HIV Care Team
At the Owen Clinic, your care team takes great pride in your well-being. All of our practitioners have specialized training, expertise, familiarity and interest in the well-being of people with HIV.
Our nurses, social workers and counselors provide primary care, emotional support, behavioral counseling and case management. They can help you make the most of community resources.
Nurse Practitioners
- Paloma Arvizu, MSN, APRN, FNP-BC
- Karen Deutsch, MPH, FNP
- Tari L. Gilbert, MSN, FNP-BC
- Courtney Thompson, DNP, FNP-BC
- Will E. Toperoff, DNP, FNP-BC
Physician Assistant
Psychologists
Psychiatrist
Social Workers
- Christopher Mueller, MSW, LCSW
- Matthew Rodgers, MSW, LCSW
- Steven Sandoval, LCSW
Substance Use Counselor
- Velma (Vernay) Justice Royster, LFMT, LAADC, TTS
Pharmacists
- Kari Abulhosn, PharmD, AAHIVP
- Julie Darnell, PharmD, BCACP, AAHIVP
- Lucas Hill, PharmD, BCACP, AAHIVP
- Christian Turner, PharmD, AAHIVP
Support the Owen Clinic Excellence Fund
Donations are vital in supporting and expanding community access to HIV prevention, care, and treatment. Your financial gift is greatly appreciated!
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