Grossmont Hospital Foundation Board of Governors
Dr. Paul Abou is the Chief of Staff practicing internal medicine at Sharp Grossmont Hospital. He received his medical degree from the University of Al-Mustansiriyah College of Medicine and has been in practice for more than 20 years.
Dee Marie Ammon's extensive volunteer work has benefited San Diego organizations including Friends of Vista Hill and Nice Guys, a charity organization her husband founded. She has also served on multiple committees at various organizations over the years, including the Grossmont Hospital Foundation Gala committee. Dee Marie was born in Guam and received her education at the university there. She and her husband, Jon, have four children and live in Alpine.
James Elia, DO
Dr. James Elia was born in Iraq and migrated to San Diego in 1982 He graduated from UCSD in 1998 with a Bachelor of Science, graduated from Western University of Health Sciences in 2005, and completed a residency in Emergency Medicine at Arrowhead Regional Medical Center in 2009. Dr. Elia returned to East San Diego County in 2009 where he lives and works to serve the community. Dr. Elia is currently the Assistant Medical Director and Chair at the Sharp Grossmont Emergency Department. His hobbies include Jiujitsu, outdoor sports, and playing the drums. Dr. Elia is married with three children and hopes to continue to be active and contribute to the East County Community.