Cardiologist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Chiropractor providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Dentist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Dermatologist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Family Physician providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
OB-GYN providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Ophthalmologist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Orthopedic Surgeon providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Pediatrician providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Physical Therapist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Podiatrist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Psychiatrist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Apple Urgent Care provides exceptional medical care for adults and children. The practice maintains nine convenient Southern California locations with offices in Indio, Colton, Hemet, Moreno Valley, Perris, Riverside, Coachella, San Jacinto, and San Bernardino to meet the urgent care needs of families in each community. The highly skilled medical team can address a range of minor injuries and acute and chronic health conditions more affordably and with less hassle than the hospital emergency room.
On-site testing services are available to accurately diagnose anemia, arrhythmias, asthma, diabetes, sinus infections, and urinary tract infections (UTIs). The clinics also offer specialized lab services, including tuberculosis (TB) testing and drug screenings.
Apple Urgent Care provides treatment services for minor injuries like cuts and bruises, minor burns, and lacerations. The team can also diagnose and treat sprains and fractures from accidents or sports-related injuries.
The preventive services at Apple Urgent Care include sports physicals and pre-employment physicals. The providers also offer vaccines for tetanus and the seasonal flu. Additional resources are available to improve physical health, reduce stress, and optimize long-term wellness.
Flexible scheduling with no wait times is available for appointments. Individuals can also visit the clinic on a walk-in basis. The friendly staff maintains a safe, welcoming environment for people of all ages to ensure high patient care and satisfaction.
Call the Apple Urgent Care office near you to schedule a consultation, book an appointment online, or visit the clinic near you as a walk-in today.
“People were friendly & most seemed thorough. The Dr I saw never checked my lungs & barely came through the door. He gave me meds without listening to chest or back. My cough is very severe. I was surprised ”
James Seto, PA-C
Physician Assistant
1207 E. Florida Ave
Hemet, CA 92543
4.69(502)
Maria Garcia De Benitez, MD
Family Physician 34.2 mi
Through active listening and thoughtful questioning, I am able to deliver high quality care that utilizes the most recent advancements in medicine. I take pride in providing urgent care and primary care needs to the under-served areas of Inland Empire for the last 30 years.
Board Certified family nurse practitioner Armanda L. Alvarez, FNP-C, known to her patients as “Mandie,” is a compassionate primary care provider who takes pride in helping people truly feel better. At Temecula Medical Group in Temecula, California, she forms close, lasting relationships with her patients, acting as their provider for life.
Mandie is a California native, having grown up in Norwalk. In 2010, she began her nursing career as an LVN pediatric home health nurse. Shortly thereafter, she started on her path into Registered Nursing, completing her Bachelors of Science at West Coast University in 2014.
Her RN career began as an Emergency Room Nurse. While she loves the ever-changing emergency room, she knew that primary care is where she would have more time to assist her clients maneuvering illnesses and hopes to provide care aimed at decreasing the need for ER visits.
Having graduated from Azusa Pacific University in 2020 with her FNP, she is focused on using the knowledge she has gained and her experiences in nursing to provide optimal patient care. Mandie is fluent in Spanish and English.
Outside the clinic, Mandie enjoys spending time with family, as well as exploring the outdoors and hiking.
"Compassionate care provider who takes pride in helping people truly feel better. She will be your friend in minutes and provider for life."
“The clinic is nice! It is clean and modern. The medical
assistant, Mark was very attentive and helpful.
Armanda Alvarez was excellent. She knows to to listen and also identify issues. She relays information without scaring you…it is more like stating the facts and finding how to deal with them.
She was referred to me and I am grateful to have her as my primary care. ”
Ryan D. Rowan, PA-C, is a skilled Board Certified Physician Associate specializing in primary care. At Temecula Medical Group in Temecula, California, he takes pleasure in connecting with patients, learning about their lives, and helping them achieve their health goals. He enjoys working with people from all walks of life, especially those of different cultures.
Ryan was born and raised in Dana Point and Mission Viejo, California. After earning his BA from Brigham Young University, he worked as a medical interpreter for Spanish-speaking patients and loved what he saw. He observed many clinicians and nurses compassionately caring for their patients and found such purpose in their daily efforts and satisfaction in their conversations.
Ryan then completed Drexel University’s Hahnemann Physician Assistant Program with a Master of Health Science in 2007. He scored in the 95% on the National Board Exam. Aside from all primary care skills and duties, Ryan is trained in Osteopathic Manipulation Technique of the spine.
Ryan has provided health care to underserved populations in two different Federally Qualified Health Centers. He spent a year and a half in Central California and five years in Idaho, four of which he served as lead clinician for a rural health clinic. Currently, Ryan is participating in a pilot test program to improve the recertification process for all Physician Assistants in the US by the National Commission for Certification of Physician Assistants.
He has been described as a true caregiver; his patients often leave appointments feeling lifted. In addition to English, Ryan also speaks fluent Spanish and Portuguese.
Outside of work, Ryan loves participating in sports with his four children, including football, soccer, basketball, and any sport with a board. He also enjoys the musical benefits of four accomplished musicians (his kids) in his home.
"True “caregiver” in every way, you may come feeling down and leave feeling lifted."
“OK, so yesterday I went into Dr. Ryan‘s and I was not even able to turn my head. Even though my appointment wasn’t for another half hour the immediately came out, hugged me and pulled me into a room. Dr. Ryan and his staff are so amazing when the receptionist came out and gave me a hug, it comforted me so much even though it did not take away the pain it helped me heal In a way. The staff help me back to the room and also help me to my car. As long as I live, I will never forget the way this office cares the people in this office just have tremendous hearts even for people they barely know. I know I’ve been a patient for 10 years, but they treat me like family. Sometimes I feel closer to the people in this office than anybody else in California Dr. Ryan thank you Meredith. You guys are amazing. ”
Richard Rawson, DO, is a board-certified Osteopathic Physician. Surgeon and a concierge primary care physician who sees patients at Temecula Medical Group in Temecula, California. Dr. Rawson is a native of Southern California. He grew up in Mission Viejo, graduating from Mission Viejo High School. Dr. Rawson attended Brigham Young University in Provo, Utah, where he received his Bachelor’s degree in Exercise Physiology. He received his medical degree from the Des Moines University College of Osteopathic Medicine in Iowa.
Dr. Rawson completed his residency training at Madigan Army Medical Center in Tacoma, Washington — part of the University of Washington Family Medicine Residency Network. The University of Washington School of Medicine has been identified as the nation’s top primary-care school in each of the last 18 years by US News & World Report and the top medical school in the country in family medicine and rural medicine training for the past 20 years.
Dr. Rawson was deployed to Afghanistan in 2012-2013, supporting Operation Enduring Freedom as the Squadron Surgeon for the 1st Squadron of the 4th Cavalry Regiment of the US Army. He is a fellow of the American Academy of Family Physicians, and Temecula Medical Group is one of the first direct care practices in the nation. He speaks both English and Spanish.
Dr. Rawson loves the Lakers, Cowboys, Angels, and Dodgers. He loves spending time with family and is driven not to waste a minute. He is forever grateful for the sacrifice of our men and women in uniform whose lives ended too soon and thankful for their gift of freedom. Dr. Rawson was honored with a Bronze Star for service while deployed with the 1st Squadron, 4th Cavalry Regiment to support Operation Enduring Freedom in Afghanistan. Causes he cares about include Wounded Marine and Operation Underground.
"Decorated prior military physician who loves serving his country, patients, and family."
Joanna Ayala, MD, is a board-certified physician with over a decade of experience in family medicine. She proudly leads the team at Murrieta Primary Care Clinic in Murrieta, California.
Dr. Ayala earned her medical degree from the University of Guadalajara School of Medicine in Jalisco’s capital city of Guadalajara in Mexico. She served the community of Guadalajara for four years before completing a three-year residency in family medicine at the University of Texas Health Science Center in Houston.
After completing her residency in 2011, Dr. Ayala gained experience practicing in Texas and New Mexico. She moved to Southern California in 2017 and established Murrieta Primary Care Clinic.
Dr. Ayala is proud to offer comprehensive health care services to adults and children over the age of 5. The team takes an open, personalized approach to wellness. Dr. Ayala specializes in primary care and managing chronic conditions, while also offering skin treatments and the latest cosmetic services.
To better serve the Murrieta, California, community, Dr. Ayala is fluent in Spanish and English. She is affiliated with Temecula Valley Hospital in California and prioritizes patient comfort at every stage of the health care journey.
Schedule a consultation online or on the phone to meet Dr. Ayala and the team at Murrieta Primary Care Clinic.
David Zebrack, DO, is a conscientious and friendly primary care physician and founder of Temecula Valley Primary Care Physicians. He has been in practice for more than 20 years and has cared for patients in Temecula, California, since 2004.
Dr. Zebrack began his education at UCLA where he earned his bachelor’s degree in psychobiology. He then went on to complete his medical education at the College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific in Pomona, California. After earning his doctorate, Dr. Zebrack completed a one-year rotating internship at Rio Hondo Hospital in Downey, California, and a three-year family practice residency at San Bernardino County Medical Center in San Bernardino, California.
During his postgraduate training, Dr. Zebrack served as the president of his residency program. He has held various leadership positions over the years and has enjoyed mentoring medical students. Upon earning his board certification in family medicine, Dr. Zebrack joined a multispecialty medical group in Torrance, California.
In 2004, Dr. Zebrack relocated with his family to Temecula, California, where he joined Dr. Douglas Wise and eventually founded Temecula Valley Primary Care Physicians. In addition to his primary care practice, Dr. Zebrack has acted as a preceptor to train medical students, participated in research and clinical trials, and served as the department chief of family medicine at Southwest Healthcare System in Wildomar, California.
When he is out of the office, Dr. Zebrack has been a fundraiser for the United Jewish Welfare Fund and served multiple terms on the board of his homeowners' association. Dr. Zebrack enjoys spending time time withife and three children. He stays active through tap dancing, golfing and traveling.
Dr. Zebrack is currently accepting new patients.
Credentials
Board-Certified: Family Practice
Residency: San Bernadino Medical Center DO: College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific BS: University of California, Los Angeles Member: AMA, American Academy of Family Physicians, California Academy of Family Physicians
Primary care physician Douglas Wise, DO, is dedicated to ensuring patients in Temecula, California, have access to high-quality health care. He provides a comprehensive range of general health services at Temecula Valley Primary Care Physicians.
Dr. Wise grew up in the suburbs of Philadelphia. After studying at the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine, he completed his residency in general practice at the Osteopathic Medical Center of Philadelphia.
In 1981, Dr. Wise started his own private practice in Swedesboro, New Jersey. He moved to the Temecula Valley area in 1987, where he has continued practicing medicine ever since. He has worked with Dr. Zebrack for 10 years and is proud to partner with him in providing care for the residents of Temecula.
Dr. Wise is an active member of his church and community. He volunteers annually for musical productions, and when he’s not in the office, he enjoys jogging and other fitness activities.
Born in the small rural ski resort town of Show Low, Arizona, Cristal Sumerlin is a dedicated Physician Assistant specializing in Internal Medicine. With a strong passion for patient care and a desire to play an active role in their treatment and well-being, she chose the professional career path of a Physician Assistant after working as an X-Ray Technician. Cristal fell in love with medicine and recognized the need to further her education to better serve her patients and the community.
Cristal takes great pride in both her personal and professional accomplishments. As a mother and military spouse, she has successfully balanced the demands of family life while pursuing her professional goals. Her commitment to her patients and dedication to her work make her a source of pride and inspiration.
In the field of Internal Medicine, Cristal's strengths lie in managing complex disease processes such as diabetes. Her previous experience as an orthopedic technician and x-ray tech in an orthopedic practice has also honed her skills in orthopedics. She finds fulfillment in working with patients facing orthopedic conditions and providing comprehensive care.
Beyond her career, Cristal enjoys spending time outdoors and engaging in activities such as camping, hiking, and traveling. She cherishes these moments with her friends and family, as they provide a source of rejuvenation and happiness outside of her job.
With her unwavering dedication, clinical expertise, and compassionate approach, Cristal Sumerlin is an invaluable asset to Dr. Richard Lam's office. She strives to make a positive impact on her patients' lives and is committed to providing comprehensive and personalized care to improve their overall well-being.
Born in the small rural ski resort town of Show Low, Arizona, Cristal Sumerlin is a dedicated Physician Assistant specializing in Internal Medicine. With a strong passion for patient care and a desire to play an active role in their treatment and well-being, she chose the professional career path of a Physician Assistant after working as an X-Ray Technician. Cristal fell in love with medicine and recognized the need to further her education to better serve her patients and the community.
Cristal takes great pride in both her personal and professional accomplishments. As a mother and military spouse, she has successfully balanced the demands of family life while pursuing her professional goals. Her commitment to her patients and dedication to her work make her a source of pride and inspiration.
In the field of Internal Medicine, Cristal's strengths lie in managing complex disease processes such as diabetes. Her previous experience as an orthopedic technician and x-ray tech in an orthopedic practice has also honed her skills in orthopedics. She finds fulfillment in working with patients facing orthopedic conditions and providing comprehensive care.
Beyond her career, Cristal enjoys spending time outdoors and engaging in activities such as camping, hiking, and traveling. She cherishes these moments with her friends and family, as they provide a source of rejuvenation and happiness outside of her job.
With her unwavering dedication, clinical expertise, and compassionate approach, Cristal Sumerlin is an invaluable asset to Dr. Richard Lam's office. She strives to make a positive impact on her patients' lives and is committed to providing comprehensive and personalized care to improve their overall well-being.
Surya M. Reddy, MD, is a primary care physician offering expert patient care and supervision of other providers at Apple Urgent Care in Colton, Coachella, Moreno Valley, Hemet, Perris, Riverside, Indio, and San Bernardino, California. He is a well respected physician in the community with over 40 years of experience in Family Medicine, Geriatrics and Urgent Care. He trained in Family Medicine at Cook County Hospital in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Reddy holds board certifications from the American Board of Family Practice in Family Medicine and Geriatrics.
Dr. Reddy is a member of the American Academy of Family Physicians, the California Medical Association, and the Riverside County Medical Association. Dr. Reddy has volunteered as Staff Physician at Venice Family Clinic and Consulting Physician at various medical camps in Southern California, Haiti, India, and Russia.
Outside of work, Surya Reddy, MD, enjoys golfing, hiking, mountain biking, spending time with friends and family, and watching baseball and basketball. Dr. Reddy has been in the medical field for over 40 years, and his favorite medical specialty is Geriatrics.
Kartika Budiman, RN, BSN, CCRN, FNP-C, is a board-certified family nurse practitioner at Apple Urgent Care in Colton, Coachella, Moreno Valley, Hemet, Perris, Riverside, Indio, and San Bernardino, California.
After earning her Bachelor of Science in Nursing at California State University, San Bernardino, Kartika spent many years in the clinical setting as a critical care, medical, and ICU nurse.
To become a family nurse practitioner, Kartika returned to school and earned her Master of Science in Nursing at the University of Southern California (USC) in Los Angeles, California. She graduated in the top three of her inaugural class.
Dedicated to her profession, Kartika is a member of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP), the California Association of Nurse Practitioners (CANP), and the American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN).
Kartika also has a CCRN®, a specialty certification for nurses with expertise and experience in acute and critical care.
Kartika combines her training and experience to provide compassionate and professional care for patients at Apple Urgent Care.
Apple Urgent Care provides exceptional medical care for adults and children. The practice maintains nine convenient Southern California locations with offices in Indio, Colton, Hemet, Moreno Valley, Perris, Riverside, Coachella, San Jacinto, and San Bernardino to meet the urgent care needs of families in each community. The highly skilled medical team can address a range of minor injuries and acute and chronic health conditions more affordably and with less hassle than the hospital emergency room.
On-site testing services are available to accurately diagnose anemia, arrhythmias, asthma, diabetes, sinus infections, and urinary tract infections (UTIs). The clinics also offer specialized lab services, including tuberculosis (TB) testing and drug screenings.
Apple Urgent Care provides treatment services for minor injuries like cuts and bruises, minor burns, and lacerations. The team can also diagnose and treat sprains and fractures from accidents or sports-related injuries.
The preventive services at Apple Urgent Care include sports physicals and pre-employment physicals. The providers also offer vaccines for tetanus and the seasonal flu. Additional resources are available to improve physical health, reduce stress, and optimize long-term wellness.
Flexible scheduling with no wait times is available for appointments. Individuals can also visit the clinic on a walk-in basis. The friendly staff maintains a safe, welcoming environment for people of all ages to ensure high patient care and satisfaction.
Call the Apple Urgent Care office near you to schedule a consultation, book an appointment online, or visit the clinic near you as a walk-in today.
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