Intestinal Diverticulitis near Poway, CA

Biography: Ludmilla Ionescu, M.D., is a board-certified family medicine physician. She grew up in Moscow, Russia where she attended Moscow Medical Academy. Dr. Ionescu completed her internship at the State Scientific Center of Dermatovenerology (Dermatology) in Moscow, Russia before moving to the U.S. to start her Family Practice residency at the University of Miami/Jackson Memorial Hospital. Since she was a child, Dr. Ionescu wanted to become a doctor because of her idol, her father, a surgeon and Honored Physician of the Russian Federation. She grew up watching him work in the hospital and wanted to be just like him. Dr. Ionescu approaches her practice with the philosophy that you ``treat the root of the tree and not its leaves, and therefore listen to the patient so you can get to the root of the tree.`` She uses an individual approach to the diagnosis and treatment of each patient in order to get to the root of the problem. Dr. Ionescu treats her patients as if they are family and she enjoys seeing her patients go back to their normal lives, happy and healthy. In her spare time, Dr. Ionescu enjoys spending time with her daughter, traveling, sports, competitive ballroom dancing and Pilates. She is fluent in Russian and English.

Biography: Dr. Daniel Lee, MD is a Gastroenterology Specialist who practices in Poway, CA. He is 58 years old. Dr. Daniel Lee, MD is affiliated with Palomar Medical Center Downtown Escondido, Palomar Medical Center Poway and Palomar Health.

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 Downtown Escondido, Palomar Medical Center Poway and Palomar Health.

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 Health, Palomar Medical Center Poway and Palomar Medical Center Downtown Escondido.

Biography: Dr. Marcelo Rivera, MD is an Internist who practices in Poway, CA. He is 75 years old and has been practicing for 49 years. Dr. Marcelo Rivera, MD is affiliated with Palomar Health, Palomar Medical Center Downtown Escondido and Palomar Medical Center Poway.

Biography: Dr. Louis Maletz attended Medical School at the University of California, Los Angeles, where he received his MD, as well as completed his Internship and his Residency in Family Medicine. His special interest in his practice is in venous disease treatment options without surgery, as well as a general interest in science and in people. He believes in a goal to always ``keep learning.`` A native of Southern California, Dr. Maletz grew up in Orange County, and enjoys running as a fitting hobby here, as well as Yoga. He is fluent in both Spanish and German.

Biography: Dr. David Carty, MD is an Internist who practices in Poway, CA. He is 69 years old. Dr. David Carty, MD is affiliated with Palomar Health, Palomar Medical Center Downtown Escondido and Palomar Medical Center Poway.