Medical Team

Endocrinology and Pediatrics

Karunyan Arul, M.D.

Karunyan Arul's clinical background includes pediatrics, pediatric endocrinology and diabetes care. He founded Sierra Medical Group and served as its medical director from 1984 to 2006. AVCC's published biography describes medical leadership, quality assurance and the coordination of endocrine care.

Pediatrics

Mervyn Katz, M.D.

Mervyn Katz trained in medicine at the State University of New York. His published biography describes pediatric residency experience at Children's Hospital in Denver, Long Island Jewish Hospital and Beth Israel Hospital, as well as experience in group pediatric practice.

Pediatrics

Quan Luong, D.O.

Quan Luong earned a Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree at Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine and completed pediatric residency training through Michigan State University. Her background includes work in rural and community pediatric settings.

General Practice

Soyeon Chin, M.D. PhD

Soyeon Chin graduated from Louisiana State University School of Medicine in 2005. Her published background includes an internship and internal medicine residency experience at the University of Southern California Medical Center and additional ophthalmology residency training.

Internist/Infectious Disease

Suttirak Chaiwongkarjohn, M.D.

Suttirak Chaiwongkarjohn received a medical degree from Chulalongkorn University in Thailand in 2006 and completed an internal medicine residency at the University of Hawaii in 2011. His training also includes an infectious disease fellowship associated with VA, UCLA and Olive View.

Internal Medicine & Cardiology

Antony Cyril Ernest, M.D.

Antony Cyril Ernest earned a medical degree at the University of Ceylon and completed internal medicine and cardiology training at Coney Island Hospital in New York. His published background includes group and private practice experience in the Antelope Valley.

Pediatrics

Paul Round D.O.

Paul Round earned a biology degree at Cedarville University in 2005 and a Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree from A.T. Still University in 2011. He completed pediatric internship and residency training at Dell Children's Medical Center of Central Texas.

Internist

Qiyuan Dai, M.D.

Qiyuan Dai graduated from Tianjin Medical University in 1996. Her published biography describes internal medicine training at SUNY Health Science Center in Brooklyn and further training associated with the University of California.

General Practice

Jonathan Martinez, D.O.

Jonathan Martinez graduated from Midwestern University College of Osteopathic Medicine in 1999. His published biography describes further training and study in general practice and public health, including work associated with the Medical College of Wisconsin.

Podiatry

Arash Hassid, DPM

Arash Hassid earned a bachelor's degree at UCLA in 2001 and a Doctor of Podiatric Medicine degree at California College of Podiatric Medicine in 2005. His published clinical background includes podiatry and wound care.

Family Nurse Practitioner

Diane Bite, FNP

Diane Bite completed the UCLA Family Nurse Practitioner program. Her nursing background includes work at Antelope Valley Hospital and Lancaster Community Hospital.

Physician Assistant

Shawn Mostafania, PA-C

Shawn Mostafania earned a Bachelor of Science in Physician Assistant Studies at the University of Southern California. His experience described in the clinic's biography spans emergency care, urgent care and correctional health settings.

Nurse Practitioner

Rich Emanuel, FNP

Rich Emanuel completed an MSN and family nurse practitioner training at the University of Phoenix after registered nursing education through LA County USC. His clinical background includes emergency and critical care nursing.

Family Nurse Practitioner

Jacob Carpenter, FNP

Jacob Carpenter studied at California State University, Los Angeles before continuing at Charles R. Drew University's Mervyn M. Dymally School of Nursing. He received a Master of Science in Nursing in 2014 and a Family Nurse Practitioner Certificate in 2015.

Physician Assistant

Michael Gales, PA-C

Michael Gales graduated from the University of Southern California. His published biography describes service as an emergency medical technician in the Navy and Reserves and extensive physician assistant experience in community and family health settings.

Family Nurse Practitioner

Sonja Hubbard, FNP

Sonja Hubbard received a bachelor's degree in nursing from Florida State University and a master's degree in nursing from the University of Phoenix. Her background includes progressive care, home health and emergency nursing.

Family Nurse Practitioner

Jartu McConnell, FNP

Jartu McConnell received a bachelor's degree in 2003 and a Master of Nursing Science in 2005 from the University of Phoenix. Her published biography describes nurse practitioner work with Facey Medical Foundation and Palmdale Regional Medical Center.

Family Nurse Practitioner

Charity Stauter, FNP

Charity Stauter completed a Bachelor of Science in Nursing and continued to graduate nursing and family nurse practitioner training through the University of Phoenix. Her clinic background includes walk-in care.

Family Nurse Practitioner

Karen St Hilaire, FNP

Karen St. Hilaire trained at the Princess Alexandra School of Nursing and Southend School of Nursing in England before continuing nursing and family nurse practitioner studies in the United States. Her background includes registered nursing and community clinic work.

Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

Felicia B. Williams, PMHNP

Felicia B. Williams received an MSN from Loma Linda University in 2010 and postgraduate psychiatric nurse practitioner training at California State University, Long Beach. Her background includes primary care and behavioral health.

Pediatric Nurse Practitioner

Britney D'Ambra, PNP

Britney D'Ambra studied exercise physiology at George Washington University and public health at the University of Southern California. She completed graduate nursing and pediatric nurse practitioner training at Yale School of Nursing in 2014.

Family Nurse Practitioner

Erica Bell, RN, FNP

Erica Bell earned a bachelor's degree in nursing from California State University, Dominguez Hills in 2012 and a Master of Science in Nursing from Walden University in 2014. Her clinical background includes intensive care, trauma and postoperative nursing.

Physician Assistant

Edith Elenes Higuera, PA-C

Edith Elenes Higuera completed physician assistant training at Samuel Merritt University in Oakland in 2012. Her earlier studies included psychology and chemistry.

Family Nurse Practitioner

Tessiny Iriarte, FNP

Tessiny Iriarte earned a Bachelor of Science in Nursing at California State University, Bakersfield in 2012. She continued with graduate nursing and family nurse practitioner training at Walden University in 2015. Her published clinical interests include family practice and dermatology.

Dentistry

Richard Rojas, DDS

Richard Rojas earned a biology degree at Loyola Marymount University in 1976 and a Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from the University of Southern California in 1980. His background includes private practice, community dental programs and volunteer service.

Adult and Pediatric Dentistry

Gabriel Guevara, DMD

Gabriel Guevara received a dental degree from the University of the East in the Philippines in 1991. He pursued additional training at the University of the Pacific and UCLA School of Dentistry. His clinic biography describes adult and pediatric dentistry.

General Dentistry

John Chen, DDS

John Chen earned a neuroscience degree at Pomona College in 2008 and completed a Doctor of Dental Surgery degree through the University of California. His published background includes general dentistry and pediatric dental practice settings.

General Dentistry

Omar Sudqi, DDS

Omar Sudqi's published biography describes dental education at Punjab University in Lahore in 1989 and further orthodontic study at Haynal Imre University in Hungary in 1994. His professional background includes general dentistry and orthodontic training.

General Dentistry

Jennifer Kim, DMD

Jennifer Kim received a Doctor of Dental Medicine degree from Harvard School of Dental Medicine, graduating cum laude. Her background includes leadership in community dental clinics in Massachusetts and additional orthodontic training at UCLA.

General Dentistry

Marigold Reyes, DMD

Marigold Reyes earned a Doctor of Dental Medicine degree from the University of the East in Manila in 2005. She pursued advanced prosthodontic and periodontal study at UCLA and advanced general dentistry training at NYU Lutheran Medical Center.

Registered Dental Hygienist

Michelle Licea, RDH

Michelle Licea completed the dental hygiene program at Taft College in 2011. Her background includes clinical dental hygiene and experience across front-office and treatment-support roles.

Clinical Psychology

Traci Spriggs Moreno, Psy.D.

Traci Spriggs Moreno studied at Florida State University and began graduate mental health counseling studies at Nova Southeastern University. She completed doctoral psychology training at Alliant International University. Her background includes clinical and forensic psychology.

Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Melissa Marroquin, MSW, LCSW

Melissa Marroquin earned a psychology degree at the University of San Diego in 1999 and a Master of Social Work from the University of Southern California in 2001. Her published background includes clinical social work and care for children, adults and families.

Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Karen Gilmore, LCSW

Karen Gilmore earned a social work bachelor's degree in 1995 and a master's degree in 1998. Her background includes school social work and leadership in community services and programs for children and families.