading to the beach.