James F. Lee MD
Medical Doctor
Office Location: West Sacramento
Dr. Lee is a board certified family practice physician. He enjoys his status as a general primary care provider because he is able to participate in the preventative medical care of patients of all ages. From calming the nerves of new parents and tending to the needs of newborns to being the medical director at a skilled nursing facility. He graduated from UC San Diego and completed his residency at UC Davis Medical Center. Dr. Lee practices and lives by the motto “The meaning of life is to have a life full of meaning.” River Bend strives to provide a much needed environment of genuine care, and Dr. Lee exemplifies this.
Marc L. Concepcion DO
Doctor of Osteopathy
Office Location: West Sacramento
Dr. Concepcion is a board Certified Osteopathic Family Physician. He is a graduate of Western University of Health Sciences in Pomona, California. He completed his residency training at UC Davis Medical Center and has now been a provider for over 2 decades. Dr. Concepcion has a particular interest in preventive medicine and places tremendous value on nutrition and holistic medicine. Because of his genuine interest, he is the director of our medical nutrition program.
Tari Tribble PA-C
Physician Assistant
Office Location: West Sacramento
I have practiced as a Physician Assistant for over 14 years. I currently practice in the field of Family Medicine. I received my Bachelor’s degree in Spanish from the University of California Berkeley. My Physician Assistant studies began at Western University of Health Sciences in Pomona, CA, where I received my certification in 2000, and my Master’s degree in Physician Assistant Studies from the University of Nebraska Medical Center in 2005. Finally, I received my Doctorate of Health Sciences degree from A.T. Still University’s Arizona School of Health Sciences with a concentration in Global Health in 2011. I am a former Adjunct Instructor with Kaplan University. I am fluent in Spanish.
Fernanda Da Silva MD
Medical Doctor
Office Location: Greenhaven
Dr. Fernanda Da Silva was born in California to Portuguese immigrant parents. She grew up on a dairy farm in the Central Valley town of Merced. And yes, she grew up milking cows and feeding calves. Her parents valued hard work but they also valued an education. When at age six she told them that she wanted to be a doctor, they encouraged her and supported her.
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Dr. Da Silva joined River Bend Medical Associates in 1999. She is board certified in Family Practice. Her areas of interest include hospital medicine, women’s health, and rheumatological disorders. She maintains medical staff privileges at Mercy General and Methodist Hospitals as well as courtesy privileges at Sutter Medical Center. She is devoted to sharing her knowledge of the art of medicine. She attends on the family practice service at Mercy General Hospital and has helped train nurse practitioners and physician assistants.
Dr. Da Silva has been a resident of Sacramento since 1996. In her free time she enjoys all that Sacramento has to offer. Sundays, after church, you can often find her at the farmers market or the antique faire. Recently, you may have also seen her and her family volunteering to dead head roses at the old city cemetery or pulling invasive weeds on the American River Park Way. She and her husband are particularly fond of the activities found in their Curtis Park neighborhood.
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Gloria Chris Taylor PA-C
Physician Assistant
Office Location:
Sound Land Park: Friday afternoon, Saturday
Taylor is a Graduate of University of CA, Davis, and has over five years of experience as a PA. Since 1997, she has worked in various capacities with community health helping underserved populations, including being on the Board of Directors for a family resource center. She also volunteers her medical skills at music event venues. In her free time, Taylor enjoys reading mystery novels, and learning about various cultures.
Jayanthi Linert PA-C
Physician Assistant
J.J. originally started her journey in healthcare on track to attend medical school, but she met a PA while working in a family practice clinic and decided that that was a better fit. She wanted to focus on patient care and education, without the added administrative duties that come with being a medical doctor. Her favorite part of being a PA is the teaching element. J.J. Loves spending time with her family, as well has spending time outdoors running or hiking. Her favorite quote that also summarizes her approach to care was wisely spoken by the Dalai Lama “Love and compassion are necessities, not luxuries. Without them humanity cannot survive.”
John Hume PA-C
Physician Assistant
John “Jay “ Hume was born in the US territory of Guam. His father was a Naval Officer and his mother is a retired teacher. He has lived the majority of his life in Brazil, Maryland, and Austin, Texas. Jay completed his Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from Shippensburg University in Pennsylvania and graduated with his Master’s in Health Science from UC Davis. As a Physician Assistant, the aspect of practice he enjoys most is assisting patients with health care decisions, allowing them to live their “best life”. In addition to working in Family Practice and Urgent Care, he serves in the US Army reserves as a Physician Assistant. During his free-time, Jay enjoys cooking, traveling, and essentially any activity involving the water; as well as simply relaxing with his wife, a nurse and his dog, Boo. Jay believes that empathy and sincerity are the foundation of all patient interaction.
Francisco Garcia MD
Medical Doctor
Office Location: Greenhaven
Board Certified Family Physician, graduate of UC San Diego School of Medicine, residency training UCSF- Fresno Family Practice. Over 15 years of experience.
Robin Martinez FNP
Family Nurse Practicioner
Robin is an AANP board certified family nurse practitioner. Robin received Bachelor degrees in Biology and Communication Studies at Sonoma State University. She received her Master of Science in Nursing degree from Samuel Merritt University. Originally from the greater Sacramento area, Robin joined River Bend Medical Associates in June 2019. She works with patients ranging from newborn to geriatric populations. In her free time, Robin enjoys painting new art and the exploring nature of the outdoors. Robin speaks Spanish fluently.
Janet Sim FNP
Family Nurse Practitioner
Janet is an AANP board certified family nurse practitioner. Originally from Los Angeles, Janet received a Bachelor’s degree in Science from University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) in 2013 and earned her Masters of Science in Nursing degree from Samuel Merritt University (SMU) in 2018. While at Samuel Merritt University, Janet developed a strong passion for working with a wide range of patients, from newborns to geriatrics, in the Family Medicine department. Janet believes in not only achieving the optimal well-being of her patients, but also building rapport with her patients. She enjoys traveling, exploring new cafes, and trying new foods. Janet also speaks fluent Korean.
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Meng-Cheih Yang FNP
Family Nurse Practicioner
Meng-Chieh Yang is a family nurse practitioner. She attended Emory University for her master’s in nursing in Atlanta, Georgia. She chose to be a nurse practitioner specifically because nursing emphasized a more holistic approach towards the health and well-being of the whole person. The most rewarding aspect of her job is building relationships with patients. She enjoys cooking, trying new restaurants/food, exploring nature/hiking, and traveling to new places.
Hongdara Wong DNP FNP
Family Nurse Practicioner
Hongdara Wong is a Family Nurse Practitioner with healthcare experience ranging from office, hospital, and school based-care. She originally attended Sacramento State University where she received a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Social Science. Hongdara pursued her interest in nursing, graduating from Fresno State University with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing. While working as a registered nurse, she completed her Master of Science in Nursing and her Doctorate of Nursing Practice from Samuel Merritt University.
Hongdara is an active member of several professional organizations including American Association of Nurse Practitioners and Honor Society of Nursing, Sigma Theta Tau International. Hongdara and her family resides in the Sacramento Area. She loves spending time with her family and 2 dogs. She enjoys playing board games, cooking, and relaxing on the beach.