About Us
We aren't just providers, we are parents too and we have been on both sides of care for complex kids. It is from our own frustration that we created a practice that parents can trust and progress can be made. All of our providers and staff are committed to providing the expertise you need and the compassion you deserve.
OUR APPROACH
We specialize in helping families navigate the medical comorbidities of multiple complex disorders including autism spectrum disorder, connective tissue disorders, genetic issues, mitochondrial dysfunction, and more.
We begin by gathering and analyzing each patient's medical history. Additional comprehensive testing is done as needed to fill in the gaps. This gives us the information we need to systematically identify and treat complex constellations of symptoms. Our goal is improved health and quality of life for all our patients.
We believe that the best, most comprehensive care happens when multiple experts in multiple disciplines work together on each case. This collaborative, individualized care approach paired with our unique framework for systematic medical investigation is why doctors across the country send their toughest cases to our clinic.
OUR PROVIDERS
Dr. Brian Wise knows first-hand the struggles of being sick, as well as the hope of being healthy. When he was 6 months old, he developed severe asthma, eczema, and allergies. The summers of his youth were spent at a major academic hospital, where doctors sought solutions to his medical problems. He owes the life he has today to the innovative thinking of the medical team treating him. He crafted his patient-oriented treatment philosophy after these gifted physicians who were also creative and thought "outside the box" to meet the needs of their patients.
Dr. Wise holds a Board Certification in Child, Adolescent, and Adult Psychiatry. He has a love of medical knowledge and is consistently pursuing certifications and training in a number of specialty areas of mental health and medicine in order to provide the newest and most effective therapies to his patients.
Additionally, Dr. Wise is board-certified by the Academy of Integrative and Holistic Medicine for treating numerous disorders and symptoms from a holistic perspective. He has a specific interest in the treatment of autoimmune disorders, concussions, endocrine disorders, and rheumatologic conditions - all in addition to his expertise in psychiatric care.
Education:
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Masters in Public Health-Columbia University
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Medical Degree-University of South Carolina School of Medicine
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Residency in Adult Psychiatry-University of Colorado Health Sciences
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Fellowship in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry-University of Colorado Health Sciences.
For a complete list of Dr. Wise's credentials, lectures, community and research activities, please review his curriculum vitae.
Dr. Dane Fliedner is a board-certified general pediatrician with a diverse medical background before starting his functional medicine practice. He became interested in integrative medicine when his children were struggling with chronic illnesses that were not being adequately addressed by the conventional allopathic model. After seeing an integrative medical practitioner and seeing results for his children, he began his journey into integrative and functional medicine.
He opened Raising Sages Integrative Pediatrics in Southern California prior to merging with Rossignol Medical Center in 2018 to further expand his ability to care for complex, chronic medical diseases in children.
He is an Institute of Functional Medicine Certified Practitioner, a Fellow of the Medical Academy of Pediatric Special Needs (MAPS) as well as Board Certified from the American Board of Holistic, Integrative Medicine. He currently practices in a hybrid of an integrative, primary care practice as well as consulting with families for complex medical conditions including autism, asthma, allergies, gut imbalances and more.
Dr. Dane Fliedner
MD, MPH, FAAP, IFMCP, FMAPS, ABoIHM
Netsanet "Netsy" Mulugeta
RN, MSN, CPNP-PC
Netsanet Mulugeta is a Board Certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioner CPNP-PC. She has spent over a decade in the medical care of the pediatric population. Our patients and her friends affectionately call her Netsy.
Before she came to Lighthouse Complex Care, Netsy worked on a multidisciplinary team that evaluated, diagnosed, and coordinated care for Pediatric patients in Craniofacial and Plastic Surgery at Children's Hospital in Los Angeles, CA. Her patients were often very medically complex with multiple co-morbid conditions and unique challenges. This strengthened her clinical knowledge and expertise and she brings that forward into caring for the wide array of patients who come to Lighthouse. She believes a collaborative team approach is vital to caring for the pediatric patient with complex care needs and their families.
Netsy also brings the perspective as a mother of a medically complex child. She has spent thousands of hours researching both traditional and functional medicine approaches with access to resources not available to the public. Her own experiences have made her even more passionate about helping medically complex patients. She has centered her care for the pediatric patient to be holistic to help promote a healthier recovery.
Netsy is of Ethiopian decent, and speaks fluent Amharic.
EDUCATION
Master of Science, Pediatric Nurse Practitioner-California State University
Bachelor of Science in Nursing-California State University
CERTIFICATIONS
Board Certification through the Pediatric Nursing Certification Board (PNCB)
Pediatric Advanced Life Support
Basic Life Support
Jodi Repko
MSN, RN, FNP
Jodi Repko is a board-certified family nurse practitioner. She has been working in the medical field for over 20 years. She completed her master’s degree in 2001 and has worked family practice, women’s health, and emergency room medicine before joining Lighthouse.
Jodi has 17 years’ experience in the emergency room and pediatric emergency room managing acute and complex care issues. This experience sharpened her assessment skills, evaluation skills, time management skills, and taught her to consider many different diagnoses when addressing a problem.
Jodi’s journey into functional medicine began when it became apparent that her son had medically complex issues. She dove headfirst into researching and implementing treatments for him. Jodi practices a collaborative approach, combining functional medicine with traditional medicine. Her journey with her son has given her the empathy, compassion, and desire to help others with their journey to health and happiness.
EDUCATION
Master of Science in Nursing, Family Nurse Practitioner- University of Florida
Bachelor of Science in Nursing- University of Florida
CERTIFICATIONS
Board Certification through the American Nurses Credentialing Center
Advanced Cardiac Life Support
Pediatric Advanced Life Support
Basic Life Support
APPOINTMENT HOURS
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday: 8 am - 5 pm
Last Appointment: 4 pm
Wednesday, Saturday, Sunday: Closed