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Meet Our Team

Kristina Valerani-Knoblich – Office Manager

 

 

 

 

 


Kalynn Martinez – Lead Medical Assistant/Patient Navigator

Kalynn has been in the medical field for 4 years and loves being able to help patients feel better- whether that be physically, mentally or all of the above. Football season is her favorite season and she’s a Kansas City Chiefs fan. She also played softball through college.

 

 

 


Taylor Valerani-Knoblich – Provider Liaison/Patient Navigator

Taylor has been in the medical field for 4 years with Higa Bariatrics. She is the Provider Liaison which entails outreach/marketing and helping coordinate all new patient appointments. She loves this job because it has unraveled her passion for helping people and providing a second chance at a better quality of life for patients. She enjoys being outside, and having fun in parenthood by staying active with her son. Whether that’s with his soccer or workouts. She also enjoys church a couple times a week to keep a strong faith!

 


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Bibian Leyva – Patient Navigator/Certified Medical Assistant

Bibian has been in the medical field since 2018 and loves that there are many opportunities to grow in your career. Her favorite outside interest is RV traveling with her family.

 

 

 


Karen Olivares – CMA (Certified Medical Assistant) and Surgery Scheduler

 

 

 

 


Yasmin Flores Perez HeadshotYasmin Flores Perez – CMA (Certified Medical Assistant)

 

 

 

 

 


Yssena Martinez HeadshotYssena Martinez – Front Desk Receptionist

 

 

 

 


Luisa Teran HeadshotLuisa Teran – Front Desk Receptionist

 

 

 

 

 

 


Certified Coding Specialist: Nina Celeya


Certified Billing Specialist: Karen Martinez