Physicians Choice Medical Group of San Luis Obispo

Physicians Choice Medical Group of San Luis Obispo

Directory of Physicians & Services Family Medicine

888.560.8799 Contracted Health Plans

Mariella Alvarellos, CA 805.489.2205 901 Oak Park Blvd, #101 Pismo Beach, CA 93449

Commercial Plans

A. Chandrasena, MD z 805.489.2205 901 Oak Park Blvd, #101 Pismo Beach, CA 93449

Aetna Blue Shield Cigna Physicians Choice

Maryam Corwin, MD D 805.474.2600 931 Oak Park Blvd, #101 Pismo Beach, CA 93449

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Senior Plans y Blue Shield 65+ y Physicians Choice Medicare Plus HMO by GEMCare Health Plan y UnitedHealthcare Medicare Solutions z Currently not accepting new patients

Currently accepting patients age 6 and older List is subject to change.

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Not all physicians participate in all plans.

G/MDs and Services/Central Coast/Physicians and Services PCMG SLO/030813

Joseph Cruz, MD z 805.773.7440 2 James Way, #209 Pismo Beach, CA 93449

Cary Fitchmun, MD 805.474.2600 931 Oak Park Blvd, #101 Pismo Beach, CA 93449

Mario San Bartolome, MD z 805.489.2205 901 Oak Park Blvd. #101 Pismo Beach, CA 93449

Ernest Jones, MD 805.474.2600 931 Oak Park Blvd, #101 Pismo Beach CA 93449

Dewey Sandberg, MD 805.474.2600 931 Oak Park Blvd, #101 Pismo Beach, CA 93449

Scott Robertson, MD 805.597.6715 1941 Johnson Ave, #301 San Luis Obispo, CA 93401

Alice Wallack, MD z 805.474.2600 931 Oak Park Blvd, #101 Pismo Beach, CA 93449

David Ruiz, MD 805.474.2600 931 Oak Park Blvd, #101 Pismo Beach, CA 93449

Klyda White, DO 805.434.2024 292 Posada Lane, B Templeton, CA 93465

A. San Bartolome, MD z 805.489.2205 901 Oak Park Blvd, #101 Pismo Beach, CA 93449

Internal Medicine Phoebe Chen, MD z 805.773.6500 2 James Way, #109 Pismo Beach, CA 93449 Frank Collie, MD z 805.543.8310 148 Casa St San Luis Obispo, CA 93405 Megan Ellman, MD z 805.489.2205 901 Oak Park Blvd, #101 Pismo Beach, CA 93449 Julie Fallon, MD z 805.434.9900 295 Posada Lane, D Templeton, CA 93465 Karen Fong, MD z 805.242.4455 1551 Bishop St, #310 San Luis Obispo, CA 93401 Richard Heather, MD 805.528.1812 2035 9th St, A Los Osos, CA 93402 David Javitz, MD 805.541.1177 689 Tank Farm Rd, #220 San Luis Obispo, CA 93401 Joyce Kellawon, MD 805.541.1177 689 Tank Farm Rd, #220 San Luis Obispo, CA 93401 Elliot Klaw, MD 805.541.1177 689 Tank Farm Rd, #220 San Luis Obispo, CA 93401 Garry Kolb, MD 805.772.2707 695 Morro Ave Morro Bay, CA 93442 Mary Lowery, MD 805.489.2205 901 Oak Park Blvd, #101 Pismo Beach, CA 93449

Cu Nguyen, MD 805.541.1177 689 Tank Farm Rd, #220 San Luis Obispo, CA 93401 Kenneth Shapiro, MD 805.239.1488 265 Posada Lane, C Templeton, CA 93465 Armando Siqueiros, MD 805.597.6715 1941 Johnson Ave, #203 San Luis Obispo, CA 93401 Mark Stilphen, MD 805.541.1177 689 Tank Farm Rd, #220 San Luis Obispo, CA 93401 Charles Sturgeon, MD z 805.541.1177 689 Tank Farm Rd, #220 San Luis Obispo, CA 93401 Anthony Wolfe, MD z 805.548.8585 77 Casa St, #204 San Luis Obispo, CA 93405

Pediatrics Julie Anselmo, MD 805.549.0888 1235 Osos St, #100 San Luis Obispo, CA 93401 Also 805.434.3796 1320 Las Tablas Rd, D Templeton, CA 93465 Tamara Battle, MD 805.549.0888 1235 Osos St, #100 San Luis Obispo, CA 93404 Also 805.434.3796 1320 Las Tablas Rd, D Templeton, CA 93465 Rene Bravo, MD 805.544.4460 3241 S Higuera St San Luis Obispo, CA 93401

James Coryell, MD 805.549.0888 1235 Osos St, #100 San Luis Obispo, CA 93401 Also 805.434.3796 1320 Las Tablas Rd, D Templeton, CA 93465 Wanda Lo, MD 805.549.0888 1235 Osos St, #100 San Luis Obispo, CA 93401 Also 805.434.3796 1320 Las Tablas Rd, D Templeton, CA 93465 Richard Macias, MD 805.549.0888 1235 Osos St, #100 San Luis Obispo, CA 93401 Also 805.434.3796 1320 Las Tablas Road, D Templeton, CA 93465 William Morgan, MD 805.473.3262 154 Traffic Way Arroyo Grande, CA 93420 Parvin Nahvi, MD 805.434.3737 262 Posada Lane, A Templeton, CA 93465

Mary Nave, MD 805.434.3737 262 Posada Lane, A Templeton, CA 93465 Richard Peterson, MD 805.434.1438 1050 Las Tablas Rd, #13 Templeton, CA 93465 Dale Rowland, MD 805.549.0888 1235 Osos St, #100 San Luis Obispo, CA 93401 Also 805.434.3796 1320 Las Tablas Rd, D Templeton, CA 93465 Sasha Szytel, MD 805.544.4460 3241 S Higuera St San Luis Obispo, CA 93401 Jeffrey Thompson, MD 805.473.2828 260 Station Way, D Arroyo Grande, CA 93420 Amy Webb, MD 805.474.8700 911 Oak Park Blvd, #107 Pismo Beach, CA 93449

Physicians Choice Medical Group of San Luis Obispo Specialists Allergy & Immunology

Shields Abernathy, MD 805.434.1000 1050 Las Tablas Rd, #3 Templeton, CA 93465 Randy Johnson, MD 805.922.6610 2151 S College Dr, #105 Santa Maria, CA 93455

Cardiology

Armin Bandari, MD 805.434.2262 295 Posada Ln, #A Templeton, CA 93465 Mark Bocchicchio, MD 805.782.8844 1941 Johnson Ave, #101 San Luis Obispo, CA 93401 Andrew Dennish, MD 805.434.2262 295 Posada Ln, #A Templeton, CA 93465 Robert Doria, MD 805.782.8844 1941 Johnson Ave, #101 San Luis Obispo, CA 93401 Michael Famularo, MD 805.782.8844 1941 Johnson Ave, #101 San Luis Obispo, CA 93401 Lorianna Pallai Fletcher, MD 805.782.8844 1941 Johnson Ave, #101 San Luis Obispo, CA 93401 Steven Pontius, MD 805.782.8844 1941 Johnson Ave, #101 San Luis Obispo, CA 93401 David Puro, MD 805.782.8844 1941 Johnson Ave, #101 San Luis Obispo, CA 93401

Mark Sada, MD 805.782.8844 1941 Johnson Ave, #101 San Luis Obispo, CA 93401

John Siebenlist, MD 805.541.0668 1551 Bishop St, #220 San Luis Obispo, CA 93401

Robert Evans, MD 805.614.9880 116 S Palisade Dr, #306 Santa Maria, CA 93454

Ram Setty, MD 805.928.5797 206 S Stratford Ave, #A Santa Maria, CA 93454

Encocrinology

Jeffrey Mundorf, MD 805.549.0784 1551 Bishop St, #230 San Luis Obispo, CA 93401

Kenneth Stevens, MD 805.540.3333 3231 S Higuera St San Luis Obispo, CA 93401 Andrea Tackett, MD 805.782.8844 1941 Johnson Ave, #101 San Luis Obispo, CA 93401 Lawrence Von Dollen, MD 805.434.2262 295 Posada Ln, #A Templeton, CA 93465 Michael Wiechmann, MD 805.782.8844 1941 Johnson Ave, #101 San Luis Obispo, CA 93401

Cardiology, Pediatric Dale Rowland, MD 805.434.3796 1320 Las Tablas Rd, #D Templeton, CA 93465

Chiropractic

Thomas Baxter, DC 805.544.5779 177 Santa Rosa St, #1 San Luis Obispo, CA 93405

Dermatology

Bradley Kurgis, MD 805.434.5563 1320 Las Tablas Rd, #B Templeton, CA 93465 Pierre Labrecque, MD 805.739.0033 120 N Miller St, #C Santa Maria, CA 93454

Jeanne Bernard, MD 805.546.9911 2074 Parker St, #120 San Luis Obispo, CA 93401 Michael Lai, MD 805.349.8972 1510 E Main St, #104 Santa Maria, CA 93454 Mark Stilphen, MD 805.541.1177 689 Tank Farm Rd, #220 San Luis Obispo, CA 93401

Gastroenterology

Steven Carlson, MD 805.543.8822 1551 Bishop St, #250 San Luis Obispo, CA 93401 Gary Cushing, MD 805.549.7843 1551 Bishop St, #510 San Luis Obispo, CA 93401

Igor Nastaskin, MD 805.614.9880 116 S Palisade Dr, #306 Santa Maria, CA 93454 Jonathan Riegler, MD 805.226.4106 1255 Las Tablas Rd, #201 Templeton, CA 93465 Vance Rodgers, MD 805.786.4563 1551 Bishop St, #230 San Luis Obispo, CA 93401 Paul Wetzel, MD 805.434.5530 1255 Las Tablas Rd, #201 Templeton, CA 93465 Daniel Zovich, MD 805.434.2434 1255 Las Tablas Rd, #201 Templeton, CA 93465

Hematology/Oncology

Neurology

Kota Chandra Shekar, MD 805.434.0333 1310 Las Tablas Rd, #204 Templeton, CA 93465

David Filippi, MD 805.547.2224 2 James Way Pismo Beach, CA 93449

Hematology/Oncology, Pediatric

Lawrence Fogel, MD 805.543.1683 628 California Blvd, #A3 San Luis Obispo, CA 93401

Sanjay Ganpule, MD 805.434.0333 1310 Las Tablas Rd, #204 Templeton, CA 93465

Daniel Greenfield, MD 805.569.8394 320 W Pueblo St Santa Barbara, CA 93102

David Slomiany, MD 805.569.8394 2329 Oak Park Ln, 2nd Floor Santa Barbara, CA 93105

Infectious Diseases

Christopher Holland, MD 805.547.2275 620 California Blvd, #J San Luis Obispo, CA 93401 Jethro Ritter, MD 805.547.2275 620 California Blvd, #J San Luis Obispo, CA 93401

Infertility

Thomas Clark, MD 805.547.2275 620 California Blvd, #J San Luis Obispo, CA 93401

Peter Masny, MD 805.547.2224 2 James Way, #101 Pismo Beach, CA 93449 Darius Soleimany, MD 805.543.8492 1551 Bishop St, #450 San Luis Obispo, CA 93401

Obstetrics & Gynecology

See Well Woman Care page

Ophthalmology

Larry Baldwin, MD 805.781.3937 689 Tank Farm Rd, #100 San Luis Obispo, CA 93401

Wendy Chang, MD 805.569.1950 3230 Bath St, #307 Santa Barbata, CA 93105

Frank Basich, MD 805.781.3937 689 Tank Farm Rd, #100 San Luis Obispo, CA 93401

Mark Surrey, MD 805.658.9112 4080 Loma Vista Rd, #P Ventura, CA 93003

W James Gealy Jr, MD 805.781.3937 689 Tank Farm Rd, #100 San Luis Obispo, CA 93401 Also 805.434.597 234 Heather Ct, #102 Templeton, CA 93465

Nephrology

Eugene Galperin, MD 805.548.8585 77 Casa St, #204 San Luis Obispo, CA 93405 Scott Morey Jr, MD 805.548.8585 77 Casa St, #204 San Luis Obispo, CA 93405 Brian Penton, MD 805.548.8585 77 Casa St, #204 San Luis Obispo, CA 93405

Terry Kaiura, MD 805.781.3937 689 Tank Farm Rd, #100 San Luis Obispo, CA 93401 Also 805.434.5970 234 Heather Ct, #102 Templeton, CA 93465 Glenn Oelker, MD 805.781.3937 689 Tank Farm Rd, #100 San Luis Obispo, CA 93401

Also 805.434.5970 234 Heather Ct, #102 Templeton, CA 93465

Also 805.922.5655 1300 E Cypress St, E2 Santa Maria, CA 93454

Rena Stathacopoulos, MD 805.781.3937 689 Tank Farm Rd, #100 San Luis Obispo, CA 93401 Also 805.434.5970 234 Heather Ct, #102 Templeton, CA 93465

Jashvant Patel, MD 805.544.7246 10 Santa Rosa St, #201 San Luis Obispo, CA 93405 Also 805.922.5655 1300 E Cypress St, E2 Santa Maria, CA 93454

Ophthalmology, Pediatric

Carlos Untal, MD 805.922.5655 1300 E Cypress St, E2 Santa Maria, CA 93454

Rena Stathacopoulos, MD 805.781.3937 689 Tank Farm Rd, #100 San Luis Obispo, CA 93401 Also 805.434.5970 234 Heather Ct, #102 Templeton, CA 93465

Otolaryngology (ENT)

Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation

Joseph Benjamin Griffin, MD 805.543.5908 865 Aerovista Pl, #120 San Luis Obispo, CA 93401

Roman P Bukachevsky, MD 805.434.5960 295 Posada Ln, #B Templeton, CA 93465

Francis Lagatutta, MD 805.928.7361 135 Carmen Ln Santa Maria, CA 93454

Raymund Llaurado, MD 805.922.6641 880 Oak Park Blvd, #102 Arroyo Grande, CA 93420

Richard Martin, MD 805.459.2508 260 S Halcyon Rd Arroyo Grande, CA 93422

Mendy MacCabee, MD 805.773.7440 2 James Way, #209 Pismo Beach, CA 93449

Podiatry

Michael Malotte, MD 805.541.2368 895 Aerovista Pl, #103 San Luis Obispo, CA 93401 Lisa June Molin, MD 805.541.2368 895 Aerovista Pl, #103 San Luis Obispo, CA 93401 Robert Stewart, MD 805.541.2368 895 Aerovista Pl, #103 San Luis Obispo, CA 93401

Pain Management

Timothy Kuang, MD 805.544.7246 10 Santa Rosa St, #201 San Luis Obispo, CA 93405

Scott Adams, DPM 805.481.0881 310 S Halcyon Rd, #101 Arroyo Grande, CA 93420 Also 805.543.1509 3970 Broad St, # 5 San Luis Obispo, CA 93401 Christopher Byrne, DPM 805.543.7788 1551 Bishop St, #210B San Luis Obispo, CA 93401 Also 805.434.2009 1101 Las Tablas Rd, #K Templeton, CA 93465 Steven Clark, DPM 805.481.9100 911 Oak Park Blvd, #106 Pismo Beach, CA 93449

Also 805.354.7990 1525 E Main St, #B Santa Maria, CA 93454 Nathan Ecklund, DPM 805.481.0881 310 S Halcyon Rd, #101 Arroyo Grande, CA 93420 Also 805.543.1509 3970 Broad St, #5 San Luis Obispo, CA 93401 Jeff Eidelman, DPM 805.722.4474 244 Pacific St Morro Bay, CA 93442 Also 805.544.1005 620 California Blvd, #N San Luis Obispo, CA 93401 Michael Flaherty, DPM 805.489.9555 310 S Halcyon, #101 Arroyo Grande, CA 93420 Nick Gunasayan, DPM 805.540.5770 35 Casa St, #320 San Luis Obispo, CA 93405 Also 805.226.4060 1310 Los Tablas Rd, #205 Templeton, CA 93465 Richard Norman, DPM 805.481.1557 2 James Way, #205 Pismo Beach, CA 93449 Brian O'Carroll, DPM 805.481.9100 911 Oak Park Blvd, #106 Pismo Beach, CA 93449 Also 805.349.7990 1525 E Main St, #B Santa Maria, CA 93454 Brandon Slade, DPM 805.543.7788 1551 Bishop St, #210B San Luis Obispo, CA 93401 Also 805.434.2009 1101 Las Tablas Rd, #K Templeton, CA 93465

Psychiatry Margaret Bauman, MD 805.540.7060 3220 S Higuera St, #306 San Luis Obispo, CA 93401 Marlene Cordero, MD 805.434.5013 350 Posada Ln, #203 Templeton, CA 93465 Angeline De Guzman, MD 805.922.1093 301 E Cook St, #K Santa Maria, CA 93454 Pedro Guimaraes, MD 805.540.0279 1035 Peach St, #201 San Luis Obispo, 93401 Joseph Schwartz, MD 805.545.5720 1428 Phillips Ln, #102 San Luis Obispo, CA 93405

Psychiatry Neurology Elisa Feingold, MD 805.545.5720 1428 Phillips Ln, #102 San Luis Obispo, CA 93405 Douglas Murphy, MD 805.541.6000 175 Santa Rosa St San Luis Obispo, CA 93405

Pulmonary Disease Laura Lubarsky, MD 805.543.4407 1428 Phillips Ln, #203 San Luis Obispo, CA 93401 Also 805.543.4407 350 Posada Ln, #104 Templeton, CA 93465 Ross Michel, MD 805.543.4407 1428 Phillips Ln, #203 San Luis Obispo, CA 93401 Also 805.543.4407 350 Posada Ln, #104 Templeton, CA 93465 Michael Ryan, MD 805.543.4407 1428 Phillips Ln, #203 San Luis Obispo, CA 93401

Also 805.543.4407 350 Posada Ln, #104 Templeton, CA 93465 Mark Soll, MD 805.543.4407 1428 Phillips Ln, #203 San Luis Obispo, CA 93401 Also 805.543.4407 350 Posada Ln, #104 Templeton, CA 93465 Thomas Vendegna, MD 805.543.4407 1428 Phillips Ln, #203 San Luis Obispo, CA 93401 Also 805.543.4407 350 Posada Ln, #104 Templeton, CA 93465

Radiation Oncology Jonathan Abelson, MD 805.541.1932 100 Casa St, #C San Luis Obispo, CA 93405 Esmond Chan, MD 805.541.1932 100 Casa St, #C San Luis Obispo, CA 93405 Jeffrey Gilroy, MD 805.541.1932 100 Casa St, #C San Luis Obispo, CA 93405 Case Ketting, MD 805.925.2529 1325 E Church St, #301 Santa Maria CA 93454 James Longo, MD 805.434.1859 274 Heather Ct Templeton, CA 93465 Jonathan Stella, MD 805.541.1932 100 Casa St, #C San Luis Obispo, CA 93405 Jeffrey Wu, MD 805.349.9393 1325 E Church St, #101 Santa Maria, CA 93454

Rheumatology Frank Scott, DO 805.473.4001 860 Oak Park Blvd, #204 Arroyo Grande, CA 93420

Surgery, Cardiovascular David Canvasser, MD 805.556.6001 911 Oak Park Blvd, #102 Pismo Beach, CA 93449 Luke Faber, MD 805.556.6001 911 Oak Park Blvd, #102 Pismo Beach, CA 93449 Stephen Freyaldenhoven, MD 805.556.6001 911 Oak Park Blvd, #102 Pismo Beach, CA 93449 James Skow, MD 805.556.6001 911 Oak Park Blvd, #102 Pismo Beach, CA 93449

Surgery, General Winston Anderson, MD 805.772.9712 685 Morro Ave Morro Bay, CA 93442 Also 805.5438.711 77 Casa St, #103 San Luis Obispo, CA 93405 John Blaney, MD 805.434.3133 292 Posada Ln, #C Templeton, CA 93465 David Bolivar, MD 805.434.3133 292 Posada Ln, #C Templeton, CA 93465 Thomas Bosshardt, MD 805.546.0411 921 Oak Park Blvd, #201A Pismo Beach, CA 93449 Michael Foran, MD 805.434.2253 292 Posada Ln, #C Templeton, CA 93465 Edwin Hayashi, MD 805.546.0411 921 Oak Park Blvd, #201A Pismo Beach, CA 93449

Also 805.546.0411 77 Casa St, #201 San Luis Obispo, CA 93405

Michael Laird, MD 805.473.4949 921 Oak Park Blvd, #204 Pismo Beach, CA 93449

Mark Montgomery, MD 805.682.2267 2323 De Le Vina St, #201 Santa Barbara, CA 93105

Howard Hayashi, MD 805.546.0411 921 Oak Park Blvd, #201A Pismo Beach, CA 93449 Also 805.546.0411 77 Casa St, #201 San Luis Obispo, CA 93405

Renee Lauritzen, MD 805.542.9678 1500 Palm St, #A San Luis Obispo, CA 93401

Robert Ruth, MD 805.682.2267 2323 De La Vina St, #201 Santa Barbara, CA 93105

Lee Piatek, MD 805.542.9678 1500 Palm St, #A San Luis Obispo, CA 93401

Surgery, Plastic/ Facial

Stephen Tidik, MD 805.544.8993 77 Casa St, #103 San Luis Obispo, CA 93405 Also 805.546.0411 921 Oak Park Blvd, #201A Pismo Beach, CA 93449

Surgery, Neurosurgery Alan Edelman, MD 805.928.0838 821 E Chapel St, #204 Santa Maria, CA 93454

Donald Ramberg, MD 805.543.6710 699 California Blvd, #B San Luis Obispo, CA 93401 Harold Segal, MD 805.543.4319 140 Casa St San Luis Obispo, CA 93405

Surgery, Orthopedic

Sean Devine, MD 805.541.4600 862 Meinecke Ave, #100 San Luis Obispo, CA 93405 Thomas Ferro, MD 805.481.3685 860 Oak Park Blvd, #200 Arroyo Grande, CA 93420 Jonathan Fow, MD 805.473.0700 200 Station Way, #C Arroyo Grande, CA 93420 Kenneth Fryer, MD 805.541.4600 862 Meinecke Ave, #100 San Luis Obispo, CA 93405

Otto Schueckler, MD 805.541.4600 862 Meinecke Ave, #100 San Luis Obispo, CA 93405 Newton Birrell Smith, MD 805.434.0876 350 Posada Ln, #201 Templeton, CA93465 Marc Weise, MD 805.773.2650 2 James Way, #115 Pismo Beach, CA 93449 Daniel Woods, MD 805.541.4600 862 Meinecke Ave, #100 San Luis Obispo, CA 93405

Surgery Orthopedic/ Pediatric

Sean Early, MD 805.550.9330 2 James Way, #112 Pismo Beach, CA 93449 Also 805.687.2424 2417 Castillo St Santa Barbara, CA 93105 Michael Maguire, MD 805.550.9330 2 James Way, #112 Pismo Beach, CA 93449 Also 805.687.2424 2417 Castillo St Santa Barbara, CA 93105

Surgery, Orthopedic/ Hands

Michael Behrman, MD 805.682.2267 2323 De La Vina St, #201 Santa Barbara, CA 93105

Raymond Llaurado, MD 805.922.6641 880 Oak Park Blvd, #102 Arroyo Grande, CA93420

Surgery, Plastic/ Reconstructive

James Louis Grisez, MD 805.489.1409 200 Station Way, #200B Arroyo Grande, CA 93420 Wally Hosn, MD 805.541.030 1250 Peach St, #D San Luis Obospo, CA 93401 Ke Ping Tsao, MD 805.543.9377 1035 Peach St, #303 San Luis Obispo, CA 93401

Urology

Craig Canfield, MD 805.349.7133 525 E Plaza Dr, #304 Santa Maria, CA 93454 Also 805.541.1111 35 Casa St, #307 San Luis Obispo, CA 93405

Michael Clayton, MD 805.473.7818 921 Oak Park Blvd, #202 Pismo Beach, CA 93449 Also 805.349.7133 525 E Plaza Dr, #304 Santa Maria, CA 93454 Also 805.541.1111 35 Casa St, #307 San Luis Obispo, CA 93405 Christopher Johnson, MD 805.349.7133 525 E Plaza Dr, #304 Santa Maria, CA 93454 Paul Klosterman, MD 805.473.7818 921 Oak Park Blvd, #202 Pismo Beach, CA 93449 Also 805.541.1111 35 Casa St, #307 San Luis Obispo, CA 93405 Joseph Kuntze, MD 805.541.1111 35 Casa St, #307 San Luis Obispo, CA 93405 Also 805.434.1408 1310 Las Tablas Rd, #201 Templeton, CA 93465 Hugh Perkin, MD 805.541.1111 35 Casa St, #307 San Luis Obispo, CA 93405 Also 805.434.1408 1310 Las Tablas Rd, #201 Templeton, CA 93465


Laboratory, Radiology, Speech, Physical & Occupational Therapy Services Laboratory Services

Speech Therapy Services

Arroyo Grande Community Hospital 805.473.7633 345 South Halcyon Rd Arroyo Grande, CA 93420


French Hospital Los Osos Draw Station 805.528.8977 2122 Ninth St, #110 Los Osos, CA 93402

Therapies to Grow On 805.547.1755 187 Tank Farm Rd San Luis Obispo, CA 93401

French Hospital Morro Bay Draw Station 805.772.2784 246 Pacific St Morro Bay, CA 93442 Central Coast Pathology 805.238.5500 416 Spring Street #102 Paso Robles, CA 93446 Central Coast Pathology 805.226.4990 225 Posada Ln, A Templeton, CA 93465 French Hospital Medical Center 805.543.5353 1911 Johnson Ave San Luis Obispo, CA 93401 Bear Valley Shopping Center 805.781.0449 12326 Los Osos Valley Rd San Luis Obispo, CA 93405

Physical & Occupational Therapy Services Radiology Services Arroyo Grande Community Hospital 805.473.7670 345 South Halcyon Rd Arroyo Grande, CA 93420 French Hospital Medical Center 805.542.6392 1911 Johnson Ave San Luis Obispo, CA 93401 Radiology Diagnostic Center (Plain Films Only) 805.434.0829 1310 Las Tablas, #103 Templeton, CA 93465

ARC Physical Therapy 805.434.4885 1051 Las Tablas Rd Templeton, CA 93465 Arroyo Grande Community Hospital 805.473.7670 345 South Halcyon Rd Arroyo Grande, CA 93420


Urgent & Emergent Care Urgent Care Centers Doctors Med Plus Medical Center 805.474.8450 877 Oak Park Blvd Pismo Beach, CA 93449 Med Stop Medical Clinic 805.549.8880 283 Madonna Rd, Suite B San Luis Obispo, CA 93405 Med Stop Medical Clinic 805.226.4222 416 Spring St, Suite 101 Paso Robles, CA 93446 Medworks Medical Center 805.434.3699 350 Posado Ln, Suite 102 Templeton, CA 93465

Urgent Care of Morro Bay 805.771.0108 783 Quintana Road Suite 1 Morro Bay, CA 93442

Hospitals French Hospital 805.543.5353 1911 Johnson Ave San Luis Obispo, CA 93401



Well Woman Care Obstetricians & Gynecologists Obstetrics & Gynecology Larry Hirsch, MD 805.466.9001 4555 El Camino Real, B Atascadero, CA 93422 Aaron Kromhout, MD 805.548.0033 1941 Johnson Ave, #202 San Luis Obispo, CA 93401 Patrick Spalding, MD 805.543.1863 2 James Way, #106 Pismo Beach, CA 93449

Gynecology Only

If you are a woman enrolled in Physicians Choice Medical Group of San Luis Obispo, you may self-refer to an OB/GYN for your annual well woman exam, gynecological and obstetrical care. This benefit is being offered by the physicians listed on the right. To take advantage of this benefit, please call the physician of choice, identify yourself as a Physicians Choice Medical Group of San Luis Obispo member and schedule an appointment. If you have any questions regarding this benefit, please call the Physicians Choice Medical Group of San Luis Obispo Customer Service Department at 888.560.8799.

Arthur Segal, MD 805.544.4883 184 Casa St San Luis Obispo, CA 93405


Optometry Referrals Check your health plan benefits. Many health plan benefits include one routine eye examination per 12-month period. Physicians Choice Medical Group of San Luis Obispo has contracted with the following local optometrist to provide these services on a self-referral basis: To request an authorization for a routine eye exam: Make an appointment with the optometrist listed above. Please have your health plan identification card available. Your appointment should be scheduled after five working days to allow time to verify eligibility and benefits. The optometrist’s office will coordinate an authorization from Managed Care Systems, LLC, administrators for Physicians Choice Medical Group of San Luis Obispo. This authorization covers the routine optometry examination only. If you have questions about your eyewear benefit, please contact the Benefits Coordinator at your place of employment.

Optometrtists Joseph Horne, OD 805.781.3937 689 Tank Farm Rd, #100 San Luis Obispo, CA 93401 Also 805.434.5970 234 Heather Court, Suite 102 Templeton, CA 93465

Tiffany Smart, OD 805.772.1269 590 Harbor St Morro Bay, CA 93442

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Generic medications are safe, effective, carefully manufactured and priced well below brand-name products. Given all of this, there is still a great deal of doubt regarding these medications. Many fear that they are simply not as good as brand-named products. Why is there such controversy? The main source is a good deal of misinformation. This overview of generic medications will give you an appreciation for their role in your drug therapy. Understand that while not all medications should be substituted with generics, at least 60 percent of prescriptions can be appropriately filled with generic products.

What is a generic medication? A generic medication contains the same ingredient, in the same quantity and dosage form as the brand-name product. A generic drug goes through a comparable Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval process as a brand-name product. The generic must be bioequivalent alent to the brand-name product; the same amount of drug ug must get into the body to produce the same effect. Interestingly, data demonstrate that the variation between ween generic and brand-named products is generally no greater reater than the variation between different lots of the branddname product.

Is the quality of a generic drug the same as a brand-name drug? Quality remains a prime concern when considering ring generic medications. All medications, generic or brand, and, go through the same stringent assessment by the FDA. A. The manufacturing processes are controlled to the same ame degree. Packaging and storage are regulated in an identical manner. The quality is the same. In fact, brandname companies manufacture over 55 percent of thee generic products on the market.

How does the cost of a generic drug compare to a brand-name drug? Generic drugs are less expensive; about 30 to 75 percent less; they are not cheap. Generic products are less expensive than their branded predecessors for several good reasons, including a much less expensive marketing approach, reduced need to recoup research and development investments and a significantly more competitive market place. Generic drugs must be sold for less because that is the only advantage they offer all parameters being essentially equal, cost must be less. The next time you are faced with beginning a round of drug therapy, ask your physician about the availability of a generic, and whether such a product is appropriate for your condition. Follow this with similar questions for your pharmacist, “Is the generic a good one ‘A’ rated?” and “How much money will this save?” If your physician and pharmacist are comfortable with a generic substitution, you should consider it. You will pay a lower copay, and will get a good product at a good price. If you want to learn more about generic medications, consult your family physician, or there is a wealth of information on the Internet. Type in “generic” and “drugs” and then go browsing. By Stephen Dodge, PharmD.

Communicating With Your Doctor Communication is the key to establishing a good doctor-patient relationship For some people, a visit to their doctor is an intimidating experience. One way to make a visit to your doctor’s office more rewarding is to know ahead of time how to make the most of the doctor-patient relationship. The doctor-patient relationship is really a partnership. The doctor provides medical assistance and guidance, and the patient provides information, asks questions and follows the treatment plan. The following suggestions can help you more effectively communicate with your doctor during your visit: z Prepare for your appointment beforehand. Write down information to share with your doctor such as: y the problem or concern y the symptoms, when they started y how often the symptoms occur y the part of the body involved y if you have had the symptoms before y any family members with the same symptoms or illness z home remedies or over-the-counter medications you have tried z Bring any related health records with you to your appointment. These records should include information about allergies and other health problems. Also, tell your doctor about any medications prescribed by another doctor and nonprescription medications you use.

z Be specific when describing your symptoms to your doctor. Avoid vague statements such as “I feel sick.” Instead say “For the past five days I have had headaches and nausea.” The more details you provide, the easier it will be to make a diagnosis. z When your doctor offers information, make sure that everything is completely clear. If your doctor prescribes medication, ask what the medication is, how to take it, and what side effects might be involved. Take notes during your visit. You won’t benefit from your doctor’s advice if you don’t remember it. z Keep the lines of communication open so that your doctor knows how you are progressing. Remember, by becoming more actively involved in the doctor-patient relationship, you can actually improve the quality of the health care you receive.

Physicians Choice Medical Group of San Luis Obispo

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