9850 Genesee Ave. #810, La Jolla , CA, 92037
858-450-1212
BIOTE PROVIDER
Hormonal Wellness of La Jolla
Millions of individuals are impacted by hormone imbalances every day. From fatigue and weight gain to severe mood changes and low libido, many are left with feelings of discomfort, unaware of how they may help alleviate these common issues. As your La Jolla CA 92037 Biote Provider, we specialize in optimizing hormones to help address these and other early indicators of aging through precise, personalized care plans.
We have been certified to offer Biote's method of hormone therapy in our La Jolla CA 92037 office. Biote has provided bioidentical hormone replacement therapy (BHRT) for more than a decade, helping both men and women age healthier with hormone optimization. Contact us to schedule an evaluation and learn how restoring hormones to their optimal level may address specific health concerns.
Dr. Rice is originally from Dallas
and is thrilled to give back to her hometown community. Prior to her medical education, she earned a B.A. and Master’s degree in Social Work and was a practicing Licensed Master’s Social Worker.
She attended medical school at The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, followed by residency at the Health Science Center’s affiliated facility, University Hospital.
Dr. Rice is passionate about women’s health issues and places great value on patient education.
She believes that health care delivery can be kind and compassionate, and she strives to provide an atmosphere for her patients that is understanding and comfortable. These values are why Dr. Rice is pleased to have joined Drs. Thomas and Franken, who share her enthusiasm for a patient/physician relationship based on trust and teamwork.
Dr. Rice enjoys traveling, snow skiing, and relaxing with a good book or movie. She and her husband Tom stay busy keeping up with their two daughters, Alex and Cate.
Dr. Dominguez was born and raised in Claremont, California.
He attended the University of California, San Diego earning a Bachelor of Science in Biology, with a Minor in Spanish Literature.
He attended medical school at the Drexel University College of Medicine in Philadelphia, PA, and completed his Doctor of Medicine in 1999.
He moved back home to southern California for his residency, training at Sharp Grossmont Family Medicine Residency Program and Long Beach Memorial Family Medicine Residency in Long Beach, CA.
He is Board Certified in Family Practice, and a member of the American Academy of Family Physicians, California Academy of Family Physicians, and the San Diego County Medical Society.
He has been in private practice for more than 10 years, with additional experience in group practice as well as in the urgent care setting as a Medical Supervisor.
Dr. Dominguez was originally drawn to Family Medicine because of the wide variety of patients he would be seeing, however, the most important reason was the long-standing relationships developed over the years with his patients.
He believes the most important aspect of that relationship is based on trust, and truly sees it as a partnership.
His patient care philosophy is focused on treating the whole mind and body, and looking at the overall wellness of his patients.
His practice strives every day to stay on the cutting edge using innovative treatments and technology in order to deliver the best patient care possible.
He is very well liked by his patients, with an engaging bedside manner that patients describe as, “feeling like you’re the only patient that he’s seeing, he takes the time to really listen and understand my problems.”
Respected by his colleagues alike, he has been chosen as one of San Diego Magazine’s Top Doctors in 2008, 2009, 2010, and 2011.
Outside of work, Dr. Dominguez enjoys anything outdoors including:
biking, running, playing soccer, and Tennis.
He is married and enjoys spending time with his wife and daughter.
Colleen was born and raised in Auburn, California. She attended the University of Oregon, earning a Bachelor of Science in Human Physiology, and then earned a Master of Science in Exercise Physiology at San Diego State University. She completed her Physician Assistant Studies at the University of California-Davis.
She is a Board Certified Physician Assistant (PA-C), member of the American Academy of Physician Assistants (APPA), California Academy of Physician Assistants (CAPA), and Association of Physician Assistants in Obstetrics and Gynecology (APAOG).
She has a solid foundation in general family medicine, as well as extensive experience in nutrition, exercise, and general wellness and preventative care medicine. In addition, she has experience and a strong interest in woman’s health and wellness. She is compassionate, caring, genuine, and quickly connects with her patients.
Outside of work, Colleen enjoys everything outdoors, including running, biking, swimming, hiking, as well as Yoga. She is married and enjoys spending time with her husband, family and friends.