Care philosophy: I believe in compassionate and personalized care for my patients. I would like to provide same level of care to my patients as if they were my family members. My goal is to contribute to the wellness of our community through the provision of quality services delivered in a compassionate and cost-effective manner. A holistic approach to healthcare, acknowledging each individual's physical spiritual, and psychosocial needs.Why I became a medical provider: My father was a family physician who practiced rural medicine in West Africa. Fascinated and inspired by his unconditional commitment in caring for the needy led me to sincerely follow his foot steps and pursue a career in Gastroenterology. Dr. Godil is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diverticular Disease. His top areas of expertise are Radiation Enteritis, Gastritis, Chronic Erosive Gastritis, Colonoscopy, and Endoscopy.

Dr. Hill grew up in southern California near Anaheim. He graduated from the New York College of Osteopathic Medicine in 1996. He completed his Internal Medicine residency in 1999 at Loma Linda University but stayed on an additional year as the chief medical resident. Dr Hill then completed his Gastroenterology fellowship at Loma Linda in 2003. After fellowship he took a position at Sutter Medical Group in Auburn California where he practiced for over 5 years. He will be starting in Grass Valley in January 2009. Dr Hill is board certified in both Internal Medicine and Gastroenterology. His areas of interest include therapeutic endoscopy and hepatology, though he enjoys all aspects of Gastroenterology. Dr Hill enjoys athletics and reading. He is married and has 2 children.To contribute to the wellness of our community through the provision of quality services delivered in a compassionate and cost-effective manner.We will be a community-oriented endoscopy center. We will directly provide endoscopy services in the ambulatory setting. In addition, we will collaborate with other providers to manage and improve the total health of our community with compassion, dedication and accountability for quality and efficiency. Dr. Hill is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diverticular Disease. His top areas of expertise are Gardner Syndrome, Turcot Syndrome, Gastritis, Gastrectomy, and Gastrostomy.

Primary Care Medicine for ages 16 or above. Dr. Andya is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diverticular Disease. His top areas of expertise are High Cholesterol, Post Polio Syndrome, Familial Hypertension, and Hypertension.

Dr. Kanomata enjoys volunteering time for good causes.  He has a passion for providing health talks and teaching individuals how to improve their lifestyle and reduce chronic diseases. He has served good neighbor house, a medical free clinic, from 1993-2011. He has also participated in a number of overseas mission trips serving in medical clinics as well as volunteered as camp physician and first aid instructor at the Young Disciple Youth Camp. Dr. Kanomata has received recognition from the National Committee for Quality Assurance in both their Heart/Stroke Program and in the Diabetic Physician Recognition Program. The programs were developed in conjunction with the American Diabetes Association and the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association to recognize physicians who demonstrate high quality care for patients with diabetes and a cardiac condition or who have had stroke.He believes in developing trusting relationships with his patients through open communication by which health and wellness can be attained.  This is best achieved through a working partnership between a doctor and a patient who share the same goal. Dr. Kanomata is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diverticular Disease. His top areas of expertise are Anemia, Breast Cancer, Hypertension, and Familial Hypertension.

I strive to deliver excellence in care for the digestive health of my patients. Compassion and kindness in providing care are essential to promoting my patients' health and well being. Dr. Brichler is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diverticular Disease. His top areas of expertise are Gardner Syndrome, Turcot Syndrome, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

To contribute to the wellness of our community through the provision of quality services delivered in a compassionate and cost-effective manner. A holistic approach to healthcare, acknowledging each individual's physical spiritual, and psychosocial needs. Dr. Foliente is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diverticular Disease. His top areas of expertise are Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Gardner Syndrome, Turcot Syndrome, Colonoscopy, and Endoscopy.

Neva Monigatti is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Grass Valley, California. Dr. Monigatti is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diverticular Disease. Her top areas of expertise are Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, Xanthoma, Cirrhosis, and High Cholesterol. Dr. Monigatti is currently accepting new patients.

Thomas Boyle is a General Surgeon in Grass Valley, California. Dr. Boyle is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diverticular Disease. His top areas of expertise are Femoral Hernia, Hernia, Venous Insufficiency, Colostomy, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Boyle is currently accepting new patients.

Mark Richey is a Radiologist in Grass Valley, California. Dr. Richey is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diverticular Disease. His top areas of expertise are Pleural Effusion, Pleurisy, Chronic Cough, and Vertigo.

Ammar Istwani is a Radiologist in Grass Valley, California. Dr. Istwani is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diverticular Disease. His top areas of expertise are Ascites, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Pleurisy, and Pleural Effusion.

Todd Bouchier is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Grass Valley, California. Dr. Bouchier is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diverticular Disease. His top areas of expertise are Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Movement Disorders.

Glenn Gookin is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Grass Valley, California. Dr. Gookin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diverticular Disease. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Kidney Disease, Sepsis, Neurotoxicity Syndromes, Peptic Ulcer, and Gastrostomy.

Care philosophy: Being able to personally take care of patients and being entrusted to provide them with surgical care is a great honor. My philosophy is to treat each patient as if they were a member of my own family. I’m empathetic and communicative with a passion for driving surgical innovation to improve patient care.Why I became a medical provider: I chose to become a physician to help patients and see them get better. General surgery is one of the fields in which we obtain instantaneous results and are able to see the immediate difference we have made in someone’s life. For me, this results in a special feeling and is extremely humbling. Dr. Khan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diverticular Disease. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Ogilvie Syndrome, Stasis Dermatitis and Ulcers, and Gallbladder Disease.

Stephen Waterbrook is a General Surgeon in Grass Valley, California. Dr. Waterbrook is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diverticular Disease. His top areas of expertise are Ogilvie Syndrome, Cellulitis, Breast Cancer, Hernia Surgery, and Colostomy.

After growing up on California's central coast, I attended UC Davis followed by medical school at UC Irvine.  I completed residency at Sutter Health in Sacramento, then stayed on with Sutter to practice full time and teach.  My interests include travel medicine, sports medicine, and dermatology.  Moving to Nevada County in 2012 brought my family closer to the Sierras that we have always loved.?Sierra Care Physicians has been providing primary care to western Nevada County since 1994.  Our goal is to provide quality care with personal attention to our patients.  We offer a wide range of health care providers including Family Practice Physicians, Doctors of Osteopathy, Pediatricians, and a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner certified as a breast feeding consultant. Dr. Burt is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diverticular Disease. His top areas of expertise are Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, Xanthoma, Cirrhosis, and High Cholesterol.

Jon Pritchett is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Penn Valley, California. Dr. Pritchett is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diverticular Disease. His top areas of expertise are Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and High Cholesterol.