NorthBay Health Welcomes New Physicians
Stephanie Toy, M.D., specializes in pediatrics and family medicine and joins NorthBay Health after providing pediatric care at a local independent pediatric care group. Her practice is at NorthBay Health Primary Care, Vacaville.
She earned her medical degree at Sidney Kimmel Medical College in Philadelphia and holds a master of science degree in bioengineering from the University of Pennsylvania and a bachelor’s degree in bioengineering from the University of California, Berkeley.
Dr. Toy practices “evidence-based holistic medicine” and said her model for care means it is “a shared decision between the family and me to develop an individualized plan.” In her free time, she enjoys exploring with her children, walking, gardening, line dancing and volunteering in the community.
You can read her full profile and watch her video here.
Sumerra Khan, D.O., is a board-certified family medicine physician. Her practice is at NorthBay Health Primary Care, Vacaville.
She earned her doctor of Osteopathy medical degree at Western University of Health Sciences, in Pomona and completed her residency in family medicine with a concentration in diabetes at the Health Valley Consortium for Medical Education in Modesto.
Dr. Khan said she loves family medicine as it gives her the opportunity care for patients of all ages and said her style of practice is to be a “patient, empathetic and good listener” who works to “provide the best evidence-based care possible.”
Outside of work, she enjoys spending time with family, traveling, cooking and catching up on sleep.
You can read her full profile and watch her video here.
NorthBay Health will welcome several new physicians from now through mid-September in its primary and specialty care offices.
Cassandra Puccinelli, M.D., is an otolaryngologist (ear, nose and throat specialist) who comes from a medical center in Nebraska. She is earned her medical degree at the University of Nevada School of Medicine and was fellowship trained at Stanford University.
Ankit Dubey, M.D., is an internal medicine physician who will care for patients at NorthBay Health Primary Care, Green Valley. He most recently served at a medical center in Hemet, Calif., and earned his medical degree at St. George’s University, Grenada.
Paarth Shah, M.D., is an internal medicine physician who is also joining the team at NorthBay Health Primary Care, Green Valley. He completed his residency at a hospital in New Jersey and graduated magna cum laude with a medical degree from St. George’s University, Grenada.
Frances Brlit Benko, D.O., is a family medicine physician who will provide primary care services at NorthBay Health Primary Care, American Canyon, when it opens this fall. She earned her doctor of osteopathic medicine from Nova Southeastern University in Florida and holds a master’s degree in molecular medicine from the University of South Florida College of Medicine.
Rajdeep Kular, M.D., is a family medicine physician who will work at NorthBay Health Primary Care, Vacaville. He completed his residency in Columbus, Ohio and holds a medical degree from American University of the Caribbean.
Nikki Thaker, D.O., is a family medicine physician who will work at NorthBay Health Primary Care, Vacaville. She previously worked as a clinical assistant professor at the University of Texas Health Science Center and earned a doctor of osteopathic medicine from Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine in Blacksburg, Virginia.
Rajmeet Mann, M.D., is an internal medicine physician who will join the team at NorthBay Health Primary Care, Fairfield. She completed her residency in Virginia and earned her medical degree at American University of Antigua College of Medicine in Antigua and Barbuda.