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4 Choosing a Senior Living FacilityThe decision to move a parent into an assisted living facility is never an easy one. In this article, we have outlined a few Fresno-based assisted living homes for seniors and the care they provide to its patients. 8 Diabetes CureBariatric surgery, once called a cosmetic procedure for weight loss, is now thought to be a possible cure for diabetes. With the link between diabetes and obesity, or “diabesity,” surgery seems to be the way to go to cure not only diabetes, but other health problems such as high blood pressure. Learn the background and road blocks to this procedure.

12 Lung Cancer TreatmentDid you know that Fresno is one of the few cities in the country to have a lung nodule program? This program is designed to move lung cancer patients from referral to treatment much faster than ever before. Read about the program whose speed and specialty saves precious moments in the treatment of cancer.

19 Medical ProfilesMeet the local professionals ready, willing and able to aid you in your quest for a healthier lifestyle.

26 Medical FacilitiesNeed a family physician, chiropractor, psychiatrist, or surgeon? Check out our comprehensive list of the Valley’s leading medical facilities.

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Getting old is inevitable, but there are many choices in what to do when a loved one can no longer take care of

themselves. Whether there is a need for full-time assisted living or just some-one who can help out a couple times a week, there are many facilities and op-tions to choose from in Fresno.

It can be a struggle for children of ag-ing parents when it comes time to make decisions about who can best care for their parents. With so many choices and levels of care to choose from, read on for information on some local options and assistance with the decision-mak-ing process.

Twilight Haven has three levels of care for seniors. It has affordable housing apartments on site for seniors who are able to care for themselves. Seniors can come and go as they please, join in on the various activities, buy meal plans and do not have to worry about maintenance problems or utilities be-cause it is included in their rent. It also offers transportation to those who need it.

There is an efficiency assisted living op-tion for those who just need mild as-sistance, with levels one through four based on the amount of care one needs. It is an apartment setting, in which resi-dents can bring their own furniture.

People have the option of private or semi-private rooms in the assisted living wing. There are skilled 24-hour licensed nurses on staff for medical care and it has the option of hospice (and patients don’t have to move to another location).

“The biggest reason people should check out Twilight is because of the continuing care. Residents can start out independent and don’t have to move if they need more care down the road,” said Sharon Bailey, administrator at Twi-light Haven.

Both of Alice Chute’s parents, George and Lidamae Hollesen, lived at Twilight. Her father is now 93 years old and has

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lived there for the last five years. After her mom passed away last year, her fa-ther moved to the assisted living wing.

She decided to look into Twilight be-cause her aunt and uncle were there, and after her dad had a stroke, her par-ents told her they needed help. The couple didn’t have the money to pay for 24-hour care in their home, so the Hol-lesens sold their home to pay for their care at Twilight.

“The staff treated my parents like kings and queens,” Chute said. “I can’t say anything negative about Twilight. They went above and beyond to make my parents feel at home.”

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Chute says it was not easy to have to put her parents in a home, but she is still working and couldn’t take care of them. It was a big transition at first, but once her parents got adjusted, both of them really liked it there.

Bel Haven Care, a senior assisted living community in Fresno, has three types of rooms: a shared room with two people per room sharing a bath, semi-private with each person having a separate room but share a bathroom between the living space (two separate doors), and private rooms for one person with their own bathroom.

Bel Haven Administrator Russell Milnes says care is their primary focus. One would hope the care is good at every facility, but

unfortunately that is not always the case. He doesn’t want families to worry about loved ones.

“The families are entrusting their loved one to us and expect us to be watchful of changes and address their daily needs,” Milnes said.

Price and location are its other areas of interest since price is a strong motiva-tor when choosing a facility. Bel Haven is in the lower range, providing a good dollar value.

It also offers respite care, allowing the family time to rest, take a vacation or just have a break. And when families are able to enjoy their activities, they can rest as-sured that their loved ones are also in-volved in fun activities – an essential part of Bel Haven. It provides a full range of activities seven days a week. Milnes says though every assisted living is under the same licensing rules, each facility can decide how much care it is willing to offer. For example, some won’t take people that require a two person

transfer or lift and some won’t accept people with advanced dementia or hos-pice residents.

“At Bel Haven, our goal is to do whatever we can to avoid a resident having to go to skilled nursing or move because they are on hospice,” he said. “When someone moves in, we want Bel Haven to be the last place they have to move to.”

Sunrise Senior Living in Fresno also of-fers a wide array of options for seniors. From assisted living and memory care services to respite and short-term care, it provides the assisted living services that residents need.

“When you step into the warm and invit-ing environment at Sunrise of Fresno, you

can’t help but feel at home,” said Lauren Bentley, corporate communications at Sunrise Senior Living.

Fresno residents can also check out Golden Living Centers. There are four loca-tions in Fresno, but the big-gest location with the most options is located on Fresno Street. It offers long and short term care, inpatient rehab services, two Alzheim-er’s units and respite care.

The short term care and re-hab services it offers can help with a fam-ily member that has been injured and needs physical, occupational, speech or joint replacement therapy. After the injury gets better then the patient can return home. It also has different units for patients who have diseases including Alzheimer’s and dementia so if it advanc-es they can stay in the location and just move to a different unit.

Golden Living Assistant Executive Direc-tor Kevin McGuire says every situation

is different and it offers care depend-ing on what someone needs. He says sometimes short-term care or respite care becomes long-term care because the family determines it is the best place for their loved one.

“A lot of people can’t do it alone and we are here to assist,” McGuire said. “We want families to be part of our family.”

Another option is Amdal In-Home Care, which provides Personal Care Atten-dants (PCAs) who assist seniors in many different ways. In-home care is a flex-ible option. Care is scheduled as often as family members need and there is no minimum number of shifts required.

“We allow parents to ‘age-in-place,’ which means they can often remain safely at home with some assistance,” said Amdal Director of Marketing, Jeff Hills. “Often we are providing much needed relief to family caregivers.”

Most of their clients wish to remain in their home for as long as possible. All caregiver’s time is devoted to the needs of just one person. But it also provides care in assisted and indepen-dent living facilities. All of its caregivers are screened for professional care experience, perform

criminal and DMV background checks and test their ability to provide care, as well as require TB tests. In addition, it provides ongoing training and all care is overseen by a care coordinator as-signed to the client.

“Often the parent is more receptive to care from someone who is not their immediate relative,” Hills said. “Some-times families utilize our services to ‘buy some time’ while they evaluate their options.”

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fresno doctors are curing diabetes with bariatric surgery

Newspaper headlines tout the benefits of using bariatric surgery to cure Type 2 diabe-tes – even in people who are

not morbidly obese. That’s old news to Drs. Kelvin Higa and Keith Boone, bar-iatric surgeons at Fresno Heart & Surgical Hospital, who’ve seen these results again and again in their patients and have been studying the effect for several years.

“Many people think that bariatric sur-gery is cosmetic, but that is not true,” said Dr. Boone. “Losing weight helps with general looks, but we perform bar-iatric surgery to ‘cure’ or improve medi-cal problems that are caused or made worse by obesity. Diabetes is the num-ber one reason for proceeding with bar-iatric surgery. In our patients who have diabetes and have the Roux-en-Y Gas-tric Bypass, 85 percent leave the hospital right after surgery off of all of their diabe-tes medicines. The diabetes and obesity epidemics are so interconnected that we now have a new word called ‘diabesity.’”

Dr. Boone continued, “In addition to diabetes, we see resolution or im-provement in many other medical

problems including hypertension, hy-perlipidemia, sleep apnea, reflux dis-ease (GERD), asthma, and arthritis of weight bearing joints.”

“Surgery is the most effective treatment for Type 2 diabetes and morbid obesi-ty,” emphatically agreed Dr. Higa, who has participated in several international conferences on this subject. He often demonstrates bariatric surgical tech-niques overseas – especially in countries with socialized medicine where the gov-ernment picks up more of the costs of health care.

“Many countries find it more cost effec-tive to treat diabetes with surgery,” Dr Higa explained. “Take away all the emo-tional, pre-conceived ideas and preju-dice regarding obesity and what you’re left with is a growing number of patients who do not have access to the most ef-fective treatment for type 2 diabetes – surgery. This has been proven through randomized, controlled studies.”

At this year’s International Diabetes Surgery Task Force summit in Italy, at-tendees issued a consensus statement

pronouncing bariatric surgery to be a “legitimate approach” for diabetes treatment. Dr. Higa, who participated in this summit, said research supports a much more positive position. “Even the best medical practices cannot match the results we obtain with surgery.”

The Associated Press reported last July that New York-Presbyterian/Weill Cornell Medical Center has been con-ducting a study on this issue, doing gastric bypass surgery on patients with diabetes, who because they are not ex-tremely overweight, wouldn’t normally qualify for the weight-loss procedure. One of the hospital’s patients, Chris-tina Iaboni, turned to bariatric surgery after trying unsuccessfully to control her diabetes through daily shots of in-sulin and other medications.

“I didn’t care if I lost any weight. I just wanted the diabetes to go away,” the 45-year-old Connecticut mother of two teenagers told the Associated Press. She’s 50 pounds lighter since her surgery last fall, she’s stopped taking all her dia-betes medications and her blood sugar is almost normal, she reported. >>

diabetes is the number one reason for proceeding with bariatric surgery. the

diabetes and obesity epidemics are so interconnected that we now have

a new word called ‘diabesity.’

–Dr. Keith boone, bariatric surgeon at Fresno Heart & surgical Hospital


Most insurance plans cover bariatric sur-gery as a last resort – only after diet and exercise plans have failed. And then guidelines, which often follow federal Medicare regulations, say surgery candi-dates must be morbidly obese with a body mass index over 40, or a BMI over 35 plus a weight-related medical problem like diabetes, sleep apnea or high blood pres-sure. Generally those who are 100 lbs over-weight are considered morbidly obese. These limits, set by the National Institutes of Health in 1991, may have to be changed in light of new evidence regarding bariatric surgery’s affect on diabetes.

“In addition to discussions on lowering the criteria to be eligible for bariatric sur-gery,” said Dr. Boone, “there are some new procedures in experimental phase for patients who are not overweight or obese, for the treatment of diabetes.”

The Associated Press reported that Dr. Philip Schauer of the Cleveland Clinic is among those pushing the BMI envelope. For a study, he’s recruiting 150 overweight and obese diabetics with BMIs between 27 and 43. Some will have surgery and their progress will be compared to those who manage their diabetes with medi-cine. The goal is to see which group can achieve complete remission. “These pro-cedures can cause long-term remission and restore someone to normal blood sugar levels without medication,” Schau-er said to the Associated Press.

More and more physicians are making the same assertions about a cure for diabetes. This past spring at the Interna-tional Diabetes Surgery Task Force sum-mit in Italy, attendees issued a consensus statement pronouncing bariatric surgery to be a “legitimate approach” for dia-betes treatment. Fresno’s Dr. Higa, who participated in this summit, said research supports a much more positive position. “Even the best medical practices cannot match the results we obtain with sur-gery,” he said.

“Many countries find it more cost effec-tive to treat diabetes with surgery,” Dr

Higa explained. “Take away all the emo-tional, pre-conceived ideas and preju-dice regarding obesity and what you’re left with is a growing number of patients who do not have access to the most ef-fective treatment for type 2 diabetes – surgery. This has been proven through randomized, controlled studies.”

Last year, 220,000 people had obesity surgery, which can cost between $14,000

and $26,000, according to the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Sur-gery. But diabetes treatment can also be expensive – costing an average of $11,711 a year for total health care for those with the disease, according to the American Diabetes Association. Even so the association said there’s not enough evidence to generally recommend sur-gery for diabetics with a BMI lower than 35 outside of an experiment.

even the best medical practices cannot match the results we obtain with surgery.–Dr. Kelvin Higa, bariatric surgeon at Fresno Heart & surgical Hospital

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When her cough wouldn’t go away last February, Anetta “Jane” Edwards’ primary care physician

ordered an X-ray, which confirmed her worst fear – lung cancer. Next came a CAT scan and a lung biopsy that left her in the ICU in a south Valley hospital for days.

When Edwards was transferred to Community Regional Medical Cen-ter for a higher level of care, doctors were hoping her cancer was small enough to be treated by the area’s only CyberKnife – a knifeless, pain-less high-tech surgical procedure where patients undergo incisionless treatments. But Jane’s cancer was fast-growing so she was referred to Community Regional’s Lung Nodule Program – one of only a handful of its kind throughout the country.

The Lung Nodule program provided Edwards an expedited treatment ap-proach designed to give a faster di-agnosis and treatment for those with lung cancer.

This cutting-edge program works in an expedited manner where patients are evaluated by a team of specialized cli-nicians – all targeted to occur within a week of referral. This can make a big difference for patients like Edwards, who benefit by having reduced wait-ing time from detection to treatment, which ensures a greater likelihood of positive outcomes.

Prior to last year, the average patient with lung cancer in the Central Valley waited almost three months for a diag-nosis and treatment plan. Part of this delay is the complexity of decisions and the need for multiple specialists to be involved in the decisions.

“One year ago, a group of interested spe-cialists from both UCSF Fresno and the private practice community came togeth-er to develop a coordinated program to provide care for patients with lung cancer or at risk for lung cancer,” said Dr. Mi-chael Peterson, chief of medicine, UCSF Fresno. “This program puts the patients at the center and brings the doctors to them.”

Dr. Peterson says this has already re-sulted in much shorter times between presentation and treatment. Patients can remain close to home with their sup-port systems and still receive the highest level of coordinated care.

Now after her third round of chemo, Edwards had positron emission tomog-raphy (PET) to see if her tumor was shrinking with her treatment therapies. A PET scan enables physicians to more accurately diagnose and identify cancer, heart disease and brain disorders.

“I’m having a PET scan and then I’ll know if the tumor has shrunk,” said Edwards. “Depending, I’ll get more chemo or ra-diation … or go home!”

With an upbeat personality, Edwards made great friends with caregivers like registered nurse Carolyn Pierce, who has been by her side during her chemo treatments.“You have to have a positive attitude to get through cancer,” Edwards says. “It’s very important.”

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Edwards said her treatment – even though she’s from out of town – is very convenient because it’s all in one place and she doesn’t have to go from place to place throughout Fresno.

“I know where to go and everything is right here,” Edwards said. “The people are great and compassionate – they know what I’m going through.”

The program also helped Edwards get diagnosed and treated faster. While she was in Fresno, Edwards stayed in a motorhome outside of California Cancer Center for the week during her treatments. Before she came to the program she had to wait for different doctor’s appointments and go to sev-eral locations.

A few weeks after her treatments and PET scan, Edwards got a call from Kathy Norkunas, a nurse navigator with the Lung Nodule Program who works with patients like Edwards.

“It’s great news!” Edwards said. “Kathy told me my tumor has shrunk so much you can hardly see it. I got goose bumps on my arms when she told me.”

Edwards still had to have 33 days of radi-ation for three to five minutes per day as a follow up to her chemo. She also had six more weeks of chemo, but just for one day a week, and not nearly as strong of a dose as she had before. She will wait for a couple months and then have an-other PET scan to recheck the tumor.

“They saved my life,” she said of her caregivers and treatments. “It’s amazing, just amazing.”

Over the last year Edwards credits her caregivers, treatments and posi-tive attitude for helping her through her ordeal.

“When you have cancer, you have it 24 hours a day,” she said. “You can’t get away from it.”

Edwards said planning her 50th wed-ding anniversary in April with husband Ron really helped her get through her chemo treatments.

“I’m planning a two-week cruise to Ha-waii,” she said. “You can’t start too soon for that.”


Most migraine headaches, as well as chronic head, neck and shoulder pain, originate from extremely small

tooth misalignments that are undetectable without the advanced computer-guided equipment found exclusively at the Central California Migraine Relief Center.

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What is TMJ?TMJ stands for Temperomandibular Joint. It’s your jaw-joint. Everybody has a TMJ. If your TMJ isn’t working properly, then you have TMD – Temperomandibular Joint Disorder. Everybody does not have TMD.

What does TMD have to do with my migraine headaches?Everything! When you move your jaw you can feel all the muscles of your head, neck and shoulders involved in that movement. If your TMJ isn’t positioned correctly, then all of those muscles are overworked just to do the normal things that your jaw does – eating, speaking and swallowing. The position of the TMJ is controlled by the contact points of your teeth. So, if the teeth contacts are not correct, then your TMJ isn’t positioned correctly, and the head and neck muscles never get a chance to rest (not even when you sleep). This starts a chain of events that leads to migraine headaches.

Why do I still get headaches after I had my bite adjusted?Probably for a couple of reasons.The bad tooth contacts usually occur during a 3-8 hundredths-second time interval during the opening and closing of our jaw. If your bite was adjusted using only ink paper, then it was adjusted with a tool ( the ink paper) that doesn’t tell when the teeth touch, only where (and is actually 70-80% wrong in telling where!).

Also, the overworked head and neck muscles learned incorrect muscle memory. So the bite was probably adjusted based on incorrect muscled movement - even if you wore a mouth guard before the adjustment.

What do you do differently?I first address the incorrect muscle memory using four different types of massage therapy – manual massage, ultrasound massage, micro-current nerve stimulation and cold-laser muscle treatment. I balance the temporary mouth guard using a computer-assisted bite analyzer called a T-Scan.

I follow by treating your TMD using computer-assisted precision. Every aspect of the therapy is precise and objective. The muscles’ activity is monitored using EMG (electromyography). The TMJ noise (it should be silent) is monitored using an accelerometer. Your bite is virtually slowed into hundredth-second intervals using the T-Scan, so you and I can both see exactly when, where and how heavily each tooth is contacting. The movement of your jaw is also precisely tracked in every direction using EGN (electrognathography).

Nowhere else in California can your migraines be treated as effectively as at the Central California Migraine Relief Center. We’ll even do a computerized bite analysis and consultation for free – then you’ll see what’s really causing your migraines.


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Fellowship trained in cornea & refractive surgery, dr. ghajar dedicates his corneal services to help reverse blindness and

the refractive side of his practice to people who want to be free of glasses. Completing residency at the University of pittsburgh Medical Center, he pursued a surgically intensive fellowship at Moran eye Center where he trained with pioneers in his specialty.

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Tell me a bit about yourself and why you chose your specialty?

I am extremely interested in people and have always wanted to contribute to society. After a bit of exploring in my undergraduate years, I realized that medicine would be the best route to accomplish my dreams. The first time I saw cataract surgery in medical school, I couldn’t imagine a more rewarding field than ophthalmology, where one could help restore the most important human sense. Now I enjoy doing this on a daily basis, but I also carry out frequent surgical missions overseas where I provide care to underserved patients and help train local doctors. I have the privilege of being a part of Eye Medical Center’s group of specialists since 2008.

Who is a good candidate for LASIK surgery?

Most people over the age of 21 who have a stable prescription with healthy corneas are good candidates;

however, when I evaluate patients for LASIK, I look at many factors very closely including the patient’s goals. Personal communication with the surgeon is crucial, especially for patients over forty who have developed presbyopia, or trouble with near focus. Laser Refractive Surgery in the hands of a trained specialist is very safe with over 25 years of evidence demonstrating excellent outcomes and patient satisfaction.

What are some refractive procedures besides LASIK?

Some individuals with very high prescriptions may be better candidates for Intraocular Lens Implants rather than Refractive Surgery with a laser. These lenses provide excellent vision, even better than contact lenses. In some cases we can even help patients with diseased corneas, such as those with keratoconus (a condition in which the cornea is abnormally shaped). We use Intacs, a polymer ring, to help stabilize the cornea, reduce astigmatism, and allow patients to wear contacts with improved vision & comfort.

I have heard of new intraocular lenses for patients with cataracts that can help restore youthful vision. Is this true?

Yes, today third & even fourth generations of these “Multifocal” or “Accommodating” lenses provide people with both far & near vision after cataract surgery. There are also special “Toric” lenses that help eliminate astigmatism after surgery. In other cases, a combination of cataract & laser corneal surgery can overcome both astigmatism and presybyopia.

What are some other innovative procedures that you offer patients?

I have been doing “DSAEK” (sutureless corneal transplant) with great success since coming to Fresno. This surgical technique allows for very rapid visual recovery & reduces complications like rejection and infection. I will soon be doing the first artificial corneal transplant in Fresno, using the “Boston K-Pro” device. This prosthetic cornea restores vision in patients who have had multiple corneal transplant failures. Other novel therapies that I use include serum tears for patients with severe dry eyes and amniotic membrane ocular reconstruction for ocular cancers, severe pterygium, & corneal scars or melting.



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Most kids stay healthy, but all kids need a doctor. Sometimes a kid needs a hospital. And sometimes that doctor or hospitalsays they need something more. When that happens, Children’s is ready to help.

We’re a hospital with child-specific doctors and nurses, equipped with the tools and technology to treat kids who needadvanced care. We are one of the biggest children’s hospitals in California, and we’re one of the ten-largest hospitals of ourtype in America. Our doctors and nurses have won some of the top honors in the nation, and we’re right here in the Valley,on the river bluffs just north of Fresno.

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MEDICAL PROFILES

Your health and well-being are an important part of your life, so it is important to find some-one who cares about it as much as you do. These medical profes-sionals have the exper-tise, tools and experi-ence to make sure you receive the best service and results possible.


The goal of the Eye Medical Center is to provide the best-qualified doctor to meet the specific needs of each

individual patient. This practice was a natural fit for Mazi Bidar, M.D. Dr. Bidar joined the Eye Medical Center in 2005 as a sub-specialist in oculoplastic and facial cosmetic surgery.

Dr. Bidar began his education by obtaining a Bachelor of Science degree in genetics from UC Davis. He then finished his medical degree at George Washington University School of Medicine with honors. Following his ophthalmology residency at the University of Colorado in Denver, he accomplished an approved two-year fellowship in Oculofacial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery at Vanderbilt University, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital and The University of Tennessee. Dr. Bidar lives in Clovis with his wife Rachelle, and their two children Kameron and Gabrielle.

Dr. Bidar is one of only 600 surgeons in the country who is certified by the prestigious American Society of Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (ASOPRS) and the only one in the Fresno area.

Dr. Bidar is proud to say that he takes a caring and conservative approach to patients’ facial improvements. He builds trust and confidence in his abilities through individualized treatment plans, which often means taking a combined approach to meet the individual needs of each patient.

He provides a variety of treatment options including injectable treatments such as Botox®, Restylane®, Radiesse® and Juvederm®, along with laser facial rejuvenation, cosmetic facial surgery, eyebrow lifts and laser assisted eyelid surgery.

Dr. Bidar is proud of his support staff who work in coordination with him to provide excellent care and personalized treatments to meet each patient’s specific need. Eye Medical Center carries the full line of Obagi skin care products as well as Latisse®, the first and only FDA approved prescription treatment for growing lashes, longer, thicker and darker.

To learn more about oculofacial surgery visit www.asoprs.org.

Mazi Bidar, M.D., Eye Medical CenterSpecialists Providing Exceptional CareOculoplastic and Facial Cosmetic Surgery1360 E. Herndon Ave., Ste.210 (California Eye Institute Building), FresnoPhone: 559.449.5054 • www.emcfresno.com

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J. Art Mirelez, Jr., DDS, FICOI, FAGDMirelez Wellness Dental 5492 N. Palm Ave., Fresno • Phone: 559.435.3113 • www.MirelezDental.com

Dr. J. Art Mirelez, Jr. maintains one of the most successful private dental practices in Fresno. After graduating from

Caruthers High School, Dr. Mirelez attended Fresno State University and received a Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry with Honors. Dr. Mirelez received his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) School of Dentistry. Upon completion of dental school, he was selected for a General Practice Residency Program at Fresno’s University Medical Center, where he treated medically compromised patients under general anesthesia. Dr. Mirelez then went on to work for Healthy Smiles Mobile Dental Foundation, a local non-profit children’s dental organization.

Dr. Mirelez later attended the prestigious Misch International Implant Institute Program and after completion, acquired his Fellowship with the International Congress of Oral Implantologist, one of the highest international designations for skill in the surgery and restoration of dental implants.

Dr. Mirelez travels internationally in search of safe and advanced implant techniques, one of which is the Ickert Dental Centre of

Canada. Dr. Mirelez is a graduate (1 of 250 worldwide) of the prestigious Kois Center, an institute for elite dentists who choose Advanced Dentistry Through Science. Dr. Mirelez also advanced his sedation training with the Dental Organization of Conscious Sedation.

Dr. Mirelez’s desire to be the best clinician possible through training and education has allowed him to acquire the honor of Fellowship with the Academy of General Dentistry.

“Providing exceptional dentistry is inspiring to me. I love my profession,” says Dr. Mirelez. “Being able to help patients, earn their confidence, and provide wonderful service and exceptional care is humbling and gratifying. The opportunity to alleviate another’s pain, or improve their self-confidence by creating a healthy, functional and beautiful smile is truly rewarding.”

With his education, passion and experience, it is easy to see why Dr. J. Art Mirelez, Jr. is one of Fresno’s top dentists.


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Pregnancy is one of the most rewarding but sometimes challenging experiences in a woman’s life. From pre-

conception counseling through the final trimester, University Women’s Specialty Center goes beyond the basics. Brian Morgan, M.D., is pleased to be recognized as Fresno Magazine’s top choice for Maternal-Fetal Medicine (Perinatology – High Risk Pregnancy). Along with Dr. Morgan, Conrad Chao, M.D., and the dedicated staff provide specialized care for mom and baby. We do not require a referral from another physician. Please feel free to call our office for more information or for a consultation. As UCSF core faculty, we provide state-of-the-art diagnostic and treatment options. We are subspecialty fellowship-trained in maternal and fetal complications, high-resolution ultrasound and fetal echocardiography, genetics, and diabetes in pregnancy.

University Women’s Specialty Center2210 E. Illinois Avenue, Suite 301, FresnoPhone: 559.320.0555 • www.UniversityMDs.com

If you don’t take care of your body, where will you live? Are you concerned about your

health and well being? Are you considering getting back into an exercise program, but don’t know how or where to start? Do you want to know what exercises are safe for your current physical condition?

Mike Soule Personal Training will help design an effective, safe and easy program to get you back on the road to a better quality of life. Mike has developed an overall exercise program for busy individuals that have limited time. He is certified as a professional trainer by the National Federation of Professional Trainers with over 24 years of experience. He also has formal training in sports medicine and nutrition.

Mike was a medical assistant with several years clinical experience in the fields of Orthopedics, sports medicine and physical medicine and rehabilitation. Many doctors have employed his services to help them with their patients as well as their own fitness and health programs. His philosophy of training is to teach each client the basic concepts of exercise to improve their overall health and physical well being with less risk of injury. If you would like a free consultation for more information, call 930-8360.


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Mike SoulePersonal TrainerPhone: 559.930.8360



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D r. Amireh completed his residency in Anesthesiology at Rush Presbyterian St. Luke Medical Center. He then

completed his interventional pain management fellowship at Cook County Hospital in Chicago. Dr Amireh was chief resident during his residency and was one of the top graduates in the history of the Fellowship Program. Dr. Amireh successfully completed the Board Certification exams in anesthesiology and pain management.

Dr. Amireh’s areas of clinical expertise include, but are not limited to, the treatment of malignant and nonmalignant pain, neck and back pain (including sciatica, pinched nerve and cervical and lumbar radiculopathy), failed back syndrome (postlaminectomy syndrome), peripheral neuropathy, complex regional pain syndrome, and vertebral

compression fracture related to osteoporosis and malignancy. Areas of technical expertise include Balloon Kyphoplasty/Vertebroplasty, spinal cord stimulation, intrathecal morphine pump implant, percutaneous disc decompression, discography, nerve blocks, facet joint block, epidural steroid injection, and radiofrequency (ablation).

Dr. Amireh and his friendly, motivated staff are dedicated to helping patients alleviate their chronic pain by delivering the best treatment and care available. Dr. Amireh is a highly qualified specialist for treating various pain conditions. He employs the latest technique and modalities available in the field of interventional pain management using state of the art, minimally invasive treatment.

Rasheed A. Amireh, M.D. Valley Pain Management1642 E. Herndon # 106, Fresno, Ca 93720Phone: 559.447.1432 • Fax: 559.432.2874Board Certified, Fellowship Trainedwww.valleypainmanagement.com



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Nalchajian Orthodontics has been helping the Valley smile for more than four decades. Started in 1965 by Dr.

Richard Nalchajian (now retired), his legacy continues through his nephew, Dr. Greg, and his daughter, Dr. Nicole.

Though braces have changed over the years, the Nalchajian commitment to providing outstanding care has not. Recent advances in computer technology have greatly improved treatment outcomes and shortened time in braces. Nalchajian Orthodontics utilizes SureSmile 3D Imaging to design custom archwires and help patients get out of braces up to 40% faster. Using Invisalign and Invisalign Teen, many patients don’t have to wear braces at all!

Nalchajian Orthodontics7501 N. Fresno St., Ste. 105Phone: 559.432.7100 • Fax: 559. 432.8620 • www.nalortho.com

Dr. Greg and Dr. Nicole are proud to be on the cutting edge of change within their industry, especially when it can improve the lives of their patients. More importantly, they are proud of what hasn’t changed in their practice: their commitment to putting patients and their community first.

Along with their dedicated team, Dr. Greg and Dr. Nicole donate time and resources to numerous charitable organizations every year. They are grateful to the Valley families they serve, and to Dr. Richard for the wonderful vision he began years ago!

H orizon Health specializes in short-term rehabilitation. Our goal at Horizon is to give you the quality nursing

care and intense physical and occupational therapy you need to return to your active lifestyle.

Horizon Health offers an inviting environment to make your recovery more comfortable. Our residents’ rooms are furnished with private phones and flat screen televisions. Throughout our center you will see a ‘50s inspired malt shop, lush courtyard gardens and pets keeping our residents company.

We are located in northeast Fresno close to two major acute hospitals and several medical offices. For more information, call us at (559) 321-0883.

Horizon Health & Subacute Center3034 E. Herndon, Fresno, Ca 93720Phone: 559.321.0883 • Fax: 559.321.0637


Touchstone Recovery Center programs include a full spectrum of confidential treatments for substance abuse and

dependency. Whether you or a loved one is in need of medically supervised detoxification, or simply support in maintaining long-term sobriety, our programs cover all levels of treatment. Most cases are easily handled on an outpatient basis. We offer comprehensive programs to suit a variety of needs and specialize in opiate and alcohol addiction, as well as chronic pain management services. The following services are available through our multi-disciplinary treatment team approach: Medical Evaluation; Psychosocial Evaluation; Medical Detoxification, which can include the use of Suboxone (available as an alternative to methadone detoxification and maintenance) and Campral (available to patients suffering from alcohol cravings); Individual,Family and Group Counseling; Relapse Prevention; Aftercare Support Groups.

Dr. Guzzetta is the medical director at Touchstone Recovery

Center. He is board-certified in Family Medicine and American Board of Addiction Medicine. He is a consultant for the pharmaceutical industry regarding addiction medicine and is also a national speaker.

Dr. Guzzetta is actively involved in clinical research through his clinical practice. Assisting Dr. Guzzetta in clinical research is Tony Renteria, R.N.

Our therapeutic services are directed by Dr. Carrie Randazzo, the clinical director. Dr. Randazzo provides therapeutic services to the individuals and families suffering from chemical dependency. Dr. Randazzo is actively involved in clinical research and is currently an Associate Professor at National University in Fresno.

Touchstone Recovery Center is open Monday-Friday, from 8am-5pm with the ability to offer same day service.

Touchstone Recovery Center, Inc.724 Medical Center Dr., Ste. 103, Clovis Phone: 559.298.6711 • www.touchstonerecoverycenter.com


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hen you’re seeking medical care the last thing on your mind

should be where to go and who to see. Yet so many questions arise when you need healthcare. Will they accept my form of insurance? How late are they open? Are they nearby? We’ve taken the guesswork out of it all and have compiled a comprehensive list of local doctors and medical facilities. In your time of need, seek out the doctor who is right for you and suits your needs -- they’re here to service you, the reader and the patient.

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Advanced Laparoscopic Surgery Associates 6121 N. Thesta St., Suite 303, Fresno, CA 93710(559) 261-4500Hours of operation are Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. to Noon and 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Most insurance plans accepted.

Advanced Pain Management Medical Group 5771 N. Fresno St., Suite 110, Fresno, CA 93710(559) 448-9900Advanced Pain Management Medical Group specializes in chronic pain manage-ment. Hours of operation are Monday - Friday 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Accepted insurance plans include Blue Cross, Blue Shield, all PPO’s, Medicare, MediCal, private payments and Workers Com-pensation.

AEGIS Medical Systems Inc.3707 W. Shields Ave., Fresno, CA 93726(559) 229-9040www.aegismed.comAEGIS Medical Systems Inc. specializes in narcotic and drug addiction treatment. Regular hours of operation vary. AEGIS honors personal checks, credit cards, cash and insurance programs including HMO’s, Medical/Medicare, and Drug MediCal. Govern-ment assistance is also available for those in need. AEGIS is currently accepting new patients.

Aesthetic Laser Center6081 N. First St., Suite 101, Fresno, CA 93710(559) 440-9025Dr. Lopez at The Aesthetic Laser center specializes in cosmetic surgery. Hours of operation are Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The staff offers free consulta-tions. Private payments are accepted, no insurance is accepted.

Aesthetic Plastic Surgery Pavilion1351 E. Spruce Ave., Suite 120, Fresno, CA 93720(559) 432-6212www.apspavilion.comSpecializing in plastic and reconstructive surgery, aesthetic surgery, cosmetic surgery, and skin care. Ap-pointments are available Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Allergy and Asthma Associates 7151 N. Cedar Ave., Suite 103, Fresno, CA 93720(559) 325-7775Allergy and Asthma Associ-ates specializes in allergy and asthma treatment. Hours of operation are Monday -

Friday 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Accepted insurance plans include all PPOs (Blue Cross, MediCal, Medicare, etc).

Allergy Asthma Center1855 E. Alluvial Ave., Suite 103, Fresno, CA 93720(559) 299-6700The Allergy Asthma Center specializes in allergy and asthma treatment. Hours of operation are Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. to Noon, and 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., and Saturdays 8:00 a.m. to Noon. Most insurance plans are accepted.

Allergy Institute, Dr. A. M. Aminian MD 7375 N. Fresno St., Suite 101, Fresno, CA, 93720(559) 447-1700www.allergyinstitute.comThe Allergy Institute offers evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment of allergic disor-ders, specifically treating hay fever, bronchial asthma, hives, sinusitis, eczema, and other skin allergies. Hours of opera-tion are Mondays, Tuesdays, and Fridays 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m., and Thursdays Noon to 7:30 p.m. Evening appoint-ments for adults and children are available. Most health insurance plans are accepted, including HMOs, PPOs, and Medicare.

Alzheimer’s and Memory Center3313 N. Hilliard Lane, Fresno, CA 93726(559) 227-4810www.ucsfresno.edu/alzheim-er/services.htmThe Alzheimer’s and Memory Center, UCSF specializes in geriatrics and treatment of the aging. Hours of opera-tion are Monday - Friday 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Most insur-ance plans are accepted.

Anjaleoni Enterprises, Inc.3086 Armstrong Ave., Clovis, CA 93611(559) 347-9900www.anjaleoni.comAnjaleoni Enterprises offers comprehensive services for seniors and specializes in assisted living, case-manage-ment, in-home care, place-ment and transportation.

Arora, Dr. Ajit South, M.D. Inc.7407 N. Cedar Ave.suit 101 Fresno, CA (559) 451-0170Dr. Arora specializes in gastroenterology internal medicine. Hours of operation are Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m to 5:00 p.m.

Arthroscopic Surgery Associates7255 N. Cedar Ave., Suite

102, Fresno, CA 93720(559) 432-3374www.drmoch.comRobert M. Mochizuki, M.D., specializes in the diagnosis, treatment, rehabilitation and prevention of injuries to and diseases of the musculo-skeletal system-the network of bones, joints, ligaments, tendons, muscles and nerves that gives the body its shape and allows us to move.

Asselin, Dr. Michelle, D.D.S, Dental Professionals6099 N. First St., Suite 104, Fresno, CA 93710(559) 431-1400www.smilefresno.comDr. Asselin received her Bachelor of Science degree from California State University, Fresno. She obtained her doctorate at New York University College of Dentistry, graduating with honors. She completed a two-year residency program at University Medical Center, Fresno where she served as chief resident and is currently on staff. Dr. Asselin is an ad-junct professor at University of the Pacific Dental School. She completed advanced training in cosmetic den-tistry through the prestigious UCLA Aesthetic Continuum and is certified in Invisalign braces.

Associates in Dermatology7110 N. Fresno St., Suite 140, Fresno, CA 93720(559) 432-1821 Dr. Hamlin specializes in cosmetic treatments such as Botox, Hyaluronic Acid Fill-ers, lasers for acne and facial rejuvenation. Hours of opera-tion are by appointment.

Atlas Healthcare Medical Group3209 W. Shaw Ave., Suite 114, Fresno, CA 93711(559) 224-4977The Atlas Healthcare Medical Group specializes in internal medicine. Hours of operation are Monday - Friday 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. All insurance plans are accepted except MediCal. The staff consults with patients in both English and Spanish.

Aviv, Dr. Smadar, PhD., Clinical Psychology, Consultation & Mediation Services 7131 N. 11th St., Suite 104, Fresno, CA, 93720(559) 435-0800Open and honest communi-cation is at the core of every successful relationship. We all know this, but we often do not have the skills to follow through with this important premise. Awareness of the inner-working of the self is a crucial element of change,

growth, health, and serves as a vehicle that fosters positive relationships. Smadar Aviv, PhD has provided a variety of clinical services ranging from individual, marital and family counseling, to professional mediation and consultation. Hours of operation Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Baart Cal Detox539 N. Van Ness Ave. Fresno, CA 93728 (559) 268-6261Baart Cal Detox specializes in addiction care and treat-ment. Hours of operation are Monday - Wednesday and Fridays 5:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., Thursdays 5:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Payments accepted in the form of private payment and MediCal.

Ballecer, Ronaldo A., M.D.540 East Herndon Ave., Suite 105 Fresno, CA 93720 (559) 432-5154Dr. Ballecer specializes in otolaryngology and plastic surgery within the head & neck. Hours of operation are Monday-Friday 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m

Barry, Murray P., M.D. Inc.7335 N. 1st St., Ste. 102 Fresno, CA 93720(559) 435-2194Dr. Barry is a specialist in the field of Internal Medicine and rheumatology. Hours of oper-ation are Monday-Friday 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. HealthNet, WellCare, Humana, BCBS, United Health Care, Sierra, Wellpoint are accepted forms of insurance.

Bautista Medical Group2505 Merced St., Fresno, CA 93721(559) 445-0391The Bautista Medical Group offers a wide variety of medical services. Hours of operation are Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. by appointment. Most private insurance plans are accepted. Bautista Medical Group offers services and consultations in English and Spanish.

Baz Allergy, Asthma & Sinus Center7471 N. Fresno St., Fresno, CA 93720(559) 436-4500www.bazallergy.comThe Allergy Medical Center specializes in allergy asthma and sinus treatment. Hours of operation are Monday - Wednesday and Fridays 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., and Thursdays 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. New patients are wel-come, and evening/weekend appointments are available. Most insurance plans are accepted. HMO’s require doctor referral.

Behr, Kathleen L., M.D.1125 E. Spruce Ave. Ste. 207 Fresno, CA(559) 435-7546Dr. Behr is a certified derma-tologist. Hours of operation are Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Cigna, Health-Net, Medicare, WellCare, Humana, BCBS, United Health Care, Wellpoint are all acceptable forms in insurance.

Bella Vita Centre2139 E. Beechwood Ave., Fresno, CA 93720(559) 322-4214Bella Vita Medical Spa is comprised of licensed medical professionals and estheticians. They provide “no-downtime,” scien-tifically-based therapies to enhance your beauty, including Botox, laser treat-ments, and cosmetics. Most major insurance is accepted.

Bio-Behavioral Medical Clinics Inc1060 W. Sierra, Suite 104, Fresno, CA 93711(559) 437-1111Bio-Behavioral Medical Clin-ics specializes in psychiatry. Hours of operation are Monday - Friday 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Most major insur-ance plans are accepted.

Blair, Dr. Donna J., DDSwww.SmilesforFresno.com5777 N. Fresno St., Suite 108, Fresno, CA 93710(559) 431-4488Dr. Donna Blair is an LVI pre-ferred dentist who provides cosmetic, restorative and neuromuscular dentistry for adults. Hours of operation are Monday - Thursday 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Does not accept HMO insurance.

Bramanti, Thomas E., DDS, PhD Inc.5660 N. Fresno St., Suite 110, Fresno, CA 93710(559) 438-7800www.bramanti.orgDr. Thomas E. Bramanti is a TMJ, bite disease and implant specialist.

Brooks Home IV Inc.3410 W. Ashlan Avenue Fresno, CA 93722www.brookshomecare.comOptioncare, Fresno was the first JCAHO Accredited licensed retail pharmacy specializing in high tech home infusion therapy services throughout the central San Joaquin Valley. Regular office hours Mon-day - Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Pharmacy, respira-tory, nursing and delivery personnel are on call for referrals and/or patients on service; 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

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California Cancer Center7257 N. Fresno St., Fresno, CA 93720(559) 447-4050The California Cancer Center offers oncology edu-cation as well as treatment and support for patients diagnosed with cancer. This university-level facility specializes in outpatient care and employs the most advanced radiation therapy equipment and sophisticat-ed chemotherapy protocols available. They offer the latest services and tech-nologies, access to national clinical trials, and highly qualified care teams so that patients do not have to travel long distances to re-ceive high quality care. The California Cancer Center is a multidisciplinary group of cancer care providers and a member of Community Medical Centers.

California Community Podiatry Group6700 N. First St., Suite 105, Fresno, CA 93710(559) 431-0757The California Community Podiatry Group offers eve-ning appointments as well as services in English and Span-ish. Hours of operation are Monday, Wednesday, Friday 8:00 a.m. to Noon and 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Accepted insurance plans include all PPOs, some ETOs, and Medicare.

California Digestive Disease Center 7405 N. Fresno St., Fresno, CA 93720(559) 438-8400The California Digestive Disease Center specializes in gastroenterology and stomach, intestine, and liver diseases. Hours of opera-tion are Monday - Friday 8:30 a.m. to Noon and 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Accepted insurance plans Include all PPOs, HMOs, and Medicare/MediCal.

California Eye Institute1360 E. Herndon Ave., Fresno, CA 93720(559) 449-5000The California Eye Institute at Saint Agnes is a comprehen-sive outpatient facility dedi-cated to meeting every eye care need, from routine eye exams to the most complex eye surgeries. Accepts most major insurance plans. Hours of operation are Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Saturday, 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

California Eye Institute at Saint Agnes1360 E. Herndon Ave., Fresno, CA 93720

(559) 449-5000 www.samc.comA branch of Saint Agnes Medical Center, the Califor-nia Eye Institute specializes in ophthalmology, eye diseases, and surgery. The Institute of-fers 24-hour emergency eye care. Hours of operation are Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Saturday 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

California Heart Medical Associates Inc.7215 N. Fresno St., Suite 103, Fresno, CA 93720(559) 438-1111The California Heart Medical Associates Inc. specializes in internal medicine and cardi-ology. Hours of operation are Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Most insurance plans are accepted.

California Oncology of the Central Valley 6121 N. Thesta Ave., Suite 205, Fresno, CA 93710(559) 438-7390www.california-oncology.comCalifornia Oncology of the Central Valley specializes in cancer care, oncology and hematology. Hours of opera-tion are Monday - Thursday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and Fridays 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Accepted insurance plans Include PPOs, private insurance, and private pay-ment.

California Vein and Laser Center 7335 N. First St., Suite 103, Fresno, CA 93720(559) 438-2800 or (866) 576-8346 www.californiavein.netThe California Vein and Laser Center specializes in treating spider veins, blue reticular veins, bulging varicose veins, facial spider veins, leg swell-ing/edema, venous ulcers, brown spots, cherry heman-giomas, and lymphedema. The Center’s regular hours of operation are Monday – Friday 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Most insurance plans are accepted, and payments can be made in the form of money orders, debit cards, VISA, MasterCard, American Express, Travelers Checks, and personal checks. Ser-vices are offered in English and Spanish.

Cancer Care Associates1791 E. Fir Ave., Fresno, CA 93720(559) 326-1222The Cancer Care Associates of Fresno employs an expert team of board-certified oncologists, hematologists, nurses and other highly-skilled cancer care profes-sionals that believe cancer treatment is more than

just medicine. Their focus on compassion, preven-tion, research and wellness make them on the Central California’s premier oncology center. Hours of operation are Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and 1:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Canterbury Women’s Health Care Inc.7045 N. Maple Ave., Suite 101, Fresno, CA 93720(559) 322-2255The Canterbury Women’s Health Care Inc. specializes in obstetrics, gynecology, fertility, urogynecology, and women’s medicine. Most In-surance plans are accepted.

Cardiovascular Associates – The Heart Group1313 E. Herndon Ave., Suite 203, Fresno, CA 93720(559) 439-6808The Heart Group specializes in cardiovascular and heart diseases. Hours of operation are Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Most major insurance plans are accepted.

Cardiovascular Consultants Heart Center1207 E. Herndon Ave., Fresno, CA 93720(559) 432-4303The Cardiovascular Consultants Heart Center specializes in cardiology and cardiovascular disease treatment. Same day ap-pointments are available. Most insurance plans are ac-cepted. Hours of operation are Monday - Friday 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.

Carveth, William L., M.D. Facs. Inc.6121 N. Thesta St. Suite 202 Fresno, CA 93710 (559) 440-0283A graduate of the University of Nebraska, Dr. Carveth is one of the Valley’s leading specialists in colon and rectal surgery. Hours of Op-eration are Monday- Friday 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. and 2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Aetna, HealthNet, WellCare, BCBS, United Health Care and Wellpoint are all acceptable forms of insurance.

Center for Bariatric Surgery7060 North Recreation Ave. Suite 101 Fresno, CA 93720(559) 431-8446www.bariatricsurgeons.comThe Center for Bariatric Sur-gery specializes in weight management and weight reduction surgery. Regular office hours are Monday - Thursday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., lunch is from Noon to 2:00 p.m. Appointments

must be made in advance. Private payment is accepted.

Central California Ear Nose and Throat Medical Group1351 E. Spruce Ave., Fresno, CA 93720(559) 432-3303www.ccent.comSpecializing in otohinolar-yngology and ear nose and throat, the Central California Ear Nose and Throat Medical Group provides ear, nose and throat care, plastic surgery, immunology, audiol-ogy, pediatrics, and surgery. Hours of operation are Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Appointments are made online or by phone. All insurance plans are accepted except for MediCal.

Central California Faculty Medical Group445 South Cedar Avenue Fresno, CA 93702(559) 459-5755Central California Faculty Medical Group (CCFMG) is an organization of fac-ulty physicians and staff headquartered in Fresno, California. Affiliated with the prestigious University of California, San Francisco Medical Education Program, CCFMG’s staff of more than 200 full and part-time physi-cians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants and certi-fied midwives have access to the latest medical advances and teaching techniques.

Central California Migraine Relief Center7770 N. Fresno Street, Suite 103Fresno, CA 93720(559) 261-1928www.centralcalmigrainerelief.comDr. Luzania specializes in advanced computerized TMD/migraine therapy to gently and gradually bring the head, neck, jaw and bite into precise neuromuscular balance. Hours of operation are Monday through Friday 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Central California TMS30 River Park Place West, Suite 310 Fresno, CA 93720(559) 433-1867www.centralcaltms.comCentral California TMS offers non-invasive treatment for patients with depression who have not achieved satisfac-tory results from previous anti-depressant treatment.

Central Valley Regional Center for the Developmentally Disabled4615 N. Marty Ave., Fresno, CA 93722(559) 276-4300www.cvrc.orgThe Central Valley Regional

Center for the Develop-mentally Disabled provides support and care for indi-viduals with developmental disabilities. Referrals may be made by parents, doctors, teachers, relatives, friends, or the individuals themselves. Hours of operation are Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Further information about programs is available by phone or email.

Central Valley Pediatrics7011 N. Howard St., Suite 106, Fresno, CA 93720(559) 431-6600Central Valley Pediatrics provides medical care for infants, children, and ado-lescents. Hours of operation are Monday – Thursday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., lunch from 12:30 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. All insurance plans accepted except Kaiser.

Charles Sohn Cardiac Institute30 River Park Place West, Ste. 440 Fresno, CA 93720(559) 256-5500Dr. Sohn is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine and specializes in cardiology, internal medicine and interventional cardiol-ogy. Hours of operation are Monday- Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Children’s Hospital Central California9300 Valley Children’s Place, Madera, CA 93636(559) 353-3000www.childrenscentralcal.orgChildren’s Hospital Central California is a 297-bed pediatric medical center just north of Fresno on the San Joaquin river bluffs. One of the largest hospitals of its kind, Children’s serves kids in a 45,000 square-mile region that stretches from Stockton to Bakersfield and the Sierra Nevada to the Pacific Ocean. With more than 500 doctors practicing in more than 40 pediatric specialties and subspecialties, Children’s Hospital prides itself on excellent outcomes and family-centered care. In 2004, the Hospital became the first children’s hospital in California to receive the Magnet Nursing Services Award from the American Nurses Credentialing Center. The Magnet Award is given to less than 3 percent of all hospitals in the country. Children’s Hospital Central California - Children’s Home Care7555 N. Del Mar Ave., Suite 101, Fresno, CA 93711(559) 353-7125www.childrenscentralcal.org

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Children’s Home Care pro-vides nursing, pharmacy, and respiratory care for infants, children, and adolescents. Hours of operation are Mon-day - Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Appointments can be made online or by phone.

Children’s Hospital Central California - Physical/Occu-pational Therapy6151 N. Fresno St., Suite 103, Fresno, CA 93710(559) 353-6800www.childrenscentralcal.orgThe Physical/Occupational Therapy department of Children’s Hospital provides evaluation and treatment for children with diagno-ses including neurological disorders and impairments, neuromuscular diseases, auto-immune disorders, orthopedic injuries, musculo-skeletal pain, developmental delay, and cystic fibrosis. Hours vary and are deter-mined by appointment.

Clear Vision Medical Center347 E. Barstow Ave. #104 Fresno, CA 93710(559) 439-2040, www.saferlasek.comClear Vision Medical Center specializes in optometric treatment and surgery. Hours of operation are Monday - Wednesday 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Thursday, from 2:30 p.m. to 5:00p.m. and Friday 8:30 a.m. to Noon. The Center provides free consultations. Accepted insurance plans include all PPOs.

Clovis Community Medical Center2755 Herndon Ave., Clovis, CA 93611(559) 324-4000Opened in 1988, this techno-logically advanced, 109-bed, acute-care facility offers a complete array of medical and surgical treatments, a cardiac catheterization labo-ratory, the Surgical Video-scopic Center of Excellence, 24-hour emergency care, urgent care and a critical care unit.

Clovis Community Medical Center also offers a birth cen-ter, which is recognized as one of the region’s premier facilities for labor, deliv-ery and general women’s health services. Upgrades have further enhanced its home-like environment and substantiate the commitment to its growth and improve-ment. In a continued effort to serve the area’s growing population, Clovis Com-munity expanded its campus with a 48,000-square-foot outpatient care center, which opened to patients in November 2002.

Community Adult Health Center at Sierra3837 N. Clark St., Fresno, CA 93726(559) 459-1550The Community Adult Health Center specializes in internal medicine. Hours of operation are Monday - Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Lunch from Noon to 1:00 p.m. Most insurance plans are accepted. Services offered in both English and Spanish.

Community Behavioral Health Center7171 N. Cedar Ave., Fresno, CA 93720(559) 449-8000Community Behavioral Health Center is the area’s largest psychiatric care facil-ity. Located near Herndon and Cedar avenues in north Fresno, this 61-bed facility provides adult inpatient psy-chiatric care.

Community Health Center-Sierra1925 E. Dakota Ave., Fresno, CA 93726(559) 459-6000Community Health Center-Sierra features outpatient services conveniently located in the heart of Fresno. Ser-vices available at this facility include: diabetes care, out-patient rehabilitation, pulmo-nary rehabilitation, cardiac rehabilitation, home care and outreach. Some corporate administrative offices also are located at Community Health Center-Sierra.

Community Living Center-Fresno3003 N. Mariposa Ave., Fresno, CA 93703 (559) 459-1711Community Living Center-Fresno is a skilled nursing fa-cility serving the needs of the Fresno community for more than 20 years. Centrally lo-cated in Fresno, this 109-bed facility provides rehabilitation services and nursing care in a warm atmosphere that helps local residents enjoy a productive lifestyle.

Community Medical Center-Oakhurst48677 Victoria Lane, Oakhurst, CA 93644(559) 683-2992Located approximately 45 minutes north of Fresno on Highway 41, Community Medical Center-Oakhurst serves the residents of Oakhurst and the surround-ing mountain communities, as well as visitors to beautiful Yosemite Valley. CMC-Oakhurst provides medical care under the supervision of a physician and radiology and laboratory services. It’s home to the region’s premier urgent care facility.

Community Medical Providers1180 E. Shaw Avenue, Suite 101 Fresno, California 93710 (559) 228-5472As a group owned by the very physicians and nurse practitioners who provide your care, Community Medi-cal Providers committed to helping you maintain the good health of your family.Hours of operation are Monday–Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Community Regional Medical Center2823 Fresno St., Fresno, CA 93721(559) 459-6000Community Regional Medi-cal Center is truly a regional academic medical center with the only burn and Level I Trauma center between Los Angeles and Sacramento, a 56,000-square-foot emer-gency department that’s the largest in the state, leading edge technology and UCSF Fresno Medical school fac-ulty and residents practicing cutting-edge research here. The regional medical center was the first Central Valley hospital to offer a revolution-ary, minimally invasive heart surgery as well as break-through technology in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer. In the past decade when other hospitals were faltering, Community Regional was expanding. More than 70 California hospitals have closed and others filed for bankruptcy because of escalating costs and increasing numbers of uninsured patients. In the face of similar challenges and in a region often known for its poverty, Commu-nity Regional instead built a six-story Trauma and Critical Care building and created something unique on a 58-acre campus in the heart of downtown Fresno. Community Regional now has 457 licensed beds and serves an average of 332 inpatients a day.

Comprehensive Pain Management7152 N. Sharon Ave., Suite 102, Fresno, CA 93720(559) 447-4898Comprehensive Pain Man-agement Accepted insurance plans include all PPOs and Medicare. Concentra Medical North7265 N. First St., Suite 105, Fresno, CA 93720(559) 431-8181

Concentra Medical Downtown2610 N. Tuolumne, Fresno, CA 93721(559) 268-0666

Concentra Madera 509 South I St., Suite A, Madera, CA 93637(559) 673-9020Concentra Medical Centers specializes in occupational medicine. Hours vary by loca-tion, please call in advance. Accepted insurance plans include worker’s compensa-tion insurance.

Demera Allergy Asthma and Immunology Center7202 N. Millbrook Ave., Suite 202, Fresno, CA 93720(539) 431-0340Demera Allergy Asthma and Immunology Center specializes in allergy and asthma treatment. Hours of operation are Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Most major insurance plans are accepted.

Dermatology Surgical and Medical Associates1290 E. Spruce Ave., Suite 101, Fresno, CA 93720(559) 435-2010 Dermatology Surgical and Medical Associates special-izes in dermatology and surgery services and skin dis-eases. Hours of operation are Monday - Friday 7:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Most insurance plans are accepted.

DeWitt Subacute & Skilled Nursing Center3003 N Mariposa Fresno, CA 93703 (559) 453-1700Community Subacute Center-DeWitt, a 33-bed facility, was established in August 1992 at its original location on DeWitt Avenue in Clovis. Before the end of its first anniversary, 10 of DeWitt’s patients went to a rehabilitation hospital with a goal of going home.Now on the former UMC campus, DeWitt specializes in chronic, subacute condi-tions that include care of tracheotomy, gastrostomy, ventilator and wound care. The staff at DeWitt values individualized treatment for the physical, emotional and spiritual needs of its residents and is committed to carrying out these objectives with compassion and respect.

Diabetes Endocrinology Clinic9300 Valley Children’s Place. Madera, CA 93636(559) 353-6600Diabetes Endocrinology Clinic assists patients with diabetes and other diabetic needs. Hours of operation are Monday – Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Most major insurance groups are accepted.

Diabetes and Endocrine Specialties7085 N. Chestnut Ave., Ste

101 Fresno, CA(559) 323-9236Hours of operation are Mon-day through Friday 8:00am to 5:00pm. Most major insur-ance groups are accepted, except MediCal.

Ginn, Dr. Patrick M.D.Digestive Disease Consultants 1187 E. Herndon Ave., Ste. 101, Fresno, CA 93710(559) 440-0450Dr. Ginn practices as a gas-troenterologist at Digestive Disease Consultants, with MORE THAN 20 years of ex-perience. Hours of operation are Monday through Friday, 9 am to 5pm. Almost all forms of insurance are accepted,a except MediCal.

Eleventh Hour5639 E. Park Circle Dr., Fresno, CA 93727(559) 454-1819www.eleventhhr.comPracticing since 1988, Elev-enth Hour offers residential and outpatient services for chemical dependency – Including cocaine, crack and heroin abuse – and drug and alcohol abuse. Free assess-ments are offered. Most in-surance plans are accepted, and all major credit cards are accepted.

Elmore Medical Vein & Laser Treatment Center 7131 N. 11th St., Suite 101, Fresno, CA 93720(559) 435-0717www.elmoremedical.comElmore medical provides sclerotherapy, laser therapy, and radio frequency therapy of leg and facial veins. Private consultation is required to discuss insurance coverage prior to procedures. Appoint-ments can be made online or by phone.

The Everyday Health Care Family Medical Group199 W. Shields Ave., Fresno, CA 93705(559) 225-4706Practicing since 1980, the Everyday Health Care Family Medical Group specializes in primary care, injuries and illnesses, and industrial medicine. Services offered in English and Spanish. The offices are open seven days a week, 365 days a year includ-ing Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays for urgent care. Pay-ment in the form of American Express, MasterCard, VISA, and Discover is accepted. Cash and checks are also accepted. Hours of operation are Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. and 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.

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301, Fresno, CA 93720(559) 486-5000Tracing its roots back over 75 years, Eye Medical Center of Fresno is proud of its legacy. The tradition of superior eye care continues today with 18 doctors currently practic-ing. Eye Medical Center’s fellowship trained doctors perform Retinal Vitreous Surgery, LASIK Refrac-tive Eye Surgery, Corneal Transplant Surgery, Cataract and Glaucoma Surgeries along with Oculoplastic and Facial Cosmetic Surgery. It is the mission of Eye Medical Center of Fresno to offer comprehensive personal eye care to patients of all ages in a dignified setting by specialists with the highest qualifications in the region.

Eye-Q Laser Center7075 N. Sharon Ave., Fresno, CA 93720(559) 256-8480Eye-Q Laser Center special-izes in LASIK surgery. Hours of operation are Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Only private payments are accepted.

Eye-Q Vision Care7075 N. Sharon Ave., Fresno, CA 93720(559) 486-20001-800-DR-VISIONEye-Q Vision Care special-izes in eye care, cataracts, glaucoma, pediatric eye care, glasses and contact lenses. Hours of operation are Mon-day - Friday 7:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m and Saturday 8:00 a.m. to 12 noon. Most insurance plans are accepted.

Faces! Center for Facial Aesthetics and Rejuvenation9497 N. Fort Washington Rd., Suite 103, Fresno, CA 93730(559) 434-9497www.facialsurgerydr.comFaces’ Dr. Truong, specializes in plastic surgery, specifically facial surgery. Patients can be seen by appointment Monday - Thursday during the hours of 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Private payment options are accepted.

Family Care Providers Medical Group Inc1300 N. Fresno St., Suite 220, Fresno, CA 93703(559) 495-6702Family Care Providers Medical Group holds regular business hours Monday - Friday 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Accepted insurance plans include private insurances.

Family Health Center290 N Wayte Ln., Fresno, CA 93701(559) 459-5700Family Health Center holds regular business hours Mon-day – Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00

p.m. Most insurance groups are accepted.

Family Planning Associates Medical Group 165 N. Clark St., Fresno, CA 93701(559) 233-8657www.fpamg.netPracticing since 1969, the Family Planning Associates Medical Group offers coun-seling, pregnancy testing, and ultrasounds, while spe-cializing in the abortion pill, pregnancy, financial aid, and general anesthesia. Offices are open Monday through Saturday, and payment in the form of MasterCard, VISA or Discover is accepted. Ser-vices are offered in English and Spanish.

Farr, Dr. Charles M.7202 N. Millbrook Ave., Ste. 100 Fresno, CA(559) 435-1750Dr. Farr has been practicing medicine for over 25 years and specializes in gastroenter-ology. Hours of operation are Monday – Thursday 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m and 2:00 p.m to 5:00 p.m. Friday from 9:00 a.m to 12:00 p.m and 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Aetna is the main insurance group accepted.

Firm Associates Inc.6042 N. Fresno St., Suite 101, Fresno, CA 93710(559) 224-6754Firm Associates Inc. special-izes in skin care, botox, and laser hair removal, industrial medicine and occupational medicine. We also do worker’s compensa-tion injuries and chiropractic services. Hours of operation are Monday - Thursday 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. and Fridays 8:00 to 5:00 p.m. Accepted insurance plans include most PPOs, including Blue Cross.

First Health Medical Center of Fresno7161 N. Howard, Suite 100, Fresno, CA 93720(559) 227-2273First Health Medical Center of Fresno holds regular business hours Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Accepted insurance plans include most PPOs.

Fogg, Maxwell, Lanier & Remington Eye Care 1360 E. Herndon Ave., Suite 401, Fresno, CA 93720(559) 449-5010EyeCare Fresno3830 N. First St., Fresno, CA 93726(559) 226-3970EyeCare Clovis1817 Shaw Ave., Suite 104, Clovis, CA 93612(559) 298-3600EyeCare, Madera 2401 W. Cleveland, Madera, CA 93637(559) 661-7545

Eye Care, Oakhurst40232 Junction Dr., Oakhurst CA 93644(559) 658-6488Fogg, Maxwell, Lanier & Remington are a full-service eye care specialists for all of your eye care needs. Hours of operation are 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Saturdays 8:00 p.m. to Noon.

Forrester Dental7525 N. Cedar Ave. Ste, 117 Fresno, CA 93720(559) 432-1300Dr. Gary Forrester and Dr. David P. Forrester are aesthetic and laser certi-fied specialty dentist with experience in periodontics, temporomandibular joint dysfunction, prosthetics and implants.

Garabedian, R.L., DDS, Inc.1616 W. Shaw Ave., Suite C2, Fresno, CA 93711(559) 229-6553Dr. Garabedian special-izes in biological den-tistry, Lumineers and offers a mercury-free office. Hours of operation are Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Fresno Cancer Center7887 N. Cedar Ave., Fresno, CA 93720(559) 437-1000The Fresno Cancer Center specializes in radiation oncol-ogy. Hours of operation are Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Accepted insur-ance plans include all PPOs.

Fresno Cardiovascular Clinic5359 N. Fresno St., Suite 101F, Fresno, CA 93710(559) 229-7700The Fresno Cardiovascular Clinic specializes in cardiol-ogy. Hours of operation are Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Services are available in English and Spanish.

Fresno Children’s Medical Group Inc. 5359 N Fresno Street Suite 101, Fresno, CA, 93720(559) 438-2300The Fresno Children’s Medi-cal Group Inc. specializes in pediatric care – care for infants, children, and ado-lescents. Hours of operation are Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Accepted insurance plans include most PPOs and HMOs.

Fresno Chiropractic and Rehabilitation Center 5612 N Blackstone, Fresno, CA 93710 (559) 437-9405The Fresno Chiropractic and Rehabilitation Center special-izes in sports rehabilitation, automobile accidents and family health care. Hours

of operation are Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, 1:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Payment in the form of MasterCard, VISA or Ameri-can Express is accepted. Accepted insurance plans Include most PPOs.

Fresno Dental Studio7075 N. Chestnut, Suite 105, Fresno, CA 93720(559) 297-1800www.fresnodentalstudio.comDr. Claudia Denes practices General Dentistry with a special focus on esthetic dentistry and full-mouth reconstructions. Early in her dental career and in order to better understand all the latest technologies available in dentistry she spent over a year working for Opus One Dental laboratories. Dentists can accommodate a range of needs from cosmetics to dental emergences. The office is open Monday through Friday from 8:00am to 5:00pm.

Fresno Headache and Balance Center 1865 E. Alluvial Ave Suite 102, Fresno, CA 93720(559) 435-6492 www.headachebalance.comFresno Headache and Balance Center specializes in the treatment of severe headache syndromes. Hours of operation are Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Accepted insurance plans include most PPOs.

Fresno Headache Medical Clinic 1313 E. Herndon Ave., Ste. 205, Fresno, CA(559) 435-0311Fresno Headache Medi-cal Clinic specializes in the treatment of severe headache syndromes. Hours of operation are Monday – Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Most insurance groups are accepted.

Fresno Heart & Surgical Hospital15 E. Audubon Dr., Fresno, CA 93720(559) 433-8000Fresno Heart & Surgical Hos-pital opened in 2003 as the first locally-owned dedicated heart hospital in California. The then–Fresno Heart Hospital provided cardiovascular surgery and procedures. Recognizing the Valley’s growing needs, the hospital expanded in 2006 to include bariatric and general surgery.Fresno Heart & Surgical has been named “best in the region for cardiac services” with 5-star ratings in cardiac bypass surgery and treat-ment of myocardial infarc-tions. It provides advanced technology, cutting-edge

equipment and the comfort of private patient rooms.This 57-bed facility includes three cardiac catheterization labs, three operating rooms, nine intensive care beds and 48 private patient rooms. It offers an outpatient cardiol-ogy and imaging program, heart failure program and an eight-bed day program for cardiac catheterization and outpatient surgery.The facility is approximately 138,000 square feet and con-sists of a four-story patient tower connected to a two-story diagnostic and treat-ment building. The hospital is located on East Audubon Drive across from Woodward Park in north Fresno.

Fresno Imaging Center6191 N. Thesta, Fresno, CA 93710(559) 447-2600Fresno Imaging Center is a radiologist and imaging center that provides CT and MRI scan, ultrasound and x-rays. Hours of operation are Monday - Friday 7:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Fresno International Travel Medical Center & Central Valley Geosentinel Project1275 E. Spruce, Suite 101, Fresno, CA 93720(559) 243-1179www.fresnointltravelmed.comThe Fresno International Travel Medical Center specializes in vaccinations and therapeutics – prevent-ing and treating disease. Appointments can be made by phone. Most major insur-ance plans are accepted, but should be approved in advance. Hours of operation are Monday - Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Fresno Laser Aesthetics6145 N. Thesta, Fresno, CA 93710(559) 432-3492Full service medical spa connected to the offices of Dr. John Burnett, M.D. and Board Certified Plastic Surgeon. Fresno Laser Aesthetics provides micro-dermabrasion, clinical facials, IPL treatments, laser hair removal, chemical peels and cosmetic plastic surgery pro-cedures such as VelaSmooth cellulite reduction, BOTOX, Elos wrinkle-erase system and tattoo removal as well as dermal fillers. Hours of op-eration are Monday - Friday 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Free consultations are available.

Fresno Medical Center6069 N. First St. Suite 103, Fresno, CA 93710(559) 431-8900 or (559) 431-1228Monday - Friday 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Same day ap-

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pointments are available The Fresno Medical Center ac-cepts most PPOs and some HMOs, Including Blue Cross/ Blue Shield, Aetna, Tri Care, and Health Net.

Fresno Nephrology Medical Group Inc.568 E. Herndon Ave., Suite 201., Fresno, CA 9372(559) 228-6600 or (559) 221-4545The Fresno Nephrology Medical Group Inc. specializ-es in nephrology and kidney diseases. Hours of operation are Monday - Friday 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Most insurance plans are accepted.

Fresno Neurological Associates Medical Group728 E. Bullard Ave., Suite 104, Fresno, CA 93710(559) 436-9800Fresno Neurological As-sociates Medical Group holds regular business hours Monday - Friday 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Insurance policies must be discussed on a case-by-case basis.

Fresno Neurobehavioral Associates1660 E. Herndon Ave., Ste. 150, Fresno, CA(559) 431-8500Fresno Neurobehavioral Associates provide services in medical neurology and specialize in neurology optometrists. Hours of op-eration are my referral only. Most major insurance groups are accepted.

Orthopedic Surgeons. Dr. Oberto & Dr, Lembert.7235 N. First St., Suite 103, Fresno, CA 93710(559) 432-2600Board certified and specializ-ing in orthopedics and sports medicine / injuries, Fresno Orthopedic Associates offers arthroscopy / arthroscopic surgery, total joint replace-ment, and treatment of carpal tunnel syndrome and bone fractures. Hours of operation are Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Lunches from 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. Accepted insurance plans include most PPOs. We also take HMOs.

Fresno Physical Therapy4011 N. Fresno St., Suite 103, Fresno, CA 93726(559) 227-4440Fresno Physical Therapy pro-vides comprehensive physi-cal therapy services. Hours of operation are Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. All PPOs, MediCare, and Workers Comp. accepted.

Fresno Plastic Surgery1855 E. Alluvial Ave., Ste. 101(559) 797-0501

Fresno Plastic Surgery pro-vides services in restylane botox, breast augmenta-tion and reduction, and cosmetic surgery for the face and neck. Additional specialties are endoscopic and minimal scar surger-ies. Hours of operation are Monday - Friday 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Most insurance groups are accepted.

Fresno Spine & Sport1050 E. Perrin, Suite 103, Fresno, CA 93720(559) 440-1811www.fresnospinesport.comDr. Robert Jones and the staff of Fresno Spine and Sport provide full-service training and rehabilitation services for athletes. Hours of operation are 9:00 a.m. to Noon and 2:00 to 6:00 p.m. Open for massage on Sat-urday from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Most insurance plans accepted.

Fresno Surgical Hospital6125 N. Fresno St., Fresno, CA 93710(559) 431-8000 www.fresnosurgicalhospital.comFresno Surgical Hospital provides hospital services for healthy elective surgery patients. They specialize in bariatric and general surgery, gynecology, neurosurgery, orthopedic, urology, plastic surgery and more. 24-hr. hospital.

Fresno Women’s Medical Group 7050 N. Recreation Ave., Ste. 102, Fresno, CA(559) 322-2900Fresno Women’s Medical Group offers excellence in Obstetrics, Gynecology, Pediatrics, and Medical Acu-puncture in a setting that is supportive of women and their families’ comfort and needs. We provide health care for women and their families from a woman’s point of view. At FWMG, we believe in patient choice and responsibility through education. Our mission is: To provide exceptional healthcare services to wom-en and their families based on whole-person wellness - with physical, emotional, intellectual and spiritual sensitivity. Our practice in-cludes five physician/nurse-practitioner teams and over 30 support staff. We continually seek out special health care professionals in-terested in delivering quality health care to the women of our community throughout life. Hours of operation are Monday – Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Most insurance groups are accepted.

G7 Medical Services, Corporate Headquarters 355 W. Bedford Ave., Suite 104, Fresno, CA 93711(559) 261-9641 or (866) 846-3336Provider of manual wheel-chairs, transport chairs, walk-ers, patient-lifts, hospital beds, temperature-therapy pumps.

Genetic Medicine of Central California UCSF Fresno 155 N Fresno Street Fresno, CA 93701 (559) 227-4472Genetic Medicine of Central California offices genetic consultation and genetic counseling to individuals of all ages and their families. Hours of operation are Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Hamlin, Dr. Regina, M.D.7110 N. Fresno St., Ste. 140 Fresno, CA(559) 432-1821Dr. Hamlin specializes in der-matology. Hours of operation are Tuesday 9:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Wednesday 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. and Friday 9:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Most insurances accepted.

Hansen-Smith Family Medicine2440 Tulare St., Suite 240, Fresno, CA 93721(559) 485-3639www.hansen-smith.comHansen-Smith Family Medi-cine provides comprehensive family services for adults and children including preventive care and treatment for acute and chronic conditions such as hypertension, hyperlip-idemia, and diabetes. No HMOs accepted. Most PPOs are accepted. Hours of opera-tion are Monday - Friday 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Available after hours, and they make house calls. Heiner Hearing Center3838 N. First St., Fresno, CA 93726(559) 227-1671 or (559) 227-9657The Heiner Hearing Center specializes in custom ear molds, hearing care, and ear cleaning, appointments necessary. Hours of operation are Monday - Friday 8:30 to 5:00 p.m. Accepted insurance plans include most PPOs and HMOs, not including MediCal.

Helm, Melvin R., M.D., Inc.1865 E Alluvial Suite 102 (559) 435-6492Dr. Helm specializes in neuro-logical medicine. Hours of operation are Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.

Hematology-Oncology Medical Group of Fresno Inc.7130 N. Millbrook Ave., Suite

100, Fresno, CA 93720(559) 447-4949The Hematology-Oncology Medical Group of Fresno Inc. specializes in hematology and blood diseases. Hours of operation are Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Accepted insurance plans include most PPOs.

Hokokian Chiropractic (Formerly Fig Garden Accident and Injury Center)1543 W. Shaw Ave., Fresno, CA 93711(559) 230-1102Hokokian Chiropractic holds regular business hours Mon-day - Thursday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Most automobile insurance accepted.

Holistic and Integrative Family Medicine 7415 N. Cedar Ave., Suite 101, Fresno, CA 93720(559) 435-1650www.docsue.comPracticing for over 20 years, Holistic and Integrative Family Medicine combines conventional medicine with alternative medicine, provid-ing services in the areas of pediatric care, menopausal evaluations, pregnancy and family planning, integrative treatment of chronic condi-tions (diabetes, hypertension, asthma, chronic fatigue, depression), cancer, episodic care, urgent care, and skin diseases. Hours of operation are Monday - Friday 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Holistic and Integrative Family Medicine currently accepts the follow-ing insurance coverage: Blue Cross PPO, Blue Shield PPO, InterPlan PPO, and United Health Care Physicians Network PPO plans, as well as Medicare.

Horizon Health and Subacute Center3034 E. Herndon, Fresno, CA 93720559.321.0883We enjoy tremendous success as one the Fresno area’s premier rehabilita-tive settings. We provide care for patients with a multitude of diagnoses including: post surgical, neurological, cardiovascular and orthopedic conditions. Our facility specializes in short-term rehabilitation in order to facilitate discharge back to the community. Re-habilitation services provided include: Physical, Occupa-tional, Speech and Respira-tory Therapy. Our highly trained nursing staff provides 24 hour care and is trained in IV therapy, wound care and pain management. Insight Vision Center1360 E. Herndon Ave., Suite

201, Fresno, CA 93720(559) 449-5050Insight Vision Center of Fresno holds regular business hours Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Accepted insurance plans include most PPOs.

Intelligent Skincare1340 W. Herndon Ave., Suite 102, Fresno, CA 93711(559) 438-2000Intelligent Skincare is Fresno’s advanced Medical-Spa. Treatments include rejuvenating custom facials, chemical peels, microderm-abrasion, GentleWaves LED Photomodulation, facial and body waxing, and airbrush sunless tanning. Hours of operation 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Internal Medicine Associates of Fresno1379 E Herndon Ave, Fresno, CA 93720(559) 435-2630Internal Medicine Associates of Fresno. Accepted insur-ance plans include all PPOs.

Internal Medicine Cardiology Medical Clinic Inc.6335 N. Fresno St., Suite 101, Fresno, CA 93710(559) 436-1444Internal Medicine Cardiol-ogy Medical Clinic holds regular business hours Monday - Friday 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Accepted insur-ance plans include most PPOs and HMOs.

Internal Medicine and Pediatrics Medical Group568 E Herndon Ave # 101, Fresno(559) 224-7990The Internal Medicine and Pediatrics Medical Group is open Monday - Friday 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and offers services in English and Spanish. Most insurance plans are accepted, not including Kaiser.

Kaiser Permanente Fresno Medical Center 7300 N. Fresno St., Fresno, CA 93720 (559) 448-4500 4785 N. First St., Fresno, CA 93726 (559) 448-45552071 E. Herndon Ave., Clovis, CA 93611 (559) 324-51001630 E. Shaw Avenue, Suite 124, Fresno, CA 93710(559) 448-56402651 Highland Ave., Selma, CA 93622 (559) 898-600040595 Westlake Dr., Oakhurst, CA 93644 (559) 658-8388www.kp.orgKaiser Permanente is a lead-

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ing provider of health care in the San Joaquin Valley. Kaiser Permanente has a commitment to providing members with high-quality, affordable health care that emphasizes prevention and a caring relationship with a primary care physician. Area facilities include the Fresno Medical Center, with 169 licensed beds, and additional medical office buildings in Fresno, Clovis, Oakhurst and Selma. Through partnerships with diverse local organiza-tions, Kaiser Permanente’s Community Benefit program addresses community health objectives and helps strengthen health care ser-vices for the uninsured and underserved.

Kammen, Pamela, M.D. Inc.6331 N. Fresno St., Ste. 101(559) 449-0331Dr. Kammen specializes in internal medicine and rheu-matology. Hours of operation are Monday-Thursday 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Karahadian Comprehensive7489 N. First St., Suite 101, Fresno, CA 93720(559) 432.2000Karahadian Comprehensive specializes in aesthetic den-tistry. Hours of operation are Monday - Thursday 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Lambetecchio, Dr. Catherine A., D.D.S. 9495 N. Fort Washington Rd., Suite 101, Fresno, CA 93730(559) 434-2220Dr. Lambetecchio provides comprehensive family and cosmetic dentistry services including use of Waterlase laser technologies and snap-on celebrity teeth. Hours of operation are Monday - Thursday 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Accepts most dental insurance.

Lichtenstein Obstetrics and Gynecology2210 E. Illinois Ave., Ste 406, Fresno, CA 93701(559) 486-8888www.fresno.mdLichtenstein Obstetrics and Gynecology holds regular business hours Monday - Friday 9:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Accepted insurance plans include most PPOs and HMOs.

Link Care Counseling Center1734 W. Shaw Ave., Fresno, CA 93711(559) 439-5920www.linkcare.orgThe Link Care Counseling Center offers medical, mar-riage and family counsel-ing. Hours of operation are

Monday - Thursday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Friday 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Most insurance plans are accepted.

Lowe, Dr. Mark A., DDS7055 N Fresno St. Ste 203. Fresno, CA 93710(559) 435-0966Dr. Mark A. Lowe specializes in Invisalign and traditional orthodontics. Hours of oper-ation are Monday - Thursday 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Maxim Home Health Services Inc. 5066 N. Fresno St., Suite 101, Fresno, CA 93710(559) 224-9078www.maximhealthcare.comMaxim Healthcare Services provides a variety of in-home medical services from skilled nursing to companion services. Appointments can be made by phone or online. Most insurance coverage is accepted. Customer service available 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

Mclean-Jones Podiatry Corporation 6335 N Fresno St Ste 102. Fresno, CA 93710 (559) 438-0283Mclean-Jones Podiatry spe-cializes in podiatric care for adults, children and anyone suffering from diabetic, sports, or dance related foot pain. Hours of operation are Monday - Thursday 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Friday 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Mid Valley Cardiology 7033 N. Fresno St., Suite 301, Fresno, CA 93720(559) 438-8181www.midvalleycardiology.comMid Valley Cardiology specializes in cardiology, cardiovascular disease treat-ment, and cardiovascular disease diagnosis. Same day appointments are available and can be made by phone. Most insurance plans are accepted.

Mirelez Wellness Dental5492 N. Palm, Fresno, CA(559) 435-3113www.mirelezdental.comFrom routine cleanings and fillings to bruxism devices, Mirelez Wellness Dental is equipped to handle all your dental needs. Hours of operation are 7:00 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Monday through Wednesday, 7:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. on Thursday, and 7:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. on Friday. Accepts most traditional insurance plans.

Mitts, Dr. Thomas, M.D.9493 N. Fort Washington Rd. Suite 103. Fresno, CA 93730(559) 261-4234

Thomas F. Mitts, M.D., a plastic surgeon certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery, completed his medi-cal education at Loma Linda University, receiving an M.D. degree in 1973 and serving his internship at Loma Linda Medical Center through 1974. After being awarded his license to practice medi-cine in California, Dr. Mitts served his General Surgery Residency at Loma Linda from 1974 through 1977. His residency in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery was served with the University of Pittsburgh from 1978 to 1980. He received his General Surgery Board Certification in 1978 and was Board Certified in Plastic Surgery in 1981.

Mountain Family Healthcare Center 5066 N. Fresno St., Suite 111, Fresno, CA 93710(559) 226-6796Mountain Family Healthcare Center holds regular busi-ness hours Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and Saturday 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Accepted insurance plans include most PPOs.

Multi-Specialty Center7415 N. Cedar, Suite 102, Fresno, CA 93720(559) 435-6600Multi-Specialty Center provides several surgical procedure services including general, neurosurgery, plastic surgery and more. Hours of operation are Monday - Fri-day 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Muscular Skeletal Medical Associates 3726 N. First St., Fresno, CA 93726(559) 248-0116Muscular Skeletal Medical Associates holds regular business hours Monday - Thursday 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Closed on Friday. Accepted insurance plans include most PPOs.

N & S Neurology Center2407 E. Sussex Way, Ste 107. Fresno, CA 93726(559) 244-0955N & S Neurology Center holds regular business hours Monday - Friday 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Most insurance plans are accepted. Services offered in both English and Spanish.

Nalchajian Orthodontics7501 N. Fresno St., Ste. 105, Fresno, CA (559) 432-7100www.nalortho.comNalchajian Orthodontics uti-lizes the latest technological advances in the orthodontics, such as the new generation Damon system braces, along

with the latest in computer technology and digital imag-ing. Hours of operation are 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Monday through Wednesday, and 7:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. Thursday.

Natural Vision6767 N. Fresno St., Fresno, CA 93710(559) 432-1000www.naturalvision.comNatural Vision offers eye examinations and treatments for cataracts, diabetic eye diseases, Botox, glaucoma and retinal disease, vision im-pairments, and eye and skin surgery. The clinic is open 24 hours for emergency service. Appointments can be made by phone. Insurance cover-age must be approved in advanced on a case-by-case basis. Hours of operation are Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Neurosurgical Associates Medical Group Inc. 7130 N. Sharon Ave., Suite 100, Fresno, CA 93720(559) 449-1100Their mission is to provide their patients with the saf-est, least invasive and most technologically advanced treatments for spine and brain disorders.

Neuro-Pain Medical Center736 E. Bullard Ave., Suite 101, Fresno, CA 93710(559) 437-9700www.neuropain.comThe Neuro-Pain Medi-cal Center specializes in treatment of carpal tunnel syndrome, migraines, Parkinson’s disease, and strokes, in addition to many other neurological condi-tions. Hours of operation are Monday - Thursday 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and Fridays 8:00 a.m. to Noon; offices are closed for lunch from Noon to 1:00 p.m. Appointments must be made in advance by phone. Accepted insurance plans include most PPOs and HMOs.

Nishio, Dr. Wayne A., OD145 N. Clovis Ave., Suite 101, Clovis, CA 93612(559) 299-3179The office of Dr. Nishio provide comprehensive optometry to services for children and adults, also specializing in low-vision, macular degeneration and frame, lens, and contact lens provider. Hours of operation are Monday - Thursday 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and Friday 8:30a.m. 1:00 p.m.

Northwest Physicians Medical Group Inc. 4770 W. Herndon Ave., Fresno, CA 93722(559) 271-6300

The Northwest Physicians Medical Group specializes in X-Ray, laboratory, urgent care, pharmacy, and family prac-tice. Hours of operation are Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., and holidays 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Accepted insurance plans include most PPOs and HMOs, not includ-ing Kaiser and MediCal.

Norton Chiropractic & Wellness Center 5670 N. Fresno St., Suite 102, Fresno, CA 93710(559) 490-9550 www.DrMatthewNorton.comDr. Matthew Norton provides chiropractic services and education for patients seek-ing to enhance their vitality, quality of life and healing capacity through non-drug, non-surgical care. Hours of operation are 10:00 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. to 6:15 p.m. Accepts most insur-ance plans.

Ob-Gyn Associates Medical Group 1383 E. Herndon Ave., Ste. 101/102, Fresno, CA 93720(559) 449-8004Practicing since 1982, the Ob-Gyn Associates Medical Group offers services in English and Spanish. Hours of operation are Monday - Friday 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Accepted insurance plans in-clude most PPOs and HMOs. Open during lunch.

Omni Women’s Health Medical Group3812 N First St., Fresno, CA 93726(559) 495-3120Omniwomenshealth.comThe Omni Women’s Health Medical Group specializes in obstetrics and gynecology. Services are offered in English and Spanish. Hours of opera-tion are Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Most insur-ance plans are accepted.

Oral Ceramic Studios, Dr. Jim Wilson 446 W. Shaw Ave., Fresno, CA 93704(559) 227-2928Specializes in porcelain, crowns and bridges, partials and dentures.

Pacific Dental Imaging5305 N. Fresno St., Suite 110, Fresno, CA 93710(559) 228-9211Pacific Dental Imaging provides specialized dental x-rays, intra-oral photog-raphy, and head and neck scans. Hours of operation are Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

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(559) 222-9200 or (559) 439-2835www.palmmedical.comSpecializing in auto ac-cidents, work injuries, DMV physicals, sports home injuries, neck and back pain, headaches, and migraine, the Palm Medical Group offers chiropractic services, transpor-tation services, work related injury services, occupational medicine, drug testing, and diagnostic testing. Hours of operation are Monday - Friday 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Payments in the form of MasterCard and VISA are accepted. Most automobile insurance and some medical insurance plans are accepted. Services offered in English and Spanish.

Physicians Imaging1243 E. Spruce Ave., Suite 101, Fresno, CA 93720(559) 439-7226www.physiciansimagingfresno.comPhysicians Imaging special-izes in Radiology / X-ray health screening. Insurance coverage accepted on a case-by-case basis. Appoint-ments must be made in advance by phone.

Primary Care Consultants255 W. Bullard Ave., Ste 124 Fresno, CA(559) 297-1300Physicians at Primary Care Consultants are board-certi-fied in their respective fields of Internal Medicine and Family Practice. Hours of operation are Monday-Friday 8:00a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Psychotherapy Associates6089 N. First St., Ste. 101, Fresno, CA(559) 449-8060The Psychotherapy Associ-ates of Fresno specialize in the treatment of psychologi-cal disorders or maladjust-ments. Hours of operation are Monday- Friday 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Pulmonary and Critical Care6181 N. Thesta, Ste. 104, Fresno, CA(559) 431-9753The Pulmonary and Critical Care Consultants of Fresno specialize in critical care medicine, pediatric critical care medicine, and pulmo-nary medicine. Hours of operation are Monday-Friday 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Quest Diagnostics6065 N. First Street, Suite 103, Fresno, CA 93710(559) 431-8367Quest Diagnostics provides services in hematology and urology testing and results. Hours of operation are Monday - Friday 6:00 a.m.

to 5:30 p.m. Other locations also available.

Rodney Kellogg & Associates, Dr. Rodney Kellogg, DDS 1879 E. Fir, Suite 101, Fresno, CA 93710(559) 322-6060Dr. Kellog is a general dentist specializing in family and implant dentistry.

Saint Agnes Cancer Center7130 N. Millbrook Ave., Fresno, CA 93720(559) 450-5500www.samc.comSaint Agnes Cancer Center offers outpatient radiation therapy, including compre-hensive stereotactic radio-surgery, IMRT, and high-dose radiation therapy, as well as outpatient chemotherapy. Open Monday - Friday 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Saint Agnes Medical Center1303 E. Herndon Ave., Fresno, CA 93720(559) 450-3000 www.samc.comSaint Agnes Medical Center’s commitment to meeting Central California’s healthcare needs dates back to 1929, when it first opened in Fresno. Nearly 80 years later, the 436-bed hospital enjoys a strong reputation for its delivery of high quality, compassionate care. From emergency, diag-nostic, surgical and rehabilita-tive services to state-of-the-art cardiac, cancer, neuro and orthopaedic care, Saint Agnes combines the most advanced equipment and technol-ogy with the expertise of top-ranked physicians. Most health insurance plans are accepted.

Saint Agnes Occupational Health Center1245 E. Herndon Ave., Fresno, CA 93720(559) 450-7777The Occupational Health Center focuses on coordinat-ing and optimizing the full spectrum of occupational health services desired by pa-tients, employers, and workers compensation payers. Hours of operation weekdays, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Salazar, Robert, M.D. Inc.7152 N. Sharon Ave. Ste 105 Fresno, CA 93720(559) 432-6807Dr. Salazar specializes in anesthesiology and pain medicine. Hours of operation are Monday-Friday 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

San Joaquin Totalcare5361 E. Kings Canyon Rd., Suite 101, Fresno, CA 93727(559) 251-2225San Joaquin Totalcare

specializes in occupational medicine. Hours of operation are Mondays - Friday 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Accepted insurance plans include most PPOs and HMOs.

San Joaquin Valley Rehab7173 N. Sharon, Fresno, CA 93720(559) 436-3600sanjoaquinrehab.comOur inpatient services are for those who have suffered a debilitating injury or illness. Patients in this setting re-ceive an intensive, short-term rehabilitation program. Our outpatient rehabilitation ser-vices include physical, occu-pational and speech therapy as well as several specialized services. These services are offered at multiple locations in Fresno as well as Clovis and Oakhurst. For those who wish to improve or maintain their physical health we offer supervised community fitness programs including aquatic exercise and fitness. Appointment needed.

Sanagram Shantharam, MD 7065 N. Maple Avenue, Suite 102, Fresno, CA 93720(559) 322-0887Dr. Shantharam specializes in orthopedic surgery of the wrist, elbow, ankle, knees, shoulders and hands, and sports medicine. Hours of operation are Monday - Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Accept most insurance plans except Medi-Cal. Santé Community Physicians1180 E. Shaw, Suite 101, Fresno, CA 93710 (559) 228-5400 or (800) 652-2900Santé Community Physi-cians is a group of more than 1,200 physicians and nurse practitioners dedicated to preserving and restoring good health throughout Fresno, Madera and Kings counties. Hours of operation are Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Sequoia Community Health Center Inc. Clinicasierravista.orgEaston Community Healthy Center5784 S. Elm Ave., Fresno, CA 93706(559) 457-5600Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Thursday 8:00 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. The Sequoia Community Health Center has clinic locations throughout Fresno and offers services in English and Spanish. Accepted insurance plans include most PPOs and some HMOs. Services include family practice internal medicine, OB/GYN, and Pediatrics.

Shaw Walk-In Medical Center3440 W. Shaw Ave., Fresno, CA 93711(559) 277-2273Shaw Walk-In Medical Cen-ter holds regular business hours Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday 8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Monday and Wednes-day 8:30 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. and Saturdays 8:00 a.m. to 5:30 a.m. Accepted insur-ance plans include most PPOs and some HMOs.

Sierra Endocrine Associates Medical Group7230 N. Millbrook Ave., Fresno, CA 93720(559) 431-6197Sierra Endocrine Associates holds regular business hours Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Accepted insur-ance plans include most PPOs. HMOs discussed on a case by case basis.

Sierra Imaging Associates Medical Group231 W. Fir Ave., Clovis, CA 93611(559) 297-0300www.sierraimaging.orgSIA is the leading provider of comprehensive medical im-aging services providing an advanced level of diagnostic imaging technology, chang-ing the way the world looks at magnetic resonance in radiology, cardiology and in-terventional applications by improving speed, creating higher-quality images and expanding the breadth of applications. SIA is a leader in x-ray systems for radiogra-phy and fluoroscopy for the specialized fields of surgery, urology, lithotripsy and mam-mography. Most insurance plans are accepted.

Sierra Pacific Orthopedic Center Medical Group Inc.1630 E. Herndon Ave., Fresno, CA 93720(559) 256-5200www.spoc-ortho.comSierra Pacific Orthopedic Center provides services in the areas of sports medicine, MRI, arthritis, osteoporosis, foot and ankle surgery, spine surgery, and physical therapy. Hours of operation are by appointment only. Most major insurance plans are accepted.

Sierra Pediatric Medical Center 1660 E. Herndon Ave., Ste. 102 Fresno, CA 93720(559) 437-9024Sierra Pediatric Medical Center specializes in pedi-atric medicine. Hours of op-eration are Monday – Friday 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Sierra Surgery Center6153 N. Thesta St., Fresno,

CA 93710(559) 432-2757Sierra Surgery Center holds regular business hours Mon-day - Friday 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Accepted insurance plans include most PPOs.

Sierra Valley Medico7033 N. Fresno St., Suite 201, Fresno, CA 93720(559) 435-5581www.sierravalleymedico.comSierra Valley Medico holds regular business hours Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Accepted insurance plans include workers compensation.

Simon Diabetes Center for Youth of Central California 2934 N. Fresno St., Fresno, CA 93703(559) 228-3069Simon Diabetes Center for Youth of Central California holds regular business hours Monday - Friday 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Accepted insurance plans include all private insurances. Diabetes Center does not accept Medicare or MediCal.

Simonian Sports Medicine Clinic 6121 N. Thesta St., Suite 114, Fresno, CA 93710(559) 439-7633www.simoniansportsmeds.comThe Simonian Sports Medicine Clinic specializes in orthopedic surgery, knee surgery, and sports medi-cine. Hours of operation are Monday – Friday 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Accepted insur-ance plans include most PPOs and HMOs.

Spine Intervention Medical Corporation 6121 N. Thesta St., Ste. 106(559) 435-1846Dr. William von Kaenel specializes in diagnosis and the interventional treatment of painful spine disorders. Patients receive a detailed and comprehensive evalu-ation. Procedures include epidural steroid injection, discography, percutaneous discectomy, spinal cord stimulation, and radiofre-quency denervation. Hours of operation are Monday-Thursday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. and Friday 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Spine and Orthopedic Medical Center 8405 N. Fresno St., Suite 110, Fresno, CA 93720(559) 449-7645Spine and Orthopedic Medical Center holds regu-lar business hours Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Accepted insurance plans include most PPOs and HMOs.

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Stefanacci, Hedieh, M.D. Plastic Surgery 2365 E. Fir Ave., Fresno, CA(559) 797-9000Dr. Stefanacci specializes in general and plastic surgery. Hours of operation are Monday-Thursday 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m & Friday 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

Stephen, Tom, DDS1565 W. Shaw Ave., Suite 201, Clovis, CA 93619(559) 322-1223Dr. Stephen Tom is a cos-metic, neuromuscular occlu-sion, and sedation dentistry specialist. Hours of opera-tion are Monday - Thursday 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Stocks, Dr. Charles R., DDS255 W. Bullard, Suite 106, Clovis, CA 93612(559) 298-3384The office of Dr. Charles R. Stocks provides cosmetic and restorative dentistry including Invisalign. Hours of operation are Monday - Thursday 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Structures(Formerly Woodward Park Accident and Injury) 7472 N. Fresno St., Suite 206, Fresno, CA 93720(559) 435-2225Dr. Jeff Stoltenberg at Struc-tures specializes in spinal rejuvenation therapy. Regu-lar hours of operation are Monday - Friday 8:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Most insurance plans accepted. In-house financing available.

Sullivan Center for Children3443 W. Shaw Ave., Fresno, CA 93711(559) 271-1186www.sc4c.comSpecializing in clinical devel-opment, the Sullivan Center for Children offers marriage and family counseling. Evening and Saturday ap-pointments are available. Payments in the form of American Express, Master-Card, VISA are accepted. Most insurance plans are accepted.

Summit Surgical1630 E. Herndon Ave., Suite 100, Fresno, CA 93720(559) 449-2888Most major insurance plans are accepted. Doctor refer-ral required.

Surgical Associates 6191 N. Fresno St., Suite 102, Fresno, CA 93710(559) 432-3434Surgical Associates holds regular business hours Monday - Thursday 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., and Fridays 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Accepted

insurance plans include most PPOs and HMOs.

Swanson and Shebelut, M.D.s6215 N. Fresno St., Ste. 108(559) 439-1835Dr. Swanson and Shebelut specialize in Obstetrics & Gy-necology. Hours of operation are Monday-Thursday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and Friday 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

Swinehart, Douglas, M.D. Dermatology Skin Cancer6335 N. Fresno St., Suite 201, Fresno, CA 93710(559) 432-1212Dermatology and Dermato-logic Surgery holds regular business hours Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Accepted insurance plans Include PPOs.

Touchstone Group724 Medical Center Dr. Suite 106, Clovis, Ca 93611(559) 323-4495

University Cardiovascular Center 2210 E Illinois Ave, Suite 508, Fresno, CA(559) 320-0545University Cardiovascular Center specializes in cardio-vascular medicine. Hours of operation are Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

University Women’s Speciality Center2210 E. Illinois Avenue, Suite 301 Fresno(559) 320-0555www.universityMDs.comUniversity Women’s Center staff, Dr. Morgan and Dr. Chao provide care for mom and baby from pre-concep-tion counseling to the ninth month. The staff is trained in maternal and fetal complica-tions, high-resolution ultra-sound and fetal echocardiog-raphy, genetics and diabetes in pregnancy.

Urology Associates of Central California Medical Group, Inc. 7014 N. Whitney Ave., Fresno, CA 93720(559) 321-2800www.urologyassociates.netUrology Associates of Central California specializes in treatment of urological conditions and reproduc-tive and sexual dysfunction medicine. Emergency service provided. Hours of operation are Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Most insurance plans are accepted.

Valley Cardiac Surgery Medical Group 30 River Park Place West, Suite 260, Fresno, CA 93720(559) 441-1777www.vcsurg.comThe Valley Cardiac Surgery

Medical Group specializes in surgery for heart disease and thoracic pathology. Hours of operation are Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Valley Cardiac Surgery Medi-cal Group currently services the following hospitals: Saint Agnes Medical Center, Com-munity Hospital, and Fresno Heart Hospital. Most PPOs and HMOs are accepted.

Valley Eye Institute1680 E. Herndon Ave., Suite 101, Fresno, CA 93720(559) 432-4200www.valleyeyeinstitute.netValley Eye Institute special-izes in ophthalmology, cataracts and glaucoma. Services are offered in English and Spanish. Hours of operation are Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Accepted insurance plans include Medicare, MediCal, and most private insurance plans.

Valley Institute of Plastic Surgery 6175 N. Fresno St., Suite 101, Fresno, CA 93710(559) 435-9646www.markchinmd.comThe Valley Institute of Plastic Surgery specializes in Dermabrasion, and plastic and reconstructive surgery, including breast augmenta-tion, liposuction, and face lift. Services offered in English and Spanish. Hours of operation are Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Private payments are accepted.

Valley Metabolic Imaging6121 N. Thesta, Suite 207, Fresno, CA 93710(559) 449-2640

Valley Nephrology Medical Group 1313 E. Herndon Ave., Suite 105, Fresno, CA 93720(559) 448-8481The Valley Nephrology Medical Group specializes in nephrology and kidney diseases. Hours of operation are Monday - Thursday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., and Fridays 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Accepted insurance plans include most PPOs and HMOs, MediCal and Medicare.

Valley Pain Management1642 E. Herndon Ste 106, Fresno, CA 93720(559) 432-2874www.valleypainmanage-ment.comDr. Amireh and his friendly staff work hard to make sure patient wait times for their cosultations and procedures are scheduled in a timely manner. You can also contact Dr. Amireh with questions and comments on his

website, which he personally checks. He is a highly quali-fied pain specialist and uses state of the art minimally invasive treatments, such as epidural steroid injections, facet joint blocks, radio frequency, percutaneous discectomy, spinal cord stimulation and pump implants. Valley Pain Man-agement accepts workmans Comp, PPO’s and HMO’s (including Sante). Hours of operation are Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Valley Pediatric Medical Group 7130 N. Sharon Ave., Suite 101, Fresno, CA 93720(559) 436-8606Valley Pediatric Medical Group holds regular busi-ness hours Mondays, Tues-days, Thursdays, and Fridays 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., and Wednesdays 8:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Accepted insur-ance plans include most PPOs and some HMOs.

Valley Regional Sleep Disorders 1177 E. Warner Ave., Fresno, CA 93710(559) 431-4204Valley Regional Sleep Disorders specializes in sleep disorder diagnosis and treatment. Hours of operation are Monday - Fri-day 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., and appointments must be made in advance. Accepted insurance plans include most PPOs.

Valley Rehab Medical Group1805 E. Fir Ave., Ste. 102, Fresno, CA(559) 325-3070The Valley Rehab Medical Group specializes in physical medicine, rehabilitation & electromyography. Hours of operation are Monday-Thurs-day 9:00 a.m. – 5: 00 p.m. Friday 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Valley Surgical Specialists Medical Group Inc.1125 E. Spruce Ave., Fresno, CA 93720(559) 450-3901www.valleysurgical.comValley Surgical Special-ists remains the premier surgical group in the San Joaquin Valley. The surgeons, though different, are resolute in the care of patients. All are certified by the American Board of Surgery and have received additional training in their particular areas of expertise. Known for their high stan-dards, only surgeons who can maintain a certain level of quality and service are asked to become a member of Valley Surgical Special-

ists. Hours of operation are Monday-Friday 8:00am to 5:00pm.

Valley Urology6113 N. Fresno St., Ste. 101(559) 438-2777Valley Urology specializes in medical and surgical prac-tices that manage diseases and dysfunction of the male and female urinary tract and the male reproductive system. Hours of operation are Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Valley Vascular Surgery Associates 1247 E. Alluvial, Suite 101, Fresno, CA 93720(559) 431-6226Valley Vascular Surgery pro-vides exam, diagnosis and surgical treatment services for vascular and sclerother-apy. Most insurance plans accepted, no MediCal. Hours of operation are Monday - Friday 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Vorobchevici, Julie, D.D.S., Cosmetic and Family Dentistry 1305 N. Willow Ave., Suite 110, Clovis, CA 93619(559) 323-2111Julie Vorobchevici, D.D.S. offers her patients the most advanced dental technology available. Procedures include teeth whitening, porcelain veneers, crowns, Invisalign, laser-based procedures and digital x-rays.

Walton, Victoria, MD 1313 E. Herndon Ave., Ste. 205, Fresno, CA(559) 435-0311Fresno Headache Medical Clinic specializes in the treat-ment of severe headache syndromes. Hours of opera-tion are Monday – Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Most insur-ance groups are accepted.

WISH Fresno Breast Cancer6107 N. Fresno St., Suite 101, Fresno, CA 93710(559) 435-4433www.wishmd.comUltrasound, CT and MRI. WISH Fresno Breast Center specializes in digital mam-mography and MRI services for early breast cancer detec-tion. Accepts most forms of insurance.

Women’s Specialty and Fertility Center722 Medical Center Drive East, Ste. 105 Clovis, CA 93611(559) 299-7700The Women’s Specialty and Fertility Center specializes in women’s health and issue of infertility. Hours of operation are Monday through Thurs-day 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m and Friday 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

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