Laguna Beach Community Clinic

12/05/2025

Thank you StuNews for covering this story on UCI Medical Students’ experience at the Clinic https://stunewslaguna.com/future-doctors-get-their-start-120525/

11/28/2025

11/03/2025

Check out our lastest LiveWell episode featuring legendary mountain biker Hans Rey. https://lbclinic.org/livewell/

10/31/2025

Happy Halloween from your friends at the Clinic.🎃

10/06/2025

We’re celebrating Nurse Practitioner
DIANA LITHGOW, PHD, DNP, RN, FNP-BC, FAANP
Family NP, PhD Nursing, Board Certified Nursing. This month marks 39 years of caring for our patients. Thank you Diana, we love you.

09/08/2025

We’re honored to be recognized for our ability to improve health care access. Read more in this StuNews article https://stunewslaguna.com/laguna-beach-community-clinic-honored-082925/

08/26/2025

Meet Emily Houston, our new Quality Compliance Manager. She received a nice write up in StuNews https://stunewslaguna.com/laguna-beach-community-clinic-080525/

07/31/2025

Meet Naeim & Safia Popal. Retired from a career as an international singer, songwriter, and composer, Naeim was hesitant about seeing a doctor, but his wife Safia convinced him that together they would both make a trip to the Clinic. Safia receives care for her prediabetic condition as well as pain management. Naeim received life-saving screenings test and treatment needed to combat colon cancer. We’re honored to provide medical care to these two wonderful patients.

07/17/2025

The Laguna Beach Community Clinic proudly welcomes Jessica Quiambao, RN, as the newest member of our medical team. Learn more about her in this StuNews article https://stunewslaguna.com/new-nurse-joins-lb-community-clinic-team-071125/

06/26/2025

Meet our patient Kelli Davies. She found a friend and trusted physician in Dr. Tom Bent. She presented with numerous bleeding ulcers and related complications. As Dr. Bent's retirement approached, Kelli was provided with a warm transition into the care of Dr. Rubal. From the beginning, Kelli has demonstrated the importance of patient participation, often bringing records, test results, and prepared questions to her appointments. "I know how to advocate for myself, I just needed a partner and I found that in the doctors at the Clinic", says Kelli. "I just feel so comfortable here. Everyone is friendly, caring and extremely knowledgeable."

06/20/2025

Meet our patient Karina Piranio, a vibrate 29-year-old with Down Syndrome. She’s found a medical home at the Clinic where Dr. Rubal is her primary provider. Karina had exhibited complex symptoms which were identified as Down Syndrome Regression Disorder (DSRD). A rare condition, Karina was the seventh person in Orange County to receive this diagnosis. “Dr. Rubal was a strong advocate, opening the doors for Karina to receive the specialized care she needed from Dr. Jonathan Santoro, known for his pioneering treatment of DSRD at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles. The care and treatment Karina is receiving has dramatically improved her life”, says Karina’s mom, Lisa.

05/27/2025

We’re celebrating 55 years of caring for the health of our community. Enjoy these photos from our year years