Dr. DeFoto graduated medical school in 1989 and practiced for 5 years as a board-certified family practitioner in New York. After moving to Los Angeles in 1998, he worked for the Gay and Lesbian Center’s Primary Care and HIV Practice (Lambda Medical Group) for 5 years. Before joining Anthony Mills, MD in 2008, Dr. DeFoto worked with Tower Infectious Disease. Dr. DeFoto got into the field of medicine because he wanted to work in a profession that made him feel like he did something good for people. The ability to help people while performing a job he loves is something that Dr. DeFoto considers to be a tremendous gift.

Dr. Pardo is board-certified in Internal Medicine and Infectious Diseases, and is nationally recognized as an HIV specialist by the American Academy of HIV Medicine. After completing medical school in 2002 in Colombia where he was born and raised, Dr. Pardo moved to the US to continue his education. While preparing for the medical boards, he worked in the medical research field and collaborated in clinical trials. In 2009, Dr. Pardo completed his Internal Medicine Residency at Tufts University in Boston. Dr. Pardo then completed his fellowship at University of California Irvine in 2011, where he focused on Infectious Diseases. Before joining SoCal MMG, Dr. Pardo worked in Long Beach, CA for The CARE Center, a non-profit HIV program for underserved patients, and was also an Infectious Diseases Consultant for Long Beach Memorial Hospital and Saint Mary's Medical Center. Driven by his passion for treating infectious diseases and HIV, Dr. Pardo is highly compassionate toward each one of his patients.

Mr. Hurtado is a board-certified Physician Assistant with a strong clinical background in Family Medicine, HIV and Transgender Medicine. He earned his Bachelor of Science with a concentration in Human Physiology at San Francisco State University and his Physician Assistant training and Master’s Degree at Marshall B. Ketchum University.

Dr. Trang is joining the organization as a physician to provide clinical care and perform clinical research. He was born in Vietnam and immigrated to central Massachusetts at a young age. After finishing high school, he moved to the capital district of New York to combined-degree program where he received a Bachelor of Science in Biology and Economics at Union College, a Master of Healthcare Administration at Union Graduate College, and a Doctor of Medicine at Albany Medical College. Dr. Trang decided to return back to Worcester, Massachusetts to the same FQHC where he and his family first visited when they came to the United States to complete his residency training in family medicine and community health. Throughout his stages of training, Dr. Trang had the privilege of working with underserved patients of all ethnic and socioeconomic backgrounds. The most notable and gratifying patient encounters he’s had helped direct his passions towards a career where he can care for the most marginalized groups. This propelled Dr. Trang to complete fellowship training in HIV medicine in Los Angeles County from 2020-2022 and ultimately, to his new role here at MHF. Naturally as a family medicine doctor, his interests have mostly revolved around disease prevention and how the social determinants of health affects our delivery of care. These interests are all reflected in Dr. Trang’s prior work: studying how payment structures affect the outcomes of tuberculosis care in Vietnam; how geographic regions affect the blood pressure and BMI of Buddhist monks in Nepal; and more recently, how to improve the use of PrEP by simplifying and streamlining the process among primary care doctors.

“I’m a board-certified Nurse Practitioner with two years' experience in primary care and 7 years of ICU experience as a registered nurse. After understanding the negative stigma my transgender brother experienced, I became an advocate in the LGTBQIA+ community. My support for him led me to learn and educate myself about the issues facing the community and as an advocate, I want to use my power and voice to address their needs and generate support in any way I can.”

Meet Joseph Tran, a dedicated Nurse Practitioner specializing in primary care and HIV management, boasting a wealth of experience across Emergency Room and Intensive Care Unit settings, coupled with significant contributions to HIV clinical research.

Joseph's approach to healthcare is grounded in his unwavering dedication to evidence-based practice. His commitment to staying abreast of the latest research ensures that his patients receive the highest quality of care, rooted in the most current medical knowledge.

As a proud member of the LGBTQ community, Joseph brings a unique perspective to his practice, understanding firsthand the importance of equitable and inclusive healthcare. He is deeply passionate about providing compassionate and culturally sensitive care to all individuals, regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity.

Having witnessed the consequences of untreated conditions in emergency settings, Joseph is a firm believer in the power of primary care to prevent disease progression. He understands that proactive healthcare measures are paramount in promoting long-term health and well-being, and he is dedicated to empowering his patients to take control of their health journey.

Joseph's dedication to evidence-based practice, commitment to equitable care, shared experience as a member of the LGBTQ community, and passion for primary care make him a trusted advocate and ally for his patients, ensuring they receive the comprehensive care they deserve.

Daniel Fazzino is a board-certified PA and fellow of the American Academy of Physician Associates. Daniel has a six-year clinical background in cardiology and has completed research in physiology and exercise psychology that has been published in medical and sport journals. However, a strong desire to support his community brought Daniel to our Sexual Health Express Clinic where he provides PrEP, PEP, and STI services.