OUR PROVIDERS

Dr. Christopher J. Rodarte, M.D.

Dr. Christopher J. Rodarte attended medical school at the University of California Irvine after graduating from California State University, Fresno with his Bachelor of Science in Functional Biology. After completing his residency at Merrithew Memorial Hospital Family Practice Residency Program in Martinez, California, he became a staff physician for United Health Centers. In 1997 he moved to Family HealthCare Network where he was a staff physician and served for a time as Medical Director. Dr. Rodarte is board certified with the American Board of Family Practice and is an Adjunct Faculty-Associate Professor with A.T. Still University School of Osteopathic Medicine.

Dr. Mark Tetz, M.D.

Dr. Mark Tetz received his medical degree from the University of Calgary in Calgary, Alberta, Canada after completing undergraduate work in cellular, molecular and microbiology. He completed his residency at the University of Calgary Foothills Hospital. He moved to Visalia in 1996 where he was in private practice at KSMG Primary Care until 2000 when he joined Visalia Family Practice. Dr. Tetz is board certified with the American Board of Family Practice and a member of the Tulare County Medical Society, the American Diabetes Association and the California Medical Association.

Dr. Edgar H. Clark

Dr. Edgar Clark received his medical degree from the University of Loma Linda University after completing undergraduate work in Human Biology. He completed his residency at Glendale Adventist Medical Center in Glendale, California. He enjoyed years as a family physician in Paradise, CA where he was in both private practice and worked in Paradise Medical Group from 1981 to August of 2008. He has served as Chief Medical of Staff and Hospice Director at Feather River Hospital in Paradise, CA. He moved to the Central Valley in 2008 for an opportunity to work as Chief Medical Officer for Corcoran State Prison. However, his true calling has always been with Family Medicine and he is excited to join Visalia Family Practice and serve the community. Dr. Clark is board certified with the American Board of Family Practice.

Kourtney Umphfres, PA-C

Kourtney is a Physician Assistant with her Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies from the Arizona School of Health Sciences. She is Board Certified with National Commission on Certification of Physicians Assistants. She has 16 years of experience in Family Medicine in Visalia and Exeter. She possesses a broad range of knowledge in adult medicine, women's health and pediatrics with additional experience in minor surgical procedures.

Monica Joosten, FNP-C

Monica is a Board Certified Family Nurse Practitioner with a Masters degree in the science of Nursing from Walden University, Minneapolis, MN. Monica holds her Board Certification with the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners. Monica has worked as a medical professional in our community for over 20 years, having worked for Kaweah Delta Medical Center as a Registered nurse and in Fresno as an Oncology Nurse. Monica has a broad range of knowledge in acute inpatient care, oncology, and outpatient services. She joined Visalia Family Practice in August of 2021 and enjoys providing health care in the community where she grew up.

OUR STAFF

Practice Administrator

**Breana Bergdorf**

Medical Assistant

Maria

Medical Receptionist

Marsha

Medical Records / Medical Receptionist

Valerie

Medical Receptionist

Stephanie