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.
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. ”
Kathryn Pawelek, FNP-C
Nurse Practitioner
27555 Ynez Road
Ste 102
Temecula, CA 92591
4.88(89)
Maria Garcia De Benitez, MD
Family Physician 17.3 mi
12980 Fredrick St.
Suite C
Moreno Valley, CA 92553
Eugenie Kim, DDS, is a senior dentist and a clinical director of her four practices located in Hesperia, Apple Valley, Moreno Valley, and Redlands.
With over a decade of experience in the dental field, Dr. Kim matches each patient with the best possible treatment option tailored to their individual needs. Additionally, she strongly believes in the value of patient comfort and therefore strives to make every visit a comfortable and pleasant one.
Graduating with honors from the University of Toronto, Dr. Kim earned a dual Bachelor of Science in psychology and physiology with a minor in linguistics. She then went on to receive her Doctor of Dental Surgery from Loma Linda University School of Dentistry. Dr. Kim immediately found herself above the curve in handling dental cases and patient care, which resulted in the early completion of her clinical requirements, and she graduated at the top of her class.
Dr. Kim taught at Loma Linda Dental School as an assistant professor and her primary focus is on dental implants. She believes in doing God’s work through dentistry and is moved by the incredible relationships she has developed with her patients. Service is her highest value, and she looks forward to the opportunity to serve each of her patients and their families for decades to come.
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.”
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.
Joanna Ayala, MD, is a board-certified family medicine physician at Riverside Primary Care Clinic, providing complete primary care and family medicine to individuals and families in Riverside, California, and throughout Riverside County.
Dr. Ayala was born and raised in Mexico. She studied at the University of Guadalajara School of Medicine in Guadalajara, Mexico, earning her medical degree. After graduation, Dr. Ayala worked at a community clinic in Guadalajara before moving to the United States.
Upon arriving in America, Dr. Ayala completed a three-year family medicine residency at the University of Texas Health Science Center in Houston. There, she received extensive training in family medicine, including diagnosis and treatment of acute and chronic illness, vaccine administration, and diagnostic imaging.
Dr. Ayala completed her residency in 2011 and started her career, serving at several Texas and New Mexico medical facilities. In 2017, she moved to California and established her private practice.
At Riverside Primary Care, Dr. Ayala serves patients 12 and older. She provides full-service primary care and family medicine but also offers more specialized care, including medically supervised weight loss, dermatology, and cosmetic treatments.
Dr. Ayala speaks English and Spanish fluently, allowing her to serve the practice’s diverse clientele. She also holds privileges at Temecula Valley Hospital in Temecula, California, so if patients need to visit the emergency room or undergo more extensive treatments, she meets them there.
Dr. Ayala is friendly and compassionate and loves getting to know her patients. She prioritizes comfort and convenience at every stage of the health care journey.
Dr. Ayala welcomes any individual or family seeking high-quality medical care to Riverside Primary Care Clinic.
Michele Martinez, MD, has more than one-quarter of a century of experience in the medical field and has served the Riverside area in particular for over a decade. She’s passionate about women's and family health care, and committed to getting to know each of her patient’s particular medical needs, creating genuine, lasting relationships.
Dr. Martinez received a bachelor’s degree in biology from Loma Linda University and went on to study at the Boston University School of Medicine, obtaining her medical degree in 1992. She completed her medical residency in family medicine in 1995 at the University of Southern California Medical Center in Los Angeles.
At People’s Care Health Systems, Dr. Martinez offers a friendly environment where she provides both family medicine and OB/GYN services with specific, personalized care. Dr. Martinez is prepared to become your support system for clinical excellence, service, and compassion.
Dr. Martinez is a member of the National Latina Business Women Association-Inland Empire, and she is fluent in both English and Spanish.
If you’re looking for a doctor in or near Riverside, California, don’t hesitate to call People’s Care Health Systems or use the booking tool here on the website to schedule an appointment with Dr. Martinez.
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