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Care Philosophy: I enjoy helping all members of the family achieve their best health.

Biography: Dr. Maria Sebiane, MD is a Pediatrics Specialist who practices in San Marcos, CA. She is 64 years old. Dr. Maria Sebiane, MD is affiliated with Palomar Medical Center Downtown Escondido, Palomar Medical Center Poway and Palomar Health.

Care Philosophy: As a Family Physician, I enjoy helping my patients attain and maintain their best health.

Biography: Douglas Andrew Woelkers, MD, is a board-certified perinatologist who specializes in caring for women with high-risk pregnancies. Perinatologists, also known as maternal-fetal medicine specialists, care for pregnant women who have an increased chance that they or their babies will have health concerns. Dr. Woelkers’ expertise includes preeclampsia, thrombophilia and placental insufficiency. As an associate professor in the Department of Reproductive Medicine at UC San Diego School of Medicine, Dr. Woelkers instructs medical students, residents and fellows. Dr. Woelkers has co-authored numerous abstracts and articles, and his work has appeared in The Journal of Pediatrics and the American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology, among others. He completed a fellowship in maternal-fetal medicine at Magee-Women’s Hospital, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, and a residency in obstetrics and gynecology at UC San Diego School of Medicine. Dr. Woelkers earned his medical degree from Stanford University. He is board-certified in obstetrics and gynecology and maternal and fetal medicine. Dr. Woelkers is a fellow of the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology, member of the Society for Maternal Fetal Medicine and past president of the North American Society for the Study of Hypertension in Pregnancy. He also serves as a scientific adviser for the Preeclampsia Foundation. Dr. Woelkers and his wife, Cathy, have two children.

Biography: As a board-certified OB/GYN, Camela McGrath, MD, FACOG makes sure her patients' safety and well-being is a top priority, but she also enjoys interacting with the women under her care at North County Women's Specialists. She's currently accepting new patients at this Escondido, California clinic. Dr. McGrath earned her medical degree from the University of Texas Health Science Center in San Antonio, where she was awarded a prestigious in-state scholarship. She went through her residency training at Columbus Hospital in Chicago. During her residency, Dr. McGrath served as chief resident and was elected ``Resident Teacher of the Year`` by her peers. She maintains her board certification through the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology. Dr. McGrath is also a fellow of The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists. Honored by the privilege of helping bring life into this world on a regular basis, Dr. McGrath enjoys providing obstetrical care for women, including those who have special needs due to high-risk pregnancies. Dr. McGrath is even a go-to physician for teenagers and young patients who need contraception and safe sex practices counseling. Because Dr. McGrath has extensive training in minimally invasive gynecological treatments and surgeries, she can care for patients who have abnormal uterine bleeding, polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), uterine fibroids, and endometriosis, among other chronic conditions. Patients of Dr. McGrath appreciate her compassionate care and the individualized attention she provides during each visit.

Care Philosophy: As a primary physician, I see myself as a partner in your health care. My goal is to achieve the well being of the patient as a whole. Understanding the patient's background, and getting to know the patient as a whole, allows me to provide the best care possible for the patient, and to formulate an individual plan of care for each of my patient's. I really believe that medicine is more than a science, it is an art form. I will spend as much time as needed to satisfy the patient's medical needs

Biography: Dr. Elizabeth Salada, MD is an Internist who practices in Poway, CA. She is 60 years old. Dr. Elizabeth Salada, MD is affiliated with Palomar Medical Center Poway, Palomar Medical Center Downtown Escondido and Palomar Health.

Care Philosophy: ``Being a family doctor is rewarding to me because it is the specialty where you can develop long term relationships between doctor, patient and family by providing care from birth to end of life.``

Biography: Dr. Kasch is a board-certified physician, specializing in family medicine. A native San Diegan, Dr. Kasch moved to the east coast to attend medical school at New York College of Osteopathic Medicine. She stayed in New York to complete her internship at Peninsula General Hospital and then residency in Family Medicine at Bay Shore Hospital. Dr. Kasch returned to San Diego and joined Arch Health Partners, formerly Centre for Health Care, in 1994. She enjoys the specialty of Family Medicine because it allows her to make a difference for patients of all ages. Dr. Kasch's philosophy is to promote healthy living and lifestyle changes for her patients. She enjoys working with her patients to figure out what is ailing them and helping people make decisions about their health care options. She is fluent in German and Spanish. In her spare time, Dr. Kasch enjoys horseback riding, yard work, and volunteering with a therapeutic horseback riding program.

Biography: Andrew D. Hull, BMBS, is a board-certified perinatologist who specializes in caring for women with high-risk pregnancies. Perinatologists, also known as maternal-fetal medicine specialists, care for pregnant women who have an increased chance that they or their babies will have health concerns. Dr. Hull’s expertise includes caring for pregnant women with chronic medical problems, including HIV; pregnancies complicated by fetal disorders such as isoimmunization and complex birth defects; and placental disorders such as placenta accreta.As a professor in the Department of Reproductive Medicine at UC San Diego School of Medicine, Dr. Hull instructs medical students, residents and fellows. He is the director of the Maternal-Fetal Medicine Fellowship program and also serves as a consultant for the UC San Diego Mother-Child-Adolescent HIV Program.Dr. Hull is widely published, having authored more than 70 peer reviewed journal articles and numerous book chapters and abstracts. His work has appeared in Obstetrics & Gynecology, the American Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology, and Ultrasound in Obstetrics & Gynecology, among others. Dr. Hull is a frequent reviewer for numerous medical journals, including the American Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology, Ultrasound in Obstetrics & Gynecology, Journal of Ultrasound in Medicine, and many others.A frequent speaker at national medical conferences, Dr. Hull covers a wide range of maternal-fetal care topics, including noninvasive prenatal test (NIPT), HIV and reproductive health, placenta accreta and prenatal and intrapartum neuroprotection. He completed his fellowship at UC San Diego School of Medicine and his residency at Loma Linda University School of Medicine. Dr. Hull earned his medical degree from Nottingham University Medical School in England. He is board-certified in obstetrics and gynecology and maternal and fetal medicine. Dr. Hull is a fellow of the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists, the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, the International Society of Perinatal Obstetricians and the American Gynecological & Obstetrical Society.Dr. Hull is a member of many medical societies, including the Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine, the International Society of Ultrasound in Obstetrics and Gynecology, the Perinatal Research Society, the International Society for Developmental Origins of Health and Disease, the American College of Medical Genetics, and more.He is consistently elected as a top physician in the annual surveys for Best Doctors in America® and Castle Connolly’s America's Top Doctors®.

Biography: Jerry Ballas, MD, MPH, is a board-certified perinatologist who cares for women with high-risk pregnancies. As a maternal-fetal medicine specialist, he treats expectant mothers who have an increased chance that they or their babies will have health complications. Dr. Ballas's expertise is in managing maternal chronic illnesses such as diabetes and hypertension, diagnosing fetal abnormalities by ultrasound, and treating placental disorders. He also handles complications that may happen during labor and delivery.As an associate professor in the Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology, and Reproductive Sciences at UC San Diego School of Medicine, Dr. Ballas is active in educating medical students, residents and fellows. His research interests include environmental and socioeconomic factors — such as food availability and hazardous pollutants — that have health effects on pregnancy and childbirth. Dr. Ballas has published numerous peer-reviewed articles. His work has appeared in the American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Journal of Ultrasound in Medicine and Journal of Pediatric Surgery. Dr. Ballas completed a fellowship in maternal-fetal medicine at UC San Diego School of Medicine and a residency in obstetrics and gynecology at State University of New York (SUNY) at Stony Brook. He earned his medical degree at SUNY Downstate College of Medicine in Brooklyn and his master's degree in public health at Boston University School of Public Health. He is board certified in obstetrics and gynecology and maternal-fetal medicine. Dr. Ballas is a fellow of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (FACOG). He is president-elect of the National Perinatal Association and a member of Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine.

Biography: With her nurturing and caring bedside manner, board-certified OB/GYN Victoria Young, MD, is known for making patients throughout Escondido, California, feel relaxed and comfortable. Dr. Young is accepting new patients at North County Women's Specialists. A native of Knoxville, Tennessee, Dr. Young stayed in her hometown and earned her bachelor's degree in biology from the University of Tennessee. She went on to earn her medical degree from the James H. Quillen College of Medicine at East Tennessee State University. Dr. Young went back to the University of Tennessee Knoxville to complete both her internship and residency in obstetrics and gynecology. During her residency, Dr. Young served as chief resident. She's board certified through the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology. As an obstetrician, Dr. Young has a passion for prenatal care and deliveries. She believes that childbirth is one of the greatest moments in a woman's life and strives to offer comprehensive treatment through the postpartum stage. Dr. Young also has special interests in the management of abnormal uterine bleeding, adolescent gynecology, and family planning, including customized contraceptive counseling.