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-1- Table of Contents Mercy Physicians Central San Diego Services map ...........................................................3 Urgent Care Centers............................................................................................................ 4-5 Hospitals ...................................................................................................................................5 Lab Services..............................................................................................................................6 Radiology Services ............................................................................................................. 7-10 Mercy Physicians Central San Diego PCPs .................................................................. 11-17 Specialist Physicians ........................................................................................................ 18-39 Additional Ancillary Services ........................................................................................ 40-50 Tips for Talking to your Doctor ...............................................................................appendix -2- Service Locations for Mercy Physicians Medical Group, Inc. Central San Diego -3- URGENT CARE CENTERS East County Urgent Care 1625 E. Main St. #100 El Cajon, CA 92021 Tel: (619) 442-9896 Fax: (619) 442-2245 7586 Broadway Lemon Grove, CA 91945 Tel: (619) 469-9350 Fax: (619) 469-9383 Emergency Care Dynamics dba: Urgent Care and More 3434 Midway Dr. #1002 Tel: (619) 225-6200 San Diego, CA 92110 Fax: (619) 225-6208 Remittance Address P.O. Box 28247 Tel: (480) 967-0500 Tempe, AZ 85285 Fax: (480) 967-6540 Website Address: http://www.urgentcaresandiego.com Pacific Beach Urgent Care 4490 Fanuel St. San Diego, CA 92110 Tel: (858) 274-9116 Fax: (858) 274-9161 U.S. Healthworks Medical Group – Carlsbad 5814 Van Allen Way, #210 Carlsbad, CA 92008 Tel: (760)438-4466 Fax: (760) 431-7218 U.S. Healthworks Medical Group – Chula Vista 1111 Broadway, #305 Chula Vista, CA 91911 Tel: (619) 425-8212 Fax: (619) 425-1604 U.S. Healthworks Medical Group – Escondido 362 W. Mission Ave., #104 Escondido, CA 92025 Tel: (760) 747-2330 Fax: (760) 747-3136 U.S. Healthworks Medical Group – Hillcrest 3930 Fourth Ave., #200 San Diego, CA 92103 Tel: (619) 297-9610 Fax: (619) 297-2244 U.S. Healthworks Medical Group – Kearny Mesa 5575 Ruffin Rd., #100 San Diego, CA 92123 Tel: (858) 277-2744 Fax: (858) 277-3085 U.S. Healthworks Medical Group – La Mesa 8090 Parkway Dr. La Mesa, CA 91942 Tel: (619) 697-3093 Fax: (619) 697-3135 -4- URGENT CARE CENTERS (cont.) U.S. Healthworks Medical Group – Miramar 7590 Miramar Rd., #C San Diego, CA 92126 Tel: (858) 549-4255 Fax: (858) 549-4552 U.S. Healthworks Medical Group – National City 102 Mile of Cars Way National City, CA 91950 Tel: (619) 474-9211 Fax: (619) 474-2000 U.S. Healthworks Medical Group – Santee 9745 Prospect Ave., #100 Santee, CA 92071 Tel: (619) 448-4841 Fax: (619) 448-8700 U.S. Healthworks Medical Group – Sorrento Mesa 5897 Oberlin Dr., #100 San Diego, CA 92121 Tel: (858) 455-0200 Fax: (858) 455-0044 U.S. Healthworks Medical Group – Vista 2023 W. Vista, #C Vista, CA 92083 Tel: (760) 941-2000 Fax: (760) 941-4900 HOSPITALS Scripps Mercy Hospital 4077 Fifth Ave., San Diego, CA 92103 Tel: (619) 294-8111 Scripps Mercy Chula Vista 435 H. St., Chula Vista, CA 91910 Tel: (619) 691-7000 -5- LAB SERVICES LAB CORP (formerly National Health Laboratories) Main Laboratory: 5601 Oberlin Dr., #100, San Diego, CA 92121 Tel. (858) 668-3700 Fax: (888) 859-7001 550 Washington St., #331, San Diego, CA 92103 Tel. (619) 295-9327 4033 Third Ave., #110, San Diego, CA 92103 Tel. (619) 299-2831 286 Euclid Ave., #108A, San Diego, CA 92114 Tel. (619) 263-4627 6367 Alvarado Ct., #101A, San Diego, CA 92120 Tel. (619) 287-3101 450 Fourth Ave., #308, Chula Vista, CA 91910 Tel. (619) 691-0706 1625 E. Main St., #203, El Cajon, CA 92021 Tel. (619) 444-3564 310 Santa Fe Dr., #104, Encinitas, CA 92024 Tel. (760) 753-9359 499 N. El Camino Real, #C-101, Encinitas, CA 92024 Tel. (760) 635-5693 9850 Genesee Ave., #120, La Jolla, CA 92037 Tel. (858) 453-5235 7300 Girard Ave., #105, La Jolla, CA 92037 Tel. (858) 459-4359 8929 University Ctr Ln., #202, La Jolla, CA 92122 Tel. (858) 623-0541 5565 Grossmont Ctr Dr., Bldg. 3 #463, La Mesa, CA 91942 Tel. (619) 667-4435 BioPath Clinical Laboratories & Radiological Services 2820 N. Ontario St., Suite B, Burbank, CA 91504 Scripps Mercy Hospital Laboratory (Inpatient only) 4077 Fifth Ave. San Diego, CA 92103 -6- Tel. (818) 480-9100 Fax: (818) 480-9400 Tel. (619) 260-7030 OUTPATIENT RADIOLOGY AND MAGNETIC IMAGING SERVICES Magnetic Imaging Community Care MRI (a.k.a. MAX MRI Imaging, Inc.) 12264 El Camino Real, #102 San Diego, CA 92130 Tel. (800) 851-4150 Fax: (818) 205-1042 Imaging Healthcare Specialists Medical Group, Inc. (formerly known as Radiology Medical Group, Inc.) 2466 First Ave., San Diego, CA 92101 Tel. (619) 234-7341 Fax: (619) 696-7859 Open Air MRI – Golden Triangle Open Air MRI – San Diego Open Air MRI – San Diego (Hill Crest) Open Air MRI – San Diego (Kearny Mesa) Open Air MRI – South Bay Open Air MRI – Tri-City (now under “Imaging Healthcare Specialists Medical Group, Inc. contract - see above) Radiology Medical Group, Inc. – Inpatient Services Only 2466 First Ave. Tel. (619) 234-7341 San Diego, CA 92101 Fax: (619) 696-7859 Scripps Mercy Imaging Center - Outpatient MRI & Ultrasound Services (formerly Alpha Diagnostic Imaging Service, Alpha Medical Ctr. I, and Active One, Inc.) 501 Washington St., #720 Tel. (619) 849-4400 (main line) San Diego, CA 92103 Tel. (619) 686-3776 (scheduling) Fax: (619) 686-3795 Radiation Treatment Radiation Medical Group, Inc. 2466 First Ave., #B San Diego, CA 92101 Separate fax line for REFERRALS only Tel. (619) 230-0400 Fax: (619) 234-2804 Fax: (619) 325-3688 6699 Alvarado Rd., #2109 San Diego, CA 92120 Tel. (619) 229-3838 Fax: (619) 229-3849 477 N. El Camino Real, #A104 Encinitas, CA 92024 Tel. (760) 634-4300 Fax: (760) 632-9791 701 E. Grand Ave. Escondido, CA 92025 Tel. (760) 839-7370 Fax: (760) 738-7576 -7- OUTPATIENT RADIOLOGY AND MAGNETIC IMAGING SERVICES (cont.) Radiology Advance Radiology Consultants 3703 Camino del Rio So., #200 San Diego, CA 92108 Tel. (619) 280-1211 Fax: (619) 280-1771 Imaging Healthcare Specialists Medical Group, Inc. (formerly known as Radiology Medical Group, Inc.) 2466 First Ave. San Diego, CA 92101 Tel. (619) 234-7341 Fax: (619) 696-7859 La Jolla Radiology Medical Group – Diagnosis, Inc. P. O. Box 910229 San Diego, CA 92191 Tel. (858) 564-1400 Fax: (858) 564-1500 Radiology Medical Group, Inc. – Inpatient Services Only 2466 First Ave. Tel. (619) 234-7341 San Diego, CA 92101 Fax: (619) 696-7859 Scripps Mercy Imaging Center - Outpatient MRI & Ultrasound Services 501 Washington St., #720 (main line) Tel. (619) 849-4400 San Diego, CA 92103 (scheduling) Tel. (619) 686-3776 Fax: (619) 686-3795 Southbay Radiology Medical Associates 480 Fourth Ave., #102 Chula Vista, CA 91910 Tel. (619) 585-2960 Fax: (619) 585-2964 450 Fourth Ave., #212 Chula Vista, CA 91910 Tel. (619) 585-2950 Fax: (619) 585-2949 XDI Ultrasound 1915 Adams Ave. San Diego, CA 92116 Tel. (619) 546-8005 Fax: (619) 546-8007 X-Diagnostic Imaging 404 Mile of Cars Way, #D National City, CA 91950 Tel. (619) 477-4934 Fax: (619) 477-1592 -8- OUTPATIENT RADIOLOGY AND MAGNETIC IMAGING SERVICES (cont.) Radiation Oncology Radiation Medical Group, Inc. (see specialist list for individual physicians) 2466 First Ave., #B Tel. (619) 230-0400 San Diego, CA 92101 Fax: (619) 234-2804 6699 Alvarado Rd., #2109 San Diego, CA 92120 Tel. (619) 229-3838 Fax: (619) 229-3849 477 N. El Camino Real, #A104 Encinitas, CA 92024 Tel. (760) 634-4300 Fax: (760) 632-9791 701 E. Grand Ave., Escondido, CA 92025 Tel. (760) 839-7370 Fax: (760) 738-7576 P. O. Box 33865 - Billing Office only San Diego, CA 92163 Tel. (619) 220-4100 Fax: (619) 296-0526 Radiology, Diagnostic Imaging Healthcare Specialists Medical Group, Inc. (see specialist list for individual physicians) 2466 First Ave., #A San Diego, CA 92101 Tel. (619) 849-6776 Fax: (619) 696-7859 3366 Fifth Ave. San Diego, CA 92103 Tel. (619) 295-9729 Fax: (619) 295-2549 477 N. El Camino Real, #A102 Encinitas, CA 92024 Tel. (760) 942-2256 Fax: (760) 632-5389 1200 Garden View Rd., #110 Encinitas, CA 92024 Tel. (760) 632-9729 Fax. (760) 452-7100 12620 Monte Vista, #A Poway, CA 92064 Tel. (858) 487-9729 Fax: (858) 487-4764 675 Camino de las Mares, #101 San Clemente, CA 92673 Tel. (949) 493-8799 Fax: (949) 493-2645 La Jolla Radiology Medical Group – Diagnosis, Inc. P. O. Box 910229 San Diego, CA 92191 Tel. (858) 564-1400 Fax: (858) 564-1500 Radiology Medical Group, Inc. – Inpatient Services 2466 First Ave. San Diego, CA 92101 Tel. (619) 234-7341 Fax: (619) 696-7859 -9- OUTPATIENT RADIOLOGY AND MAGNETIC IMAGING SERVICES (cont.) Radiology, Diagnostic (cont.) Scripps Mercy Imaging Center - Outpatient MRI & Ultrasound Services 501 Washington St., #720 Tel. (619) 849-4400 (main line) San Diego, CA 92103 Tel. (619) 686-3776 (scheduling) Fax: (619) 686-3795 Southbay Radiology Medical Associates 480 Fourth Ave., #102 Chula Vista, CA 91910 Tel. (619) 585-2960 Fax: (619) 585-2964 450 Fourth Ave., #212 Chula Vista, CA 91910 Tel. (619) 585-2950 Fax: (619) 585-2949 XDI Ultrasound 1915 Adams Ave. San Diego, CA 92116 Tel. (619) 546-8005 Fax: (619) 546-8007 X-Diagnostic Imaging 404 Mile of Cars Way, #D National City, CA 91950 Tel. (619) 477-4934 Fax: (619) 477-1592 Radiology, Mobile Johnston, E.R. & Associates 11770 Bernardo Plaza Ct., #208 San Diego, CA 92128 Tel. (858) 451-2757 Fax: (858) 451-2790 - 10 - Mercy Physicians Medical Group, Inc. Central San Diego - Primary Care Physicians John A. Berger, M.D. 205 Walnut Ave. San Diego, CA 92103 Tel: (619) 295-2147 Family Practice English Barbara Denysiak, M.D. 3500 Fifth Ave., #307 San Diego, CA 92103 Tel: (619) 294-6500 Family Practice English, Polish Edward A. Brantz, M.D. 3949 Clairemont Dr., #14 San Diego, CA 92117 Tel: (858) 273-6021 Family Practice (closed to new members) English, Spanish Robert A. Houghton, M.D. 1855 First Ave., #200-B San Diego, CA 92101 Tel: (619) 233-4044 Family Practice English, Polish, Spanish Thomas S. Buehner, M.D. 1855 First Ave., #200-B San Diego, CA 92101 Tel: (619) 233-4044 Family Practice English Seymour Mallis, M.D. 7339 El Cajon Blvd., #H La Mesa, CA 91941 Tel: (619) 668-1515 Family Practice English, French Edward H. Chambers, M.D. 1370 Rosecrans St. San Diego, CA 92106 Tel: (619) 223-2668 Family Practice English, Spanish Luis M. Marquez, M.D. 1901 Fourth Ave., #100 San Diego, CA 92101 Tel: (619) 236-8796 Family Practice English, Spanish, Italian George Delgado, M.D. 550 Washington St., #841 San Diego, CA 92103 Tel: (619) 692-4401 Family Practice English, Spanish Gary L. Matson, D.O. 4501 Mission Bay Dr., #3E San Diego, CA 92109 Tel: (858) 270-4343 Family Practice (closed to new members) English Last updated 7/2/2008 - 11 - Mercy Physicians Medical Group, Inc. Central San Diego - Primary Care Physicians James A. Novak, M.D. 4440 Lamont St. San Diego, CA 92109 Tel: (858) 272-0022 Family Practice English, Spanish Lina L. Schein, M.D. 7339 El Cajon Blvd., #H La Mesa, CA 91941 Tel: (619) 668-1515 Family Practice English George T. Papas, M.D. 2883 Meade Ave. San Diego, CA 92116 Tel: (619) 283-6063 Family Practice English Sunita Shailam, M.D. 427 C Street, #216 San Diego, CA 92101 Tel: (619) 239-4979 Family Practice English Ignacio Ramirez-Ochoa, M.D. 3024 North Park Way San Diego, CA 92104 Tel: (619) 497-1183 Family Practice English, Spanish Joanna D. Wozniak, M.D. 4440 Euclid Ave. San Diego, CA 92115 Tel: (619) 584-3215 Family Practice English, Polish, Russian, German David C. Ryan, M.D. 2931 Jarvis Street San Diego, CA 92106 Tel: (619) 222-2355 Family Practice English, Spanish Last updated 7/2/2008 - 12 - Mercy Physicians Medical Group, Inc. Central San Diego - Primary Care Physicians Kenneth L. Anderson, D.O. 4490 Fanuel Street San Diego, CA 92109 Tel: (858) 274-9116 General Practice English Morteza Mirkarimi, M.D. 3058 Clairemont Dr. San Diego, CA 92117 Tel: (619) 275-5570 General Practice English, Farsi Roger M. Hernandez, M.D. 3811 El Cajon Blvd. San Diego, CA 92105 Tel: (619) 284-5622 General Practice English, Spanish Mary Raiszadeh, M.D. 5222 Balboa Ave., #45 San Diego, CA 92117 Tel: (858) 616-6430 General Practice English, Farsi Henry J. Laufenberg, M.D. 3650 Clairemont Dr., #6 San Diego, CA 92117 Tel: (858) 272-6631 General Practice English Nathaniel G. Rose, M.D. 4490 Fanuel Street San Diego, CA 92109 Tel: (858) 274-9116 General Practice English, Portuguese Last updated 7/2/2008 - 13 - Mercy Physicians Medical Group, Inc. Central San Diego - Primary Care Physicians Theresa R. Bohun, M.D. 3260 Third Ave. San Diego, CA 92103 Tel: (619) 297-3737 Internal Medicine English Janette J. Gray, M.D. 3737 Moraga Ave., #A305 San Diego, CA 92117 Tel: (858) 454-9771 Internal Medicine (closed to new members) English Foster P. Carr, M.D. 450 W. Laurel St. San Diego, CA 92101 Tel: (877) 271-6078 Internal Medicine English, German, Spanish Billie E. Green, M.D. 1101 Felspar St. San Diego, CA 92109 Tel: (858) 483-1720 Internal Medicine English, French Stewart L. Frank, M.D. 4060 Fourth Ave., #605 San Diego, CA 92103 Tel: (619) 296-7014 Internal Medicine English, Spanish Steven A. Gross, M.D. 6386 Alvarado Ct., #101 San Diego, CA 92120 Tel: (619) 265-1237 Internal Medicine English Igor Gavrilyuk, M.D. 4060 Fourth Ave., #100 San Diego, CA 92103 Tel: (619) 718-9444 Internal Medicine English, Russian Steven A. Gross, M.D. 4060 Fourth Ave., #205 San Diego, CA 92103 Tel: (619) 688-9333 Internal Medicine English Marc Gehr, M.D. 550 Washington St., #423 San Diego, CA 92103 Tel: (619) 297-5070 Internal Medicine English Mark D. Hendricks, M.D. 1835 El Cajon Blvd., #C San Diego, CA 92103 Tel: (619) 543-9655 Internal Medicine English Last updated 7/2/2008 - 14 - Mercy Physicians Medical Group, Inc. Central San Diego - Primary Care Physicians Rudolf E. Herzog, M.D. 106 Thorn St. San Diego, CA 92103 Tel: (619) 615-0842 Internal Medicine English A. Grant Kingsbury, M.D. 4060 Fourth Ave., #500 San Diego, CA 92103 Tel: (619) 298-2900 Internal Medicine English San C. Hsieh, M.D. 3955 First Ave. San Diego, CA 92103 Tel: (619) 299-3654 Internal Medicine English, Chinese, Indonesian, Mandarin Brian J. Lenzkes, M.D. 3260 Third Ave. San Diego, CA 92103 Tel: (619) 297-3737 Internal Medicine (accepting Senior members only) English Andrew G. Israel, M.D. 4060 Fourth Ave., #505 San Diego, CA 92103 Tel: (619) 298-1318 Internal Medicine (closed to new members) English N. Becky Nguyen, M.D. 4033 Third Ave., #300 San Diego, CA 92103 Tel: (619) 299-2570 Internal Medicine (closed to new members) English, Vietnamese Charlie R. Johnson, M.D. 2400 E. Eighth St., #A National City, CA 91950 Tel: (619) 267-4255 Internal Medicine English Monica Perlman, M.D. 9850 Genesee Ave., #860 La Jolla, CA 92037 Tel: (858) 554-1212 Internal Medicine English, Spanish Bhupinder S. Khehar, M.D. 4060 Fourth Ave., #335 San Diego, CA 92103 Tel: (619) 291-9285 Internal Medicine English, Hinidi, Punjabi, Swahili, Urdu Raymond G. Pigeon, M.D. 3260 Third Ave. San Diego, CA 92103 Tel: (619) 297-3737 Internal Medicine (closed to new members) English Last updated 7/2/2008 - 15 - Mercy Physicians Medical Group, Inc. Central San Diego - Primary Care Physicians Deanna K. Price, M.D. 3260 Third Ave. San Diego, CA 92103 Tel: (619) 297-3737 Internal Medicine English Sheldon H. Steiner, M.D. 7339 El Cajon Blvd., #H La Mesa, CA 91941 Tel: (619) 668-1515 Internal Medicine English Alfredo Quinonez, M.D. 250 Market St. San Diego, CA 92101 Tel: (619) 239-9675 Internal Medicine English, Spanish Elahe Toulouie, M.D. 8851 Center Dr., #301 La Mesa, CA 91942 Tel: (619) 461-3150 Internal Medicine English, Farsi, German Neelakantan Ramineni, M.D. 4537 College Ave. San Diego, CA 92115 Tel: (619) 265-0504 Internal Medicine English, Telugu Paul D. Wagner, M.D. 4060 Fourth Ave., #100 San Diego, CA 92103 Tel: (619) 718-9444 Internal Medicine English, Spanish Susan H. Shuchter, M.D. 4060 Fourth Ave., #505 San Diego, CA 92103 Tel: (619) 298-1318 Internal Medicine (closed to new members) English Stefan A. Willging, M.D. 4060 Fourth Ave., #505 San Diego, CA 92103 Tel: (619) 298-1318 Internal Medicine (closed to new members) English, German Paul F. Speckart, M.D. 3260 Third Ave. San Diego, CA 92103 Tel: (619) 297-3737 Internal Medicine (closed to new members) English Howard V. Williams, M.D. 4060 Fourth Ave., #505 San Diego, CA 92103 Tel: (619) 298-1318 Internal Medicine English, Spanish Last updated 7/2/2008 - 16 - Mercy Physicians Medical Group, Inc. Central San Diego - Primary Care Physicians Gary N. Woodall, M.D. 2970 Fifth Ave., #140 San Diego, CA 92103 Tel: (619) 260-3456 Internal Medicine English Last updated 7/2/2008 - 17 - Mercy Physicians Medical Group, Inc. Central San Diego – Specialist Physicians Allergy/Immunology Milan L. Brandon, M.D. 2800 Third Ave. San Diego, CA 92103 Tel: (619) 291-2321 Nancy K. Ostrom, M.D. 9610 Granite Ridge Dr., #B San Diego, CA 92123 Tel: (858) 292-1144 Gary A. Cohen, M.D. 9833 Pacific Heights Blvd., #J San Diego, CA 92121 Tel: (858) 271-1151 317 N. El Camino Real, #501 Escondido, CA 92024 Tel: (760) 944-6377 Jennifer J. Pendleton, M.D. 6386 Alvarado Ct., #210 San Diego, CA 92120 Tel: (619) 286-6687 477 N. El Camino Real, #A-308 Encinitas, CA 92024 Tel: (858) 271-1151 230 Prospect Pl., #220 Coronado, CA 92118 Tel: (858) 271-1151 Bruce M. Prenner, M.D. 6386 Alvarado Ct., #210 San Diego, CA 92120 Tel: (619) 286-6687 Alexander N. Greiner, M.D. 9610 Granite Ridge Dr., #B San Diego, CA 92123 Tel: (858) 292-1144 317 N. El Camino Real, #501 Escondido, CA 92024 Tel: (760) 944-6377 Eli O. Meltzer, M.D. 9610 Granite Ridge Dr., #B San Diego, CA 92123 Tel: (858) 292-1144 Michael J. Welch, M.D. 215 S. Hickory, #212 Escondido, CA 92025 Tel: (760) 480-0799 Alex J. Mercandetti, M.D. 4060 Fourth Ave., #335 San Diego, CA 92103 Tel: (619) 291-9285 9610 Granite Ridge Dr., #B San Diego, CA 92123 Tel: (858) 292-1144 340 Fourth Ave., #5 Chula Vista, CA 91910 Tel: (619) 426-5550 Last updated 7/1/2008 - 18 - Mercy Physicians Medical Group, Inc. Central San Diego – Specialist Physicians Cardiology Brett J. Berman, M.D. 4033 Third Ave., #300 San Diego, CA 92103 Tel: (619) 299-2570 William A. Pitt, M.D. 6386 Alvarado Ct., #101 San Diego, CA 92120 Tel: (619) 265-1237 Richard G. Friedman, M.D. 4033 Third Ave., #300 San Diego, CA 92103 Tel: (619) 299-2570 Joseph B. Stein, M.D. 4060 Fourth Ave., #205 San Diego, CA 92103 Tel: (619) 296-3800 Jerrold Glassman, M.D. 4033 Third Ave., #300 San Diego, CA 92103 Tel: (619) 299-2570 Jeffrey K. Williams, M.D. 1901 Fourth Ave., #100 San Diego, CA 92101 Tel: (619) 236-1199 John R. Morse, M.D. Cardiology 4060 Fourth Ave., #205 San Diego, CA 92103 Tel: (619) 297-0146 Cardiology – EP Studies ONLY Brett J. Berman, M.D. 4033 Third Ave., #300 San Diego, CA 92103 Tel: (619) 299-2570 Manish K. Wadhwa, M.D. 4060 Fourth Ave., #115 San Diego, CA 92103 Tel: (619) 297-0014 Joseph B. Stein, M.D. 4060 Fourth Ave., #205 San Diego, CA 92103 Tel: (619) 296-3800 Last updated 7/1/2008 - 19 - Mercy Physicians Medical Group, Inc. Central San Diego – Specialist Physicians Cardiology - Interventional Paul S. Phillips, M.D. 4060 Fourth Ave., #206 San Diego, CA 92103 Tel: (619) 297-0014 Chiropractic Ernie Becerril, D.C. 3330 Fourth Ave. San Diego, CA 92103 Tel: (619) 297-4091 Diana Heying, D.C. 3330 Fourth Ave. San Diego, CA 92103 Tel: (619) 291-8686 Charles J. Ferrante, D.C. 3737 Moraga Ave., #A305 San Diego, CA 92117 Tel: (858) 454-9771 David A. Knepp, D.C. 5252 Balboa Ave., #901 San Diego, CA 92117 Tel: (858) 560-5022 Kevin Han, D.C. 3737 Moraga Ave., #A305 San Diego, CA 92117 Tel: (858) 454-9771 Peter F. Mackay, D.C. 1230 Columbia St., #110 San Diego, CA 92101 Tel: (619) 232-4030 Dermatology Eric S. Gerstenfeld, M.D. 4060 Fourth Ave., #415 San Diego, CA 92103 Tel: (619) 298-9809 Richard L. Kornberg, M.D. 110 W. Pennsylvania Ave. San Diego, CA 92103 Tel: (619) 298-7546 Dermatopathology Richard L. Kornberg, M.D. 110 W. Pennsylvania Ave. San Diego, CA 92103 Tel: (619) 298-7546 Last updated 7/1/2008 - 20 - Mercy Physicians Medical Group, Inc. Central San Diego – Specialist Physicians Endocrinology Monique L. Manganelli, M.D. 4060 Fourth Ave., #508 San Diego, CA 92103 Tel: (619) 497-6188 Jeffrey A. Sandler, M.D. 4060 Fourth Ave., #508 San Diego, CA 92103 Tel: (619) 497-6188 Gastroenterology Gary De La Pena, M.D. 4060 Fourth Ave., #240 San Diego, CA 92103 Tel: (619) 291-6064 Michael Goldhamer, M.D. 4033 Third Ave., #300 San Diego, CA 92103 Tel: (619) 299-2570 Suja D. Dubois, M.D. 4060 Fourth Ave., #240 San Diego, CA 92103 Tel: (619) 291-6064 Kevin S. Haynes, M.D. 4060 Fourth Ave., #240 San Diego, CA 92103 Tel: (619) 291-6064 Robert M. Epsten, M.D. 4060 Fourth Ave., #240 San Diego, CA 92103 Tel: (619) 291-6064 John Ponsiglione, M.D. 3330 Third Ave., #300 San Diego, CA 92103 Tel: (619) 497-6100 Hematology Rajesh Belani, M.D. 3075 Health Center Dr., #102 San Diego, CA 92123 Tel: (858) 637-7888 Alfred Saleh, M.D. 3075 Health Center Dr., #102 San Diego, CA 92123 Tel: (858) 637-7888 Kamran Hassidim, M.D. 3075 Health Center Dr., #102 San Diego, CA 92123 Tel: (858) 637-7888 Thomas A. Shiftan, M.D. 3075 Health Center Dr., #102 San Diego, CA 92123 Tel: (858) 637-7888 Charles H. Redfern, M.D. 3075 Health Center Dr., #102 San Diego, CA 92123 Tel: (858) 637-7888 Last updated 7/1/2008 - 21 - Mercy Physicians Medical Group, Inc. Central San Diego – Specialist Physicians Maternal & Fetal Medicine Gary D. Blake, M.D. 8010 Frost St., #402 San Diego, CA 92123 Tel: (858) 565-8100 Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine Riad Mardoum, M.D. 4077 Fifth Ave. San Diego, CA 92103 Tel: (619) 260-7046 Nephrology Joel J. Baranski, M.D. 4060 Fourth Ave., #220 San Diego, CA 92103 Tel: (619) 299-2350 Dylan L. Steer, M.D. 4060 Fourth Ave., #220 San Diego, CA 92103 Tel: (619) 299-2350 7920 Frost St., #300 San Diego, CA 92123 Tel: (858) 499-1900 9834 Genesee Ave., #112 La Jolla, CA 92037 Tel: (858) 558-8150 Kyung (Kenneth) Chung, M.D. 4060 Fourth Ave., #220 San Diego, CA 92103 Tel: (619) 299-2350 7920 Frost St., #300 San Diego, CA 92123 Tel: (858) 499-1900 Theodore S. Thomas, M.D. 4060 Fourth Ave., #220 San Diego, CA 92103 Tel: (619) 299-2350 7920 Frost St., #300 San Diego, CA 92123 Tel: (858) 499-1900 7920 Frost St., #300 San Diego, CA 92123 Tel: (858) 499-1900 Peter S. Friend, M.D. 1835 El Cajon Blvd., #B San Diego, CA 92103 Tel: (619) 698-3418 9850 Genesee Ave., #810 La Jolla, CA 92037 Tel: (858) 453-9460 Last updated 7/1/2008 - 22 - Mercy Physicians Medical Group, Inc. Central San Diego – Specialist Physicians Neurology William T. Chapman, M.D. 2340 E. 8th St., #G National City, CA 91950 Tel: (619) 475-3870 Bruce R. Lasker, M.D. 3737 Moraga Ave., #A-1 San Diego, CA 92117 Tel: (858) 273-3300 James S. Girsolia, M.D. 4033 Third Ave., #410 San Diego, CA 92103 Tel: (619) 297-1155 Jonathan M. Licht, M.D. 4033 Third Ave., #206 San Diego, CA 92103 Tel: (619) 294-9292 Neuro-Ophthalmology Russell P. Edwards, M.D. 3969 Fourth Ave., #301 San Diego, CA 92103 Tel: (619) 291-6191 Obstetrics & Gynecology Anupam Garg, M.D. 2918 Fifth Ave., #300 San Diego, CA 92103 Tel: (619) 688-0900 L. Dale Lapp, M.D., F.A.C.O.G. 4060 Fourth Ave., #510 San Diego, CA 92103 Tel: (619) 296-8118 William P. Hummel, M.D. (Infertility Only) 11515 El Camino Real, #100 San Diego, CA 92130 Tel: (858) 794-6363 June D. Melin, M.D. 3023 Bunker Hill St., #205 San Diego, CA 92109 Tel: (858) 581-0081 3003 Health Center Dr. San Diego, CA 92123 Tel: (858) 541-4949 Sandra R. Petersen, M.D. 4060 Fourth Ave., #610 San Diego, CA 92103 Tel: (619) 497-2430 L. Michael Kettel, M.D. (Infertility Only) 11515 El Camino Real, #100 San Diego, CA 92130 Tel: (858) 794-6363 Tammy V. Pham, M.D. 4060 Fourth Ave., #610 San Diego, CA 92103 Tel: (619) 497-2433 Last updated 7/1/2008 - 23 - Mercy Physicians Medical Group, Inc. Central San Diego – Specialist Physicians Obstetrics & Gynecology (cont.) Lila Schmidt, M.D. (Infertility Only) 4060 Fourth Ave., #610 San Diego, CA 92103 Tel: (619) 295-4050 John H. Strauss, M.D. 2918 Fifth Ave., #300 San Diego, CA 92103 Tel: (619) 260-0134 Myron N. Schonbrun, M.D. 2918 Fifth Ave., #300 San Diego, CA 92103 Tel: (619) 688-0900 Alisa L. Williams, M.D. 4060 Fourth Ave., #640 San Diego, CA 92103 Tel: (619) 299-3111 Ocular Prosthetic Services Daniel Acosta, B.C.O. 635 C Street, #502 San Diego, CA 92101 Tel: (619) 235-8950 Oncology, Medical Rajesh Belani, M.D. 3075 Health Center Dr., #102 San Diego, CA 92123 Tel: (858) 637-7888 Alfred Saleh, M.D. 3075 Health Center Dr., #102 San Diego, CA 92123 Tel: (858) 637-7888 Kamran Hassidim, M.D. 3075 Health Center Dr., #102 San Diego, CA 92123 Tel: (858) 637-7888 Thomas A. Shiftan, M.D. 3075 Health Center Dr., #102 San Diego, CA 92123 Tel: (858) 637-7888 Charles H. Redfern, M.D. 3075 Health Center Dr., #102 San Diego, CA 92123 Tel: (858) 637-7888 Last updated 7/1/2008 - 24 - Mercy Physicians Medical Group, Inc. Central San Diego – Specialist Physicians Ophthalmic Plastic Reconstructive & Orbital Surgery Arthur C. Perry, M.D. 9850 Genesee Ave., #310 La Jolla, CA 92037 Tel: (858) 457-3010 Ophthalmology John E. Bokosky, M.D. 3939 Third Ave. San Diego, CA 92103 Tel: (619) 692-3939 Michael T. Couris, M.D. 3969 Fourth Ave., #301 San Diego, CA 92103 Tel: (619) 291-6191 700 W. El Norte Pkwy. Escondido, CA 92026 Tel: (760) 738-7800 Henry W. Fulhorst, M.D. 3720 Third Ave. San Diego, CA 92103 Tel: (619) 298-7221 David C. Campbell, M.D. 4060 Fourth Ave., #405 San Diego, CA 92103 Tel: (619) 297-9131 Christopher Gualtieri, M.D. 3969 Fourth Ave., #301 San Diego, CA 92103 Tel: (619) 688-2648 Neil T. Choplin, M.D. 3939 Third Ave. San Diego, CA 92103 Tel: (619) 296-8525 Weldon W. Haw, M.D. 4060 Fourth Ave., #405 San Diego, CA 92103 Tel: (619) 297-9131 700 W. El Norte Pkwy. Escondido, CA 92026 Tel: (760) 738-7800 Michael S. Ibarra, M.D. 550 Washington, #723 San Diego, CA 92103 Tel: (619) 299-1554 Last updated 7/1/2008 - 25 - Mercy Physicians Medical Group, Inc. Central San Diego – Specialist Physicians Ophthalmology (cont.) Arthur C. Perry, M.D. 9850 Genesee Ave., #310 San Diego, CA 92037 Tel: (858) 457-3010 Fane L. Robinson, M.D. 550 Washington, #723 San Diego, CA 92103 Tel: (619) 299-1554 Gary Prodanovich, M.D. 4060 Fourth Ave., #620 San Diego, CA 92103 Tel: (619) 298-8500 Mark D. Smith, M.D. 550 Washington, #723 San Diego, CA 92103 Tel: (619) 299-1554 Lawrence S. Rice, M.D. 3900 Fifth Ave., #270 San Diego, CA 92103 Tel: (619) 291-2020 Mark E. Warlen, M.D. 3720 Third Ave. San Diego, CA 92103 Tel: (619) 298-7221 5565 Grossmont Center Dr., Bldg. 3, #551 La Mesa, CA 91942 Tel: (619) 465-2020 Orofacial Pain Bradley L. Eli, D.M.D., M.S. 4403 Manchester Ave., #101 Encinitas, CA 92024 Tel: (760) 436-6365 Otolaryngology Philip Azer, M.D. 411 Thorn St., #B San Diego, CA 92103 Tel: (619) 298-8151 Paul M. Goodman, M.D. 4033 Third Ave., #104 San Diego, CA 92103 Tel: (619) 294-2350 James E. Bush, M.D. 3805 Front Street San Diego, CA 92103 Tel: (619) 296-1519 Theodore M. Mazer, M.D. 6699 Alvarado Rd., #2209 San Diego, CA 92120 Tel: (619) 583-8990 Last updated 7/1/2008 - 26 - Mercy Physicians Medical Group, Inc. Central San Diego – Specialist Physicians Otolaryngology (cont.) Pierre G. Rivet, M.D., F.A.C.S. 4033 Third Ave., #104 San Diego, CA 92103 Tel: (619) 294-2350 Pain Management Christopher J. Chisholm, M.D. 9834 Genesee Ave., #110 La Jolla, CA 92037 Tel: (858) 453-7128 Kevin S. Smith, M.D. 7910 Frost St., #280 San Diego, CA 92123 Tel: (619) 398-2988 Oleg Gavrilyuk, M.D. 3633 Camino del Rio South, #300 San Diego, CA 92108 Tel: (619) 287-9730 Alicja S. Steiner, M.D. 8910 Clairemont Mesa Blvd. San Diego, CA 92123 Tel: (619) 948-8464 Michael J. Huntley, M.D. 7592 Metropolitan Dr., #404 San Diego, CA 92108 Tel: (619) 325-1161 Naga R. Thota, M.D. 2732 Navajo Rd., #200 El Cajon, CA 92020 Tel: (619) 287-7246 David J. Smith, M.D. 3703 Camino del Rio So., #210 San Diego, CA 92108 Tel: (619) 640-5555 Pediatric Critical Care Mario E. Eyzaguirre, M.D. 4077 Fifth Ave. San Diego, CA 92103 Tel: (619) 260-7046 Last updated 7/1/2008 - 27 - Mercy Physicians Medical Group, Inc. Central San Diego – Specialist Physicians Pediatric Dermatology Richard L. Kornberg, M.D. 110 W. Pennsylvania Ave. San Diego, CA 92103 Tel: (619) 298-7546 Pediatric Endocrinology Sherry L. Franklin, M.D. 7910 Frost St., #435 San Diego, CA 92123 Tel: (858) 715-0465 Pediatric Newborn Care Denise A. Brownlee, M.D. 501 Washington St., #600 San Diego, CA 92103 Tel: (619) 278-3350 Cheryl L. Jennett, M.D. 501 Washington St., #600 San Diego, CA 92103 Tel: (619) 278-3300 Adriana R. Diakiw, M.D. 1370 Rosecrans St., #B San Diego, CA 92106 Tel: (619) 225-0602 Gabriela K. Mogrovejo, M.D. 180 Otay Lakes Rd., #300 Bonita, CA 91902 Tel: (619) 472-1000 Sivathilaka S. Ganesh, M.D. 180 Otay Lakes Rd., #300 Bonita, CA 91902 Tel: (619) 472-1000 Patricia Pisinger, M.D. 180 Otay Lakes Rd., #300 Bonita, CA 91902 Tel: (619) 472-1000 Bret R. Gerber, M.D. 501 Washington St., #600 San Diego, CA 92103 Tel: (619) 278-3350 Carlos M. Quiros, M.D. 180 Otay Lakes Rd., #300 Bonita, CA 91902 Tel: (619) 472-1000 Nicole H. Gorton, M.D. 501 Washington St., #600 San Diego, CA 92103 Tel: (619) 278-3300 Last updated 7/1/2008 - 28 - Mercy Physicians Medical Group, Inc. Central San Diego – Specialist Physicians Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology Paul M. Goodman, M.D. 4033 Third Ave., #104 San Diego, CA 92103 Tel: (619) 294-2350 Pierre G. Rivet, M.D., F.A.C.S. 4033 Third Ave., #104 San Diego, CA 92103 Tel: (619) 294-2350 Theodore M. Mazer, M.D. 6699 Alvarado Rd., #2209 San Diego, CA 92120 Tel: (619) 583-8990 Pediatric Podiatry Walter H. Jolley, D.P.M. 5222 Balboa Ave., #52 San Diego, CA 92117 Tel: (858) 560-0390 Pediatric Pulmonology Stephen H. Carson, M.D. 550 Washington St., #111 San Diego, CA 92103 Tel: (619) 297-5437 332 Santa Fe Dr., #150 Encinitas, CA 92024 Tel: (760) 943-9994 Physical Medicine/Rehabilitation Oleg Gavrilyuk, M.D. 3633 Camino del Rio South, #300 San Diego, CA 92108 Tel: (619) 287-9730 David G. O'Malley, M.D. 5555 Grossmont Center Dr. La Mesa, CA 91942 Tel: (619) 596-8366 Roxanne A. Hon, M.D. 8851 Center Dr., #625 La Mesa, CA 91942 Tel: (619) 697-7900 David J. Smith, M.D. 3703 Camino del Rio So., #210 San Diego, CA 92108 Tel: (619) 640-5555 Last updated 7/1/2008 - 29 - Mercy Physicians Medical Group, Inc. Central San Diego – Specialist Physicians Podiatry Donald R. Green, D.P.M. 770 Washington St., #202 San Diego, CA 92103 Tel: (619) 291-0777 Walter H. Jolley, D.P.M. 5222 Balboa Ave., #52 San Diego, CA 92117 Tel: (858) 560-0390 Richard M. Green, D.P.M. 770 Washington St., #202 San Diego, CA 92103 Tel: (619) 291-0777 Michael Quinn, D.P.M. 7485 Mission Valley Rd., #104A San Diego, CA 92108 Tel: (619) 291-8930 Myron L. Hall, D.P.M. 770 Washington St., #202 San Diego, CA 92103 Tel: (619) 291-0777 Michael L. Simons, D.P.M. 770 Washington St., #202 San Diego, CA 92103 Tel: (619) 291-0777 Psychiatry Jason S. Keri, M.D. 3990 Old Town Ave., #C-203 San Diego, CA 92110 Tel: (619) 518-2869 Rodrigo A. Munoz, M.D. 3130 Fifth Ave. San Diego, CA 92103 Tel: (619) 298-4782 Michael J. McDaniel, M.D. 1660 Hotel Circle No., #614 San Diego, CA 92108 Tel: (619) 298-0320 Paul U. Strauss, M.D. 3914 Third Ave. San Diego, CA 92103 Tel: (619) 291-4808 Sana C. Moucharafieh, M.D. 6046 Cornerstone Ct. West, #100 San Diego, CA 92121 Tel: (858) 450-9116 Emad G. Tadros, M.D. 3914 Third Ave. San Diego, CA 92103 Tel: (619) 291-4808 Last updated 7/1/2008 - 30 - Mercy Physicians Medical Group, Inc. Central San Diego – Specialist Physicians Psychology Tina L. Buckner, Psy.D. 3130 Fifth Ave. San Diego, CA 92103 Tel: (619) 574-0924 Kathleen L. Strauss, Ph.D. 3914 Third Ave. San Diego, CA 92103 Tel: (619) 291-4808 Pulmonary Diseases Frank T. Grassi, M.D. 4077 Fifth Ave. San Diego, CA 92103 Tel: (619) 299-2570 Joseph Resnikoff, M.D. 4033 Third Ave., #300 San Diego, CA 92103 Tel: (619) 299-2570 4033 Third Ave., #300 San Diego, CA 92103 Tel: (619) 299-2570 Bradley L. Spitz, M.D. 4033 Third Ave., #300 San Diego, CA 92103 Tel: (619) 299-2570 Julian P. Lichter, M.D., F.C.C.P. 4033 Third Ave., #300 San Diego, CA 92103 Tel: (619) 299-2570 Christopher Stafford, M.D. 4077 Fifth Ave. San Diego, CA 92103 Tel: (619) 299-2570 Alex J. Mercandetti, M.D. 4060 Fourth Ave., #335 San Diego, CA 92103 Tel: (619) 291-9285 4033 Third Ave., #300 San Diego, CA 92103 Tel: (619) 299-2570 340 Fourth Ave., #5 Chula Vista, CA 91910 Tel: (619) 426-5550 Last updated 7/1/2008 - 31 - Mercy Physicians Medical Group, Inc. Central San Diego – Specialist Physicians See page 9 for more office locations Radiation Oncology Janna Z. Andrews, M.D. 2466 First Ave., #B San Diego, CA 92101 Tel: (619) 230-0400 Gina J. Mansy, M.D. 2466 First Ave., #B San Diego, CA 92101 Tel: (619) 230-0400 Ronald T. Davis, M.D. 2466 First Ave., #B San Diego, CA 92101 Tel: (619) 230-0400 Sara G. Rosenthal, M.D. 2466 First Ave., #B San Diego, CA 92101 Tel: (619) 230-0400 Donald B. Fuller, M.D. 2466 First Ave., #B San Diego, CA 92101 Tel: (619) 230-0400 Reza Shirazi, M.D. 2466 First Ave., #B San Diego, CA 92101 Tel: (619) 230-0400 Huan B. Giap, M.D. 2466 First Ave., #B San Diego, CA 92101 Tel: (619) 230-0400 Damon E. Smith, M.D. 2466 First Ave., #B San Diego, CA 92101 Tel: (619) 230-0400 Tahir Ijaz, M.D. 2466 First Ave., #B San Diego, CA 92101 Tel: (619) 230-0400 Yonina Tova, M.D. 2466 First Ave., #B San Diego, CA 92101 Tel: (619) 230-0400 See page 9 for more office locations Radiology, Diagnostic Lori L. Baker, M.D. 2466 First Ave., #A San Diego, CA 92101 Tel: (619) 849-6776 Gilbert E. Boswell, M.D. 2466 First Ave., #A San Diego, CA 92101 Tel: (619) 849-6776 Lawrence P. Bogle, M.D. 2466 First Ave., #A San Diego, CA 92101 Tel: (619) 849-6776 David W. Buckley, M.D. 2466 First Ave., #A San Diego, CA 92101 Tel: (619) 849-6776 Last updated 7/1/2008 - 32 - Mercy Physicians Medical Group, Inc. Central San Diego – Specialist Physicians Radiology, Diagnostic (cont.) James A. Cooper, M.D. 2466 First Ave., #A San Diego, CA 92101 Tel: (619) 849-6776 Thomas C. Orsini, M.D. 2466 First Ave., #A San Diego, CA 92101 Tel: (619) 849-6776 John M. Doemeny, M.D. 2466 First Ave., #A San Diego, CA 92101 Tel: (619) 849-6776 Sandip A. Patidar, M.D. 2466 First Ave., #A San Diego, CA 92101 Tel: (619) 849-6776 Lee D. Hall, M.D. 2466 First Ave., #A San Diego, CA 92101 Tel: (619) 849-6776 Murray A. Reicher, M.D. 2466 First Ave., #A San Diego, CA 92101 Tel: (619) 849-6776 Ben E. Jacobson, M.D. 2466 First Ave., #A San Diego, CA 92101 Tel: (619) 849-6776 Kevin J. Sasadeusz, M.D. 2466 First Ave., #A San Diego, CA 92101 Tel: (619) 849-6776 John O. Johnson, M.D. 2466 First Ave., #A San Diego, CA 92101 Tel: (619) 849-6776 Mark S. Schechter, M.D. 2466 First Ave., #A San Diego, CA 92101 Tel: (619) 849-6776 Jeffrey S. Miller, M.D. 2466 First Ave., #A San Diego, CA 92101 Tel: (619) 849-6776 Rowena G. Tena, M.D. 2466 First Ave., #A San Diego, CA 92101 Tel: (619) 849-6776 Brian J. Moffit, M.D. 2466 First Ave., #A San Diego, CA 92101 Tel: (619) 849-6776 Karl E. Weingarten, M.D. 2466 First Ave., #A San Diego, CA 92101 Tel: (619) 849-6776 Last updated 7/1/2008 - 33 - Mercy Physicians Medical Group, Inc. Central San Diego – Specialist Physicians See page 47 for more office locations Rheumatology Akther J. Kotha, M.D. 5555 Reservoir Dr., #309 San Diego, CA 92120 Tel: (619) 229-1995 Raymond I. Press, M.D. 4033 Third Ave., #300 San Diego, CA 92103 Tel: (619) 299-2570 Katherine H. Nguyen, M.D. 202 Lewis St. San Diego, CA 92103 Tel: (619) 293-0351 Surgery Robert M. Barone, M.D. 3075 Health Center Dr., #102 San Diego, CA 92123 Tel: (858) 637-7888 Bret J. Langenberg, D.O. 4033 Third Ave., #204 San Diego, CA 92103 Tel: (619) 295-8677 Dan I. Giurgiu, M.D. 4060 Fourth Ave., #440 San Diego, CA 92103 Tel: (619) 298-8891 Ira D. Levine, M.D. 4060 Fourth Ave., #440 San Diego, CA 92103 Tel: (619) 298-8891 Paul M. Goldfarb, M.D. 3075 Health Center Dr., #102 San Diego, CA 92123 Tel: (858) 637-7888 Dennis E. Mayer, M.D. 4033 Third Ave., #204 San Diego, CA 92103 Tel: (619) 295-8677 Surgery, Bariatric Charles D. Callery, M.D. 15725 Pomerado Rd., #206 Poway, CA 92064 Tel: (858) 675-0883 Last updated 7/1/2008 - 34 - Mercy Physicians Medical Group, Inc. Central San Diego – Specialist Physicians Surgery, Cardiac & Thoracic James R. Hemp, M.D. 4033 Third Ave., #210 San Diego, CA 92103 Tel: (619) 297-5600 Fakhri M. Salem, M.D. 550 Washington St., #641 San Diego, CA 92103 Tel: (619) 260-0862 Michael P. Koumjian, M.D. 5525 Grossmont Center Dr., #609 La Mesa, CA 91942 Tel: (619) 466-5700 John J. Tyner, M.D. 4033 Third Ave., #210 San Diego, CA 92103 Tel: (619) 297-5600 Ricardo J. Moreno-Cabral, M.D. 550 Washington St., #727 San Diego, CA 92103 Tel: (619) 297-0008 Surgery, Colon & Rectal Dennis E. Mayer, M.D. 4033 Third Ave., #204 San Diego, CA 92103 Tel: (619) 295-8677 Surgery, Maxillofacial & Oral Joel S. Berger, M.D., D.D.S. 8008 Frost St., #311 San Diego, CA 92123 Tel: (858) 292-5175 Lester Machado, M.D., D.D.S. 752 Medical Center Ct., #205 Chula Vista, CA 91911 Tel: (619) 482-6774 752 Medical Center Ct., #205 Chula Vista, CA 91911 Tel: (858) 292-5175 501 Washington St., #725 San Diego, CA 92103 Tel: (619) 482-6774 Last updated 7/1/2008 - 35 - Mercy Physicians Medical Group, Inc. Central San Diego – Specialist Physicians Surgery, Neurological Lance L. Altenau, M.D. 501 Washington St., #700 San Diego, CA 92103 Tel: (619) 297-4481 Richard C. Ostrup, M.D. 501 Washington St., #700 San Diego, CA 92103 Tel: (619) 297-4481 752 Medical Center Ct., #206 Chula Vista, CA 91910 Tel: (619) 297-4481 9850 Genesee Ave., #770 La Jolla, CA 92037 Tel: (619) 297-4481 David L. Greenwald, M.D. 501 Washington St., #700 San Diego, CA 92103 Tel: (619) 297-4481 Kenneth H. Ott, M.D., F.A.C.S. 501 Washington St., #700 San Diego, CA 92103 Tel: (619) 297-4481 Sohaib A. Kureshi, M.D. 501 Washington St., #700 San Diego, CA 92103 Tel: (619) 297-4481 9850 Genesee Ave., #770 La Jolla, CA 92037 Tel: (619) 297-4481 Scott H. Meyer, M.D. 561 Saxony Pl., #102 Encinitas, CA 92024 Tel: (760) 634-5900 Geoffrey P. Zubay, M.D. 501 Washington St., #700 San Diego, CA 92103 Tel: (619) 297-4481 7930 Frost St., #304 San Diego, CA 92123 Tel: (760) 634-5900 752 Medical Center Ct., #206 Chula Vista, CA 91911 Tel: (619) 297-4481 8851 Center Dr., #501-C La Mesa, CA 91942 Tel: (760) 634-5900 Last updated 7/1/2008 - 36 - Mercy Physicians Medical Group, Inc. Central San Diego – Specialist Physicians Surgery, Oncology Robert M. Barone, M.D. 3075 Health Center Dr., #102 San Diego, CA 92123 Tel: (858) 637-7888 Paul M. Goldfarb, M.D. 3075 Health Center Dr., #102 San Diego, CA 92123 Tel: (858) 637-7888 Surgery, Orthopedic Jean-Jacques Abitbol, M.D. 5395 Ruffin Rd., #201 San Diego, CA 92123 Tel: (858) 874-2306 L. Randall Mohler, M.D. 7485 Mission Valley Rd., #104A San Diego, CA 92108 Tel: (619) 291-8930 William S. Adsit, M.D. 7485 Mission Valley Rd., #104A San Diego, CA 92108 Tel: (619) 291-8930 Drew A. Peterson, M.D. 7485 Mission Valley Rd., #104A San Diego, CA 92108 Tel: (619) 291-8930 Robert K. Eastlack, M.D. 7910 Frost St., #200 San Diego, CA 92123 Tel: (858) 278-8300 Jeffrey E. Schultz, M.D. 7485 Mission Valley Rd., #104A San Diego, CA 92108 Tel: (619) 291-8930 Franz J. Kopp, M.D. 4060 Fourth Ave., #700 San Diego, CA 92103 Tel: (619) 299-8500 Wesley R. Smidt, M.D. 7485 Mission Valley Rd., #104A San Diego, CA 92108 Tel: (619) 291-8930 David G. Levinsohn, M.D. 7910 Frost St., #340 San Diego, CA 92123 Tel: (858) 277-2448 William L. Tontz, Jr., M.D. 4060 Fourth Ave., #700 San Diego, CA 92103 Tel: (619) 299-8500 7485 Mission Valley Rd., #104A San Diego, CA 92108 Tel: (619) 291-8930 Last updated 7/1/2008 - 37 - Mercy Physicians Medical Group, Inc. Central San Diego – Specialist Physicians Surgery, Orthopedic (cont.) Peter B. Wile, M.D. 4060 Fourth Ave., #700 San Diego, CA 92103 Tel: (619) 299-8500 William L. Tontz, Sr., M.D. 4060 Fourth Ave., #630 San Diego, CA 92103 Tel: (619) 299-9090 Surgery, Orthopedic/Oncologic William E. Bowman, M.D. 7910 Frost Street, #200 San Diego, CA 92123 Tel: (858) 278-8300 Surgery, Otorhinolaryngology Philip Azer, M.D. 411 Thorn St., #B San Diego, CA 92103 Tel: (619) 298-8151 Theodore M. Mazer, M.D. 6699 Alvarado Rd., #2209 San Diego, CA 92120 Tel: (619) 583-8990 Paul M. Goodman, M.D. 4033 Third Ave., #104 San Diego, CA 92103 Tel: (619) 294-2350 Pierre G. Rivet, M.D. 4033 Third Ave., #104 San Diego, CA 92103 Tel: (619) 294-2350 Surgery, Plastic Barry S. Handler, M.D. 6699 Alvarado Rd., #2305 San Diego, CA 92120 Tel: (619) 583-4222 Michael A. Peters, M.D. 4060 Fourth Ave., #120 San Diego, CA 92103 Tel: (619) 299-7467 Surgery, Vascular Michael J. Sise, M.D. 550 Washington St., #641 San Diego, CA 92103 Tel: (619) 299-2600 Jack C. Yang, M.D. 550 Washington St., #641 San Diego, CA 92103 Tel: (619) 299-2600 Last updated 7/1/2008 - 38 - Mercy Physicians Medical Group, Inc. Central San Diego – Specialist Physicians Urology James L. Roberts, M.D. 4033 Third Ave., #400 San Diego, CA 92103 Tel: (619) 299-0670 Stephen S. Bridge, M.D. 4060 Fourth Ave., #310 San Diego, CA 92103 Tel: (619) 297-4707 Danny L. Keiller, M.D. 4033 Third Ave., #400 San Diego, CA 92103 Tel: (619) 299-0670 Carol Salem, M.D. 4060 Fourth Ave., #310 San Diego, CA 92103 Tel: (619) 297-4707 230 Prospect Pl., #210 San Diego, CA 92118 Tel: (619) 299-0670 Jeffrey M. Spier, M.D. 4060 Fourth Ave., #310 San Diego, CA 92103 Tel: (619) 297-4707 Warren O. Kessler, M.D. 4060 Fourth Ave., #310 San Diego, CA 92103 Tel: (619) 297-4707 Evan M. Vapnek, M.D. 4033 Third Ave., #400 San Diego, CA 92103 Tel: (619) 299-0670 John J. Martin, M.D. 4060 Fourth Ave., #310 San Diego, CA 92103 Tel: (619) 297-4707 230 Prospect Pl., #210 San Diego, CA 92118 Tel: (619) 299-0670 Last updated 7/1/2008 - 39 - Mercy Physicians Medical Group, Inc. Central San Diego - Ancillary Services Airway Sleep Disorders ELI, Bradley A., D.M.D., M.S. Star Institute Sleep Treatment & Research 4403 Manchester Ave., #101 Encinitas, CA 92024 3907 Waring Rd., #2 Oceanside, CA 92056 Tel. (760) 633-4160 Fax: (760) 436-5123 Tel. (760) 436-6365 Fax: (760) 436-5123 Ambulance American Medical Services 1304 38th St. San Diego, CA 92105 Billing Office P. O. Box 752, Fresno, CA 93712-0752 Hartson Medical Services 9573 Chesapeake Dr. San Diego, CA 92123 Tel. (619) 527-3900 Tel. (858) 492-8100 Schaefer Ambulance Service, Inc. 7257 University Ave. La Mesa, CA 91941 Tel. (619) 583-0454 Fax: (619) 465-1634 Anesthesiology Anesthesia Service Medical Group P.O. Box 85004 San Diego, CA 92186-5004 Tel. (858) 565-9666 Fax. (858) 565-9441 Audiological Services Oliver Audiology & Hearing Aid Services 412 Pennsylvania Ave. San Diego, CA 92103 Tel. (619) 297-3131 Fax: (619) 297-0595 San Diego Hearing Center, Inc. 4060 Fourth Ave., #410 San Diego, CA 92103 Tel. (619) 298-8546 Fax: (619) 298-8593 4747 Mission Blvd., #6 San Diego, CA 92109 Tel. (858) 272-3277 Fax: (858) 272-3284 - 40 - Last updated 7/1/2008 Mercy Physicians Medical Group, Inc. Central San Diego - Ancillary Services CPM Machine & Cold Therapy Unit Rental Team Post-Op, Inc. (formerly F. J. Alexander, Inc.) 2909 Tech Center Dr. Santa Ana, CA 92705-5657 Tel. (800) 339-9295 Fax: (714) 288-6990 Diabetic Education Scripps Whittier Diabetes Program – Mercy All Scheduling 4060 Fourth Ave., #508 San Diego, CA 92103-2121 Scripps Whittier Diabetes Program – Mercy All Scheduling 9894 Genesee Ave., 2nd Floor La Jolla, CA 92037 Tel. (858) 626-5672 Tel. (619) 293-3196 Tel. (858) 626-5672 Tel. (858) 626-5672 Fax: (858) 626-7111 Diabetic/Ostomy Supplies Advanced Diabetes Supply 390 Oak Ave., #N Carlsbad, CA 92008 Tel. (760) 434-9887 Fax: (760) 434-6280 Byram Healthcare Centers, Inc. 2035 120th Ave. NE, #308 Bellevue, WA 98005 Tel. (425) 646-0907 Fax: (425) 455-4802 120 Bloomingdale Rd., #301 White Plains, NY 10605 Tel. (914) 286-2000 Fax: (914) 421-1315 CCS Medical a.k.a. DEGC Enterprises, Inc. & Diabetic Supply of USA 14255 49th St. No., #301 Clearwater, FL 33762-2813 Tel. (800) 726-9811 Fax: (800) 240-6658 a.k.a. MP TotalCare Medical, Inc. 2105 Newpoint Pl., #600 Lawrenceville, GA 30043-5557 Tel. (866) 804-7067 Fax: (770) 407-4445 a.k.a. MP TotalCare Services, Inc. 67 Inverness Dr. East, #150 Englewood, CO 80112-5120 Tel. (800) 690-1255 Fax: (877) 218-5512 - 41 - Last updated 7/1/2008 Mercy Physicians Medical Group, Inc. Central San Diego - Ancillary Services Diabetes Self Care 1936 East Deere Ave., #100 Santa Ana, CA 92705 Tel. (800) 928-8220 Fax: (800) 944-1255 RGH Enterprises, Inc. - DBA: Edgepark Medical Supplies 8595 Milliken Ave., #101 Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730 Remittance Address 1810 Summit Commerce Park Twinsburg, OH 44087-2300 Tel. (800) 321-0591 Tel. (330) 963-6996 Fax: (330) 963-6839 Dialysis San Diego Dialysis Service 7927 Ostrow St. San Diego, CA 92111-3604 Tel. (858) 571-0425 3960 Third Ave. San Diego, CA 92103 Billing Office P. O. Box 52432, Phoenix, AZ 85072-2432 Tel. (619) 299-3900 Durable Medical Equipment (“DME”) Apria Healthcare, Inc. 9115 Activity Rd. San Diego, CA 92126-4424 Tel. (858) 653-6800 Fax: (858) 653-6912 11021 Via Frontera, #203 San Diego, CA 92127-1706 Tel. (858) 451-0500 Fax: (858) 673-8489 Brighter Side 439 South Cedros Ave. Solana Beach, CA 92075 Tel. (858) 481-7565 Fax: (858) 481-8531 DJO, LLC 1430 Decision St. Vista, CA 92081 Remittance Address P. O. Box 515471, Los Angeles, CA 90051-3771 - 42 - Tel. (800) 863-8010 Fax: (866) 650-1177 Last updated 7/1/2008 Mercy Physicians Medical Group, Inc. Central San Diego - Ancillary Services Durable Medical Equipment (“DME”)(cont.) EBI, LP 100 Interpace Pkwy. Parsippany, NJ 07054-1149 Tel. (800) 524-0677 Fax: (888) 299-9022 Hoveround Corporation 2151 Whitfield Industrial Way Sarasota, FL 34243 Tel. (800) 701-5781 Fax: (800) 311-9465 Life Care Solutions 10119 Carroll Canyon Rd. San Diego, CA 92131-1109 Tel. (858) 444-2800 Fax: (858) 444-2810 Park Boulevard Pharmacy 3904 Park Blvd. San Diego, CA 92103 Tel. (619) 295-3109 Fax: (619) 295-6478 Preferred Homecare a.k.a. FOUNDERS HEALTHCARE, LLC 10915 Technology Pl. San Diego, CA 92127 Tel. (858) 637-6301 Fax: (858) 637-7150 Pegasus Airwave, Inc. 791 Park of Commerce Blvd., #500 Boca Raton, FL 33487 Remittance Address P. O. Box 530436, Atlanta, GA 30353-0436 Special Care 3888 Calle Fortunada San Diego, CA 92123 Tel. (800) 443-4325 Fax: (561) 989-9640 Tel. (858) 694-5800 Family Planning Family Planning Associates Medical Group 2850 Sixth Ave., #401 San Diego, CA 92103 - 43 - Tel. (619) 908-3075 Fax: (619) 908-3118 Last updated 7/1/2008 Mercy Physicians Medical Group, Inc. Central San Diego - Ancillary Services Genetic Laboratories – Testing Myriad Genetic Laboratories, Inc. 320 Wakara Way Salt Lake City, UT 84108 Remittance Address P.O. Box 809129, Chicago, IL 90051-3771 Tel. (801) 584-1100 Fax: (801) 584-3615 Home Health Crescent Healthcare 8304 Clairemont Mesa Blvd., #207 San Diego, CA 92111 Tel. (800) 354-9600 Fax: (858) 292-8841 Option Care – San Diego 1122 N. Melrose Dr. Vista, CA 92083 Tel. (760) 630-5350 Fax: (760) 630-5374 Scripps Home Health Care Services 9619 Chesapeake Dr., #300 San Diego, CA 92123 Tel. (858) 715-7300 Special Care 3888 Calle Fortunada San Diego, CA 92123 Tel. (858) 694-5800 Valley Home Health Services, Inc. 10105 Carroll Canyon Rd. San Diego, CA 92131 Tel. (858) 536-9100 Fax: (858) 536-9177 Home Oxygen & Respiratory Medications Life Care Solutions 10119 Carroll Canyon Rd. San Diego, CA 92131-1109 Tel. (858) 444-2800 Fax: (858) 444-2810 Med-Mart/Pacific Pulmonary Services 7888 Ostrow St., #C San Diego, CA 92111 Tel. (619) 670-1726 Fax: (619) 670-1754 O2 Science 6875 Nancy Ridge Rd., #B San Diego, CA 92121 Tel. (858) 622-8400 Fax: (858) 622-8409 - 44 - Last updated 7/1/2008 Mercy Physicians Medical Group, Inc. Central San Diego - Ancillary Services Infusion Therapy Apria Healthcare, Inc. 11021 Via Frontera, #203 San Diego, CA 92127-1706 (formerly Total Pharmaceutical Care) Tel. (858) 451-0500 Fax: (858) 673-8489 Apria Healthcare, Inc. 9115 Activity Rd. San Diego, CA 92126-4424 (formerly Total Pharmaceutical Care) Tel. (858) 653-6800 Fax: (858) 653-6912 Coram Healthcare Corp. 8804 Balboa Ave. San Diego, CA 92123 (formerly HMSS, Inc.) Tel. (858) 576-6969 Fax: (858) 974-6606 Crescent Healthcare 8304 Clairemont Mesa Blvd., #207 San Diego, CA 92111 Tel. (800) 354-9600 Fax: (858) 292-8841 Critical Care Systems, Inc. 9520 Padgett St., #109 San Diego, CA 92126 Remittance Address P. O. Box 51543, Los Angeles, CA 90051-5843 Tel. (858) 684-3004 Fax: (858) 689-8461 Life Care Solutions 10119 Carroll Canyon Rd. San Diego, CA 92131-1109 Tel. (858) 444-2800 Fax: (858) 444-2810 Option Care – San Diego 1122 N. Melrose Dr. Vista, CA 92083 Tel. (760) 630-5350 Fax: (760) 630-5374 Special Care 3888 Calle Fortunada San Diego, CA 92123 Tel. (858) 694-5800 Valley Home Health Services, Inc. 10105 Carroll Canyon Rd. San Diego, CA 92131 Tel. (858) 536-9100 Fax: (858) 536-9177 Obstetric Home Care Matria Health Care 1821 E. Dyer Rd. Santa Ana, CA 92705 (formerly Tokos Clinical Services Corp.) Tel. (800) 678-6567 - 45 - Last updated 7/1/2008 Mercy Physicians Medical Group, Inc. Central San Diego - Ancillary Services Ocular Prosthetic Services ACOSTA, Daniel, B.C.O. 635 C St., #502 San Diego, CA 92101-5381 Tel. (619) 235-8950 Fax: (619) 235-8959 Orthotics & Prosthetics Dynasplit Systems, Inc. 7946 Ivanhoe Ave. La Jolla, CA 92037-4516 (Landmark Medical Division) Tel. (800) 262-8828 Fax: (800) 262-6144 Hanger Prosthetics & Orthotics West, Inc. (Formerly Nova Care Orthotics & Prosthetics West, Inc.) 7930 Frost St., #303 Tel. (858) 560-4944 San Diego, CA 92123 Fax: (858) 560-0731 450 Fourth Ave., #405 Chula Vista, CA 91910 Tel. (619) 425-1835 Fax: (619) 425-7255 550 Washington St., #400 San Diego, CA 92103 Tel. (619) 291-8122 Fax: (619) 291-8446 Scope Orthotics and Prosthetics, Inc. 7720 Cardinal Ct. San Diego, CA 92123 Tel. (858) 292-7448 Fax: (858) 292-0927 8875 La Mesa Blvd., #B La Mesa, CA 91941 Tel. (619) 589-9980 (619) 589-9988 Outpatient Surgical Centers San Diego Outpatient Surgical Center 770 Washington St., #101 San Diego, CA 92103 Tel. (619) 299-9530 Fax: (619) 296-5316 Scripps Mercy Ambulatory Surgery Center 4077 Fifth Ave. San Diego, CA 92103-2180 Tel. (619) 260-7131 Fax: (619) 260-7296 Sun Surgery Corporation 8008 Frost St. San Diego, CA 92123 (formerly Frost Street Outpatient Surgical Center) Tel. (858) 576-8320 - 46 - Last updated 7/1/2008 Mercy Physicians Medical Group, Inc. Central San Diego - Ancillary Services Pathology Services Analytic Pathology Medical Group 7470 Mission Valley Rd. San Diego, CA 92108 Tel. (619) 298-4485 San Diego Pathologists Medical Group, Inc. Anatomic & Clinical Pathology 591 Camino de la Reina, #200 San Diego, CA 92108-3192 Tel. (619) 325-8710 Fax: (619) 325-8731 Pharmacy – When it is the IPA’s responsibility CurasScrips Pharmacy, Inc. 6272 Lee Vista Blvd. Orlando, FL 32822 Tel. (888) 773-7376 Fax: (888) 773-7386 P. J.'s Prescription Shoppe 3405 Kenyon St. San Diego, CA 92110 Tel. (619) 223-5404 Fax: (619) 223-0546 Park Boulevard Pharmacy 3904 Park Blvd. San Diego, CA 92103 Tel. (619) 295-3109 Fax: (619) 295-6478 Physical Therapy Scripps Rehabilitation Services, dba: Scripps Mercy Outpatient Rehabilitation Services 4094 Fourth Ave., #300 San Diego, CA 92103 Tel. (619) 574-8100 Fax: (619) 298-8009 Scripps Mercy Hospital Rehabilitation Services 4077 Fifth Ave. San Diego, CA 92103 Tel. (619) 260-7161 Fax: (619) 260-7372 Scripps Memorial Hospital - La Jolla 9888 Genesee Ave. La Jolla, CA 92037 Tel. (858) 626-6833 Fax: (858) 626-6060 Scripps Rehabilitation Center - Scripps Memorial Hospital - Encinitas 354 Santa Fe Dr. Tel. (760) 633-6507 Encinitas, CA 92024 Fax: (760) 633-7348 - 47 - Last updated 7/1/2008 Mercy Physicians Medical Group, Inc. Central San Diego - Ancillary Services Physical Therapy (cont.) Scripps Memorial Hospital - Chula Vista 450 Fourth Ave., #212 Chula Vista, CA 91910 Tel. (619) 691-7481 Fax: (619) 691-7153 Shiley Sports & Health Center - Scripps Green Hospital 10820 N. Torrey Pines Rd La Jolla, CA 92037 Tel. (858) 554-3711 Fax: (858) 554-3710 Psychiatry Psychiatric Centers at San Diego Carlsbad Office 3150 Pio Pico Dr., #202 Carlsbad, CA 92008 Tel. (760) 730-4540 Fax: (760) 730-9133 Chula Vista Office 450 Fourth Ave., #215 Chula Vista, CA 91910 Tel. (619) 498-5454 Fax: (619) 498-5455 East County Office 4700 Spring St., #220 La Mesa, CA 91941 Tel. (619) 667-3380 Fax: (760) 489-4930 Escondido Office 221 West Crest St., #102 Escondido, CA 92025 Tel. (760) 489-4930 Fax: (760) 489-4933 Kearny Mesa Office 5095 Murphy Canyon Rd., #100 San Diego, CA 92123 Tel. (858) 569-7200 Fax: (858) 569-7240 La Jolla Office 9850 Genesee Ave., #970 La Jolla, CA 92037 Tel. (858) 558-2731 Fax: (858) 452-5905 Mission Valley Office 5353 Mission Center Rd., #224 San Diego, CA 92108 Tel. (619) 688-5855 Fax: (619) 592-0884 Rancho Bernardo Office 11770 Bernardo Plaza Ct., #370 San Diego, CA 92128 Tel. (858) 673-3360 Fax: (858) 592-0884 - 48 - Last updated 7/1/2008 Mercy Physicians Medical Group, Inc. Central San Diego - Ancillary Services Psychiatry (cont.) San Marcos Office 120 Craven Rd., #205 San Marcos, CA 92078 Tel. (760) 471-4073 Fax: (760) 471-4078 Pulmonary Rehabilitation Services Balboa Therapy Center, Inc. 3969 Fourth Ave., #208 San Diego, CA 92103 Tel. (619) 294-7300 Fax: (619) 294-7313 Rheumatology San Diego Arthritis Medical Clinic Designated authorization fax #: (619) 398-1867 Puja Chitkara, M.D. Ara Dikranian, M.D. Oleg Gavrilyuk, M.D. Michael Keller, M.D. Roger Kornu, M.D. (see specialist list for more physicians) 3633 Camino del Rio South, #300 San Diego, CA 92108 835 Third Ave., #A Chula Vista, CA 91911 15721 Pomerado Rd. Poway, CA 92064 Tel. (619) 287-9730 Fax: (619) 287-4516 Tel. (619) 827-0276 Fax: (619) 827-0297 Tel. (858) 376-0203 Fax: (858) 376-0210 Skilled Nursing Facilities Bayside Rehabilitation and Care Center 3520 Fourth Ave. San Diego, CA 92103 Tel. (619) 291-5270 California Special Care Center 8787 Center Dr. La Mesa, CA 91942-3034 Tel. (619) 460-4444 Cloisters of La Jolla 7160 Fay Ave. La Jolla, CA 92037 Tel. (858) 459-4361 - 49 - Last updated 7/1/2008 Mercy Physicians Medical Group, Inc. Central San Diego - Ancillary Services Skilled Nursing Facilities (cont.) Cloisters of Mission Hills 3680 Reynard Way San Diego, CA 92103 Tel. (619) 297-4484 Fax: (619) 297-4490 Jacob Health Care Center 4075 54th St. San Diego, CA 92105 Tel. (619) 582-5168 Magnolia Special Care Center 635 S. Magnolia Ave. El Cajon, CA 92020-6012 Tel. (619) 442-8826 Windsor Gardens Convalescence & Rehab Center of Golden Hill 1201 34th St. Tel. (619) 232-2946 San Diego, CA 92102 Fax: (619) 702-7358 Sleep Medicine Pacific Sleep Medicine Services, Inc. 10052 Mesa Ridge Ct., #101 San Diego, CA 92121-2971 Tel. (858) 657-0550 Fax: (858) 657-0559 Sleep Study Services New Millennium Diagnostics, Inc. 24953 Paseo De Valencia, #20-A Laguna Hills, CA 92653-4338 Tel. (949) 598-4140 Fax: (949) 598-4145 Sleep Data, Inc. 4420 Hotel Circle Ct., #240 San Diego, CA 92108 Tel. (619) 299-6299 Fax: (619) 299-6222 - 50 - Last updated 7/1/2008 TIPS for talking to your doctor Taking an active role in your health care can help you get the best care possible from your doctor. One way to do this is to improve your relationship with your doctor. The following are some tips to help you and your doctor improve your health care together. Talk to your doctor Be sure to tell your doctor about any current and past health care issues or concerns. It's important to share any information you can, even if you're embarrassed. Give your doctor the following information during the exam: y y y y y y y Any symptoms you are having. Your health history. You can create a “health journal” for yourself on paper or in a notebook, and bring it to your appointments. Personal information, including whether you are stressed or if your life is changing. Any medicines you are currently taking. Bring them with you or create a list of all your medicines. Include information about when and how often you take the medicine. You should also write down the strength of the medicine (for example, do you take 150 mg or 200 mg?). Any side effects you have from your medicine(s), especially if it makes you feel sick or if you think you may be allergic to it. Any vitamins or supplements you take. Any x-rays, tests results or medical records you have can be brought with you to the appointment. - appendix - Ask questions Don't be afraid to speak up. It's important for you to let your doctor know if you don’t understand something. If you don’t ask questions, your doctor will think you understand everything he or she has told you. The following are some tips on asking your doctor questions during the exam: y y y Ask every time you don't understand something. If you have questions before the appointment, just write them down and ask them during the exam. Be sure to write down the most important questions first to make sure they get answered. Tell your doctor when you need more time to talk about something. If the doctor isn’t available to help, you should be able to talk to a physician assistant or a nurse. If no one else is available, see if you can schedule another appointment to continue your talk. Take information home with you Taking written or recorded information home with you can help you remember information and instructions any time you need to. Your doctor is a good source of accurate information you can trust. The following are types of information you can take home with you: y y y y Notes that you have taken during the appointment. It's ok for you to write down the information your doctor gives you. Sometimes it helps to bring a friend or family member with you. They can help write down the answers to your questions. Written instructions from your doctor. A tape recording. Ask your doctor if it's ok to bring a tape recorder to the appointment. Brochures or other educational materials. If there aren't any available, ask where you can find some. Follow up with your doctor Make sure to follow any instructions your doctor gave you during the appointment, like taking medicine, scheduling a test or scheduling an appointment with a specialist. If you’re confused or if you've forgotten some information, it's ok to contact your doctor. The following are some common reasons you may need to call your doctor: y y y If you have any questions after the appointment. Ask to leave a message with the doctor or speak with a nurse. If you start to feel worse or have problems with your medicine. If you had tests and haven’t gotten the results. Source: American Academy of Family Physicians’ website familydoctor.org - appendix -