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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.

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. 

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. 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.

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.

Wasim H. Raja, MD, is proud to be the primary care provider of choice for many families in and around Anaheim, Huntington Beach, Santa Ana, Garden Grove, Irvine, and Newport Beach at his practice in Fountain Valley, California. He has earned a reputation for excellence through his attention to detail and unrushed, customized approach to health care. 

Dr. Raja earned his medical degree at Allama Iqbal Medical College in Lahore, Pakistan, in 1998. He went on to complete a residency through the SUNY Health Science Center in Brooklyn, New York.

After more than two decades of treating patients in clinics, hospitals, emergency rooms, intensive care units, and nursing home, Dr. Raja has an expansive body of experience. He is also skilled in telemedicine services. 

As a board-certified internal medicine specialist, Dr. Raja sought out and completed additional education and training to expand his skill set. He is also a proud member of the American College of Physicians. 

A firm believer in the power of personalized care, Dr. Raja takes the time to get to know his patients and their needs. He builds patient education into every interaction, empowering those in his care to take charge of their own unique health journeys. He also speaks English, Urdu, and Punjabi, and enjoys caring for patients of all backgrounds.  

Dr. Raja embraces a holistic approach to health care, recognizing and honoring the connections between body, mind, community, and spirit. While he delivers care solidly rooted in science, Dr. Raja also understands the value of traditional medicine and supports patients who want to integrate alternative care into their health planning. 

For those in the Fountain Valley, California, as well as surrounding areas, who are searching for outstanding primary care and family medicine specialist, taking the time to come in and meet Dr. Raja and his team is a worthy endeavor. Booking takes just moments online or over the phone.

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.

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 Sharma Bishop MD earned her medical degree and graduated with Honors from St George’s University in Grenada. She completed her Internal medicine residency at Trinitas Regional Medical Center/Seton Hall University/ RWJ Barnabas Health in New Jersey. She specializes and is Board Certified in Internal Medicine. She has many years of experience in primary care outpatient clinics, managed care, urgent care, hospital medicine and telemedicine. She practiced Internal Medicine for years in Riverside County and currently practices in Orange County, California. She held hospital privileges at various hospitals in Riverside County. Dr. Bishop has experience in oversight of administrative responsibilities, academic medicine, risk adjustment and quality care outcomes. She has years of experience as supervising physician and Clinical Assistant Professor of Internal Medicine in Riverside County and Medical Director in Central California. She is currently Medical Director in Orange County CA.

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.

Mahmoud Eslami-Farsani, MD, FACC, FSCAI, is a board-certified cardiologist at Cardiology Specialists of Orange County in Santa Ana, Irvine, and Newport Beach, California. He has special interests in coronary intervention, including angioplasty, stent placement, valvuloplasty, valvular heart disease, and peripheral vascular intervention. 

Dr. Eslami-Farsani earned his medical degree from Hahnemann University in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He then completed his internship and residency at the University of California, Irvine Medical Center in Orange, California, before completing his interventional and cardiology fellowships at the University of Southern California in Los Angeles.

He holds board-certifications in cardiovascular disease, interventional cardiology, and internal medicine. To remain up-to-date on the latest developments in his field, Dr. Eslami-Farsani is a member of the American College of Cardiology, the American Medical Association, and the American College of Physicians. 

Dr. Eslami-Farsani is currently welcoming new patients and looks forward to partnering with them. Schedule an appointment with Dr. Eslami-Farsani by calling the office or booking online today.

Board-certified cardiologist Ethan Yalvac, MD, FACC, FSCAI, RPVI, CBNC, is proud to provide comprehensive care to patients at Cardiology Specialists of Orange County in Santa Ana, Irvine, and Newport Beach, California.

Dr. Yalvac received his Bachelor of Arts in economics and math, graduating cum laude. He earned his Doctor of Medicine from the University of Texas Medical Branch School of Medicine in Galveston. He then completed his internship and residency in internal medicine at Tulane University in New Orleans, Louisiana. Afterward, Dr. Yalvac completed a general cardiology fellowship at the Tulane University Heart and Vascular Institute before completing an interventional cardiology fellowship at the University of California, San Diego. 

He holds certification from the Board of Nuclear Cardiology in advanced cardiac life support and is Level II trained in echocardiography. Dr. Yalvac is a member of the Society for Vascular Ultrasound, and a fellow of the American College of Cardiology and the Society for Cardiovascular Angiography and Interventions.

Dr. Yalvac is affiliated with Hoag Hospital and Hoag Vascular Institute in Newport Beach, Hoag Hospital & Orthopedic Institute in Irvine, St. Joseph Hospital in Orange, and Orange County Medical Center in Santa Ana, California.

Ali Ashtiani, MD is a fellowship-trained, board-eligible interventional cardiologist at Cardiology Specialists of Orange County (CSOC) practicing in Santa Ana, Irvine, and Newport Beach, California. He has special interests in coronary intervention including coronary angioplasty & stent placement, pacemaker implantation, and valvular/structural heart disease.

Dr. Ashtiani received his medical training in our very own Orange County. After earning his medical degree from the University of California, Irvine Medical Center in Orange, California, he went on to complete internal medicine internship and residency followed by cardiology fellowship and advanced fellowship training in interventional cardiology at the same institution.


Dr. Ashtiani is affiliated with Hoag Hospital Heart and Vascular Institute in Newport Beach, Hoag Hospital Irvine, & Hoag Orthopedic Institute, St. Joseph Hospital in Orange, and Orange County Global Medical Center in Santa Ana.

Dr. Ashtiani is currently welcoming new patients and looks forward to providing individualized care with patience and compassion just as he would treat his own family. Schedule an appointment with Dr. Ashtiani by contacting our office today.