In The News
IN THE
NEWS for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy, San Joaquin Medical Society. Dr. Rishwain is accepting new patients and accepts most health insurances including Hill Physicians and Medcore. Dignity Health Medical Group Stockton is affiliated with Dignity Health St. Joseph’s Medical Center in Stockton.
George Rishwain, MD Dignity Health Medical Group – Stockton Welcomes Dr. George Rishwain
Dignity Health Medical Group – Stockton is proud to welcome George Rishwain, MD, to its expanding team of specialists. Dr. Rishwain specializes in gastroenterology and has practiced medicine for over 35 years. Dr. Rishwain is a graduate of the Creighton University School of Medicine and is a member of the American Medical Association, California Medical Association, American Gastroenterological Association, American Society
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Sheela Kapre, MD, FCCP, FACP San Joaquin Board of Supervisors Appoints Hospital Chief Medical Officer as a New Commissioner for Health Plan of San Joaquin (HPSJ) Governing Board
San Joaquin County Director of Health Care Services Greg
Diederich – San Joaquin Health Commission chair – announced the San Joaquin County Board of Supervisors has formally appointed San Joaquin General Hospital (SJGH) Chief Medical Officer (CMO) Sheela Kapre, MD, FCCP, FACP, to the board of the Health Commission, the HPSJ governing board. Board certified in critical care and internal medicine, Dr. Kapre has been at SJGH for over 30 years, and since 2013 she has been the hospital’s chief medical officer. She also is director of the intensive care unit and supervisor of clinical utilization management. “One of our greatest strengths is the blend of public servants, community representatives, and local physicians,” said Diederich. “With her commitment to bringing the finest health care to the northern Central Valley, and her vast experience as a doctor, administrator, teacher, and mentor for new generations of dedicated, bright health care professionals, Dr. Kapre is an invaluable addition to the Commission,” Diederich added.
SUMMER 2016