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10 | Health Matters: Providence St. Mary Medical Center C hris Okwuosa, MD, completed medical school at Creighton University School of Medicine in Omaha, Nebraska, in 2014 and his general surgery residency at Creighton University Medical Center in 2020. Dr. Okwuosa's areas of expertise are minimally invasive surgery and abdominal wall reconstruction. Why did you choose your specialty? Surgery allows patients to achieve immediate results to medical conditions that are either acute or chronic. I also enjoy the opportunity to establish a close rapport with my patients as we work together in achieving resolution in the treatment of their respective conditions. Patients desire results whenever they meet with a surgeon, and I desire to deliver those results with excellent care. What do you want every patient of yours to know about you? I want every patient to know that I am a dedicated clinician who is compassionate when it comes to empathizing with them. I also want to see all my patients not only be well but to understand their medical conditions, so that we are on the same page throughout their treatment course with me. What is your favorite part of the job? I enjoy operating very much, but I like seeing my patients enjoy their wellness even more. My favorite part of the job is when a patient comes back for follow-up feeling better than when they first saw me. This gives me a sense of fulfillment, knowing that I am serving my patients and community well. Where are you from originally? I am originally from Los Angeles but grew up in the South Bay. What do you like to do for fun? I love to watch sports, and I'm also an avid movie fan. My favorite teams are the Los Angeles Lakers and Dodgers and the San Francisco 49ers. With Dr. Chris Okwuosa To schedule an appointment with Dr. Okwuosa, call 760-998-2312 or sign up for MyChart. He is available for in-person appointments and via video telehealth. Meet Dr. Mazen Munir M azen Munir, MD, is a board-certified family medicine physician who has been providing medical care in the High Desert since 2007. Dr. Munir previously worked as a hospitalist, including as department chief of the family medicine department at Providence St. Mary Medical Center. Today he is providing much-needed primary care services to our community. Dr. Munir received his medical degree from Mexico's Universidad Autónoma de Guadalajara. He did his internship at New York Medical College and completed his residency at Maine Dartmouth Family Practice in Waterville, Maine. As a family medicine physician, Dr. Munir enjoys helping patients of all ages—from children and adults to the elderly. He strives to create the personalized health plan best suited to each patient and their families and prides himself on always providing compassionate care. To schedule an appointment with Dr. Munir, call 760- 241-6666. He is accepting new patients and offering both in-person and video visits.