Cardiologist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Chiropractor providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Dentist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Dermatologist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Family Physician providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
OB-GYN providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Ophthalmologist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Orthopedic Surgeon providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Pediatrician providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Physical Therapist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Podiatrist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Psychiatrist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Experienced board-certified cardiologist Payam R. Yashar, MD has proudly served patients from all over Southern California for over fifteen years, and is now extending his counsel as far as Europe and Asia.
Dr. Yashar is based at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in the Beverly Hills neighborhood of Los Angeles, California, the very hospital where he was born. He and his team offer specialized and highly responsive concierge-style care that you can receive in-office or in the comfort of your own home, as the practice offers house calls and telehealth services. As one of the most called-upon cardiologists at Cedars-Sinai, Dr. Yashar brings a wealth of experience to his patients when it comes to diagnosing, managing and treating a myriad of heart conditions. In addition to providing expert treatment, Dr. Yashar is especially adroit in addressing preventative care.
Upon earning his medical degree from the prestigious Albert Einstein College of Medicine in New York in 1997, Dr. Yashar completed his internship and residency at Cedars-Sinai. He then trained in fellowship in Cardiovascular Diseases at the University of Southern California. Thereafter, he pursued further specialized training in Cardiac Electrophysiology at the University of California, Los Angeles and the West Los Angeles Veterans' Medical Center.
Dr. Yashar is passionate about providing expert-level care to his patients. He offers diagnoses and treatment for conditions like chest pain, atrial fibrillation, heart failure and arrhythmia using the latest technology available. He also performs heart catheterization, pacemaker and defibrillator implantation, as well as ablations for cardiac arrhythmia. All of his invasive procedures are performed at Cedars-Sinai, and diagnostic testing is undertaken either in office or with the utilization of remote testing whenever possible.
Today, Dr. Yashar is affiliated with the Cedars-Sinai Smidt Heart Institute, and the Preventive and Consultative Heart Center. He is a volunteer clinical instructor at the University of California, Los Angeles School of Medicine. In addition, he has the distinct honor of being voted one of Los Angeles Magazine's Top 100 Cardiologists. Aside from his outstanding professional care, Dr. Yashar is a truly compassionate human being who genuinely regards the well-being of his patients as his utmost priority.
Dr. Sasan Massachi is a board-certified internal medicine specialist located in Beverly Hills, CA. His office facilities are equipped with a range of services for men and women including annual physicals, vaccinations, ultrasounds, digital x-rays, bone density scans, and EKG stress tests. Additionally, he offers patients the convenience of an in-house laboratory, ensuring expedited test results for his patients. Preventative care is paramount to Dr. Massachi's practice, as he specializes in the most innovative techniques available through modern medicine today. Additionally, Dr. Massachi assists patients with identifying healthy practices and behaviors to incorporate into their daily lives that can stave off common illnesses.
Dr. Massachi received his undergraduate degree at the University of California, Los Angeles, and attended medical school at the University of California, San Diego. Upon graduating, Dr. Massachi completed his internship and residency at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles. He is credentialed with a California State Medical License and certified with the American Board of Internal Medicine. After graduating in 2010 from his residency program, Dr. Massachi joined the prestigious physicians group at Century City Primary Care, and recently opened a new state of the art office in Beverly Hills.
Additionally, Dr. Massachi remains affiliated with Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, performing a variety of procedures and overseeing inpatient care. Dr. Massachi's unique personal approach extends absolute courtesy, empathy, discretion, and respect to each of his patients, ensuring you receive foremost care and treatment in a comfortable and stress-free environment.
To schedule an appointment please call 310-553-3013 or visit www.sasanmassachi.com/ and click on the ‘Request Appointment’ button.
Nickolas Tomasic, MD, is a compassionate board-certified urologist at Adonis Mens Sexual Health Center Offices in Westchester - Los Angeles, Redondo Beach, San Pedro, and Culver City, California. He enjoys working in the field of urology because it allows him to combine medical and surgical care in treating his patients.
When they arrive for treatment, he sits down with them and listens to each of their symptoms and concerns to develop a conservative yet effective treatment plan.
Dr. Tomasic, who is certified by the American Board of Urology, earned his medical degree from the University of California, Los Angeles. Following the completion of his degree, he finished his residency training in urology and general surgery at the University of Southern California in Los Angeles. Dr. Tomasic values education as the foundation of his practice and shares much of what he learned during his time at the university level with his patients today.
To keep current on new and evolving information in his field, Dr. Tomasic is a member of numerous professional organizations. Currently, he holds memberships with the American Urological Association, the American Medical Association, the California Urological Society, the California Medical Association, and the Los Angeles County Medical Society.
When he isn’t at one of the Adonis Mens Sexual Health Center offices removing kidney stones, treating bladder pain, or performing robotic surgeries, Dr. Tomasic instructs future urologists as a member of the faculty at the University of Southern California Institute of Urology. In his free time, he enjoys staying in shape with running, golf, and ocean sports.
Joanna Ayala, MD, is a board-certified physician with over a decade of experience in family medicine. She proudly leads the team at Murrieta Primary Care Clinic in Murrieta, California.
Dr. Ayala earned her medical degree from the University of Guadalajara School of Medicine in Jalisco’s capital city of Guadalajara in Mexico. She served the community of Guadalajara for four years before completing a three-year residency in family medicine at the University of Texas Health Science Center in Houston.
After completing her residency in 2011, Dr. Ayala gained experience practicing in Texas and New Mexico. She moved to Southern California in 2017 and established Murrieta Primary Care Clinic.
Dr. Ayala is proud to offer comprehensive health care services to adults and children over the age of 5. The team takes an open, personalized approach to wellness. Dr. Ayala specializes in primary care and managing chronic conditions, while also offering skin treatments and the latest cosmetic services.
To better serve the Murrieta, California, community, Dr. Ayala is fluent in Spanish and English. She is affiliated with Temecula Valley Hospital in California and prioritizes patient comfort at every stage of the health care journey.
Schedule a consultation online or on the phone to meet Dr. Ayala and the team at Murrieta Primary Care Clinic.
Beverly Hills Vein Institute in Beverly Hills and Westlake Village, California, is a private medical practice that provides state-of-the-art treatments to reduce the appearance of varicose veins and improve the vascular health of patients in the Greater Los Angeles area. Led by Ivan Brooks, MD, a board-certified anesthesiologist and interventional pain management expert, Beverly Hills Vein Institute offers minimally invasive and relatively pain-free vein treatments.
Always preferring to avoid the traditional surgical option, Dr. Brooks specializes in endovenous laser therapy, sclerotherapy, Varithena®, and microphlebectomy to treat veins on the legs, hands, face, and chest.
Dr. Brooks earned his Doctor of Medicine at the Chicago Medical School at Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science in North Chicago, Illinois. He served his residency at the US Department of Veterans Affairs.
With over 20 years of experience in needle placement and surgery, Dr. Brooks has finely tuned skills that allow him to treat venous insufficiency, varicose veins, and spider veins with endovenous catheterization procedures.
While varicose veins are unsightly, they can also cause other uncomfortable symptoms and warn of vascular health issues. At Beverly Hills Vein Institute, Dr. Brooks helps patients improve their health, restore the appearance of their skin, and relieve aching, sore, legs.
Dr. Brooks accepts most insurance plans and welcomes new patients. Appointments are available by calling the practice or booking online.
Arash Nikamal, DO, (aka “Dr. Nik”) is a family medicine physician at CHAP Med, located in Sherman Oaks, California. He joined the practice in New York. He has years of experience in hospital medicine and urgent care medicine. Having lived in Chicago, New York, and Los Angeles, he prides himself in serving patients in the largest metropolitan communities in the country.
Earning his Bachelor of Science in biology from Loyola University Chicago, he then went on to medical school at Touro College of Osteopathic Medicine, New York. Dr. Nik moved on to an internship and residency at Presbyterian Intercommunity Hospital, where he met Dr. Soufer. Dr. Nik joined Dr. Soufer as Chief Resident during their training together.
After residency, Dr. Nik spent two years working at Long Beach Memorial Hospital as a hospitalist. Serving the surrounding community allowed him to hone his skills in treating highly acute patients in a level 2 trauma hospital. Dr. Nik now joins Dr. Soufer in their practice in Sherman Oaks.
Dr. Nik prides himself on being thorough yet focused in his medical care. He focuses on heart health, cholesterol management, diet and exercise planning, and diabetes management. Dr. Nik embraces new trends in medicine, such as the implementation of the Mediterranean and ketogenic diets, to patients. He looks forward to continuing to serve the Sherman Oaks and surrounding areas of the San Fernando Valley and its patients with his robust and evolving medical expertise.
Behzad Souferzade, DO, (aka Dr. Soufer) is a leading family medicine doctor at CHAP Med in Sherman Oaks, California. He brings a unique, holistic individualized, patient-partner approach to care.
Praised for his expert skill and compassionate bedside manner, Dr. Soufer offers comprehensive treatment, management, and preventative care for a wide variety of conditions and diseases, including depression, high cholesterol, high blood pressure, urgent care needs, asthma, and diabetes. He also performs routine screenings, such as pap smears and STD testing.
Dr. Soufer earned a Bachelor of Science in biochemistry at UCLA, followed by a medical degree in osteopathic medicine at Touro University College of Osteopathic Medicine (TUCOM). He went on to complete a one-year internship at North Shore-LIJ Health System (now called Northwell Health) and a residency in family medicine at Presbyterian Intercommunity Hospital. Due to his exceptional patient care and medical knowledge, Dr. Soufer was appointed Chief Resident and taught both medical students and newly graduated physicians.
Upon completion of his medical training, Dr. Soufer joined the highly-respected, 25-year-old practice of one of his mentors. In addition to treating patients, Dr. Soufer continues to educate medical students as a clinical assistant professor of medicine at Western University College of Osteopathic Medicine in Pomona, California.
As a primary care physician, he has extensive experience in preventive medicine, chronic disease management, urgent care, and care for critically-ill, hospitalized patients. His osteopathic training and vast clinical work has shaped Dr. Soufer’s unique approach for providing individualized, holistic care that considers all aspects of a patient’s well-being: mind, body and spirit. Dr. Soufer takes great pride in the health of his patients and sees himself as a true partner in their wellness.
At his family practice, Dr. Soufer welcomes the opportunity to care for new patients in the Greater Los Angeles area. The office is located in Sherman Oaks, CA, and accepts most major medical insurance plans.
Jemmilyn Aquino Stearns is a Board Certified Physician Assistant practicing in Internal Medicine - Primary Care. Her professional experience is broad and includes Hematology/Oncology, Emergency Medicine, and Urgent care. She earned her Master's degree in Physician Assistant Studies at Rush University Medical Center in Chicago, IL and a Bachelor's of Science in Biology and Psychology. As a Physician Assistant, she works in partnership with the physicians at CHAP Med in Sherman Oaks, CA, and she is licensed to fully diagnose and treat a wide variety of acute and chronic illnesses/conditions as well as prescribe medications.
Jemmilyn has over 9 years of experience in treating patients of all ages. Jemmilyn takes great pride in educating her patients about preventative health so that they can live full healthy lives.
Sirisat Khalsa, MD, is a double board-certified physician with a family medicine background. She has specialized in addiction medicine for over a decade. Dr. Khalsa knows that addiction does not define an individual, and her passion for exceptional care can help you minimize cravings in a welcoming, nurturing environment.
Dr. Khalsa obtained a bachelor’s degree from the University of Southern California College of Medicine in Los Angeles, California. The school awarded her a dean’s scholarship and a Howard Hughes grant for her hard work. After her undergraduate work, Dr. Khalsa was a resident in family practice at Harbor-UCLA Medical Center in Torrance, California.
After spending 10 years in Family Practice, Dr. Khalsa began working in the field of Addiction. She has cared for patients at every level of treatment, from Detox, Residential, IOP, and PHP, and in the outpatient setting.
Throughout her career, Dr. Khalsa has consistently demonstrated a commitment to staying at the forefront of addiction medicine, constantly evolving her techniques and methods to align with the latest research and scientific advancements in the field. Her extensive experience, coupled with her compassionate and empathetic nature, allows her to provide comprehensive care to those battling addiction, addressing not only the physical aspects but also the underlying psychological and emotional factors.
Today, Dr. Khalsa brings two decades of experience to her patients at Clarity Medical Group in the Sherman Oaks area of Los Angeles. Here, she offers services for those experiencing use disorders, including but not limited to alcohol, marijuana, and opiates. The clinic offers the latest in trusted medicine, including Vivitrol®, Sublocade®, and Suboxone®.
Dr. Khalsa knows well the nuanced ways to use these medications, which help reduce cravings and help people regain control over their lives.
First Valley Medical Group is excited to introduce Julia Granese, FNP to our team of providers. Julia is an AANP certified Family Nurse Practitioner, fluent in English and Spanish who was awarded an ADN scholarship from the National Association of Hispanic Nurses. She received her associate degree in nursing from Antelope Valley College and both her bachelor’s and master’s degree from California State University, Bakersfield.
Julia’s scope of practice is focused on Family Practice, Acute and Chronic Care and her medical background includes over 20 years of experience in various fields of nursing including acute care facilities, assisting in cardiology, the emergency department, respiratory care, senior care facilities, medical surgical, stroke and telemetry units.
Julia’s life-long passion and desire has been to help in the community, providing compassionate care to patients while simultaneously educating her patients on maintaining a healthy lifestyle. She brings with her a wealth of experience and quality evidence-based care and considers it a privilege to be able to channel her passion for nursing through her work as a Family Nurse Practitioner as well as serving in the community and church, helping those who are less fortunate.
Pouya Shafipour, MD, in Santa Monica, California, is a board-certified family medicine specialist with subspecialty training in a field of medicine known as bariatric or obesity medicine. He uses safe and effective medications in conjunction with dietary, nutritional, behavioral, and exercise counseling to manage obesity and medical conditions related to excessive weight gain or loss.
After finishing his residency, Dr. Shafipour pursued his passion in obesity treatment. Through extensive training by the American Society of Bariatric Physicians and the prestigious Harvard Blackburn Obesity Course, Dr. Shafipour has developed a program that focuses on healthy weight loss and a well-organized maintenance program. His program results in weight loss and maintenance of a healthy weight through a multi-level, personalized approach to dietary and lifestyle transformation.
Dr. Shafipour received his bachelor’s degree in molecular and cell biology from UC Berkeley, then continued his graduate studies and received a master’s degree in physiology and biophysics from Georgetown University. He later attended Loma Linda University School of Medicine, where he received his MD in 2003. He completed his internship in general surgery at UC Irvine and residency in family medicine at UCLA and became board certified in family medicine in 2008.
During a peak performance health and lifestyle coaching conference in 2004, Dr. Shafipour discovered an interest in lifestyle transformation. Following the conference, he personally took some radical measures and transformed his way of eating and implemented daily exercise into his life.
The impact of this transformation encouraged him to further pursue incorporating the idea of a sustainable, healthy lifestyle into his practice of medicine. Dr. Shafipour continued his training in bariatric medicine by taking courses offered through the American Society of Bariatric Physicians.
MyWellnessMD, led by board-certified Internal Medicine physician Schehrezade Khan, MD, is dedicated to delivering exceptional care for adults in Los Angeles, California.
With an integrative and comprehensive approach to medicine, Dr. Khan creates a shared note that grants patients access to her consultation notes, allowing each person’s health plan to be a collaborative effort. A key aspect of Dr. Khan's mission is to educate and empower patients in their healthcare journey.
Dr. Khan’s educational path includes receiving her Doctor of Medicine from Shifa College of Medicine in Islamabad, Pakistan. She then completed her internal medicine residency at New York-Presbyterian Brooklyn Methodist Hospital in the United States.
Her diverse background includes concierge medicine, health care consulting, and teaching at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA). She also has current hospital affiliations with Eisenhower Health in Rancho Mirage, California, and Providence Saint John’s Health Center in Santa Monica, California.
Dr. Khan combines her medical expertise with a holistic understanding of whole-body wellness, providing comprehensive and personalized treatment. She goes out of her way to ensure that all patients feel seen and heard, fostering partnerships and proactive steps toward a future of wellness.
All appointments at MyWellnessMD are conducted virtually through telemedicine, providing convenient access to Dr. Khan’s medical expertise from the comfort of home or any location.
To learn more about the superior services offered at MyWellnessMD, contact the practice today by phone or online to schedule a telemedicine consultation.
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