**As of May 25th, 2022 Apex Family Practice and Urgent Care will no longer be prescribing controlled substances via telemedicine. Please feel free to address any concern with your provider. Giulia Brighi Donato was born and raised in Genova, Italy. She came to United States to study abroad and little she knew she would have fell in love with the place, the culture and the people. Giulia Brighi Donato earned a bachelor’s degree from Holy Names University in Oakland, California; followed by her Master of Nursing (Family practice track) also from Holy Names University in Oakland, California. As RN Giulia focused her job in the field of Pediatric oncology and hematology. Working for Children Hospital of Oakland and George Mark children's house . When she went back to school to become a nurse practitioner, Giulia, completed her training at Holy Names University where she was allowed to pursue her passion in family practice training between Highlands Hospital in Oakland, Stanford University in Mountain View and Roots Community clinic in San Jose'. Giulia has a wide range of expertise. Giulia offers pediatric care, adolescent medicine, adult medicine, women’s health, and geriatric care. When she is not at work, Giulia Brighi Donato enjoys cooking, hiking and spending quality outdoor time with her husband, her 3 children and 2 dogs.