Archives: Providers
Dr. Jatinder Kaur enjoys cooking, music, dancing, and spending time with her family. She is passionate about helping those most in need and making a meaningful difference in their lives.
“I do many things at Neighborhood Healthcare, but helping patients get better and maintain the best health they can is by far the highlight of my day.”
Heather Hammond has been married to her best friend for 30 years and is the proud mother of three great kids. She loves to travel and experience different cultures. Each year, she co-leads a medical mission to Guatemala.
The most rewarding aspect of her career is helping women understand the miracle of pregnancy and recognizing their strength to grow and nurture life.
Gabriel Rodarte is dedicated to working with patients, teaching, and guiding the behavioral health department. He is passionate about providing compassionate care and supporting the development of his team in behavioral health.
Dr. Dorothy Liu-Barbaro enjoys traveling, playing music, and spending time with her children and family. She is passionate about helping people access care and treatment that they may not otherwise be able to receive, ensuring that all patients have the support they need.
“I respect everyone and their decisions, from a child to the elderly. My approach to providing the best care possible is that my patients are a part of our healthcare team, and any decisions made is a joint effort.”
“I have gone full circle in education and life and professional experiences to fully employ and enjoy my career and life as I serve those who entrust their health under my guidance as their Primary Care Provider.”
Cornelia “Connie” Carlton Penn, PhD, lives in Carlsbad with her husband, daughter, two dogs, and a bird. She also has two adult sons and a granddaughter. Having spent half of her childhood in Germany, she is bilingual and loves to travel. Cornelia “Connie” Carlton Penn, PhD, is also a Tang Soo Do Karate black belt.
Her passion for healthcare shines through in her work. Recently, an elderly patient shared with her that, for the first time in her life, she felt a burden of guilt lifted—moments like these reflect Cornelia “Connie” Carlton Penn, PhD’s dedication to improving patients’ quality of life. She also enjoys working with students on-site at Escondido High School, where she finds today’s adolescents insightful, compassionate, giving, and motivated to impact their future and society positively.