John “Milo” Dover, MD, was born in Harbor City and raised in the High Desert communities of Adelanto and Apple Valley, California. Growing up in places where there are high barriers to health care, Milo knew that he wanted to become a doctor–one who not only treated patients well but also helped change the systems that consistently failed them. 

He earned both his undergraduate and medical degrees at UC Riverside, where he worked closely with programs to expand access to quality, culturally competent care, and health education. He also learned Spanish to deepen his ability to care for his predominantly Spanish-speaking community and to honor his own family’s roots in Mexico. 

Now a Family Medicine physician at Riverside University Health System, Milo works with a Free Clinic to deliver free medical care and connect patients with essential resources. Milo joined the California HEAL Program to learn how to best engage local communities and support them through public health projects tailored to their needs. He finds joy in discovering new ways to connect with the people he serves, whether through mapping out community resources or learning about an up-and-coming local artist.