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

Jodi Coates is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Carmichael, California. Dr. Coates is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ogilvie Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Ogilvie Syndrome, Gastrointestinal Perforation, Delirium, and Chronic Subdural Hematoma.

Kelly Rippey is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Carmichael, California. Dr. Rippey is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ogilvie Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Delirium, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Subdural Hematoma, Gastrostomy, and Colostomy.

Steven Kaspick is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Carmichael, California. Dr. Kaspick is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ogilvie Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Ogilvie Syndrome, Delirium, Gastrointestinal Perforation, and Retroperitoneal Inflammation.

Neha Janakiraman is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Carmichael, California. Dr. Janakiraman has been practicing medicine for over 17 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ogilvie Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Sepsis, Chronic Inflammatory Response Syndrome (CIRS), Peptic Ulcer, Endoscopy, and Hip Replacement. Dr. Janakiraman is currently accepting new patients.

Amir Amiri is a General Surgeon in Carmichael, California. Dr. Amiri is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ogilvie Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Gastrointestinal Perforation, Ogilvie Syndrome, Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Appendectomy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Amiri is currently accepting new patients.

Christopher Traver is a General Surgeon in Carmichael, California. Dr. Traver is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ogilvie Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Delirium, Subdural Hematoma, Gastrostomy, and Small Bowel Resection.

Nicole Thomas is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Carmichael, California. Dr. Thomas is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ogilvie Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Ogilvie Syndrome, Delirium, and Chronic Subdural Hematoma.

Laura Ochoa is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Carmichael, California. Dr. Ochoa is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ogilvie Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Delirium, Concussion, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, and Ogilvie Syndrome.

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 Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ogilvie Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Gallbladder Disease, Gallstones, Choledocholithiasis, Hernia Surgery, and Small Bowel Resection.

David Beffa is a General Surgeon in Sacramento, California. Dr. Beffa is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ogilvie Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Cholecystitis, Ogilvie Syndrome, Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Hernia Surgery, and Gallbladder Removal. Dr. Beffa is currently accepting new patients.

Fabian Alberto is a General Surgeon in Sacramento, California. Dr. Alberto has been practicing medicine for over 10 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ogilvie Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Ogilvie Syndrome, Cholecystitis, Retroperitoneal Inflammation, and Gallbladder Disease. Dr. Alberto is currently accepting new patients.

Gloria Jimenez is a General Surgeon in Carmichael, California. Dr. Jimenez is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ogilvie Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Delirium, Subdural Hematoma, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Jimenez is currently accepting new patients.

Maura Pearlstein is a General Surgeon in Carmichael, California. Dr. Pearlstein has been practicing medicine for over 17 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ogilvie Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Ogilvie Syndrome, Delirium, Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Gastrointestinal Perforation, and Gastrostomy.

Ravi Chinthakindi is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Carmichael, California. Dr. Chinthakindi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ogilvie Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Muscle Atrophy, Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Gastrostomy.

Brad Auwinger is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Sacramento, California. Dr. Auwinger is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ogilvie Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Tonsil Stones, Sciatica, Scoliosis, and Peptic Ulcer.

I became a medical provider to help sick patients get better and to alleviate their suffering as much as possible.In my free time I enjoy playing the lute and classical guitar music.I believe in providing my patients with the highest level of care and professionalism. Dr. Pham is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ogilvie Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Infant Hyperglycemia, High Cholesterol, Vitamin D Deficiency, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

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

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

Scott Braley is a General Surgeon in Sacramento, California. Dr. Braley is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ogilvie Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Gallbladder Disease, Gallstones, Choledocholithiasis, Colostomy, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Braley is currently accepting new patients.