Our Medical Staff

Our staff is fluent in Cambodian, Cantonese, Korean, Mandarin, Tagalog, Toishanese, and Vietnamese. Interpreters are also available in other Chinese dialects, Laotian, and Mien. The members of our medical staff are caring professionals who can speak your language, understand your culture, and are committed to advocating for the community's right to health care.

Medical physicians
Family Practice - all patients, including prenatal care
Art Chen, M.D.* Mandarin, Cantonese Available some Wednesdays only		George Lee, M.D Medical Director. Cantonese
Kevin Li, M.D. Limited Cantonese		Susan Lo, M.D. Department Head of Family Practice Cantonese
Christina Ng, M.D. Toishanese, Cantonese, and Spanish		Peter Sam, M.D., FAAFP Cantonese - limited
Winston Wong, M.D.* Cantonese, Toishanese Available some Wednesdays only		Lisa Yee, M.D. Cantonese, Mandarin - limited
Stephen Chen, M.D. Mandarin		Kimberly Chang, M.D.
Tien Lam, M.D. Vietnamese		Nghe Yang, M.D. Spanish, Cantonese
Nutrition
Jing Liu, R.D. Cantonese, Mandarin		Eliza Chan, R.D. Cantonese, Mandarin
Internal Medicine - adults only; NO prenatal care or children.
Clayton Chan, M.D. Associate Medical Director Cantonese - limited		Susan Huang, M.D. AMSHO Site Director Mandarin
Daniela Kim AMSHO Korean - limited		Daveena Ma, M.D. Mandarin
Hyeon Joo Choe, M.D. Korean		Yee-Bun (Ben) Lui, M.D. Cantonese, Mandarin
Pediatrics - children and adolescents only
Sai-Woon Liang, M.D. Pediatric Department Head Cantonese, Mandarin		Rayna Yuen, M.D. Cantonese
Sue Chan, M.D., M.P.H Cantonese, Mandarin, Swatow		Ricky Choi, M.D. Korean
A pediatrician is available at Saturday clinics.
Mid-level practitioners - all patients; prenatal only if noted Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants - Certified
Christine Araneta, P.A.-C		Seanny Min, P.A.-C
Behavioral Health Program
Flora Chu, MSW Behavioral Health Manager Cantonese		Donna Jung, MS Cantonese
Prenatal care education & support team
Thuy Quan, MA Prenatal Manager Cantonese		Victoria Siu Cantonese
Ha Anh Doung Vietnamese
Visiting Consultants
Minor Surgery - monthly
David Louis, M.D. Family Practice Board Certified Cantonese Minor Surgery Consultant
Obstetrics - Prenatal Care - monthly
John Lennox, D.O. OB/GYN Board Certified Deliveries at Highland Hospital		East Bay Perinatal Medical Associates
AMSHO = Adult Medical Services at Hotel Oakland satellite clinic

Tasks performed by our medical staff include but are not limited to the following: Histories and physicals Ordering and interpreting diagnostic studies, lab tests, x- rays, and rehab services Treating common illnesses as well as chronic diseases and minor injuries Prescribing medication and treatments including to nonpharmacological therapies Consulting Education Counseling Diagnosing
Family physicians	are trained to attend to the health problems of all members of the family, both men and women, including infants, children, adults, and the elderly; as well as prenatal care. They focus on preventive health care, and are well qualified to diagnose and treat you and your family for a broad spectrum of illnesses. They are specially trained to deal with the social and psychological problems of their patients, and are attuned to the profound influence psychological health has on medical illness. Family physicians are trained to think in terms of the overall health of the entire family unit, and not solely on the health of each member. The professional organization is the American Academy of Family Physicians The certification organization is the American Board of Family Practice
Internists	are specialist in Internal Medicine, the branch of medicine concerned with the study of the physiology and pathology of internal organs and with the medical diagnosis and treatment of disorders of organs. Internist treat adults only. The professional organization for internal medicine is the American College of Physicians The certification organization is the American Board of Internal Medicine
Pediatricians	practice the specialty of medical science concerned with the physical, emotional, and social health of children from birth to young adulthood. Pediatric care encompasses a broad spectrum of health services ranging from preventive health care to the diagnosis and treatment of acute and chronic diseases. Pediatricians understand the many factors that affect the growth and development of children. They understand that children are not simply small adults. Children change rapidly, and they must be approached with an appreciation for each stage of their physical and mental development. The professional organization is the American Academy of Pediatrics The certification organization is the American Board of Pediatrics
Preventive medicine specialists	like to say that their patient is the community. With training in the sciences of epidemiology, biostatistics, environmental and occupational health and health services administration as well as clinical prevention, they are uniquely qualified to work with both individuals and the community to promote health and prevent diseases. Preventive medicine specialists manage programs in public and community health and conduct research to prevent and control disease. They initiate programs in infectious disease prevention and control, in AIDS and sexually transmitted diseases, and in chronic disease prevention. They use scientific methods to identify health and safety hazards in the workplace and work to prevent occupational illness and injury. The professional organization is the American College of Preventive Medicine The certification organization is the American Board of Preventive Medicine
Nutrition	Registered dietitians are nutrition experts who work in a wide variety of employment settings, including health care, business and industry, public health, education, research, and private practice. The R.D. is responsible for educating patients about nutrition helping people to improve the quality of life through healthy eating habits and administering medical nutrition therapy as part of the health care team. The professional organization for registered dietitians is The American Dietetic Association The state organization for dietitians is The California Dietetic Association
Consulting obstetricians	are specialist in prenatal care. Family physicians are also qualified to take care of prenatal patients. The OB physicians are available at AHS once a month and help our providers with any problems that may occur; higher risk prenatal patients are transferred to the care of obstetricians when necessary. The professional organization is the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologist The certification organization is the The American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology
The prenatal support team	provides the patient education and support needed for healthy mothers and babies. Volunteer bilingual labor coaches are available to assist the family during deliveries at the hospital.
Mid-level practitioners	include Nurse Practitioners (NP) and Physician Assistants (PA). They work under the supervision of medical physicians and are qualified to see patients with uncomplicated problems. Our NPs trained at: UCSF School of Nursing Our PAs trained at: Stanford University and University of California, Davis The professional organizations are: The American College of Nurse Practitioners The American Academy of Physician Assistants The certification organizations are: American Nurses Credentialing Center National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants