Daniel Mendez, DO

Specialties:

Family Medicine
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About the Provider

Dr. Daniel Mendez's philosophy of practicing medicine stems from osteopathic values, in which medicine is focused on the patient rather than the disease, with importance placed on human touch in diagnosing and treating the patient. He places extra emphasis on preventive medicine for long-lasting good health. Dr. Mendez likes to advise his patients that, just as with vehicle maintenance, our bodies require routine "tune-ups" to prevent the need for major repairs.

As a child growing up in Riverside, CA, D.r Mendez always knew he wanted to become a doctor. A full athletic scholarship took him to North Carolina where he played college football, before going on to medical school inVirginia. An interest in global medicine led him to Honduras and El Salvador on three medical mission trips. Dr. Mendez and his wife, Jeanette, have returned home to southern California with their two dogs, Peanut Butter and Gaviota, to begin the next chapter of their lives.

The most rewarding part of Dr. Mendez'sjob as a physician is the opportunity to build trusting relationships with his patients. "These relationships form the foundation of primary care", states Dr. Mendez. "My goal is for my patients to leave their appointments feeling heard, cared for, and educated in plain terms regarding their current medical conditions".

When he is not seeing patients, Dr. Mendez enjoys spending time with his wife and family, going to a movie or exploring new restaurants and cuisine. An outdoorsman and sports enthusiast, he enjoys golfing, camping, fishing and cheering for his favorite teams, the USC Trojans, LA Lakers, LA Angels, Anaheim Ducks and Miami Dolphins.

En Español

La filosofía del Dr. Daniel Méndez de practicar medicina proviene de valores osteopáticos, en el cual la medicina se enfoca en el paciente en vez de la enfermedad, con importancia enfocado en el toque humano para diagnosticar y tratar al paciente. Él pone un énfasis adicional en la medicina preventiva para una salud duradera. Al Dr. Méndez le gusta aconsejar a sus pacientes que, al igual que con el mantenimiento del vehículo, nuestros cuerpos requieren "ajustes" de rutina para evitar la necesidad de reparaciones mayores.

Cuando era niño y crecía en Riverside, California, el Dr. Méndez siempre supo que quería ser médico. Una beca deportiva completa lo llevó a Carolina del Norte, donde jugó fútbol americano universitario, antes de ir a la escuela de medicina en Virginia. Un interés en la medicina global lo llevó a Honduras y El Salvador en tres viajes de misión médica. El Dr. Méndez y su esposa, Jeanette, regresaron a su hogar en el sur de California con sus dos perros, Peanut Butter y Gaviota, para empezar el próximo capítulo de sus vidas.

La parte más gratificante del trabajo del Dr. Méndez como médico es la oportunidad de construir relaciones de confianza con sus pacientes. "Estas relaciones forman la base de la atención primaria" afirma el Dr. Méndez. "Mi objetivo es que mis pacientes salgan de sus citas sintiéndose escuchados, atendidos y educados en términos claros con respecto a sus condiciones médicas actuales".

Cuando no está atendiendo pacientes, el Dr. Méndez disfruta pasar tiempo con su esposa y su familia, ir al cine o explorar nuevos restaurantes y gastronomía. Entusiasta de los deportes al aire libre y los deportes, le gusta jugar al golf, acampar, pescar y animar a sus equipos favoritos, los USC Trojans, LA Lakers, LA Angels, Anaheim Ducks y Miami Dolphins.

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Contact Information

  • Office: 760-808-8488
  • Fax: 760-320-4214

Hours of Operation

Sunday: Closed
Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday: Closed

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Gender:

Male

Languages:

English and Spanish

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Experience

Year began practicing: 2018

Education

Edward Via College Of Osteopathic Medicine, Blacksburg, VA, Medical Degree

Board Certifications

American Osteopathic Board of Family Physicians