Understanding Atrial Fibrillation

posted on October 26, 2023 When someone says their heart skips a beat, they often mean they were surprised, excited, or nervous about something. However, when your heart truly skips a beat, it’s best to take action. The first step in taking that action is knowing the term that describes when your heart skips a… Continue Reading »

Unexpected Outcome from the Liver Expo

posted on October 6, 2023 When Dr. Marina Roytman joined CCFMG in 2017, she brought her expertise in hepatology, a board certification in internal medicine, and a heart to serve patients in the Central Valley who desperately need her. In 2019, born from a passion for proactive liver care, Dr. Roytman organized the inaugural UCSF… Continue Reading »

When Gluten-Free is Not a Choice

posted on September 29, 2023 A more recent trend in the health and wellness space has been reducing the amount of gluten in your diet or cutting gluten out entirely. But there are some for whom not eating gluten isn't a choice—it is a necessity. Celiac disease is a genetically passed autoimmune disease. According to… Continue Reading »

Bridging the Gap

posted on August 30, 2023 Bridging the Gap from the Emergency Department to Long-Term Care for Opioid Use Disorder Patients   On any given day, Rais Vohra, MD, can see dozens of patients in the Community Regional Medical Center Emergency Department as a board-certified emergency medicine and toxicology physician. One type of patient, however, Dr.… Continue Reading »

Defining Excellence

posted on August 10, 2023 Defining Excellence—Caring for Our Patients and Communities Together, Matters.   Since 1979 Central California Faculty Medical Group’s providers and staff have cared for the Central Valley through every disaster, emergency, follow-up appointment, and wellness visit. Every day since then, our expert physicians have imparted their knowledge and wisdom to the… Continue Reading »

When Duty Calls—CCFMG Emergency Medicine Physicians Bring Expert Medical Care to Top Dog Awards and the Central Valley

posted on May 9, 2023 Fresno State’s Top Dog awards honor alums who have significantly contributed to the school and the communities Fresno State serves. This year’s ceremony distinctly spotlighted the contributions of the Distinguished Alumna honoree, the highest honor given by the Fresno State Alumni Association, Dr. Danielle Campagne, in a rather unexpected way. When… Continue Reading »

Cardio-Oncology Program

posted on February 14, 2023 When a cancer patient receives treatment, one of the last things on their mind is how cancer therapies may affect their long-term heart health. That is why University Cardiovascular Center physician and UCSF Fresno Department of Cardiology faculty member Siri Kunchakarra, MD, has started a cardio oncology program. As an… Continue Reading »

What to Know About Congestive Heart Failure

posted on March 23, 2022

Congestive heart failure. Such ominous words for anyone to hear. The implication that the heart is floundering and perhaps the body as well. But there is another type of heart failure, perhaps lesser known, which accounts for half of all heart failure diagnoses that predominantly affects women. It is not…

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University Centers of Excellence Directory

posted on March 1, 2022 The University Centers of Excellence faculty practice sites provide Central Valley patients access to world-class health care. Download our directory or flip through it below to learn more about the services our expert clinicians provide. Download the 2022 Office Directory *Updated December 5, 2022* Continue Reading »
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Why I Chose to Specialize in Hip and Knee Arthritis Care

posted on January 18, 2022

I’ll never forget the moment I knew I wanted to specialize in hip and knee arthritis surgery. I met a patient who was using a wheelchair because of the severity of his knee arthritis and deformity. He expressed deep disappointment that his disfigurement was deemed by others to be too…

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Dr. Raj Amin