Medical Providers
Sutter Occupational Health Services
The goal of Sutter Occupational Health Services is to lower your workers' compensation and health care costs by ensuring that your workplace is safe and your workforce is healthy and productive. Sutter Occupational Health Services providers have a history of aggressively and successfully treating occupational health injuries.
- Sutter Occupational Health Services providers follow ACOEM guidelines and evidence-based practices. It recommends returning injured workers to modified duty to facilitate their recovery: "Patients with no absence from work have the best chance of recovery," according to the guidelines.
- In the event an injured worker cannot return to full duty, our providers recommend functional restrictions to facilitate return to modified duty. Sutter Occupational Health Services does not recommend "no work" for employees.
Roberta Allen, N.P., PA-C
Steve Amaral, PA.
Katie C. Askew, M.D.
Frances A. Broddrick, M.D.
Scott Cannon, M.D.
Mike Cohen, M.D., M.P.H., M.B.A
Douglas S. Cobb, PA-C
Arfan Din, D.O.
Daniel J. Fields, M.D.
George Y. Hisatomi, M.D.
Rudolf Iskandar, M.D.
J. Kraig Katzenmeyer, M.D.
Randy Leefeldt, M.D.
Joseph Morales, M.D.
Stephanie Moss, F.N.P.
Chistopher Nugent, PA-C
Maryel Olson, PA-C
Bobbi Allen, N.P., PA-C, has joined Sutter West Medical Group’s Department of Family Medicine.
In her current role at Sutter West, Bobbi works closely with Arfan Din, D.O., and Kraig Katzenmeyer, M.D., as a physician assistant in family medicine and occupational health.
In addition, Bobbi also performs laser treatments, including laser hair removal, vein ablation and skin rejuvenation. She was certified as a laser professional by Laser Health Clinique, Inc.
In her free time Bobbi enjoys hiking, backpacking, aerobics and reading.
Education
- B.S. in Nursing from Sonoma State University
- M.S. in Nursing from California State University, Sacramento
Board Certified
- Family Nurse Practitioner from the UC Davis School of Medicine
- Physician Assistant Certificates from the UC Davis School of Medicine
Professional Associations
- American Academy of Family Physicians
- California Medical Association
Steven Amaral serves as physician assistant/medical provider for Sutter Occupational Health Services at the Lincoln clinic, where he partners with Michael Cohen, M.D. and Barry Schneidewind, D.O.
P.A. Amaral is a board-certified physician assistant with over 16 years experience throughout the Sacramento region providing Primary Care services to both the military and local civilian populations.
Education
- B.S., University of Nebraska Medical Center
Board Certified
- National Commission on the Certification of Physician Assistants
Professional Associations
- American Academy of Physician Assistants
- California Academy of Physician Assistants
Katie Askew, M.D. joined Sutter Medical Group as a family practice physician.
Dr. Askew received her medical training from the University of California, San Francisco and completed her residency in 2003 with the University of Southern California Family Medicine Residency Program. She is board certified in Family Practice and has been practicing occupational medicine for over three years.
Dr. Askew is a member of California Medical Association and American Academy of Family Physicians. Dr. Askew has professional interests in preventive medicine.
During her spare time, Dr. Askew enjoys gardening, camping and travel.
Education
- University of California, San Francisco School of Medicine
Board Certified
- Family Medicine
Professional Associations
- American Academy of Family Physicians
- California Medical Association
Frances Broddrick, M.D., recently joined Sutter Medical Group at the Sutter Occupational Health Services clinic located at 1014W North Market Blvd., Suite 20 in Sacramento.
Dr. Broddrick received her medical training from the University of California, Davis and completed her family medicine internship and residency at the University of California, Davis Medical Center. She is board certified in Family Medicine. Dr. Broddrick is a member of the American Academy of Family Physicians.
Her professional interests include occupational medicine, orthopedics, and sports medicine. She is also fluent in Spanish.
During her spare time, Dr. Broddrick enjoys antique collecting, decorating and reading.
Sutter Occupational Health Services has assisted the business community in creating a safe environment and in aggressively managing work-related injuries since 1992. Strategically located to serve employers in Sacramento, Placer and Yolo counties, the clinics provide treatment for workers’ compensation injuries, post-offer physicals, return-to-work physicals, drug screening, physical therapy and more. Occupational health professionals are also available to provide ergonomic evaluations, onsite immunizations and other work-related care.
Education
- University of California, Davis (Medical)
- University of California, Davis Medical Center (Residency)
Professional Associations
- American Academy of Family Physicians
Scott Cannon, M.D. joined Sutter Medical Group as a family practice physician and is located at Sutter Medical Plaza/Laguna, 8170 Laguna Blvd. in Elk Grove.
Dr. Cannon received his medical training from the University of California, Davis Medical School and completed his residency with the Sutter Health Family Practice Residency Program. He is board certified in family practice and has been practicing occupational medicine for over two years.
Dr. Cannon is a member of the California Medical Association, American Academy of Family Physicians and American Medical Association. His professional interests include preventative health, occupational medicine, pediatrics, medical ethics and minor surgical procedures.
During his spare time, Dr. Cannon enjoys spending time with his family, playing guitar, volleyball, running, skiing, reading and travel.
Education
- University of California, Davis
Board Certified
- Family Medicine
Professional Associations
- California Medical Association
- American Academy of Family Physicians
- American Medical Association
Douglass S. Cobb is a physician's assistant for Sutter Occupational Health Services's Auburn clinic. His goals are to provide high quality care, wellness and disease prevention to as many patients as possible, within a medical community that upholds the highest ethical standards.
Education
- University of Nebraska, Omaha - Masters of Science, Physician Assistant Studies
- Chapman University, Orange, CA - Masters of Science, Human Resources Management
- Western Michigan University, Kalamazo, MI - Bachelor of Science, Medicine Physician Assistant
- Fitzsimons Army Medical Center, Aurora, CO - Clinical Specialist/LPN Program
- Pittsburg State University, Pittsburg, KS - Bachelor of Science, Biology
Certifications
- Physician Assistant - National Comission on Certification of Physician Assistants
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support
- Advanced Trauma Life Support
- Basic Life Support
Professional Associations
- Fellow American Academy of Physician Assistants in Occupational Medicine
- Fellow American Academy of Physician Assistants
- Fellow California Academy of Physician Assistants
- Fellow Society of Air Force Physician Assistants
- Fellow Association of Military Surgeons of the United States
Dr. Mike Cohen graduated with honors, from the University of California Berkeley with a Bachelor of Science, and earned his Medical Doctorate from the University of California Irvine. He trained in Orthopedic surgery at U.S.C. and completed residencies in Occupational and Aerospace Medicine in the U.S. Air Force. Dr. Cohen received a Master of Public Health from the University of Texas and an MBA from the University of Phoenix. Dr. Cohen is Board Certified in Occupational, Aerospace and Preventive Medicine.
Dr. Cohen has clinical practices in Roseville, Auburn, and Lincoln. He performs medical surveillance examinations for Asbestos, Lead, Pesticides, hazardous noise, and Respirator use to fulfill OSHA requirements. Dr. Cohen is an expert in the evaluation and treatment of indoor air quality, toxic chemical exposure and ergonomics. Dr. Cohen has 10 years experience treating worker's compensation injuries to maximize positive outcomes and functional recovery.
Dr. Cohen is a frequently requested public speaker on topics such as Worker's Compensation reform and Employee Health/Disability management. He trains physicians on the ACOEM medical treatment guidelines and the AMA Guides fro Impairment rating.
Dr. Cohen is a member of the American College of Preventive Medicine, the American College of Occupational & Environmental Medicine, and the American College of Physician Executives. He is on the faculty at U.C. San Francisco School of Medicine and Samuel Merritt College - teaching physicians, nurses and Physician assistants.
Dr. Cohen lives with his wife and children in Sacramento and his hobbies include scuba diving, mountain biking, skiing, and tennis.
Education
- University of Phoenix, Masters of Business Administration
- University of Texas, Houston, Masters of Public Health
- U.S. Air Force, Residency in Occupational & Aerospace Medicine
- University of California at Irvine, Doctor of Medicine
- Univiversity of California, Berkely, Bachelor of Sciene, with honors
Board Certified
- Occupational, Aerospace and Preventive Medicine
Professional Associations
- Fellow American College of Preventive Medicine
- American College of Occupational and Environmental Medicine
- Western Occupational Environmental Medical Association
Dr. Din received his medical degree from the Western University of Health Sciences and completed his residency with the Sutter Health Family Practice Residency Program. He is board certified in family medicine and is a member of the American Academy of Family Physicians and the California Academy of Family Physicians. He has been practicing occupational medicine for over four years.
His professional interests include family and sports medicine, cardiovascular health, occupational medicine and Laser services.
Dr. Din is fluent in Punjabi, and conversational French. In his free time he enjoys running, political debate and time with family. Dr. Din is also a commissioned officer with the US Navy (Lieutenant Commander), and has served on active duty as the Regimental Surgeon for 1st Marine Regiment (Camp Pendleton, CA).
Education
- Western University of Health Sciences
- Sutter Health Family Practice Residency Program
Board Certified
- Family Medicine
- Occupational Medicine
- Sports Medicine
Professional Associations
- American Academy of Family Physicians
- American Osteopathic Association
- California Academy of Family Physicians
Daniel J. Fields, M.D. completed his medical training from University of California, Davis. He is board certified in Family Medicine and has practiced occupational medicine for over 17 years.
Dr.Fields is a fellow member of the American Academy of Family Physicians, the Sierra Sacramento Valley Medical Society and the California Medical Association. Dr. Fields has more than 20 years experience treating worker's compensation injuries to maximize positive incomes and functional recovery.
During his spare time, Dr. Fields enjoys ranching, riding horses, raising cattle, distance swimming and welding.
Sutter Occupational Health Services has assisted the business community in creating a safe work environment and in aggressively managing work-related injuries since 1992.. Strategically located to serve employers in Sacramento, Placer and Yolo counties, the clinics provide treatment for workers' compensation injuries, post-offer physicals, return-to-work physicals, drug screening, physical therapy and more. Occupational health professionals are also available to provide ergonomic evaluations, onsite immunizations and other work-related care.
Education
- University of California, Davis
Board Certified
- Family Medicine
Professional Associations
- American Academy of Family Physicians
- Sierra Sacramento Valley Medical Society
- California Medical Association
George Hisatomi, M.D. received his medical degree from Albany Medical College in Albany, N.Y., his osteopathic medicine degree from Michigan State University, Lansing, MI., and bachelor's degree in biological sciences from UC Santa Barbara, CA. He is board certified in Family Medicine and practiced occupational medicine for over 12 years.
Dr. Hisatomi is a fellow member of the American Academy of Family Physicians, the American Medical Association and Japanese American Citizens League. Dr. Hisatomi has more than 12 years experience treating worker's compensation injuries to maximize positive incomes and functional recovery.
During his spare time, Dr. Hisatomi enjoys photography, playing basketball and kayaking.
Sutter Occupational Health Services has assisted the business community in creating a safe work environment and in aggressively managing work-related injuries since 1992.. Strategically located to serve employers in Sacramento, Placer and Yolo counties, the clinics provide treatment for workers' compensation injuries, post-offer physicals, return-to-work physicals, drug screening, physical therapy and more. Occupational health professionals are also available to provide ergonomic evaluations, onsite immunizations and other work-related care.
Education
- Albany Medical College of Union University
- Stanislaus Medical Center (Residency)
Board Certified
- Family Medicine
Professional Associations
- American Academy of Family Physicians
- American Medical Association
- Sierra Sacramento Valley Medical Society
- California Medical Association
Dr. Iskander treats occupational and workers' compensation injuries at Sutter Occupational Health Services's Rancho Cordova clinic. Dr. Iskander has worked as the sideline physician for the Boston Ballet's production of the Nutcracker, and has volunteered in the Medical Homeless Clinic Project, for which he was awarded an 809th Point of Life award by former President George H. Bush.
Education
- Tufts University School of Medicine, New England Medical Center, Boston, MA - Residency
- Hahnemann University Hosptial, Philadelphia, PA - Internship
- Hahnemann University School of Medicine - Doctor of Medicine
- Hahnemann University Graduate School, Philadelphia - Masters of Medical Biochemistry
- University of California, Riverside, B.S.
Certifications
- Board Certified, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Professional Associations
- American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
- American Medical Association
Dr. Katzenmeyer received his medical degree from the University of California, Irvine School of Medicine and completed his residency with Sutter Health Family Practice Residency Program in Davis. He is board certified in family medicine and is a certified Aviation Medical Examiner. He has been practicing occupational medicine for the last three years.
Dr. Katzenmeyer's residency program focus was rural family practice training with emphasis in procedures, outpatient medicine and obstetrics. He also participates in Sutter West Medical Group's Urgent Care rotation and is a volunteer at Davis Community Clinic.
He is a member of the American Academy of Family Physicians, American Medical Association and the California Medical Association. He speaks conversational Spanish.
Dr. Katzenmeyer's professional interests are in sports medicine, pediatrics, occupational health, cosmetic laser, and vascular treatments.
In his free time, Dr. Katzenmeyer enjoys spending time with his family, fly fishing, volleyball, backpacking, reading and working in the yard.
Education
- University of California, Irvine
- Sutter Health Family Practice Residency Program
Board Certified
- Aviation
- Family
- Occupational Medicine
Professional Associations
- American Academy of Family Physicians
- American Medical Association
- California Medical Association
Dr. Leefeldt has 22 years of medical experience with Sutter Health and is a Sutter West Medical Group partner. He practices industrial medicine at the Sutter Occupational Health clinic in Woodland and sees after hours urgent care and occupational injuries at the Sutter Davis Urgent Care in Davis. He teaches as a clinical professor for UC Davis, training medical students, physician assistants, and family nurse practitioners. He is on senior staff at Sutter General Hospital in Sacramento. Dr. Leefeldt is an active member of the Sierra-Sacramento Valley Medical Society and the American College of Occupational Medicine (ACOEM). He is a medical review officer (MRO) through the Medical Review Officer Certification Council (MROCC). His hobbies include teaching, collecting quack medical devices, and sculpture.
Education
- University of California, Davis, Residency and Internship
- University of Nevada School of Medicine, Reno - M.D.
- Stanford University, M.S., Medical Microbiology
- Stanford University, B.S., Biology
Certifications
- Board Eligible in Family Practice
- Certified Medical Review Officer
Joseph Morales, M.D., MPA recently joined Sutter Medical Group at the Sutter Occupational Health Services clinic located at all locations.
Dr. Morales received his medical training from the College of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey Medical School and completed his emergency medicine residency at Los Angeles County USC Medical Center. He is board certified in emergency medicine.
During his spare time, Dr. Morales enjoys writing, book collecting and carpentry.
Sutter Occupational Health Services has assisted the business community in creating a safe environment and in aggressively managing work-related injuries since 1992. Strategically located to serve employers in Sacramento, Placer and Yolo counties, the clinics provide treatment for workers' compensation injuries, post-offer physicals, return-to-work physicals, drug screening, physical therapy and more. Occupational health professionals are also available to provide ergonomic evaluations, onsite immunizations and other work-related care.
Specialty: Occupational Medicine, American Board of Emergency Medicine. Occupational Health physicians provide treatment for work-related injuries only.
Medical Group: Sutter Medical Group
Hospital Affiliation: Sutter Medical Center, Sacramento
Education/Training: Medical Education: College of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey Medical School
Residency: Los Angeles County USC Medical Center
Stephanie Moss, F.N.P., has joined Sutter West Medical GroupâÂÂs Department of Family Medicine. Stephanie received her B.S. in Nursing from Carlow College in Pittsburgh, PA and her Family Nurse Practitioner certificate from the University of California, San Francisco.
In her current role at Sutter West, Stephanie works closely withArfan Din, D.O. and Kraig Katzenmeyer, M.D., as a family nurse practitioner and a nurse practitioner for occupational health.
Her professional interests include occupational medicine, orthopedics, gastroenterology and preventive health.
In her free time Stephanie enjoys gardening, swimming and spending time with her husband and young son.
Sutter West Medical Group includes primary care and specialty physicians who focus on providing personal, comprehensive medical care to residents of Woodland, Davis, Winters, Dixon, West Sacramento and the rural areas surrounding those communities. Its members have access to Sutter Davis Hospital. The group is affiliated with Sutter Health, a community-based, not for profit network of health services including sub-specialists and mental health services.
Christopher Nugent is a physician's assistant in Sutter Occupational Health Services's SMUD clinic. He has more than 30 years of experience in the field, including working as a physician's assistant for the United States Air Force. PA Nuggent has been a CPR, Advacned Cardiac Life Support, and Emergency Medican Technician instructor, and a facilitator for smoking cessation and stress management.
Education
- School of Health Care Science, Sheppard Air Force Base, TX - Physician Assistant Program
- University of Nebraska, Omaha, NE - B.S. - Honors
- Air Force Physician Assistant of the Year Nominee (Wheaton Award) - 1985
- Air Force Physician Assistant of the Year Nominee (Wheaton Award) - 1987
Professional Associations
- California Academy of Physician Assistants
- American Academy of Physician Assistants
Maryel Olson serves as physician assistant/medical provider for Sutter Occupational Health Services at the Roseville clinic, where she partners with Michael Cohen, M.D.
P.A. Olson is a board certified physician assistant with over 20 years experience throughout the Sacramento region providing care to various specialties. She completed her master’s degree in physician assistant studies from the University of Colorado Health Sciences. She is a member of the American College of Occupational and Environmental Medicine.
P.A. Olson has a professional interest in orthopedics and her hobbies include sewing, skiing, traveling and making European style jams and jellies.
Sutter Occupational Health Services has assisted the business community in creating a safe work environment and in aggressively managing work-related injuries since 1992. Strategically located to serve employers in Sacramento, Placer and Yolo counties, the clinics provide treatment for workers’ compensation injuries, post-offer physicals, return-to-work physicals, drug screening, physical therapy and more. Occupational health professionals are also available to provide ergonomic evaluations, onsite immunizations and other work-related care.
Education
- M.S., Clinical Medicine, University of Colorado Health Sciences Center
Professional Associations
- American College of Occupational and Environmental Medicine
Professional Interests
- Orthopedics