I am originally from Maryland, but came to California for medical school and never left. I completed my Medical School and Residency at Loma Linda University in Southern California and, while there, was selected to serve as Chief Resident, by my fellow residents. From there, I went onto a Fellowship in Surgical Critical Care, at Orlando Regional Medical Center, Central Florida's only Level One Trauma Center.I enjoy being a surgeon because I like to make people feel better and get them back to their normal routine quickly. Thus, when possible, most of my surgeries are done with minimally invasive techniques that decrease hospital length of stay, result in less pain and provide a quicker recovery.I have been with Mercy Medical Group for 13 years and currently serve as the Chief of Surgery at Mercy San Juan, a position I am most proud of because it requires an election by your peers.  In addition, I serve as the Cancer Liaison for the hospital, and attend quarterly Regional Oncology meetings to discuss quality measures and cancer care for our oncology patients. In addition, I recently received a certification in the Hidden Scar™ technique, used to hide surgical scars that occur from breast cancer tumor removal. I work closely with our highly skilled oncologists, radiation oncologists, and amazing Nurse Navigators to provide a team approach to cancer care. We strive to offer a positive patient experience and to ensure the patient that they are not alone.On a personal note, I met my husband while studying abroad in England and have been married for 26 wonderful years and counting. I am passionate about raising breast cancer awareness and am a member of the American Society of Breast Surgeons. One of my favorite activities is hosting our Annual Breast Cancer Survivor Tea, we are preparing to host our 14th Annual Tea. It is wonderful to see so many fantastic women sharing their stories of strength. In addition to planning for the next Tea, I also enjoy dancing, skiing, golfing, and traveling with husband.I want to make a difference in people's life, make them feel whole again, and get them back in their normal routine, pain free, with a speedy recovery.  Our team understands there is no convenient time for a hernia repair, gallbladder or appendix removal, or a breast or colon cancer diagnosis. These conditions can upset your world, but we are here as a team to help you through the process, to take care of you, and to provide minimal disruption in your life. Dr. Jakobsen is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Angiosarcoma. Her top areas of expertise are Gallbladder Disease, Paget Disease of the Breast, Breast Cancer, Small Bowel Resection, and Hernia Surgery.

I strive to instill dignity, purpose and hope to each patient I treat. Dr. Black is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Angiosarcoma. Her top areas of expertise are Breast Cancer, Breast Enlargement In Males, Radiation Sickness, and Keloids.

Gregory Graves is a General Surgeon in Sacramento, California. Dr. Graves is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Angiosarcoma. His top areas of expertise are Colorectal Cancer, Undifferentiated Pleomorphic Sarcoma, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Colostomy, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Graves is currently accepting new patients.

Janice Ryu is a Radiation Oncologist in Sacramento, California. Dr. Ryu is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Angiosarcoma. Her top areas of expertise are Breast Cancer, Angiosarcoma, HER-2 Positive Breast Cancer, and Metastatic Brain Tumor. Dr. Ryu is currently accepting new patients.

Lisa Guirguis is a Surgical Oncologist in Sacramento, California. Dr. Guirguis is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Angiosarcoma. Her top areas of expertise are Paget Disease of the Breast, Breast Cancer, Angiosarcoma, Inflammatory Breast Cancer, and Lymphadenectomy. Dr. Guirguis is currently accepting new patients.

Personal Interests and Hobbies: when I'm not at work, I love spending time with my family.Special Interests: benign and malignant hematologic conditions and solid malignancies.I believe in providing the best comprehensive care that is patient-centered. I strive my best to get to know my patients individually and provide care that is best suited for their individual needs. I do my best to help my patients understand their disease, prognosis and the treatment process. My goal is to treat every patient as if they are my family or how I would want myself to be treated. Dr. La is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Angiosarcoma. Her top areas of expertise are Febrile Neutropenia, Breast Cancer, Inflammatory Breast Cancer, and Angiosarcoma.

I was born in Virginia, and raised in the mid-west.  During the course of my training at Georgetown University, I served as the Chief Resident and subsequently as the Chief Fellow.  I moved to the west coast to be closer to my parents.  I am married with three beautiful children.  My hobbies include tennis, golf, hiking, and cooking.  I also believe in community service and try to volunteer in local free clinics and homeless shelter programs. My specific professional interests include clinical research, precision medicine, and multidisciplinary clinical care.  I serve on the local board of the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, as the Medical Director of Clinical Research for Mercy Medical Group, and as the Chairperson of the Oncology Clinical Council.I believe that medicine is both a science and an art. The best type of medical care combines the latest scientific knowledge with a patient's preferences. A physician's job is to deliver personalized medical care and bridge the gap between science, culture and expectations. I strive to connect with patients and understand their needs.  I also believe that medical care requires a team based approach.  I work hard to coordinate care with other physicians.  The care I provide is only as good at the nurses, medical assistants, front office staff, and back office staff I work with.  Our team focuses on providing great service and compassionate care. Dr. Siddique is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Angiosarcoma. His top areas of expertise are Adult Soft Tissue Sarcoma, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Lynch Syndrome, and Colorectal Cancer.

I believe it is important to treat every patient with dignity and respect like you would a member of your own family. Medicine is both science and art, utilizing cutting edge technology to change a person's life. We must always remember to treat the patient as a whole, not just the disease. Dr. Swanson is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Angiosarcoma. His top areas of expertise are Paget Disease of the Breast, Hernia, Acrospiroma, Hernia Surgery, and Lymphadenectomy.

Melissa Williams is a Hematologist in Sacramento, California. Dr. Williams is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Angiosarcoma. Her top areas of expertise are Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, Inflammatory Breast Cancer, and Angiosarcoma. Dr. Williams is currently accepting new patients.

Nitin Rohatgi is a Hematologist in Sacramento, California. Dr. Rohatgi is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Angiosarcoma. His top areas of expertise are Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, Prostate Cancer, and Familial Prostate Cancer. Dr. Rohatgi is currently accepting new patients.

Kristin Arreola is an Oncologist in Roseville, California. Dr. Arreola is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Angiosarcoma. Her top areas of expertise are Angiosarcoma, Paget Disease of the Breast, Breast Cancer, and Pleuropulmonary Blastoma. Dr. Arreola is currently accepting new patients.

Luko Laptalo is an Oncologist in Carmichael, California. Dr. Laptalo is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Angiosarcoma. His top areas of expertise are Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Lung Adenocarcinoma, Squamous Cell Lung Carcinoma, and ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer. Dr. Laptalo is currently accepting new patients.

Why I Became a Doctor: Becoming a caregiver at an early age for my mother during her treatment for breast cancer was one of my earliest sources of inspiration to pursue the field of medicine and specifically oncology. Moreover, it has always been my desire to be able serve my community in Northern California and give back to the region in which I grew up. Philosophy of Care: Understanding and addressing each individual patient’s concerns and focusing on providing all my patients with compassionate, personalized and cost-effective cancer care. Dr. Rehman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Angiosarcoma. His top areas of expertise are Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Lung Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, and Breast Cancer.

Treating the whole patient not just the disease. Dr. Rajagopal is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Angiosarcoma. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Gallstones, Choledocholithiasis, Thyroidectomy, and Lymphadenectomy.

Every patient is important to me. I make every effort to educate them about their conditions, their treatment options and the possible outcomes. Dr. Long is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Angiosarcoma. His top areas of expertise are Gallbladder Disease, Gallstones, Choledocholithiasis, Hernia Surgery, and Small Bowel Resection.

Mili Arora is a Hematologist in Sacramento, California. Dr. Arora has been practicing medicine for over 17 years and is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Angiosarcoma. Her top areas of expertise are Breast Cancer, Angiosarcoma, Paget Disease of the Breast, Inflammatory Breast Cancer, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

Candice Sauder is a Plastic Surgeon and a General Surgeon in Sacramento, California. Dr. Sauder is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Angiosarcoma. Her top areas of expertise are Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, Angiosarcoma, Mastectomy, and Lymphadenectomy.

Ashley Yuan is a Hematologist Oncology specialist and a Nurse Practitioner in Sacramento, California. Ms. Yuan is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Angiosarcoma. Her top areas of expertise are Angiosarcoma, Paget Disease of the Breast, Breast Cancer, and Melanoma.

Janai Carr-Ascher is an Oncologist and a Hematologist in Sacramento, California. Dr. Carr-Ascher is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Angiosarcoma. Her top areas of expertise are Adult Soft Tissue Sarcoma, Bone Tumor, Mesenchymoma, and Undifferentiated Pleomorphic Sarcoma.

My approach to patient care is founded in compassion and competence. Surgery can be a distressing and overwhelming experience, full of anatomy lessons and test results, and my first job is to place the patient in the center of everything, to reaffirm their humanity and become partner in their care. And secondly, since patients entrust me with their bodies, I have worked tirelessly to develop mastery of my craft and to approach their surgical needs with the latest minimally invasive techniques to reduce pain, speed postoperative recovery and have as small of an impact as possible. My role as a surgeon begins as educator, to teach the patient and their family about their body, their disease, as well as treatment options to consider.Good health is a universal human value, transcending nationality, ethnicity, socioeconomic status, language, religion, physical ability, sexual expression and any other identity. We all have fragile bodies that need care. For millennia, doctors have held a sacred role in society to care for individuals at their most vulnerable. I am humbled and privileged to have earned the knowledge and techniques to bring healing to many patients and cure many diseases. I became a surgeon so that I can help the most amount of people using my head, my heart, and my hands. Dr. Robinson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Angiosarcoma. His top areas of expertise are Acrospiroma, Juvenile Angiofibroma, Hernia, and Umbilical Hernia.