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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.

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.

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).

At Celebrating Women Center in Oxnard, California, Dr. Adrienne Lara, MD, wants her patients to know that she went to medical school for you. She believes good patient care is collaborative, and involves both the patient and doctor working together as a team to get to the same goal — patient wellness. Dr. Lara takes the time to listen to her patients to better understand who they are, so she’s not treating symptoms, but the whole patient, including their mind, body, and spirit.

Voted favorite MedSpa by the Ventura County Reporter and Best Med Spa Readers’ Choice County Star 2018, Celebrating Women Center offers a number of health and wellness treatments focused on regenerative medicine that allows patients’ natural beauty to shine through, including microneedling, platelet rich plasma (PRP), and vaginal rejuvenation with advanced medical treatments such as laser therapy and surgical procedures.

After beginning her career in health care as a nurse, Dr. Lara then went to medical school at Boston University School of Medicine and completed her internship and residency program in obstetrics and gynecology at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, which is part of Harvard Medical School.

Dr. Lara takes great pride in her community and believes as a doctor it’s her role to teach and share her knowledge so that her patients understand that they have options. Her integrity and authenticity when it comes to health care are why she’s so loved by all who see her.

Dr. Lara is fluent in English and Spanish to serve patients from a variety of backgrounds.

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.

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. 

Hello! I am Nidhee Sachdev, MD, a double board-certified and fellowship-trained reproductive endocrinologist and infertility expert.

I have had the opportunity to train at some of the most prestigious and diverse medical programs in the country, including fellowship training in reproductive endocrinology and infertility at the New York University (NYU) Langone Fertility Center in New York City, where I conducted research on preimplantation genetic screening (PGS). I also trained at the University of Chicago Medical Center, where I earned the academic distinction of academic chief resident in obstetrics and gynecology, and worked under a top expert in recurrent pregnancy loss.

I am passionate about providing individualized, collaborative patient care. I started my medical career here in Orange County, where I earned my Doctor of Medicine at the University of California, Irvine, School of Medicine. I also completed my Bachelor of Science in human biology at the University of California, San Diego.

My research has been published in numerous respected publications, and I have received multiple teaching awards. I have also presented my research across the country. I am board-certified by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology.

After traveling across the country in recent years, I am thrilled to be back in Southern California, advocating for reproductive health and successful family building journeys for my patients. I see patients at OC Fertility® in Newport Beach, California, where I am a trusted expert in all areas of fertility. I have a particular interest in preservation, such as egg, sperm, and embryo freezing, as well as how genetics play a role with in vitro fertilization (IVF) and patients with recurrent pregnancy loss.

I have been featured in the media, providing expert commentary and family building education. I hope to help you get the information you need to make the right decisions for your individual needs.

Shelly R. Coe, MD, MSc, NCMP, is a UCLA-trained gynecologist and a certified menopause practitioner in Newport Beach, California. Dr. Coe takes an evidence-based approach to care, focusing on her patients’ physical and social wellbeing. She’s passionate about building trust, and partners with patients on their journey to meet their health and wellness goals. She provides expert care to women of all ages, including teens.  

Education

Dr. Coe received her bachelor’s degree from California State University, Fullerton and her medical degree from the David Geffen School of Medicine at the University of California, Los Angeles. She remained at the UCLA Medical Center to complete her residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology. She was certified as a menopause practitioner by the North American Menopause Society in 2012. To further her education, Dr. Coe recently received her Master of Science in health policy from City, University of London in the UK, and has a dedicated interest in health care reform and public policy.

Personal

Dr. Coe was born and raised in Orange County, California until the age of 12 when she moved with her family to Montana. After graduating high school, she returned to Southern California where she–a first-generation college student–worked full-time to fund her education in the pursuit of becoming a physician. She has always been an avid athlete, paddling for 10 years on the Dana Point outrigger canoe team throughout her undergraduate education and running, swimming, and biking throughout medical school and residency. After finally mastering her chosen field of Obstetrics and Gynecology, she worked in private practice in Newport Beach, CA until her second child was born, after which she reduced her practice to surgery assisting in order to spend more time with her family. When her mother suffered a permanent spinal cord injury from a horse accident, she put her career on hold and moved to Montana to be near her parents. She raised her children between Whitefish, Montana and London, England. This time spent collecting adventures and memories with her children is priceless to her. With both children now in college, she was able to return to private practice in Newport Beach, CA to re-engage with her life-long passion and commitment to collaborating with women to meet their healthcare goals and live empowered lives. She has worked tirelessly towards her re-entry process and developing her private practice goals. She has survived many expected and unexpected transitions in life and overcoming these challenges has inspired her to be a brave advocate for empowering women to take charge of the factors that influence their health and overall wellness. She remains a devoted mom.

When she’s not improving her patients’ health, Dr. Coe channels her creative energy and desire to work with her hands into gardening, cooking, and drawing–she even started college as an art major! She would call herself a “foodie”, loves to perfect recipes, and enjoys learning about new cultures through food. She is also a health and fitness enthusiast and enjoys active travel with her friends and family, including biking, hiking, and skiing.

Memberships

The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG)
North American Menopause Society (NAMS) and Certified Menopause Practitioner (NCMP)
The International Society for the Study of Women’s Sexual Health (ISSWSH)
The International Society for Sexual Medicine (ISSM)
American Medical Association (AMA)
California Medical Association (CMA)
Orange County Medical Association (OCMA)

David Ahdoot, M.D., FACOG is a board-certified OB-GYN, who serves as a diplomat of the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology.

Dr. Ahdoot obtained his medical degree at the University of California San Diego before going on to complete a nationally renowned residency program in Obstetrics and Gynecology at the University of California Irvine. He has authored more than 30 publications and is the recipient of numerous awards including Patient’s Choice Award and the Top 10 Doctor Award in Los Angeles.

In addition to seeing patients at his private practice, he also has an academic affiliation as an assistant clinical professor at UCLA. Dr. Ahdoot has privileges with three area hospitals: Providence Saint Joseph Medical Center, Encino-Tarzana Hospital, and Providence Holy Cross Hospital. Dr. Ahdoot is bilingual in both English and Spanish to better serve the patients in the community.

Dr. Ahdoot specializes in minimally invasive surgery and is a nationally recognized robotic surgeon. Aside from pregnancy, preventive and post-menopausal care, Dr. Ahdoot also strives to help his patients with specific medical conditions including ovarian cysts, uterine fibroids, PCOS, urinary incontinence, sexually transmitted diseases and other individualized health needs that may affect women today.  

Dr. Ahdoot’s highest priority is his patients and the care they receive. His ultimate aim is to improve the quality of life for each and every one of his patients.

At your first appointment, Dr. Ahdoot and his staff will take the time to discuss your medical history in full detail in order to make sure that the best possible individualized treatment options are offered to you. Call Dr. Ahdoot today to get started on the path to better health!

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.

Women's Health Group of Ventura OB-GYN & Midwives located in Ventura, CA
The providers at Women's Health Group of Ventura, located in Ventura,
California, offer advanced women's medicine with personal care and the
the one-on-one attention you deserve. Dr. Patrick Diesfeld works alongside
midwives Sally McNally, C.N.M., Bethany Mesker, C.N.M., Jacqueline Lagana, C.N.M., Christy Cannon, C.N.M., and Courtney Sheen, N.P.

All the Midwives are Nurse Practitioners so they are eminently qualified to provide you personalized and individualized care for all seasons of a
woman’s life. The Midwives’ experience combined with Dr. Diesfeld’s
experience equals supervision of over 45,000 births for over 3 decades and 3 continents!

Since 1985, Women’s Health Group of Ventura has provided complete
Obstetrics and Gynecology care that supports women through all stages of life, from first exams and prenatal care to the treatment of gynecologic
problems and menopause management.

From annual testing and contraception options to pregnancy and infertility treatment options, Women’s Health Group of Ventura offers a comprehensive scope of OB/GYN services for women of all ages. The office also offers advanced gynecologic surgery and treatment of urine loss and bladder repair, as well as Gyn + Obstetric ultrasound studies, including 3D + 4D images of your baby!

To the patient's convenience, the office offers 7AM appointments as well as same-day urgent appointments. With exceptional care for all your health
needs, in a guaranteed warm and friendly environment, call Women’s Health
Group of Ventura or schedule an appointment online today!

Sally McNally has spent over 30 years working in the labor room both as a midwife and as a labor and delivery RN. Sally brings a wealth of information and experience to the patients she serves. Her goal is to work with her patients to help them achieve a birth experience as close to their dreams as possible. “I believe women are very wise and powerful, I encourage women to embrace that inner wisdom and trust their bodies during childbirth.” Sally originally trained as a nurse and then as a midwife in Ireland. She spent 5 years in Saudi Arabia working as a midwife before coming to the US. She worked as an RN and Charge nurse for 20 years at CMH in Ventura. Recently she went back to school earning her Masters and CNM certification. Sally is a Certified Hypnotherapist, Certified Yoga Instructor and Certified Childbirth Educator. She blends these gifts together to help prepare women to go confidently into their labor and births. She teaches classes at CMH, New Parent Resource Center. Sally has one daughter and she is married to local realtor John McNally.

Patrick Diesfeld, MD, FACOG, specializes in obstetric and gynecologic care at Women’s Health Partnership Medical Group in Ventura and Oxnard, California. He offers a wide spectrum of services like annual exams, contraception, STD prevention, infertility treatments, and pregnancy care. He also offers advanced outpatient solutions for gynecologic surgery and offers collaborative midwife obstetric care. 

Dr. Diesfeld received his medical degree from the State University of New York, Buffalo. He completed his internship and residency at the Los Angeles County–USC Medical Center. He became a fellow at the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists. He then became the assistant residency director at the UCLA Medical Center’s Ventura campus in the OB/GYN Training Program.

Dr. Diesfeld was one of the early members of the American Association of Gynecologic Surgeons and has presented original research at their annual meetings. He has been an innovator in the field of minimally invasive surgery and is a surgical device patent holder.

Dr. Diesfeld is a member of the International Society of Gynecologic Endoscopy, American Association of Gynecologic Laparoscopists, American Urogynecologic Society, American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine, American Association of Ambulatory Surgery Centers, American Medical Association, California Medical Association, and Ventura County Medical Society.

Dr. Diesfeld's interests include boating, saltwater fishing, and snow skiing with his wife, Dr. Estela Diesfeld, and their twins. He also confesses to a weakness for large-finned 60s convertibles from Detroit.

Call Dr. Diesfeld at Women’s Health Group of Ventura today or schedule an appointment online.

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.