{"id":319,"date":"2026-05-25T18:06:39","date_gmt":"2026-05-25T18:06:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gabrielmedicalcenter.com\/?page_id=319"},"modified":"2026-09-11T00:22:55","modified_gmt":"2026-09-11T00:22:55","slug":"historia","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/gabrielmedicalcenter.com\/en\/historia\/","title":{"rendered":"Our Story"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Our Story<\/h1>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t
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Medice with heart<\/strong> for our Latin community<\/strong>.
Since its founding in 2012 by Dr. Shura Moreno, this clinic was born with the mission to offer more than just medicine: a space where every patient, especially Latinos and immigrants in Los Angeles, can feel understood, valued, and cared for with dignity

Gabriel Medical Center was founded in 2001 by Dr. Shura Moreno with the goal of providing accessible, high-quality healthcare to the Latino community in Los Angeles. Named in honor of his son Gabriel, the clinic represents a deep commitment to honesty, compassion, and personalized care.

In 2012, Dr. Moreno dedicated himself fully to GMC, creating a space where every patient receives care with respect and without barriers. Since then, the clinic has grown into a trusted center that combines general medicine, specialized services, and excellent care.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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About Dr. Shura<\/h1>\n\t\t\t\t\t

An Internal Medicine physician with more than 25 years of experience, Dr. Shura Moreno founded Gabriel Medical Center with the purpose of providing compassionate and trustworthy healthcare to the Latino community in Los Angeles. As a Salvadoran immigrant, he understands the challenges his patients face and supports them with empathy every step of the way, especially throughout immigration processes. His motto, \u201cFirst God, then science,\u201d reflects his faith, resilience, and commitment to the well-being of those he serves.<\/p>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t\"\"\/\t\t\n<\/div>\n

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Professional Career and the Founding of GMC<\/h1>\n\t\t\t\t\t

After graduating from the University of California, Irvine, Dr. Moreno completed his residency at Harbor-UCLA\/St. Mary\u2019s Medical Center, specializing in Internal Medicine. In 2012, he devoted himself fully to Gabriel Medical Center<\/strong>, named in honor of his son, with the purpose of providing close, accessible, and honest medical care to the Latino community in Los Angeles. Additionally, he is certified to perform immigration medical exams, a key service he offers with personalized attention and deep understanding for those going through immigration processes.<\/p>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n

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Faith, Family, and Human Commitment<\/h1>\n\t\t\t\t\t

During the COVID-19 pandemic, Dr. Moreno continued serving on the front lines until facing complications that led to a lung transplant. Thanks to his unwavering faith and the support of his family, he overcame this difficult chapter and returned to practicing medicine with even greater strength and purpose. His motto, 'God first, then science,' encapsulates his philosophy of life. In his free time, he enjoys music, plays Latino percussion, and finds peace in devotional reading. He shares his life with his wife Tatiana and his son Gabriel, who are his greatest inspiration.<\/p>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n

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Professional with Attitude Award Winner<\/h1>\n\t\t\t\t\t

On April 24, 2025, the Dr. Shura Moreno<\/strong> was honored with theProfessional with Attitude Award Winner<\/strong>, an accolade that highlights leaders who inspire through their example and vocation for service. This award represents Dr. Moreno's unwavering commitment to the Latino community in Los Angeles, not only as a physician, but as a friend and guide during difficult times. His story of personal triumph, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic, and his dedication to providing close, reliable medical care make him a true role model of empathy, resilience, and humanity.<\/p>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t\"\"\/\t\t\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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Mission, Vision and Values<\/h1>\n\t\t\t\t\t

At Gabriel Medical Center, we practice medicine with a purpose: close, honest, and effective. Our mission is to provide accessible and reliable medical care to every patient, especially to those who are part of the Latino and immigrant community in Los Angeles.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t

We aspire to be a leading clinic, recognized for our human commitment and our ability to walk alongside each person with respect, clarity, and empathy.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t

We are guided by values that go beyond clinical care:<\/strong><\/p>\n\t\t

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Honesty<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t\t

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We believe that health is not just a matter of bodies, but also of stories, emotions, and trust. That is why we dedicate time, listen without judgment, and offer real solutions. Here, every patient matters.<\/strong><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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Any questions?<\/h1>\n\t\t\t\t\t

We\u2019ll guide you step by step, call (323) 262 9948<\/h3>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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