Our Providers
Luis Bautista, MD & CMO
Family Medicine
Location: All Sites
Dr. Bautista is Board Certified by the American Board of Family Medicine
and has been in practice since 2006. In 2001, he graduated t he University
of San Diego with a Bachelor of Science in Biology with a minor in Chemistry.
Dr. Bautista attended the New York Medical College, graduating in 2005
with a Doctor of Medicine. He completed hisinternship in Family Medicine
in 2006 at the Naval Hospital, Camp Pendleton. Dr. Bautista is currently
completing his residency in Family Medicine at the University of California
San Diego. Dr. Bautista is affiliated with The American Academy of Family
Physicians. He has a special interest in sports medicine, dermatology
and diabetes. He speaks fluently in English and Spanish.
Joyce Kellawon, MD, MPH, Medical Ethics, Medical Director
Internist
Location: All Sites
Bio coming soon.
Jerry Ayers, MD
Family Medicine and Addiction Medicine
Location: Escondido Family Medicine
Dr. Ayers was Board Certified in Family Medicine by the American Board
of Family Medicine in 1987 and re-certified in 1995. He holds an American
Board of Addiction Medicine Certification since 2004. Dr. Ayers has been
to the University of California San Diego with a Bachelor of Science in
Biology with a minor in Psychology. Dr. Ayers attended the University
of Texas, graduating in 1984 with a Doctor of Medicine. He completed his
internship in Family Practice in 1984 at the University of Louisville,
Medical School and his residency in Family Medicine at the University
of California San Diego, Medical School in 1987. He has a special interest
in addiction medicine, family practice, preventative medicine, sports
medicine and dermatology.
Dr. Jennifer Kao, MD
Pediatrician
Location: Community Heights
Dr. Kao is Board Certified by the American Board of Pediatrics. She graduated
from Boston University School of Medicine in 2013, and completed her medical
training from Loyola Pediatrics Residency in 2016. Dr. Kao speaks fluently
English and Chinese Mandarin. She enjoys cooking, hiking, and traveling
in her free time.
Nurse Practitioners
Carol Lieber, NP-C
Location: Mountain Empire Family Medicine
Carol Lieber is a Board Certified Nurse Practitioner by the State of California
Board of Registered Nursing and specializes in Family Medicine. She is
also a Board Certified Registered Nurse by the State of Arizona Board
Registered Nursing. Carol has been in practice since 1991. In 1991, Carol
obtained an Associate Degree from Santa Rose Junior College in Nursing
and in 2005 she graduated with honors from the University of Phoenix with
a Bachelor of Science in Nursing. She attended the University of Arizona,
graduating with honors in 2008 with a Master of Science in Nursing. She
holds a National Certification for Family Nurse Practitioners by the American
Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP). Also, she has a certification in
Advances Rural Health. She has worked in a variety of settings ranging
from surgical nursing, oncology, home health, to working in a migrant
farm worker program. Carol speaks fluently in English and Spanish.
Pam Ferolie, FNP
Location: Alpine Family Medicine
Pam Ferolie is a Board Certified Nurse Practitioner by the State of California
Board of Registered Nursing and specializes in Family Medicine as well
as a Certified Nurse of the Operating Room. Pam has been in practice since
1980. In 1974, Pam obtained an Associate Degree from San Jacinto College
in Nursing and in 1990 she graduated from the University of Redlands with
a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration and Management. She attended
the University of San Diego, graduating in 1997 with a Master of Science
in Nursing- Family Health Nurse Practitioner. She holds a National Certification
for Family Nurse Practitioners by the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners
(AANP). Pam is affiliated with the American Association of Operating Room
Nurses, American Nurses Association, American College of Nurses Practitioners,
California Coalition of Nurse Practitioners, and Sigma Theta Tau, International
Nursing Honor Society, Zeta Mu Chapter.
Mikayla Todd, FNP-C
Location: Community Heights
Mikayla Todd is a Board Certified Family Nurse Practitioner with the American
Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC). In 2013, she graduated from George
Fox University with a Bachelor of Science in Molecular and Cell Biology.
Mikayla attended Azusa Pacific University, graduating in 2016 with a Master
of Science in Nursing: Family Nurse Practitioner. Mikayla has a special
interest in primary care with a focus in preventative medicine with a
holistic approach.
Physician Assistants
Norma Sharpe, PA-C
Location: 25th Street Family Medicine
Norma A. Sharpe is a registered Physician Assistant, licensed by the American
Academy of Physician Assistants. PA Sharpe graduated from California State
University with her Bachelor’s Degree in Biology in 2001. She is
also working towards a Community and Economic Development Certificate.
Some of her past activities include the Tulare County League of Mexican-American
Woman, Association of Physicians for the Underserved, National Health
Service Corps Scholar, Howard Hughes Biomedical Research Program, and
was a member of the Health Career Opportunity Program. PA Sharpe’s
current and past positions include being a PA for a correctional state
facility, worked with at risk youth and adults, and providing services
to an underserved population. She is also bilingual, speaking fluent English
and Spanish.
Jay Cool, PA-C
Location: Santee Empire Family Medicine
Jay Cool is Board Certified with the National Commission on Certification
for Physician Assistants (NCCPA). Jay graduated from Pennsylvania State
University Physician Assistant Program in 1979. Served as a corpsman in
the USN 1971 – 1975. He has worked in a variety of settings and
spent a number of years working for the Department of Veterans Affair.
Joseph Shepherd, PA-C
Location: Mountain Empire Family Medicine
Bio coming soon.