Shared Medical Appointments
Medical Staff

In addition to the physician or clinical leader in each group, every Shared Medical Appointment (SMA) is supported by additional medical staff to facilitate the group discussion and coordinate the meeting. This support staff is made up of behavioral therapists, who help patients better understand their medical conditions, give support and lead discussions regarding healthy lifestyle alternatives.

SMA Support Staff Palo Alto

• Joan Colvin, Manager
• Mireya Jimenez, Department Coordinator
• John Gilleran, CMA

• Georgina Earle, LCSW -- Lead Behaviorist
• Karen Bauer, LVN -- Behaviorist
• Faith Brigel, LCSW -- Behaviorist
• Jill Christensen, RD -- Behaviorist
• Barbara Christi, R.D. -- Behaviorist
• Bridget Corcoran, R.N. -- Behaviorist
• Gail Fiock, R.N. -- Behaviorist
• Judith Gable, LCSW -- Behaviorist
• Sue-Marie Hall, R.D. -- Behaviorist
• Rosemary Moffitt, LCSW -- Behaviorist
• Demetra Paras, LMFT -- Behaviorist
• Deborah Schwartz, R.N. -- Behaviorist
• Ruth Spirakis, R.D. -- Behaviorist

• Laurie Aller, SMA Department Coordinator
• Leah Bragado-Celestino, Care Coordinator
• Bruce Eisendorf, M.D., SMA Physician Champion