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Dr. Francine Ito, MD, FACOG, is a top-ranked  gynecologist providing compassionate, skilled care for patients in Torrance, CA and the South Bay area. As a leading Dr. Ito has extensive experience in helping women of all ages get the most appropriate care for their needs, offering an array of treatment options including HPV management, minimally-invasive surgery, fibroids treatment and birth control counseling, menopause counselling as well as annual well-woman exams and confidential STD testing.

After earning her bachelor’s degree in chemistry from Scripps College and her medical degree at the University of California, Irvine College of Medicine, Dr. Ito completed a rotating internship and a residency in obstetrics and gynecology at Kaiser Permanente Hospital, where she was awarded the Emil Holstrom Memorial Award. Board certified in obstetrics and gynecology and a fellow of the American College of stetrics and Gynecology, Dr. Ito's special interests include minimally-invasive laparoscopic surgery and robot-assisted gynecologic surgery, diagnosis and treatment of osteoporosis, treatment of perimenopausal and menopausal patients.

Dr. Ito is fluent in both English and Japanese, and she welcomes the opportunity to provide state-of-the-art care for new patients as well as existing patients. The practice accepts most PPO insurance and Medicare.

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.

About Dr. Kim

Jamie Kim, MD, FACOG, is a board-certified OB/GYN and an accredited associate of the Laser Vaginal Rejuvenation Institute of America with a practice in Fountain Valley, California. Dr. Kim is one of only a handful of doctors in the United States with advanced training in aesthetic reconstructive vaginal surgery, and she is among only a few women in the state of California able to perform these surgeries.

In addition to restoring vaginal health, Dr. Kim is also an experienced surgeon, with 25 years in practice. She offers da Vinci® robotic surgery for the removal of fibroids, ovarian tumors, and endometrial tissue. She also provides expert OB/GYN services, including well-women examinations and Pap smears as well as care and delivery of normal and high-risk pregnancies. For patients of all ages, Dr. Kim provides BioTe® hormone optimization.

To keep her patients looking young and vibrant, Dr. Kim also provides aesthetic treatments, including dermal fillers and Botox®. Dr. Kim received her undergraduate degree in biomedical science from the University of California Riverside, graduating cum laude. She then went to the University of California Los Angeles Medical School for her medical degree, and after completing an internship at the University of Southern California in Los Angeles, she finished her residency program in OB/GYN at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis.

When she isn’t busy helping her patients live healthier, happier lives, Dr. Kim is spending time with her husband and children at their home in Newport Beach.

Dr. Kim is fluent in Korean, English, and medical Spanish, and each member of her team speaks at least two languages.

Dr. Minal Mehta is a board-certified physician who specializes in the fields of obstetrics and gynecology. The doctor and her staff serve the residents of Fountain Valley, California, and many nearby communities, including Huntington Beach, Costa Mesa, Newport Beach, Westminster, Santa Ana, and Anaheim. She has over 18 years of experience serving the community as a licensed OB/GYN. At her office, the doctor uses state-of-the-art diagnostic tools and treatment options to provide her patients with the best medical care possible. She performs deliveries at Orange Coast Memorial and Fountain Valley Regional. 

Dr. Mehta received her medical degree in 1998 when she graduated from Chicago Medical School. At that time, she turned her interest toward her chosen area of practice. She specializes in treating OB/GYN patients who are high-risk as well as those who have problems with fertility and conception.

Salman Okour, MD, is a board-certified gynecologist specializing in minimally invasive gynecologic surgery. 

At his private practice, Southern California Center for Advanced Gynecology, in Fountain Valley, California, Dr. Okour offers exceptional care and support to adolescent girls and women of all ages who are struggling with a wide range of gynecologic problems.

After graduating from the University of Baghdad in Baghdad, Iraq, Dr. Okour completed his OB/GYN residency at Saint Joseph's University Medical Center in Paterson, New Jersey. During his residency, he was involved in the surgical training of senior residents. 

He also received the faculty residents teaching award from the Jersey City Medical Center in Jersey City, New Jersey.

As a high-volume gynecologic surgeon, Dr. Okour has extensive experience that has enabled him to optimize minimally invasive techniques. As a result, he provides better outcomes and has lower complication rates.

Dr. Okour's surgical specialties include laparoscopy, hysteroscopy, and minimally invasive procedures such as abdominal cerclage and endometrial ablation. 

He brings expert skills in fertility-enhancing myomectomy, ovarian tissue-preserving cystectomy, endometriosis resection, as well as laparoscopic hysterectomies, pelvic organ prolapse surgery, colpocleisis, and tubal reanastomosis. 

With clinical interests covering the full spectrum of gynecologic conditions, Dr. Okour often treats uterine fibroids, endometriosis, ovarian cysts, pelvic organ prolapse, and infertility. 

He maintains professional memberships in the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG), the American Association of Gynecologic Laparoscopists (AAGL), and the American Society of Reproductive Medicine (ASRM).

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.

Dr. Clark has a passion for healing and for improved patient outcomes. He received his medical degree from the University of Utah School of Medicine and completed his residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology. After completing residency, he further specialized by completing a Fellowship in Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery ("Urogynecology") at Indiana University/Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis, IN.

Dr. Clark is nationally recognized for his surgical skills and teaches advanced surgical techniques to other physicians throughout the United States. In 2008, he was invited by the Jordanian government to teach advanced gynecology surgery techniques to the Ministry of Health Gynecology Division. Dr. Clark uses a wide range of surgical and laparoscopic techniques and a da Vinci® robot. He participates in the design and development of surgical instruments and uses cutting edge urogynecology surgery techniques, products, and modalities.

Professional Recognition

• Board Certified, OB/GYN
• Board Certified, Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery
• Member, Phi Beta Kappa
• Fellow, American Association of Gynecologic Laparoscopists
• Invited Guest of Government of Jordan to teach minimally invasive gynecologic surgery

Yonatan Mahller, MD, Ph.D., provides expert obstetric and gynecologic care to women of all ages at Orange County OBGYN in Orange County. Patients can access a full range of services at his office in Newport Beach, California, where he offers well-woman care, care for low and high-risk pregnancies, pre-conception and infertility counseling and treatment for menopause. Dr. Mahller combines excellent surgical training with cutting-edge technology, including the MonaLisa Touch® laser that treats vaginal discomfort associated with menopause and urinary incontinence. He is affiliated with Hoag Hospital.

Dr. Mahller is a native of Southern California. While at the University of California at Santa Barbara, he obtained a Bachelor’s degree in physiology and a Master’s degree in molecular biology. He then relocated to the Midwest to attend the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, where he completed a dual degree program, obtaining his M.D. and a Ph.D. in developmental biology. He then returned to California and completed residency in obstetrics and gynecology at the prestigious Cedars Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles.

Throughout his medical training, Dr. Mahller has won numerous awards recognizing his caring bedside manner and stellar surgical skills. While in graduate school, he performed significant preclinical research studies utilizing novel anticancer agents and authored numerous publications on topics such as cancer stem cells. He has given multiple presentations at international scientific meetings. During residency, Dr. Mahller created and implemented a course for OB/GYN residents, teaching them the Spanish needed to provide care to Spanish-speaking patients.

Dr. Mahller is board certified by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology (ABOG) to provide a wide range of women’s health services, including pregnancy care and delivery, gynecology, minimally invasive surgery, infertility and well-woman care. His patients can count on him to devote the time needed to answer their questions, get to the underlying cause of their symptoms, and develop an individualized treatment plan.

When he’s not caring for patients, Dr. Mahller likes to travel, cook, and spend time with his growing family.

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. 

Dr. Lawrence Bruksch achieved his undergraduate degree in Biology at Northwestern University and his medical degree at the University of Illinois, where he graduated at the top of his class and with multiple honors, including selection to the exclusive Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society, one of only two OB/GYN physicians in Santa Monica so recognized. Dr. Bruksch founded Plaza Towers Obstetrics & Gynecology, which was the busiest OB/GYN practice at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center from 1982-2002 and has been the busiest practice at St. John's Health Center from 2002-2012. Dr. Bruksch has performed the majority of gynecologic surgeries for the practice over that time, gaining a wealth of experience in all facets of surgery.

His special interests are urogynecologic surgeries, pelvic reconstruction and multiple and high risk pregnancies. He has been voted "Super Doctor of Los Angeles" by his peers, "Patients' Choice" by his patients and recently received a commendation from St. John's Health Center for "Outstanding Patient Satisfaction".

Dr. Rastegar was born at St. John’s Hospital and grew up in Santa Monica, California. She attended local schools for elementary, middle and high school. Dr. Rastegar performed piano competitively and received the highest honor within the State of California, achieving membership into the prestigious Young Artists’ Guild.

However, Dr. Rastegar knew from a young age that her calling lay in medicine. She therefore chose to pursue a premed education at Stanford University, where upon acceptance, she was awarded the prestigious Presidents’ Scholar Grant for intellectual studies. Dr. Rastegar’s interest in women’s health could be evidenced as early as a prize-winning study of the effect of birth control pills on women’s health.

Following college, Dr. Rastegar spent two years at UCSF, involved in clinical researchon pulmonary disease. She then attended Case Western School of Medicine, in Cleveland, Ohio, where she did her clinical rotations at the world-renowned Cleveland Clinic. While in medical school, Dr. Rastegar received an award for her community outreach project on fish consumption in pregnancy. It was during medical school that Dr. Rastegar’s passion for women’s health led her to the field of Obstetrics and Gynecology.

Dr. Rastegar then returned home to Los Angeles and completed a residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center. She feels fortunate to be able to provide comprehensive care to women, ranging from normal pregnancy and preventative gynecologic care to the care of high-risk pregnancies, multiple gestations, individualized birth experiences, post-partum care, infertility, uterine, fibroids and polyps, abnormal pap smears, birth control counseling, painful periods, vaginal infections, ovarian cysts and more. Her rigorous training has also prepared her to handle a multitude of obstetrical and surgical emergencies. Dr. Rastegar cares for each patient as a unique individual, taking the time to listen and formulate personalized treatment plans.

She is accepting new patients.

Alfred Hong, MD, FACOG, is an OB/GYN serving patients at Pacifica Health’s offices in the East Hollywood and Chinatown neighborhoods of Los Angeles and in Monterey Park, California. He specializes in complete women’s health services.

Dr. Hong graduated from the University of California Los Angeles, where he was awarded the Regents Scholarship. He earned his master’s degree in applied physiology from the Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science in North Chicago, Illinois, followed by his Doctor of Medicine Degree. After medical school, Dr. Hong completed an obstetrics/gynecology residency at the Keck School of Medicine of USC and LAC+USC Medical Center in Los Angeles.

He received numerous honors and awards, including the Gold Humanism Honor Society Award, the Leonard Tow 2006 Humanism in Medicine Award, and the Nurses Choice Award for Excellence by LAC+USC Medical Center Women & Children’s Hospital.

Dr. Hong is a Fellow of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists and a diplomate of the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology. He has treatment expertise in prenatal care, pregnancy testing, gynecological services, and annual exams. Dr. Hong also provides cervical cancer screening, pelvic pain management, sexually transmitted disease (STD) testing, birth control, intrauterine devices (IUDs), and family planning

He speaks Korean, English, and Spanish. Dr. Hong welcomes his patients to Pacifica Health and enjoys helping them achieve optimal women’s wellness.

Jamie Lin, MD, FACOG, is an OB/GYN who cares for patients at the Pacifica Health offices in the Hollywood and Chinatown neighborhoods of Los Angeles and in Monterey Park, California. She offers the full scope of women’s health services.

Dr. Lin graduated from the University of California, Irvine, where she was awarded the Regents Scholarship. She went on to earn her Doctor of Medicine from New York Medical College in Valhalla, New York. After medical school, Dr. Lin completed her OB/GYN residency at Long Island College Hospital, where she served as Administrative Chief Resident and received the Junior Resident Excellence in Surgical Skill Award.

She is a member of numerous professional societies, including the American Medical Association and the Medical Society of the State of New York. She’s a Fellow of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists and is certified by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology.

Dr. Lin offers prenatal care, pregnancy testing, gynecological services, annual exams, cervical cancer screening, sexually transmitted disease (STD) testing, and pelvic pain management. She also provides family planning, birth control, and intrauterine devices (IUDs) to her patients.

She speaks Mandarin, conversational Spanish, and English. Dr. Lin enjoys caring for all of her Pacifica Health patients and welcomes them to the practice.

Ben Ha, MD, FACOG, is an OB/GYN at Pacifica Health who sees patients in the East Hollywood and Chinatown neighborhoods of Los Angeles and in Monterey Park, California, offices. He specializes in complete women’s health services

Dr. Ha graduated from the California Institute of Technology with a Bachelor of Science in electrical engineering. He went on to earn his medical degree from New York Medical College in Valhalla, New York. After medical school, Dr. Ha completed an OB/GYN residency at the State University of New York at Buffalo.

He is a member of numerous professional associations, including the Chinese American Medical Association of Southern California and the Asian American Medical Association. Dr. Ha is a Fellow of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists and is certified by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology.

His research interests include the possible association between hormonal contraception and postpartum weight retention. Dr. Ha’s treatment expertise includes pregnancy testing, gynecological services, prenatal care, and annual exams. He also specializes in sexually transmitted disease (STD) testing, cervical cancer screening, family planning, pelvic pain management, and birth control, including intrauterine devices (IUDs)

Dr. Ha speaks Mandarin, Cantonese, Vietnamese, and English. He is a compassionate physician who welcomes patients to Pacifica Health and looks forward to meeting their OB/GYN needs.

Mojan Gabbay, MD, values the one-on-one relationship she has with each of her patients and enjoys helping guide them through each stage of life. At her OB/GYN practice in the Playa Vista area of Los Angeles and servicing areas of Marina Del Rey and Venice, California, Dr. Gabbay is a top OB/GYN in Los Agneles (CA) that specializes in a variety of gynecology and obstetrics services for adolescents and adult women. She is certified by the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology and author of several research projects presented at medical conferences.

In practice, Dr. Gabbay uses the latest diagnostic technologies available in women’s health care. She is highly skilled in diagnosing and treating a variety of conditions, including fibroids, and endometriosis. Dr. Gabbay is also specially trained in noninvasive EMSCULPT® technology to tighten and tone abdominal and buttock muscles. On the obstetrics side, Dr. Gabbay understands the unique needs of pregnant women, including those considered high-risk, and also can provide more info for patients interested in vaginal birth after C-section (VBAC). She provides labor and delivery services for her patients at Providence Saint John’s Health Center in Santa Monica, California.

Dr. Gabbay first earned her bachelor’s degree in biology from the University of California in Los Angeles, before earning her medical degree at Saint Louis University School of Medicine. For her OB/GYN residency, Dr. Gabbay worked at Kaiser Permanente in Los Angeles. She also earned the Council on Resident Education in Obstetrics and Gynecology (CREOG) Award three years in a row as the highest-scoring resident on the CREOG exam.

When not serving her patients, Dr. Gabbay spends time with her husband and their children. She enjoys eating clean and healthy, and helping her family do the same. She also devotes time to her artwork and studying alternative and holistic options to medical issues.

Ben Ha, MD, FACOG, is an OB/GYN at Pacifica Health who sees patients in the East Hollywood and Chinatown neighborhoods of Los Angeles and in Monterey Park, California, offices. He specializes in complete women’s health services

Dr. Ha graduated from the California Institute of Technology with a Bachelor of Science in electrical engineering. He went on to earn his medical degree from New York Medical College in Valhalla, New York. After medical school, Dr. Ha completed an OB/GYN residency at the State University of New York at Buffalo.

He is a member of numerous professional associations, including the Chinese American Medical Association of Southern California and the Asian American Medical Association. Dr. Ha is a Fellow of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists and is certified by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology.

His research interests include the possible association between hormonal contraception and postpartum weight retention. Dr. Ha’s treatment expertise includes pregnancy testing, gynecological services, prenatal care, and annual exams. He also specializes in sexually transmitted disease (STD) testing, cervical cancer screening, family planning, pelvic pain management, and birth control, including intrauterine devices (IUDs)

Dr. Ha speaks Mandarin, Cantonese, Vietnamese, and English. He is a compassionate physician who welcomes patients to Pacifica Health and looks forward to meeting their OB/GYN needs.