Our Staff

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 persistent attitude which is demonstrated by a continual focus on both the large and small things in our daily work with other patients, doctors, and others whom we come in contact.

Our strong patient focus is driven by our desire to push forward every day with optimism, 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

Iola, co-founded the Amethyst Medical Group in 2002.

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, facilitating and implementing effective practices for our medical practice.

Contact Iola at (530) 798-5003 ext. 6

Lisa Plummer, Certified Medical Assistant

Lisa Plummer joined Amethyst Medical Group in June, 2011.

Lisa is our adorable redhead, 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 or at clinic@amethystmed.com

Michelle Brady, Office Manager/Membership Coordinator

Michelle has been with our office since November of 2018.

Michelle is our office manager and the happy voice who answers all of your phone calls and schedules your appointments, she maintains the office and makes sure your membership in in order.

Michelle has worked in the Medical field since 1998, and has more than 24 years in the medical field.
Michelle has had the pleasure of working in Urology and Cardiology and in Physical Therapy.

Contact Michelle at 530-798-5003 ext. 0 or by email:admin@amethystmed.com

Cara Thingelstad, Certified Medical Assistant

Cara is our newest addition to Amethyst Medical Group.