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

Lisa Guirguis is a Surgical Oncologist in Sacramento, California. Dr. Guirguis is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Inflammatory 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.

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

Nelson Maldonado is a General Surgeon in Citrus Heights, California. Dr. Maldonado is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Inflammatory 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.

Christopher Laing is an Interventional Radiologist in Sacramento, California. Dr. Laing is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Inflammatory Breast Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Fibrolamellar Carcinoma, Inflammatory Breast Cancer, Breast Cancer, Liver Embolization, and Thyroidectomy. Dr. Laing 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 Inflammatory 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.

Philosophy of care: I believe in providing patients with the information they need to make their own decisions rather than make decisions for them.I became a medical provider because I wanted to be a part of the application of new technologies in medical care.Special Clinical Interests: Cardiovascular imagingPersonal Interests: Cooking and woodworking. Dr. Fellmeth is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Inflammatory Breast Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Osteopenia, Melorheostosis, Melorheostosis with Osteopoikilosis, Gastrostomy, and Bone Graft.

Charles Hubeny is a Radiologist and an Interventional Radiologist in Rancho Cordova, California. Dr. Hubeny is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Inflammatory Breast Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Pleurisy, Ascites, Pleural Effusion, Liver Embolization, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

Chirdeep Bhutani is a Radiologist and an Interventional Radiologist in Rancho Cordova, California. Dr. Bhutani is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Inflammatory Breast Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Gastrostomy, and Vertebroplasty.

Eric Morse is a General Surgeon in Carmichael, California. Dr. Morse is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Inflammatory 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 Inflammatory 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.

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 Inflammatory Breast Cancer. Her top areas of expertise are Febrile Neutropenia, Breast Cancer, Inflammatory Breast Cancer, and Angiosarcoma.

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 Inflammatory Breast Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Lung Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, Breast Cancer, and Endoscopy.

Our hands on personalized patient care. Dr. Aguilar is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Inflammatory Breast Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Hemangiopericytoma, Oral Cancer, and Gallstones.

Treating the whole patient not just the disease. Dr. Rajagopal is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Inflammatory Breast Cancer. 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 Inflammatory Breast Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Gallbladder Disease, Gallstones, Choledocholithiasis, Hernia Surgery, and Small Bowel Resection.

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 Inflammatory Breast Cancer. Her top areas of expertise are Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, Angiosarcoma, Mastectomy, and Lymphadenectomy.

Helen Chow is a Hematologist Oncology specialist and a Hospital Medicine provider in Sacramento, California. Dr. Chow has been practicing medicine for over 17 years and is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Inflammatory Breast Cancer. Her top areas of expertise are Inflammatory Breast Cancer, Angiosarcoma, Anemia, and Melanoma.

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

John Lee is a Surgical Oncologist and a Thoracic Surgeon in Sacramento, California. Dr. Lee is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Inflammatory 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.