Infectious Disease2020-10-15T17:38:20+00:00

Infectious Disease

An infectious disease specialist is an expert in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases caused by microorganisms, including bacteria, viruses , fungi and parasites. ( AMA) We provide strictly consultative services to inpatient under the care of Hospitalist or other Inpatient medical or surgical service.

Meet Our Doctors

Brian Courtney, MD

American Board of Internal Medicine

Biography

Chico Hospitalist Group will lead the region in providing the highest quality of care to hospitalized patients by:

  • Using teamwork to achieve the best outcomes; Working collaboratively with our local care systems to provide safe and cost effective care.

  • Promoting and maintaining a business model which will attract and retain superior hospitalists;

  • Innovating in the areas of quality improvement, hospital systems, patient safety, and transitions of care.

BILLING INFORMATION

Precision Medical Billing
1209 Esplanade, Suite 2
Chico, CA 95926

(530) 896-7455
(530) 896-1832 fax

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  • Brian Courtney, MD

    Specialties

    Infectious Disease

    Board Certifications

    American Board of Internal Medicine

    Medical School

    UCLA/Medical College of Wisconsin

    Residency

    Cottage Hospital Santa Barbara

    Language Spoken

    English

    Biography

    I am a native Californian, who spent his formative years at UCLA (BS ‘78, MS ‘79, MD ‘83) followed by Internal medicine training at Cottage Hospital where he was chief resident. I moved my family to Wisconsin for infectious disease training then settled in Chico. I became board certified in ID in 1991 and after several years in private practice, I became affiliated with Chico Hospitalist Group in 2002. Along with several other current members, I was one of the founding physicians of Chico Hospitalist Group. My passions: God, his wife and children, gardening and wilderness.

  • Joanna Hrabia, MD

    Specialties

    Internal Medicine with Focused Practice in Hospital Medicine, Clinical Informatics

    Board Certifications

    American Board of Internal Medicine

    Medical School

    St. George University, Grenada

    Residency

    Methodist Hospital, Brooklyn NY

    Language Spoken

    English, Hindi, Gujarati

    Biography

    I was born and raised in Los Angeles, California. I finished my undergraduate degree at UCLA with a major in bioengineering, and then ventured outside of California to pursue medicine at Jagiellonian University Medical College in Krakow, Poland. As a Polish American, I was grateful for the opportunity to live and study medicine in the country of my parents’ birth. I then moved back to the states and completed an Internal Medicine-Pediatrics residency at OSF Saint Francis Medical Center with the University of Illinois College of Medicine in Peoria, Illinois.

    I enjoy traveling, outdoor activities, including hiking, kayaking, biking, and running; dabbles in photography; and enjoys spending quality time with her family and friends.

  • Roshanak Najibi, MD

    Specialties

    Internal Medicine

    Board Certifications

    American Board of Internal Medicine

    Medical School

    Azad University Tehran, Medical Branch

    Residency

    Iran University of Medical Sciences, General Surgery, Iran, Tehran
    Coney Island Hospital, Internal Medicine, Brooklyn, NY

    Language Spoken

    English, Farsi

    Biography

    I am deeply touched by the very thought that I can make a big difference in someone’s life by applying the knowledge of medicine that I have come to learn over the years. I practiced medicine in my home country of Iran for over five years after I graduated from medical school, including two years of residency in General surgery.

    I immigrated to the United States in 2012 and completed three years of Residency in Internal Medicine. It was during that time that I realized Internal Medicine is one of the most challenging and rewarding fields of practice. Patients often suffer from multiple interrelated symptoms and syndromes limiting the ability to enjoy a normal productive life, and I am so grateful to work as a part of an extraordinary health care team at Enloe medical center, committed to achieve the best quality patients centered care, and to ensure healing of the body, mind and spirit.

    Chico is a very family-friendly place to live, a beautiful town with warm and welcoming people, with a vibrant downtown and the University that brings diversity, art and culture.

    In my spare time. I love to travel because it takes me out of my comfort zone and it allows me to experience the world in a new way. I also enjoy watching movies, especially comedies, swimming, water sports, and playing poker.

    You will never feel truly satisfied by work until you are satisfied with life.

  • Javier Alvarez, MD

    Specialties

    Internal Medicine

    Board Certifications

    American Board of Internal Medicine

    Medical School

    Michigan State University, College of Human Medicine

    Residency

    Univeristy of Southern California

    Language Spoken

    Enlglish, Spanish

    Biography

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  • Randall Slusarenko, DO

    Specialties

    Internal Medicine

    Board Certifications

    Osteopatic Medical Board of California
    American Osteopathic Board of Internal Medicine

    Medical School

    Western University of Health Sciences COMP-NW

    Residency

    Hemet Global Medical Center

    Language Spoken

    English

    Biography

    I was born and raised in Chico, California. After growing up in this amazing community, I completed graduate education, medical education, and internship/residency training in Colorado, Oregon, and Southern California. While these areas are great places to live, the goal has always been to return to my hometown. Joining Chico Hospitalist Group has presented me with the exciting opportunity to be a part of a strong team with a strong vision. The leadership, mentorship, and support displayed by this group is without equal. I am very proud to a part of this group and to serve my local community as a Hospitalist and Nocturnist.

  • Divya Sreeramoju, MD

    Specialties

    Internal Medicine/Critical Care Medicine

    Board Certifications

    American Board of Internal Medicine

    Medical School

    American University of Antigua College of Medicine

    Residency

    Presence Health Saint Joseph Hospital, Chicago

    Fellowship

    Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai Hospital, Manhattan

    Language Spoken

    English, Telugu

    Biography

    I was born and raised in Southern California, made my way across the country and ocean, living in 2 countries and 14 different cities before finding my way back to the beautiful landscapes and serenity of Northern California. Chico Hospitalist Group along with Enloe Medical Center have the medical aptitude, progressive vision, communal support, and patient care driven philosophy that I have always valued in my own style of of practice, and I feel privileged and excited to join this dynamic team.

  • Mustafa Al Lami, MD

    Specialties

    Internal Medicine

    Board Certifications

    American Board of Internal Medicine

    Medical School

    Al-Mustansiriyah University

    Residency

    Coney Island Hospital, Brooklyn, NY

    Language Spoken

    English, Arabic

    Biography

    I am passionate about medicine and providing quality care to my patient.

  • Vinay Panchal, MD

    Specialties

    Internal Medicine

    Board Certifications

    American Board of Internal Medicine

    Medical School

    B. J. Medical College, Ahmedabad, India

    Residency

    Saint Peters University Hospital affiliate with Robert wood Johnson Hospital

    Language Spoken

    English, Hindi , Gujarati

    Biography

    I was born and raised in India. I completed Medical school from B. J. Medical College Ahmedabad, India. Later, I Immigrated to the United States for further studies and completed my residency at Saint Peter’s University Hospital ,New Brunswick, NJ in Internal Medicine in 2018. Since my residency days I liked inpatient work flow, so I decided to work as Hospitalist. I joined Chico Hospitalist Group in 2018, since then I am thoroughly enjoying being part of great group of physicians who are highly motivated to serve Chico community.

  • Edward Wilson, DO, MPH

    Specialties

    Internal Medicine

    Board Certifications

    American Board of Internal Medicine

    Medical School

    Rocky Vista University College of Osteopathic Medicine

    Residency

    State University of New York: Buffalo

    Language Spoken

    English

    Biography

    I grew up in a rural community in Pennsylvania, and graduated from Skidmore College in upstate New York. After college, I went on to pursue a masters degree in public health at Portland State University. From there, I obtained my medical degree at Rocky Vista University College of Osteopathic Medicine, and completed my residency training at SUNY Buffalo. I moved to Chico, CA in 2018 to practice hospital medicine because of Enloe Medical Center’s strong hospitalist program with dedicated, caring, and hard-working physicians.

    I am a long-standing member of both the American Medical Association and American College of Physicians, and recently obtained my certification in Medications for Addiction Treatment so that I could expand his treatment options for the most vulnerable in our society. I have quickly became engaged at Enloe, and have been serving on the Credentialing Committee since 2019.

    In my spare time I enjoys reading, cooking, and spending time outdoors with my family. My wife and I have one son and another on the way. They feel fortunate to call Chico — a small, vibrant, and culturally diverse community — their home.

  • Andrew Trent, MD

    Specialties

    Family Medicine

    Board Certifications

    American Board of Family Medicine

    Medical School

    University of Tennessee Health Sciences Center

    Residency

    Ventura County Family Medicine Residency

    Language Spoken

    English

    Biography

    After completing medical school in my home state of Tennessee, I moved to Ventura, CA for residency. I have been working as a hospitalist since I completed residency and am happy to be a part of Chico Hospitalist Group working at Enloe Medical Center.

  • Danial Tismal, MD

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    American Board of Internal Medicine

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  • Komal Patel, MD

    Specialties

    Internal Medicine with Focused Practice in Hospital Medicine, Clinical Informatics

    Board Certifications

    American Board of Internal Medicine

    Medical School

    St. George University, Grenada

    Residency

    Methodist Hospital, Brooklyn NY

    Language Spoken

    English, Hindi, Gujarati

    Biography

    I have been part of Enloe Hospitalist Group since 2017. Prior to that I worked as Locum tenens physician at various under served Hospitals around the US. My husband and I chose Chico for its small town appeal with a lot to offer in terms of great restaurants, schools and outdoor activities. My family and I enjoy traveling, biking, skiing and just having a great time with our family and friends.

  • Dmitry Leongardt, MD

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    American Board of Internal Medicine

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  • Joseph Chiapella, MD

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    Board Certifications

    American Board of Internal Medicine

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    Residency

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    Fellowship

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  • Terrance Hawkins, DO

    Specialties

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    Board Certifications

    American Board of Internal Medicine

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  • Srinivas Pulagam, MD

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    American Board of Internal Medicine

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  • Suresh Pasya, MD

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    American Board of Internal Medicine

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  • Kate Torres, MD

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    Board Certifications

    American Board of Internal Medicine

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  • Sarah Davis, MD

    Specialties

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    Board Certifications

    American Board of Family Medicine

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  • Jennifer Chun-Brodie MD

    Specialties

    Hospitalist Medicine

    Board Certifications

    American Board of Family Medicine

    Medical School

    Pennsylvania State University

    Residency

    University of Arizona – South Campus

    Language Spoken

    English

    Biography

    I am a north state local, being born and raised in Willows. After high school, I left to pursue my education which ultimately took me clear across the United States, with some time spent studying abroad. After being away for many years, I knew I wanted to be closer to home to practice medicine. I feel so fortunate that I was able to join and become a part of the Chico Hospitalist Group. We have a unique group of physicians who really care about providing quality care to our patients. Since starting my career, I have become a wife and a mother. In my time off, I enjoy spending time with my family, being outdoors, traveling, and crafting.

  • Kevin Brown, MD

    Specialties

    Family Medicine certified, practicing entirely Hospitalist care.

    Board Certifications

    American Board of Family Medicine

    Medical School

    Oregon Health Sciences University

    Residency

    University of Wyoming Family Practice Residency Program

    Language Spoken

    English

    Biography

    Beginning my career as a rural primary care provider in South Dakota, I started with a broad range of responsibilities. A typical office day could include a rounding on hospital patients on the way to the clinic, then arriving to see a patient schedule with prenatal visits, pediatric care, an occasional walk in with a fracture or lacerations. After going to bed that night, my role would occasionally require getting up again in the middle of the night to deliver a baby or assist with a C-section. With two small toddlers and my wife with a career track that also included night call, it was only natural that I relocated my medical practice to Chico in 2004 where all our family members were much nearer, and some even in town.

    When I joined the hospitalist group in 2008, Enloe was just starting its transformation to a Planetree Hospital. I spent a clinical rotation at a Planetree hospital in the 90’s and always knew that I’d like to be part of that model of care. I’ve watched our hospital grow and improve every year since joining our hospitalist group. Now with over 12 years behind me as a hospitalist, I still remember the challenges faced by primary care providers. I’m proud to be part of a team that is able to help patients through what may be their hardest times–while being mindful of the person as well as the illness, and the community as well as the hospital.

  • Hamid Afsari, DO, MPH

    Specialties

    Internal Medicine

    Board Certifications

    Osteopatic Medical Board of California
    American Osteopathic Board of Internal Medicine

    Medical School

    Touro University College of Osteopathic Medicine

    Residency

    St John Providence, Detroit, MI

    Language Spoken

    English, Spanish

    Biography

    I was born and grew up in the state of Wisconsin, initially in the northern suburbs of Milwaukee along Lake Michigan. I then completed my undergraduate studies at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, where I played for their Division I soccer program for four years.
    Medical school gave me a great excuse to explore the west coast and is where I met my wife (also a local Chico physician). While an enjoyable experience, the bay area was a bit crowded for our taste, therefore we ended up completing clinical rotations and residency in the Detroit area.
    Once complete with training, Chico seemed like the perfect place to start practicing medicine in a small community, surrounded by colleagues with similar mindsets and a shared goal of supporting the health of the region. I am continually impressed with the culture of Enloe, both the clinical staff and on an administrative level. As the sole hospital in the region, we take pride in serving the North State. While continually dealing with numerous natural disasters, challenges faced by the local and global response to COVID-19, and working within the constraints of the national medical system, I cannot imagine working at a place with a more caring approach to its community.

  • Jeff Thomas, MD

    Specialties

    Internal Medicine

    Board Certifications

    American Board of Internal Medicine

    Medical School

    Dartmouth Medical School 1989

    Residency

    Oregon Health Sciences University(Internship/Residency/Chief Residency) 1989-1993

    Language Spoken

    English, Spanish

    Biography

    I moved with my wife and two children to Butte County from Portland Oregon in 1999. I have always been attracted to the North State after having attended a summer camp outside of Oroville as a child and visiting friends at Chico State during my college years. Prior to becoming a hospitalist physician at Enloe I worked at the Student Health Center at Chico State as medical director. I feel very fortunate to practice at Enloe Medical Center with physicians, nurses and other medical staff who all strive to provide excellent patient centered care. My interests outside of medicine include renewable energy(we live in an off grid solar powered home), welding metal art, travel and exercise.

  • Brian Courtney, MD

    Specialties

    Infectious Disease

    Board Certifications

    American Board of Internal Medicine

    Medical School

    UCLA/Medical College of Wisconsin

    Residency

    Cottage Hospital Santa Barbara

    Language Spoken

    English

    Biography

    I am a native Californian, who spent his formative years at UCLA (BS ‘78, MS ‘79, MD ‘83) followed by Internal medicine training at Cottage Hospital where he was chief resident. I moved my family to Wisconsin for infectious disease training then settled in Chico. I became board certified in ID in 1991 and after several years in private practice, I became affiliated with Chico Hospitalist Group in 2002. Along with several other current members, I was one of the founding physicians of Chico Hospitalist Group. My passions: God, his wife and children, gardening and wilderness.

  • Vikram Reddy, MD

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    Board Certifications

    American Board of Internal Medicine

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  • Carlos Almanza, MD

    Specialties

    Internal Medicine

    Board Certifications

    American Board of Internal Medicine, Board Eligible

    Medical School

    David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA

    Residency

    Northwestern University – Internal Medicine

    Language Spoken

    English, Spanish

    Biography

    I just spent the last three years in Chicago, IL training in internal medicine at Northwestern. I’m excited for the opportunity to work with CHG and all of the wonderful people at Enloe to serve the Chico community.

  • Jennifer Ward, MD

    Specialties

    Family Medicine

    Board Certifications

    American Board of Family Medicine

    Medical School

    Loma Linda University

    Residency

    Arrowhead Regional Medical Center

    Language Spoken

    English

    Biography

    I am a Family Medicine physician who has lived in Chico since 2011 and enjoy the balance between work and family time that being a hospitalist provides. I have family in the area and we enjoy Lake Oroville, mountain bike riding, skiing, camping, hiking. My other ‘family’ is the Chico Hospitalist Group. Truly blessed to be here.

  • Forrest Olson, MD

    Specialties

    Family Medicine

    Board Certifications

    American Board of Family Medicine

    Medical School

    Medical College of Wisconsin

    Residency

    University of California, Los Angeles

    Language Spoken

    English

    Biography

    I moved to Chico in 2001 with my wife, Jennifer and Son, Sawyer and shortly there after my family was complete with the birth of my daughter, Sunny. I was in private practice at Argyll medical group until 2007 when I joined Chico hospitalist group.

    We were attracted to Chico because of our joy in the mini outdoor activities that this area has to offer. Chico has been very good to us. We have especially enjoyed the open and friendly attitude of the people here and the surprisingly fast array of cultural activities available here.
    I have also enjoyed the opportunities that Enloe hospital has to offer and have contributed for my part in medical staff leader ship including having served as chief of staff and as a board member on Enloe‘s board of trustees for 10 years.

    I have been honored to serve with Chico hospitalist group and I’m proud of this very capable group of partners. I would be more than happy to have any one of my partners take care of my medical needs or that of my family’s. We are a very cohesive group of physicians and it seems our group is marked by collaboration and cooperation with the goal of excellent patient care and an eye toward Quality.

  • David Hahn, DO

    Specialties

    Hospitalist Medicine

    Board Certifications

    American Board of Family Medicine

    Medical School

    Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine

    Residency

    Contra Costa Regional Medical Center, affiliated with UC Davis School of Medicine

    Language Spoken

    English

    Biography

    I am a proud Chico local. After graduating from Chico State, attending medical school in Chicago and completing my residency in the Bay Area, I knew I wanted to come back to Chico to practice medicine. In 2005 I started a private practice, while my wife and I designed and built our first and favorite 892 square foot house. When our daughter was born in 2007 I was ready for a career change. I joined the Chico Hospitalist Group in 2008 and it has been the best career decision I have ever made. I really enjoy working with the other hospitalists and appreciate the diverse patient population and challenging cases we see. For six years, I served as the groups Medical Director and am now the President and CEO. I am very proud to be a part of such an exceptional group that I feel is one of the best in the country.

  • Attila Kasza, MD, SFHM

    Specialties

    Internal Medicine with Focused Practice in Hospital Medicine, Clinical Informatics

    Board Certifications

    American Board of Internal Medicine
    American Board of Preventive Medicine

    Medical School

    Medical College of Wisconsin

    Residency

    UCLA San Fernando Valley Program

    Fellowship

    UCLA Kennamer Fellowship in Internal Medicine

    Language Spoken

    English

    Biography

    I am one of the founding partner of the Chico Hospitalist Group and former Chief Medical Information Officer at Enloe Medical Center (EMC).

    I received board certification in Internal Medicine in 1995 with additional Focused Practice in Hospitalist Medicine designation in 2015 from the American Board of Internal Medicine. Recognition as Senior Fellow of Hospitalist Medicine (SFHM) by the Society of Hospital Medicine occurred in 2016. In 2014 I achieved board certification in Clinical Informatics from the American Board of Preventive Medicine.

    I had previousy served as Chief of Staff at Enloe Medical Center and has been medical director of the Chico Hospitalist Group. Currently I serves as chairman of the Diabetes and the Clinical Informatics committees and was previous chairman of Process Improvement/Patient Safety as well as Credentials Committees at EMC.

    I graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in biology from the University of San Francisco in 1985, Master of Arts in Biophysics from the University of California, Berkeley in 1989, and Doctor of Medicine from the Medical College of Wisconsin in 1991. My internship and residency were completed at the UCLA-San Fernando Valley program in 1994 and I was a UCLA-Kennamer Fellow in Internal Medicine in 1995.

  • Ed O’Regan, DO

    Specialties

    Internal Medicine

    Board Certifications

    American Board of Internal Medicine

    Medical School

    National University Ireland
    University College Cork

    Residency

    University Hospital
    Wilton, Cork City, Ireland

    Language Spoken

    English

    Biography

    I was born and raised in the East Bay, my parents came from Ireland. In my high school years I became acquainted with Chico, it called to me as great place to live, work and raise a family. My education took me to Ireland, England, then home I was very fortunate to join an Internal Medicine practice here in 1988. During the mid 1990’s changes were evident, Hospitals needed Hospitalists, a part time experience in 1995 turned into a full time opportunity in 2000. Myself and a few others started the Chico Hospitalist Group which has grown to over 20. It is a remarkable group of like minded people, morale has remained high with very little turn over.

    Working as a Hospitalist at Enloe has been a perfect fit for me, the group is encouraging, hard working, and rich with clinical experience that keeps the standard of care as a number one priority.

    Trained and Board Certified as a General Internist and have been recognized as Senior Fellow by the Society of Hospital Medicine as of 2015. My other work site interests include Hospital Staff Wellness, committee work and intervention.

    Outside interests and activities:Travel, Music, Guitar, Surfing,Yoga and regular exercise, latest endeavor Ju-Jitsu, and of course family time in between.

    I am proud to be part of this fine home grown success story. I feel supported, lucky and grateful.

  • Sean Maiorano, DO

    Specialties

    Internal Medicine

    Board Certifications

    American Board of Internal Medicine

    Medical School

    Michigan State University, College of Osteopathic Medicine

    Residency

    Internship, MSUCOM, Ingham Regional Medical Center 2002-2003
    Residency, St, Joseph’s Medical Center, Phoenix, AZ 2003-2006
    Chief Resident, St. Joseph’s Medical Center, Phoenix, AZ 2006

    Language Spoken

    English

    Biography

    I have been with Chico Hospitalist Group since 2006. I am currently the Director of Quality for Chico Hospitalist Group and a former Chief of Staff at Enloe Medical Center (EMC).

    I received board certification in Internal Medicine in 2006 with additional Focused Practice in Hospitalist Medicine designation in 2016 from the American Board of Internal Medicine.

    I previously served as President, Medical director of the Chico Hospitalist Group and served as chairman of Process Improvement/Patient Safety , Credentials Committees and Director of Case Management at EMC.

    I graduate with Bachelor of Science degree in biology and minor in chemistry from California State University Chico (1998) and Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine from Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine (2002).

    I chose Chico because this was the type of town my wife and I wanted to raise our family. Having lived here during out undergraduate years we knew the lifestyle living in a small town affords. My wife teaches locally and we have two active kids that keep us busy. We love the outdoors, hiking, camping, fishing. When we aren’t running to basketball games, ballet classes or swim team we like to spent time in town going to the park, and farmer’s market.

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