TERRY'S HOUSE - Key Persons

Cheryl completed her Bachelor's of Science in Dietetics and Food Administration at Fresno State and her Dietetic Internship through Porterville Developmental Center. She has worked as a Registered Dietitian for the past 30 years and is currently employed with Nutrition Therapy Essentials. Cheryl enjoys working with all our patients and feels privileged to be working with such a dedicated team of professionals.

Christopher Neuman

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VP, Chief Operating Officer / Community Regional Medical Center

Craig Castro

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Administration

Craig Wagoner - COO, EVP

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Chief Operating Officer
Executive Vice President

Daniel Davis

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VP, Women and Children 's Services & Pediatrics

David Trask

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Registered Dietitian

David is a Registered Dietitian with 12 years of experience consulting in a wide variety of healthcare settings. In addition to inpatient consulting, he is experienced in providing individualized outpatient nutrition counseling. David is as an avid runner and promotes a varied, primarily whole foods, diet.

Debbie Moffett

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Finance

Deborah Klein

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VP, Philanthropy / Community Medical Foundation

Debra Muscio

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Senior VP, Chief Audit, Enterprise Risk Management, Privacy, Security, Ethics & Compliance Officer

Dr. Amarita S. Klar

Dr. Amarita (Amy) S Klar, MD is a Doctor primarily located in Fresno, CA. She received her medical degree from Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine in 2011 and has been in practice for 7 years. She completed a residency at Abington Memorial Hospital.

Dr. Keith Boone

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Member of the Board of Trustees

A Central Valley native, Dr. Boone earned his bachelor's degree from UC Santa Barbara before attending the University Of Southern California School Of Medicine. After completing his residency in general surgery, Dr. Boone fulfilled a commitment to the United States Navy, including aircraft carrier and battle group surgeon in the Persian Gulf. He was also the Assistant Clinical Professor in surgery at the University of California, Davis.

Dr. Kelvin Higa

Dr. Kelvin Higa graduated from the prestigious Biomedical Sciences Program, a collaboration between the University of California Schools in Riverside and Los Angeles, in 1983. He completed his general surgical training in Fresno in 1988. He has served as Chief of Vascular Surgery the VA Medical Center, Chief of Surgery for Community Medical Centers and Saint Agnes Medical Center and is currently the CEO of ALSA Medical Group and Director of Minimally Invasive and Bariatric Surgery at Fresno Heart and Surgical Hospital.

Dr. Pearl Ma

Dr. Pearl Ma is a born and raised Iowa native and moved out to California, where she completed her Bachelor of Science and Doctor of Medicine from University of California, Davis. Throughout her undergraduate at UC Davis, she worked extensively in community free clinics, helping the underserved populations in Sacramento County. She was accepted into the residency training at University of California, San Francisco-Fresno general surgery program, and was subsequently selected to complete fellowship training in Advanced GI (Minimally Invasive) and Bariatric Surgery Program under the tutelage of Dr. Higa and Dr. Boone.

Eric Saff - CTO

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Chief Technology Officer

Farid Assemi

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Chairman of the Board of Trustees

Frankie Rios

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Chief Information Security Officer

Greg Estep

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Member of the Board of Trustees

Heather Rodriguez

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VP, Chief Nursing Officer / Clovis Community Medical Center / Community Regional Medical Center / Fresno Heart & Surgical Hospital

James McCurley

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VP, Revenue Cycle

Jamie Franklin - CIO, SVP

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Chief Information Officer
Senior VP

Janet Paul

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VP, Health Information Management

Jeff Thomas

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VP, Chief Medical & Quality Officer / Community Regional Medical Center

Jerry Cook

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Member of the Board of Trustees

John Kass

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VP, Chief Operating Officer / Clovis Community Medical Center

John McGregor

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Member of the Board of Trustees

Joseph Jones

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Member of the Board of Trustees

Joseph Nowicki - CFO, SVP

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Chief Financial Officer
Senior VP

Judi Binderman

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VP, Chief Medical Informatics Officer

Karen McCaffrey

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Member of the Board of Trustees

Katie Zenovich

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Senior VP, Development & External Affairs

Kerry Johnson

Kerry graduated with a Bachelor's of Science degree in Food and Nutrition from Fresno State and then completed her dietetic internship at Sutter Hospitals in Sacramento. Kerry has been a clinical dietitian at Fresno Heart & Surgical Hospital since 2003, providing counseling and patient education in the areas of heart health, diabetes and bariatrics. She currently shares time between Fresno Heart and ALSA Medical Group and is involved with pre-operative nutrition classes, bariatric support groups and patient counseling.

Kudzi Muchaka

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VP, Neurosciences

Laura McComb

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VP, Patient Safety, Risk Management, Regulatory & Medical Affairs

Lucky Malhi

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VP, Pharmacy & Supply Chain Management / Clovis Community Medical Center / Community Regional Medical Center

Lynette Smiley

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VP, Cancer & Diagnostic Services / Clovis Community Medical Center / Community Regional Medical Center

Matt Joslin

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VP, Service Lines & Support Services / Clovis Community Medical Center / Community Regional Medical Center

Michael Roubicek

Dr. Roubicek has been a psychotherapist since 1983 and began his involvement with bariatric surgery patients in 1999. He joined the bariatric program in 2008 with the belief that it is important to have a solid understanding of the physical and psychological changes that occur with the surgery process. He is committed to helping patients gain greater understanding of the process and developing a healthier lifestyle that incorporates a well-balanced and consistent approach in managing: nutritional practices, physical activity, sleep routines, interpersonal relationships, spiritual strength and necessary skills to navigate the stresses and demands of daily living.

Michael Shea

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VP, Total Rewards

Michelle Von Tersch

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Senior VP, Communications & Legislative Affairs

Nikki Andres

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Registered Dietitian

Nikki Andres has been a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist with Fresno Heart & Surgical Hospital since January 2017 and a Central Valley consultant since May 2005. She is currently one of the Directors of Operations for Nutrition Therapy Essentials serving acute care, long-term care, congregate healthcare and subacute facilities. She has served on the board of the Central Valley Dietetic Association and Fresno's Leading Young Professionals (FLYP). Certified in Adult Weight Management, Nikki continues to mentor dietetic interns for the Nutrition Therapy Essentials, Fresno State and Central Valley WIC Dietetic Internships.