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The Ghaly Center is the place for men and women living in Torrance, California, to experience healthcare solutions that let them live better — and longer. Under the leadership of Fouad Ghaly, MD, the center provides top-notch services in regenerative medicine.

Dr. Ghaly is one of the most influential physicians working in regenerative medicine therapies. He has participated in numerous regenerative medicine conferences all over the world. He has also collaborated with a distinguished, international group of leading physicians, researchers, and scientists on various projects. These projects include presentations on regenerative medicine, platelet-rich plasma therapy, bioidentical hormone replacement therapy, tissue-specific stem cell research and enhanced external counterpulsation.

Dr. Ghaly created the Ghaly Center for Regenerative Medicine in 1995 to focus his attention on this relatively new field. He incorporates innovative scientific research, alternative therapies, state-of-the-art technology, and conventional medicine to create customized treatment plans. He’s passionate about educating and guiding each patient.

At Volterra Dental Comprehensive and Aesthetic Dentistry, experienced dentist Richard Blackburn, DMD, and the team provide complete oral health care to people of all ages living in and around Los Alamitos, California, and throughout Orange County.

The team at Volterra Dental Comprehensive and Aesthetic Dentistry takes a thorough and patient-centric approach to oral health care. Instead of simply trying to mask uncomfortable symptoms, the providers work to identify the underlying problem and develop treatments that provide lasting outcomes.

At Volterra Dental Comprehensive and Aesthetic Dentistry, the team is committed to providing a comfortable, welcoming, and relaxing experience. To help relieve dental anxiety, they offer a variety of creature comforts, including blankets, neck pillows, headphones, and back massagers. There’s even a beverage bar onsite.

Individuals and families can access various services, including cosmetic dentistry, emergency dentistry, and sedation dentistry. The team also offers more specialized care, including dental implants, root canal therapy, and temporomandibular joint (TMJ) therapy.

Volterra Dental Comprehensive and Aesthetic Dentistry feature a variety of cutting-edge technologies onsite, including digital X-rays, VELscope® oral cancer screening, and laser dentistry with the BIOLASE® dental laser.

To partner with the Volterra Dental Comprehensive and Aesthetic Dentistry team, make an appointment by calling the office or booking online today. 

Dr. Richards earned his undergraduate degree from UC Berkeley and his medical degree from UCLA. Extending his training, he had the honor of a summer internship with Travis Windsor, M.D. who was a pioneer in electrocardiography (EKG technology). He then completed a 3 year residency in Internal medicine in the UCLA/VA program. His emphasis in preventive medicine and health promotion is in keeping with our practice philosophy.

Dr. Banafshe earned his undergraduate degree from UCLA and he then completed his internship and residency in Internal Medicine at Los Angeles County/USC Medical Center. Dr. Banafshe is sought after for his warm manner, capacity to listen and ability to clearly discuss medical issues so that he and his patient can effectively participate as a team in making decisions about care.

Dr. Alija Ali offers a full range of rejuvenating services at Alija Aesthetics, Weight Loss & Anti-Aging in Whittier, California. Whether Dr. Ali’s patients want to diminish wrinkles, lose weight, begin hormone replacement therapy, consider a Vampire procedure, or regain sexual vitality, they can count on his expertise to guide their decisions and rely on his reputation for performing procedures that exceed expectations.

Dr. Ali received his Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree from Des Moines University College of Osteopathic Medicine. He completed his internship at USC and residency at UCLA and the Kaiser Foundation. He’s a member of the American Osteopathic Association and currently an internist affiliated with Whittier Hospital Medical Center, in Whittier, California.

For more than 20 years, his practice has been dedicated to treating the whole person and promoting wellness and self-confidence. By combining medical training as an internist, with specialization in weight loss and anti-aging, Dr. Ali hopes to help each patient achieve their desired appearance, maintain a healthy body, and to realize their dream of a long vibrant life.

Dr. Daniel Brelian is a gastroenterologist at Downtown Gastro Medical Group in Los Angeles. He is board-certified in Internal Medicine and Gastroenterology, and is passionate about helping patients recover from a wide range of digestive ailments and conditions.

Dr. Brelian received his bachelor’s degree in Molecular and Cell Biology from the University of California, Berkeley and went on to earn his Doctor of Medicine at Drexel University College of Medicine in Philadelphia.

He has worked in some of the most innovative and prestigious medical centers in the nation, including Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Georgetown University Hospital, and New York University. Before opening his private practice, he was a physician at the Pacific Alliance Medical Group.

Dr. Brelian’s work has appeared in numerous medical journals, including Gastroenterology and Gastrointestinal Endoscopy. Committed to the latest research and training, he is also a member of many professional organizations, including the American College of Gastroenterology (ACG) and the American Gastroenterological Association (AGA).

At Downtown Gastro Medical Group, Dr. Brelian helps patients recover from conditions like irritable bowel syndrome, food allergies, acid reflux disease, Crohn's disease, and more. With a commitment to the most excellent quality of patient care, his patients feel supported and empowered to live their healthiest lives.

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.

Dr. Neil Katchman is a board-certified physician specializing in Internal Medicine and Emergency Medicine. He earned his Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree from the University of Health Sciences in Des Moines, Iowa, after completing his Bachelor of Arts at Miami University of Ohio. Dr. Katchman has extensive experience in both hospital and clinical settings, including affiliations with Community and Kindred Hospitals across the Los Angeles area. With over four decades of medical practice, he is committed to providing comprehensive care, drawing on his background in internal medicine, emergency medicine, and clinical research.

Dr. Adam Karns is a physician serving patients in the Los Angeles, CA area. Dr. Karns feels strongly that each and every patient deserves the highest standard of medical care. Through his solo medical practice, he strives to provide exactly that to each patient every day. Dr. Karns offers services including hypertension treatment, diabetes treatment, ear infection treatment, heart disease treatment, mental health treatment, common cold treatment, obesity management, and much more through physical exams.

Dr. Karns attended University of California Los Angeles, where he earned his Bachelors of Arts in History. he then went on to earn his Masters Degree in Physiological Studies and Doctorate of Medicine from Chicago Medical School. With more than 18 years of experience as a board certified Internal Medicine physician, Dr. Karns has the knowledge and experience to provide patients with the very best in care. Call anytime to arrange an appointment with Dr. Karns.

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.

Dan Naim, MD, is a pulmonary, critical care, and sleep medicine specialist at The Beverly Hills Lung and Sleep Institute in Beverly Hills, California.

Dr. Naim graduated from Drexel University College of Medicine in Philadelphia in 2004.  He then completed his residency at the UCLA-VA combined Internal Medicine residency program. He subsequently completed a fellowship in Sleep Medicine at the same institution. He continued his medical training by completing a fellowship in Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles. 

He is quadruple board-certified through the American Board of Internal Medicine in the fields of Internal Medicine, Sleep Medicine, Pulmonary Medicine, and Critical Care Medicine.  He is a member of the American Academy of Sleep Medicine and the American College of Chest Physicians. He expertly manages a wide range of conditions related to pulmonary disease and sleep disorders in addition to taking care of critically ill patients in the hospital.  His clinical areas of interest include obstructive lung disease, lung cancer diagnosis, chronic cough, interstitial lung disease, obstructive sleep apnea, and narcolepsy.  During his consultations, Dr. Naim fully explains patients’ conditions and helps them choose an appropriate treatment plan. 

To better serve his patients, Dr. Naim is trilingual in English, Spanish, and Farsi.

Dr. Sepideh Zahedy-Kapusta of Women & Family Clinic in La Habra, California, has a passion for aesthetics, educating patients, and giving every individual the highest standard of care. Dr. Zahedy specializes in family medicine, obstetrics and gynecology, and med spa treatments for patients of all ages wanting to look and feel their best from the inside out. She combines her medical knowledge with an artistic eye for cosmetic precision to offer patients an array of first-rate health care and in-office med spa procedures.

Dr. Zahedy began her medical career in Germany where she graduated from Justus-Liebig University Giessen medical school. From there she continued her specialty studies in a three-year OB/GYN program at Heppenheim, Germany. Upon completion, Dr. Zahedy moved to Pennsylvania for an internship at Geisinger Health System, and she completed her residency program at Danbury Hospital in Connecticut.

In private practice for over 20 years, Dr. Zahedy treats women of all ages at her La Habra office, and educates patients regarding many aspects of gynecology and obstetrics. She offers a wide range of gynecological testing and in-office procedures with both a medical and holistic approach.

Dr. Zahedy specializes in normal and high-risk pregnancies and individualized birth experiences. She believes that having a child is one of the most important and exciting moments in a woman’s life and that each pregnancy and birth is as unique as the individual mother and baby.

Dr. Zahedy is board certified in obstetrics and gynecology, with credentials in aesthetics, and pursues additional education and training for a variety of cosmetic procedures. She is a member of the Association of American Physicians and is fluent in English, German, Spanish, and Farsi.

As a physician, my passion is to educate and empower my patients with truth and inspiration. To me, wellness is not the absence of disease, but rather a life of happiness, health and vitality. My medical wisdom is rooted in integrative treatments and a command of Western and Eastern medicines. My interdisciplinary background provides a variety of tools that help patients achieve success. Rather than focusing on symptoms, I address the whole person using a multi-faceted lens and treat them through orchestrating bio-identical hormones, IV nutrition therapy, heavy metal detoxification, and vitamin shots. I welcome the challenge of complex medical issues spanning from low energy, poor sleep, brain fog, weight issues, and hormonal and immunological imbalances.

Dr. Jeff Toll is passionate about developing strong patient-physician relationships and is committed to helping his patients improve their overall health and well-being. At his Los Angeles-based private practice, he focuses on delivering integrated preventive care. His holistic approach focuses on providing highly personalized care that caters to each patient’s whole health — mind, body, and soul.

Dr. Toll completed his bachelor’s degree at the University of Southern California. He went on to earn his medical doctorate at Thomas Jefferson University in Philadelphia and completed his Internal Medicine Residency at Cedars-Sinai in Los Angeles.   

Dr. Toll understands his patients are busy and has structured his Los Angeles-based practice to accommodate their schedules and needs. In addition to his concierge program,  Dr Toll is now in network with medicare.  He also provides executive physicals, specialized preventative testing, as well as being available on a limited basis for house calls and telemedicine services. Patients benefit from functional medicine aimed at improving and balancing their hormones and body function, including IV therapies and customized weight loss programs.

Outside of his practice, Dr. Toll is Volunteer Faculty at Cedars-Sinai Internal Medicine Residency, teaching interns, residents, and UCLA medical students. He also has done medical research and has published in the areas of medical genetics, cancer, and addiction.

Dr. Marc D. Makhani, the founder of LA Digestive Health and Wellness, located at the Cedars-Sinai Medical Towers in Beverly Hills, California, is one of the best Gastroenterologists in the Los Angeles area. Dr. Makhani's patients benefit from his expertise in delivering a variety of procedures including endoscopy, colonoscopy, video capsule endoscopy, radiofrequency ablation, and testing for acid reflux and motility disorders. Patients can seek diagnoses and treatment for conditions ranging from hemorrhoids to Barrett’s Esophagus and colon cancer.

Dr. Makhani pursued his bachelor’s degree at UCLA with a major in psychobiology. He also volunteered at the Santa Monica UCLA Hospital as an undergraduate. He then went on to obtain his medical degree as a doctor of medicine (MD) at the University of Vermont College of Medicine. He subsequently obtained a board certification in internal medicine after completing his residency at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center. Dr. Makhani then continued his medical training by pursuing a specialty in gastroenterology at Temple University Hospital in Pennsylvania before moving back to Los Angeles to begin his practice.

Dr. Makhani of LA Digestive Health and Wellness centers his principles on a passion for promoting overall health and wellbeing. Proper digestion and preventative care are essential to proper nutrition and he is a firm believer in practicing what one preaches. Dr. Makhani’s belief is that health is the result of a multifactorial process including an active lifestyle, digestive health, and proper dietary habits.

As one of the best gastroenterologists in the Los Angeles, CA area, Dr. Makhani has a wide range of clinical and research interests in gastroenterology that include acid reflux, peptic ulcer disease, colon cancer screening and prevention, motility disorders and irritable bowel syndrome (IBS).  We look forward to serving any and all of your digestive health needs.