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 Breast Cancer. Her top areas of expertise are Gallbladder Disease, Paget Disease of the Breast, Breast Cancer, Small Bowel Resection, and Hernia Surgery.

Nelson Maldonado is a General Surgeon in Citrus Heights, California. Dr. Maldonado is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Breast Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Varicose Veins, Angiosarcoma, Inflammatory Breast Cancer, ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer, and Colostomy. Dr. Maldonado is currently accepting new patients.

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

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 Breast Cancer. Her top areas of expertise are Breast Cancer, Breast Enlargement In Males, Radiation Sickness, and Keloids.

Kuldip Gill is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Citrus Heights, California. Dr. Gill is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Breast Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, and Hypothyroidism. Dr. Gill 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 Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Breast Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Lung Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, Breast Cancer, and Endoscopy.

Our group is dedicated to care of patients with hematology and oncology disorders. We strive to provide excellent, courteous, and timely service. Dr. Lalchandani is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Breast Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Familial Colorectal Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, Breast Cancer, Anal Cancer, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

Babak Rajabi is an Oncologist in Folsom, California. Dr. Rajabi is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Breast Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Myeloproliferative Neoplasms (MPN), Familial Colorectal Cancer, Lynch Syndrome, and Colorectal Cancer. Dr. Rajabi is currently accepting new patients.

Catherine Baker is a Plastic Surgeon and a General Surgeon in Roseville, California. Dr. Baker is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Breast Cancer. Her top areas of expertise are Paget Disease of the Breast, Breast Cancer, Angiosarcoma, Inflammatory Breast Cancer, and Lymphadenectomy. Dr. Baker is currently accepting new patients.

Uma Gowda is an Oncologist in Roseville, California. Dr. Gowda is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Breast Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma, Familial Prostate Cancer, Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC), and Hairy Cell Leukemia (HCL). Dr. Gowda is currently accepting new patients.

Dron Gauchan is an Oncologist in Roseville, California. Dr. Gauchan is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Breast Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Large-Cell Immunoblastic Lymphoma, Gastroenteropancreatic Neuroendocrine Tumor (GEP-NET), and Neuroendocrine Tumor. Dr. Gauchan is currently accepting new patients.

Anna Likhacheva is a Radiation Oncologist in Roseville, California. Dr. Likhacheva has been practicing medicine for over 18 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Breast Cancer. Her top areas of expertise are Squamous Cell Skin Carcinoma, Familial Prostate Cancer, Prostate Cancer, and Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma (HNSCC). Dr. Likhacheva is currently accepting new patients.

Charlotte Kubicky is a Radiation Oncologist in Roseville, California. Dr. Kubicky is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Breast Cancer. Her top areas of expertise are Breast Cancer, Metastatic Brain Tumor, Brain Tumor, and Meningioma. Dr. Kubicky 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 Breast Cancer. 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 Breast Cancer. 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.

John Lee is a Surgical Oncologist and a Thoracic Surgeon in Sacramento, California. Dr. Lee is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Breast Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Pancreatectomy, and Lymphadenectomy. Dr. Lee is currently accepting new patients.

Our goal : Provide personal care, preventive diagnosis , and help improve your quality of life span. Dr. Aquino is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Breast Cancer. Her top areas of expertise are High Cholesterol, Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, Cirrhosis, and Xanthoma.

Eric Morse is a General Surgeon in Carmichael, California. Dr. Morse is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Breast Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Inflammatory Breast Cancer, Hernia, Paget Disease of the Breast, and Breast Cancer.

Luko Laptalo is an Oncologist and a Hematologist in Carmichael, California. Dr. Laptalo is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Breast Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC), Squamous Cell Lung Carcinoma, and ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer.