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FAMILY PRACTICE PROVIDERS

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Dr. Sonal Aggarwal, MD

Education: Sawai Man Singh Medical College
Board Certification: Family Medicine
Area of Practice at Axis:
 Family Practice
Working at Axis Since: 2021
Languages: English, Hindi, Punjabi

Bio coming soon!

Dr. Michelle Cortes-Surdilla

Education: St. George’s University, Grenada
Board Certification: Family Medicine
Area of Practice at Axis:
 Family Medicine
At Axis Since: 2017
Languages: English

“I grew up in Livermore,” explains Dr. Cortes-Surdilla, “and I always knew that I wanted to come back home to serve my community.” As a family medicine practitioner, she believes that each person has an important role to play in their family’s health. “I love watching families grow and change,” she says, “and I’m honored that I get to assist them along the way.”

Dr. Reshma Gandhi, MD

Associate Medical Director

Education: Terna Medical College, Mumbai, India, 2007
Board Certification: Family Medicine
Area of Practice at Axis:
 Family Medicine
At Axis Since: 2016
Languages: English, Hindi, Marathi

“I love family medicine,” says Dr. Gandhi, Axis’s Associate Medical Director, “it gives you the chance to really get to know people.” Coming from a family that has faced its own medical struggles, she aims to make patients feel supported and informed. She believes that “preventative medicine is the best medicine,” and works with patients to stop disease and symptoms before they start. She is very experienced in treating chronic diseases, especially diabetes.

Dr. Anita Heart, MD

Education: PSG Institute of Medical Sciences and Research
Board Certification: Family Medicine
Area of Practice at Axis: Family Practice
At Axis Since: 2022
Languages: English, Tamil
Pronouns: She/Her/Hers
Dr. Anita Heart is a dedicated and compassionate family practice physician from the East Bay Area. Her patient-centered approach focuses on evidence-based and preventive medicine to provide whole-person care to individuals and families. She currently serves as a medical directors for Axis. For nearly 2 decades, she has been providing medical health to all ages from new born to geriatric population and women’s health.

Dr. Bushra Jawaid, MD

Education: King Edward Medical University, Lahore, Pakistan
Board Certification: Family Medicine
Area of Practice at Axis: Family Practice
At Axis Since: 2023
Languages: English, Urdu, Punjabi, and Hindi
Dr. Bushra Jawaid, a dedicated family physician, delivers personalized and integrative primary care with a strong focus on patient advocacy and enhancing quality of life. She fervently believes in the physician-patient partnership, grounded in shared wellness goals. Viewing her profession as a sacred calling, Dr. Jawaid emphasizes disease prevention, swift and accurate diagnosis, and optimal treatment plans in response to health issues. Championing an integrative, holistic approach to healthcare, she devises individualized health plans that balance nutrition, activity, and personal care to foster longer, healthier, and more vibrant lives for her patients.

Dr. Parveen Kaur,MD

Education:Lady Hardinge Medical College, New Delhi, India., 1996
Board Certification: Family Medicine
Area of Practice at Axis:
  Family Practice
At Axis Since: 2019
Languages: English, Hindi, Punjabi, and Urduu

Bio coming soon!

Dr. Cho Cho Lay, MD

Education: University of Medicine 1, Yangon, Burma
Board Certification: Family Practice
Area of Practice at Axis:
Adult Medicine
At Axis Since: 2016
Languages: English, Burmese

Dr. Lay has four sisters – three of whom are doctors! From an early age, their dedication to medicine inspired her to follow in their footsteps. She believes that patients and providers should work together as a team. “We’re on a journey to good health,” she explains, “if the patient is the driver, then I’m the GPS!” Dr. Lay is passionate about community health, and is excited to be a part of the Axis team.

Dr. Rajendra Mahajan, MD

Education: Indira Gandhi Government Medical College , Nagpur University, Nagpur India
Board Certification: Family Medicine, ABFM
Area of Practice at Axis:
Adult Medicine
At Axis Since: 2023
Languages: English, Hindi, Marathi, Gujrati, Urdu, and Panjabi

Dr. Mahajan became a physician because he is passionate about making people feel better. Growing up, he was inspired by his great-uncle who had told him, “The best way to find happiness, is to make the people around you happy.” His goal for his patients is to collaborate with them in creating a health plan that will guide them towards a healthier, happier life.

Amennah Moghaddam, MSN, FNP

Education: Samuel Merritt College, Oakland, CA in 2013
Board Certification: Nurse Practitioner
Area of Practice at Axis: Family Medicine
Working at Axis Since: 2014
Languages: English, Farsi, and Dari

As a second-generation nurse, Amennah is committed to improving community health, one patient at a time. In the exam room, she emphasizes prevention and often connects patients with other Axis services such as smoking cessation or nutrition counseling. She is dedicated to helping patients understand how to get their healthcare needs met.

Pamela Sevilla, MD
(she/her)

Education: St. George’s University School of Medicine, 2016
Board Certification: Family Medicine
Area of Practice at Axis:
 Family Medicine
At Axis Since: 2024
Languages: English

“I love Family Medicine as it gives me the opportunity to assist patients with most concerns and when something is beyond my scope of practice I can at least get them headed in the right direction,” says Dr. Sevilla. Her goal is to help patients not feel lost or alone in their or their loved ones healthcare so we can build a happier and healthier community!

Suzanne Silva, NP

Education: University of Utah, 2000
Board Certification: Nurse Practitioner
Area of Practice at Axis:
 Family Medicine
At Axis Since: 2014
Languages: English, Spanish

Suzanne seeks to build trusting partnerships with her patients through conversation – both in English or Spanish. This helps her tailor treatment plans and connect patients with other Axis program. Before joining Axis, Suzanne volunteered with medical programs in many different countries, where she gained special experience working with people with diabetes, dietary problems, and cardiac issues.

Dr. Sonali Sheth, MD

Education: UCSF and University of Washington
Board Certification: Family Medicine
Area of Practice at Axis:
Family Practice
At Axis Since: Languages: English, Hindi, Gujarati

Dr. Sheth is a family physician as well as Axis’s Medical Director of Population Health. Her interest include improving clinic workflows to improve quality and safety. Dr. Sheth enjoys building long-term relationship with her patients, and believes the patient is his/her own health advocate.

Through health education and shared decision making, Dr. Sheth empowers her patients to make decisions based on their health goals. She believes good nutrition, exercise and community are key components of a healthy lifestyle.

Priyanka Thapa, FNP

Education: Samuel Merritt University
Board Certification: Family Nurse Practitioner
Area of Practice at Axis:
 Family Medicine
At Axis Since: Languages: English, Hindi, Nepali, Urdu

Priyanka grew up in Nepal before moving to the Bay Area for high school. That experience shaped her desire to help people, especially those who need access to health care. “It is with pride and pleasure to be doing something good for the community I live in. It brings me lots of happiness.” Priyanka has experience working in urgent and primary care. When it comes to providing care, she believes the best course of treatment comes from listening closely to what patients have to say.

Navdeep Tumber, MD

Education: Ross University School of Medicine
Board Certification: Physician
Area of Practice at Axis:
 Family Medicine
At Axis Since: Languages: English, French
Pronouns: She/her

Dr. Tumber has lived most of her life in California and is excited to be part of Axis Community Health where she is able to provide quality care to the communities that the team serves. She truly enjoys working in family medicine and primary care because she has the opportunity to see patients grow up, grow older, and grow together. “Whenever I meet a new patient, I like them to know what my goals are for them and what kind of practice I do because it’s always intimidating to find a new doctor, so I try to put them at ease.” she says.  Dr. Tumber values shared-decision making, making plans together, and finding out what their goals are during visits with all her patients.

Dr. Sadaf Zafer, MD

Education: Government Medical College and Hospital, Aurangabad, India in 2007
Board Certification: Family Medicine
Area of Practice at Axis:
  Family Practice
At Axis Since: 2013
Languages: English, Hindi, Marathi and Urdu

Dr. Zafer’s father, who was also a doctor, inspired her to work in healthcare. She chose family medicine because she values its focus on treating each patient as a whole person, and its emphasis on long-term doctor-patient relationships. In the exam room, she addresses a wide variety of health issues, and specializes in managing diabetes, asthma, high cholesterol, and high blood pressure.

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APPOINTMENTS

Medical services are by appointment only.
Call 925-462-1755. Evening and Saturday appointments are available.

FEES

We accept Medicare, Medi-Cal and many public insurance plans. Some services are available on a sliding scale based on income and family size.

ENROLLMENT

If you do not have insurance or the resources to pay for your services, we will work with you to make sure you get the care you need. No one will be denied access to services due to their inability to pay. Call 925-462-1755 to schedule an enrollment appointment or visit our Enrollment page for more information.

OUR MISSION
The mission of Axis Community Health is to provide quality, affordable, and compassionate health care services that promote the well-being of all members of the community.
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