Physician Assistants
- Kenneth Bangs, M.S.N. F.N.P.
- Todd Braner, M.S., P.A.-C.
- Julie Duquette, P.A.-C.
- Arnold Escarcega, F.N.P.,
P.A.-C. - JoAnn S. Garcia, N.P.-C.
- Kirk Johnson, P.A.-C.
- D. Nicholas Marinakis, P.A.-C.
- Greg Mellor, P.A.-C.
- Simon Mizyed, P.A.-C.
- Stacy Montz, P.A.-C.
- Hardip Rahal, M.P.T., P.A.-C.
- Hank Read, F.N.P.
- Robert Reynoso, P.A.-C.
- Johnathan C. Sivilay, P.A.-C.
- Doug Tanaka, P.A.-C.
- Susie Wegner, P.A.-C.
- Tammy Woo, P.A.-C.
Our Physicians
- Henry E. Aryan, M.D.
- Jerome R. Dunklin, M.D.
- Malcolm E. Ghazal, M.D.
- Paramjeet S. Gill, M.D.
- Francis E. Glaser, M.D.
- Jonathan D. Grossman, M.D.
- Eric C. Hanson, M.D.
- Toby R. Johnson, M.D.
- Rod S. Kraft, M.D.
- Alexander L. Majors, M.D.
- John C. Monteleone, M.D.
- Michele M. Schulz, M.D.
- Jerry N. Smith, M.D.
- Cary M. Tanner, M.D.
- David E. Taylor, M.D.
- Steven T. Thaxter, M.D.
- Thomas W. Thomas, M.D.
- Timothy C. Watson, M.D.
- Jeryl J. Wiens, M.D.
Malcolm E. Ghazal, M.D.
Dr. Malcolm Ghazal was raised in Toronto, Canada, where he attended the University of Toronto, graduating with a bachelor of science degree in biochemistry and molecular biology in 1977. He then entered the Loma Linda University School of Medicine, where he worked toward a medical degree while also performing research in the field of protein purification as it relates to osteoporosis. He graduated from Loma Linda University in 1985, followed by an internship in Los Angeles, ending in 1986.
Dr. Ghazal completed his orthopedic surgery residency at McGill University in Montreal, Canada in 1990, followed by a fellowship program involving adult reconstructive and arthritic surgery as well as sports medicine at the University of Western Ontario in London, Ontario, Canada, which was completed in 1991.
Dr. Ghazal is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon, a fellow of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada, and a diplomate of the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery. He belongs to a number of local, national, and international orthopedic societies, and he has given numerous lectures in the fields of joint replacements, sports medicine, and industrial injuries.
His primary professional focus includes the diagnosis and management of all shoulder, hip, and knee problems, as well as sports injuries, trauma, and arthritic conditions.
He currently serves as team physician for Fresno Pacific University and Fresno State University.
Having made Fresno his home since 1992, he has pursued community activities quite actively. He enjoys numerous outdoor athletic pursuits, motor sports, and cultural arts.
New patients (including industrial injuries) are welcome by contacting Dr. Ghazal's office at 559.432.7500. The office is located on the north side of Herndon Avenue, halfway between North Millbrook and North Cedar Avenues at 1630 East Herndon Avenue, Fresno, CA 93720.
Education, Training, and Affiliations
- Medical Degree, Loma Linda University School of Medicine
- Residency, Orthopaedic Surgery, McGill University
- Fellowship, Adult Reconstructive Surgery, Sports Medicine, The University of Western Ontario
- Fellow, Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada
- Diplomate, American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
- Delegate, California Orthopaedic Association, Board of Counselors
- Delegate, American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, Orthopaedic Leadership Committee