Our devoted team

Tiffany, Practice Manager, received her Master of Science degree in Information Systems and Business Analytics from CSU Fullerton.  She has experience in IT and healthcare management and has been with the Purino Fortanasce Neurology team since 2013. Tiffany believes in compassion in the patient-physician relationship and mentorship in the work environment. 

 

She resides in Los Angeles with her husband and daughter. She enjoys running half marathons, practicing hot yoga, and cake decorating. Tiffany manages the daily operations and long-term business development. She speaks Cantonese and Vietnamese.

Valeria joined the Purino Fortanasce Neurology team in 2016 as a biller after interning with us and completing her Medical Insurance Coder/Biller program. She believes in treating each patient with care and respect and strives to help each patient navigate the confusing world of insurance claims. Valeria resides with her partner and two sons. She loves the Dallas Cowboys and is a proud youth soccer mom.

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Valeria has years of experience as our medical biller and collector. She is dedicated to helping our patients understand their medical bills and payment options. She speaks fluent Spanish.

Erika has been a Medical Assistant in our clinic for over 9 years now. Her motto is “a job isn’t work if you’re doing what you love”. She is currently in the process of applying to a Registered Nurse program. She has a desire to help others and make a difference in each and every patient’s life. 

 

Erika is compassionate and empathetic towards patients' needs and does everything possible to create a positive experience. She is dedicated to advocating for your care and getting you the treatment you deserve. Erika is knowledgeable about the drugs we prescribe and is our patient self-injection training nurse. 

Ryan is an undergraduate student at the University of Southern California pursuing a Bachelor of Science degree in Neuroscience with minors in Business Finance and Applied Analytics. He is currently on the pre-health track and aspires to become a medical professional in the future. 

 

His hobbies include table tennis, poker, working out/exercising, and watching/playing basketball. Ryan takes care of greeting patients and entering clinical data.

Weinkei is a medical assistant and scribe at Purino Fortanesce Neurology Center and is aspiring to become a medical professional in the future. She graduated from the University of California, Irvine with a Bachelor’s in Pharmaceutical Sciences.

 

She has been working in healthcare for over 2 years and continues to strive for excellence in patient care. She values putting patient first and advocates for diversity in a healthcare setting. Her hobbies include hiking, cooking, painting and hanging out with her family and dog. 

I graduated from Cal Poly San Luis Obispo with a B.S. in Animal Science, recently having switched career paths from veterinary medicine to healthcare. My inspiration comes from an interaction with a healthcare provider that I will never forget, who showed me so much kindness and it inspired me to want to do the same for others.

 

While I'm still unsure of whether I want to be a nurse practitioner or physician assistant, I do know that medicine has always been my passion. In my free time, I enjoy reading, weight lifting, and going on food adventures.

My name is Anthony. I graduated from the University of California, Irvine in Psychological Sciences and Criminology. I’m currently a member of Cal State Fullerton’s Pre-Health Post Baccalaureate Program to prepare myself for a career in medicine. Upon the completion of this program I plan to either apply to medical school or PA school.

 

Regardless of what path of education I decide to go into, I will specialize in neurology and use the skills I’ve learned from our amazing providers to deliver exceptional care using a holistic approach with my patients. Aside from school, I enjoy making music and exercising on my spare time.

I have been working in the medical field for about 10 years. I recently graduated from Monrovia Adult School as a Medical Assistant. Aside from being an MA, I have my CNA and HHA licenses.

 

My goal is to work in the medical field, and to help restore wellness and health by showing patients compassion. My hobbies include watching vintage movies and photography.

My name is Hannah, and I am a senior at USC studying Neuroscience. I am taking a gap year before applying to medical school, and I am currently also working at an OB/GYN clinic as well as volunteering at the LAC-USC Emergency Department.

 

I have a passion for healthcare because it is a profession that would allow me to guide patients as a constant advocate of their wellbeing and restore ownership of their health when possible. I love reading and watching films in my free time and visiting my go to restaurants in Koreatown during weekends!

Jaslyn graduated from UCI with a major in cognitive psychology and a minor in environmental sciences. She is currently working towards becoming a physician associate. She has worked in various specialties including family medicine and emergency medicine.

 

She hopes to transfer her passion for learning and teaching into her future clinical career through patient education. In her free time, she enjoys figuring out ways to decrease her carbon footprint, coddling her cat, and practicing her Spanish/Mandarin.