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Kind. That one word describes Dr. Jeon’s demeanor and approach to his patients. Dr. Jeon was inspired to pursue a career in medicine due to his personal experience with his family medicine physician. He was impressed with how his physician treated him and provided emotional support during his teen years while he endured a severe medical condition. That is why in his practice, Dr. Jeon addresses the entire individual. He not only treats the physical person but also provides mental and emotional support to offer a full solution to his patients. As a family medicine physician, he is fortunate to be able to treat entire families from the children through the grandparents. Dr. Jeon truly enjoys getting to know his patients. He views himself as a partner to his patients and emphasizes the importance of preventative medicine. As he states, “My goal is to help my patients enjoy their daily lives and stay healthy as long as possible.” Fluent in Korean, Dr. Jeon attended University of California, San Diego for his undergraduate education, received his medical degree from Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) School of Medicine and completed his residency at University of California, Riverside Family Medicine Program. During his free time, Dr. Jeon enjoys playing tennis and reading fantasy novels.

At the age of 16, Dr. Phan was confronted with an unexpected medical situation with her mother which quickly immersed her into the medical field. She was impressed by her mother’s primary care physician who answered all of her family’s questions, eased their fears, and helped them to cope with the difficult situation. She also realized the importance of preventive medicine to maintain good health. This pivotal moment helped Dr. Phan realize that she wanted to pursue a career as a primary care physician. Dr. Phan chose to focus on family medicine due to the variety of patients and medical conditions encountered. She enjoys meeting and treating patients of all age groups and walks of life. Family medicine also allows her to provide continuity of care in an outpatient setting, where she is able to develop long-term relationships, get to know her patients, and provide the individualized care each person deserves. She views her role as both a physician and an educator and aims to understand, research and synthesize the information to help her patients make informed decisions. Her goal is to empower her patients to take control of their lives. According to Dr. Phan, “I want to offer my patients a care plan unique to their situation. My ultimate goal is the improved health of my patients and community. I am able to achieve this by leveraging my knowledge and utilizing the resources available to me at Hoag.” Fluent in Spanish and Vietnamese, Dr. Phan attended medical school at University of California, San Diego and completed her residency at Long Beach Memorial. A mother of three young children, Dr. Phan enjoys family time, sports, exercise, reading, traveling, and cooking.