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.
Wayne Dysinger, MD, MPH
Wayne is an Inland Empire native, having been born and raised in Loma Linda and Yucaipa. He completed medical school at Loma Linda University, followed by a Family Medicine Residency at Florida Hospital, and a Preventive Medicine Residency back at Loma Linda. He has worked in Guam, Atlanta and New Hampshire prior to returning to Loma Linda University as Chair of the Preventive Medicine Department in 2003. Wayne has an international reputation as a leader in the field of Lifestyle Medicine, having served as President of the American College of Lifestyle Medicine, and as an international consultant in the area. He is also the Medical Director of the Lifestyle Medicine Institute, and a Professor at Loma Linda University. He is passionate about treating what is really causing health problems, not just putting Band-Aids on superficial issues.
“I am so happy to make the switch from a traditional doctors office. Dr. Dysinger and his team are more interested in helping the problems with natural sources. Not medicine.”
Wayne Dysinger, MD, MPH
Wayne is an Inland Empire native, having been born and raised in Loma Linda and Yucaipa. He completed medical school at Loma Linda University, followed by a Family Medicine Residency at Florida Hospital, and a Preventive Medicine Residency back at Loma Linda. He has worked in Guam, Atlanta and New Hampshire prior to returning to Loma Linda University as Chair of the Preventive Medicine Department in 2003. Wayne has an international reputation as a leader in the field of Lifestyle Medicine, having served as President of the American College of Lifestyle Medicine, and as an international consultant in the area. He is also the Medical Director of the Lifestyle Medicine Institute, and a Professor at Loma Linda University. He is passionate about treating what is really causing health problems, not just putting Band-Aids on superficial issues.
“I am so happy to make the switch from a traditional doctors office. Dr. Dysinger and his team are more interested in helping the problems with natural sources. Not medicine.”
Yessenia Toscano, FNP-C, MSN, BSN, RN, is a dedicated nurse professional at Apple Urgent Care in Colton, Coachella, Moreno Valley, Hemet, Perris, Riverside, Indio, and San Bernardino, California.
Yessenia started her nursing education at Riverside City College in Riverside, California, earning an associate degree in nursing. While working as a clinical nurse at Riverside Community Hospital, Yessenia completed her Bachelor of Science in Nursing at California State University Fullerton in Fullerton, California.
Dedicated to advancing in her profession, Yessenia continued her education at Azusa Pacific University in Azusa, California, earning her Master of Science to become a family nurse practitioner. During her master’s program, Yessenia won the Outstanding Masters Nursing Student award.
Yessenia has several years of experience working as an acute care nurse and excels at delivering high-quality patient care as a nurse practitioner. She has experience in primary care, women’s health, pediatrics, psychosocial, and urgent care.
Urgent care, acute intensive care, and neurology are her favorite areas of medicine.
Yessenia is fluent in English and Spanish.
Outside of work, Yessenia enjoys gardening and spending time with her beautiful family.
Shruti Patel, MD, is a Board-Certified Family Medicine Physician specializing in Family Practice and Urgent Care at Low Cost Health Clinics.
With seven offices in Anaheim, Riverside, Santa Ana, Corona, Costa Mesa, Cathedral City, and Indio, California, patients have a variety of locations to choose from. In addition, all the clinics are on a walk-in basis, so patients can access care when needed.
Dr. Patel has an excellent bedside manner and is bilingual in Spanish and English. She has many years of experience working in primary care and urgent care medicine. She is one of the supervising physicians for Low Cost Health Clinics and is also involved in the management of the clinics.
Passionate about serving uninsured and low-income people in Southern California, Dr. Patel and her team provide free screenings twice a year for diabetes (glucose) and hypertension (blood pressure), also available on a walk-in basis.
Ethics are based on respect and value for patients and team members alike. Dr. Patel makes it her daily mission to resolve differences quickly and recognize and celebrate achievements, including good health.
Dr. Patel warmly welcomes all patients into all seven offices and looks forward to serving them. Call the office, visit the clinic online, or simply walk in for outstanding low cost care at any time.
“Great services, they have been taking care of my health for many years I thanks them very much. Today I have private health insurance , but I keep coming to the clinic for my primary care services”
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."
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."
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. ”
Holy Dove Q. Paule, FNP-C has 20 years of experience in nursing care. Areas of experience includes: Oncology, Renal Transplant, Endocrinology, Trauma, and 12 of those years specifically in Emergency Medicine. Not only has she played the role of a nurse, but also as a supervisor which gave her the experience to be a leader. Her role as the Pediatric Liaison Nurse (PDLN) and Mobile Intensive Care Nurse (MICN) gave her the opportunity to create treatment protocols for Emergency Room Services for Pediatrics and also maintain guidelines for Pre-hosptial care.
With this in mind, she is able to utilize knowledge and experience to help aid the vulnerable population in home by triaging, maintaining complex disease process, and also orchestrating plan of care with home health agencies/hospice, rehab, skilled nursing, and acute care.
Leela Athalye, DO, is one of the expert dermatologists treating patients at Orange Coast Dermatology, which has two locations in Rancho Santa Margarita and Mission Viejo, California.
Dr. Athalye was raised in Mission Viejo, California, and went to high school locally at Capistrano Valley High School, where she was valedictorian. She went to the University of California - Los Angeles and graduated with honors with a Bachelor of Science in psychobiology. Dr. Athalye then received her medical degree from Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine and graduated among the top of her class. Dr. Athalye completed her residency at the top of her class and served as chief resident at Western University Dermatology program at College Medical Hospital in Long Beach, California.
Dr. Athalye has a true passion for dermatology and even had her own dermatology website as she was graduated from medical school. She loves volunteering with schools locally to teach them about basic skin care. Dr. Athalye traveled to Costa Rica and India during medical school to both learn about the healthcare systems and study tropical diseases, especially leprosy. Later, she participated in medical missions in Ethiopia, Dominican Republic, and Guatemala.
Currently, Dr. Athalye serves as an assistant clinical professor at the Western University Dermatology program. She has a calling for teaching and mentoring students and residents. In her spare time, she loves all forms of dance and travel. Dr. Athalye cannot wait to meet you and address all of your skin needs with the most care and enthusiasm.
“Dr. Athalye is one of the best dermatologists I’ve visited and I’ve visited many. She truly cares and wants to help. She spends time listening and is invested in finding solutions ”
Dr. Leela Athalye, DO
Family Physician
22032 El Paseo
Suite 150
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688
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