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.

Lauren Kent Davis, DO, is a board-certified family practice physician at South Coast Family Medical Center Inc. Dr. Kent Davis is passionate about providing accessible primary care to the community. She grew up in Laguna Niguel, California, where her father, Michael Kent, MD, founded South Coast Family Medical Center in 1990.

Dr. Kent Davis grew up playing soccer for the SC Blues Soccer Club and attended Santa Margarita Catholic High School in Rancho Santa Margarita, California. Dr. Kent Davis followed in her father’s footsteps, choosing medicine as her profession. She earned her undergraduate degree in psychology and pre-med from the University of Notre Dame in Notre Dame, Indiana. While studying at Notre Dame, Dr. Kent Davis continued playing soccer and was on the university’s varsity team.

Dr. Kent Davis went to medical school at Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences in Kansas City, Missouri. While in medical school, she met her husband, Chris Davis, DO. After graduation, she completed a three-year residency in family medicine at St. Anthony North Family Medicine Residency in Denver, part of Centura Health®.

In 2013, Dr. Kent Davis moved back to California and joined South Coast Family Medical Center. Dr. Kent Davis and her husband have three children: Maddison, Charlotte, and Jackson. In their spare time, they love spending time outdoors with their family.

MEET OUR PROVIDER - KATHRYN PAWELEK

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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."

Having practiced as a Family Nurse Practitioner in a traditional clinic setting for 15 years, I've come to believe that much of the care I give is driven by listening carefully to what the patient is sharing and asking the right questions. With a good history about the patient's illness or concerns, a great deal of exceptional care can be delivered without a long wait in the doctors office.

Dr. Alija Ali offers a full range of rejuvenating services at Alija Aesthetics, Weight Loss & Anti-Aging in Whittier, California. Whether Dr. Ali’s patients want to diminish wrinkles, lose weight, begin hormone replacement therapy, consider a Vampire procedure, or regain sexual vitality, they can count on his expertise to guide their decisions and rely on his reputation for performing procedures that exceed expectations.

Dr. Ali received his Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree from Des Moines University College of Osteopathic Medicine. He completed his internship at USC and residency at UCLA and the Kaiser Foundation. He’s a member of the American Osteopathic Association and currently an internist affiliated with Whittier Hospital Medical Center, in Whittier, California.

For more than 20 years, his practice has been dedicated to treating the whole person and promoting wellness and self-confidence. By combining medical training as an internist, with specialization in weight loss and anti-aging, Dr. Ali hopes to help each patient achieve their desired appearance, maintain a healthy body, and to realize their dream of a long vibrant life.

Dr. Kiet A Ton is a Family Medicine certified Board in Westminster, California. He graduated with honors in 2003. Having more than 21 years of diverse experiences, especially in FAMILY MEDICINE, HOSPITALIST, HOSPICE, HOME HEALTH, AND NURSING HOMES. Dr. Kiet A Ton affiliates with many hospitals including UCIrvine Fountain Valley Hospital, Orange Coast Memorial Medical Center, Hoag Irvine & Newport Beach cooperates with many other doctors and specialists. Call Dr. Kiet A Ton office on phone number (714) 895-8583 or (714)206-3618 for more information and advice or to book an appointment.

Karen Taylor, MD, FACOG, is a skilled and compassionate gynecologist located in Newport Beach, CA who is dedicated to providing state-of-the-art, patient-centered gynecological care for women of all ages. At her practice next to Fashion Island, Dr. Taylor provides patients with an array of treatment options and medical services including well woman exams, birth control counseling, and treatment options including IUD placement, STD testing, hormone replacement therapy, treatment for menopause issues, diagnosis and management of pelvic pain, depression treatment, mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) therapy, and in-office evaluations and procedures including colposcopy and hysteroscopy. In addition, she’s a leading provider of adolescent gynecology care, helping teens and even preteens  understand their bodies and their health so they can feel more confident and empowered.

Certified by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Dr. Taylor completed her undergraduate degree at the University of California, San Diego, followed by completing her medical degree at Tufts University in Boston and her residency in obstetrics and gynecology at University of California, Irvine. Devoted to remaining abreast of current and evolving developments in her field, she maintains active memberships in medical associations including the American Medical Association (AMA) and the Orange County Medical Association (OCMA).

Dr. Taylor is committed to providing individualized care custom-tailored to the needs of the individual patient, helping women of all ages enjoy better health, better futures, and better lives.

Dr. Margaret Shannon M.D.

Dr. Shannon, originally from Massachusetts, resides in Newport Beach, California. She graduated from Georgetown University, Washington DC with a B.S.N. and continued her education at Georgetown Medical School, Washington, DC where she obtained her medical degree. After serving eight years in the Navy in San Diego, California, Dr. Shannon decided to go into private practice. She is the founder of Coastline Dermatology Laser and Medical Center in Newport Beach, CA. Her sincere pride, passion and desire to be one of the best dermatologists possible resulted in the success of a 25+ year practice.

Dr. Shannon is an exceptionally gifted surgeon specializing in Mohs’ Surgery. She also loves the cosmetic side of dermatology and remains educated, trained and certified in all state of the art laser and cosmetic procedures available.
Dr. Shannon spends most of her free time with her son and daughter, the loves of her life. She enjoys watching her daughter’s volleyball and basketball games and encouraging them to make education their priority!

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS:
American Academy of Dermatology, Board Certified
American Society of Dermatological Surgery
American Society of Mohs Surgery, Fellow
American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery, Fellow
Hoag Hospital, Active Staff Member for 25+ yrs

Neda Black, MD, FAAD, is a highly-regarded and well-trained double board-certified dermatologist and fellowship-trained dermatopathologist focusing on medical and cosmetic dermatology. She sees patients at California Dermatology and Mohs Surgery Specialists in Pasadena, California. Having practiced in the Pasadena area for nearly a decade, she is a renowned dermatologist and a beloved member of the community, and she has been selected to Pasadena Magazine’s Top Doctors, Los Angeles Magazine’s Top Doctors, and Best of the Best Top Doctors several years in a row.

After graduating with high honors from the University of California, Berkeley, with degrees in both molecular & cell biology and public health, Dr. Black earned her medical degree from the Keck School of Medicine at the University of Southern California. Here, she was elected valedictorian for achieving the highest academic achievements of her medical school class. She received numerous other accolades and awards, including Highest Distinction, the American Medical Women’s Association Academic Achievement Award, the American Medical Association Clinical Award, and the American Medical Association Research Award. She was also inducted into the prestigious national medical honor society, Alpha Omega Alpha, widely considered the most prestigious award in medical school.

Dr. Black subsequently completed her residency training in dermatology at the University of Southern California, where she was elected to serve as Chief Resident of the program. Here she received extensive and in-depth training in all aspects of medical, surgical, cosmetic, and pediatric dermatology. After residency, she went on to complete a prestigious fellowship in dermatopathology under the direction of Loren Golitz, MD, at the University of Colorado Denver. This extra training has allowed her to develop special expertise in the microscopic diagnosis of skin cancer and skin disease.

Dr. Black has published numerous peer-reviewed articles in journals such as the Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology and JAMA Dermatology. Her research generally focuses on skin cancer prevention and melanoma detection, and it has been frequently cited in the popular press, such as NPR, BBC News, Forbes, Huffington Post, and Medscape. She is a fellow of the American Academy of Dermatology and a fellow of the American Society of Dermatopathology. She is also on the medical staff at Huntington Hospital.

Dr. Black feels privileged to have the opportunity to care for her patients and has become an integral part of the medical community in the greater Pasadena area. As a dermatologist, she loves being able to educate her patients about their skin and help them look and feel their best. In her free time, Dr. Black enjoys an active lifestyle and spending time with her husband and two sons.

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.