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Editor: William T–C Tseng, MD, MPH Editorial Board: James Santiago Grisolia, MD; William T-C Tseng, MD; Holly B. Yang, MD, MSHPEd, HMDC, FACP, FAAHPM Marketing & Production Manager: Jennifer Rohr Art Director: Lisa Williams Copy Editor: Adam Elder
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OFFICERS President: Maria T. Carriedo–Ceniceros, MD President–Elect: Karrar H. Ali, DO, MPH Immediate Past President: Preeti Mehta, MD Secretary: Rakesh R. Patel, MD, MBA, FAAFP, CPE Treasurer: Arlene J. Morales, MD GEOGRAPHIC DIRECTORS East County #1: Randall J. Young, MD, FAAEM, FACEP, MMM East County #2: Rachel Buehler Van Hollebeke, MD Hillcrest #1: Vikant Gulati, MD Hillcrest #2: Stephen R. Hayden, MD [DELEGATION CHAIR] Kearny Mesa #1: Anthony E. Magit, MD, MPH Kearny Mesa #2: Dustin H. Wailes, MD La Jolla #1: Toluwalaşé [Laşé] A. Ajayi, MD La Jolla #2: Audra Robertson Meadows, MD, MPH, FACOG La Jolla #3: Emily A. Nagler, MD North County #1: Quinn Kerr Lippmann, MD, FACOG, MPH (Board Representative to the Executive Committee)
North County #2: Theophilos [Phil] E. Yphantides, MD North County #3: Nina Chaya, MD South Bay #1: Paul J. Manos, DO South Bay #2: Latisa S. Carson, MD, FACOG AT–LARGE DIRECTORS #1: Steven L.W. Chen, MD, FACS, MBA (Board Representative to the
Executive Committee)
#2: Kelly C. Motadel, MD, MPH #3: Kyle P. Edmonds, MD #5: Daniel D. Klaristenfeld, MD, FACS #6: Alexander K. Quick, MD #7: Karl E. Steinberg, MD, FAAFP #8: Steve Sang–Hyun Koh, MD, MPH, MBA ADDITIONAL VOTING DIRECTORS Young Physician: Quinne C. Sember, MD Retired Physician: Mitsuo Tomita, MD Medical Student: Adarsh Jagadish CMA OFFICERS AND TRUSTEES Trustee: Sergio R. Flores, MD Trustee: Timothy A. Murphy, MD Trustee: William T–C Tseng, MD, MPH Trustee: Holly B. Yang, MD, MSHPEd, HMDC, FACP, FAAHPM AMA DELEGATES AND ALTERNATE DELEGATES District I: Mihir Y. Parikh, MD District I Alternate: William T–C Tseng, MD, MPH At–Large: Kyle P. Edmonds, MD At–Large: Sergio R. Flores, MD At–Large: Robert E. Hertzka, MD At–Large: Theodore M. Mazer, MD At–Large: Albert Ray, MD At–Large: Holly B. Yang, MD, MSHPEd, HMDC, FACP, FAAHPM CMA DELEGATES District I: Christopher M. Bergeron, MD, FACS District I: Corrie D. Broudy, MD District I: Puja Chitkara, MD District I: Mojgan Hosseini, MD District I: Yolanda Marzan, MD District I: Bijal V. Patel, MD, MBA District I: Eric L. Rafla–Yuan, MD District I: Ran Regev, MD District I: Kristen N. Rice, MD District I: Kosala Samarasinghe, MD District I: Mark W. Sornson, MD District I: Wynnshang [Wayne] C. Sun, MD District I: Patrick A. Tellez, MD, MHSA, MPH District I: Nicholas [dr. Nick] J. Yphantides, MD, MPH
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Maria T. Carriedo-Ceniceros, MD, 2026 SDCMS President Gala Speech
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San Diego County Medical Society’s Gala Award Dr. Holly Yang: James T. Hay, MD Award By Preeti Sonni-Mehta, MD, MBBS
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Gratitude for the James T. Hay, MD Award By Holly Yang, MD, MSHPEd, HMDC, FACP, FAAHPM
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AMA Annual Recap: The House We Inherit By Kyle P. Edmonds, MD, FAAHPM
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CMA and SDCMS Oppose Proposition 44 as ‘Devastating’ for Community Health Centers SAN DIEGO COUNTY MEDICAL SOCIETY President Maria Carriedo-Ceniceros, MD was a key speaker at a press conference on July 31, where dozens of organizations across San Diego County came out against Proposition 44. The group described the ballot measure
as a reckless initiative that will have a disastrous impact for hundreds of thousands of San Diegans who rely on community health centers for essential healthcare. “Proposition 44 will be devastating for patients here in San Diego and across California,” Dr. Carriedo-Ceniceros said. “The measure includes arbitrary requirements that will take important resources away from patient care, which will result in patients having to depend on emergency rooms rather than the preventive services that keep communities healthy.” An independent study by the Berkeley Research Group found that Prop. 44 would cut $1.7 billion in the first year alone from community health centers and clinics, and result in 88% of clinics operating in negative margins. As a result, clinics that care for millions of patients every year are at significant risk of being forced to cut back on services or even shut down. Get more information at noprop44.com.
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Healthcare Executive Compensation Measure Withdrawn From November Ballot What You Need to Know: A CMA-opposed proposal that would have capped compensation for healthcare executives, including physician leaders, has been withdrawn from California’s November ballot following a last-minute agreement. CMA continues to oppose two other initiatives that qualified. The November 2026 statewide ballot is now set following the June 25 deadline for proponents to withdraw qualified initiatives. In a major development for California’s healthcare community, a last-minute agreement between the California Hospital Association and SEIU-United Healthcare Workers West removed the union’s proposed Health Care Endangerment Act from the November ballot. The measure would have imposed arbitrary compensation caps on healthcare executives, including managers, administrators, and physician leaders. CMA opposed the proposal,
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warning that the compensation limits would make it more difficult to recruit and retain experienced physician leaders and healthcare executives at a time when California already faces significant workforce shortages. While the executive compensation measure will no longer appear before voters, two other SEIU-UHW-sponsored initiatives remain on the November ballot, and CMA has formally opposed both. CMA opposes Proposition 40, which would impose a one-time wealth tax on certain billionaires. The Legislative Analyst’s Office has warned the measure could drive capital flight and reduce the state’s ongoing revenues, ultimately undermining sustainable funding for healthcare. CMA also opposes Proposition 44, which would impose new spending restrictions on federally qualified health centers that would divert resources away from patient care, increase state healthcare spending, and threaten access to care. CMA will work alongside a broad coalition of healthcare organizations to defeat both measures ahead of the November general election.
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CMA and PHC Announce Mazer Award for Leadership, Mentorship, and Advocacy
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ing for their patients and communities,” said Dr. Mazer. “Marcy and I are proud to support the next generation of physician leaders by helping to cultivate the leadership, advocacy, and mentorship skills that are critical to advancing medicine, protecting access to care, and improving outcomes for patients. Many of these skills and experiences are distinct from traditional medical training but are essential to effective physician leadership.” Eligible applicants will include California-based medical students, residents, and physicians in the early years of practice across all specialties who have shown a commitment to physician leadership, mentorship, and advocacy, or other individuals or programs that support them. The application window closes Aug. 14 this year. Gratitude and thanks to Dr. Ted and Marcy Mazer for establishing this annual award to promote physician leadership.
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Maria T. CarriedoCeniceros, MD 2026 SDCMS President Gala Speech GOOD EVENING EVERYONE. Thank you for your kind words, Dr. Hertzka. Your support is always appreciated. It is quite an honor to stand before all of you tonight as the incoming president of the San Diego County Medical Society. I stand proudly on the shoulders of all the prior physician leaders of the medical society, and I thank them for leading the way to where we stand today. Thank you to our elected officials and distinguished guests who took time out of your busy schedules to join us here tonight. We appreciate and value your time. Congratulations to our immediate past presidents, Dr. Preeti Mehta and Dr. Steve Koh, for your service this past year. I have seen how hard you worked, and I have large shoes to fill. Dr. Mehta texted me this morning to wish me well and let me know I can always lean on her this coming year if I needed anything. Rest assured, I plan to call frequently. Congratulations to our Champions for Health awardees. Your work and service with CFH have impacted numerous patients, and you deserve our respect and appreciation. As do Adama and the rest of CFH staff. As Ghandi said, “The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in service to others.” All of you have found yourself! As a physician from communities that benefit from your care, I have seen firsthand the impact your services have had on our patients. Thank you to all our sponsors who have made the work of Champions for Health possible. We could not do this work without you. A special acknowledgement to my colleagues from San Ysidro Health. Working alongside you somehow makes challenging work more meaningful; and actually, quite fun. And to our CEO, Kevin Mattson, thank you for always supporting my path in organized medicine. More importantly, thank you for always giving physicians a voice in any decisions directly affecting physicians — for that, I am grateful. My work at San Ysidro Health, a federally qualified health center, embodies the values my family instilled in me, and has made being a physician such a noble and fulfilling career. Working with the underserved communities keeps
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me grounded in the reason I became a physician in the first place. It is a privilege and an honor that I do not take lightly and have never taken for granted. As Dr. Hertzka noted in his introduction, workforce development is one of my passions. As CMO of San Ysidro Health, where growth is a constant, hiring skilled, mission-driven,
diverse physicians makes workforce development essential. However, as a community clinic, we cannot train physicians without a strong hospital partner. So I would be remiss if I did not acknowledge not only our hospital partner, Scripps Mercy Chula Vista, but additionally many of the hospitalists and specialists from Scripps Mercy
Medical Staff who are here tonight and who have provided excellent training for our residents. Dr. Strauser, Dr. De Four, Dr. Dao, Dr. Seda, Dr. Grisolia, and all the other physicians who have been instrumental in ensuring our residents receive topnotch training. Thank you for your passion for teaching, your commitment to the communities we serve, and your unparalleled knowledge and skills. We appreciate you beyond words. I am also blessed to have so many of my family members and friends here tonight. Each one of you had a role in making me who I am today. As the youngest of six children, I was raised in the South Bay area by two loving, hard-working parents who instilled in us the importance of honesty, integrity,
and hard work. Although they never had the opportunity for an education, they understood its value and ensured that all six of their children earned a bachelor’s degree or above. My mother modeled selfless giving. As a laundry presser in a dry cleaner, she never had much to give. However, what she had was yours … although this was sometimes at the displeasure of my father, who knew that meant a bill went unpaid. Though they are no longer here, their values and morals live within my heart. My three children, Marissa, Pablo, and Carlos, and their spouses, Ana and Tara, your father and I are proud of who you have become — all three are working within healthcare. We could not be any more blessed in the family we built. To my four remaining siblings, as your little sister, I thank you for always putting up with me, supporting and guiding me in my education and career, and being the positive role model every child needs. Lastly, thank you to my loving husband of 30 years. Pablo, you have stood by me in all my decisions. Even when my career choices kept us living apart for 10 years, you always supported me in pursuing my dreams. You help me laugh when times get tough, you keep my focus on what I can control, and never allow me to sweat the little things. You are my rock and my love! As I reflected these past weeks over what I would say tonight, I kept coming back to how I got here and what unites us. I must admit I was quite hesitant about joining the San Diego County Medical Society. Having spent my career as a family medicine physician in a community clinic, I was not quite sure I would find my place. However, the work being done in advocacy, physician wellness, and public health at
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SDCMS and CMA was too important for me not to be at the table, so I knew I had to figure it out. I am so thankful to all my colleagues at SDCMS, as well as Paul and Jen, who welcomed me into the fold and ensured I found my place. Your confidence in me has led to my standing here tonight, and I am grateful for your guidance and words of wisdom. So many mentors helped me understand the importance of organized medicine, of advocacy and policymaking. I realize that to make a significant difference in healthcare and to have the voices of my patients and my colleagues heard, I needed to remain engaged and committed to SDCMS and CMA. I encourage all the young physicians in this room tonight to pursue opportunities for physician leadership, organized medicine, and advocacy. Each and every one of you has what it takes to be a leader, and the strength of our united voice as a medical community depends on the leadership and advocacy of all of us. SDCMS is a special entity — the beauty being the diversity of our membership and board, as well as the diversity of the communities in San Diego. We may all come from different specialties, modes of practice, regions of the county,
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and ethnicities. Yet as physicians and human beings, we are more alike than different. When you blend our differences together, what remains is a beautiful community of physicians serving San Diego. As a medical community, we may not always have the same point of view on issues, the same work challenges, or the same
lived experiences, yet we can speak with respect and an open mind as we find our common ground. Over the years, I have seen how a united voice is a strong voice and how our differences are overshadowed by our common dedication to our patients and our profession. It seems that in healthcare, we are always facing
one challenge or another. Whether it be budget cuts, administrative load, or workforce shortage, we continue to move forward with a strong sense of dedication and compassion. We show up because our patients and community depend on it, and it is where we find our strength. This year, healthcare will face even more challenges with the convergence of federal funding cuts, rising premiums, and more uninsured patients. And in particular, for community clinics, we face the upcoming dangerous ballot initiative that threatens to take billions from community health centers across the state. To fight this initiative, we will need the support of the medical community because ultimately, if it affects one of us, it affects all of us. Now more than ever, our commitment to our
profession and to each other is needed to face these growing challenges. Whether you’re a primary care physician or a specialist; whether you work in a community clinic or a large academic center; whether you work in North or South County; we must continue to collaborate and face our challenges together so that we can all come out stronger. That is what makes SDCMS so special — because together, we advocate for ALL physicians and for ALL patients. Having spent my career in underserved communities, I have seen firsthand how the voices of some patients too often have gone unheard or are not valued. So being in a position where we represent “All” is a privilege and responsibility that I value immensely. For me, it has never just been about being a physician, it is about being a physician with a foundation rooted in cultural humility, dignity, and respect for all humanity. As I look ahead to the impact of the changing healthcare landscape, it is evident that many communities, patients, and specialties face a far greater negative impact than others. Health equity has taken a step backward and yet I still have hope and confidence that together, we can continue to treat all patients with dignity and advocate for “ALL.” It is our responsibility and the purpose for which we serve. Because only then can we truly say we live SDCMS’s vision of “Physicians United for a Healthy San Diego.” So, with humility, tenacity, and dedication, I will honor the trust and responsibility given to me tonight and look forward to our journey to a healthier San Diego. Thank you for joining us here tonight, and please continue to socialize and enjoy your evening.
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San Diego County Medical Society’s Gala Award Dr. Holly Yang: James T. Hay, MD Award By Preeti Sonni-Mehta, MD, MBBS
HELLO EVERYONE, IT’S WONDERFUL ADDRESSING you from the podium as the outgoing president. I have been entrusted to do something very important tonight. Originating as the presidential “Atlas Award” for a deserving physician in 2005, this acknowledgement was established to recognize outstanding community service and dedication to SDCMS and the community of San Diego. The winner of this award routinely exceeds the call of duty in dedication to the needs of patients as well as the needs of the entire medical community. Recognizing his incredible dedication to the physician community and patients of San Diego, the SDCMS Executive Committee in 2019 renamed the award after Dr. James T. Hay, past president of both SDCMS and CMA, and a 2007 recipient of the award. In 2021, Dr. Hay funded an endowment through Champions for Health, adding a $1,000 award or charitable donation on behalf of the recipient. Luckily, as the SDCMS president, I had the privilege of nominating the recipient of the James T. Hay, MD Award, to be ratified by the SDCMS Executive Committee — and this year’s vote went through pretty easily! When I got the email telling me that it was time to pick the award nominee, a name came to my mind right away. This was actually really easy for me. I have known her for at least 15 years. We have worked side by side. I have seen her compassion toward her patients and their very vulnerable families firsthand. I have seen her interact with the physicians caring for the patients intimately. I have always been in awe of her, and when we first met, I was just happy to save her number on my phone and be her friend. At SDCMS, she went on to become the president herself, albeit during the COVID year. In an absolutely fantastic fashion, she performed well above the call of duty. From
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helping to distribute PPE to running regular town hall meetings to educate all the doctors on this very deadly virus, she led discussions with experts on how patients should be treated, and also cared for affected patients as they succumbed to their illness. She continued her journey of service to physicians and patients at CMA and is currently on the board of directors there. She engages very actively in patient advocacy as well as bedside care for patients, and is also
Gratitude for the James T. Hay, MD Award By Holly Yang, MD, MSHPEd, HMDC, FACP, FAAHPM
involved in training new members of the board every year. In addition to this, she runs the combined Scripps/UCSD Palliative Care fellowship program. From interviewing candidates to educating and teaching them, she does it all. Most importantly, when my patients and their families are hopeless and scared, in walks one of my favorite docs, who connects with them and the entire team, and comes up with a treatment plan that puts them at ease. In all humility, I present this award to Dr. Holly Yang. She is unfortunately under the weather and could not be here with us tonight. I now request Dr. Lase Ajayi to please accept the Dr. James T. Hay award on her behalf from all of us here at SDCMS.
I AM HUMBLED AND GRATEFUL FOR THE recognition by immediate past president Dr. Preeti Mehta and SDCMS of being named the James T. Hay, MD awardee for 2026. Dr. Hay is someone whom I greatly admire, who has been one of my mentors at SDCMS and in organized medicine. As someone who provided excellent care for patients as well as the San Diego community, physicians, and our profession, Dr. Hay is someone I hope to emulate in my career. I am so thankful that I can call him for advice and pick his brain about almost anything. My deep thanks to the SDCMS Board of Directors and Executive Committee for their dedication to our patients, our profession, and our community. I am proud to be your colleague, and this recognition is not for me alone but because of my work together with you all. I am also incredibly appreciative to our fantastic SDCMS staff: Paul, Jen, Brandon, Hanna, and Kevin for all your collaboration and support, and enabling SDCMS to be successful. Thank you, team! Finally, everything I do is because of the support of family and friends — especially my husband, Joe Runnion, who has always given me the space and support to be the physician, educator, leader, and advocate I aspire to become. It is my privilege to continue to serve SDCMS and CMA in whatever way I can. To honor another mentor, Dr. Bob Herzka, I am pleased to donate the monetary part of the award to support medical student trips to Sacramento to meet with legislators and become more effective advocates for the future health of us all.
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2026 Champions for Health Gala Awards Physician of the Year: Julio Echegoyen, MD, PhD DR. ECHEGOYEN HAS been a dedicated physician volunteer ophthalmologist since 2016, profoundly impacting the lives of numerous patients through his selfless service. He has generously donated appointments and surgeries to 12 unique patients, focusing on vital procedures such as cataract surgeries (10) and corneal transplants (3). Known for his compassionate approach, Dr. Echegoyen takes the time to connect with patients, explaining their options in Spanish to ensure they leave his office feeling comfortable and informed. Dr. Echegoyen’s commitment extends beyond the clinic; he actively collaborates with PASD to provide continuous support and is always responsive to inqui-
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ries, demonstrating an exceptional understanding of the program. Dr. Echegoyen communicates with surgery centers to facilitate timely procedures and coordinates with cornea banks about donations. He refers his cash-pay patients to our program so that he can continue his services on a donated basis. His longstanding partnership and unwavering dedication have significantly improved the quality of life for many families.
Champion of the Year: James Grisolia, MD DR. GRISOLIA HAS BEEN AN INVALUABLE MEMBER OF our program since 2009, providing essential and free neurology consultations to 97 patients through 318 appointments. His commitment to serving kind and hardworking individuals is evident in his compassionate approach; he expresses gratitude for the opportunity to help those in need. Dr. Grisolia ensures each patient receives the care they deserve. Beyond the clinical contributions, Dr. Grisolia has engaged with our program by staying informed about recent law changes and their implications on our underserved communities. He has also played a crucial role in connecting us to another neurology clinic, which resulted in onboarding another neurologist.
Partner of the Year: UCSD Student-Run Free Clinic UCSD STUDENT-RUN Free Clinic has consistently demonstrated executional dedication to serving the San Diego community through its student-run clinic. It has become a vital partner in our program by actively referring patients for specialty-care appointments and surgeries. The clinic’s responsiveness and ease of communication make collaboration seamless, fostering a supportive environment for both patients and healthcare providers. What sets UCSD-SFRC apart is everyone’s commitment to personal connection; they know their patients on an individual level, which greatly enhances the referral process. We regularly received positive feedback about the attending physicians, reflecting the high-quality care provided at the clinic. Their active engagement and compassion for the community make a significant impact on the lives of those they serve.
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Evidence-Based Treatments for Mood Disorders and Addiction at Sharp Mesa Vista For individuals facing drug or alcohol dependency along with a mental health condition such as depression, anxiety or post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), recovery can be especially challenging. Navigating these unique issues is one aim of the Dual Recovery Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) at Sharp Mesa Vista Hospital. The eight-week program includes group therapy sessions led by licensed clinicians in a safe, supportive environment. Patients receive FDA-approved medications to help ease withdrawal symptoms and manage cravings. This medication-assisted therapy (MAT) is provided under the close supervision of a doctor and team of specialists.
lessens their feelings of isolation and shame — while holding one another accountable.
Shelby Espiritu, LMFT, the lead clinician of Dual IOP at Sharp Mesa Vista, explains that stopping substance use
The program also provides opportunities for loved ones
isn’t enough to promote healing and lasting change.
to join patients in therapy. “We realize that addiction
Patients also need help developing healthy coping skills.
affects not only the individual using substances, but also
“Many people with addiction turn to using substances
the entire family unit,” says Espiritu.
due to struggling with a life stressor,” she says. “Substance use is a dysfunctional coping skill that helps patients
The availability of various clinicians, including therapists,
initially and then becomes problematic in their life.”
psychologists, psychiatrists, mental health nurse practitioners and social workers, distinguishes Sharp
Dual IOP includes education sessions in which licensed
Mesa Vista in San Diego. “We are able to collaborate
therapists use various therapy modalities, including
with each other every day within a close-knit team
cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavioral
to devise helpful treatment methods for each of our
therapy (DBT), acceptance and commitment therapy
patients,” says Espiritu.
(ACT) and motivational interviewing (MI). These forms of therapy help patients develop skills to heal from loss,
Sharp Mesa Vista and its sister facility, Sharp McDonald
be assertive and resolve conflict. They also cultivate
Center, provide a range of addiction treatment
confidence and help challenge the shame that often
programs to meet patients’ individual needs. These
accompanies addiction.
include detoxification, residential treatment (RTC), partial hospitalization (PHP) and intensive outpatient
“The goal is to equip our patients with healthy thought
programs (IOP).
processes and skills for growth and self-empowerment,” says Espiritu. “We aim to help our patients know how to
“We believe that patients should have the space to
properly address problems that may arise in their life.”
heal in one central facility. So, we help our patients move from detox to residential, partial hospitalization,
Group therapy is particularly beneficial for encouraging
and finally to intensive outpatient once they are ready.
recovery from substance use and mental health issues.
This promotes a higher chance of effective treatment
Participants in Dual IOP can relate to each other — which
results,” says Espiritu.
If you or a colleague have a patient who may benefit from Dual IOP or other services offered at Sharp Mesa Vista, you can refer them by calling 858-836-8434 or visiting sharp.com/mesavistareferral. SANDIEGOPHYSICIAN .ORG
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AMA Annual 2026 Recap: The House We Inherit A House Under Renovation By Kyle P. Edmonds, MD, FAAHPM
JUNE TOOK ME BACK TO DOWNTOWN CHICAGO for the AMA Annual Meeting, one of two times each year that the unruly, indispensable family of medicine gathers to decide where our profession goes next. This year the new president, Willi Underwood III, MD, handed us an excellent metaphor. Minutes after his oath, Dr. Underwood described the House of Medicine as a house in the literal sense. One you inherit whole. One you don’t get to disown. “When you buy an old house, you inherit everything that comes with it. Its beauty. Its craftsmanship. Its history. But also, its cracks. Its weaknesses. The hidden issues behind the walls. Whether you created those problems or not, once the house belongs to you, you own it,” he said. It framed the whole meeting. Brick by Brick Dr. Underwood, the new president, is a urologic surgeon from Buffalo, New York, the 181st president of the AMA, the third Black physician and second urologist to hold the job. He was inaugurated on a stage with the president of the National Medical Association sitting beside him, its own historical precedent. A prostate cancer survivor of 14 years, Dr. Underwood talked about the system the way a clinician talks about a patient he examined himself. “I’m not telling you what I’ve read. I’m telling you what I’ve lived.” His charge was to stay and fix the place. “Houses do not become stronger because people stand outside pointing at the damage,” he said. “A house is strengthened when courageous people step inside, tell the truth about what needs repair, and commit themselves to rebuilding — brick by brick.” The history in the room was hard to miss. For the first time, a Black president and a Black board chair will lead the AMA at once. And that chair is one of ours. Celebrating Our Own San Diego pediatrician and palliative medicine physician Dr.
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Toluwalasé Ajayi won a second term on the AMA Board of Trustees, and she’ll chair the board this year. She works as a newborn hospitalist and home-based physician for medically fragile children at Rady Children’s, consults in adult palliative medicine at UC San Diego Health, and runs the UC San Diego-Scripps palliative medicine fellowship. Born in Nigeria and immigrating as a refugee in childhood, Dr. Ajayi is the first African-born physician and the first immigrant woman to hold either of the AMA’s two highest offices. The last foreign-born physician to lead at the top was Abraham Jacobi, MD — the father of American pediatrics, and himself a refugee of Germany’s failed 1848 revolutions — who served as AMA president in 1912 and 1913. More than a century apart, two immigrant pediatricians, each convinced a physician’s work doesn’t end at the exam-room door. Dr. Jacobi spent his presidency saying exactly that. This year, Dr. Ajayi put it plainly: “I believe healthcare access must be real, not theoretical, and built on stable coverage, fair payment, and fewer barriers to care.”
scribed. Delegates went after prior authorization, directing the AMA to push for rules that make the insurer reviewers who deny care identify themselves by name, specialty, and NPI, and hold a license in the patient’s own state. They told health AI to carry transparency and physician oversight, at the bedside and inside the payer’s coverage decision alike. As CEO John Whyte, MD, put it: “AI has enormous potential in healthcare, but it cannot replace physician judgment.” They moved to widen access to anti-obesity medications and to take on the system-level drivers of burnout and workplace violence. The splashiest news was perhaps the AMA formally going on record against calling physicians “providers.” While I can attest that the AMA has been against that term for longer than I’ve been there, it’s never too late to go on record again and remind decision makers that what we call physicians shapes what patients understand.
Dr. Underwood closed his own address with a story about our own Lonnie Bristow, MD, the AMA’s first Black president. The two had bonded over a shared respect for Frank Staggers, MD, a urologist and past president of the California Medical Association. Dr. Bristow, he said, once pulled him close and whispered, “I was keeping that seat warm for you.” Now Dr. Underwood returned the line to the room: “I’m keeping this seat warm for you.” What We Carried to Chicago California works through the PacWest Caucus, the bloc of Western delegations that lets a big stretch of the country speak as one. The work of this coalition read like a map of the region’s particular pressures, and some of it could only have come from the West. Delegations asked the AMA to back testing for heavy metals and toxic exposure in the people breathing the aftermath of wildfires, and to defend the federal greenhouse-gas endangerment finding now under threat. Hawaii pressed to widen eligibility for the Native Hawaiian Health Scholarship Program, one of the few pathways leading toward a badly under-resourced workforce. And the maternity-desert problem surfaced from three directions at once: rural capacity, standby payments to keep small hospitals from going dark, and maternity care on military bases that sit inside professional-shortage areas. Fixing What’s Behind the Walls The floor work was the kind of repair Dr. Underwood de-
Leading With Purpose Underwood opened the meeting looking forward. Outgoing president Bobby Mukkamala, MD, closed his year looking back, with more candor than these speeches usually allow. He’d been counting the days he had left: 204 at the Interim Meeting in November, and, he told the House, “Today, it is four.” “I have been counting because this role is a privilege. And because I wanted to make the most of every single day with this platform,” Dr. Mukkamala said. His year had been shaped by recovery from a serious diagnosis, and it left him making the case for prevention. The billboards on the highways out of Flint sell acute care, he noted — the best place for a hip replacement, for bariatric surgery. He wanted to see different ones: “I wish I would see billboards, maybe even from the AMA, broadcasting what we know is essential for good health: early screenings, healthy foods, timely appointments — the true building blocks of a thriving community.” We Own It Once again, the House of Medicine chose repair over demolition. There was no thunderclap this year. Mostly there was patient carpentry — and a handoff of the keys to one of our own here in San Diego. The house is ours, cracks and craftsmanship both. So are the repairs. Alongside Dr. Underwood, we all continue to work for “a system that doesn’t just work for some of us. But a system that works for the sum of us.”
Dr. Edmonds is an inpatient palliative physician in the UC San Diego Palliative Care Program and has been active at the AMA since he was a first-year medical student. He is a delegate to the AMA House of Delegates from California. He offers his usual disclosure that he’s not impartial when it comes to the chair of the AMA Board, Dr. Lasé Ajayi, since the two have been married for many years.
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PART–TIME CARDIOLOGIST AVAILABLE: Dr. Durgadas Narla, MD, FACC is a noninvasive cardiologist looking to work 1-2 days/week or cover an office during vacation coverage in the metro San Diego area. He retired from private practice in Michigan in 2016 and has worked in a San Marcos cardiologist office for the last 5 years, through March 2023. Board certified in cardiology and internal medicine. Active CA license with DEA, ACLS, and BCLS certification. If interested, please call (586) 206-0988 or email dasnarla@gmail.com.
FAMILY PRACTICE | INTERNAL MEDICINE PHYSICIAN: La Jolla Village Family Medical Group is seeking a PT/FT primary care physician to join our well-established private practice. We’ve been caring for our La Jolla/UTC area neighbors for 35+ years providing comprehensive, longitudinal care to patients of all ages. Call responsibilities are minor; hours consistent with a healthy work/life balance. Our office is new, clean, modern, and well-appointed. Our clinical team is collegial, passionate, and close-knit, with a supportive, cohesive support staff. A true private practice where physicians practice artfully and build enduring relationships with patients and colleagues. Seeking a Board-certified, California-licensed MD/DO physician, passionate about medicine and looking to establish roots in a practice dedicated to the art of good medicine. Competitive salary and excellent benefits including medical, dental, vision, and retirement. Send a cover letter and CV to jcataluna@lajollafamilymedical.com. [2880-0520] VENOUS DISEASE SPECIALIST | NORTH COUNTY: La Jolla Vein & Vascular, the premier vein care provider in San Diego, is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Venous Disease Specialist to join our team at our newest location in Vista, CA, nestled in the stunning coastal region of North County San Diego. This full–time position offers competitive salary and benefits, including profitsharing and a 401(k). Our state-of-the-art facility operates Monday through Friday, with no weekend or night shifts, promoting an excellent work-life balance. Ideal candidates may also consider a locum or locum-to-hire arrangement. Join us in making a difference in our patients’ lives while enjoying your dream location! Email cv to jobs@ljvascular.com. [2875-1030] PART–TIME PRIMARY CARE PHYSICIAN: Primary Care Clinic in San Diego searching for parttime physician for 1 to 2 days a week, no afterhours calls. Please send CV to medclinic1@yahoo.com. [2872-0909] OB/GYN POSITION AVAILABE | EL CENTRO: A successful Private OBGYN practice in El Centro, CA seeking a board eligible/ certified OB/GYN. Competitive salary and benefits package is available with a tract of partnership. J-1 Visa applicants are welcome. Send CV to feminacareo@gmail.com or call Katia M. at (760) 352-4103 for more information. [2865-0809] FAMILY MEDICINE/INTERNAL MEDICINE PHYSICIAN: San Diego Family Care is seeking a Family Medicine/Internal Medicine Physician (MD/DO) at its Linda Vista location to provide outpatient care for acute and chronic conditions to a diverse adult population. San Diego Family Care is a federally qualified, culturally competent and affordable health center in San Diego, CA. Job duties include providing complete, high quality primary care and participating in supporting quality assurance programs.
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OFFICE SPACE / REAL ESTATE AVAILABLE MEDICAL OFFICE SPACE FOR SUBLEASE | ENCINITAS: Beautiful, modern medical office space available for sublease in Encinitas, conveniently located just minutes from Interstate 5 with ample on– site parking for patients and staff. At approximately 2,000 sq ft it includes six spacious exam rooms to accommodate both clinic visits and minor procedures. Every room features stunning ocean views, creating a bright and welcoming environment. Additional amenities include a dedicated lab area, small break room, modern security system, and keyless entry. The entire office was fully renovated in 2023 and offers a fresh, contemporary design throughout. Flexible leasing options are available, including the opportunity to sublease a portion of the suite or the entire space. The sublease term is flexible, with the current lease running through July 2028, offering the possibility to assume or negotiate a longer–term lease directly with the landlord thereafter. Contact (760) 783-5502 for pricing and availability. [2902-0512] MEDICAL OFFICE FOR LEASE | CHULA VISTA: Former pediatric clinic which closed due to retirement of owner. Can be used for any medical specialty, podiatry, chiropractor, optometry or medical spa office. Located at 890 Eastlake Parkway in Eastlake Chula Vista, 1163 square feet. With waiting room and exam room chairs, exam tables, some basic medical instruments, credit card and telephone units. Free to use or all can be removed to suit your needs and preferences. Contact (619) 274-9904 or fbarbadillo@ cox.net. [2899-0323] MEDICAL OFFICE SPACE TO SUBLEASE IN VISTA: Recently updated and well–appointed medical office space for partial or full sublease in Vista, CA. This approximately 6,000 square foot clinic is located at 2067 West Vista Way, within a prime medical office building. The space is equipped with 16 exam rooms, 3 restrooms, and ample dedicated office and lab space. The building itself is ADA compliant and offers several amenities, including ample parking, an outdoor atrium, elevators, and public restrooms on all floors. For more information or to discuss sublease terms, please contact Denise at dporter@tpirc.org. [2896-0309] MEDICAL OFFICE AVAILABLE TO RENT | MID– CITY: Practice for sale, medical office available for rent. Centrally located in San Diego’s Mid–City community at 3250 El Cajon Blvd, San Diego, CA 92104. Contact Miguel Losada, MD at (619) 282-2178 or by fax at (619) 282-2179. [2894-1215] AVAILABILITY OF UTC MEDICAL OFFICE: Office in UTC area. 2–3 exam rooms, ample waiting room, 2 private offices. Ground floor location. Just one block from 805 exit. Close to Genesee Ave, all major shopping and restaurants in UTC. Parking available. Ground floor office, handicapped accessible. Six month–one year lease available with possibility to renew. Call (619) 585-0476. Ask for Alisha. [2890-0825] OFFICE SPACE FOR LEASE | AESTHETIC SETTING: Take your practice to the next level with
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5 star facility located with easy freeway access in the heart of San Diego in Sorrento Mesa. Facility includes two operating rooms and two recovery bays, waiting area, State of the Art UPC02 Laser, Endoscopic Equipment with easy parking. Ideal for cosmetic surgery. Competitive Rates. Call Cyndy for more information (858) 658-0595 or email Cyndy@ roydavidmd.com. PRIME LOCATION | MEDICAL BUILDING LEASE OR OWN OPPORTUNITY IN LA MESA: Extraordinary opportunity to lease or lease-to-own a highly visible, freeway-oriented medical building in La Mesa, on Interstate 8 at the 70th Street onramp. Immaculate 2-story, 7.5k square foot property with elevator and ample free on-site parking (45 spaces). Already built out and equipped with MRI/ CAT machine. Easy access to both Alvarado and Sharp Grossmont Hospitals, SDSU, restaurants, and walking distance to 70th St Trolley Station. Perfect for owner-user or investor. Please contact Tracy Giordano [Coldwell Banker West, DRE# 02052571] for more information at (619) 987-5498. KEARNY MESA OFFICE TO SUBLEASE/SHARE: 5643 Copley Dr., Suite 300, San Diego, CA 92111. Perfectly centrally situated within San Diego County. Equidistant to flagship hospitals of Sharp and Scripps healthcare systems. Ample free parking. Newly constructed Class A+ medical office space/ medical use building. 12 exam rooms per half day available for use at fair market value rates. Basic communal medical supplies available for use (including splint/cast materials). Injectable medications and durable medical equipment (DME) and all staff to be supplied by individual physicians’ practices. 1 large exam room doubles as a minor procedure room. Ample waiting room area. In office x-ray with additional waiting area outside of the x-ray room. Orthopedic surgery centric office space. Includes access to a kitchenette/indoor break room, exterior break room and private physician workspace. Open to other MSK physician specialties and subspecialties. Building occupancy includes specialty physicians, physical therapy/occupational therapy (2nd floor), urgent care, and 5 OR ambulatory surgery center (1st floor). For inquiries contact kdowning79@ gmail.com and scurry@ortho1.com for more information. Available for immediate occupancy. LA JOLLA/UTC OFFICE TO SUBLEASE OR SHARE: Modern upscale office near Scripps Memorial, UCSD hospital, and the UTC mall. One large exam/procedure room and one regular-sized exam room. Large physician office for consults as well. Ample waiting room area. Can accommodate any specialty or Internal Medicine. Multiple days per week and full use of the office is available. If interested please email drphilipw@gmail.com. ENCINITAS MEDICAL SPACE AVAILABLE: Newly updated office space located in a medical office building. Two large exam rooms are available M-F and suitable for all types of practice, including subspecialties needing equipment space. Building consists of primary and specialist physicians, great for networking and referrals. Includes access to the break room, bathroom and reception. Large parking lot with free parking for patients. Possibility to share receptionist or bring your own. Please contact coastdocgroup@gmail.com for more information. NORTH COUNTY MEDICAL SPACE AVAILABLE: 2023 W. Vista Way, Suite C, Vista CA 92082. Newly renovated, large office space located in an upscale medical office with ample free parking. Furnishings, decor, and atmosphere are upscale and inviting. It is a great place to build your practice, network and clientele. Just a few blocks from Tri-City Medical Center and across from the urgent care. Includes: multiple exam rooms, access to a kitchenette/break room, two bathrooms, and spacious reception area all located on the property. Wi-Fi is not included. For inquiries contact hosalkarofficeassist@gmail.com or call/text (858) 740-1928.
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FRIDGE & FREEZER EQUIPMENT AVAILABLE | MINT CONDITION: Pristine medical cold storage refrigeration equipment available for purchase by Champions for Health, SDCMS’ philanthropic 501(c)3. Used to store vaccines. Includes 2 (two) commercial– grade Accucold ARG49ML 49 cu ft upright pharmacy refrigerators each with two glass doors, automatic defrost, digital thermostat and stainless steel cabinets (83.75” H x 55.25” W x 31.0” D), plus 1 (one) pharmaceutical–grade TempArmour BFFV15 compact freezer built to ensure stable temperatures and virtually eliminate supply losses (26.5” H x 25.0” W x 31.0” D). All units were acquired new, in use between 2-4 years and in very gently used condition. Units meet all CDC guidelines for vaccine storage. Asking price for each fridge is $4,000 OBO and $2,500 OBO for the freezer. Purchase individually or as a set. Contact Adama at (858) 300–2780 or adama.dyoniziak@ championsfh.org. [2879-0502] NON–PHYSICIAN POSITIONS AVAILABLE NURSE PRACTITIONER | PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT: Open position for Nurse Practitioner/ Physician Assistant for an outpatient adult medicine clinic in Chula Vista. Low volume of patients. No call or weekends. Please send resumes to medclinic1@ yahoo.com. [2876-1121] POSTDOCTORAL SCHOLARS: The Office of Research Affairs, at the University of California, San Diego, in support of the campus, multidisciplinary Organized Research Units (ORUs) https://research. ucsd.edu/ORU/index.html is conducting an open search for Postdoctoral Scholars in various academic disciplines. View this position online: https:// apol-recruit.ucsd.edu/JPF03803. The postdoctoral experience emphasizes scholarship and continued research training. UC’s postdoctoral scholars bring expertise and creativity that enrich the research environment for all members of the UC community, including graduate and undergraduate students. Postdocs are often expected to complete research objectives, publishing results, and may support and/ or contribute expertise to writing grant applications https://apol-recruit.ucsd.edu/JPF03803/apply. [2864-0808] RESEARCH SCIENTISTS (NON–TENURED, ASSISTANT, ASSOCIATE OR FULL LEVEL): The University of California, San Diego campus multidisciplinary Organized Research Units (ORUs) https:// research.ucsd.edu/ORU/index.html is conducting an open search for Research Scientists (non–tenured, assistant, associate or full level). Research Scientists are extramurally funded, academic researchers who develop and lead independent research and creative programs similar to Ladder Rank Professors. They are expected to serve as Principal Investigators on extramural grants, generate high caliber publications and research products, engage in university and public service, continuously demonstrate independent, high quality, significant research activity and scholarly reputation. Appointments and duration vary depending on the length of the research project and availability of funding. Apply now at https:// apol-recruit.ucsd.edu/JPF04449/apply. [2867-0904] PROJECT SCIENTISTS: Project Scientists (non-tenured, Assistant, Associate or Full level): The University of California, San Diego, Office of Research and Innovation https://research.ucsd. edu/, in support of the Campus multidisciplinary Organized Research Units (ORUs) https://research. ucsd.edu/ORU/index.html is conducting an open search. Project Scientists are academic researchers who are expected to make significant and creative contributions to a research team, are not required to carry out independent research but will publish and carry out research or creative programs with supervision. Appointments and duration vary depending on the length of the research project and availability of funding: https://apol-recruit.ucsd.edu/JPF04450/ apply. [2868-0904]
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Day at the Races
Del Mar Thoroughbred Club - Bob Hope Celebrity Suite
Join us for Champions for Health’s Day
at the Races at the Del Mar Thoroughbred Club. Enjoy an exclusive afternoon of exciting horse racing, delicious food, and refreshing drinks while supporting vital healthcare programs for San Diego’s underserved communities.
Saturday, November 14, 2026 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm (1st race is at 12:30 pm)
Del Mar Fairgrounds 260 Jimmy Durante Blvd, Del Mar, CA 92014
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