Physicians
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Michael K. Lai, MD
Dr. Lai is a Board Certified Internal Medicine and Endcrinology & Metabolism physician with over 30 years of experience. He obtained his MD from UCLA School of Medicine before his internship and residency at St. Mary's Medical Center in Long Beach. Dr. Lai completed his fellowship in Endocrinology at the University of Irvine. After working as an endocrinologist in Southern California, Dr. Lai moved to the Central Coast to start his own private practice in 1993. In addition to his practice, Dr. Lai is the Medical Director of Diabetes Services at Marian Regiona l Medical Center in Santa Maria and an Adjunct Faculty at Touro University College of Osteopathic Medicine. |
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Thomas P. Knecht, MD, PhD, FACP
Dr. Knecht was diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes at age 19. He is Board Certified in Internal Medicine and Endocrinology & Metabolism and has over 20 years of experience. He obtained his MD and PhD from University of California, San Diego (UCSD) School of Medicine and completed his internship and Residency at the University of Iowa. Dr. Knecht then completed his Endocrine Fellowship at UCSD School of Medicine. |
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Roger Steele, MD
Dr. Steele is Board Certified in Internal Medicine and Endocrinology & Metabolism and has been a fellow of the American College of Endocrinology since 1994. Dr. Steele obtained is MD from State University of New York before completing his internship and residency at Long Island Jewish Medical Center. He then completed his fellowship in Endocrinology at UCLA and the Wadsworth VA before his US Air Force hospital service in Mather, Ca. He moved to San Luis Obispo to start his private practice in 1974, which he recently merged with Dr. Lai's practice in 2014. After over 40 years of experience, Dr. Steele plans to retire in October of 2015. |
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Cindy Buchanan, PA-C
Cindy is a Physician's Assistant with a specialty in endocrinology. She completed her Bachelor's degree in Biology at Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo. She earned her Master's degree in Health Science and PA-C at Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine in Philadelphia, PA. |
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Jessica Joslyn, PA-C
Jessica is a Physician Assistant and graduate of Stanford School of Medicine Primary Care Program. After graduating in 2011, she relocated to the Central Coast to work in gynecology and family practice. After having her daughter she specialized in Internal and Integrative Medicine, and now found her niche in Endorinology. Jessica's interests are diabetes, thyroid, geriatrics and women's health issues. |
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Molly Wagman, MS, RDN, CDE
Molly was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes at age 9, which led her down the path to become a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist and Certified Diabetes Educator. She completed her Bachelor's degree in Nutrition at Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo, Master's degree in Nutrition at University of Central Arkansas and Dietetic Internship at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences. |
Medical Assistants and Administrative Staff
Santa Maria
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Pismo Beach and San Luis Obispo
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