Physician, Family Medicine – Athletic Medicine of USC Student Health

Wenger, Mildred; MD

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Dr. Mildred Wenger (Clinical Associate Professor of Family Medicine & Co-Medical Director of USC Student Health) earned her BA at the University of California, San Diego and her MD at UAG, Guadalajara, Mexico. She completed her Primary Care, Internal Medicine residency at Elmhurst Hospital Center, Mt. Sinai School of Medicine in New York. At USC, she believes in the overall well-being of her patients and is dedicated to teaching preventive and self-care skills. She is fluent in Spanish and a member of the American College of Physicians and American College Health Association….Continue Reading Wenger, Mildred; MD

Bernardez, Jorge; MD

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Jorge Bernardez, MD (Clinical Associate Professor of Family Medicine) received his medical degree at the University of California Los Angeles, Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science. He served his Family Medicine internship at the University Hospital in Jacksonville Florida, and his Family Practice at the King/Drew Medical Center. Dr. Bernardez has been a team physician with the USC Athletic Department since 1997. He is a member of the American Academy of Family Physicians. He enjoys listening to heart and soul music, cooking and traveling….Continue Reading Bernardez, Jorge; MD

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