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Biography: Christopher Kroner, MD, MPH, grew up in Chula Vista, CA, participating in athletics. His love of sports combined with his interests in biology, human behavior and people from diverse backgrounds eventually led to a career both in family and in sports medicines. As a primary care physician, he enjoys being able to build long-lasting relationships with his patients. Over time, the knowledge and trust he gains improves his ability to help his patients navigate their way through any health issues or concerns. Plus, with his subspecialty in sports medicine he's able to treat patients with injuries — often without narcotics — which he rarely prescribes. Dr. Kroner studied psychology, neurobiology, physiology, and behavior as an undergraduate before moving to New Orleans to attend Tulane University where he earned both a master's in public health and a medical degree. Following this, he completed a residency/internship in family medicine and a fellowship in sports medicine at Harbor-UCLA in Torrance, CA. Today, Dr. Kroner is not only a practicing family and sports medicine physician with MemorialCare, but he is currently a team physician for the Anaheim Ducks, NHL and USA Water Polo as well as a physician advisor for ATvantage Athletic Training in Orange, CA, and an assistant medical director for West Coast, Run Disney, Disneyland, CA. Additionally, he is an assistant clinical professor at UC Irvine, has written for publications and presented at conferences, and is a member of both the American Academy of Family Physicians and the American Society of Sports Medicine. When not in the office, Dr. Kroner spends time enjoying sports, although lately he finds he does more watching than participating. When his schedule allows, he also likes to attend concerts and other community cultural activities. And although he really enjoys the movies, as a father of young children you're more likely to find him watching Sesame Street.

Biography: From a young age, Dr. Etemad knew she wanted to become a health care advocate, with a strong desire for the knowledge and awareness to improve people's lives. Compassion and social responsibility were the lessons she learned through her grandfather's many stories as a military and community healthcare provider. As an Orange County native, Dr. Etemad is thrilled to provide high quality care for her local community. Dr. Etemad chose family medicine as it allows her to deliver continuity of care for her patients. She enjoys building relationships with patients while helping them prevent illness and promote their best quality of life. With areas of interest in preventative and integrative medicine, Dr. Etemad is a board certified family medicine physician who believes in treating the whole person and promoting community wellness. Dr. Etemad completed her family medicine residency at University of California, Irvine and earned her medical degree at Creighton University School of Medicine. During her residency, she completed supplementary training in Integrative Medicine. Additionally, Dr. Etemad received a Master of Science in Global Medicine from Keck School of Medicine at USC. ``As a physician you're a life-long learner and educator. I enjoy teaching patients, as well as listening and learning from my patients,`` expresses Dr. Etemad. ``My favorite part of my job is getting to know my patients and watching them improve their health and quality of life. I believe that shared decision making is essential for patient care. Ultimately my role is to provide information and to educate my patients. Together we can create a personalized treatment plan.`` While away from the office, Dr. Etemad savors spending time in the kitchen with her family and learning new recipes. She also enjoys exploring the world with her husband.

Care Philosophy: Getting active and staying active is the most powerful thing a person can do to improve overall health.