Representing Your Interests

The SMLMA ensures local physicians have a
voice in shaping healthcare policy.

Sonoma-Mendocino-Lake Medical Association
2025 Leadership Team

Wendy Davies
Wendy Davies
Executive Director

Board of Directors

Executive Committee

Warren Chin, MD
Warren Chin, MD
President

Ramzi Deeik, MD
Ramzi Deeik, MD President-Elect

Yimdriuska Magan Mendoza, MD
Yimdriuska Magan Mendoza, MD
Treasurer/Secretary

James O'Dorisio, MD
James O'Dorisio, MD
Immediate Past President

Board Members

Harjot Bhandal, MD
Harjot Bhandal, MD
North County

Fadi Arodaki, DO
Fadi Arodaki, DO
Medical Director - Vituity

Indranushi Chaliha, MD
Indranushi Chaliha, MD
TPMG

Allen Cortez, MD
Allen Cortez, MD
Santa Rosa/SMGR

Avinash Ramchandani, MD
Avinash Ramchandani, MD, MBA
Providence Health - Medical Director Palliative Care

Noemi Doohan, MD
Noemi Doohan, MD
Public Health
Lake District

Marshall Kubota, MD
Marshall Kubota, MD
Partnership Health

Robert Martinez, MD
Robert Martinez, MD
Kaiser Permanente Santa Rosa  - Associate Program Director Kaiser Family Medicine Residency Program

Karen Smith, MD
Karen Smith, MD
Public Health
Sonoma District

Roger Pitzen, MD
Roger Pitzen, MD
West County

Cameron MacInnis, MD
Cameron MacInnis, MD
Adventist Health

Open Board Positions

Representatives are needed for the Lake and Mendocino Districts. Click here to see BOD list and details. All current SMLMA physicians and Resident members are eligible to serve on the Board of Directors. For additional information or to apply, contact Rachel Pandolfi at 707-525-4375 or rachel@smlma.org.

SMLMA House of Delegates District X Representatives

The Sonoma-Mendocino-Lake Medical Association offers a unique opportunity to provide input into the direction and future for the practice of medicine. If you are interested in participating as one of SMLMA's representatives for our District 10 CMA House of Delegates, please reach out to us to see if a seat is open.

The CMA House of Delegates is the principal policy-making body for the CMA. SMLMA is represented by physician delegates who meet annually to debate, vote, and act on resolutions and reports dealing with a myriad of medical practice, public health, and governance issues. As a delegate, you will represent the interests of your fellow physicians in the Sonoma, Mendocino, and Lake service areas. Delegates and alternates serve a two-year term.
APPLY TODAY: Submit a brief explanation of your interest in legislation and advocacy to Wendy Davies at exec@smlma.org. Questions? Call: 707-525-4375.

SMLMA Delegates: 10 seats
  • Indranushi Chaliha, MD (2021-2024)
  • Warren Chin, MD (2022-2025) (CALPAC Representative)
  • Yimdriuska (Gigi) Magan Mendoza, MD (2025)
  • Harjot Bhandal, MD (2024-2027) (YPS Assembly)
  • Rachel Mayorga, MD (2022-2025)
  • Robert Martinez, MD (2024-2027)
  • Avinash Ramchandani, MD (2025-2028)
  • Thomas Dowlearn, MD (2024-2027) (YPS)
  • Marshall Kubota, MD (2024-2027)
  • Patricia May, MD (2018-2025)
SMLMA Alternate Delegates: 10 seats
  • Michelle Mertz, MD (2024-2027)
  • Ramzi Deeik, MD (2024-2027)
  • Molly Kay, DO (2024-2027)
  • James O’Dorisio, MD (2022-2025)
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Other SMLMA Leaders:

Brad Drexler, MD (2025) (DX Trustee & Trustee delegation) (Small Solo OBGYN)

Ulysses Gomez, MD (Large Group Practice Forum - Alternate) (Sutter Medical Group - Family Medicine)

Catherine Gutfreund, MD (Very Large Group Section) (Council on Legislation – Vice Chair) (TPMG – Family Medicine) AMA Delegate

Samantha Malm, MD: (Very Large Group Section)
Cooperative of American Physicians
Thakur Law Firm APC
David Berry / Berry & Babb Law, P.C.
Sudha Schlesinger / Compass
Lockton Affinity
First Citizens Bank
Practice & Liability Consultants LLC

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