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OUR STAFF
Julia Rubanova
Medical Assistant
Julia is a passionate medical assistant who loves caring for her patients and families. Moving from Ukraine where she completed medical school and training, Julia moved to the Santa Barbara area in 2015 for the opportunity to work with Dr. Presser Belkin. Working with the team gives Julia happiness, life balance, and a sense of a strong work-family bond. In her free time she enjoys embroidery, bead paintings, and being outdoors. Julia speaks English, Russian and Ukrainian.
America Reyes
Medical Assistant
America was born in Acapulco Guerrero, Mexico, and moved to the Santa Barbara area at the age of eight. She subsequently met her husband and started a family of her own. America has always been interested in the medical field where she can grow and continue to learn. She completed the Santa Barbara City College medical assistant program and is happy to be working with with Dr. Presser Belkin in her practice. America loves spending time with her husband and two beautiful kids, Anthony and Kamila. She enjoys going to the beach, walking, hiking and riding her bike.
Karina Schweitzer
Registered Nurse, Allergy Nurse
Karina is a registered nurse with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Mount Saint Mary's University. She been a nurse for over twenty-five years, working at various clinics and hospitals: Cottage Hospital in the medical/surgical . She been an RN for the past twenty-two years, working at various clinics and hospitals: Cottage Hospital in the medical/surgical department for one year; Sansum Clinic as an oncology nurse for seven years; Swedish Medical Center; and Cedars Sinai Comprehensive Cancer Institute. Outside of work, Karina enjoys spending time with her husband and three kids hiking, biking, and going to the beach.
Andrea Angeles
Medical Assistant
Andrea was born and raised in Santa Barbara, CA. She spent two years studying at Santa Barbara City College, where she earned her Associate of Arts in Biomedical Sciences. Andrea has always wanted to pursue a career in healthcare. She hopes to continue her studies and one day become a Registered Nurse. Andrea enjoys working with Dr. Presser Belkin as she always has the opportunity to learn new skills and provide patients with the best care possible. Outside of work, Andrea enjoys spending time with her family, going to the beach, running, and reading.
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