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. Barry Buffman has been practicing since 1980 in internal medicine with a specialty in urology. He graduated from the Rush Medical College in Chicago, IL and practices with a focus on a multitude of urological issues, such as sexual dysfunction, bladder, and prostate conditions. In addition, Dr. Buffman is involved with medical research for various urological conditions. In his spare time Dr. Buffman has a passion for teleplay/screenplay, musical composition, guitar, and piano.
Kanagaratnam Sivalingam, MD, FACP, is a skilled internist at First Valley Medical Group in Lancaster, California. He has more than 40 years of experience in treating numerous acute and chronic conditions. Dr. Sivalingam spends time with patients and listens to their concerns, giving them a voice in their treatment.
Dr. Sivalingam earned his medical degree from the University of Ceylon Medical School in Peradeniya, Sri Lanka. He completed his internal medicine training at the Hospital for Joint Diseases in New York City and his residency at Vembadi Polyclinic in Ceylon, Sri Lanka.
He maintains his advanced credentials with continuing education. Dr. Sivalingam is board certified in internal medicine and licensed in the state of California. He’s a fellow of the American College of Physicians and a member of the American Medical Association, American Society of Echocardiography, American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine, and numerous other professional organizations.
At First Valley Medical Group, Dr. Sivalingam provides premium care for patients with a variety of chronic diseases using a compassionate bedside manner. He uses the most innovative technology and procedures to provide expert treatments.
Dr. Sivalingam evaluates each patient as a whole person and offers conservative treatments whenever possible. He and his team warmly welcome patients to First Valley Medical Group and look forward to serving them.
Dr Khosla is a Board Certified Physician, he is also Board Certified by the American Board of Regenerative Medicine. He is fellowship trained in interventional pain management, functional & regenerative medicine. He provides an array of pain treatments such as platelet-rich plasma (PRP) regenerative therapies along with prolotherapy, epidurals, peripheral nerve blocks, joint injections, spinal cord stimulators, vertiflex interspinous spacer implants, percutaneous laser disc discectomy (LASE), and more. He serves both Northern and Southern California locations.
Dr. De Silva is board certified in Internal Medicine and Bariatric Medicine and extensively trained and certified in Aesthetic Medicine and Federal Aviation Medicine. She attended Colombo Medical School in Sri Lanka, her country of origin, earning a degree in Medicine and Surgery with Honors. She did her residency training in both Internal Medicine and General Surgery at Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons in New York City. Following her residency, she worked in the Emergency Department at Valley Hospital in Ridgewood, New Jersey. In 1995, Dr. De Silva established De Silva Medical Inc., her current private practice for Internal Medicine in the Antelope Valley. She has professional training in the various fields of Aesthetic Medicine taught personally and certified by Dr. Zein Obagi, including The Concepts of Skin Health Care, Arque Derma, and The Artistic Restoration Lift. Dr. De Silva also has extensive training in Medical Weight Loss. Read more here.
Dr. Barry Buffman has been practicing since 1980 in internal medicine with a specialty in urology. He graduated from the Rush Medical College in Chicago, IL and practices with a focus on a multitude of urological issues, such as sexual dysfunction, bladder, and prostate conditions. In addition, Dr. Buffman is involved with medical research for various urological conditions. In his spare time Dr. Buffman has a passion for teleplay/screenplay, musical composition, guitar, and piano.
Kanagaratnam Sivalingam, MD, FACP, is a skilled internist at First Valley Medical Group in Lancaster, California. He has more than 40 years of experience in treating numerous acute and chronic conditions. Dr. Sivalingam spends time with patients and listens to their concerns, giving them a voice in their treatment.
Dr. Sivalingam earned his medical degree from the University of Ceylon Medical School in Peradeniya, Sri Lanka. He completed his internal medicine training at the Hospital for Joint Diseases in New York City and his residency at Vembadi Polyclinic in Ceylon, Sri Lanka.
He maintains his advanced credentials with continuing education. Dr. Sivalingam is board certified in internal medicine and licensed in the state of California. He’s a fellow of the American College of Physicians and a member of the American Medical Association, American Society of Echocardiography, American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine, and numerous other professional organizations.
At First Valley Medical Group, Dr. Sivalingam provides premium care for patients with a variety of chronic diseases using a compassionate bedside manner. He uses the most innovative technology and procedures to provide expert treatments.
Dr. Sivalingam evaluates each patient as a whole person and offers conservative treatments whenever possible. He and his team warmly welcome patients to First Valley Medical Group and look forward to serving them.
Dr. John Farag is a dedicated medical professional with a passion for holistic and integrative medicine. His objective is to utilize his skills and experience to serve humanity, focusing on the well-being of the body, mind, and spirit.
Dr. Farag's extensive professional experience spans from 2000 to 2021. He served as the Regional Senior Medical Officer for the CareMore Medical Group Health Management Organization, covering Southern California, Arizona, and Tennessee. During this time, he gained expertise in various medical areas, including inpatient and outpatient medicine, skilled nursing home medicine, geriatrics, and end-of-life care transitions to hospice.
Before that, from 2004 to 2007, he practiced at Clinica Medica San Miguel, where he specialized in outpatient medicine, internal medicine, and family practice, with a focus on the senior population.
His journey in medicine began as a Medical Officer on Duty at the Veterans Administration in West Orange, New Jersey, from 2003 to 2004.
Dr. Farag completed his Internal Medical Residency at New York Hospital, Queens, New York, between 2000 and 2003.
Throughout his career, Dr. Farag has earned various certifications, including a medical license from the California medical board, DEA recertification (awaiting approval), Internal Medicine Board Certification, and completing the UCSF Physician Leadership Program. He has also successfully passed USMLE Steps 1, 2, and 3, as well as obtained the ECFMG Certification and Emergency Medical Technician certification.
His education includes graduating from the Ross University School of Medicine in the year 2000. He also studied at Loyola Marymount University, West Coast University, Glendale Community College, and La Canada Flintridge High School.
Beyond his professional life, Dr. John Farag possesses a diverse range of personal interests. Born on January 10, 1973, in Long Beach, California, he is fluent in English, Spanish, and Arabic. He enjoys engaging in fitness activities such as soccer, basketball, hiking, swimming, and cycling to maintain a healthy lifestyle.
Moreover, Dr. Farag is actively involved in volunteering at Saint Paul Coptic Orthodox Church in Irvine, where he dedicates his time to helping the youth. His commitment to serving others extends to missionary work, as he engaged in a mission from 2021 to 2023, focusing on supporting the youth of North Africa through the integration of the Coptic Orthodox Church. This reflects his dedication to both medicine and humanitarian causes, demonstrating a well-rounded individual committed to making a positive impact on the world.
Dr. John Farag is a dedicated medical professional with a passion for holistic and integrative medicine. His objective is to utilize his skills and experience to serve humanity, focusing on the well-being of the body, mind, and spirit.
Dr. Farag's extensive professional experience spans from 2000 to 2021. He served as the Regional Senior Medical Officer for the CareMore Medical Group Health Management Organization, covering Southern California, Arizona, and Tennessee. During this time, he gained expertise in various medical areas, including inpatient and outpatient medicine, skilled nursing home medicine, geriatrics, and end-of-life care transitions to hospice.
Before that, from 2004 to 2007, he practiced at Clinica Medica San Miguel, where he specialized in outpatient medicine, internal medicine, and family practice, with a focus on the senior population.
His journey in medicine began as a Medical Officer on Duty at the Veterans Administration in West Orange, New Jersey, from 2003 to 2004.
Dr. Farag completed his Internal Medical Residency at New York Hospital, Queens, New York, between 2000 and 2003.
Throughout his career, Dr. Farag has earned various certifications, including a medical license from the California medical board, DEA recertification (awaiting approval), Internal Medicine Board Certification, and completing the UCSF Physician Leadership Program. He has also successfully passed USMLE Steps 1, 2, and 3, as well as obtained the ECFMG Certification and Emergency Medical Technician certification.
His education includes graduating from the Ross University School of Medicine in the year 2000. He also studied at Loyola Marymount University, West Coast University, Glendale Community College, and La Canada Flintridge High School.
Beyond his professional life, Dr. John Farag possesses a diverse range of personal interests. Born on January 10, 1973, in Long Beach, California, he is fluent in English, Spanish, and Arabic. He enjoys engaging in fitness activities such as soccer, basketball, hiking, swimming, and cycling to maintain a healthy lifestyle.
Moreover, Dr. Farag is actively involved in volunteering at Saint Paul Coptic Orthodox Church in Irvine, where he dedicates his time to helping the youth. His commitment to serving others extends to missionary work, as he engaged in a mission from 2021 to 2023, focusing on supporting the youth of North Africa through the integration of the Coptic Orthodox Church. This reflects his dedication to both medicine and humanitarian causes, demonstrating a well-rounded individual committed to making a positive impact on the world.
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.
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.
“I am deeply grateful for the care I receive from Dr. Shah and his amazing team. Dr. Shah's expertise and attention to detail truly saved my life. From my very first visit, he took the time to thoroughly examine my symptoms, uncovering issues that might have otherwise gone unnoticed. Dr. Shah never rushes through appointments; he is always patient and ensures that I understand everything about my condition and treatment. Thank you Dr. Shah for your dedication and compassion.”
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