Meet Our Team
When you join Eisenhower's Endocrinology team, you'll become part of a collaborative group of specialists who genuinely enjoy working together. As you walk through the clinic each morning, you'll exchange greetings with colleagues who have intentionally chosen Eisenhower for both its professional opportunities and the exceptional quality of life it offers. The genuine camaraderie among the team is immediately apparent—they consult each other on complex cases, cover for one another when needed, and have created a supportive environment where each provider can thrive.
Your future colleagues bring diverse backgrounds and special interests to the practice, creating a well-rounded team that handles the full spectrum of endocrine disorders. Dr. Wendy White, with her eight years at Eisenhower following her USC fellowship, seamlessly balances clinical care (75%) with her role as Associate Program Director for the Internal Medicine residency (25%). Dr. Helen Baron brings seventeen years of experience and a special focus on diabetes management, while working at a 0.625 FTE. Dr. Julie Islam, three years into practice at Eisenhower after completing her fellowship at Scripps Clinic, serves a diverse patient population including transgender hormone management. Supporting the physicians is Nurse Practitioner Jill Hall-Crum, who has been with the practice for five of her six years as an NP.
Physician Team
- Dr. Wendy White: Board-certified endocrinologist who joined Eisenhower eight years ago directly from her USC fellowship. Serves as Associate Program Director for the Internal Medicine residency program while maintaining a 75% clinical schedule. Bilingual in English and Spanish.
- Dr. Helen Baron: Board-certified endocrinologist with seventeen years of experience and USC training. Has practiced at Eisenhower for four years with a special interest in diabetes management. Works at 0.625 FTE.
- Dr. Julie Islam: Three years into practice at Eisenhower after completing her fellowship at Scripps Clinic. Serves a diverse patient population including transgender hormone management.
- Jill Hall-Crum, NP: Full-time nurse practitioner with six years of experience, five of those with Eisenhower's endocrinology team.
Leadership and Administration
- Dr. Barry Hackshaw, VP of Medical Specialties: Former practicing cardiologist with 20+ years of clinical experience in the Palm Springs area who now oversees all Internal Medicine subspecialists. Actively involved in physician recruitment and department development.
- Martin Massiello, CEO and President: Previously Eisenhower's COO for 13 years before being named CEO. Known for his hands-on leadership style and interest in establishing relationships with physicians at all levels.
- Dr. Alan Williamson, CMO and Vice President: Practicing vascular surgeon who divides his time between clinical care and leadership roles. Works closely on growth projects leveraging community donor support.
Support Staff
- Clinical Support: Dedicated medical assistants assigned to each provider.
- Administrative Support: Shared front desk staff handling scheduling and patient check-in.
- Referral Coordination: Dedicated staff managing the 150+ monthly referrals.
- Billing and Coding: Centralized Eisenhower Medical Associates team.
- IT Support: Available for Epic EMR and other technical needs.
Practice Culture
- Collaborative Environment: Physicians regularly consult each other on complex cases.
- Work-Life Balance: Structured clinic hours with minimal evening/weekend responsibilities.
- Professional Development: Support for continuing education and special interests.
- Physician Longevity: Stable team with minimal turnover demonstrates satisfaction.
- Professional Autonomy: Freedom to develop areas of clinical interest while maintaining group cohesion.
- Growth-Oriented: Practice continues to expand with strong community demand.
During your interview, you'll have the opportunity to meet with all team members and experience firsthand the positive culture they've created. As Dr. White shared, the group has "each other's backs and works efficiently together." You'll notice how they seem "energized" despite their busy schedule, having each achieved the work-life balance that Eisenhower and the Coachella Valley lifestyle uniquely enable.