Dr. Pastora is a resident physician at Abrazo Family Medicine dedicated to providing compassionate, patient-centered care with a strong focus on prevention and community health.
Originally from Santa Ana, California, Dr. Pastora earned his undergraduate degree from the University of California, Riverside, and completed his medical education at the University of Guadalajara in Mexico. His training and volunteer experiences—including providing care in underserved communities through medical brigades in Mexico and diabetic retinopathy screenings at a community clinic in Phoenix—shaped his commitment to addressing healthcare disparities.
His clinical interests include sports medicine, mental health, women’s health, and preventive medicine. Outside of medicine, Dr. Pastora enjoys hiking, running, cooking, playing guitar, and spending time with family and friends, as well as caring for his cat, June.