About Us

Saddleback Medical Group History

Saddleback Medical Group (SMG) was formed in 1996 by combining the successful medical practices of several well-known and established physicians. Our goal is to become known in the community as high-quality physicians who desire to establish a personal relationship with our patients. We take pride in providing a patient friendly environment where high quality care is experienced.

Mission Statement

"Saddleback Medical Group is a high quality, multi-specialty medical group whose mission is to provide patient-focused, evidence-based medical care which is responsive to the changes in healthcare delivery, cost sensitive, and meets the health care needs of our community."

Vision Statement

"Saddleback Medical Group strives to be the premier multi-specialty medical group in South Orange County in the delivery of quality, evidence-based care. This vision will be achieved by using appropriate technology, providing ancillary services targeted toward patient and community needs, exceeding patient expectations of personalized care, and maintaining physician, patient, and staff satisfaction in all aspects of medical care."

Purpose

To enhance SMG's position in the Southern Orange County physician market through expansion of its primary care base, coordination of managed care efforts and consolidation of group operations.

Core Values

We value maintaining a physician directed organization.
We value providing patient-focused, ethical, and high-quality medical care.
We value practicing fiscal responsibility and operational efficiency.
We value maintaining a superior patient, physician, and staff environment.
We value maintaining a market focus.
We value recruiting and retaining high-quality and compatible physicians.
We value maintaining a helathy life and work balance.

Current Practice

Saddleback Medical Group began with seven physicians and has grown to include twenty-two M.D.s, plus Doctors of Physical Therapy and one Occupational Therapist. Today our medical practice includes Cardiology, Dermatology, Gastroenterology, Internal Medicine, Nephrology, Infectious Disease, Endocrinology, Physical Therapy, and Weight Management. In addition, for patient convenience, SMG has an integrated Laboratory, a Nuclear Medicine Department, Bone Density Services, and vascular studies.

President: Dr. Brian Henry
Administrator: Carolyn Gumerman
Office Manager: Shirley Dykes
Billing Office Manager: Rose Barry