San Andreas, CA…March 20, 2020 – MTMC recognizes that now more than ever we need more Physicians in our Communities. During this ever challenging time in our world; MTMC is sharing the positive announcement today that Board Certified Internist Dr. Pravina Somani has joined the Mark Twain Medical Center team, and is now seeing patients at the new James Dalton Medical Office in Angels Camp.

MTMC President and CEO Doug Archer notes, “We are delighted to welcome Dr. Somani to our team. She brings over 30 years of experience in clinical medicine, Preventive Care and Diabetes Management to our new facility in Angels Camp.”

Dr. John Krpan, the Medical Director for Primary Care at MTMC Clinics adds, “Dr. Somani’s wide range of expertise in primary care specialties expands health care options for local residents. Our new James Dalton Medical Office provides a state-of-the-art setting for this seasoned professional.”

Dr. Somani resides in Murphys with her husband and her Australian shepherd dog, and has joined the MTMC team following 17 successful years in private practice in Simi Valley, CA. Dr. Somani is an avid gardener and when not working you can find her gardening.

She is a graduate of the University of Kentucky and completed her Residency at St. Vincent’s Hospital in Indianapolis, IN. Dr. Somani was certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine in 1988.
Archer explains, “The addition of Dr. Somani really illustrates our focus on broadening health care services in Calaveras County. The James Dalton Medical Office is expected to become a hub for primary care services, and the positive reaction from community members in these first few weeks of operation has been overwhelming.”
For a complete list of MTMC providers and updates about our clinic network, please visit www.marktwainmedicalcenter.org

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About Mark Twain Medical Center
Founded in 1951, Mark Twain Medical Center is a 25-bed, critical access hospital providing inpatient acute care, outpatient services and emergency services. The Medical Center’s Medical Staff represents a broad range of specialties that ensure access to high quality medical care in a rural community. In addition to being a major provider of health services, Mark Twain Medical Center is also one of the area’s largest employers. More than 300 people are employed at the hospital and its five Family Medical Centers. The Medical Center is a member of Dignity Health and a part of CommonSpirit Health, one of the largest nonprofit health systems in the nation dedicated to advancing health for all and serving communities in 21 states.

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