Meet The Team
Dr. Deena Goldwater
VP of Care Delivery
Geriatrician and Cardiologist
Geriatrician and Cardiologist
Dr. Deena Goldwater
VP of Care Delivery
Geriatrician and Cardiologist
Dr. Deena Goldwater, a cardiologist and geriatrician, trained at one of the nation’s top hospitals and has devoted her career to helping older people manage their health, even when facing multiple chronic conditions.
Geriatrician and Cardiologist
Dr. Deena Goldwater, a cardiologist and geriatrician, trained at one of the nation’s top hospitals and has devoted her career to helping older people manage their health, even when facing multiple chronic conditions.
Dr. Michael Wang
VP of Clinical Affairs
Geriatrician and Internist
Geriatrician and Internist
Dr. Michael Wang
VP of Clinical Affairs
Geriatrician and Internist
Dr. Michael D. Wang, a geriatrician and internist, trained at one of the nation's top hospitals, and has over 20 years of experience in senior care. He has a deep understanding of what’s needed to help keep older patients healthy at home.
Geriatrician and Internist
Dr. Michael D. Wang, a geriatrician and internist, trained at one of the nation's top hospitals, and has over 20 years of experience in senior care. He has a deep understanding of what’s needed to help keep older patients healthy at home.
Dr. Anthony Nguyen
Chief Product Officer
Board Certified Internal Medicine
Board Certified Internal Medicine
Dr. Anthony Nguyen
Chief Product Officer
Board Certified Internal Medicine
Dr. Anthony B. Nguyen is an internist who has spent his career delivering care to seniors and helping design innovative senior healthcare systems across the nation.
Board Certified Internal Medicine
Dr. Anthony B. Nguyen is an internist who has spent his career delivering care to seniors and helping design innovative senior healthcare systems across the nation.
Dr. Richard Lander
Physician
Dr. Richard Lander
Physician
Dr. Lander is an internal medicine physician who has practiced extensively in the outpatient, long term care, and inpatient settings. He started his career as a social worker in New York City, served mid-career as Program Manager in Geriatric Medicine, Department of Family Practice at St. Joseph’s Hospital Paterson New Jersey. He is excited to deliver care to seniors in the comfort of their homes.
Dr. Lander is an internal medicine physician who has practiced extensively in the outpatient, long term care, and inpatient settings. He started his career as a social worker in New York City, served mid-career as Program Manager in Geriatric Medicine, Department of Family Practice at St. Joseph’s Hospital Paterson New Jersey. He is excited to deliver care to seniors in the comfort of their homes.
Carrie DiRamio
Physician
Carrie DiRamio
Physician
With over two decades of experience as a board-certified family physician, Dr. Carrie DiRamio has consistently demonstrated a commitment to delivering comprehensive primary care, managing clinical outcomes for diverse populations, and spearheading innovative healthcare initiatives.
With over two decades of experience as a board-certified family physician, Dr. Carrie DiRamio has consistently demonstrated a commitment to delivering comprehensive primary care, managing clinical outcomes for diverse populations, and spearheading innovative healthcare initiatives.
Rachel Jones DNP
Nurse Practitioner
Rachel Jones DNP
Nurse Practitioner
Rachel Jones received her Master’s and Doctorate in nursing from California State University. Most recently she worked in palliative care and renal care roles for Optum. She has devoted her career to providing primary care, chronic care treatment, mental health treatment, and preventive care in the home, to homeless and underserved patients.
Rachel Jones received her Master’s and Doctorate in nursing from California State University. Most recently she worked in palliative care and renal care roles for Optum. She has devoted her career to providing primary care, chronic care treatment, mental health treatment, and preventive care in the home, to homeless and underserved patients.
Sandy Miller PA
Physician Assistant
Sandy Miller PA
Physician Assistant
Sandy is a Physician Assistant with 17 year’s experience in delivering care in the home, family practice clinic and tele-health settings. Her most recent experience was with Optum, Landmark where she provided acute care and management of chronic conditions.
Sandy is a Physician Assistant with 17 year’s experience in delivering care in the home, family practice clinic and tele-health settings. Her most recent experience was with Optum, Landmark where she provided acute care and management of chronic conditions.
Yahaira Lizama
Medical Assistant
Yahaira Lizama
Medical Assistant
Yahaira has over 11 years of experience in providing care and advocating for seniors. As a Certified Medical Assistant, Yahaira provides top-notch care to patients in processing referrals/authorizations, answering patient inquiries, and processing prescription requests for patients
Yahaira has over 11 years of experience in providing care and advocating for seniors. As a Certified Medical Assistant, Yahaira provides top-notch care to patients in processing referrals/authorizations, answering patient inquiries, and processing prescription requests for patients
Stella Wan
Nurse Practitioner
Stella Wan
Nurse Practitioner
Stella is a certified adult-gerontology nurse practitioner. She came from Optum where she cared for complex patients with multiple chronic illnesses via house calls, in-office and tele-health visits. She is passionate about improving the quality of life for seniors and bringing the best evidenced-based care to patients.
Stella is a certified adult-gerontology nurse practitioner. She came from Optum where she cared for complex patients with multiple chronic illnesses via house calls, in-office and tele-health visits. She is passionate about improving the quality of life for seniors and bringing the best evidenced-based care to patients.
Cynthia Castro
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Cynthia Castro
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Cynthia possesses 11 years of experience working with seniors and over 6 years of LVN experience. Cynthia received her LVN license from the Angeles Institute and aids patients through taking vital signs, processing medical intakes, authorizations/referrals, and providing support at home visits alongside the provider.
Cynthia possesses 11 years of experience working with seniors and over 6 years of LVN experience. Cynthia received her LVN license from the Angeles Institute and aids patients through taking vital signs, processing medical intakes, authorizations/referrals, and providing support at home visits alongside the provider.
Jacqueline Sandoval
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Jacqueline Sandoval
Licensed Vocational Nurse
As a Licensed Vocational Nurse with a passion for geriatrics, my career journey has led me to Welcome Health, where I've found a perfect match for my heartfelt commitment to caring for seniors in the comfort of their own homes. I chose Welcome Health because their philosophy of delivering compassionate healthcare directly to patients aligns perfectly with my values.
As a Licensed Vocational Nurse with a passion for geriatrics, my career journey has led me to Welcome Health, where I've found a perfect match for my heartfelt commitment to caring for seniors in the comfort of their own homes. I chose Welcome Health because their philosophy of delivering compassionate healthcare directly to patients aligns perfectly with my values.
Samantha Garcia
Medical Assistant
Samantha Garcia
Medical Assistant
Samantha has over 6 years of experience providing administrative support in medical offices. As a Certified Medical Assistant, Samantha provides top-notch care to patients in processing referrals/authorizations, answering patient inquiries, and processing prescription requests for patients.
Samantha has over 6 years of experience providing administrative support in medical offices. As a Certified Medical Assistant, Samantha provides top-notch care to patients in processing referrals/authorizations, answering patient inquiries, and processing prescription requests for patients.
Alison Jurado
Patient Service Representative
Alison Jurado
Patient Service Representative
Alison possesses 23 years of experience serving in different specialties in the medical field. As a Patient Services Representative, Alison helps ensure patients' inquiries are answered, appointments are scheduled, and reaches out to patients to follow up as needed.
Alison possesses 23 years of experience serving in different specialties in the medical field. As a Patient Services Representative, Alison helps ensure patients' inquiries are answered, appointments are scheduled, and reaches out to patients to follow up as needed.
Andrea Smith
Community Health Worker
Andrea Smith
Community Health Worker
Andrea is a dedicated community health and outreach advocate, and has been for over 10 years. She is committed to promoting, maintaining, and improving individual and community health, especially for seniors. She has worked diligently to hone the skills necessary to cultivate meaningful and trusting relationships, by providing social support and connection with people who often feel ignored.
Andrea is a dedicated community health and outreach advocate, and has been for over 10 years. She is committed to promoting, maintaining, and improving individual and community health, especially for seniors. She has worked diligently to hone the skills necessary to cultivate meaningful and trusting relationships, by providing social support and connection with people who often feel ignored.
Antecia Nicholson
Patient Service Representative
Antecia Nicholson
Patient Service Representative
Antecia possesses 25 years of experience serving in in the medical field. As a Patient Services Representative, Antecia helps ensure patients' inquiries are answered, appointments are scheduled, and reaches out to patients to follow up as needed.
Antecia possesses 25 years of experience serving in in the medical field. As a Patient Services Representative, Antecia helps ensure patients' inquiries are answered, appointments are scheduled, and reaches out to patients to follow up as needed.
Elvia Perez
Patient Service Representative
Elvia Perez
Patient Service Representative
I am passionate about home based care for our seniors because older adults often have challenges getting transportation to and from appointments. As a PSR, I help ensure patients inquiries are answered, appointments are scheduled, and reach out to patients to follow up as needed. I help with insurance verification and other duties.
I am passionate about home based care for our seniors because older adults often have challenges getting transportation to and from appointments. As a PSR, I help ensure patients inquiries are answered, appointments are scheduled, and reach out to patients to follow up as needed. I help with insurance verification and other duties.
Vanessa Fernandez
Community Health Worker
Vanessa Fernandez
Community Health Worker
Vanessa possesses over 10 years of experience in the medical field. As a Community Health Worker, Vanessa serves as a patient advocate for seniors and helps them navigate their healthcare through various providers, health systems, payers, and community resources to achieve the patient’s goals of care.
Vanessa possesses over 10 years of experience in the medical field. As a Community Health Worker, Vanessa serves as a patient advocate for seniors and helps them navigate their healthcare through various providers, health systems, payers, and community resources to achieve the patient’s goals of care.
Victor Reyes
Community Health Worker
Victor Reyes
Community Health Worker
Victor possesses 5 years of experience in progressing and serving the community. He is an advocate to improve one’s quality of life. He has worked very passionately to build relationships by engaging with family members and caregivers. He is here to provide support with health challenges, social connections, and emotional well-being.
Victor possesses 5 years of experience in progressing and serving the community. He is an advocate to improve one’s quality of life. He has worked very passionately to build relationships by engaging with family members and caregivers. He is here to provide support with health challenges, social connections, and emotional well-being.
Jeanette Contreras
Patient Service Representative
Jeanette Contreras
Patient Service Representative
I am passionate about home based care for our seniors because its Primary care at its best to make it comfortable for our elderly patients. Older people have challenges getting transportation to and from appointments. Being a part of the process and solution to how we deliver healthcare to our patients is important to me.
I am passionate about home based care for our seniors because its Primary care at its best to make it comfortable for our elderly patients. Older people have challenges getting transportation to and from appointments. Being a part of the process and solution to how we deliver healthcare to our patients is important to me.
Kimberly Steves
Outreach Specialist
Kimberly Steves
Outreach Specialist
Kimberly posesses over 20 years of dedicated patient assistance in Healthcare. As an Outreach Representative, she is passionate about ensuring seniors receive top-notch care and the attention they deserve in the comfort of their homes. She is here to provide all of the information about what we do and how our Doctors can provide the unique care needed by elderly patients.
Kimberly posesses over 20 years of dedicated patient assistance in Healthcare. As an Outreach Representative, she is passionate about ensuring seniors receive top-notch care and the attention they deserve in the comfort of their homes. She is here to provide all of the information about what we do and how our Doctors can provide the unique care needed by elderly patients.
Maria del Rio-Gomez
Territory Development Manager
Maria del Rio-Gomez
Territory Development Manager
With over a decade of experience in senior healthcare, I am committed to enhancing the quality of life for elders. I educate the community on our unique care model "Doctors who Care Enough to Come to You" providing comprehensive and personalized care to Medicare adults aged 65 and older in Los Angeles and Orange County.
With over a decade of experience in senior healthcare, I am committed to enhancing the quality of life for elders. I educate the community on our unique care model "Doctors who Care Enough to Come to You" providing comprehensive and personalized care to Medicare adults aged 65 and older in Los Angeles and Orange County.
Emilia Pedroza
Executive Assistant
Emilia Pedroza
Executive Assistant
Emilia provides administrative support and other duties to ensure care can be delivered in a timely manner, including but not limited to preparing patient education materials, ordering supplies, credentialing providers, and more.
Emilia provides administrative support and other duties to ensure care can be delivered in a timely manner, including but not limited to preparing patient education materials, ordering supplies, credentialing providers, and more.
Jolanda Walker
Supervisor, Patient Services
Jolanda Walker
Supervisor, Patient Services
Jolanda joined Welcome Health with a strong passion for helping others. She has over 15 years in Customer Service, the most recent of those being Patient Focused and currently serves as Supervisor of our team of Patient Service Representatives.
Jolanda joined Welcome Health with a strong passion for helping others. She has over 15 years in Customer Service, the most recent of those being Patient Focused and currently serves as Supervisor of our team of Patient Service Representatives.
Julien Belmear
Product Manager
Julien Belmear
Product Manager
As a Product Manager, Julien is responsible for the process of planning, developing, managing, and launching various products or services that contribute to the company's value proposition and overall patient experience.
As a Product Manager, Julien is responsible for the process of planning, developing, managing, and launching various products or services that contribute to the company's value proposition and overall patient experience.
Emily Cook
CEO
Emily Cook
CEO
Emily is responsible for setting the strategy, ensuring the success of the company in fulfilling its mission, values, and value proposition for customers and achieving its performance objectives. Emily’s expertise is in population health management and in scaling organizations, particularly those that deliver care in patients’ homes.
Emily is responsible for setting the strategy, ensuring the success of the company in fulfilling its mission, values, and value proposition for customers and achieving its performance objectives. Emily’s expertise is in population health management and in scaling organizations, particularly those that deliver care in patients’ homes.
Steve Valderrama
COO
Steve Valderrama
COO
Leading overall operations for the organization, including Finance, HR, and growth. Steve served as a consultant with Point B andt DaVita Kidney Care in a variety of roles including operations, IT, and clinical strategy and analytics.
Leading overall operations for the organization, including Finance, HR, and growth. Steve served as a consultant with Point B andt DaVita Kidney Care in a variety of roles including operations, IT, and clinical strategy and analytics.
Vinay Kulkarni
CTO
Vinay Kulkarni
CTO
Along with the day-to-day IT leadership, business applications, cloud infrastructure, Mr Kulkarni will further embed advanced technology into Care Delivery and Operations through increased automation and innovation.
Along with the day-to-day IT leadership, business applications, cloud infrastructure, Mr Kulkarni will further embed advanced technology into Care Delivery and Operations through increased automation and innovation.
Jay Bakshi
Chief Growth Officer
Jay Bakshi
Chief Growth Officer
Jay Bakshi joins Welcome Health with more than a decade of high-impact experience at various national, regional and nascent payers where he held leadership roles spanning strategy, growth, network, finance, general management and data science.
Jay Bakshi joins Welcome Health with more than a decade of high-impact experience at various national, regional and nascent payers where he held leadership roles spanning strategy, growth, network, finance, general management and data science.
Sergio Viana
Senior Director, Patient Growth
Sergio Viana
Senior Director, Patient Growth
Sergio Viana is a Medicare sales leader with 15 years of experience at companies like Devoted Health, Welbe Health, and Accompany Health. He builds and leads sales teams, drives significant growth, and connects seniors with essential healthcare services. His passion for senior care and strategic vision have made him a trusted leader in Medicare sales.
Sergio Viana is a Medicare sales leader with 15 years of experience at companies like Devoted Health, Welbe Health, and Accompany Health. He builds and leads sales teams, drives significant growth, and connects seniors with essential healthcare services. His passion for senior care and strategic vision have made him a trusted leader in Medicare sales.
Joseph Villapando
Director of Clinical Operations
Joseph Villapando
Director of Clinical Operations
Joseph Villapando joins Welcome Health with experience in various industries, including corporate healthcare, global consulting services, and business development for various startups. He finds fulfillment in supporting underserved populations and has maintained roles to serve the community both professionally and personally.
Joseph Villapando joins Welcome Health with experience in various industries, including corporate healthcare, global consulting services, and business development for various startups. He finds fulfillment in supporting underserved populations and has maintained roles to serve the community both professionally and personally.
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