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Care Philosophy: Dr. Brummel has enjoyed caring for athletes of all types and at all levels from high school and college to the professional level. He has also enjoyed caring for the everyday athlete making it through life. Even though Dr. Brummel is a surgeon, he believes strongly, that whenever possible, nonsurgical treatment should be discussed with patients as an option. His focus is to provide excellent medical care with a friendly and compassionate approach.

Biography: Dr. Thomas Knutson is a board-certified physician specializing in the treatment of knee, shoulder and hip injuries. He attended Loma Linda University School of Medicine where he completed his Medical Degree and Residency in Orthopedics. Upon finishing his residency, Dr. Knutson went on to complete a fellowship in Major Joint Reconstruction at the University of California San Diego. Over his 30 years of experience practicing medicine, Dr. Knutson has helped countless patients heal musculoskeletal injuries. He finds great satisfaction in stabilizing broken bones and restoring worn-out joints allowing his patients to get back to their normal activities. Dr. Knutson grew up in Columbus, Wisconsin and moved to California to complete his medical education. He enjoys being a part of the San Diego community and in his spare time takes advantage of the California sun by participating in scuba diving and water sports. Some of Dr. Knutson's other hobbies include traveling, snow skiing, hiking, maintaining his salt-water aquarium and spending time with his lovely wife, three sons and six grandchildren.

Biography: Dr. Joan Meyer, DPM is a Podiatry Specialist who practices in Escondido, CA. She is 77 years old. Dr. Joan Meyer, DPM is affiliated with Palomar Medical Center Downtown Escondido, Palomar Medical Center Poway and Palomar Health.

Biography: Dr. Daniel Barba grew up in Detroit area of Michigan and graduated from Michigan State University, College of Human Medicine, East Lansing, MI in 2007. After completing his internship and residency at the University of Buffalo, NY in 2012 Dr. Barba moved to La Jolla, CA to complete his fellowship at the Scripps Clinic/San Diego Center for Spinal Disorders in 2013. Dr. Barba joined Arch Health Partners in 2013, bringing his philosophy of treating patients as individuals will always foster good outcomes. Dr. Barba became a doctor to have the opportunity to serve his community and found the practice intellectually and emotionally gratifying. He specializes in Spine Surgery and is proficient in medical Spanish. In his free time Dr. Barba enjoys running, soccer, martial arts, traveling and cooking.

Biography: Dr. Richard Putnam, MD is a Family Practitioner who practices in Poway, CA. He is 74 years old. Dr. Richard Putnam, MD is affiliated with Palomar Medical Center Downtown Escondido, Palomar Health and Palomar Medical Center Poway.

Care Philosophy: Providing care to patients from birth to adulthood is very rewarding for me.

Biography: Dr. Belinda Dure-Smith, MB CHB is an Internist who practices in Poway, CA. She is 68 years old and has been practicing for 40 years. Dr. Belinda Dure-Smith, MB CHB is affiliated with Palomar Medical Center Downtown Escondido, Palomar Medical Center Poway and Palomar Health.

Biography: Dr. Roy Johnson, MD is a Family Practitioner who practices in Valley Center, CA. He is 80 years old and has been practicing for 49 years. Dr. Roy Johnson, MD is affiliated with Palomar Medical Center Poway, Palomar Medical Center Downtown Escondido and Palomar Health.

Biography: Dr. Blando is a board-certified physician, specializing in family medicine. She was born and raised in Manila, Philippines. After earning her medical degree from Emilio Aguinaldo College of Medicine, Dr. Blando moved to the United States, where she completed an internship and residency in Family Medicine at Flower Hospital in Toledo, Ohio. Dr. Blando enjoys the specialty of Family Medicine because it allows her to see patients of all ages with various needs. She gets great joy from seeing her patients get well and succeed in their goals. Dr. Blando believes that every patient has a story to tell and her role is to listen and learn as much from her patients as they learn from her. In her spare time, Dr. Blando enjoys swimming, reading, playing tennis and white water rafting. She is also fluent in Tagalog.

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