Dr. George Papas is recognized as a leading primary care doctor in San Diego and throughout Southern California. At his state-of-the-art facility in San Diego's University Heights neighborhood, Dr. Papas is committed to offering patients of all ages the individual attention they need to ensure their health and medical needs are properly met.

In private practice since 1982, Dr. Papas is experienced in diagnosing and managing a broad array of both acute and chronic medical conditions. In addition to routine physical exams and preventive care visits, Dr. Papas helps patients with chronic medical issues like cardiovascular disease, diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol and chronic pain get the care they need to enjoy optimal health and wellness. He is also experienced in treating acute illnesses and medical conditions, and in performing in-depth assessments and evaluations to identify and modify risk factors to help patients avoid serious diseases at every age.

At his solo practice, Dr. Papas is widely known for the added attention and care he offers each patient, striving to provide a relaxed, family-friendly atmosphere that incorporates state-of-the-art medical equipment and technological advances like electronic patient records and electronic prescribing for added convenience.

After completing his undergraduate degree at Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh, Dr. Papas earned his medical degree at University of Chicago's Pritzker School of Medicine and completed his residency in internal medicine at Michael Reese Hospital and Medical Center in Chicago. Today, he remains dedicated to learning new techniques and technology so his patients can feel confident they're receiving the safest, most effective, most appropriate and advanced care available.

Dr. Papas maintains an affiliation with Scripps Mercy Hospital, where he served as chief of the family practice section for many years. He accepts all major forms of insurance and speaks both English and Spanish.

Dr. Habib Dalhoumi is the medical director and founder of Inspire Wellness, which is located in San Diego: Mission Valley. Inspire Wellness brings an innovative and exciting approach to functional medicine and overall well-being. Dr. Dalhoumi is dedicated to offering research-based medical practices that challenge the standards of conventional medicine. He takes the time to learn every patient’s health and wellness goals to customize therapy and treatment.

Dr. Dalhoumi received his medical training from the Indiana University School of Medicine in Indianapolis, Indiana, and he is board-certified in family medicine. With over 15 years of experience in primary care, urgent care, and emergency services, he has advanced training and certification in anti-aging, bariatric medicine, and bioidentical hormone replacement for women and men. Dr. Dalhoumi is a qualified provider of medical cosmetics. Through Inspire Wellness, he also offers laser hair removal and aesthetic treatments, including NovaThreads and Botox®.

Board-certified in Family Medicine and Sports Medicine, Rebeccah Rodríguez, DO, FACOFP, serves the communities of Encinitas, San Diego, and Temecula, California, at OasisMD. 

Dr. Rodríguez earned her medical degree from Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine. She serves the United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee (USOPC) as a Team USA physician and was on the medical staff at the Olympic Training Site in Chula Vista, California, as team physician for 10 years.

Dr. Rodriguez served as the Medical Director for the high-performance center for Team USA (11 sports) at the 2016 Olympics in Rio. She was part of the medical staff as Team USA physician at the 2019 Pan American Games in Lima, Peru. She is honored to currently serve on the USOPC Physician Advisory Board.

Dr. Rodriguez is also a team physician for USA Women's Waterpolo and USA Rugby. She is the head team physician for the major league rugby team, the San Diego Legion.

Passionate about improving quality healthcare, Dr. Rodriguez helps make policy for national organizations such as the AOASM as second Vice President, ACOFP California Board, ACOFP Health and Wellness and Procedural Committee, and the President’s Council for Sports, Fitness, and Nutrition. She travels the world with Team USA and loves to be active with sports and spend time with her husband and son.

Dr. G. Ryan Dominguez is a top-rated, board certified, Family Medicine Practitioner who brings two decades of experience to his practice in La Jolla, California. Focused on preventive care and improving patients' overall quality of life, Dr. Dominguez offers extensive services including wellness exams, treatment for sleep disorders; bio-identical hormone replacement therapy, and medically-supervised weight loss, chronic illness management, patient education and more.

Dr. Dominguez’ passion for family medicine evolved from an interest in working with people from all walks of life, an interest in a wide variety of medical conditions, and most importantly, the ability to establish long-lasting relationships with his patients. He believes the most important aspect of the physician/patient relationship is the development of a trusting partnership. His patient-care philosophy is focused on compassionate treatment of the whole person: mind, body, and spirit. Dr. Dominguez takes pride in remaining up-to-date with the current, evidence-based, treatments and technologies.

Voted by San Diego Magazine as one of the area's "Top Doctors" for seven years in a row. Dr. Dominguez is praised by patients for his easy-going and caring bedside manner. He also serves as the Medical Supervisor to a number of Urgent Cares in the San Diego and Temecula area.

A native of Claremont, California, Dr. Dominguez attended the University of California, San Diego, earning a Bachelor of Science in Biology with a Minor in Spanish Literature. He went on to earn his medical degree with a merit-scholarship at Drexel University College of Medicine in Philadelphia. Upon graduating medical school in 1999, Dr. Dominguez returned to Southern California to completed his residency at Sharp Grossmont Family Medicine Residency Program and Long Beach Memorial’s Family Medicine Residency program.

Dr. Dominguez is an active member of the American Academy of Family Physicians, California Academy of Family Physicians, and the San Diego County Medical Society.

In his free time, Dr. Dominguez enjoys any activities that involve the outdoors. His current passion is trail running. He’s found a solid core of men who love it as much as he does. When the pandemic hit, and their annual 24-hour-Ragnar race was cancelled, Dr. Dominguez and his crew ran from one side of the Grand Canyon to the other. For Father’s Day this same crew will run their first 50K in Big Bear.

He has been married for 20 years and enjoys spending time with his wife and daughter.

Patricia Deckert, DO, founded New Beginnings Health Care in La Mesa, California, in 2001 so she could fulfill her dream of helping her patients achieve optimum health, not just the absence of disease or discomfort. Dr. Deckert practices integrative medicine and works closely with her patients to find the root cause of their illnesses, help them restore balance, and begin to enjoy a healthier, happier future.

After earning a bachelor of science in biological science from Michigan State in East Lansing, Michigan, Dr. Deckert went on to complete her doctor of osteopathic medicine from the Western University of Health Sciences in Pomona, California. Before attending medical school, Dr. Deckert worked with physicians in the field of environmental and nutritional medicine for 15 years.

Dr. Deckert is board-certified by the American College of Osteopathic Family Physicians and board eligible by the American Lipid Association. She’s also a member of the MDVIP Program, which allows her to provide comprehensive annual exams and give her patients the proactive, holistic, and customized care they deserve.

Dr. Tasneem Patel is a Board Certified Family Medicine physician who practices Integrative and Functional Medicine. She earned her medical degree from Touro University College of Osteopathic Medicine in Vallejo, CA and did her residency at Sutter Health Care in Davis/Sacramento, CA. After completing residency she has worked at a county clinic, urgent care clinic and at Kaiser. Now she enjoys practicing integrative (combining alternative treatments) and functional (finding the root cause of ailment to treat) medicine with a primary focus on hormone balance and gut health.

"When I began my medical career, I wanted to “fix” the problems that my patients would present with and initially, I felt like a mechanic doing just that. However, over the years I have enjoyed playing a different role in the health of my patients: the role of a gardener that can help guide you to what your body needs for a solid foundation and then allowing the patient to make the necessary changes and flourish. It amazes me every day that our bodies have the capability to heal us – if we don’t sabotage it!"

Board-certified in Family Medicine and Sports Medicine, Rebeccah Rodríguez, DO, FACOFP, serves the communities of Encinitas, San Diego, and Temecula, California, at OasisMD. 

Dr. Rodríguez earned her medical degree from Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine. She serves the United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee (USOPC) as a Team USA physician and was on the medical staff at the Olympic Training Site in Chula Vista, California, as team physician for 10 years.

Dr. Rodriguez served as the Medical Director for the high-performance center for Team USA (11 sports) at the 2016 Olympics in Rio. She was part of the medical staff as Team USA physician at the 2019 Pan American Games in Lima, Peru. She is honored to currently serve on the USOPC Physician Advisory Board.

Dr. Rodriguez is also a team physician for USA Women's Waterpolo and USA Rugby. She is the head team physician for the major league rugby team, the San Diego Legion.

Passionate about improving quality healthcare, Dr. Rodriguez helps make policy for national organizations such as the AOASM as second Vice President, ACOFP California Board, ACOFP Health and Wellness and Procedural Committee, and the President’s Council for Sports, Fitness, and Nutrition. She travels the world with Team USA and loves to be active with sports and spend time with her husband and son.

About Juergen Winkler, MD, ABIHM, ABOIM

Juergen Winkler, MD, ABIHM, ABOIM is an integrative medicine specialist serving patients at Quantum Functional Medicine in Carlsbad, California. He has over 33 years of experience in the medical field and founded the integrative functional medical clinic in July 2012.

He graduated from the University of Maryland School of Medicine in Baltimore in 1988. In 2005, he co-founded Genesis Health Systems (Integrative Cancer and Medical Treatment Center) located in Oceanside, California. At Quantum Functional Medicine, Dr. Winkler provides a wide range of services, including medical rejuvenation, bioresonance therapy, cardiovascular therapy, IV therapy, sports medicine, and more.

Dr. Winkler has been a featured speaker for the NSCC Women’s Health Seminar, Annual IPT/IPTLD Integrative Cancer Care Conference (multiple years), Health Freedom Expo 2011 & 2012, Japanese Society of Oxidative Medicine in Osaka, Japan, ACOSPM 2010 and 2011 conferences, NSCC Health and Wellness Series 2013, and various other events. He is the physician author of chapter five in the book “Defeat Cancer” and has been a featured physician in the Townsend Letter.

David Zebrack, DO, is a conscientious and friendly primary care physician and founder of Temecula Valley Primary Care Physicians. He has been in practice for more than 20 years and has cared for patients in Temecula, California, since 2004.

Dr. Zebrack began his education at UCLA where he earned his bachelor’s degree in psychobiology. He then went on to complete his medical education at the College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific in Pomona, California. After earning his doctorate, Dr. Zebrack completed a one-year rotating internship at Rio Hondo Hospital in Downey, California, and a three-year family practice residency at San Bernardino County Medical Center in San Bernardino, California.

During his postgraduate training, Dr. Zebrack served as the president of his residency program. He has held various leadership positions over the years and has enjoyed mentoring medical students. Upon earning his board certification in family medicine, Dr. Zebrack joined a multispecialty medical group in Torrance, California.

In 2004, Dr. Zebrack relocated with his family to Temecula, California, where he joined Dr. Douglas Wise and eventually founded Temecula Valley Primary Care Physicians. In addition to his primary care practice, Dr. Zebrack has acted as a preceptor to train medical students, participated in research and clinical trials, and served as the department chief of family medicine at Southwest Healthcare System in Wildomar, California.

When he is out of the office, Dr. Zebrack has been a fundraiser for the United Jewish Welfare Fund and served multiple terms on the board of his homeowners' association. Dr. Zebrack enjoys spending time  time withife and three children. He stays active through tap dancing, golfing and traveling.

Dr. Zebrack is currently accepting new patients.

Credentials

Board-Certified: Family Practice

Residency: San Bernadino Medical Center
DO: College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific
BS: University of California, Los Angeles
Member: AMA, American Academy of Family Physicians, California Academy of Family Physicians

Primary care physician Douglas Wise, DO, is dedicated to ensuring patients in Temecula, California, have access to high-quality health care. He provides a comprehensive range of general health services at Temecula Valley Primary Care Physicians. 

Dr. Wise grew up in the suburbs of Philadelphia. After studying at the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine, he completed his residency in general practice at the Osteopathic Medical Center of Philadelphia. 

In 1981, Dr. Wise started his own private practice in Swedesboro, New Jersey. He moved to the Temecula Valley area in 1987, where he has continued practicing medicine ever since. He has worked with Dr. Zebrack for 10 years and is proud to partner with him in providing care for the residents of Temecula. 

Dr. Wise is an active member of his church and community. He volunteers annually for musical productions, and when he’s not in the office, he enjoys jogging and other fitness activities.