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Michele Millan-Patterson, NP-C, is an experienced nurse practitioner at Sunmed Health and Weight Management in Visalia, California.

Michele is a native of Lindsay, California. She returned to the Valley after completing her Bachelor of Arts in social work from California State University, Fresno. Her first career as a social worker involved direct client care and developing programs to address the community's needs.

Michele has been involved in developing educational programs, Latino mental health programs, and hospital-based programs. While addressing the needs of underserved populations through working with the local hospital districts, Michele became impassioned with patient care. 

Upon completion of this final project, she returned to academia. Michele attended the College of the Sequoias in Visalia, California, for training as a registered nurse. Her nursing experience includes the intensive care unit (ICU), cardiac ICU, the emergency department, and medical-surgical nursing.

She is a seasoned leader through her years as a clinic administrator but moved toward her goals, returning as a nurse practitioner. As a care provider, Michele embraces her patient population and team with high energy, empathy, and drive. She has long striven to serve her community best, so returning to patient care at this level is a dream come true.

"The most rewarding part of this line of work is making a difference in somebody's life," she said. "Though our lives are touched by many, there are few that leave an everlasting impact. It is my personal goal to leave a forever imprint in the life of each of my patients."

For fun, Michele loves to spend time with her husband and two sons. They enjoy traveling and exploring other states. Her hobbies include fitness (weight lifting), Bible study, reading, sewing, gardening, and cooking.

Omar Eduardo Mejía, NP, is a board-certified nurse practitioner serving patients at Sunmed Health and Weight Management in Visalia, California.

Eduardo has a background in public health and more than 10 years of medical experience in prehospital medicine, critical care medicine, inpatient cardiology, palliative medicine, and, most recently, general/trauma surgery.

His interests include all aspects of internal medicine, including preventive medicine, health literacy, health education, and telemedicine. Eduardo’s goal with every patient is to listen to their concerns and work together to find a solution to maximize their health and quality of life.

Born in Jalisco, Mexico, Eduardo moved to the United States as a teenager. He is fluent in Spanish as well as Portuguese.

In his spare time, Eduardo enjoys reading, watching documentaries, going to coffee shops, traveling, learning new things, and, more than anything, spending time with his two children and wife.

Eduardo looks forward to partnering with patients on their journey to better health.

Diego Allende, DO, is the owner and founder of The Allende Centre for Regenerative Medicine & Vitality in Fresno, California. He specializes in intergrated medicine and has a board certification in family medicine and a degree in osteopathic medicine.

Dr. Allende was born in Argentina and moved to the San Francisco area with his family as a child. He and his brothers often worked in the family’s auto-body shop, which he credits for his value of hard work. When he began college at San Jose State University in San Jose, California, he continued to work full time while earning his bachelor’s degree in psychology.

After earning his degree, Dr. Allende moved across the country to attend medical school in New York. After a year, he moved back to California to earn his doctorate in osteopathic medicine from the College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific in Pomona, California. He then completed his internship and residency at the San Francisco campus of the University of California. 

When he isn’t teaching his patients how to improve their lifestyles with healthy habits or administering cutting-edge regenerative treatments, Dr. Allende loves to spend his time traveling with his wife, Amira, and visiting friends and family. He adheres to a dedicated regimen of weight training, a nutritious diet, outdoor exercise, and relaxation.

Dr. Bajwa was born and raised in Porterville, California. After graduation from the University of California, Davis, and the Southern California College of Optometry, Dr. Bajwa completed a one-year residency at the Crown Point Indian Health Services Hospital of the Navajo Nation in Crownpoint, New Mexico. Dr. Bajwa has worked for non-profit health clinics in California, optometry and ophthalmology groups in Bakersfield and Ventura before joining Living Water Clinic.

Dr. Bajwa underwent extensive clinical training at Kaiser Permanente, the Optometric Center of Los Angeles, the Center for the Partially Sighted in Santa Monica, the Gila River Health Care Corporation Eye Clinic in Sacaton, Arizona, the Foothill Presbyterian Hospital Low Vision Clinic in Glendora, and the SCCO Eye Care Center in Fullerton. He enjoyed serving the members of the Navajo nation in Crownpoint, New Mexico at the local hospital’s eye clinic, community clinics, inpatient department, and emergency department.

Dr. Bajwa is licensed to treat and manage a wide range of ocular diseases including the diagnosis, treatment, and management of glaucoma, diabetes, macular degeneration, allergy and dry eye. He has extensive experience managing the pre- and post-operative care for patients undergoing corrective surgeries such as LASIK, cataract, and refractive lens exchange.

He is a Fellow of the American Academy of Optometry, Diplomate of the American Board of Optometry, a member of the American Optometric Association, and an active member of the California Optometric Association. Dr. Bajwa served as the President of the California Optometric Association from 2018-2019.

He has volunteered his skills for clinical missions in the US and internationally, working with groups like Volunteer Optometric Service to Humanity, OneSight, and the Special Olympics.

When Dr. Bajwa is not treating patients he likes to spend his free time with his wife and two young children. Dr. Bajwa has a wide variety of interests including cooking, music, and photography, but most of his time is spent reading and playing with his children.

Kaylah (Kay) Gonzales is a locally born and raised Certified Physician Assistant providing primary care services to her local county she grew up loving. She began her journey in medicine at the young age of 17 when she enlisted in the United States Army as a Combat Medic. She dedicated 7 years of service to helping those in uniform. She spent 31 months of her career assisting the needs of the ongoing wars of the middle east. The US military offered her one-of-a-kind education and experience and with that motivated her to expand her career in medicine. So, upon her exit of the US Army Kay applied to Stanford School of Medicine's Primary Care Associate Program where she began her career serving as a Certified Physician Assistant. Since then, she has enriched her Stanford education with continuing education and applying new and advancing integrative medicine techniques to not just improve her patients’ outcomes but to increase their quality of life.

Kay believes in a team effort with her patients in managing their care, so they always feel they are a part of their plan. Aside from primary care services kay has widened her skills in the community to offer a variety of solutions for patients to include addiction medicine, aesthetics practices, hormone optimization and weight loss management. When Kay is not practicing medicine, she is enjoying her time with family friends husband and dogs. Theo, Gigi, Noodle and Rage. 

Angelina Neria, MD, MPH, is a highly trained and well-trusted physician serving patients at Living Water Community Health and Wellness Clinic in Porterville, Lindsay, and Visalia, California. Dr. Neria is passionate about promoting health and wellness in her community and firmly believes in treating each patient as a whole, and not just their disease. 

Dr. Neria attended the University of California, Riverside, for her undergraduate studies, before moving on to complete a Master of Public Health Nutrition from Loma Linda University in California. After working as a registered dietician at Kaiser Permanente in Panorama City, California, Dr. Neria decided to continue her education. She returned to her alma mater, Loma Linda University, to complete medical school. Dr. Neria then underwent residency training in family medicine at Adventist Health in Hanford, California. 

As a physician, Dr. Neria remains dedicated to continuing to broaden her professional knowledge, and she is in the process of obtaining certification in obesity medicine. 

When she is not working, Dr. Neria enjoys spending time with her husband and two children, exercising, and engaging in community education.  

Dr. Jerry Neria MD, MPH is well trained with an extensive history and passion for health promotion and lifestyle medicine.    Dr. Neria is a firm believer in the power of lifestyle changes over a prescription.  

Dr. Neria's passion for diet and lifestyle stemmed from his history as a competitive teenage bodybuilder.  He began serving his patients as a personal trainer while obtaining a degree in Kinesiology at the University of Southern California.  From there he went on to incorporate nutrition as he began Need2Train LLC, for solo and group personal training along with co-founding the nutrition store, CarbZero.  He obtained his Master's degree in Public Health Nutrition, from Loma Linda University.  After completing medical school, Dr. Neria returned to Loma Linda to complete his residency training in rural and Family Medicine.  

After completing residency, Dr. Neria became a full-time hospitalist and Family Medicine Residency faculty member for over 5 years. He led the residency as the Program Director of the Hanford Family medicine Program and moved on to help found the Tulare Family Medicine Residency Program.  Dr. Neria still maintains an interest in education and teaching future doctors.   

He is currently serving Living Water Clinic patients at all the clinic sites and maintains an interest in lifestyle medicine, weight loss and obesity medicine, sports nutrition, and hormone replacement.  

Dr. Neria considers himself blessed and privileged to share God's love through medicine, alongside his wife, Dr. Angelina Neria.   

Born and raised in Fullerton, California, Dr. Kathan Shah's journey into the medical field was influenced by a deep interest in biological sciences and a desire to help others, particularly in areas that often go overlooked. His passion for podiatry developed through early volunteer experiences and a strong educational foundation. Dr. Shah pursued his education at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), where he earned a Bachelor of Science in Biological Sciences. This was followed by his Doctor of Podiatric Medicine degree from the California School of Podiatric Medicine in Oakland, CA.


After completing his education, Dr. Shah embarked on his career in healthcare by pursuing a residency at Scripps Memorial Hospital Encinitas in Encinitas, CA, where he received comprehensive surgical training in a wide variety of forefoot, midfoot, and rearfoot pathologies. Over the course of his residency, he participated in over 800 surgical cases and completed rotations in several specialties, including orthopedic surgery, internal medicine, general surgery, radiology, and infectious disease. His clinical training placed a heavy emphasis on biomechanics, further enhancing his ability to provide well-rounded podiatric care.

Dr. Shah specializes in podiatric medicine, with a focus on surgical and non-surgical treatments for foot and ankle conditions. His services include the management of foot and ankle injuries, treatment of chronic conditions such as plantar fasciitis and ingrown toenails, and providing care for underserved populations.

Outside of his medical practice, Dr. Shah enjoys volunteering at clinics that serve the underserved and homeless populations, reflecting his commitment to giving back to the community. Additionally, he has a keen interest in education, having spent several years tutoring high school students in preparation for exams, which was a period of great personal growth for him.

Marilyn Perez, PA-C, was born in Bakersfield, CA, and raised in Porterville, CA. She developed an interest in pursuing a career in medicine due to her love for helping others and her passion for science. She saw a need for more medical providers who could relate culturally to the community she was raised in.

Marilyn obtained her degree in Biology with a minor in Psychology from California State University, Bakersfield, and her Master’s in Physician Assistant Studies from the University of California, Davis. Currently, she is pursuing a doctoral degree in Medical Sciences with a concentration in Public Health from A.T. Still University.

After completing her degree, Marilyn returned to the Central Valley to provide primary care services. She remains committed to delivering culturally sensitive primary care medicine to patients in the Central Valley, believing that everyone should have access to primary care services. Throughout her journey, she has always strived to treat others as she would like to be treated, which has helped her empathize and care for her patients.

Marilyn has always been inspired by the Bible verse, "Show me your faith without your works, and I will show you my faith by my works." (James 2:18). She believes that how we treat others reflects the love and peace that live within us. Her faith has played a significant role in helping her through both the most joyful and saddest times in her life, and she tries to demonstrate her faith in how she treats and cares for her patients.

Outside of the medical field, Marilyn enjoys playing the violin and singing with a mariachi group.

Originally from Porterville, California, Abbas Hasnain, M.D., J.D., is a well-trusted and highly trained internal medicine physician serving the southern San Joaquin Valley. Dr. Hasnain, or “Dr. H” to his patients, provides up to date medical care for his local community and feels grateful doing so.

Dr. Hasnain attended the University of California, Berkeley, where he completed his Bachelor of Arts in Integrative Biology. Dr. Hasnain went on to earn his law degree at the Trinity School of Law in Orange County, California. Dr. Hasnain worked briefly as a law clerk before deciding to continue his education by attending medical school at the UAG/New York Medical College MD Program.

He completed a pre-internship program at New York Medical College in Valhalla, New York, before moving on to the University of California, San Francisco, Fresno Program, to complete his residency training in internal medicine. Dr. Hasnain also gained valuable experience working in a Level 1 trauma center at Community Regional Medical Center in Fresno and the VA Hospital of Central California.

Dr. Hasnain is a member of the American College of Physicians, California Association of Long-Term Care Medicine, & Tulare County Medical Society. Throughout his education, Dr. Hasnain published numerous research articles on a wide range of conditions. Dr Hasnain continues to practice inpatient medicine at local hospitals in the area and is also the medical director for various Hospice and rehabilitation facilities.

Dr. Hasnain speaks fluent English, Punjabi, and Spanish.

About Us

Combining highly trained and experienced practitioners, a community approach, and a patient-centered and compassionate manner of care, Living Water Community Health and Wellness Clinic, also called Living Water Clinic, is a trusted family medicine practice. With three convenient locations in Porterville, Lindsay, Woodlake and Visalia, California, Living Water Clinic makes it easy for patients to get the medical care, which includes urgent care and telemedicine services, that they need. 

Living Water Community Health and Wellness Clinic dedicates itself to providing a well-rounded spectrum of family medicine and urgent care services to the communities that it serves in order to help patients live long and healthy lives. This includes diabetes management, workers’ compensation treatment, asthma diagnosis and management, weight loss services, heart health and cardiology care, pediatrics, gynecology, preventive medicine, minor surgeries, sports medicine services, and dermatology. 

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About Us

Combining highly trained and experienced practitioners, a community approach, and a patient-centered and compassionate manner of care, Living Water Community Health and Wellness Clinic, also called Living Water Clinic, is a trusted family medicine practice. With three convenient locations in Porterville, Lindsay, Woodlake and Visalia, California, Living Water Clinic makes it easy for patients to get the medical care, which includes urgent care and telemedicine services, that they need. 

Living Water Community Health and Wellness Clinic dedicates itself to providing a well-rounded spectrum of family medicine and urgent care services to the communities that it serves in order to help patients live long and healthy lives. This includes diabetes management, workers’ compensation treatment, asthma diagnosis and management, weight loss services, heart health and cardiology care, pediatrics, gynecology, preventive medicine, minor surgeries, sports medicine services, and dermatology. 

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About Us

Combining highly trained and experienced practitioners, a community approach, and a patient-centered and compassionate manner of care, Living Water Community Health and Wellness Clinic, also called Living Water Clinic, is a trusted family medicine practice. With three convenient locations in Porterville, Lindsay, Woodlake and Visalia, California, Living Water Clinic makes it easy for patients to get the medical care, which includes urgent care and telemedicine services, that they need. 

Living Water Community Health and Wellness Clinic dedicates itself to providing a well-rounded spectrum of family medicine and urgent care services to the communities that it serves in order to help patients live long and healthy lives. This includes diabetes management, workers’ compensation treatment, asthma diagnosis and management, weight loss services, heart health and cardiology care, pediatrics, gynecology, preventive medicine, minor surgeries, sports medicine services, and dermatology. 

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About Us

Combining highly trained and experienced practitioners, a community approach, and a patient-centered and compassionate manner of care, Living Water Community Health and Wellness Clinic, also called Living Water Clinic, is a trusted family medicine practice. With three convenient locations in Porterville, Lindsay, Woodlake and Visalia, California, Living Water Clinic makes it easy for patients to get the medical care, which includes urgent care and telemedicine services, that they need. 

Living Water Community Health and Wellness Clinic dedicates itself to providing a well-rounded spectrum of family medicine and urgent care services to the communities that it serves in order to help patients live long and healthy lives. This includes diabetes management, workers’ compensation treatment, asthma diagnosis and management, weight loss services, heart health and cardiology care, pediatrics, gynecology, preventive medicine, minor surgeries, sports medicine services, and dermatology. 

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With a combination of expert training, extensive experience, and a compassionate approach to patient care, Carolyn Diaz, FNP, MSN, RN, PHN, is a highly respected and valued member of Living Water Community Health and Wellness Clinic, serving the communities of Porterville, Lindsay, and Visalia, California. Mrs. Diaz is an accomplished mid-level medical provider specializing in the management of chronic and acute illnesses, workers’ compensation injuries, pre-employment and DMV physicals, and family medicine.

After obtaining an associate’s degree from Modesto Junior College in California, Mrs. Diaz went on to complete her Bachelor of Science in Nursing at California State University, Bakersfield. After gaining professional experience as a nurse, Mrs. Diaz returned to California State University, Bakersfield, to complete the Master of Science, Family Nurse Practitioner, program. 

Mrs. Diaz has gained valuable experience working in many capacities throughout her career, including for the state of California for 22 years as a family nurse practitioner, as well as working in clinical care with several local medical practices. Mrs. Diaz also has work experience in the areas of nursing education, home health, labor and delivery, medical staff management, dialysis, and public health.