General Practitioners

• Family Practice
  Emily Cruz is a Brentwood resident and California native, who received her undergraduate degree in Biological Sciences at the University of California, Irvine. She went on to become an assistant in a physical therapy office, and later worked as a medical scribe at an ENT clinic. Shortly after, she was accepted into the nursing program at Samuel Merritt University in Oakland, and received a Master’s Degree in Nursing as a Family Nurse Practitioner. She is board certified in Family Practice by the American Association of Nurse Practitioners, yet specializes in Women’s Health. When not working, Emily enjoys traveling, playing sports, and spending time with her husband, young daughter, and 4 pets.

Gynecologists

• Gynecology
  We care for patients from Adolescence through Senescence, with each of our providers offering expertise in many different areas. This allows us to provide up to date solutions for the OB-GYN problems associated with every phase of life.
• Female Infertility
• Menopause
  Gerald F. Katz, MD, FACOG joined Muir OB/GYN Medical Group after completing his residency at the University of Arizona Health Science Center. He graduated from the University of California at Berkeley with Bachelor of Arts degrees in Biological Sciences and Economics. He received his Doctor of Medicine from the Chicago Medical School. Dr. Katz provides routine ob/gyn care as well as high-risk obstetrical care, menopause management, infertility evaluation, and performs advanced gynecological surgery including robotic surgery. Dr. Katz enjoys spending time with his wife and two sons as well as cheering on the California Golden Bears.
• Obstetrics
  Drs. L. Sandy Hughes (son of the founder of our group), Gerald Katz, and Nadine Hanna have over 60 years of combined experience in the field of Obstetrics and Gynecology. We have delivered thousands of babies, yet each birth is a unique and fulfilling experience. We understand that we have the distinct privilege of being involved in this significant and exciting time in a couple’s life.
• Endometriosis
  Treatment for Endometriosis includes taking Medication (Pain relievers, such as nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDS) and hormonal medications including birth control pills, progestin – only medications and gonadotropin-releasing hormones agonists and Surgery.
• Pregnancy
• Labor and Delivery
  Linda Fung-Shui, RN, MS, FNP is a Certified Nurse Midwife who has been with Muir OB/Gyn since 2005. She is a member of the California Association for Nurse Practitioners and Sigma Theta Tau International. Linda graduated from Samuel Merritt College with a Master's of Science in Nursing and is Board Certified in Advance Practice Family Nurse Practitioner. She graduated from the UCSF Midwife program in 2014. At Muir OB/Gyn Linda enjoys performing vaginal deliveries, providing prenatal care, working in the field of Women's Health, and is an advocate in emphasizing the importance of health promotion and prevention of diseases. She is an educator who enjoys providing resources to women, including teens, pregnant and elder population. Additionally, she was a Certified Registered Nurse in Labor and Delivery at John Muir Medical Center in Walnut Creek. In her free time Linda can be found spending time with her family and Shih Tzu, "Gizmo" and enjoying the outdoors.

Internists

• Cervical Cancer

Radiologist

• Ultrasound
  We strive to be at the forefront of our field, bringing the most technologically advanced methods of care to all our patients, including Robotic assisted surgical procedures as well as minimally invasive laparoscopic and hysteroscopic procedures. We provide extensive in-office procedures as well, including hysteroscopy, endometrial ablation, and treatment of cervical dysplasia and abnormal uterine bleeding. We provide in office ultrasound evaluation to reduce time required to diagnose and treat most OB GYN problems.
• Mammography
  Medicare guidelines are that pelvic and breast exam are covered every 2 years (Mammography’s can be performed every year).

Surgeons

• Robotic Surgery
  L. Sandy, Hughes, MD, FACOG has been with Muir OB/Gyn since 1987. He received his Doctor of Medicine degree from the University of California at Los Angeles and completed his residency training at the Harbor/UCLA Medical Center. He graduated from Stanford University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology with Honors. At Muir OB/Gyn he specializes in pregnancy care, including high risk pregnancies, infertility, and provides gynecologic care both in the office and operating room, specializing in minimally invasive surgical procedures including Robotic Surgery utilizing the da Vinci system. When he is not at work he is frequently found rehearsing or performing in various ensembles, singing, or playing the bass or trombone.
• Endometrial Ablation
  Endometrial ablation destroys a thin layer of the lining of the uterus. Menstrual bleeding does not stop but is reduced to normal or lighter levels. If ablation does not control heavy bleeding, further treatment or surgery may be needed.
• Laparoscopy
  This approach has the same advantages as advanced laparoscopy, and it allows surgeons to operate with increased precision and accuracy while minimizing trauma to surrounding tissues.

Plastic Surgeons

• Laparoscopic Surgery
  Advanced laparoscopic surgery. This technique has been shown to be an effective treatment that results in shorter hospital stays, less discomfort and a shorter recovery period.

Dermatologists

• Lesions
  A medical diagnostic procedure to examine an illuminated, magnified view of the cervix as well as the vagina and vulva. Many pre-malignant lesions and malignant lesions in these areas have discernible characteristics that can be detected through the examination. It is done using a colposcope, which provides a magnified view of the areas, allowing the colposcopist to visually distinguish normal from abnormal appearing tissue and take directed biopsies for further pathological examination.

Physical Therapists

• Physical Therapy
• Back Pain