ST LUKE'S - Key Persons
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- Every St. Luke 's Physician Is Board Certified in Family Medicine and Is a Member of the American Academy of Family Physicians.
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- Award, Outstanding Graduating Resident, 1989
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- Office Manager
- Physician Assistant
Ericka Carranza-Perez is a graduate of Stanislaus State University (BS in biology with concentration in genetics, minor in chemistry, 2003) and San Joaquin Valley College (physician assistant studies, 2012). She came to St. Luke's as a physician assistant student in 2012. After completing her internship training at St. Luke's Family Practice, she became licensed as a physician assistant and joined the practice full time. Ericka focuses on providing primary care to uninsured patients. In 2016, Ericka also took on the role of office manager. Her family owned two local pharmacies, and there she gained considerable experience in pharmacology and the day-to-day management of their business. She and her husband have two beautiful young daughters, and they enjoy traveling to local beaches with their pet dog. She attends St. Anthony's Catholic Church in Hughson. She is fluent in English and Spanish.
Dr. Kiesel joined St. Luke's Family Practice in 2018. Previously, she was in practice in Hughson and Modesto since 2000 in affiliation with the Family Medicine Residency Program. Her special interests include women's health and pediatrics. She speaks medical Spanish. Her interests include running, skiing, wake boarding, and any other outdoor activities. She enjoys spending time with her husband, George, and their four children. They attend Our Lady of Fatima Church in Modesto.
Dr. Heck has been in private practice in Modesto since 1994. His special interests include patient education, wound healing and holistic medicine. He enjoys exercise and volunteers with Liga International on mission trips in Mexico. Dr. Heck has two sons. He and his wife Diane attend Our Lady of Fatima Church. He is fluent in English and Spanish.
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- Member of the Board
- Co - Founder / Retired )
Ross Lee - Chief Legal Officer