Amethyst Medical Group Staff

The support team at Amethyst Medical Group strives for excellence in all that we do, both in our organizational management as well as our clinical work. This requires a persistant attitude which is demonstrated by a continual focus on both the large and small things in our daily work with other patients, doctors, and other whom we come in contact.

Our strong patient focus is driven by our desiore to push forward every day with optimisum, passion and energy required to achieve the desired healthcare goals of our patients.

Meet Our Team...

Iola Gold MPH/HSA, RN
Director of Practice Development

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Iola, co-founded the Amethyst Medical Group in 2003. Iola has worked with private and public health, behavioral health, educational, social service, criminal justice agencies and in the private sector with business and organizations. She brings with her an innovative leadership in designing, facilating and implementing effective practices for our medical practice.

Contact Iola at (530) 798-5003 ext. 6

Lauri Berzins, Office Manager

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Lauri is our office Go To Girl!

She joined our practice in September of 2013. She has a solution to every challenge and her patient, kind and optimistic personality is infectious. She makes the office run like a well-oiled machine.

Lauri provides support to the practice as the patient advocate, she deals with billings and insurance issues as well as scheduling appointments and Membership.

If you would like to learn more information about joining the Amethyst Medical Group or have any patient related concerns, please feel free to contact Lauri at 
(530) 798-5003 ext 0 or by e-mail:  admin@amethystmed.com.

Nancy Martin, Medical Assistant

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Nancy is the newest addition to our team. She joined us in July of 2015.
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Nancy has worked for a variety of doctors, in such fields as dermatology, plastic surgery and family medicine and as a medical transcriptionist. 

Nancy shares in the responsibilities of obtaining pre-authorizations for procedures and medications, and preforming tests such as EKG's, Spirometry and BioZ here in the office. She has a new, fresh imaginative approach to everyday things, brightening up the office.

Contact Nancy on Thursdays and Fridays at
(530) 798-5003 ext. 7

Jelena Megill, Certified Medical Assistant

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Jelena joined Amethyst Medical Group in April 2003. Jelena is a Certified Medical Assistant with more than 15 years experience in the medical field. Jelena has had the opportunity to work in such fields as Family Medicine and Urgent Care. She is a Certified Medical Assistant, Emergency Medical Technician III, and a Certified Phlebotomist,

Jelena shares the responsibility for obtaining pertinent records to ensure Dr. Loesch has all information regarding your treatment during your office visit. Jelena also schedules follow up tests, including CT scans, MRIs, referrals to other physicians and labwork.

Jelena's love for life allows her to tap into an energy and enthusiasm that is unparrallaled in the medical world. 

Contact Jelena at (530) 798-5003 ext. 4 or by e-mail:  clinic@amethystmed.com

Lisa Plummer, Certified Medical Assistant

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Lisa Plummer joined Amethyst Medical Group in June, 2011. 

Lisa is our adorable red head, who brings her skills, compassion and love for people to a whole new level. When Lisa asks how you are, know that she truly wants to know the answer. 

Lisa share in the responsibilities of performing tests here in the office, she is our INR specialist, and the main voice you will hear when receiving result calls.

Contact Lisa at (530) 798-5003 ext. 2