Dr. John A. Fagan, MD

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Get to know Family Physician & Geriatrician Dr. John A. Fagan, who serves patients in Rancho Cucamonga, California.

A top professional in the field of family medicine and geriatrics, Dr. Fagan is the Founder of Aspen Family Medicine and Geriatrics in Rancho Cucamonga, California.

“I view my role as a physician to be a vocation, not a job. I try to use the talents I have been given to help those I am called to serve” expressed the doctor.

Aspen Family Medicine and Geriatrics began in 2002 as John A. Fagan Family Practice and operated for twelve years proudly serving the community of Rancho Cucamonga and surrounding areas. In 2012, Dr. Fagan along with physician’s assistant, Jocelyn Tomista, decided to expand their ability to provide compassionate and quality care to their patients by welcoming aboard Dr. Mike Zuniga and Dr. Darlene Espinosa.

Today, Aspen Family Medicine and Geriatrics is a healthcare facility dedicated to providing high quality and compassionate medical care for the entire family. It strives to combine the use of modern medical technology in conjunction with comprehensive care focused on the overall well-being of patients.

With a broad educational background, Dr. Fagan holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Chemistry from the University of San Diego. He completed his medical education at the Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine and his residency in family medicine at Arrowhead Regional Medical Center.

Following his training, the doctor attained board certification in family medicine and geriatrics through the American Board of Family Medicine (ABFM). The ABFM is a non-profit, independent medical association of American physicians who practice in family medicine and its sub-specialties.

Family medicine is a medical specialty devoted to comprehensive health care for people of all ages. The specialist is called a family physician or family doctor. A family physician is often the first person a patient sees when seeking healthcare services. They examine and treat patients with a wide range of conditions and refer those with serious ailments to a specialist or appropriate facility.

Geriatrics, or geriatric medicine, is a specialty that focuses on the health care of elderly people. It aims to promote health by preventing and treating diseases and disabilities in older adults. A geriatrician is a health care provider who focuses on patient well-being and independent functioning. These allopathic or osteopathic health care providers are specifically trained to evaluate and manage the unique health care needs and special treatment requirements of older people.

Among his various accolades, Dr. Fagan has been the recipient of the Patients’ Choice Award (2018, 2016, 2014, 2013, 2012, 2011, 2009, 2008), Compassionate Doctor Recognition (2016, 2014, 2013, 2012, 2011), and Top 10 Doctor – City (2014).

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