We are staffed by a team of health care practitioners, many of whom have board certifications and specialize in preventive care and wellness. That is one of the many things that sets Friends of Family Health Center apart from other facilities.
Family Practice, Pediatrics, and Internal Medicine | Obstetrics/Gynecology (OB/GYN)
Primary Specialty
Family and Community Medicine
Languages Spoken
English and Spanish
Physician Bio
Dr. Bonilla is a dedicated physician who was born in West Covina, California, and has spent the majority of their life in Southern California. They pursued their passion for medicine at UC Riverside School of Medicine and further honed their skills during their residency at UC San Francisco in family and community medicine.
Dr. Bonilla's journey into the medical field was deeply rooted in their personal experiences. As a child, they played a vital role in interpreting for their parents and guiding them through the complexities of the healthcare system, especially during their grandmother's illness. This experience ignited a strong sense of purpose in Dr. Bonilla, motivating them to become a Doctor who could bridge the language and cultural gaps, particularly for the Spanish-Speaking community.
Today, Dr. Bonilla continues to be a compassionate advocate for their patients, driven by their commitment to providing quality care and support to those in need, especially within the Latino community. On his free time, he loves to plan his next trips, hang out with friends, enjoy new music, and try out new foods.
Primary Specialties
Internal Medicine
Languages Spoken
English and Farsi
Physician Bio
Dr. Salehi is a Board-Certified Internal Medicine Specialist who obtained her Doctor of Medicine Degree from Shaheed Beheshti University of Medical Sciences. She completed her Internal Medicine Residency at St. Francis Hospital, an affiliate of University of Illinois at Chicago. After a few years of working in Canada as an Internal Medicine Specialist, Dr. Salehi returned to the United States to practice Primary Care. Dr. Salehi is fluent in Farsi (Persian) and English. Her passion is to prevent, treat, and manage chronic disease.
Professional Certifications
Professional Associations
Primary Specialties
Family Medicine (Board Certified)
Languages Spoken
English and Spanish (conversational)
Physician Bio
With a deep commitment to patient-centered care, Dr. LaCaze focuses on empowering individuals to take control of their own health and works with them to help them make informed decisions about their own well-being.
Dr. LaCaze completed her Family Medicine Residency at Long Beach Memorial Medical Center, specializing in Community Medicine. She earned her Doctor of Medicine (MD) degree from Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) School of Medicine, where she was involved in the Family Medicine Scholars Training and Admission Program. Her academic journey also includes a Master of Public Health (MPH) with a concentration in Epidemiology from the University of California, Irvine (UCI), where she received the Academic Excellence Award. Prior to that, Dr. LaCaze obtained a Bachelor of Science in Biological Sciences from UCI.
Her goal as a provider is to offer comprehensive care with a strong emphasis on both prevention and education, particularly in underserved communities. Dr. LaCaze is dedicated to providing culturally competent care and ensuring that all patients feel supported and informed. Dr. LaCaze has a special interest in pediatrics, women’s health, and HIV preventative care.
Outside of her professional life, she enjoys reading, traveling, and experiencing different cultures and cuisines. Dr. LaCaze is also an avid participant in a Dungeons & Dragons group, where she tackles fantastical challenges with her party, including battling werewolves, tomb spiders, and the occasional goose overlord.
Dr. LaCaze is excited to continue serving the community and making a positive impact on her patients' lives through compassionate and preventative care. She firmly believes and embodies the idea that “health” is more than just medicine.
Primary Specialty
General Dentistry and Orthodontics
Languages Spoken
English and Mandarin
Bio
Dr. Yawen Peng is a dedicated pediatric dentist committed to providing exceptional oral care for children. After earning a dental degree from Boston University, Dr. Peng further honed her expertise through a residency in Advanced Education in General Dentistry at Columbia University- NY Presbyterian Medical Center.
To advance her knowledge in oral healthcare for children, Dr. Peng completed a postgraduate degree in pediatric dentistry at Tufts University and achieved a board-certification by the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry. Dr. Peng specializes in preventive care, early orthodontics, and comprehensive dental treatments tailored to each child’s needs.
Dr. Peng holds a Master degree in Education from the University of the Pacific and served as a faculty at the pediatric dentistry residency programs in USC-CHLA and Loma Linda University.
Passionate about delivering high-quality, patient-centered care, she stays up to date with the latest advancements in dentistry to ensure the best outcomes for her patients.
Primary Specialty
General Dentistry
Languages Spoken
English, Spanish
Dentist Bio
Dr. Natalie Valdez is a board-certified dentist licensed in California. She received her Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from the University de La Salle Bajio in Leon, Guanajuato, Mexico. As a dedicated and compassionate dentist, Dr. Valdez is committed to providing exceptional oral healthcare to patients of all ages. With a solid foundation in preventative care, restorative dentistry, and patient education, she strives to create a comfortable and stress-free experience for every patient.
Primary Specialty
Behavioral Health
Languages Spoken
English and Tagalog
Dr. Ongcapin is a licensed psychologist with over 18 years of experience in community mental health. She has provided mental health services to adults, children, and adolescents. Prior to joining FOFHC, Dr. Ongcapin worked at ENKI Health and Research Systems, Inc. as a psychologist for the Cal Works mental health program and also has experience managing a Wellness Center for adults with chronic mental illness. Her specialty is in providing psychological services to adults so that they can remove mental barriers to employment. Dr. Ongcapin graduated from the California School of Professional Psychology at Alliant International University and has a doctorate degree in Clinical Psychology with an emphasis on Multicultural Clinical Community Psychology. Her interest is in working with individuals diagnosed with anxiety and depressive mood disorders. Outside of practice, Dr. Ongcapin enjoys traveling and watching marine life.
Physician Bio
Diane Myers, PA-C is a Board Certified Physician Assistant with over 30 years of experience combined working in the mental health field as a Psychologist and Physician Assistant. Her passion for mental health has made her a key provider at Friends of Family Health Center, providing psychiatric assessments and medication management to a wide array of the patient population. She received her Master of Science degree in Psychology from Central Missouri University and her Physician Assistant degree from Wichita State University. In 2015, she received an Employee of the Year Excellence Award for outstanding service to her clients. Originally from Kansas, Diane came to Sacramento in 2017 where she continued working in community mental health. Diane joined Friends of Family Behavioral Health thereafter, continuing to provide excellent and thorough care to her patients. Outside of practicing medicine, she enjoys photography and spending quality times with her dogs.
Our mission is to provide access to affordable, quality medical, dental, and behavioral health care services to all residents of Southern California communities, especially the vulnerable populations.
