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Surya M. Reddy, MD, is a primary care physician offering expert patient care and supervision of other providers at Apple Urgent Care in Colton, Coachella, Moreno Valley, Hemet, Perris, Riverside, Indio, and San Bernardino, California. He is a well respected physician in the community with over 40 years of experience in Family Medicine, Geriatrics and Urgent Care. He trained in Family Medicine at Cook County Hospital in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Reddy holds board certifications from the American Board of Family Practice in Family Medicine and Geriatrics.  

Dr. Reddy is a member of the American Academy of Family Physicians, the California Medical Association, and the Riverside County Medical Association. Dr. Reddy has volunteered as Staff Physician at Venice Family Clinic and Consulting Physician at various medical camps in Southern California, Haiti, India, and Russia.

Outside of work, Surya Reddy, MD, enjoys golfing, hiking, mountain biking, spending time with friends and family, and watching baseball and basketball. Dr. Reddy has been in the medical field for over 40 years, and his favorite medical specialty is Geriatrics.

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.

Hong Sun, RN, MSN, FNP, is an experienced family nurse practitioner at Apple Urgent Care with locations in Colton, Coachella, Moreno Valley, Hemet, Perris, Riverside, Indio, and San Bernardino, California. She has over 30 years of nursing experience in the United States and China.

Hong earned her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Beijing University in Beijing, China. After moving to the U.S., Hong received a forensic nursing certification from the University of California Riverside-Extension Center in Riverside, California, served as a registered nurse supervisor at Plymouth Tower Care and Living Center in Riverside, California, and continued her work as a registered nurse case manager at Lorian Health in Murrieta, California. 

After earning a Master of Science in Nursing at Azusa Pacific University in Azusa, California, Hong certified as a family nurse practitioner and held the position of nurse practitioner provider at Peak Health Solutions in Franklin, Tennessee, before joining the team at Apple Urgent Care.

Hong is experienced in surgical intensive care; emergency medicine; obstetrics and gynecology; ear, nose, and throat; ophthalmology; and home health care. Hong’s medical specialty of interest is the rewarding field of geriatrics, allowing her to improve the quality of life for patients and serve a critical need for aging populations.

Qiuyue Li, FNP-C MSN, is an experienced family nurse practitioner at Apple Urgent Care with offices in Colton, Coachella, Moreno Valley, Hemet, Perris, Riverside, Indio, and San Bernardino, California. She has more than 30 years of nursing experience in the United States, China, and Saudi Arabia. 

Qiuyue earned her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from the Zhengzhou School of Nursing in Henan, China. She continued her education, receiving her master’s degree from Azusa Pacific University in Azusa, California. 

Upon moving to the U.S., Qiuyue practiced as a traveling registered nurse based in Sacramento, California. She also served as a registered nurse at Ballard Rehabilitation Hospital in San Bernardino, California, and Arrowhead Regional Medical Center in Colton, California.

Qiuyue has practiced at family and pediatric clinics across California, acquiring knowledge and experience in internal medicine, geriatrics, obstetrics and gynecology, and pediatrics. She is also trained in cardiology and infectious disease.

Since 2015, Qiuyue has been a licensed family nurse practitioner in California, primarily practicing in urgent care. Qiuyue especially enjoys advocating for children and their families in the healthcare setting.

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. 

Asma Kazi, MD, is a board-certified internist and the founder of her private practice, Asma M. Kazi, MD Inc., in Palm Desert, California. Dr. Kazi offers preventive and primary care. Additionally, she manages long-term & acute illnesses and has an exceptional talent for managing diabetes. She also takes special interest in women's health.

Dr. Kazi completed five years of medical school at Baqai Medical and Dental University in Karachi, Pakistan, and then moved to the US. She completed her residency training at Montefiore Hospital in New York City, NY. She has experience in internal medicine, and has worked in an urgent care setting as well.

Throughout her training and career, Dr. Kazi has held many roles from working as a medical assistant , an office manager, as well as a physician. She has worked in research data collection and has written research papers as well.  She has also won several awards and continuously refreshes her knowledge on the latest advancements in medicine. 

In her current position at Asma M. Kazi, MD Inc., Dr. Kazi routinely treats multiple medical problems such as thyroid problems, hypertension, and high cholesterol. She offers a wide array of services at her office, including women’s health services, primary care, physical exams and immigration exams. 

Dr. Kazi is fluent in English as well as Urdu, her native language. To see Dr. Kazi as a new or returning patient, call Asma M. Kazi, MD Inc., or book an appointment online today.

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.

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, 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.

With an extensive and diverse background across multiple fields of nursing, Zohra Damawand, brings a wealth of clinical expertise and a multifaceted perspective to patient care. Currently serving as a Certified Nurse Practitioner, Zohra, leverages years of hands-on experience to deliver high-quality, evidence-based interventions tailored to the unique needs of every patient.

With a commitment to care excellence, she applies a comprehensive approach to diagnosis and treatment, and delivers informed care, tailored to patients’ needs and preferences. She is driven by a patient-centered philosophy of medical care. Her goal is to improve patient outcomes, advance primary care access, foster patient education, and personalize care plans, by combining technical proficiency with a compassionate, patient-centered philosophy.

Joanna Ayala, MD, is a board-certified physician with over a decade of experience in family medicine. She proudly leads the team at Murrieta Primary Care Clinic in Murrieta, California.

Dr. Ayala earned her medical degree from the University of Guadalajara School of Medicine in Jalisco’s capital city of Guadalajara in Mexico. She served the community of Guadalajara for four years before completing a three-year residency in family medicine at the University of Texas Health Science Center in Houston.

After completing her residency in 2011, Dr. Ayala gained experience practicing in Texas and New Mexico. She moved to Southern California in 2017 and established Murrieta Primary Care Clinic.

Dr. Ayala is proud to offer comprehensive health care services to adults and children over the age of 5. The team takes an open, personalized approach to wellness. Dr. Ayala specializes in primary care and managing chronic conditions, while also offering skin treatments and the latest cosmetic services. 

To better serve the Murrieta, California, community, Dr. Ayala is fluent in Spanish and English. She is affiliated with Temecula Valley Hospital in California and prioritizes patient comfort at every stage of the health care journey. 

Schedule a consultation online or on the phone to meet Dr. Ayala and the team at Murrieta Primary Care Clinic.