Physician

After being raised here in Northern NV, I’ve spent the last few decades calling Reno my home. I’ve always been fascinated with both medicine and the intricacies of the human body from a young age. After starting my first job in medicine as a CNA, I was introduced to the human element of medicine, where I discovered what it meant to care for those who could no longer care for themselves. It was after this that I sought a role that would allow me to blend both of these passions into one, and becoming a Physician Assistant allowed me to do just that. Many of the conditions we treat in GI may seem rather benign on the surface, but ultimately have the potential of really impairing one’s quality of life. Knowing this, I truly enjoy connecting with my patients on a deeper level and working together to promote their overall health while seeing them make strides in their own personal health journey along the way. Outside of work I can be found pretty much anywhere outdoors. Whether I’m trying to lower my handicap on the golf course or fly fishing on the Truckee, as challenging as these hobbies are, this is where I’m most at peace.

Dr. Hinojosa is the former President of Sierra Kids Foundation board and has also served as President of the Washoe County Medical society and President of the Nevada State Medical Association. He was previously Chief of Gastroenterology at both Renown Medical Center and Saint Mary’s Medical Center and worked at the VA hospital from 2017 to 2024. He has been a long-time champion of youth health and sports in our Northern Nevada Community. Dr. Hinojosa attended the University of California as an undergraduate and the University of Missouri-Columbia for medical school, internship, residency, and fellowship in Gastroenterology. He was in private practice for 25 years and retired from Digestive Health Associates in 2017. Dr. Hinojosa is married to Renee, a Nurse Practitioner and has raised three children in Northern Nevada.

Sarah has extensive experience in healthcare. She started as a pharmacy technician while attending UNR for her undergraduate in Biology. She worked her way through college earning her Bachelor of Science in Biology in 2004 and started working in what was Washoe Medical Center as a nursing assistant and critical care tech on the telemetry floor. She continued her education and earned an Associate in Nursing from Truckee Meadows Community College in 2007, and then her Bachelor of Science in Nursing. Working as a nurse in the operating room, Sarah enjoyed working closely with the patients and physicians, and found that she loved to scrub and assist the surgeons with operations. She has extensive experience with a well-known local surgical group in town performing colorectal surgery and vascular, general, thyroid, and bariatric surgery. Sarah also ran the anorectal manometry clinic and biofeedback for patients with pelvic floor dysfunction and issues with bowel habits. Sarah finally earned her master’s in nursing from the University of Nevada, Reno with a focus in Adult Gerontology and Acute Care. She is also certified as a first assistant in the operating room. Outside of work, Sarah loves spending time with her family and pets.

Mary is a native Nevadan, born and raised in Reno. She first attended the University of Nevada, Reno, where she attained her first bachelor’s degree in general studies with a focus on health. This is where she discovered her passion for healthcare, and soon after graduation she moved to Las Vegas to pursue a nursing career. In Las Vegas, she attended Roseman University of Health Sciences and received a Bachelor of Science in Nursing. Soon after, she returned to Reno to work as a nurse at Northern Nevada Medical Center. Mary was at NNMC for over 7 years as a nurse, during which time she returned to the University of Nevada, Reno, to obtain her Master of Science in Nursing and become a nurse practitioner. Her passion for healthcare stems from her love of caring for and working with patients. She finds it rewarding to develop meaningful and engaging partnerships with both patients and colleagues to ensure safe and compassionate patient care and to help improve quality of life for the Northern Nevada population. When Mary is not caring for patients, she enjoys exploring all the fun activities that Northern Nevada has to offer, especially with outdoor activities. She and her husband enjoy camping, hiking, kayaking, and fishing. When not in the great outdoors, she also enjoys reading, gardening, and discovering the great restaurants Northern Nevada has to offer.