Sophia Hurd, MD
Pediatrician
Pediatrician
Dr. Sophia Hurd, MD
San Francisco
Certification & Education
Board Certification
American Board of Pediatrics
Residency Location
UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospital, Oakland
Med School
University of Washington
Undergrad
Stanford University
Biography
Dr. Sophia Hurd, MD, is a deeply experienced board-certified pediatrician whose approach to care is shaped by evidence-based science, a global perspective, and the lived experience of being a parent. Born and raised in Hawaii, she left the islands to attend Stanford University and later earned her medical degree at the University of Washington, the nation’s top medical school for primary care. She returned to the Bay Area for her residency at Benioff Children’s Hospital Oakland, where she trained alongside Dr. Nicole Glynn and developed a strong foundation in comprehensive, relationship-centered pediatrics.
Over the past two decades, Dr. Hurd has cared for thousands of families across a wide range of clinical settings, and most recently as a founding physician of the UCSF Laurel Heights clinic. A consistent theme has guided her career: giving families the time, reassurance, and thoughtful guidance they deserve. Over time, her practice naturally began to resemble concierge medicine: deeply personal, highly accessible, and rooted in trust.
Dr. Hurd’s experience practicing medicine internationally has also shaped her philosophy. She has provided care in eight countries across four continents, working in Africa, Southeast Asia, Australia, South America, and Cuba. These experiences showed her that great medicine hinges on active listening, adaptability, and partnership.
Becoming a mother to twins further transformed the way she practices. She understands firsthand how stressful it is to have a sick child and how powerful it is to have a pediatrician who listens and helps parents feel confident in their decisions. She believes parents know their children best, and her role is to provide clear information, evidence-based guidance, and steady reassurance.
A lifelong learner, Dr. Hurd attends multiple UCSF pediatric lectures each month and stays up to date through conferences, medical podcasts, and teaching opportunities. She has mentored medical and nursing students, participated in community health outreach programs, volunteered with Operation Smile, and also educated incarcerated mothers in San Francisco about childhood illnesses.
Outside of work, Dr. Hurd loves dancing and now shares her love of music and movement with her own children. When she is not in the clinic, she loves spending time with her husband, their young twins, and the family’s Maltese. As both a mother and a pediatrician, she feels fortunate that her work allows her to support children and families as they grow, and she looks forward to helping your family thrive.
At Discover Health, Dr. Hurd is excited to bring together her clinical expertise, her global and cultural perspective, and her deep commitment to long-term relationships. She looks forward to partnering with families, supporting children through every milestone, and creating a warm, connected experience where parents feel heard, supported, and confident every step of the way.
Dr. Hurd is now accepting new patients.
Nicole Glynn, MD
Pediatrician
Pediatrician
Dr. Nicole Glynn, MD
San Francisco
Certification & Education
Board Certification
American Board of Pediatrics
Residency Location
UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospital, Oakland
Med School
Creighton University
Masters
Creighton University
Undergrad
Santa Clara University
Biography
With over ten years of experience providing concierge-style pediatric care in San Francisco, Dr. Glynn is known for her compassionate and personalized approach. She takes the time to listen, explore options, and work with families to develop care plans tailored to each child’s needs and the patients’ preferences. Warm and caring, she approaches medicine with an open mind, considering the bigger picture and taking a holistic view whenever possible. Dr. Glynn ensures every family feels heard and supported, highlighting the importance of strong, trusting relationships among patients, parents, and their pediatrician.
Dr. Glynn’s passion for pediatrics began in childhood, inspired by her father, a pediatric dentist. She loves caring for little babies and young children and takes pride in supporting families through every stage of growth and development. She earned her MD from Creighton University and completed her pediatric residency at UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospital Oakland. Board-certified in pediatrics, she most recently served as Chief Medical Officer and lead pediatrician at GetzWell Pediatrics, where she focused on family-centered, personalized care.
She is passionate about giving back, organizing fundraisers for pediatric cancer research, supporting local health initiatives, and helping families access care and resources. When she’s not seeing patients, she enjoys being outdoors with her husband and two children, walking her dog, staying active with Pilates, and cheering on her kids at sports games.
Dr. Glynn believes that strong relationships with families are the foundation of excellent care. “I love seeing my patients grow up,” she says. “Being an extension of their family and supporting them through milestones and challenges is the best part of my job.” She treats every child with the same care she would want for her own, inspiring families to confidently take charge of their child’s health journey.
She is now accepting new patients and looks forward to welcoming your family to Discover Health Pediatrics. Schedule a meet and greet to learn more about the personalized care Dr. Glynn offers.
Julie Cella, MD
Internist
Internal Medicine
Dr. Julie Cella, MD
Bellevue
Certification & Education
Board Certification
American Board of Internal Medicine
Med School
University of Washington: School of Medicine
Residency Location
University of Washington: School of Medicine
Undergrad
University of Washington: School of Public Health
Biography
Dr. Cella is a board-certified internal medicine physician with a passion for building strong, trust-based relationships with her patients and their families. She recently joined Discover Health, where she focuses on assisting patients in navigating complex medical needs with clarity and confidence.
Dr. Cella earned her medical degree from the University of Washington School of Medicine and completed her residency in internal medicine at UW. Since 2015, she has cared for patients in various settings, including hospitals, primary care clinics, rehabilitation centers, and long-term care facilities. Since finishing her training, Dr. Cella has held primary care and hospitalist positions at UW Medicine and Providence, including her latest role as a Primary Care Provider at Providence PACE ElderPlace.
At Discover Health, Dr. Cella’s approach is rooted in truly understanding what matters most to her patients. She believes in open, two-way communication and collaborative decision-making, ensuring that every patient’s values and life context guide their care. Her clinical interests encompass preventive care, chronic disease management, and the connection between physical and emotional well-being.
A lifelong learner, Dr. Cella is active in the American College of Physicians and is dedicated to mentoring the next generation of physicians. Outside of medicine, she enjoys cooking, exploring nature with her family, and participating in community theater.
Dr. Cella is now welcoming new patients at Discover Health. We invite you to meet her and experience a new standard of personalized, relationship-based care in the greater Bellevue area.
Jane M. Hightower, MD
Internist
Internal Medicine
Jane M. Hightower, MD
San Francisco
Certification & Education
Board Certification
American Board of Internal Medicine
Med School
University Of Illinois College Of Medicine
Residency Location & Area of Focus
St Mary’s Medical Center: Internal Medicine
Biography
Dr. Hightower is an internal medicine physician in San Francisco, California. She is board certified by the National Board of Physician and Surgeons (NBPAS) from 2017 until present. She was also board certified under the American Board of Internal Medicine from 1992 through 2022.
She has special interests in nutrition and environmental contaminants and their impact on health, as well as interest in preventive and diagnostic medicine.
In 2000, her landmark study on mercury levels in patients in her San Francisco practice, subsequently published in Environmental Health Perspectives in 2002, lead to the current FDA recommendations on fish consumption. She subsequently published multiple scientific papers on the subject, has given numerous lectures, and is now considered a leading world’s authority on mercury as it pertains to health. Dr. Hightower is the author of Diagnosis Mercury: Money Politics and Poison, which sheds light on the history of this metal through time.
In 2017, Dr. Hightower published another landmark paper on vitamin D, and chronic myofascial pain and how they are inter-related. This peer reviewed scientific paper describes how magnesium deficiency is the key to low vitamin D and chronic pain, and together, those factors have an association with cancer, colon polyps, and tendon rupture. It also describes how drinking water that does not contain magnesium, contributes to magnesium deficiency.
Erika Santoro, MD
Internist
Internal Medicine
Erika Santoro, MD
Waltham
Certification & Education
Board Certification
American Board of Internal Medicine
Medical School
University of Virginia
Undergrad
College of William and Mary
Biography
Dr. Erika N. Santoro is a board-certified internist with 15 years of clinical experience in the outpatient setting. She received her undergraduate degree from the College of William and Mary and graduated from the University of Virginia Medical School in 2007. She went on to complete her internal medicine residency at Tufts Medical Center. She is affiliated with Mass General Hospital, Brigham and Women’s Hospital, and Newton Wellesley Hospital.
Dr. Santoro spent the early part of her career managing a large panel of patients and teaching and mentoring medical students and nurse practitioners. She is excited to bring exceptional personalized care to her patients at Orchard Health. Although Dr. Santoro has extensive experience managing complex medical conditions, her practice of primary care is rooted in preventative care and mind-body wellness, maximizing nutrition, sleep, weight management and mental health. Dr. Santoro is a member of the American College of Lifestyle Medicine. She also holds an interest in women’s health and provides routine gynecology care of her patients. Dr. Santoro provides comprehensive care to all adult patients and believes in good communication and collaboration, understanding that each person’s health journey is unique.
Dr. Santoro and her husband have three children and a spirited dog named Scout. She enjoys spending time with family and friends, travel, nature and the outdoors.
David M. Jue, MD
Internal Medicine
Internal Medicine
David M. Jue, MD
Napa
Certification & Education
Board Certification
American Board of Internal Medicine
Med School
George Washington University
Residency Location
Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital- Internal Medicine
Undergrad
University of Southern California
Biography
Dr. Jue was born and raised in the San Joaquin Valley town of Hanford, California. He earned his undergraduate degree in Biological Sciences at University of Southern California. He began his career in medicine as an emergency medical technician.
After attending medical school at The George Washington University, Dr. Jue received his Internal Medicine specialty training at Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital, where he served as Chief Medical Resident. He has been certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
Dr. Jue moved to Napa in 1998. He enjoys family, friends, food, music, skiing, and the shooting sports
Jennifer Garcia-Rabbat, MD
Internist
Internal Medicine
Jennifer Garcia-Rabbat, MD
Bellevue
Certification & Education
Board Certification
American Board of Internal Medicine
Med School
American University of the Caribbean School of Medicine
Residency Location & Area of Focus
Lutheran Medical Center in Brooklyn, NY
Undergrad
University of Florida
Biography
Dr. Jennifer Garcia-Rabbat is a board-certified Internal Medicine primary care provider with over 12 years of experience. She views her role as a patient advocate and partner, encouraging patients to take charge of their health by providing education, resources, and counseling. Her objective of unmatched availability to her patients embodies the essence of Discover Health - that close connection to your doctor strengthens the patient-physician bond, personalizes the entire experience, and increases both patient health and satisfaction.
She graduated from the American University of the Caribbean School of Medicine in 2009 and finished her residency at the Lutheran Medical Center in Brooklyn, New York in 2012. Following graduation, Dr. Garcia-Rabbat spent 6 years in both private and multispecialty practice in Florida, including at the prestigious Cleveland Clinic. Following her Microsoft husband to Bellevue, WA she soon became a well-known and admired primary care provider with expertise in outpatient care, managing both acute and complex chronic diseases as well as guiding patients through their personal preventive care program. She also has experience in managing patients in hospice care, skilled nursing facilities, adult family homes, memory care facilities, and assisted living facilities.
In her time off, Dr. Garcia-Rabbat enjoys time with her family, traveling, cooking, and discovering new things to do in her community.
Alex De Moraes, MD
Family Medicine
Family Medicine
Alex De Moraes, MD
Napa
Certification & Education
Board Certification
American Board of Family Medicine
Med School
Doctorate of Medicine, Medical College of Wisconsin
Residency Location & Area of Focus
Family Practice Residency, UC-Davis
Undergrad
UC-Davis
Biography
Dr. Alex De Moraes is a UC Davis graduate and retired US Air Force Reserve flight surgeon. Dr. De Moraes practiced in Napa from 2006 to 2010 in roles at the Queen of the Valley, Clinic Ole, The Meadows, and in private practice. Professional opportunity took him to Bellevue, WA where he served as Associate Medical Director at the Overlake Medical Center. In 2016, after reconnecting with Dr. Kako at a medical conference, Dr. De Moraes expressed interest in joining a team of like-minded private practice doctors, nurses, and staff in Napa.
In addition to being a skilled physician, Dr. De Moraes brings a breadth of administrative and clinical knowledge, including his unique 10+ years as a flight surgeon in the US Air Force Reserves. Dr. De Moraes is committed to individual patient care and treatment, dictated by each patient's needs. He specializes in family practice.
In his spare time, Dr. De Moraes enjoys hiking and spending time with his wife and dog.
Oded Herbsman, MD
Pediatrician, Chief Medical Officer
Pediatrician
Oded Herbsman, MD
San Francisco
Certification & Education
Board Certification
American Board of Pediatrics
Med School
Duke University of Medicine
Residency Location & Area of Focus
University of California San Francisco, Pediatric Residency
Undergrad
University of Florida
Biography
Dr. Oded Herbsman is a board-certified pediatrician with 30 years experience caring for children in the Bay Area. He has been part of Discover Health Medical Group for the last 15 years. Caring for his patients the way he would his own children has always been Dr. Herbsman’s philosophy. He combines evidence-based best practices with personalized, accessible, and compassionate care.
Dr. Herbsman serves as the Chief Medical Officer for Discover Health Medical Group, which provides care for patients in clinics in Northern California, Boston, Massachusetts, and Bellevue, Washington. He draws on years of experience in hospital leadership, having served as a pediatric department leader and Chief of Staff at California Pacific Medical Center in San Fransico.
Dr. Herbsman is certified in Traditional Chinese Medicine and has also completed a fellowship in contemplative medicine. He is currently on the teaching staff for the contemplative medicine fellowship at the New York Zen Center.
After graduating from Duke University School of Medicine, Dr. Herbsman completed his pediatric residency at the University of California, San Francisco. He worked as a pediatric/neonatal hospitalist for over 15 years before transitioning to full-time primary care. He has clinical affiliations with California Pacific Medical Center, UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital, and is a pediatric consultant for the burn unit at St. Francis Medical Center.
Eve Sobel, MD
Internist
Internal Medicine
Eve Sobel, MD
Waltham
Certification & Education
Board Certification
American Board of Internal Medicine
Med School
Tufts University of Medicine
Residency Location & Area of Focus
Newton-Wellesley Hospital, Internal Medicine
Undergrad
University of Maryland
Biography
Dr. Eve N. Sobel graduated from Tufts Medical School in 1997 and did her internal medicine residency, including a year as chief resident, at Newton-Wellesley Hospital. Her undergraduate studies were at University of Maryland where she concentrated in biology. She earned a master’s degree in cell biology at Albert Einstein College of Medicine and then turned to clinical medicine.
Before joining Orchard Health Care in 2017, Dr. Sobel practiced for over 15 years in a primary care group in Wellesley sponsored by Newton-Wellesley Hospital. At Newton-Wellesley, she was regularly cited as the top internist in quality measures. She has directed many patient care improvement projects involving concerns such as managing high blood pressure and osteoporosis, as well as preventing falls in the elderly. Her patient panel includes both women and men, but comprehensive women’s care including gynecology is a major focus for her.
Dr. Sobel and her husband have four teenage and older children. They live in Newton.
David Saie, MD
Internist
Internal Medicine
David Saie, MD
Waltham
Certification & Education
Board Certification
American Board of Internal Medicine
Med School
Ross University
Residency Location & Area of Focus
Trinity Health in Ann Arbor, Internal Medicine
Undergrad
Michigan State University
Biography
Dr. David Saie is a board-certified internist, who was born and raised in Michigan. He completed his residency at a University of Michigan affiliate, Trinity Health in Ann Arbor, which has been ranked the #1 major teaching hospital in America by Fortune/IBM Watson. He has been a practicing physician in the Mass General Brigham system since 2013, and is affiliated with Mass General Hospital, Brigham and Women’s Hospital, and Newton Wellesley Hospital. He is a member of the American College of Physicians, the American Medical Association and the Massachusetts Medical Society.
Dr. Saie practices with an emphasis on preventive medicine through lifestyle modifications, and additionally, has a special interest in dermatology. He is highly regarded by his patients, who consistently rate him as a top physician.
He resides in Sudbury with his wife and twin daughters. In his free time, he enjoys spending time with his family, exercising, playing basketball, traveling and dining at new restaurants.
Sanjay Raisoni, MD
Internist
Internal Medicine
Sanjay Raisoni, MD
San Francisco & Marin
Certification & Education
Board Certification
Internal Medicine American Board of Medical Specialties
Med School
Northeastern Ohio Medical University
Residency Location & Area of Focus
Richmond University Medical Center
Undergrad
Northeastern Ohio Medical University
Biography
Dr. Raisoni is an experienced Internal Medicine physician with a strong focus on preventative care. He believes that maintaining health is just as important as treating illness and works closely with his patients to develop sustainable habits centered around nutrition, exercise, and overall wellness.
A graduate of Northeastern Ohio Medical University, Dr. Raisoni has been involved in research at the Cleveland Clinic Foundation and Columbia University Medical Center. He completed his residency at Mt. Sinai-affiliated Richmond University Medical Center, where he gained extensive experience in both primary and hospital-based care.
His approach is rooted in evidence-based medicine, emphasizing early intervention and lifestyle modifications to prevent chronic conditions before they develop. By taking the time to understand each patient’s unique health goals, he provides thoughtful guidance on diet, fitness, and long-term wellness strategies.
Dr. Raisoni is committed to building strong, collaborative relationships with his patients, ensuring they receive comprehensive, personalized care at every stage of life.
Rony Kako, MD
Internist
Internal Medicine
Rony Kako, MD
Napa
Certification & Education
Board Certification
Internal Medicine American Board
Med School
The Medical College of Wisconsin
Residency Location & Area of Focus
San Joaquin General Hospital, Internal Medicine
Undergrad
California State University, Stanislaus
Biography
Dr. Rony Kako is an internist specializing in adult medicine and practices in Napa, CA. Over the past 30 years, Dr. Kako has provided comprehensive care relationship-based care for his patients, emphasizing disease prevention and maintenance of health and wellness. He is dedicated to their well-being both within and outside of his office. He believes that the best way to care for his patients is to actually care for them. By speaking, listening, and conversing with them, he is able to establish strong and enduring relationships with them. Patients of Dr. Kako’s receive his uninterrupted time and attention.
Dr. Kako’s career in medicine began in 1988, when he graduated with his Medical Degree from the Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee Wisconsin . After medical school, Dr. Rony Y Kako MD completed his residency at San Joaquin General Hospital in internal medicine. Dr. Kako is board certified in Internal Medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Kako currently provides care to patients at 3010 Beard Rd, Napa, CA 94558.
Kristen Harvey, MD MPH
Family Medicine
Family Medicine
Kristen Harvey, MD MPH
San Francisco
Certification & Education
Board Certification
American Board of Family Medicine
American Board of Lifestyle Medicine
American Board of Obesity Medicine
Med School
Weill Cornell Medical College
Residency Location & Area of Focus
Monetfiore Hospital - Family Medicine
Undergrad
Cornell University
Additional schools
Johns Hopkins School of Public Health, MPH
Biography
Dr Harvey is a board certified Family Medicine Physician with a particular interest in lifestyle medicine and chronic disease management and prevention. She attended Weill Cornell in New York City for medical school and completed her family medicine residency at Montefiore Hospital in the Bronx, New York. She also completed a Masters in Public Health from The Bloomberg School of Public Health at Johns Hopkins in Baltimore, Maryland. Dr. Harvey has spent much of her career caring for patients who were underinsured in urban and rural areas in the country and served in several supervisory roles including the mentorship and training of new clinicians.
Dr. Harvey is a firm believer in the use of shared decision making and as a family medicine physician, and has a particular interest in holistic, evidence-focused, relationship-based care, and welcomes patients seeking that type of management approach to address their needs.
She is an avid utilizer of digital health tools and hopes to improve the healthcare through the disruption of the traditional brick and mortar experience.