Janelle Lopez, DO

About

Hometown: Born in Queens, NY. Raised in Chula Vista, CA.

Undergrad School: Quinnipiac University. Hamden, CT.

Life Before Medical School: I earned a B.S. in Athletic Training, Sports Medicine and played Division I Soccer and Lacrosse. Practiced as a Certified Athletic Trainer for a short time before I channeled the passion and drive I learned from sports into starting a Nonprofit Girls Lacrosse Team, where I mentored and coached high school players.

Medical School: Midwestern University, Arizona College of Medicine. Glendale, AZ.

Why Ventura? Ventura has a lot to offer, from outdoor activities, like hiking and the beach, to cool indoor places, like bowling. Ventura is in an ideal location between Santa Barbara and Los Angeles. Both are a quick drive away and offer even more amazing experiences. I consider myself a Californian and being a short drive away from home is perfect. Being Mexican-Filipino I like the diverse community I get to treat here in Ventura. Here at the Community Memorial General Surgery Residency Program the residents truly want the best for each other. The positive environment that is created here, make not only you want to succeed but makes you want your fellow residents to succeed. The teamwork and family cohesion here is what makes this program amazing! The vast surgical experience/case load and the autonomy from my Attendings aids in making me the best surgeon I can be.

Next Adventure: Class trip to Puerto Rico!

Medical Interests: Excited to see which specialty speaks to me! I would like Global Surgery to be a part of my career.