Health
Our Health Center
Serving Our Patients and Their Family…
Accepting Health Insurance
Medi-Cal from Care 1st Health Plan, Community Health Group, and Molina Healthcare; Covered California plans from Blue Cross, Blue Shield, Health Net, and Molina Healthcare; Private insurance PPOs.
Integrated
Patient Care
Our healthcare model ensures patients receive the best possible care: when they need it and in a manner they can understand. We engage our patients in their care as part of our treatment team.
Quality
Care
Our patients receive evidence-based quality care with a human touch providing a wholistic approach to health care.
Our
Accreditations
SDAIHC is accredited by the National Committee for Quality Assurance as a Patient Centered Medical Home, a recognition that demonstrates our commitment to providing evidence-based whole-person care.
Home Visits
Public Health Nurse – Home Visits
We have experienced Public Health Nurses with passion for our patients and their families. Duties include:
- Reviewing our patient population for opportunities to support those with unique needs.
- Partner with patients in managing their chronic disease.
- Educate and support our team for an integrated holistic approach to patient-centered care.
of experience
past 5 years
staff
Our Patient Experiences…
The best group of clinicians ever. I love it here and feel very cared for with competent providers but also with kind human beings. Thank You.
I feel like this is a family. Instead of waiting for long delays, I get in pretty quickly. Also nice having everything her, my dental, behavioral and dental!
Today’s visit went off without a hitch. In and done in a timely manner. I have always been treated with respect at this clinic and have no complaints. I would recommend my friends here and have. My daughter turned me on to this clinic because I was not happy where I was going to before.
I have a fear of dentists, but today the doctor made me feel comfortable and it help ease my nerves. Kind staff all around.
Best therapy I’ve ever had in my life. I actually have been helped for the first time ever and being taught tools and skills to help me cope with the past traumas.
As a parent of a special needs child I am appreciative of all the support of patients and care of my daughter. I know she is well taken care of and respected as the young adult she is.
Leadership Team
Kevin joined SDAIHC in November 2019. Kevin has expertise in the implementation of culture-focused performance improvement in clinics, ambulatory surgical centers and hospitals. He is skilled in identifying performance gaps, defining strategy, and creating measurable change. Kevin has a focus on integrating systems and culture to align behaviors to achievements in safety, patient experience, and cost containment. He is also a community-minded leader with a lengthy history in serving refugee populations through the non-profit organization he founded in 1999 focused on leadership development and project-based learning for underrepresented refugee communities. This includes a month-long annual medical outreach abroad.
Education: Six Sigma Black Belt, Bachelor of Science in Business Management (Minor in Organizational Behavior/Development), Master’s in Public Administration, Doctorate of Education in Leadership.
Kevin previously served as National Director of Care Experience, Patient Safety & Risk for Kaiser Permanente, Consulting Advisor for Press Ganey & Associates, system Director of The Sharp Experience, The Sharp University, and Consumer Research at Sharp HealthCare, Director, Support Operations at Scripps Health, and continues to serve as an Adjunct Professor at National University. Kevin also served as a police officer and served as a publicly elected school board member.
Tami brings with her 10+ years of expertise in FQHC Finance. Tami is detail oriented, driven, and highly regarded for her leadership with exceptional analytical skills, and the ability to deliver comprehensive reports. Accustomed to managing multiple projects and multiple departments simultaneously in a fast-faced, deadline-driven environment. Strong collaborative skills and the ability to work with individuals from diverse backgrounds, Tami is a valuable asset!
Doctor of Education candidate in Health Professions expected 2023
Erik McLaughlin MD, MPH is originally from San Diego, California. He completed his medical school in the UK and an MPH in global health and tropical medicine at Tulane University. He trained in family medicine residency in Chicago, Illinois and completed a Fellowship in Rural and Remote Medicine in Australia along with emergency medicine training. He has provided medical support on six continents and worked extensively with Native American people in the USA. When he is not working, he enjoys trail running and spending time with his family.
Dr. Chelsea Richardson is the dental director for the San Diego American Indian Health Center. She received her bachelor’s degree at the University of California, San Diego prior to attending dental school at the Arizona School of Dentistry and Oral Health in Mesa, Arizona. Dr. Richardson also earned a certificate in public health from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. She completed her dental practical training in Southwest Florida, Colorado, Maine, and at the Winslow Indian Health Care Center for the Navajo Tribe.
Dr. Richardson is certified by the Western Regional Examining Board, is a member of the Academy of General Dentistry, and is recipient of the International Congress of Oral Implantologists Sullivan Schein Pre-doctoral Achievement Award. She enjoys world travel, has taught English in Thailand, practiced archaeology in Jordan, and studied Spanish in Costa Rica. She currently enjoys being active with her husband and two young children.
“I’ve learned that people will forget what you’ve said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel” – Maya Angelou
Dr. Clement was born and raised in San Diego. He received his BA in American Studies with an emphasis in Ethnic Studies at University of California, Santa Cruz. He received his first MA in Education with an emphasis in multicultural counseling at San Diego State University Community Based Block Program. Dr. Clement earned his MA and Psy.D. in Clinical Psychology with a Multicultural Emphasis at Alliant International University. Prior to becoming a psychologist he was a middle school teacher and an Assistant Director at UCSD’s Early Academic Outreach Program.
Dr. Clement has been working in the mental health field for 10 years now. Prior to coming to SDAIHC he was a clinical psychologist at Indian Health Council in Valley Center, CA for close to 4 years. Over the course of his career he has worked with a diverse group of clients: individuals, couples and families in both English and Spanish. He’s always felt honored and blessed to assist clients in their journey to building the life that they are proud to live. While not working he enjoy’s time with his family, the beach, visiting tropical locations, trying new foods, and kayak fishing.
Maamoon Majeed grew up in Iraq and moved to the United Arab Emirates in 2007, where he earned his Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy. After coming to the United States in 2015, Maamoon earned his master’s degree in healthcare.
Maamoon began his focus in helping patients to receive better care and utilize his knowledge and experience to help improve the delivery of quality health care. Maamoon has experience in the continuum of care to include Hospice operations for over five years. In addition, Maamoon earned his Lean Six Sigma Black Belt and is passionate about performance improvement using data analytics.
Maamoon’s hobbies include his zest for life, and lifelong personal and professional growth. His physical fitness includes practicing Martial Arts, specifically Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and other physical activities. He enjoys photography, hiking, and snowboarding.
Katie Perry serves as a Family Nurse Practitioner graduating from Azusa Pacific University, her undergraduate work at Saint Louis University. Katie has great experience and is passionate about women’s health and pediatrics. Katie is a great listener and believes in patient and family centered care.
Tiffany Moran serves as a Family Nurse Practitioner, graduating from Azusa Pacific University with undergraduate work at University of Virginia. Tiffany is a Navy veteran with a strong teamwork mindset and a will-do attitude. Tiffany is known for her kind and compassionate care and use of evidence-based practices in patient-centered care.
William has served as a Nurse since 2005, and is a US Army Officer Veteran. William has experience as a Nurse Case Manager, Employee Health, Occupation Medicine, and Urgent Care. William is passionate about quality patient care and is a great addition to our team.