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Neda Black, MD, FAAD, is a highly-regarded and well-trained double board-certified dermatologist and fellowship-trained dermatopathologist focusing on medical and cosmetic dermatology. She sees patients at California Dermatology and Mohs Surgery Specialists in Pasadena, California. Having practiced in the Pasadena area for nearly a decade, she is a renowned dermatologist and a beloved member of the community, and she has been selected to Pasadena Magazine’s Top Doctors, Los Angeles Magazine’s Top Doctors, and Best of the Best Top Doctors several years in a row.

After graduating with high honors from the University of California, Berkeley, with degrees in both molecular & cell biology and public health, Dr. Black earned her medical degree from the Keck School of Medicine at the University of Southern California. Here, she was elected valedictorian for achieving the highest academic achievements of her medical school class. She received numerous other accolades and awards, including Highest Distinction, the American Medical Women’s Association Academic Achievement Award, the American Medical Association Clinical Award, and the American Medical Association Research Award. She was also inducted into the prestigious national medical honor society, Alpha Omega Alpha, widely considered the most prestigious award in medical school.

Dr. Black subsequently completed her residency training in dermatology at the University of Southern California, where she was elected to serve as Chief Resident of the program. Here she received extensive and in-depth training in all aspects of medical, surgical, cosmetic, and pediatric dermatology. After residency, she went on to complete a prestigious fellowship in dermatopathology under the direction of Loren Golitz, MD, at the University of Colorado Denver. This extra training has allowed her to develop special expertise in the microscopic diagnosis of skin cancer and skin disease.

Dr. Black has published numerous peer-reviewed articles in journals such as the Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology and JAMA Dermatology. Her research generally focuses on skin cancer prevention and melanoma detection, and it has been frequently cited in the popular press, such as NPR, BBC News, Forbes, Huffington Post, and Medscape. She is a fellow of the American Academy of Dermatology and a fellow of the American Society of Dermatopathology. She is also on the medical staff at Huntington Hospital.

Dr. Black feels privileged to have the opportunity to care for her patients and has become an integral part of the medical community in the greater Pasadena area. As a dermatologist, she loves being able to educate her patients about their skin and help them look and feel their best. In her free time, Dr. Black enjoys an active lifestyle and spending time with her husband and two sons.

Shahinaz Soliman, MD, is the founder and director of Shantique Med Spa in Torrance, California. An award-winning physician with more than 20 years of clinical experience, Dr. Soliman specializes in family medicine and nonsurgical aesthetic procedures.

An accomplished researcher, author, and educator, Dr. Soliman earned her medical degree from Ain Shams University Faculty of Medicine in Cairo, Egypt. After completing a residency in pediatrics, she relocated to the United States and was appointed to the faculty at Palmer College of Chiropractic West in San Jose, California. While there, she was honored as outstanding faculty of the year seven times.

Upon completing her U.S. medical certification examinations, Dr. Soliman served as chief resident during her residency in family medicine at King Drew Medical Center in Los Angeles. She also earned multiple certifications in cosmetic procedures, including BOTOX®, dermal fillers, and laser surgery. 

Dr. Soliman is an innovator who co-founded Sphinx Medical Technologies Inc., a health care technology company, and the creator and co-founder of Sexy Wipes, an all-natural product designed for menopausal women and those suffering from female sexual dysfunction. Her research and writing is featured in many respected publications and she’s presented at numerous professional seminars.

Dr. Soliman founded Soliman Care Family Practice Center in 2003 and Shantique Med Spa in 2004. She is affiliated with Torrance Memorial Medical Center and Providence Little Company of Mary Medical Center in Torrance. 

In her leisure time, Dr. Soliman enjoys painting, writing poetry, running, music, and cooking.

Dr. Afshin Akhavan is one of Los Angeles’ leading physicians specializing in Family Medicine.  He directs two clinics in Downtown Los Angeles that provide outstanding medical services to all men, women and children.

Dr. Akhavan began his pursuit of medicine as an undergraduate at UCLA where he obtained his Bachelor of Science degree.  After receiving two degrees from UCLA, he attended Western University of Health Sciences, where he received his Osteopathic medical degree.  Dr. Akhavan fulfilled his residency in Family Medicine at USC Keck School of Medicine, where he served as a chief resident and continues to contribute as a faculty member ever since.  He is currently on staff at two local hospitals, California Hospital Medical Center where he also served as the chairman of family medicine department and Good Samaritan Hospital. He practices traditional family medicine and knows it to be his passion and his true professional calling. 

He is a servant of God, loving and dedicated husband, father, son, brother, uncle and a loyal friend.  He treats his patients, employees, colleagues and students no differently than his family. 

Dr. Akhavan’s ultimate goal is to bring G-dliness to this world and help every patient achieve his or her maximum health potential.  He focuses on empowering his patient by educating them about their healthcare, and providing them with the tools they need to maximize their health. More importantly, he truly believes in educating the leader of tomorrow’s healthcare in all aspects of medicine and thus influencing the healthcare in a positive manner by the practitioners of medicine. Dr. Akhavan and Casa de Salud lead the way in delivering complete medical treatment and preventative care. 

Yasir Shareef is a physician, a community builder, and social activist.

He graduated from the University of Michigan with Bachelor’s and Master’s Degrees.

He then attended Michigan State University for his medical education. Dr. Shareef currently practices as a neurologist in Arizona.

He is the director of stroke and neurology at Mountain Vista Medical Center in metropolitan Phoenix area.

He is also a mentor and clinical faculty to medical students at Midwestern University.

He has been with CAIR-AZ since 2011 and has helped revamp the organization into the respected civil rights organization that it is today.

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Yasir Shareef is a physician, a community builder, and social activist.

He graduated from the University of Michigan with Bachelor’s and Master’s Degrees.

He then attended Michigan State University for his medical education. Dr. Shareef currently practices as a neurologist in Arizona.

He is the director of stroke and neurology at Mountain Vista Medical Center in metropolitan Phoenix area.

He is also a mentor and clinical faculty to medical students at Midwestern University.

He has been with CAIR-AZ since 2011 and has helped revamp the organization into the respected civil rights organization that it is today.

Dr. Afshin Akhavan is one of Los Angeles’ leading physicians specializing in Family Medicine.  He directs two clinics in Downtown Los Angeles that provide outstanding medical services to all men, women and children.

Dr. Akhavan began his pursuit of medicine as an undergraduate at UCLA where he obtained his Bachelor of Science degree.  After receiving two degrees from UCLA, he attended Western University of Health Sciences, where he received his Osteopathic medical degree.  Dr. Akhavan fulfilled his residency in Family Medicine at USC Keck School of Medicine, where he served as a chief resident and continues to contribute as a faculty member ever since.  He is currently on staff at two local hospitals, California Hospital Medical Center where he also served as the chairman of family medicine department and Good Samaritan Hospital. He practices traditional family medicine and knows it to be his passion and his true professional calling. 

He is a servant of God, loving and dedicated husband, father, son, brother, uncle and a loyal friend.  He treats his patients, employees, colleagues and students no differently than his family. 

Dr. Akhavan’s ultimate goal is to bring G-dliness to this world and help every patient achieve his or her maximum health potential.  He focuses on empowering his patient by educating them about their healthcare, and providing them with the tools they need to maximize their health. More importantly, he truly believes in educating the leader of tomorrow’s healthcare in all aspects of medicine and thus influencing the healthcare in a positive manner by the practitioners of medicine. Dr. Akhavan and Casa de Salud lead the way in delivering complete medical treatment and preventative care. 

Yasir Shareef is a physician, a community builder, and social activist.

He graduated from the University of Michigan with Bachelor’s and Master’s Degrees.

He then attended Michigan State University for his medical education. Dr. Shareef currently practices as a neurologist in Arizona.

He is the director of stroke and neurology at Mountain Vista Medical Center in metropolitan Phoenix area.

He is also a mentor and clinical faculty to medical students at Midwestern University.

He has been with CAIR-AZ since 2011 and has helped revamp the organization into the respected civil rights organization that it is today.

Yasir Shareef is a physician, a community builder, and social activist.

He graduated from the University of Michigan with Bachelor’s and Master’s Degrees.

He then attended Michigan State University for his medical education. Dr. Shareef currently practices as a neurologist in Arizona.

He is the director of stroke and neurology at Mountain Vista Medical Center in metropolitan Phoenix area.

He is also a mentor and clinical faculty to medical students at Midwestern University.

He has been with CAIR-AZ since 2011 and has helped revamp the organization into the respected civil rights organization that it is today.

Eugenie Kim, DDS, is a senior dentist and a clinical director of her four practices located in Hesperia, Apple Valley, Moreno Valley, and Redlands.

With over a decade of experience in the dental field, Dr. Kim matches each patient with the best possible treatment option tailored to their individual needs. Additionally, she strongly believes in the value of patient comfort and therefore strives to make every visit a comfortable and pleasant one.

Graduating with honors from the University of Toronto, Dr. Kim earned a dual Bachelor of Science in psychology and physiology with a minor in linguistics. She then went on to receive her Doctor of Dental Surgery from Loma Linda University School of Dentistry. Dr. Kim immediately found herself above the curve in handling dental cases and patient care, which resulted in the early completion of her clinical requirements, and she graduated at the top of her class.

Dr. Kim taught at Loma Linda Dental School as an assistant professor and her primary focus is on dental implants. She believes in doing God’s work through dentistry and is moved by the incredible relationships she has developed with her patients. Service is her highest value, and she looks forward to the opportunity to serve each of her patients and their families for decades to come.

Steven Kamara is a diligent and compassionate physician specializing in internal medicine. Dr. Kamara speaks English, Spanish, Hebrew, Farsi, and Arabic fluently. He attended the Albert Einstein College of Medicine to receive his medical degree and completed his postdoctoral education at the Cedars Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles.

Dr. Kamara treats patients at his private practice in Los Angeles and also takes care of patients in the hospital at Cedars Sinai Medical Center and Olympia Hospital. He is a Medical Director at nursing facilities and also takes care of patients at the nursing home.

Joseph E. Pierson, MD began his professional career with undergraduate studies at UC Irvine. He attended medical school at UCLA, then went on to complete his residency at Emory University Grady Memorial Hospital with an emphasis upon Pediatrics and Internal Medicine. He is currently a member of the clinical staff at Southern California Hospital. He is also affiliated with California Hospital Medical Center, Silverlake Hospital, Gardena Memorial Hospital, and many more throughout the Los Angeles area. 

Dr. Pierson is the Medical Director and CEO of Allied Health Solutions Medical Group. In this role, he strives to provide Comprehensive Inpatient and Outpatient Care services for adults and children as well as to provide Women’s health and preventive health care within several communities.

Dr. Pierson's main objective is to develop a broader system of health care, improve the health of the general population, improve healthcare outcomes, and increase efficiency within a Medical Home Model. He strives to develop a robust system through strategic partnerships among physicians, specialists, hospitals, and community health centers.

Outside of his passion for his practice, Dr. Pierson enjoys billiards, traveling, bicycling, chess, and competitive sports.

Board-certified internal medicine physician Artin Nazarian, MD, provides high-quality primary care to teens and adults throughout Los Angeles County at his practice in Glendale, California.

Dr. Nazarian brings nearly 20 years of experience to his practice. He studied at St. George’s University School of Medicine in True Blue, Grenada, earning his medical degree. Dr. Nazarian received extensive training in all aspects of internal medicine, from chronic disease management and medical weight loss to acute and primary care.

Dr. Nazarian is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. When he isn’t meeting with patients, he serves as an instructor at Huntington Hospital in Pasadena, California, educating internal medicine residents. He holds privileges at several other hospitals, including Glendale Adventist Medical Center and USC Verdugo Hills Hospital, both in Glendale.

Dr. Nazarian strives to provide a first-class patient experience. Rather than seeing as many clients as possible, Dr. Nazarian sets strict limits, allowing him to listen well and spend ample time with each patient. He never rushes.

Dr. Nazarian’s office is conveniently situated and has ample parking. The practice has a comfortable, spalike environment, and the support staff is friendly and welcoming. The office is paperless, letting patients access their medical records online through a secure portal.

People from all over Los Angeles County visit Dr. Nazarian for men’s health, women’s health, primary care, and more. Instead of promising quick fixes, Dr. Nazarian helps patients take charge of their health through diet, exercise, lifestyle coaching, and education.

Dr. Nazarian speaks English and Armenian fluently. He welcomes anyone seeking a new medical home to Artin Nazarian, MD. Call the office today to schedule an appointment, or book your visit online.

After many years of medical practice, my patients have taught me a great deal about what they desire and expect from their primary care physician. I take great pride in practicing in a comfortable, clean, private, state-of-the-art medical office. We are open-minded, empathetic, focused on preventive care and are willing to combine traditional Western medicine with selected alternative therapies to meet our patients needs.