PHYSICIANS

José A. Chibrás, M.D., Chief Medical Officer; Interim CEO eff. 06/16/10
Area of Practice: Internal Medicine
Board certification: Perpetual Board Qualified, American Board of Internal Medicine
Residency: Michigan State University, Internal Medicine
Internship and Residency: University of Iowa, Internal Medicine
M.D., Michigan State University College of Human Medicine
B.A. in Biology, UC Santa Cruz
Language proficiencies: English, Spanish
Year joined Salud: 2000

Volunteer Positions while employed at Salud: Clinical Volunteer Faculty: UC Davis Department of Family Medicine; San Jose State University Pre-Medical Volunteer Instructor; Mentor to Humphrey Fellows, UC Santa Cruz

Flavio Cornejo, D.O.
Area of Practice: Family Practice
Board certification: Family Practice
Residency: Stanislaus Family Practice Residency, UC Davis
D.O., University of Medicine and Dentistry School of Osteopathic Medicine
Kinesiology and Psychology, San Jose State University
Language proficiencies: Spanish and English
Year joined Salud: 2010

Arthur S. Dover, M.D.
Area of Practice: Pediatrics
Board certification: American Academy of Pediatrics
Residency: Resident in Pediatrics, University of Iowa
Internship: Intern in Pediatrics, Children's Hospital, Los Angeles
M.D., University of Southern California
M.S. Microbiology, University of Chicago; Diploma Course in Tropical Medicine & Hygiene, London School, UK
B.S. Microbiology, University of Chicago
Language proficiencies: Fluent in Spanish and Portuguese, including medical terminology
Year joined Salud: 2009

Devon Rossetto Francis, M.D.
Area of Practice: Pediatrics
Residency: Pediatrics, University of California, Los Angeles
M.D., Boston University School of Medicine
B.S., Chemistry, Humboldt State University
Language proficiencies: Spanish
Year joined Salud: 2009

Judith A. Garcia, M.D.
Area of Practice: Family Medicine
Board certification: Board Certified in Family Medicine by the American Board of Family Medicine
Residency: Family Medicine Residency, University of California, Irvine
M.D., University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey (UMDNJ)
Language proficiencies: Spanish
Year joined Salud: 2009

Dr. Garcia is married with a 5 year old daughter.  She loves to hike and travel, play sports and dance.  Dr. Garcia loves to be with her family and friends.

Kristy L. Howard, D.O.
Area of Practice: Obstetrics & Gynecology
Residency: Rush University Medical Center, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology
D.O., Midwestern University, Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine
B.S., Biological Sciences, UC Santa Barbara
Provisional staff at Watsonville Community Hospital
Language proficiencies: English, Spanish
Year joined Salud: 2008

Sherri Langhorne, D.O.
Area of Practice: Pediatrics
Residency: Pediatrics at Martin Luther King Hospital
Internship: Pediatrics at Martin Luther King Hospital
D.O., Western University, College of Osteopathic Medicine
B.S. in Nursing, Azusa Pacific University
Year joined Salud: 2007

Ilona H. Letmanyi, M.D.
Area of Practice: Family Medicine
Board Certification: Board Certified in Family Medicine, American Board of Family Medicine
Residency: UCSF Santa Rosa Family Medicine
M.D., Saint Louis University School of Medicine
B.A., Neuroscience, Philosophy, University of Virginia
Language proficiencies: English, Spanish, French
Year joined Salud: 2009

Dr. Letmanyi is a National Health Service Corps Scholar.

Hector P. Magaña, M.D.
Area of Practice: Obstetrics & Gynecology
Residency: Obstetrics & Gynecology, St. Joseph's Hospital & Medical Center
M.D., UC San Francisco
B.A. in Biology, UC Santa Cruz
Watsonville Community Hospital, Active Privileges; Santa Cruz Dominican Hospital, Courtesy Privileges
Language proficiencies: Bilingual and biliterate in English & Spanish, including medical Spanish
Year joined Salud: 2003

Amy K. McEntee, D.O.
Area of Practice: Family Practice
Board certification: American Academy of Family Practice
Residency: Family Medicine, Contra Costa Regional Medical Center
D.O., Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine
B.S., Nutrition Science, UC Davis
Language proficiencies: English, Spanish
Year joined Salud: 2008

Joseph Molinaro, D.O.
Area of Practice: Family Medicine
Board certification: American Board of Family Medicine
Other relevant credentialing: A.C.L.S., B.L.S.
Residency: University of California, Irvine
Internship: University of California, Irvine
D.O., Des Moines University Medical Center
B.S., Management, Seton Hall University, General Science, Rutgers University, The State Univ. of N.J.
Language proficiencies: English, Medical Spanish
Year joined Salud: 2009

Dr. Molinaro's accomplishments and interests include: Seton Hall Univ Div 1 Men’s Soccer: Team Captain, All Big East Athletic/Academic Team; SJ Barons Professional Soccer, Rookie of the Year; Philadelphia Marathon 1999; Appalachian Trail Thru Hiker 2001; National Health Service Corps Scholar;
Avid skier, surfer, runner, traveler, and tries to cook.

Cory J. Parello, M.D.
Area of Practice: Pediatrics
M.D., American University of The Caribbean, Montserrat
B.S. in Biology, Cal State University Hayward
Language proficiencies: English, Spanish
Year joined Salud: 2007

Jill Parello, M.D., F.A.A.P. (Fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics)
Area of Practice: Pediatrics
Board certification: American Board of Pediatrics
P.A.L.S. (Pediatric Advanced Life Support), N.R.P. (Neonatal Resuscitation Program)
Residency: Pediatrics, St. Joseph's Hospital & Medical Center, Phoenix, AZ
Internship: Pediatrics, St. Joseph's Hospital & Medical Center, Phoenix, AZ
M.D., American University of the Caribbean
B.S. in Biology, University of Nevada
Language proficiencies: English, Spanish
Year joined Salud: 2007

Dr. Jill Parello enjoys the beach, hiking, snowboarding and playing with their 2 year old daughter.

Steven C. Smith, M.D.
Area of Practice: Family Practice
M.D., UC San Francisco
B.A., UC Berkeley
Language proficiencies: English, Spanish
Year joined Salud: 2007

Linda L. Wolbers, M.D.
Area of Practice: Family Practice
Board certifications: Family Practice (American Board of Family Medicine) and Pain Medicine (American Board of Pain Medicine)
Residency: Residency in Family Practice, David Grant Medical Center, Travis Air Force Base
M.P.H. in Environmental Health Sciences, School of Public Health, UC Berkeley
M.D., George Washington University School of Medicine
B.A., Physiology, UC San Diego
Year joined Salud: 2008

OPTOMETRIST

Maricela Salgado, O.D.
Area of Practice: Optometry
Board certification: Therapeutics Certified
Doctor of Optometry, Indiana University School of Optometry
B.S. in Biology-Systems Physiology, San Jose State University
Language proficiencies: Bilingual and biliterate in English & Spanish, including medical Spanish
Year joined Salud: 2007

Member of California Optometric Association

DENTISTS

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Dennis P. Baluyut, D.M.D., Dental Director
Area of Practice: General Family Dentistry
Doctor of Dental Medicine, University of the East (Manila, Philippines)
Year joined Salud: 2004

Laura Diaz Christians, D.D.S.
Area of Practice: General Family Dentistry
D.D.S., University of Havana, Havana, Cuba
Language proficiencies: English, Spanish
Year joined Salud: 2004

Hugo Ferlito, D.D.S., Associate Dental Director; Program Administrator, Elderday
Area of Practice: General and Restorative Dentistry
Chairman Monterey Bay Peer review 1994 to 2007
D.D.S. University of Southern California
A.A. Degree Los Angeles City College and UCLA
Language proficiencies: Spanish
Year joined Salud: 2009

Dr. Ferlito is married with three children. Dr. Ferlito is the Chairman of the Big Sur International Marathon and has participated in many long distance marathons and Ironman Triathlons.

Iris de la Caridad Haro, D.D.S.
Area of Practice: General Family Dentistry
D.D.S., Institute of Medical Science of Havana, Havana, Cuba
Expanded Duties Dental; Dental Radiology
Language proficiencies: English, Spanish
Year joined Salud: 2001

Juan R. Haro, D.D.S.
Area of Practice: General Family Dentistry
D.D.S., Institute of Medical Science of Havana, Havana, Cuba
Language proficiencies: English, Spanish
Year joined Salud: 2001

Criselda Tacuyan Hodgens, D.M.D.
Area of Practice: General Family Dentistry
D.M.D., Centro Escolar University (Manila, Philippines)
West Visayas State College (Iloilo, Philippines)
B.S. in Biology, University of San Agustin (Iloilo, Philippines)
Year joined Salud: 2007

Maria Cristina R. Landayan, D.D.S.
Area of Practice: General Family Dentistry
D.M.D., University of the East College of Dentistry (Manila, Philippines)
Externship following Dental School: Occupational Dentistry & Endodontics, John F. Cotton Hospital (Manila, Philippines)
B.S. in Pre-Dental: University of The East (Manila, Philippines)
Language proficiencies: English, Tagalog, Spanish (minimal)
Year joined Salud: 2008

Angel J. Pinto, D.D.S.
Area of Practice: General Family Dentistry
D.D.S., San Martín de Porres University School of Dentistry (Lima, Peru)
Internship: Peruvian Air Force Academy "Las Palmas" Hospital, Department of Dentistry (Lima, Peru)
Dental Technician Certificate, Sergio Bernales Institute of Dental Technicians (Lima, Peru)
Language proficiencies: English, Spanish
Year joined Salud: 2004

Dr. Macario Soliman II, D.D.S.
Area of Practice: Pediatric Dentistry Dentistry
D.D.S., University of California San Francisco
Specialty Residency: University of California, Los Angeles, Certificate of Pediatric Dentistry
B.S. Health Science University Of Nevada
Year joined Salud: 2010

Lien Tran, D.D.S.
Area of Practice: General Family Dentistry
D.D.S., USC School of Dentistry
B.S. Biochemistry, UC Davis
Year joined Salud: 2004

Patricia Vielbig, D.D.S.
Area of Practice: General Family Dentistry
D.D.S., University of the Pacific (San Francisco, California)
M.S., Rush University, Rush-Pres-St. Luke's Medical Center (Chicago, Illinois)
B.S., Loyola University (Chicago, Illinois)
Year joined Salud: 2007

NURSE PRACTITIONERS AND PHYSICIAN ASSISTANTS        Top of Page

Laurel Granados, P.A.-C. (Physician Assistant-Certified)
Area of Practice: Physician Assistant
Master of Medical Science, Yale University School of Medicine, Physician Associate Program
National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants certified
B.S. Mechanical Engineering, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo
Year joined Salud: 2008

Kim LeBiavant, M.S.N., W.H.N.P., A.N.P.
Area of Practice: Women's Health and Adult Nurse Practitioner (W.H.N.P.)
Masters of Science, Women's Health and Adult Nurse Practitioner, Columbia University School of Nursing
DOULA trained (labor and delivery attendant)
B.A. in Psychology, San Francisco State University; B.S. in Nursing, Columbia University School of Nursing
Language proficiencies: English, French and I-Kiribati (South Pacific Atolls)
Year joined Salud: 2008

US Peace Corps Volunteer 2000-2003 Republic of Kiribati, Central Pacific, Health Education and Water Sanitation; hobbies and interests include sailing, scuba diving (Ms. LeBiavant is a Dive Master), international exploration, hiking and camping.