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.
Dr. Marjorie M. Yong specializes in both weight loss and sleep. At Yong at Heart Total Wellness, Dr. Yong serves residents in Encino, California and the surrounding areas of Los Angeles.
Dr. Marjorie Yong helps patients achieve a healthier life by addressing not only individual medical problems such as diabetes, high cholesterol, or hypertension but also obesity that often underlies such disorders.
She is uniquely trained in Obesity, Nutrition, and Primary Care: • Bachelor of Science, Biology, UCLA • Doctor of Medicine (M.D.), from Medical College of Georgia, • a leading primary care medical school in the U.S. • Family Practice residency in the UCLA-affiliated • Kaiser Woodland Hills program • National Institutes of Health (Clinical Research) Fellowship • in Nutrition, Department of Medicine, UCLA School of Medicine • Treated Obesity (culminating as senior physician) for 2 years • in the Bariatrics practice of the late Morton Maxwell M.D., • Professor of Medicine at UCLA, a pioneering expert in Obesity • Founded Yong at Heart Total Wellness, Inc. in 2000 • Diplomate of the American Board of Family Medicine • Diplomate of the American Board of Bariatric Medicine
Dr. Yong has over 13 years of experience with patients reducing weight for health reasons including pre- and post-gastric bypass patients, children, and adults. Some desire only to lose a few pounds.Others need to lose 80-100 lbs or more. Her goal is to help everyone to achieve a healthier weight for the long-term benefits. In addition to weight loss treatment, she advises on general health maintenance and screens for other disorders.
First Valley Medical Group is excited to introduce Julia Granese, FNP to our team of providers. Julia is an AANP certified Family Nurse Practitioner, fluent in English and Spanish who was awarded an ADN scholarship from the National Association of Hispanic Nurses. She received her associate degree in nursing from Antelope Valley College and both her bachelor’s and master’s degree from California State University, Bakersfield.
Julia’s scope of practice is focused on Family Practice, Acute and Chronic Care and her medical background includes over 20 years of experience in various fields of nursing including acute care facilities, assisting in cardiology, the emergency department, respiratory care, senior care facilities, medical surgical, stroke and telemetry units.
Julia’s life-long passion and desire has been to help in the community, providing compassionate care to patients while simultaneously educating her patients on maintaining a healthy lifestyle. She brings with her a wealth of experience and quality evidence-based care and considers it a privilege to be able to channel her passion for nursing through her work as a Family Nurse Practitioner as well as serving in the community and church, helping those who are less fortunate.
Discovering the path to better sleep should be about comfort. That’s why we keep the sleep apnea journey as streamlined as possible—cutting hassle and giving you more time to take your sleep back sooner.
We’re also focused on removing stigma and misconceptions. Anyone can discover that they are dealing with sleep apnea. Which is why we believe in making it easier for everyone to get a handle on their sleep health.
By improving awareness, understanding, and access to sleep apnea treatment, we can wake up to a world where healthy rest is always within reach.
Katie Pawelek, MSN, APRN, FNP-C, is a dedicated Family Nurse Practitioner with a passion for delivering patient-centered care at Temecula Medical Group. With over a decade of experience in nursing, Katie brings a wealth of expertise from her work in cardiology, emergency services, and surgical care across prestigious institutions like Scripps Green Hospital and Houston Methodist Willowbrook Hospital. Holding advanced certifications including FNP-C, CEN, and ACLS, she excels in managing acute and chronic conditions with a focus on empowering patients through education and compassionate care.
Katie’s approach to healthcare is rooted in her commitment to timely, individualized treatment plans that enable patients to understand and manage their health effectively. Her extensive background in high-acuity settings, such as Level I Trauma and STEMI Receiving Centers, has honed her ability to make critical decisions and collaborate seamlessly with interdisciplinary teams. At Temecula Medical Group, she provides comprehensive care, from ordering and interpreting diagnostics to performing procedures and furnishing medications.
Outside of her professional life, Katie is an active mother who can often be found cheering on her children at volleyball games or baseball fields. A lover of the outdoors, she enjoys music, dancing, art, and home decorating, bringing the same warmth and creativity to her patient interactions. Katie’s blend of clinical excellence and genuine care makes her a trusted provider for families in the Temecula community.
"I believe in treating every patient like family, listening to their needs, and guiding them with care and compassion."
“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. ”
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."
“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."
“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. ”
“Dr. Wertz always seems to be available when we need her. She is prompt with getting back to us and always takes the time we need to discuss our issues. I highly recommend her and her staff. Thank you!”
Through active listening and thoughtful questioning, I am to deliver a high-quality care that utilizes the most recent advancements in medicine. I am especially interested in stress-related health issues and wellbeing including elderly care, women's health, and sports medicine and offer over years of experience. I earned my medical degree at Western University of Health Sciences and residency training at Pomona Valley Hospital Medical Center where I completed family medicine/geriatrics/women's health/sports medicine/hospital medicine/comfort care training. Later, I went on to inpatient/outpatient care at Pomona Valley Hospital and San Antonio Regional Hospital.
