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.
Dr. Rachel Frankel Meek is the Medical Director of The California Longevity and Vitality Medical Institute®. She was born in the San Francisco Bay Area. She is a graduate of University of California at San Diego (Muir College, 1981) with a B.S. degree in Biology. Dr. Meek received a Masters Degree in Public Health (M.P.H.) from University of California at Berkeley in 1983. She subsequently graduated from The College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific at Western University of Health Sciences in California in 1987. Dr. Rachel Meek completed her Internship in Family Medicine and then a Residency in Pediatrics at Kaiser Hospital in Oakland, California. From 1991-2004, she was a Partner at Kaiser Permanente Medical Group in Antioch and Walnut Creek, California. Between 2004 and 2008, she has practiced Family Medicine in the Bay Area. In 2009, Dr. Meek completed the full continuing medical education program in Age Management Medicine at Cenegenics Medical Institute in Nevada. She is certified by Cenegenics in Age Management Medicine. Subsequently, Dr. Meek completed a 2-month Preceptorship in Age Management Medicine with Dr. Harvey S. Bartnof at California Longevity and Vitality Medicine Institute® in San Francisco. Dr. Rachel Meek joined the Institute as a Staff Physician in 2009, where she practices Age Management Medicine.
Béla S. Kenessey, MD, is a board-certified family medicine physician in Danville, California since 1992. He is a Diplomate of the American Board of Family Physicians and a Fellow of the American Academy of Family Physicians and holds a medical license in the state of California.
He and his staff have been together for over 20 years, promoting dedication to a family-like environment. Passionate about changing lives, he offers personalized, custom care for each patient. Rather than using prescription meds as a band-aid on symptoms, he prefers to listen to and partner with patients to uncover the root cause of their problems and achieve optimal health.
In addition to pre-med studies, Dr. Kenessey earned his undergraduate degree in economics/business from the University of California (UCLA) and his medical degree from the University of Southern California (USC) School of Medicine, both in Los Angeles.
During medical school at USC in the late 1980s, he had a vision of a “wellness” practice to be proactive rather than reactive in prevention and healthcare. Unfortunately, a specialty residency training in “wellness and preventive medicine” did not yet exist. Hence, he chose a Family Medicine residency to become a Board Certified Family Physician.
He completed post-graduate training including an internship at LA County+USC Medical Center in Los Angeles and the USC/PIH family practice residency program at Presbyterian Inter-Community Hospital in Whittier, California. Selected by his peers as Chief Resident, his final year of training, he was additionally honored with the Resident Teacher Award by the Society of Teachers of Family Medicine.
Dr. Kenessey has presented various medical lectures to both physicians and the public, and at one time, he regularly guest-hosted “Ask the Doctor,” a television program for which he won three prestigious Telly Awards for excellence in cable television. He has held various positions serving his community and fellow physicians, including on a nonprofit community school board, and on San Ramon Regional Medical Center’s Governing Board since 1998.
Interested in physician peer review, Dr. Kenessey was selected as a fellow to the Cooperative of American Physicians Board of Directors in 2007 and later elected to the Board of Directors in 2009, serving over 14,000 California doctors until 2019. He held various positions including Vice-Chairman of Finance, Vice-Chairman of Board of Directors, Practice Management Chairman, and eventually, he served as President and Chairman of the Board from 2013-2018.
Dr. Kenessey recognized sleep, diet, and nutritional supplements all played key roles in healthcare. In 2008, he created the Tri-Valley Sleep Center of Excellence with sixteen physician partners to diagnose and treat sleep disorders, which he still leads. In 2009, seeking safer, more effective options of nutritional supplements (nutraceuticals) superior to products sold in stores or on the internet, he introduced nutraceuticals into his practice. After trying many weight loss options including diet pills and various diets with some success, in 2011, he was introduced to the Ideal Protein Weight Loss program by another physician. As patient No. 1, he was so successful burning fat while preserving lean muscle, he had finally found the solution he had been searching for. In 2012, he launched Ideal Protein Weight Loss with remarkable results.
The most impactful practice addition came when a cardiologist introduced him to hormone optimization for men and women using subcutaneous bioidentical hormone pellets by BioTE. It was life-changing for the first patients (he and his wife) with better sleep, increased energy, and improvement of all the symptoms of aging. His patients would no longer suffer from symptoms of getting older, as he now had a solution. Focusing on disease prevention, improved health, and optimal aging, he added BioTE bioidentical hormone replacement therapy (BHRT) using pellets in 2016.
As a certified physician mentor and trainer through BioTE Medical, the leading provider of natural hormone replacement therapy using subcutaneous pellets, he teaches certified health care providers proper use of bioidentical hormone pellets. He has performed over 5,000 pellet procedures, changing the quality of life for so many men, women, and couples.
To stay on the cutting edge, he recently completed a rigorous four-part, twelve-day, advanced course, “Mastering Protocols for Optimization of Hormone Replacement Therapy,” by the Academy of Preventive and Innovative Medicine and Worldlink Medical.
Requests from patients for additional treatments to help them look and feel better prompted the addition of radiofrequency skin tightening, laser body contouring, botanical skin care, vaginal rejuvenation, ED treatments, and peptides to expand patient’s options to optimize their health and further improve their quality of life.
Patient happiness and improved health through compassion and progressive cutting edge medical options is what fuels his passion to help patients reach their goals, improve relationships, and discover optimal health and well being.
Cheri Geist, PA-C, MPAP, FAAPA, is a board-certified neurosurgical physician assistant who is passionate about providing the highest level of innovative and comprehensive care for a wide range of spinal and cranial disorders. She works synergistically with neurosurgery director, Dr. Andrew Fox, to thoroughly address each patient's symptoms and provide the optimal treatment options at Total Spine Institute. Her background in neuroimaging at UCLA, and cutting edge experience in neuronavigation in Washington provides her with the tools to maximize surgical outcomes, and reduce recovery times. She provides continuity of care throughout the patient's journey, from discussing diagnosis, imaging results, and treatment options in the clinic, to assisting in surgery and managing postoperative care. She provides unparalleled dedication to her patients and their loved ones. She is an active member of the American Association of Neurological Surgeons and American Academy of Physician Assistants.
Her sunny demeanor is rooted in California, where she earned her PA Master's degree from USC Keck School of Medicine and Bachelor’s degree from UCLA. She also completed specialized neurosurgical training at Providence Saint Joseph Medical Center and previously worked at nonprofit Swedish Neurosurgical Institute. She is coauthor of a dozen articles and two book chapters regarding nuclear medicine neuroimaging research in brain cancer, breast cancer, neurological disorders, and endocrine disorders. In her free time, she enjoys rollerblading, aerial arts, and hiking with her dog.
Serving patients in and around Palo Alto, California, believes primary care should be rooted in strong patient-physician relationships and able to cater to the needs of patients to improve their overall health and well-being. She believes that time is precious and preventative health, with highly personalized care, should be at the center of a holistic approach to medicine – attending to the mind, body, and soul. To better serve her patients, Dr. Levatino is affiliated with Stanford Healthcare.
Dr. Levatino is a board-certified family medicine doctor. After obtaining her bachelor's degree from the University of California, San Diego, in biochemistry and cell biology, she left the West Coast to pursue a degree in medicine from Ross University School of Medicine, from which she graduated with honors. Dr. Levatino completed her residency in family medicine at Hackensack University Medical Center Mountainside Hospital in Montclair, New Jersey. Since, she has worked at urgent care and primary care centers as a family medicine physician in New York City.
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James Edwards, MD, is an experienced family practice physician who also has expertise in providing aesthetic and laser therapies at Laser Advantage of East County in Antioch, California. He offers a diverse number of treatments that help you look and feel your best.
A graduate of Loma Linda University School of Medicine in Loma Linda, California, Dr. Edwards went on to complete his internship at Glendale Adventist Medical Center in Glendale, California.
At Laser Advantage of East County, Dr. Edwards personally oversees all treatments and consults on the men and women who step into the office. He performs all laser vein treatments, brown spot removal, and removal of skin lesions, such as moles, warts, and skin tags. He uses his expert eye and understanding of the facial structure to provide Botox® injections to naturally smooth your look and reduce the appearance of lines and wrinkles.
Dr. Edwards offers guidance and support to a staff that boasts more than 20 years of experience in providing aesthetic and wellness services. He is currently accepting new patients.
Cogent Family Healthcare in Mountain View, California, offers comprehensive family primary health care services that focus on disease prevention. Board-certified family physician Stephen Sims, MD, and the staff go beyond traditional health screenings to reduce risk factors for disease and chronic health conditions. They use the most advanced diagnostic technologies to assess patient health and offer a variety of treatments for existing health conditions.
Dr. Sims strives to educate patients with better insights into their health and which actions are useful and which ones are not. Cogent thinking is intended to mean providing you with a clearer understanding of your health, to inspire actions to improve it.
Patients who have health conditions like thyroid disease, diabetes, and chronic migraines benefit from the customized treatment plans designed by the Cogent Family Healthcare medical team and the personalized approach to disease management. Comprehensive care is also available for acute illnesses, like colds, flu, and infections.
If you’re looking for a caring family physician and want to learn more about the benefits of advanced health screenings, schedule a consultation at Cogent Family Healthcare today by phone or by using the online booking feature.
Neesheet Parikh, DO, provides the highest level of wellness for his patients, focusing on health promotion and disease prevention at ParikhHealth in Sunnyvale, California.
Dr. Parikh received his Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine from A.T. Still University in Kirksville, Missouri. He went on to complete his residency in family medicine at Downey Regional Medical Center in California, followed by a fellowship in sports medicine at San Diego Sports Medicine & Family Health Center in California.
He’s a well-regarded physician, providing hands-on diagnoses and treatments for injuries and pain through osteopathic manipulative medicine.
Passionate about education, he teaches at the Yale School of Medicine in New Haven, Connecticut, and at the School of Nursing & Health Studies at Georgetown University in Washington, DC. He also serves on the California Interscholastic Federation Sports Medicine Committee.
Sought after for his superior knowledge in sports medicine, Dr. Parikh works with some of the most renowned athletes in the world who participate in the Olympics, NFL, NBA, NCAA, and X-Games. He currently serves as the team physician for the USA Senior Men's Water Polo Team.
With his experience in the fast-paced, demanding world of sports, Dr. Parikh applies his skilled mindset and experience to treat executives in Silicon Valley.
In Dr. Parikh’s free time, he enjoys spending time with his wife and four children. He also likes to cook, try new restaurants, and travel.
Daisy Manuel-Arguelles, DO, is a family medicine specialist with a passion for improving health outcomes for patients of all ages. Through her private practice in Sonoma, California, Dr. Manuel-Arguelles is honored to play a role in helping families make the most of each and every day.
Dr. Manuel-Arguelles views education as a means of enhancing her own life while also enabling her to assist others. She completed her medical education at New York College of Osteopathic Medicine. Since that time, Dr. Manuel-Arguelles has pursued numerous opportunities to expand her skills and knowledge through continuing education and training events.
As a family medicine specialist, Dr. Manuel-Arguelles is trained to provide a wide range of medical services to patients of all ages. She brings more than two decades of experience to that role.
Dr. Manuel-Arguelles takes the time to build a trusting relationship with you and your family, and guides your care with an understanding of your family’s unique strengths and challenges. That approach helps deliver far better health outcomes than simply coming in only when there’s an illness or injury.
Dr. Manuel-Arguelles has also recruited an excellent support team. You’ll feel welcomed and supported during each interaction, whether it’s with nursing staff or administrative professionals.
Dr. Manuel-Arguelles believes that making time for routine wellness checks and preventive care is a critical part of keeping you and your loved ones happy and healthy. It’s also a great way to teach kids to prioritize their own health, and to view their doctor as a partner in helping them thrive. Those are lessons that can last a lifetime, and be handed down to future generations.
If you’re searching for a new family doctor, schedule an appointment to come in and sit down with Dr. Manuel-Arguelles to discuss your health needs and goals. Dr. Manuel-Arguelles is currently accepting new patients, and would love to welcome you as a new member of her practice family.
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