Meet the Team

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Phuong M. Pham, M.D.

Board-Certified Plastic Surgeon
Temecula Office

Inspired to help others, board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Phuong Pham knew at a young age he wanted to pursue a career in medicine.  After finishing his undergraduate study at the University of California, Irvine (UCI), Dr. Pham went on to medical school at the highly ranked UCLA School of Medicine.

Meet Dr. Pham

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Sarah Gottfeld, PA-C

Physician Assistant

Sarah Gottfeld is a Physician Assistant at United Plastic Surgery, specializing in aesthetics. Sarah is passionate about helping her clients achieve the most natural results with injectable products from Allergan and Revance.

Meet Sarah

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Krystal Farias

Practice Manager

Krystal Farias is the Practice Manager of United Medical Doctors. In 2007, she received her associate degree from Kaiser University and joined United Medical Doctors shortly thereafter in 2008.

She is an active member of the Medical Group Management Association. She has extensive knowledge in Healthcare Revenue Cycle Management and Administration. Krystal lives locally with her husband and children and enjoys spending time with family.

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Judy Williams

Practice Manager

Judy Williams is a Practice Manager for United Medical Doctors and its 40 specialty divisions including United Plastic Surgery. Judy’s experience spans every facet of clinical operations in addition to employee relations. Her vast knowledge of practice management began in the billing department as a Billing Manager for a family practice in the early 2000s.

Judy joined the United Medical Doctors team as a Front Desk Assistant in 2004, and a year later began working in the billing department. She has since moved her way up to Practice Manager and has played an integral role in the company for over a decade in that capacity.

Her responsibilities have included but are not limited to the management of clinical operations, credentialing, onboarding of new providers and employees, mergers and acquisitions, training and human resources, purchasing and beyond.

Judy was raised in Orange County and moved to Fallbrook in the early 2000s. In 2004, she and her husband relocated to Temecula and have resided here since. She has children who are active in baseball and basketball, giving way to most of her free time being spent on the baseball field or basketball court cheering her kids on.

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Cassie Burchett

Medical Assistant

With six years of dedicated experience as an experienced Clinical Medical Assistant, Cassie has built a reputation for exceptional skills in both front and back office operations. Starting her career in a fast-paced urgent care facility, she quickly honed her ability to manage diverse patient needs while providing top-notch care. 

After gaining a solid foundation in urgent care, Cassie transitioned to pediatrics, where she utilized her experience and compassionate approach to cater to the unique needs of children and their families. In both roles, she played a vital part in managing patient flow, conducting clinical procedures, and ensuring smooth communication between patients, medical staff, and insurance providers. Cassie’s proficiency extends from administrative tasks like patient scheduling and records management to clinical responsibilities, such as assisting with examinations, performing diagnostic tests, and managing patient vitals.

In addition to practical experience, Cassie holds an Associate of Applied Science degree, further solidifying her expertise in medical assisting and providing a strong foundation in anatomy, medical terminology, and healthcare practices. This education, combined with hands-on experience, has allowed Cassie to excel in both the clinical and administrative aspects of their role, ensuring that patients receive quality care and that office operations run efficiently.

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