Our Team
Mary Navarrette
Mary Navarrette has been a Medical Assistant for 18 years. After obtaining her certification from NCCT in 2005, the majority of her experience has been in Internal Medicine. As part of the team at Authentic Internal Medicine, she is excited to assist in empowering patients to make positive lifestyle changes to better their overall quality of life. She looks forward to building professional relationships with the patients as well as helping assist in guiding our patients in their journey towards improving their health and wellness to continue the activities they enjoy with their families and friends. Outside of work she enjoys spending time with her family, taking trips to new places, reading, going for walks in the woods, and learning about new cultures.
Maria Hernandez
Maria Hernandez has worked as a certified medical assistant (CMA) for over 14 years in various outpatient clinic settings including general surgery, nephrology, and internal medicine. Maria obtained her CMA at Everest College and graduated in 2010. Currently she is studying for her registered nurse (RN) degree. Her career focus is providing compassionate care, supporting patients, and empowering patient to take an active role in their health care. In her free time Maria enjoys movie nights and doing oil and acrylic painting with her three kids and granddaughter.
Annie Tatooles
Annie Tatooles gained experience with digital marketing through her involvement in numerous organizations during her time as an undergraduate at Vanderbilt University. After she graduated with a Bachelor of Science in 2017, she worked in Florida for a few years before deciding to return to the area where she grew up to begin her preparation to apply to medical school. Annie is currently partaking in Northwestern University’s Premedicine Completion Program and will apply to medical school next cycle.
As part of the team at Authentic Internal Medicine, Annie is beyond excited to assist in providing content for both patients and community members to aid them in their journey towards a healthier lifestyle. Outside of work she enjoys watching “Modern Family,” playing sports with her friends, and reading.