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FAMILY MEDICINE

The specialty is called FAMILY MEDICINE.  We provide healthcare for both genders, age 7 and up, and sick and/or well.

DOCTOR

CLINIC MANAGER

QUALIFICATIONS

The physician is Sunita Shailam, M.D. She completed a Baccalaureate of Science (Biology-Sociology) at Union College, a Doctorate of Medicine at Albany Medical College, and a Family Medicine residency at Emory University. The doctor has 27 years experience, is a Board-Certified Diplomate of the American Board of Family Medicine *, and is on the medical staff at Scripps Mercy Hospital.

 

LIFESTYLE

The doctor's interests include nature, bicycling, and spirituality.

QUALIFICATIONS

Clinic Manager, Medical Assistant, and Fitness Coach is Jorge "Danny" Perez. He trained at United Education Institute (UEI) and Athletics and Fitness Association of America (AFAA). Jorge has 20 years experience as a medical professional.  He is the employee of the month.

LIFESTYLE

The Medical Assistant's interests including hiking, strength training at 3 gyms, and recently completed a 1/2 marathon.  He is a father of 4 children and grandfather of 2 dogs.  He is a fitness instructor at Southwest College and loves discussing fitness.

Personalized Healthcare

ACCOLADES

* Established by physicians, American Board of Family Medicine certification is a voluntary credential that exceeds state medical licensure requirements. Physicians who choose to take the extra step to achieve and maintain certification are committed to a higher standard of care and professionalism for their patients and communities.  Previously (in the 2000s x 3), Sun Health Medical Clinic's doctor Sunita Shailam was ranked #1 in Mercy Physicians Medical Group, which was ranked #1 in San Diego by Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Provider and Systems (CAPHS), the most renown and respected state-wide managed healthcare patient satisfaction survey overseen by the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality under the United States Department of Health and Human Services. This recognition was due to the patients they are honored to serve.. The doctor served as Chief of the Family Medicine department for several years at Scripps Mercy Hospital.

ASSOCIATIONS

 

MERCY PHYSICIANS MEDICAL GROUP

 

Independent Practice Association

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SCRIPPS MERCY HOSPITAL

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