I completed my General Surgery Residency at the University of California, Davis Medical Center. I had the privilege to receive training at one of the first advanced laparoscopic fellowships in the world, in Liège, Belgium, under the tutelage of Dr. Bernard Dallemagne.I took my new found knowledge back to the United States and developed one of the first minimally invasive surgery programs in the Western United States.With the help of an amazing team, we have created a Bariatric Center and our own Bariatric Process, receiving awards with high patient satisfaction ratings in the greater Sacramento and Bay Area.I have been in private practice in Sacramento since 1986 and I have dedicated my life to help serve patients who are in need of severe improvements to their health. Dr. Patching is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Umbilical Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Cholecystitis, Obesity, Hernia, Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Gastrectomy.

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 an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Umbilical Hernia. Her top areas of expertise are Gallbladder Disease, Paget Disease of the Breast, Breast Cancer, Small Bowel Resection, and Hernia Surgery.

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

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

Polina Volodarskaya is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Sacramento, California. Dr. Volodarskaya is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Umbilical Hernia. Her top areas of expertise are Complex Regional Pain Syndrome, Vitamin D Deficiency, Bacterial Gastroenteritis, and Helicobacter Pylori Infection. Dr. Volodarskaya is currently accepting new patients.

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 Umbilical Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Gallbladder Disease, Gallstones, Choledocholithiasis, Hernia Surgery, and Small Bowel Resection.

Eric London is a General Surgeon in Sacramento, California. Dr. London is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Umbilical Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Umbilical Hernia, Gallbladder Disease, Gallstones, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. London is currently accepting new patients.

Michael Beneke is a General Surgeon in Sacramento, California. Dr. Beneke is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Umbilical Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Hyperparathyroidism, Parathyroid Hyperplasia, Hernia Surgery, and Thyroidectomy. Dr. Beneke is currently accepting new patients.

Mehdi Arab is a Pediatrics provider in Sacramento, California. Dr. Arab is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Umbilical Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Obesity in Children, Fetal Hydantoin Syndrome, Autism Spectrum Disorder, and Asthma in Children. Dr. Arab is currently accepting new patients.

Robert Finch is a Pediatrics provider in Carmichael, California. Dr. Finch is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Umbilical Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Obesity in Children, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Delayed Growth, and Herpangina.

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

Ronald Sockolov is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Sacramento, California. Dr. Sockolov is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Umbilical Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Homocystinuria due to MTHFR Deficiency, Inborn Amino Acid Metabolism Disorder, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Familial Hypertension. Dr. Sockolov is currently accepting new patients.

Lakshmi Avala is a Pediatrics provider in Citrus Heights, California. Dr. Avala is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Umbilical Hernia. Her top areas of expertise are Obesity in Children, Jaundice, Asthma in Children, and Viral Gastroenteritis. Dr. Avala is currently accepting new patients.

Jonathan Thygeson is a Pediatrics provider in Sacramento, California. Dr. Thygeson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Umbilical Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Croup, Asthma in Children, Delayed Growth, and Jaundice. Dr. Thygeson is currently accepting new patients.

Daniel Mccrimons is a Pediatrics provider in Sacramento, California. Dr. Mccrimons is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Umbilical Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Obesity in Children, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Delayed Growth, and Developmental Dysphasia Familial. Dr. Mccrimons 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 Umbilical Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Gallbladder Disease, Gallstones, Choledocholithiasis, Colostomy, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Braley is currently accepting new patients.

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

Hung Ho is a General Surgeon and a Colorectal Surgeon in Sacramento, California. Dr. Ho is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Umbilical Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Umbilical Hernia, Gallbladder Disease, Hernia Surgery, and Gallbladder Removal.

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