Kathryn Pawelek, MSN, APRN, FNP-C, known to her patients as “Katie,” is a dedicated Family Nurse Practitioner with a passion for delivering patient-centered care at Temecula Medical Group. With over a decade of experience in nursing, Katie brings a wealth of expertise from her work in cardiology, emergency services, and surgical care across prestigious institutions like Scripps Green Hospital and Houston Methodist Willowbrook Hospital. Holding advanced certifications including FNP-C, CEN, and ACLS, she excels in managing acute and chronic conditions with a focus on empowering patients through education and compassionate care.Katie’s approach to healthcare is rooted in her commitment to timely, individualized treatment plans that enable patients to understand and manage their health effectively. Her extensive background in high-acuity settings, such as Level I Trauma and STEMI Receiving Centers, has honed her ability to make critical decisions and collaborate seamlessly with interdisciplinary teams. At Temecula Medical Group, she provides comprehensive care, from ordering and interpreting diagnostics to performing procedures and furnishing medications, all within the scope of her advanced practice.Outside of her professional life, Katie is an active mother who can often be found cheering on her children at volleyball games or baseball fields. A lover of the outdoors, she enjoys music, dancing, art, and home decor, bringing the same warmth and creativity to patient care. . Her top areas of expertise are Hypertension, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), High Cholesterol, Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT), and Tissue Biopsy.

Matthew Combs is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Temecula, California. Dr. Combs is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). His top areas of expertise are Peptic Ulcer, Ogilvie Syndrome, Apoplexy, Pacemaker Implantation, and Gastrostomy.

Timothy Killeen is a Pulmonary Medicine provider in Temecula, California. Dr. Killeen is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). His top areas of expertise are Lung Metastases, Lung Cancer, Pneumonia, Advanced Bronchoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

Michael Basch is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine and Internal Medicine in Temecula, California. Dr. Basch is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). His top areas of expertise are Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Lung Metastases, Colonoscopy, and Hip Replacement.

Brian Nguyen is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Temecula, California. Dr. Nguyen is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). His top areas of expertise are Purpura, Gardner-Diamond Syndrome, Autoerythrocyte Sensitivity, and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D).

Curtiss Combs is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Temecula, California. Dr. Combs is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). His top areas of expertise are Osteomyelitis in Children, High Cholesterol, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), and Familial Hypertriglyceridemia.

David Lee is a Pulmonary Medicine specialist and a Sleep Medicine provider in Temecula, California. Dr. Lee is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). His top areas of expertise are Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion, Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Lung Metastases, and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD).

Vinh Vu is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Murrieta, California. Dr. Vu is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). His top areas of expertise are Gangrene, Acute Kidney Failure, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Heart Transplant, and Gastrostomy.

Jeffrey Edmunds is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Murrieta, California. Dr. Edmunds is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). His top areas of expertise are Necrosis, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Gangrene, Hip Replacement, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

Dennis Kim is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Murrieta, California. Dr. Kim is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). His top areas of expertise are Autoerythrocyte Sensitivity, Purpura, Gardner-Diamond Syndrome, and High Cholesterol.

Munif Salek is a Pulmonary Medicine provider in Murrieta, California. Dr. Salek is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). His top areas of expertise are Lung Metastases, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Asthma in Children, Asthma, and Advanced Bronchoscopy.

Hassan Haddadin is a Pulmonary Medicine specialist and an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Murrieta, California. Dr. Haddadin is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). His top areas of expertise are Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Lung Metastases, Asthma in Children, and Asthma. Dr. Haddadin is currently accepting new patients.

Ricardo Vega is a Pulmonary Medicine specialist and a Sleep Medicine provider in Murrieta, California. Dr. Vega is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). His top areas of expertise are Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Lung Metastases, Asthma in Children, Advanced Bronchoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

Gordon Skeoch is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine and General Practice in Temecula, California. Dr. Skeoch is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). His top areas of expertise are Addison's Disease, Secondary Adrenal Insufficiency, Triple A Syndrome, and Primary Immunodeficiency (PID).

Richard Madrid is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Temecula, California. Dr. Madrid is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). His top areas of expertise are Osteomyelitis in Children, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Sciatica, and Autoerythrocyte Sensitivity.

Rolando Gutierrez is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Temecula, California. Dr. Gutierrez is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). His top areas of expertise are Osteomyelitis in Children, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), High Cholesterol, and Insomnia.

Tae-woong Im is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Temecula, California. Dr. Im is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). His top areas of expertise are Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C), COVID-19, Shingles, and Lymphangitis.

James Sotis is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Temecula, California. Dr. Sotis is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). His top areas of expertise are Hemolytic Anemia, Congenital Hemolytic Anemia, Hemolytic Crisis, and Osteomyelitis in Children.

Cristina Bailey is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Temecula, California. Dr. Bailey is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). Her top areas of expertise are Insomnia, Sciatica, Osteomyelitis in Children, Oral Herpes, and Intrauterine Device Insertion.

Alethea Poste is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Temecula, California. Dr. Poste is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). Her top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Hypothyroidism, Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, and Chronic Cough. Dr. Poste is currently accepting new patients.