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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.

At Express Urgent Care, Sukhvir Singh, MD, Jaspreet Singh Nanra, MD, and Amrit Pal Dhillon, PA-C and the team provide full-service health care including internal and familiy medicine to individuals and families in Diamond Bar, California, and Eastern Los Angeles County. 

Express Urgent Care offers prompt, efficient medical care. The team tries to see all patients within half an hour of initial contact to relieve uncomfortable symptoms and ensure a speedy recovery.

The Express Urgent Care team provides various services, including family medicine, women’s health, and pediatric care. But they primarily focus on acute and urgent care. 

People of all ages visit Express Urgent Care to receive treatment for a wide range of health problems, including cold symptoms and chronic disease management. The team also offers preventive medicine, including vaccines, physical exams, and specialist referrals. 

Express Urgent Care is conveniently situated and has plenty of onsite parking. The facilities are state-of-the-art and feature in-office X-rays and other diagnostic imaging technology. The team even offers wound care so patients can receive stitches or undergo minor surgical procedures without visiting the hospital.

The team is fluent in several languages, including English, Spanish, Punjabi, Hindi, and Urdu. This empowers them to serve the practice’s diverse clientele, including immigrants who’ve recently moved to the U.S. 

Express Urgent Care prides itself on providing the best, most comprehensive health care. Rather than see as many patients as possible, the providers limit the number of appointments per day, ensuring everyone has ample one-on-one time with their provider. The team never rushes appointments and takes the time to explain diagnosis and treatment options thoroughly.

Whether you recently moved to the Los Angeles area and need to establish medical care, or it’s simply time to update your vaccinations, Express Urgent Care can help. Call the office today to schedule an appointment, or book your visit online. 

Dr. Shelly Bagai Lapsi, MD, is a board-certified ophthalmologist and Medical Director for Omni Eye Care, with convenient locations in Covina and El Monte, California. With her extensive training, Dr. Lapsi is committed to providing the highest quality of ophthalmic care to her patients, utilizing the most recent medical and surgical advances. Her philosophy is to be actively engaged and dedicated to delivering this mission to her patients.

She attended the University of Washington School of Medicine, nationally recognized for its excellent training programs. Subsequently, she completed her residency at the University of Washington Department of Ophthalmology, a rigorous, top-tier program emphasizing a strong foundation in medical and surgical ophthalmology. At the University of Washington, she trained with many of the world’s most renowned ophthalmologists considered to be pioneers in the field.

Dr. Lapsi’s areas of interest include cataract surgery and glaucoma. Additionally, diabetic screening and macular degeneration care are central to her patient-centric approach. First and foremost, the goal of Omni Eye Care is to assist patients in maintaining excellent vision and eye health.  

When she is not practicing ophthalmology, Dr. Lapsi spends time with her husband and three children. She also enjoys reading, cooking, and photography, as well as traveling with her family. If you’re interested in ophthalmology services in the San Gabriel Valley, Dr. Lapsi is an exceptional eye physician and surgeon. She looks forward to meeting you and helping you achieve optimal eye health.

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.

Dr. Shelly Bagai Lapsi, MD, is a board-certified ophthalmologist and Medical Director for Omni Eye Care, with convenient locations in Covina and El Monte, California. With her extensive training, Dr. Lapsi is committed to providing the highest quality of ophthalmic care to her patients, utilizing the most recent medical and surgical advances. Her philosophy is to be actively engaged and dedicated to delivering this mission to her patients.

She attended the University of Washington School of Medicine, nationally recognized for its excellent training programs. Subsequently, she completed her residency at the University of Washington Department of Ophthalmology, a rigorous, top-tier program emphasizing a strong foundation in medical and surgical ophthalmology. At the University of Washington, she trained with many of the world’s most renowned ophthalmologists considered to be pioneers in the field.

Dr. Lapsi’s areas of interest include cataract surgery and glaucoma. Additionally, diabetic screening and macular degeneration care are central to her patient-centric approach. First and foremost, the goal of Omni Eye Care is to assist patients in maintaining excellent vision and eye health.  

When she is not practicing ophthalmology, Dr. Lapsi spends time with her husband and three children. She also enjoys reading, cooking, and photography, as well as traveling with her family. If you’re interested in ophthalmology services in the San Gabriel Valley, Dr. Lapsi is an exceptional eye physician and surgeon. She looks forward to meeting you and helping you achieve optimal eye health.

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.

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. 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.

The office of Melanchton A. Mangoba, MD, offers comprehensive internal medicine services to the Riverside, California, community. The health care team specializes in diagnosing and treating a variety of acute and chronic diseases in adults. They also focus on preventive health services and annual wellness exams to reduce risk factors for long-term health complications through individually tailored Healthy Plans.

As a board-certified internal medicine physician, Dr. Mangoba provides primary care services to manage hypertension, renal failure, diabetes, and other chronic diseases. He and his team also focus on the specialized needs of geriatric patients. They diagnose and treat conditions like dementia with respect and dignity.

The office of Melanchton A. Mangoba, MD, has the latest diagnostic testing technologies to give patients answers to their health questions as soon as possible. The team takes a patient-focused approach to health care and provides preventive resources to support long-term health and wellness. Dr. Mangoba strives to provide the highest quality of patient care and enjoys building a strong foundation for patient-physician relationships.

If you’re looking for a compassionate internal medicine physician, schedule an evaluation online or by calling Melanchton A. Mangoba, MD, today.

At Advanced Cardiovascular Care, Inc., we believe the best heart health combines par excellence medical expertise, state of the art technology, and most importantly personalized, compassionate care.

For more than two decades, our patients have enjoyed excellent heart and vascular care based on our philosophy of using the latest and most advanced medical knowledge and skill, technology, and genuine concern to help them enjoy life. Don't just live life, love it.

We provide individualized, personal care at its best

When it comes to your heart care, you want a practice that takes the time to get to know you better and make sure that you are completely comfortable with the care you receive. You need a cardiologist who along with his staff would not only provide you with the latest knowledge but also be adept with the most recent technical skills required to take the best care of you as an individual. Our providers are empathetic, compassionate, and dedicated individuals who are also highly trained in all heart and vascular diseases and interventions.

We have always practiced cardiology with one question in our minds … If we were the patient, how would we want to be treated? The answer is that we would want to be treated with personalized, affectionate care, putting our needs first, offering us a healthy heart with a good quality of life. So that is how you can expect to be treated at our office. We love to interact with our patients and provide them with the compassionate and individualized care, specific to their needs, for their most vital aspect of their lives: their heart.

Our Mission

• To provide safe, high quality, personalized, compassionate and cost-effective healthcare services resulting in excellent patient outcomes.

Our Vision

• To be the leader in the community providing par excellence heart and vascular care to our patients utilizing evidence-based medicine and the latest fund of knowledge.

Our Values

• We strive to uphold an exceptional level of personalized service delivered with the utmost compassion and professionalism.
• We thrive towards in an unwavering commitment to improving the treatment and lives of the patients we serve through the highest standards of clinical care.
• We believe in the empowerment of and investment in our employees to perform with absolute integrity, honesty, and reliability.

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.

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.

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. Arazin Minasian is a Los Angeles native who is dedicated to serving his community through a patient-centered approach. After earning a Bachelor of Science in Molecular, Cell and Developmental Biology from UCLA, he obtained his medical education at Keck School of Medicine of USC. He went on to complete an Internal Medicine residency at the LAC+USC Medical Center, where he combined his passion for health care and working with an underserved patient population. Dr. Minasian believes strongly that an open and honest relationship with patients and their families produces the best individualized and evidence-based care.