PatellofemoralPainSyndromePFPS near Brawley, CA

Care Philosophy: Coming to see the doctor can be stressful, so it is important that my patients feel comfortable and at ease when coming to see me. My goal is to build a strong relationship with my patients and in doing so, the best medical care can be achieved.

Care Philosophy: It's my privilege to be able to treat and form relationships with all family members.

Care Philosophy: As an orthopedic surgeon, my goal is to provide personalized care to my patients, utilizing leading edge techniques to treat musculoskeletal conditions, improve function, and help them return to the activities they enjoy.

Care Philosophy: Getting active and staying active is the most powerful thing a person can do to improve overall health.

Care Philosophy: To promote optimal well-being there must be trust, open communication and mutual respect between patient and doctor.

Care Philosophy: I enjoy being able to help all members of the family achieve their best health.

Biography: Ludmilla Ionescu, M.D., is a board-certified family medicine physician. She grew up in Moscow, Russia where she attended Moscow Medical Academy. Dr. Ionescu completed her internship at the State Scientific Center of Dermatovenerology (Dermatology) in Moscow, Russia before moving to the U.S. to start her Family Practice residency at the University of Miami/Jackson Memorial Hospital. Since she was a child, Dr. Ionescu wanted to become a doctor because of her idol, her father, a surgeon and Honored Physician of the Russian Federation. She grew up watching him work in the hospital and wanted to be just like him. Dr. Ionescu approaches her practice with the philosophy that you ``treat the root of the tree and not its leaves, and therefore listen to the patient so you can get to the root of the tree.`` She uses an individual approach to the diagnosis and treatment of each patient in order to get to the root of the problem. Dr. Ionescu treats her patients as if they are family and she enjoys seeing her patients go back to their normal lives, happy and healthy. In her spare time, Dr. Ionescu enjoys spending time with her daughter, traveling, sports, competitive ballroom dancing and Pilates. She is fluent in Russian and English.

Care Philosophy: Getting to know my patients well helps me provide the best care that is appropriate for their lives.