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Dr. Alisa Farokhian, MD, specializes in internal medicine and is completing her fellowship in Advanced IBD GI.

Dr. Alisa Farokhian prides herself in her dedication to providing patients with exceptional care, respect, and support. She is completing her advanced IBD program at the prestigious Columbia University Hospital, while additionally working on her GI fellowship.  

Additionally, Dr. Alisa Farokhian has received countless awards and recognition for her participation in research and publications. She continues her education by attending and speaking at numerous top GI conferences to learn the most technological advances in medicine.

Dr. Ricardo La Grotta, MD is a primary care physician. He serves patients at HealthyU Clinics at our Chandler, Arizona clinic.

With over two decades of medical experience, Dr. La Grotta brings his passion and commitment to HealthyU Clinics. Motivated by the organization's dedication to prioritizing patients, he joins with enthusiasm and a belief that the clinic is truly upholding the oath in primary care by putting people first.

Having spent his formative years in diverse regions such as South America, the Caribbean, and the Pacific Northwest, Dr. La Grotta has cultivated a unique perspective. His focus on Primary Care and Urgent Care stems from a seamless blend of practical experience and scientific knowledge.

Although his family has been in the Pacific Northwest for four decades, Dr. La Grotta eagerly embraces Arizona as his new home. He looks forward to immersing himself in the beauty of the state, connecting with its vibrant communities, and indulging in the rich gastronomy that Arizona has to offer.

I am a registered dietitian nutritionist (RDN) and a licensed naturopathic doctor (ND). My passion is in helping people prevent and treat chronic disease through use of natural medicine and healthy lifestyle changes. I believe that the body has an amazing capability to heal itself once we remove the obstacles to health.

As a registered dietitian nutritionist at DDCOC, I help my clients improve their health through optimal nutrition, appropriate lifestyle modifications, and quality supplementation whenever necessary. Since every individual is unique, I spend an extended amount of time one-on-one during our initial visit to get to know your health history and personal habits so we can together come up with an individualized plan that works best for your health. I encourage my clients to take charge of their own health and help them continue on their journey toward wellness.

In my free time, I enjoy experimenting with new healthy recipes, reading the most current research on health and nutrition, watching movies, camping, and taking nature hikes.

Education:

- BA in linguistics, California State University, Long Beach
- BS in nutrition, California State University, Long Beach
- MS in nutrition, California State University, Long Beach
- Dietetic internship, California State University, Long Beach
- Doctorate in naturopathic medicine, Bastyr University, WA

 

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.

I am a registered dietitian nutritionist (RDN) and a licensed naturopathic doctor (ND). My passion is in helping people prevent and treat chronic disease through use of natural medicine and healthy lifestyle changes. I believe that the body has an amazing capability to heal itself once we remove the obstacles to health.

As a registered dietitian nutritionist at DDCOC, I help my clients improve their health through optimal nutrition, appropriate lifestyle modifications, and quality supplementation whenever necessary. Since every individual is unique, I spend an extended amount of time one-on-one during our initial visit to get to know your health history and personal habits so we can together come up with an individualized plan that works best for your health. I encourage my clients to take charge of their own health and help them continue on their journey toward wellness.

In my free time, I enjoy experimenting with new healthy recipes, reading the most current research on health and nutrition, watching movies, camping, and taking nature hikes.

Education:

- BA in linguistics, California State University, Long Beach
- BS in nutrition, California State University, Long Beach
- MS in nutrition, California State University, Long Beach
- Dietetic internship, California State University, Long Beach
- Doctorate in naturopathic medicine, Bastyr University, WA

 

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.

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. 

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.

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.

They have extensive experience managing heartburn, arthritis, migraines, and high blood pressure (hypertension).

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.

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.

They have extensive experience managing heartburn, arthritis, migraines, and high blood pressure (hypertension).

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.