Bishop Clinic Providers
Dr. Pafford, MD MPH
Medical – Toiyabe Indian Health Project, Inc. is pleased to welcome Dr. Bennett Pafford, MD MPH. A board-certified Internal Medicine physician, Dr. Pafford is especially focused on geriatric medicine. His multitude of disciplines and modalities are a rare commodity to the Owens Valley. He has a unique background as a retired Naval Officer. He started his service in the Navy as a hospital corpsman (medic) and finalized his military career as a Navy Seal platoon commander. Dr. Pafford has traveled the world assisting in international disaster response, bringing knowledge and experience to the community. He earned his masters degree in Public Health at Emory University and continued his education specializing in Internal Medicine at East Tennessee State University. He has extensive experience in international health as well as a passion for rural medicine and providing care to underserved elders. He enjoys taking care of all patients with an emphasis on those with chronic medical conditions such as COPD or hypertension. Dr. Pafford joins Toiyabe after deciding to relocate to the Owens Valley to pursue his love of outdoor activities.Dr. Amr Ramadan
Dr. Ramadan comes to us from Giza, Egypt, graduating from the University of Cairo in 1983. He has a prestigious working relationship with Northern Inyo Hospital, and a reputation for nurturing patients back to excellent health. Dr. Ramadan is a member of the American Board of Family Medicine.
Dr. Darren Dennis
Biography will be coming.
Dr. Summer Frazier
Dr. Frazier hails from Southern California where she graduated from Loma Linda University in 2010. She specializes in family medicine and acupuncture which she uses for a variety of ailments with successful results. If you’re interested in acupuncture or would like to speak with Dr. Frazier about what acupuncture can do for you, call the Bishop Clinic and make an appointment.Nancy Fong, FNP
Nancy Fong, Medical Director for Toiyabe, has been a family nurse practitioner with Toiyabe since 2001. She earned her degree from the University of California, San Francisco in 1996. Nancy is interested in working all patients to meet their own specific goals. She is a Certified Diabetes Educator with a special interest in diabetes care and women’s health throughout the life span.
Jeanne Walter, FNP
Jeanne has been with Toiyabe for an astounding 38 years. Just seeing Jeanne gives you a sense of familiarity and makes for a comfortable environment. She has been providing quality care for our patients throughout the years, and she has a long history with the community and its members. If you would like to see Jeanne, call the Bishop Clinic to make an appointment. Currently Jeanne is seeing patients on Thursday and Friday only.
Norma Kryder, FN
Norma has worked with Toiyabe over the past 14 years. She provides excellent patient care and we are fortunate to have her onboard. Her patients love to see her and she makes you feel welcome with her warm smile. Call the Bishop Clinic if you would like to make an appointment with Norma.Lone Pine Clinic Providers
Dr. Taema Weiss
Dr. Weiss, who graduated from the University of Cincinnati in 1999, is a member of the American Board of Family Medicine. Dr. Weiss has been with Toiyabe for the past 14 years and is fluent in Spanish. If you would like to make an appointment with Dr. Weiss, please call the Lone Pine Clinic at (760) 876-4795.