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Care Philosophy
"Keeping
people healthy, and allowing them to live more active, productive, and
fulfilled lives, is my goal. Anything less is just a stop-gap approach
to medicine."
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Prior to becoming a physician, Dr. Alinsod received
his nursing degree from Loma Linda University where he learned the art
of working with patients and the need for better caring physicians.
While working as a nurse, he then continued his education at Loma Linda
University School of Medicine after being awarded a Health Profession Scholarship
by the U.S. Air Force. Named to the Dean's List of Distinguished
Students throughout his college and medical school years, Dr. Alinsod graduated
from medicine in 1989 as a member of Medicine's Alpha Omega Alpha National
Honor Society.
Dr. Alinsod continued his training as a physician
in the area of Family Medicine at Eglin Air Force Base Regional Hospital
in Florida. As an officer in the military, he was an active
member on numerous hospital councils and committees, and as Chief Resident,
Dr. Alinsod had the opportunity to be involved with improving patient and
hospital policies concerning health care.
Upon completion of his Family Practice Residency,
Dr. Alinsod was assigned to Osan Air Base in Korea and then back to Southern
California at March Air Force Base. He was awarded several commendation
medals for his excellence in patient care.
Prior to opening his private practice, Dr. Alinsod
worked for various medical groups in the San Fernando Valley. He is a member
of the American and California Academies of Family Physicians. Dr.
Alinsod sees patients of all ages and speaks English as well as limited
Tagalog.
A native of Southern California, Dr. Alinsod enjoys
interests as diverse as those offered in the area, such as watching sporting
events, snow and water skiing, golf, photography, and traveling.
Most of all, he enjoys spending quality time with his wife and young daughter
and son. Dr. Alinsod is one physician who truly enjoys his work,
but also believes in a balanced lifestyle
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