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Nerissa C. Safie, MD, FACOG is a board-certified obstetrician and gynecologist with a special interest in keeping women healthy and strong through every stage of life, including pregnancy and menopause. She has been in private practice since 2011.

Dr. Safie received her bachelor of science degree in chemistry from California State University in San Bernardino graduated Suma Cam Laude. She earned her MD from Harvard University in Boston, in 2000. She completed her residency training in obstetrics and gynecology at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles.

She’s a Fellow of the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology and a member of the American Medical Association. Dr. Safie has been a natural leader from a young age, having competed in the Model U.N. and become president of the Minority Association of Pre-Health Students while at Cal State.

A lover of dance and music, Dr. Safie choreographed comical dances for her fellow medical students that were highlighted in a second-year med-school showcase. Donates her hair to Locks of love. She received the Patients’ Choice Award from vitals.com in 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, and 2018.  Compassionate Doctor Recognition award from vitals.com in 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, and 2018

She speaks English and Tagalog fluently and also speaks some Spanish.

Joan Hazel Calinisan, MD, FACOG is an award-winning, board-certified OB/GYN who is passionate about helping women achieve and maintain optimal reproductive health at Trinity Women’s Health in Murrieta, California. She has a special interest in minimally invasive gynecologic surgery and a keen interest in the latest reproductive technologies, anti-aging and menopausal health.

A graduate of the Biomedical Sciences Accelerated Program at the University of California at Riverside, where she earned her bachelor of science degree, Dr. Calinisan has an ongoing commitment to excellence in education. She achieved her MD with honors at the University of California at Los Angeles in 1997.

She then went on to postgraduate training in obstetrics and gynecology at Loma Linda University Medical Center in California. She’s received specialized training in pelvic floor repair, and laparoscopic hysterectomy.

Dr. Calinisan belongs to many professional organizations, including the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology, the American College of Gynecologic Laparoscopists, and the American Medical Association. She is currently Clinical Professor in OB/GYN at Western University Medical School in Pomona, California, Touro University in Vallejo, California

and medical student mentor for UCLA. She is also a consultant and proctor at Cooper Surgical, Myriad Genetics and Viacord.  Dr. Calinisan has held leadership positions including Chair of OB/GYN and Chief of Staff at Loma Linda Medical Center, Murrieta, California

She received the Patients’ Choice Award from vitals.com in 2010, 2011 and 2018. In 2010, Dr. Calinisan was named Top OB/GYN Inland Empire by IE Family Magazine. She speaks English, Spanish, and Tagalog.

With more than 10 years of experience, Rodolfo Rey, MD, has the expertise patients need to stay healthy. At Magnolia OB/GYN Clinic, he's proud to offer expert care to women throughout the Inland Empire at locations in Riverside, Perris, Lake Elsinore, and Moreno Valley, California.

Dr. Rey completed his medical degree at the University of California, San Diego, School of Medicine. He performed his obstetrics and gynecology residency at West Penn Hospital in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, a part of the Allegheny Health Network. He also received honors in Obstetrical Ultrasound in 2008. Dr. Rey is board-certified by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology.

At Magnolia OB/GYN Clinic, Dr. Rey offers compassionate, comprehensive health care. He takes the time to get to know his patients and understand their concerns. Dr. Rey works tirelessly to help patients protect their health. He provides clear instructions, detailed answers, and ongoing support. 

Dr. Rey is proud to be a trusted women's health care provider that helps patients resolve their health concerns. Dr. Rey looks forward to providing OB/GYN services to the Inland Empire for years to come.

Janet Vadaparampil, MD, is committed to providing exceptional obstetrics and gynecological services. She has served many communities in California and is proud to bring her skills to the Inland Empire at Magnolia OB/GYN Clinic, working with patients throughout Riverside, Perris, Lake Elsinore, and Moreno Valley, California.

Dr. Vadaparampil, also known as Dr. Vada, completed her medical degree through the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey in Newark, New Jersey. She performed her obstetrics and gynecology residency at SUNY Downstate Medical Center in New York City. 

After moving to California, Dr. Vada worked with patients in underserved communities. She takes pride in caring for diverse groups of patients. Dr. Vada knows that top-quality women's health care can uplift families and communities. She strives to help patients protect their health and plan for healthy pregnancies. 

known for her exceptional bedside manner at Magnolia OB/GYN Clinic, Dr. Vada gets to know each patient and sets them at ease. Dr. Vada also works to help patients receive prompt medical care. She understands that many patients have trouble finding time for doctor visits. As a result, Dr. Vada ensures that her patients receive timely appointments with short wait times. 

A member of the American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, Dr. Vada strives to provide the best possible OB/GYN services to improve patients’ overall well-being.

A native of Kashmir, Dr. Qadri cherished a dream of being a physician and surgeon like her father. As the valedictorian from her high school, she applied to medical school and won a full scholarship to one of the most prestigious medical schools in India, Government Medical College.

Dr. Qadri did her residency at Beaumont Health – Dearborn, one of the leading health care systems in the state of Michigan. She won multiple awards in residency including the SMFM (Society of Maternal-Fetal Medicine) award for excellence in Obstetric care, the SASGOG (Society of Academic Specialists in General Obstetrics and Gynecology) award, best Intern in her class, and multiple
CREOG achievement awards. She was also active in scholarly activities during her residency and led various initiatives for system-wide changes in the hospital. Her work was accepted in leading scientific journals and multiple research forums across the country including ACOG annual district and national meeting.

Dr. Qadri is a certified Da Vinci robotic surgeon in addition to being highly trained in all forms of minimally invasive gynecologic surgery (including vaginal reconstructive surgery) and looks forward to using her skills for the betterment of her patients.

Dr. Qadri is multi-lingual and speaks Kashmiri, Urdu, Hindi, and English. She is proud of her diverse background and looks forward to working for the natives of the Inland empire.

Carla Bush is a Certified Nurse Midwife. She is a Staff Clinician here at Woman to Woman.

Carla completed her B.S. degree in Nursing at Loma Linda University, and worked as a labor and delivery nurse at St Bernardines hospital for 10 years. She obtained her Woman's Health Nurse Practitioner certification at San Jose State University. Carla then received her Midwifery Certification through Charles Drew University, and is ACNM certified. She joined Woman to Woman OB/GYN Inc. in 1998, and has gained a great deal of experience working with a diverse group of women of all stages of life.

Carla has delivered over 1200 babies into the arms of their mothers. It is her utmost privilege to be a part of this sacred time in your life. Carla will use her skills, compassion, and knowledge to support you and provide quality OB/GYN care. In her free time Carla enjoys the beach, yoga, friends, and spending time with family.

Betty Daniels, MD, is a board-certified OB/GYN and co-founder of Woman to Woman Ob/Gyn Medical Group with offices in San Bernardino and Rialto, California. For more than 30 years, Dr. Daniels has been providing women with the excellent medical care they need and deserve by placing herself in her patient’s shoes and treating them as she would want to be treated. 

Before completing her OB/GYN residency at San Bernardino County Medical Center in San Bernardino California, Dr. Daniels earned her Doctor of Medicine at the University of California Davis School of Medicine in Davis, California. She is board-certified by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology and is licensed to practice medicine in the state of California.

Dr. Daniels is deeply committed to delivering the highest quality of patient care. She practices evidence-based medicine and strives to achieve the best possible clinical outcomes for her patients by continuously staying abreast within the field of OB/GYN. Her clinical expertise, along with her warm, humorous, and compassionate personality, has made her much loved by her patients. 

Board-certified OB/GYN Geeta Patel, MD, of Inland Women Care is an experienced physician providing exceptional services to women living in Rancho Cucamonga, California. She speaks Gujarati and Hindi as well as fluent English and welcomes women of all ages and nationalities to her practice.

Dr. Patel holds medical and surgical degrees from Sardar Patel University’s PramukhSwami Medical College in Gujarat, India, graduating in 1995. She furthered her education as a research fellow in nephrology at the Long Island Jewish Medical Center Department of Medicine in New Hyde Park, New York, and continued for her preliminary year as a general surgical resident.

Dr. Patel completed a four-year residency in obstetrics and gynecology at Detroit Medical Center and Hutzel Women’s Hospital, affiliated with Wayne State University in Detroit. She earned her board certification in 2010 by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology.

Dr. Patel has extensive training in advanced gynecological surgery and specialized training in urogynecological treatment and urodynamic testing, as well as having considerable experience in obstetrics. She is committed to women’s health and providing the best care possible. Dr. Patel’s vision is to provide quality gynecological and obstetric care to women from puberty through maternity care, delivery, menopause, and beyond.

As a woman, Dr. Patel understands how important it is for women to have a comfortable, open environment to discuss their personal needs and concerns.

Dr. Obey is an award-winning physician and thought leader in women's health. She has been providing quality women’s health services for 20 years. Dr. Obey is recognized as a leader in her field. She is committed to providing compassionate care to patients. She believes in providing patients with all their options, and partners with patients to help them make the best-informed decision possible. Dr. Obey is a staunch advocate for women’s rights and empowerment. Dr. Obey completed a master’s degree in public health from one of the top public health institutions in the nation, the Milken Institute of Public Health at The George Washington University in Washington, D.C. Dr. Obey's vision is to intersect her vast clinical experience and social activism with the transdisciplinary public health sector. Her office also offers wellness, functional medicine, and aesthetics services. She looks forward to using her knowledge and expertise to provide you with the best care possible.

Dr. Simmi P. Dhaliwal is a board-certified OB/GYN physician at Femcare Medical Associates in Pomona and Ontario, California. As a Fellow of The American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, she's committed to ongoing professional education and provides patients with the highest quality health care.

Dr. Dhaliwal completed her undergraduate studies in biomedical sciences at the University of California, Riverside. She attended medical school at the University of California, Los Angeles School of Medicine from 1992-1996, and she completed her residency at Harbor UCLA Medical Center Department of OB/GYN from 1996-2000.

She was Chairman of the OB/GYN department at Pomona Valley Hospital from 2007-2008, 2009-2010, and 2015-2016. Dr. Dhaliwal has been board-certified by the American Board of OB/GYN since 2003.

Dr. Dhaliwal has lived in the area since she was 15-years-old and attended all local schools. In her spare time, she enjoys reading, bike riding at the beach, shuttling her three kids to soccer, and walking her Labrador puppy.

Catalin Marinescu, MD, FACOG, specializes in pelvic surgery with an emphasis on minimally invasive procedures at OBGYN CARE in Newport Beach and Irvine, California. He performs gynecologic surgeries, such as hysterectomy and reconstructive procedures for prolapse or other pelvic floor defects, as well as procedures to treat urinary incontinence. Dr. Marinescu has affiliations with Hoag Hospital Newport Beach and Hoag Hospital Irvine.

Dr. Marinescu had an unparalleled 10 years of post-graduate residency training. He did a general surgery program at Carol Davila University of Medicine and Pharmacy in Bucharest, Romania and was trained in obstetrics and gynecology at the prestigious Mount Sinai Hospital Medical Center in Chicago, affiliated with Rush University.

Highly trained in obstetrics and gynecology, including infertility, Dr. Marinescu offers advanced prenatal diagnosis for high-risk pregnancies and follows the safest and most effective guidelines for delivery. His results are outstanding in difficult deliveries and minimally invasive surgeries, with over 200 da VinciⓇ robotic surgeries performed. 

Due to his unique worldly experiences on both sides of the Atlantic, Dr. Marinescu understands the impact of different cultures on each woman’s unique personality. He is attentive to each woman’s concerns and respectful of her time. He exercises great compassion and care with his patients, and works in a collaborative effort with other specialists to determine the best course of action for each patient’s specific journey. 

Women of all ages receive comprehensive and compassionate care by an all-female staff at Women 2 Women Medical Center in Irvine, California. Led by G. Lara Bhatnagar, MD, a board-certified OB/GYN, the warm and welcoming staff greets you with a smile from the moment you call or request an appointment online, and they go out of their way to accommodate your needs. Dr. Bhatnagar cares for each patient from the first visit, throughout their pregnancy, delivery of your baby, and beyond. As an OB/GYN for several decades, Dr. Bhatnagar has delivered over 3,000 babies and completed over 1,000 surgeries successfully, receiving several awards recognizing her care and knowledge, including the Top OB/GYN in Irvine Award and the Orange County Circle of Care Award.

Because of their ability to serve the needs of diverse populations, Women 2 Women Medical Center is one of only 21 practices nationwide to receive a competitive grant from the National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA).

Dr. Bhatnagar and her staff specialize in minimally invasive surgeries, including colposcopy, hysterectomy, and hysteroscopy for various gynecological issues. The doctor also provides maternity care, routine annual preventive exams, and care for complex gynecologic issues such as endometriosis, fibroids, or infertility treatment. With an all-female staff, the entire team understands the unique complex challenges women face and work with each patient to navigate the process of diagnosis and treatment. Committed to treating every patient as a whole, the mind and body connection that affects every individual’s wellbeing, Dr. Bhatnagar and her staff make the time to get to know patients as individuals to provide the highest quality care.

To schedule an appointment, call Women 2 Women Medical Center, or use the online booking tool.

Dr. Simmi P. Dhaliwal is a board-certified OB/GYN physician at Femcare Medical Associates in Pomona and Ontario, California. As a Fellow of The American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, she's committed to ongoing professional education and provides patients with the highest quality health care.

Dr. Dhaliwal completed her undergraduate studies in biomedical sciences at the University of California, Riverside. She attended medical school at the University of California, Los Angeles School of Medicine from 1992-1996, and she completed her residency at Harbor UCLA Medical Center Department of OB/GYN from 1996-2000.

She was Chairman of the OB/GYN department at Pomona Valley Hospital from 2007-2008, 2009-2010, and 2015-2016. Dr. Dhaliwal has been board-certified by the American Board of OB/GYN since 2003.

Dr. Dhaliwal has lived in the area since she was 15-years-old and attended all local schools. In her spare time, she enjoys reading, bike riding at the beach, shuttling her three kids to soccer, and walking her Labrador puppy.

Dr. Christine Todd, MD, is a board eligible OB/GYN practicing at Platinum Women’s Health in Murrieta and Temecula, California. She is committed to partnering with women in their healthcare throughout their various stages of life.

Dr. Todd earned her medical degree from the University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine, where she received the Gold Humanism Award. She completed her OB/GYN internship at the University of Hawaii in Honolulu and finished the remainder of her OB/GYN residency at MountainView Hospital (Sunrise Graduate Medical Education Health Consortium) in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Dr. Todd is dedicated to providing kind, compassionate, and non-judgmental care. She enjoys educating and counseling her patients about their diagnoses and treatment options so that they may be advocates in their own health care. Dr. Todd chose to go into OB/GYN because she enjoys partnering with women in their health care. She enjoys the privilege of caring for patients throughout their pregnancy, delivery, and postpartum. Regarding gynecology, she understands that these topics are often of a sensitive nature for patients. It is her goal to provide a safe and comfortable environment for patients so they may freely discuss any questions or concerns they may have.

For James D. Neal, MD, FACOG, a board-certified OB/GYN at Platinum Women’s Health in Murrieta and Temecula, California, medicine and women’s health are in his blood. He is the fourth generation in his family to enter the medical field, and his grandfather was a founding member of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists.

Dr. Neal earned his medical degree at Loma Linda University School of Medicine in Loma Linda, California, and served his residency at Franklin Square Hospital Center in Baltimore. Dr. Neal is certified by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology, and he is a Fellow of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists.

Dr. Neal is committed to helping his patients improve and protect their health and well-being. He provides a comprehensive range of services from prenatal care and customized high-risk pregnancy monitoring to Pap smears, colposcopy, and menopause management. He is also a skilled robotic surgeon and recommends minimally invasive surgical techniques to his patients. He wants to work with each patient as their partner in health, helping them improve their quality of life with expert women’s health care services.