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!
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 – CMA (Certified Medical Assistant)
Yssena Martinez – Front Desk Receptionist
Luisa Teran – Front Desk Receptionist