Dr. Wilkes is a California native. He is Board-Certified by the American Board of Family Medicine. Dr. Wilkes obtained his Bachelor’s Degree from the University of California Irvine, and his Medical Degree from Tulane University School of Medicine. Following medical school he was commissioned in the U.S. Navy, completed residency training in Family Medicine at the Naval Hospital Camp Pendleton, and served seven years on active duty. Dr. Wilkes served two combat tours in Iraq and was awarded the Navy Commendation Medal for Valor.

As the Senior Medical Officer at Port Hueneme Naval Clinic, Dr. Wilkes was responsible for the medical oversight of active duty members, their families and local Veterans. Upon completion of his Naval service Dr. Wilkes separated as a Lieutenant Commander and opened Wilkes Family Medicine.