Gary R. Mitnick, D.O.
Board Certified Family Practitioner, Physician & Surgeon

Dr. Mitnick has provided exceptional, highly-personalized healthcare to patients in the Channel Islands area since 1980. Born and raised in Los Angeles, his own father was a Family Practice physician who retired to the beautiful Channel Islands. After graduating cum laude from the UC Santa Barbara and University of Health Sciences, Des Moines, Dr. Mitnick returned to California to practice in 1980. He is well known and respected in the community for practicing quality medicine and is on the medical staff of three local hospitals. Dr. Mitnick has been affiliated with the teaching staff of University of Health Sciences, Des Moines, Ia., and with the College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific, in Pomona, CA. He was head of Emergency Medicine for 3 years at Oxnard Community Hospital. More recently, he served as Head of the Committee for New Research Protocols, and was honored by St. John’s Regional Medical Center for 25 years of outstanding service. Dr. Mitnick is a member of the American Osteopathic Association, the California Medical Association, the American College of Osteopathic Family Practioners, and on the Board of the Ventura County Medical Association.  Dr. Mitnick enjoys regular Continuing Medical Education (CME) Conferences, both national and international, on the most recent developments in medicine and patient care. He is an avid boater, has been married to his college sweetheart for 31 years, and has 2 grown children who are active in the local community. 

Anna Cole, F.N.P., R.N., M.S.N.
Family Nurse Pracitioner

Anna Cole has nearly 20 years experience as a healthcare provider. She is originally from Minnesota, and started her medical career as an R.N. She relocated to California, studied at UCLA, completing both a Masters of Nursing and Family Nurse Practioner programs. She has worked at UCLA and St. John’s Regional Medical Center, Oxnard, CA. Her extensive background in Family Medicine, her nurturing personality, and practical approach to health matters make her very popular with our patients.  Anna Cole offers a remarkable option for those who prefer a female provider for total well-woman care.  She is married to a psychologist and has 2 daughters.

Caring, Compassionate Staff

Our professional, experienced staff strives to take the very best care of your health and well-being.  Our certified nursing and administrative staff has over 50 collective years of diverse clinical experience. We use the state-of-the-art technology and practice management techniques and enjoy regular training on the dynamic primary care environment. Patients also enjoy the option of both male and female providers as well as optional counseling on skincare, nutrition and wellness. The growing evidence for and awareness of the impact of behavior and lifestyle choices on health suggests that a whole-body approach is, in fact, effective and may be a welcomed addition to your healthcare needs. And to eliminate the additional appointment, our new office in White Sails is equipped with full laboratory services and on-site Phlebotomist, for your convenience.