Primary Pediatric Medical Group

Brigid Mulligan, M.B.A., B.S.N. : Practice Administrator Brigid has been with Primary Pediatric since 2002. She works closely with the Board of Directors and is responsible for all the business aspects of the Practice. Her background in business and nursing provides a good mix of skills for our success.
Kirsten Perri, B.S.H.A.: Human Resources Manager, Alameda Site Coordinator Kirsten has been with PPMG since 1996 after starting with one of the founding physicians in 1989. She is our Site Coordinator in the Alameda office and is responsible for all human resource facets of our three location practice
Anne Galli: Patient Care Coordinator - Alameda Anne is a front office staff member and Care Coordinator based in our Alameda office. She started with one of the founding physicians in 1988 and has been with PPMG since 1996. Anne is the "go-to" lady for both clinicians and patients. She is in charge of coordinating your referrrals and keeping the front office running smoothly.
Susana Hernandez: Alameda staff Susana is a certified Medical Assistant based in Alameda and has been working for Primary Pediatric since 2000. She is fluent in Spanish.
Linda Retta: Billing Specialist Linda has been with Primary Pediatric since 2005. She performs insurance billing functions for the Practice and rotates among all three offices as needed. Linda has recently taken on new duties as the Office Supply Manager for the Practice.
Sarah Rossi: Oakland staff Sarah had been working with one of the PPMG founders since 1984 when she participated in the 1996 merger of offices to form PPMG. Sarah is our Data Entry and Insurance Specialist in the Oakland office. Sarah excels at tracking down and rectifying insurance problems or errors. She is happy to help you with any insurance issues.
Bev Thompson: Oakland Site Coordinator, Patient Care Coordinator, and Administrative Assistant A PPMG front office staff member since the offices merged in 1996, Bev started with Dr. Horwitz in 1991. Jack of all trades, she is the "go to" person and Care Coordinator in the Oakland office. She also performs other key managerial functions.
Jackie Horwitz: Oakland staff Jackie has been working with her husband, Dr. Horwitz, for many years. She currently works part-time as a receptionist staff member in the Oakland office.
Alejandra Rios: Oakland staff Since 2004, Alex has been a key Oakland staff member, and usually the first to greet you and get you checked in! She is fluent in Spanish and her creativity abounds with special projects and keeping the Oakland office seasonally decorated. Just to keep her on her toes, Alex has recently taken on new duties as the Accounting Assistant.
Rosio Montes: Oakland Staff Rosio first started with PPMG in 2000. She left in the spring of 2006 to be with her young family and returned full-time in February 2008. She is a Medical Assistant in our Oakland office, Inventory Supervisor, and she speaks fluent Spanish.
Ashley Kirk: Float staff Ashley joined our team in December 2010 as a Medical Assistant after receiveing her certification in June 2010. You may find her in any of our offices and often on Saturdays!
Cindy Peinido: Castro Valley Site Coordinator In 1998, Cindy came to Primary Pediatric with Dr. Ducker when he joined the practice. Cindy wears many hats in our Castro Valley office where she is a Medical Assistant, Vaccine Supply Manager and Site Coordinator.
Chris Rossi: Castro Valley Staff Chris, an expert masseuse, has been running the front desk in Castro Valley since 2003 (and also running in many foot races). She is also a Care Coordinator.
Leticia Pelayo: Accounts Recievable Coordinator Lety started at PPMG in 1998 when Dr Ducker joined the Group. She is the Billing Specialist for the entire Practice with her office in Castro Valley. Lety also speaks fluent Spanish.
Katherine Navarro: Castro Valley Staff Katherine came to us as a Medical Assistant in 2006, based in our Castro Valley location. Katherine also is fluent in Spanish.
Jeannie Elias-Galindo: Castro Valley Staff Jeannie is another returnee. She worked for PPMG from 2001-2005, left the area, and returned to us in the Spring of 2009. She is a certified Medical Assistant, fluent in Spanish, and also performs other office duties.
Katrina Andrey: Float Staff Katrina is our newest team member! She received certification as a Medical Assistant in September 2010 and joined us in December. Katrina often comes in on short notice to cover where she is needed and frequently works on Saturdays.
Jackie Rose Beyers: Float Staff Jackie Rose, who uses her middle name because we have another Jackie ,holds a Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Development and recently acquired her Medical Assistant certification. She joined PPMG early in 2010 and splits her time between our Alameda and Castro Valley offices.
Balvina Martinez: Alameda Staff Balvina, formerly a floater to all offices and now a regular in our Alameda location, started with us in June 2010. She is a certified Medical Assistant and is fluent in Spanish.