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.
Combining highly trained and experienced practitioners, a community-focused approach, and compassionate, patient-centered care, Living Water Community Health and Wellness Clinic, also called Living Water Clinic – Clínica Agua Viva, is a trusted faith-based family medicine practice, patient-centered medical home, and parachurch. With four convenient locations in Porterville, Lindsay, Woodlake, and Visalia, California, along with a mobile clinic serving the surrounding areas, Living Water Clinic makes it easy for patients to access the medical care they need, including urgent care and telemedicine services.
Our clinics are dedicated to providing a full spectrum of family medicine and specialty services to help individuals and families live healthier, fuller lives. In addition to primary care, we proudly offer optometry, dental care, and chiropractic services at our Lindsay and Woodlake locations. Our Lindsay site also provides expanded specialty care, including OB-GYN, podiatry, mental health counseling, and other in-house services to meet the unique needs of our community. Patients count on us for diabetes management, workers’ compensation treatment, asthma diagnosis and management, weight loss services, heart health and cardiology care, pediatrics, gynecology, preventive medicine, minor surgeries, sports medicine services, dermatology, remote patient monitoring and more.
Marilyn Perez, PA-C, was born in Bakersfield, CA, and raised in Porterville, CA. She developed an interest in pursuing a career in medicine due to her love for helping others and her passion for science. She saw a need for more medical providers who could relate culturally to the community she was raised in.
Marilyn obtained her degree in Biology with a minor in Psychology from California State University, Bakersfield, and her Master’s in Physician Assistant Studies from the University of California, Davis. Currently, she is pursuing a doctoral degree in Medical Sciences with a concentration in Public Health from A.T. Still University.
After completing her degree, Marilyn returned to the Central Valley to provide primary care services. She remains committed to delivering culturally sensitive primary care medicine to patients in the Central Valley, believing that everyone should have access to primary care services. Throughout her journey, she has always strived to treat others as she would like to be treated, which has helped her empathize and care for her patients.
Marilyn has always been inspired by the Bible verse, "Show me your faith without your works, and I will show you my faith by my works." (James 2:18). She believes that how we treat others reflects the love and peace that live within us. Her faith has played a significant role in helping her through both the most joyful and saddest times in her life, and she tries to demonstrate her faith in how she treats and cares for her patients.
Outside of the medical field, Marilyn enjoys playing the violin and singing with a mariachi group.
Combining highly trained and experienced practitioners, a community-focused approach, and compassionate, patient-centered care, Living Water Community Health and Wellness Clinic, also called Living Water Clinic – Clínica Agua Viva, is a trusted faith-based family medicine practice, patient-centered medical home, and parachurch. With four convenient locations in Porterville, Lindsay, Woodlake, and Visalia, California, along with a mobile clinic serving the surrounding areas, Living Water Clinic makes it easy for patients to access the medical care they need, including urgent care and telemedicine services.
Our clinics are dedicated to providing a full spectrum of family medicine and specialty services to help individuals and families live healthier, fuller lives. In addition to primary care, we proudly offer optometry, dental care, and chiropractic services at our Lindsay and Woodlake locations. Our Lindsay site also provides expanded specialty care, including OB-GYN, podiatry, mental health counseling, and other in-house services to meet the unique needs of our community. Patients count on us for diabetes management, workers’ compensation treatment, asthma diagnosis and management, weight loss services, heart health and cardiology care, pediatrics, gynecology, preventive medicine, minor surgeries, sports medicine services, dermatology, remote patient monitoring and more.
Ana Rosa (Robles) Celaya is part of a migrant family from the state of Jalisco Mexico and worked as a farm laborer since she was 13 years old. while simultaneously going to school to learn a new culture and a different language. It was the hard work and the environment she experienced during her work at the Californian fields that motivated her to pursue a career as a physician in her home country.
In 1986 she arrived in California, but this time well trained as a Medical Doctor, along with her husband Mario Celaya. However, valuing the importance of education and dedication, she put her profession on hold to dedicate herself to homeschooling her three children until they all went to high school. It wasn’t until then that she returned to school and focused on her education, graduating as a Physician Assistant a couple of years later.
Ana Rosa is foreign trained physician assistant with great charisma and sympathy for her patients, especially children. Throughout these years she has become a role model inspiring many young and adult females to pursue a higher standard in all aspects of their lives. Working multiple years picking fruit all over the San Joaquin Valley prepared Ana Rosa to deliver her profession with considerable kindness for her patients who are mainly farm workers.
Ana Rosa joined her husband in the medical profession, and they have happily worked together since 2008. Ana Rosa and her husband Mario Celaya have proudly and respectfully worked together for many years not only taking care of the sick but being actively involved in the prevention of chronic diseases and strengthening the family relations for which they both are passionate about.
This amazing Mexican couple shows exceptional work ethic, a profound ability to overcome obstacles, and a perseverance to endure through any hardship in order to serve the greater good of the community; not only via their medical profession but as community leaders with the hope and plan to inspire generations to come.
Jose Corvera, PA-C, is a skilled physician assistant at Living Water Community Health and Wellness Clinic in Woodlake, California.
Jose was born in Villanueva, Zacatecas, Mexico. He received his undergraduate education at the University of Zacatecas and continued his studies at the School of Medicine in Zacatecas. Furthering his medical training, Jose earned his Physician Assistant degree from the University of California, School of Medicine in Davis, California.
He has accumulated significant experience in his field, working at several key locations in Central California, including the Kaweah Delta Emergency Room in Visalia and the Kaweah Delta Exeter Clinic. Notably, he has been a dedicated member of the Woodlake Family HealthCare Network for over 20 years.
Jose is deeply committed to providing service and care to underserved communities and enjoys spending quality time with his family and engaging with the community.
To schedule an appointment with Jose or another member of the Living Water Community Health and Wellness Clinic team, call the office or request an appointment online today.
Combining highly trained and experienced practitioners, a community-focused approach, and compassionate, patient-centered care, Living Water Community Health and Wellness Clinic, also called Living Water Clinic – Clínica Agua Viva, is a trusted faith-based family medicine practice, patient-centered medical home, and parachurch. With four convenient locations in Porterville, Lindsay, Woodlake, and Visalia, California, along with a mobile clinic serving the surrounding areas, Living Water Clinic makes it easy for patients to access the medical care they need, including urgent care and telemedicine services.
Our clinics are dedicated to providing a full spectrum of family medicine and specialty services to help individuals and families live healthier, fuller lives. In addition to primary care, we proudly offer optometry, dental care, and chiropractic services at our Lindsay and Woodlake locations. Our Lindsay site also provides expanded specialty care, including OB-GYN, podiatry, mental health counseling, and other in-house services to meet the unique needs of our community. Patients count on us for diabetes management, workers’ compensation treatment, asthma diagnosis and management, weight loss services, heart health and cardiology care, pediatrics, gynecology, preventive medicine, minor surgeries, sports medicine services, dermatology, remote patient monitoring and more.
Combining highly trained and experienced practitioners, a community-focused approach, and compassionate, patient-centered care, Living Water Community Health and Wellness Clinic, also called Living Water Clinic – Clínica Agua Viva, is a trusted faith-based family medicine practice, patient-centered medical home, and parachurch. With four convenient locations in Porterville, Lindsay, Woodlake, and Visalia, California, along with a mobile clinic serving the surrounding areas, Living Water Clinic makes it easy for patients to access the medical care they need, including urgent care and telemedicine services.
Our clinics are dedicated to providing a full spectrum of family medicine and specialty services to help individuals and families live healthier, fuller lives. In addition to primary care, we proudly offer optometry, dental care, and chiropractic services at our Lindsay and Woodlake locations. Our Lindsay site also provides expanded specialty care, including OB-GYN, podiatry, mental health counseling, and other in-house services to meet the unique needs of our community. Patients count on us for diabetes management, workers’ compensation treatment, asthma diagnosis and management, weight loss services, heart health and cardiology care, pediatrics, gynecology, preventive medicine, minor surgeries, sports medicine services, dermatology, remote patient monitoring and more.
Dr. Bajwa was born and raised in Porterville, California. After graduation from the University of California, Davis, and the Southern California College of Optometry, Dr. Bajwa completed a one-year residency at the Crown Point Indian Health Services Hospital of the Navajo Nation in Crownpoint, New Mexico. Dr. Bajwa has worked for non-profit health clinics in California, optometry and ophthalmology groups in Bakersfield and Ventura before joining Living Water Clinic.
Dr. Bajwa underwent extensive clinical training at Kaiser Permanente, the Optometric Center of Los Angeles, the Center for the Partially Sighted in Santa Monica, the Gila River Health Care Corporation Eye Clinic in Sacaton, Arizona, the Foothill Presbyterian Hospital Low Vision Clinic in Glendora, and the SCCO Eye Care Center in Fullerton. He enjoyed serving the members of the Navajo nation in Crownpoint, New Mexico at the local hospital’s eye clinic, community clinics, inpatient department, and emergency department.
Dr. Bajwa is licensed to treat and manage a wide range of ocular diseases including the diagnosis, treatment, and management of glaucoma, diabetes, macular degeneration, allergy and dry eye. He has extensive experience managing the pre- and post-operative care for patients undergoing corrective surgeries such as LASIK, cataract, and refractive lens exchange.
He is a Fellow of the American Academy of Optometry, Diplomate of the American Board of Optometry, a member of the American Optometric Association, and an active member of the California Optometric Association. Dr. Bajwa served as the President of the California Optometric Association from 2018-2019.
He has volunteered his skills for clinical missions in the US and internationally, working with groups like Volunteer Optometric Service to Humanity, OneSight, and the Special Olympics.
When Dr. Bajwa is not treating patients he likes to spend his free time with his wife and two young children. Dr. Bajwa has a wide variety of interests including cooking, music, and photography, but most of his time is spent reading and playing with his children.
Originally from Porterville, California, Abbas Hasnain, M.D., J.D., is a well-trusted and highly trained internal medicine physician serving the southern San Joaquin Valley. Dr. Hasnain, or “Dr. H” to his patients, provides up to date medical care for his local community and feels grateful doing so.
Dr. Hasnain attended the University of California, Berkeley, where he completed his Bachelor of Arts in Integrative Biology. Dr. Hasnain went on to earn his law degree at the Trinity School of Law in Orange County, California. Dr. Hasnain worked briefly as a law clerk before deciding to continue his education by attending medical school at the UAG/New York Medical College MD Program.
He completed a pre-internship program at New York Medical College in Valhalla, New York, before moving on to the University of California, San Francisco, Fresno Program, to complete his residency training in internal medicine. Dr. Hasnain also gained valuable experience working in a Level 1 trauma center at Community Regional Medical Center in Fresno and the VA Hospital of Central California.
Dr. Hasnain is a member of the American College of Physicians, California Association of Long-Term Care Medicine, & Tulare County Medical Society. Throughout his education, Dr. Hasnain published numerous research articles on a wide range of conditions. Dr Hasnain continues to practice inpatient medicine at local hospitals in the area and is also the medical director for various Hospice and rehabilitation facilities.
Dr. Hasnain speaks fluent English, Punjabi, and Spanish.
Kaylah (Kay) Gonzales is a locally born and raised Certified Physician Assistant providing primary care services to her local county she grew up loving. She began her journey in medicine at the young age of 17 when she enlisted in the United States Army as a Combat Medic. She dedicated 7 years of service to helping those in uniform. She spent 31 months of her career assisting the needs of the ongoing wars of the middle east. The US military offered her one-of-a-kind education and experience and with that motivated her to expand her career in medicine. So, upon her exit of the US Army Kay applied to Stanford School of Medicine's Primary Care Associate Program where she began her career serving as a Certified Physician Assistant. Since then, she has enriched her Stanford education with continuing education and applying new and advancing integrative medicine techniques to not just improve her patients’ outcomes but to increase their quality of life.
Kay believes in a team effort with her patients in managing their care, so they always feel they are a part of their plan. Aside from primary care services kay has widened her skills in the community to offer a variety of solutions for patients to include addiction medicine, aesthetics practices, hormone optimization and weight loss management. When Kay is not practicing medicine, she is enjoying her time with family friends husband and dogs. Theo, Gigi, Noodle and Rage.
Dr. Jerry Neria MD, MPH is well trained with an extensive history and passion for health promotion and lifestyle medicine. Dr. Neria is a firm believer in the power of lifestyle changes over a prescription.
Dr. Neria's passion for diet and lifestyle stemmed from his history as a competitive teenage bodybuilder. He began serving his patients as a personal trainer while obtaining a degree in Kinesiology at the University of Southern California. From there he went on to incorporate nutrition as he began Need2Train LLC, for solo and group personal training along with co-founding the nutrition store, CarbZero. He obtained his Master's degree in Public Health Nutrition, from Loma Linda University. After completing medical school, Dr. Neria returned to Loma Linda to complete his residency training in rural and Family Medicine.
After completing residency, Dr. Neria became a full-time hospitalist and Family Medicine Residency faculty member for over 5 years. He led the residency as the Program Director of the Hanford Family medicine Program and moved on to help found the Tulare Family Medicine Residency Program. Dr. Neria still maintains an interest in education and teaching future doctors.
He is currently serving Living Water Clinic patients at all the clinic sites and maintains an interest in lifestyle medicine, weight loss and obesity medicine, sports nutrition, and hormone replacement.
Dr. Neria considers himself blessed and privileged to share God's love through medicine, alongside his wife, Dr. Angelina Neria.
Combining highly trained and experienced practitioners, a community-focused approach, and compassionate, patient-centered care, Living Water Community Health and Wellness Clinic, also called Living Water Clinic – Clínica Agua Viva, is a trusted faith-based family medicine practice, patient-centered medical home, and parachurch. With four convenient locations in Porterville, Lindsay, Woodlake, and Visalia, California, along with a mobile clinic serving the surrounding areas, Living Water Clinic makes it easy for patients to access the medical care they need, including urgent care and telemedicine services.
Our clinics are dedicated to providing a full spectrum of family medicine and specialty services to help individuals and families live healthier, fuller lives. In addition to primary care, we proudly offer optometry, dental care, and chiropractic services at our Lindsay and Woodlake locations. Our Lindsay site also provides expanded specialty care, including OB-GYN, podiatry, mental health counseling, and other in-house services to meet the unique needs of our community. Patients count on us for diabetes management, workers’ compensation treatment, asthma diagnosis and management, weight loss services, heart health and cardiology care, pediatrics, gynecology, preventive medicine, minor surgeries, sports medicine services, dermatology, remote patient monitoring and more.
Leslee Heuer, MS, FNP-C, is a valued and trusted certified family nurse practitioner at Living Water Community Health and Wellness Clinic, serving Porterville, Lindsay, and Visalia, California. She specializes in diagnosing and treating a wide range of chronic and acute health concerns that affect children and adults. Mrs. Heuer attended California State University, Fresno, where she earned her Bachelor of Science in Nursing and Health Administration. Throughout the nursing program, Mrs. Heuer remained dedicated to her studies, earning the distinction of graduating cum laude. In addition, Mrs. Heuer was a member of the Golden Key Honor Society, Phi Kappa Phi, and Sigma Theta Tau.
After gaining experience working in several different hospital settings as a nurse, Mrs. Heuer decided to continue her education. She attended the University of Phoenix, where she earned her Master of Science in Nursing in 2009. Since then, she has worked as a nurse practitioner in several clinics throughout the San Joaquin Valley before joining the team at Living Water Community Health and Wellness Clinic.
Mrs. Heuer is a member of the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners as well as the Council for Affordable Quality Healthcare.
Nurse Practitioner Michele Millan-Patterson, AGNP-C, welcomes new patients at Living Water Clinic’s Visalia and Porterville locations.
A Central Valley native, she was born and raised in Lindsay, California. After earning a Bachelor of Social Work at Fresno State, she developed community programs—from Latino mental health services to hospital outreach. Working closely with patients and families inspired her to provide care at the bedside.
She returned to school at College of the Sequoias to become a Registered Nurse. She gained experience in critical-care settings, including the ICU, cardiac ICU, emergency department, and medical-surgical units. She also learned clinic administration, but her passion remained direct patient care. That calling led her to complete Nurse Practitioner training and earn board certification as an Adult-Gerontology Nurse Practitioner (AGNP-C).
Michele provides comprehensive primary care for adults and seniors. Her services include wellness exams, routine checkups, and chronic condition management for diabetes and hypertension. She offers preventive care such as immunizations and screening tests, women’s health and family planning support, and acute care for minor injuries and sudden illness. She collaborates with specialists, health educators, and community resources to provide whole-person support.
In every visit, Michele listens carefully, explains recommendations in clear terms, and involves each patient in decision-making. She respects that patients are experts on their own lives. Her role is to guide, educate, and support so that each person feels confident in their health.
Outside the clinic, she enjoys traveling with her husband and two sons, lifting weights, gardening, sewing, reading, and hosting friends for home-cooked meals. Staying active and curious helps her bring energy and empathy to every patient visit.
Michele looks forward to meeting new patients and supporting their health and well-being at Living Water Clinic in Visalia or Porterville.
Mario A. Ochoa, MD, is a family medicine, pediatrics, and adult medicine physician practicing at Living Water Community Health and Wellness Clinic in Woodlake, California.
Dr. Ochoa was born and raised in Ixtlán del Río, Nayarit, Mexico. He joined Living Water Clinic in January 2023, bringing over 35 years of experience in the medical field. His guiding philosophy is that "Physicians should treat the patient, not just the diagnosis."
Dr. Ochoa's commitment to family medicine is rooted in his belief that it serves as the cornerstone of comprehensive medical care. He studied at the University of Guadalajara Faculty of Medicine, specializing in family medicine.
After completing his education, Dr. Ochoa embarked on a career in healthcare, focusing on Family Medicine. He places great emphasis on nurturing strong relationships with both families and the community at large.
Dr. Ochoa aims to provide the highest quality care with empathy and a sense of humor. His faith gives him strength, compassion, and a sense of purpose, which helps him stay dedicated to patient-centered care. Known for his humility and unwavering moral principles, Dr. Ochoa treats his patients with the same warmth and compassion he would offer to his own family. This approach fosters highly personalized and meaningful connections with his patients.
Dr. Ochoa offers excellent and friendly medical services, specializing in family medicine. He speaks both English and Spanish, making it easier to communicate with a diverse range of patients.
Outside of work, Dr. Ochoa is a devoted husband and father. He values his family time and always puts his family first.
“Great efficient health care from Alma at the front desk to Destiny's beautiful smile the sincere ear of Dr Ochoa listening to your concerns the serious yet humorous Dr Molina and the healing hands of Dr Lopez been here awhile through the old management now a faith based leadership it's a win win for me”
Dr. Mario Ochoa, MD
Family Physician
101 N. Palm St.
Woodlake, CA 93286
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