Joseph D. Ciacci, MD

From the website:Alexandra Schwartz, MD, is a board -certified orthopedic surgeon. She specializes in orthopedic trauma and surgery to treat fractured or broken bones, including clavicle, pelvic, foot, ankle, arm, elbow, knee, and shoulder injuries. Dr. Schwartz also cares for patients with complications from these injuries, such as infections and poor -healing or non -healing bones. As an orthopedic traumatologist, she has expertise working in emergency settings and with people whose injuries were caused by accidents or violence. As a professor in the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Dr. Schwartz instructs medical students, residents and fellows at UC San Diego School of Medicine, including directing the department's residency program and the Division of Orthopedic Trauma's fellowship program. Her research focuses on clavicle fractures, pelvic fractures, ankle fractures, compartment syndrome, and cartilage injury after knee fractures. She has co -authored many peer -reviewed articles, and her work has been published in journals including The Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery . Dr. Schwartz frequently speaks about best practices for treating fractures at regional and national conferences. She has won several School of Medicine awards for her teaching ability, and has repeatedly been named a

George Z. Cheng, MD, PhD is an interventional pulmonologist and the Medical Director of Interventional Pulmonary, Bronchoscopy, and Pleural Services at UC San Diego Health in San Diego, CA. He specializes in minimally invasive procedures for the diagnosis and treatment of lung and pleural diseases, including lung cancer, asthma, COPD, and pulmonary fibrosis. Dr. Cheng is known for his expertise in airway problems and enjoys building close relationships with his patients. Prior to joining UC San Diego Health, Dr. Cheng was a faculty member at Duke University and has conducted significant research in technology and clinical innovations within interventional pulmonology. He is board-certified in internal medicine, pulmonary disease, and critical care medicine, and is a diplomate of the American Association of Bronchology and Interventional Pulmonology. Outside of work, Dr. Cheng enjoys spending time with his family and pursuing hobbies such as photography, cooking, skiing, scuba diving, and keeping up with new technology developments.Generated from the website

From the website:Kathryn Kadee Winters, MD, is a palliative care physician who provides supportive care for people with cancer or other life -threatening diseases. Palliative medicine focuses on improving the quality of life for people with serious illness and their families. It can help provide relief from symptoms, pain and emotional stress. As part of the Doris A. Howell Palliative Care service, Dr. Winters consults with patients who have been admitted to UC San Diego Health hospitals and are facing a complex, chronic or life -limiting illnesses. She leads an expressive writing group at Moores Cancer Center for patients with or recovering from cancer. Dr. Winters is an assistant professor in the Department of Medicine, where she instructs medical students, residents and fellows at UC San Diego School of Medicine. Her work has been published in peer -reviewed journals including the Archives of Internal Medicine and the Journal of Palliative Medicine . Dr. Winters completed a fellowship in hospice and palliative medicine at UC San Diego School of Medicine and a residency in internal medicine at Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center Johns Hopkins School of Medicine in Baltimore. She earned her medical degree from UC San Diego School of Medicine and is board certified in internal medicine. She is a member of the American Medical Association and the American Association of Hospice and Palliative Medicine. Outside of work, Dr. Winters enjoys pursuing her interests in the arts and humanities. UC San Diego Health Links For more information, see Palliative Care https health.ucsd.edu specialties cancer programs palliative pages default.aspx .