Our Doctors

Dr. Alan Rosen

Born: Charleston, South Carolina
Dr. Rosen is married to Lyn, a docent at the Point Sur Lightstation and has one child Johanna, who is a pediatric emergency room doctor in Pittsburg.

Education

  • Undergraduate: Clemson University / Emory University
  • Medical School: Medical University of South Carolina
  • Pediatric Internship and Residency: Mount Zion Hospital (SF) / Riverside General Hospital / Hospital for Sick Children (Toronto)

Work History
1978 to Present: MPPMG

Just For Fun
Dr. Rosen collects antique medical items and enjoys research and genealogy. He also enjoys garage "saling".

Dr. Pierre LaMothe

Born: Carmel Community Hospital
Dr. LaMothe is married to Eileen LaMothe, a faculty member at MPC Nursing School, and has two sons, Gabe and Andre.

Education

  • Undergraduate: UCLA B.A. Biology and Economics
  • Medical School: Wayne State University
  • Pediatric Internship and Residency: UCSF

Work History
1987 to Present: MPPMG

Favorite Neckware:
Bowtie!

Just For Fun:
Dr. LaMothe is an excellent golfer (2 handicap), and he enjoys surfing, physical fitness, cooking, and gardening.

Dr. David Tappan

Born: Pasadena, CA
Dr. Tappan is currently engaged to be married, has three children, three step children, and four step grandchildren.

Education

  • Undergraduate: Stanford University B.S. Chemistry
  • Medical School: UCSF
  • Pediatric Internship and Residency: Boston City Hospital/Kaiser Hospital in San Francisco

Work History
1974 to 2001: Private Practice in Pasadena
2001 to Present: MPPMG

Special Moment from Medical Practice:
Taking care of the children of his former patients

Just For Fun:
Dr. Tappan enjoys hiking, studying nature, and foreign languages (espcially California Indian Languages)

Dr. Valerie Josephson

Born: San Fernando, CA
Dr. Josephson is married to Hans Poggemeyer, a Pulmonary Critical Care Doctor. Dr. Josephson has both a son and daughter.

Education

  • Undergraduate: B.S. in Psychology from UCLA
  • Medical School: U.C. Urvine College of Medicine
  • Pediatric Internship and Residency: U.C. Irvine Medical Center

Board Certified by American Academy of Pediatrics since 1998

Work History
1999 to 2003: U.C. Irvine Medical Center
2003 to 2006: Monterey County Department of Health
2005 to Present: MPPMG

Special Moments from her Medical Practice:
Smiles, hugs and kisses from my patients.

Just for Fun:
I love Mexican and Indian Food!
I also enjoy bike riding, outdoor activities, and time with my family.

Dr. Jill Airola

Born: Oklahoma
Dr. Jill has been married 20 years to her husband Jim Airola, who is Professor of Economics at and a small business owner. Dr. Jill and her husband have two sons.

Education

  • Undergraduate: B.A. in Biology from Rice University
  • Medical School: University of Texas
  • Pediatric Internship and Residency: Baylor College of Medicine and Texas Children's Hospital in Houston

Board Certified by American Academy of Pediatrics since 1998

Work History
1998 to 2001: Assistant Professor of Pediatrics at Texas Children's Hospital (Pediatric Emergency Medicine)
2001 to 2005: Private Practice in Salinas, CA
2005 to Present: MPPMG

Favorite Food:
Thai food and mac and cheese

Nicknames:
"Jelly Rolla" or Dr. "Fruit Roll-Up"

Just for Fun:
I love to hike, play sand volleyball, and dominate on the WII!

Dr. Dianna Diallo

Born: Hollywood, CA
Dr. Diallo is married to Malick Diallo and has three children, Samba, Selly, and Elijah.

Education

  • Undergraduate: B.A. from UC San Diego
  • Medical School: University of Southern California
  • Pediatric Internship and Residency: UCLA Medical Center and Mattel Children's Hospital

Work History
1991 to 1993: Peace Corps Volunteer in the Central African Republic
2006 to 2008: Holyoke Health Center
2009 to Present: MPPMG

Fun Facts:
I love chilli cheese-burgers, mushroom pizza, home-made maple syrup...but not together of course! I enjoy time with my family and taking a run with Luna our yellow lab on the beach. I'd love to learn how to scuba dive and Surf.

Dr. Jody Whitelock

Born: Ft. Lauderdale, FL
Dr. Whitelock is married to Jeremy Whitelock and has one child

Education

  • Undergraduate: B.S. from Texas A&M
  • Medical School: University Texas
  • Pediatric Internship and Residency: University of Arkansas and Arkansas Children's Hospital

Work History
2010 to Present: MPPMG

Fun Facts:
I love Tex-Mex!

I also enjoy hiking (especially at Point Lobos), snorkeling, volleyball, and I have a 14lb black cat named Francisco

Dr. Barry Gendleman (Retired)

Born: Charleston, SC
Dr. Gendleman is the founding father of MPPMG-- now retired and enjoying his favorite things in life! Dr. Gendleman has five children, Ashley, Meghan, Kate, Joe and Tom.

Education

  • Undergraduate: University of Cincinnati
  • Medical School: University of Cincinnati Medical
  • Pediatric Internship and Residency: USC Medical Center and Children's Hospital of Los Angeles

Board Certified by American Academy of Pediatrics since 1972

Work History
1972 to 1974: Thorngate Medical Group
1974 to Present: MPPMG

Favorite Food:
Clam Chowder

Just For Fun:
Golf and scuba diving are Dr. Gendelman's favorite past times