Dr. Almudhafar attended medical school at the University of Belgrade in Belgrade, Yugoslavia and completed her internship and residency at the Riverside County Regional Medical Center program in Family Medicine in Riverside, California. Dr. Almudhafar is fluent in English, Arabic and Serbian. She is a Fellow of the American Academy of Family Medicine and enjoys spending time with her family and traveling

Philosophy: “I will ensure that my patients receive the best physical, psychological, and emotional care possible. I strongly believe in delivering patient-centered and patient-driven care while always respecting a patients cultural and spiritual beliefs.”

Cielito Blanco-Capistrano completed her Doctorate of Medicine at the Manila Central University in the Philippines where she also practiced as a medical physician for several years. She then completed her Masters of Science degree and Family Nurse Practitioner at Charles Drew University School of Nursing in Los Angeles, California. She is board certified by the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners and is a clinical instructor for the Family Nurse Practitioner Program at California Baptist University. She works in conjunction with our physicians to enhance our team approach to patient care and is fluent in English and Tagalog.

Philosophy: “I am passionate about understanding the needs of each of my patients in order to help them manage their physical and emotional health. Each patient is a member of a family, and a member of a larger community with their own individual experiences, and my goal is to support each of my patient’s values and preferences throughout the clinical process.”

Sabrina Garrovillas completed her Masters of Science degree and Family Nurse Practitioner at California Baptist University. Her undergraduate studies were completed at the University of California at Riverside in Riverside, California with a major in Biological Sciences. She works in conjunction with our physicians to enhance our team approach to patient care.

Dr. Ivanova attended medical school at the Academy of Medicine in Sofia, Bulgaria. She completed her internship at the University of Louisville in Louisville, Kentucky and stayed at the university to complete her residency as well. She then earned a Geriatrics Fellowship at the University of California in Irvine, California. Dr. Ivanova speaks fluent English and Bulgarian. She is a Fellow of the American Academy of Family Medicine and is Board Qualified by the American Board of Family Medicine and the American Board of Geriatric Medicine. Dr. Ivanova is also certified in Hospice and Palliative Medicine.

Dr. Benjamin Mahdi attended medical school at Ross University School of Medicine in Dominica, West Indies. He completed his Family Medicine internship and residency at the Eisenhower Medical Center Family Medicine Residency Program. Dr. Benjamin T. Mahdi is Board Certified by the American Academy of Family Medicine.

Dr. Mahdi graduated from the Sofia Medical Academy in Sofia, Bulgaria and completed his residency at the University of Louisville Hospital in Louisville, Kentucky specializing in Primary Care. He is board certified by the American Board of Family Medicine and the American Board of Hospice and Palliative Medicine. He is also a Certified Medical Director. He has served in a Leadership Role at the RCMA since 2005 and serves on the board of the Inland Empire Health Information Exchange. He is board certified in family medicine, hospice and palliative medicine. As an active member of the Riverside and Corona communities, Dr. Mahdi has worked with Riverside Community Hospital and as Medical Director of the Palliative Service at Parkview Community Hospital in developing palliative care programs. Additionally, he is the Medical Director of several nursing homes in Riverside, California. He has been elected chair of the Ethics Committee at Riverside Community Hospital. Dr. Mahdi’s community involvement includes serving as Chair of the Inland Empire Palliative Care Coalition. His affiliations include serving as Assistant Clinical Professor at Loma Linda School of Medicine and a Fellow of the American Academy of Family Medicine. In 2012 he received the CMA Foundation’s Robert D. Sparks, M.D. Leadership Achievement Award for successfully leading the Inland Empire to increase the quality of care for patients facing end of life issues. Dr. Mahdi and his wife, Dr. Ana Ivanova, live in Orange County and their son, Dr. Benjamin Mahdi, is a physician with Riverside Family Physicians as well. In his leisure time, Dr. Mahdi enjoys spending time with his grandkids, making his own beer and sausages and traveling with his wife.

Dr. Vicky Mai attended medical school at Nova Southeastern University College of Osteopathic Medicine in Ft Lauderdale, Florida and completed her internship and residency in family practice at Kern Medical Center in Bakersfield, California. Dr. Vicky Mai is Board Certified with the American Board of Family Medicine. She enjoys gardening, biking, arts and crafts and is fluent in English and Vietnamese.

Philosophy: “Under any circumstance, I will always work with my patients to restore their best possible health.”

Rosie developed a passion for helping people that lacked resources and access to mental health while working for a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) in Indianapolis. Rosie completed her graduate degree at Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis (IUPUI) in 2018; becoming one of a hand full of counselor that provide mental health services in English and Spanish. Rosie was been recognized as Provider of the Year by the Indiana Latino Expo (2019). She was also recognized as the Indiana Primary Health Care Association’s Employee of the Year for two consecutive years. Rosie comes to RFP with over 11 years of experience working with underserved communities, FQHC/non-profits health care centers, community engagement and development, and 3 years of counseling services for children, and adults.

Philosophy: “I believe that most individuals can find solutions to their problems with a little help and guidance; the individual is an expert in their lives not the therapist. As a therapist I see myself as a facilitator that listens, empathizes, encourages, and celebrates success – no matter how big or how small.”  

Dr. Kacie Paik attended University of California, San Diego for undergraduate study and Howard University College of Medicine in Washington D.C. for medical school. She completed her Family Medicine residency training at University of California, Riverside. She is fluent in English and Korean. Dr. Paik enjoys painting, playing with her cats, traveling, and learning about healthy diets and exercise.

Philosophy: “My motivation for pursuing Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) degree came from my desire to bridge the low-income community and healthcare. As a healthcare provider, I envion to continue giving back to the community and become a strong advocate for my patients to ensure each patient lives healthier and fulfilling lives.”  

Dr. Maryam Samadi-Soltani attended medical school at Iran University of Medical Sciences in Tehran, Iran. She completed her Pediatric internship at Ali Asghar Children’s Hospital in Tehran, Iran. After her internship, she completed her residency at Texas Tech University in Lubbock, Texas. Dr. Maryam Samadi- Soltani is Board Certified with the American Board of Pediatrics and is fluent in English and Farsi. She enjoys cooking fresh whole foods, spending time with her family outdoors, traveling, and learning about wellness and nutritional sciences.

Philosophy: “Children are our future and it is my goal to build a strong and healthy society. I always care for my pediatric patients as my own children, and having healthy patients is the most satisfying feeling in my life.”

Dr. Zana Shirwan attended medical school at the University of California, San Diego (UCSD) School of Medicine and completed his master’s in public health (MPH) degree at San Diego State University (SDSU). He completed his internship and residency in Family Medicine at the University of California, Riverside (UCR) Family Medicine Residency Program in Palm Spring, CA. He received the Resident of the Year Award in his first and second years of residency. Dr. Shirwan is Board Certified by the American Academy of Family Medicine since 2019. This year, he will complete a fellowship in Population Health through the Population Health Management Academy (PHMA) in Riverside, CA. He received certificates in Comprehensive Practice Optimization Series and Evolving Healthcare Leadership Programs offered by PHMA. In his leisure time, Dr. Shirwan enjoys spending quality time with his wife and son, gardening, and playing volleyball.

Philosophy: “I treat my patients as members of my family. Listening to patients’ concerns with compassion and care is a quality I constantly strive to implement in my medical practice. I advocate wellness and comprehensive approach to health care by helping them discover ways to heal and reach their best health.”

Megg Sofeso completed her Masters of Science in Nursing degree and Family Nurse Practitioner Program at California Baptist University in Riverside, California. Her undergraduate study was completed at the University of Ibadan, Nigeria in Education. She works in conjunction with our physicians to enhance our team approach to patient care. She enjoys spending time with her family, watching movies and reading.

Philosophy: “My goal is not only to treat my patients, but to also help them understand their health and how to reach their individual goals.”