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Steven C Shoham M.D., F.A.A.P. Is a board-certified Fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics who specializes in caring for newborns through young adults as well as their families. In 1989, Dr. Shoham established his private practice, Shoham Medical Group in Granada Hills, California. With over 30 years of experience in providing pediatric care, he offers knowledgeable, compassionate care alongside his team of physicians and staff. 

Dr. Shoham attended the University of Missouri, Kansas City, and by 1978 had completed a Bachelor of Science in biology, a Bachelor of Arts in chemistry, and a Master of Science in microbiology. He received his medical degree from New York University School of Medicine in New York City in 1982. In 1985, Dr. Shoham completed his residency in pediatrics at Kaiser Hospital Sunset in Los Angeles. Dr. Shoham became certified as a mohel in 1984. 

Dr. Shoham is passionate about empowering children and families to take responsibility for their health and wellness. He strives to support them in any way he can, through offering services that allow for quick access to quality health care, whether for a simple cough or a more complex health concern. He participates in a number of philanthropic efforts, in the areas of history, art, social justice, and education. He is an active member of many associations that support national and religious freedom, wildlife conservation, and social justice. 

In short, Dr. Steven C. Shoham is an experienced pediatrician who has been enthusiastically entrusted with the health of newborns, infants, children, adolescents, teens, and young adults in the Granada Hills area since 1989

Loanne B. Tran, MD, MPH is a primary care physician who is in private practice serving patients in Arcadia and surrounding communities. She specializes in internal medicine and pediatrics and has built her practice around the concept of providing highly individualized care that focuses on the specific needs and goals of each patient.  She has a compassionate and caring bedside manner, and seeks to establish lasting relationships with all of her patients.

Dr. Tran received her Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Southern California, Los Angeles. She went on to complete her Medical degree at Tulane University School of Medicine.   She also earned a Master degree in Public Health and Tropical Medicine at Tulane School of Public Health in New Orleans. She did her residency in internal medicine and pediatrics at the Los Angeles County - USC Medical Center where she also served as Chief Resident.

Dr. Loanne B. Tran has worked in a variety of medical settings, including research, urgent care, consulting work and emergency care.   Her passion, however, is in providing excellent primary care.  Dr. Tran is dedicated to her profession, passionate about patient care and is a strong advocate for her patients. She integrates elements of education and advocacy as she empowers her patients to improve their own health and wellness through healthy living and disease prevention.  Her technologically advanced office and helpful staff will ensure you make the most of your visit.  

In her free time, she enjoys hiking, dancing, playing pickle ball and board games with her family and friends.  She also enjoys reading a good thriller mystery book at times. 

Loanne B. Tran, MD, MPH is able to accommodate many different insurance options, and is currently accepting new patients.

Rebecca Raoof, FNP-BC, is a Nurse Practitioner with specialized expertise in cosmetic and general dermatology. She is a Board-Certified Family Nurse Practitioner in 3 states: California, New York and New Jersey. Rebecca’s clinical expertise is focused on acne, acne scars, rashes, eczema, psoriasis, vitiligo, skin cancer screening, chemical peels, Botox, fillers, lasers, microneedling, PRP and performing excisions for cysts and skin cancer. Her calm demeanor and friendly approach make her easily approachable by her patients. With her deep passion for the Dermatology field, Rebecca enthusiastically strives to help each individual patient achieve the best cosmetic and medical treatment available and educates about skin cancer prevention.

Rebecca received her undergraduate degree from the University of California, Berkeley, where she studied psychology. She later went on to receive her second Bachelor's in Nursing as well as her Masters in Family Nurse Practitioner at Columbia University in the city of New York. She continued her focused education in Dermatology under the tutelage of Dr. David Goldberg of Skin Laser and Surgery Specialists of NY and NJ where she completed her Dermatology Fellowship. There she gained a profound knowledge of cosmetic and medical dermatology as well as an understanding of the use of lasers.

In her spare time, Rebecca enjoys cooking, crafting, hiking, spending time with her family and her golden doodle, Hudson, and watching the Mindy Project. Rebecca is thrilled to join her father’s practice and excited to provide excellent dermatological care to the Los Angeles community.

Dr. Sammy Kim is a board-certified pediatrician and owner of Robertson Pediatrics in Beverly Hills, California. Dr. Sammy and his team provide comprehensive, compassionate, and holistic health care services for children from birth through early adulthood. 

Dr. Sammy received his B.S. in biology from the University of California San Diego. He then pursued his medical education at the University of Southern California’s Keck School of Medicine and also received his MBA from the University of Southern California’s Marshall School of Business. 

Throughout his professional life, Dr. Sammy has been passionate about disrupting healthcare for the benefit of his patients. That pursuit has lead to various roles within healthcare start-ups ranging from the CMO of Carelinq to the VP of Clinical Operations at Heal. He will always strive to provide the highest quality care that is not only readily accessible, but also seamless. 

Dr. Sammy and his team will be there for your child throughout every step of their growth and development, from their newborn care to needing sick visits and annual physicals for when they start school and grow into young adults. They look forward to partnering with you and your child on this journey.

Families in Beverly Hills, California and the rest of Southern California, who are looking for a dedicated pediatrician for your child’s health care needs, should schedule a time to meet with Dr. Sammy and his team to learn more about their wonderful patient care and services. 

Dr. Noosha Shaheedy is a board-certified pediatrician who serves residents in the Century City and Los Angeles, California, areas. At Shaheedy Medical Corporation, she offers sports physicals, check-ups, vaccinations, developmental assessments including management of ADD and ADHD, and obesity consultations. Dr. Shaheedy also provides diagnosis and treatment options for asthma, allergies, eczema, and ear infections. Her goal is to provide the best healthcare possible to each of her clients through every stage of their growth and development.

Dr. Shaheedy graduated from Hahnemann University, now known as Drexel University College of Medicine in Philadelphia, PA in 1996 with her medical degree. She then went on to complete her residency at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, where she specialized in pediatrics. Dr. Shaheedy is certified by the American Board of Pediatrics, and she’s an active Fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics. Her hospital affiliation is at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles.

To begin your journey to better health with Dr. Shaheedy, book an appointment with her online or call the office.

Elizabeth J. Feuille, MD, a native of Los Angeles, received her undergraduate degree in Chemistry from Princeton University and her medical degree from Albert Einstein College of Medicine. She completed both her residency in Pediatrics and fellowship in Allergy and Clinical Immunology at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai in New York. During her time at Mount Sinai, she received the Kurt Hirschhorn Clinician Scientist Award and was granted funding for an additional research year in food allergy and anaphylaxis by the Louis and Rachel Rudin Foundation. Upon completion of her training, Dr. Feuille joined Weill Cornell's pediatric department as an Assistant Professor of Pediatrics, where she was honored with the Award for Excellence in Research Mentorship from the Pediatric Residency Oversight Committee in 2019. Since returning to Los Angeles in 2021, she joined Century City Allergy to pursue her passion for patient care. She has been recognized by her peers as Super Doctor Rising Star for the years 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024.

 

Dr. Feuille is board certified in Allergy and Clinical Immunology as well as Pediatrics. While her primary clinical interest is in food allergy, she is experienced in treating all allergic and immunological disorders including skin allergy (atopic dermatitis or eczema), hives (urticaria), swelling (angioedema), environmental allergy, asthma, and nasal allergy (allergic rhinitis). Dr. Feuille has published extensively in peer-reviewed journals, including Journal of Pediatrics, Journal of Clinical Immunology, and Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology In Practice. She has contributed to a number of practitioner reference books on the diagnosis and treatment of food and environmental allergies. Dr. Feuille serves on the Anaphylaxis Committee of the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology.

Book Chapters:

Feuille E, Permaul P. Chapter 38: Conventional medications for the treatment of allergic rhinitis and conjunctivitis. In Chang C, Allergic and Immunological Diseases - A Practical Guide. IN PRESS

Feuille E, Nowak-Wegrzyn A. Chapter 6: Food allergy. In Cox L, Immunotherapies for Allergic Disease. ©Elsevier 2020. ISBN-13: 9780323544283

Feuille E, Nowak-Wegrzyn A. Food protein-induced enterocolitis syndrome. In Sampson H, Mount Sinai Expert Guides: Allergy and Immunology. ©John Wiley & Sons, Ltd 2015. ISBN-13: 978111860916.

 

Publications in Peer-Reviewed Journals:

Yakaboski E, Ramsey N, Toal M, Nellis M, Nowak-Wegrzyn A, Feuille E. A formula-fed infant with profound dehydration, cerebral venous sinus thrombosis, and intracranial hemorrhage. Journal of Food Allergy. In Press.

Chan A, Feuille E, Schussler E. Outcomes of 88 Infant Food Challenges Conducted in the Allergy Office. Annals of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology. 2020 Jul; S1081-1206(20)30481-6. PMID: 32687986.

Yakaboski E, Fuleihan RL, Sullivan KE, Cunningham-Rundles C, Feuille E. Lymphoproliferative Disease in CVID: a Report of Types and Frequencies from a US Patient Registry. Journal of Clinical Immunology. 2020 Apr;40(3):524-530. PMID: 32185577

Groth DJ, Lakkaraja MM, Ferreira JO, Feuille EJ, Bassetti JA, Kaicker SM. Management of Chronic Immune Thrombocytopenia and Presumed Autoimmune Hepatitis in a Child with IKAROS Haploinsufficiency. Journal of Clinical Immunology. 2020 Apr 21:1-5. PMID: 32319000

Feuille E, Nowak-Wegrzyn A. Recognizing and Treating Food Protein-Induced Enterocolitis Syndrome. Allergy. 2019 Oct;74(10):2019-2022. PMID: 31070799

Goodman M, Feuille E. Is Avocado an Emerging Culprit in Food Protein-induced Enterocolitis Syndrome? Annals of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology. 2019 Feb;122(2):218-220. PMID: 30326325

Feuille E, Nowak-Wegrzyn A. What Is Blocking Early Peanut Introduction? Annals of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology. 2018 Jun;120(6):557-558. PMID: 29891119

Feuille E, Nowak-Wegrzyn A. Allergen-Specific Immunotherapies for Food Allergy. Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology Research. 2018 May;10(3):189-306. PMID: 29676066

Agyemang A, Feuille E, Tang J, Steinwandtner I, Sampson H, Nowak-Wegrzyn A. Outcomes of 84 consecutive open food challenges to extensively heated (baked) milk in the allergy office. Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology: In Practice. Mar-Apr 2018;6(2):6530655.e2. PMID: 28669888.

Feuille E, Anooshiravani N, Sullivan K, Fuleihan R, Cunningham-Rundles C. Autoimmune Cytopenias and Associated Conditions in CVID: a Report From the USIDNET Registry. Journal of Clinical Immunology. 2018 Jan;38(1):28-34. PMID: 29080979.

Feuille E, Lawrence C, Volel C, Sicherer S, Wang J. Time Trends in Food Allergy Diagnoses, Epinephrine Orders, and Epinephrine Administrations in New York City Schools. Journal of Pediatrics. 2017 Nov;190:93-99. PMID: 29144278

Feuille E, Menon N, Huang F, Greenhawt M, Nowak-Wegrzyn A. Knowledge of Food Protein-Induced Enterocolitis Syndrome Among General Pediatricians. Annals of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology. 2017 Sep;119(3):291-292.e3. PMID: 28890023.

Weinberger T, Feuille E, Thompson C, Nowak-Wegrzyn A. Chronic food protein-induced enterocolitis syndrome: Characterization of clinical phenotype and literature review. Annals of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology. 2016 Sep;117(3):227-33. PMID: 27613454

Feuille E, Nowak-Wegrzyn A. Oral immunotherapy for food allergies. Annals of Nutrition and Metabolism. 2016 June 30; 68(Suppl. 1):19-31. PMID: 27355816

Feuille E, Nowak-Wegrzyn A. Food protein-induced enterocolitis syndrome, allergic proctocolitis, and enteropathy. Current Allergy and Asthma Reports. 2015 August 1;15(8):1-1. PMID: 26174434

Feuille E, Nowak-Wegrzyn A. Definition, etiology, and diagnosis of food protein-induced enterocolitis syndrome. Current Opinion in Allergy and Clinical Immunology. 2014 June 1;14(3):222-8. PMID: 24686276

Mehta H, Ramesh M, Feuille E, Groetch M, Wang J. Growth comparison in children with and without food allergies in 2 different demographic populations. The Journal of Pediatrics. 2014 October 31;165(4):842-8. PMID: 25039044

Huang F, Feuille E, Cunningham-Rundles C. Home care use of intravenous and subcutaneous immunoglobulin for primary immunodeficiency in the United States. Journal of Clinical Immunology. 2013 January 1;33(1):49-54. PMID: 22961047

Jackyln Chan, MD, FAAP, brings exceptional pediatric care to the Fairway Children’s Medical Group team in West Covina, California. Serving children of all ages, she has a passion for holistic treatments and excellent communication, setting patients up for a lifetime of well-being. 

A native of southern California, Dr. Chan completed her undergraduate degree and Doctor Of Medicine in seven years through the Honors Program in Medical Education (HPME) at Northwestern University in Evanston, Illinois, and Northwestern Feinberg School of Medicine in Chicago, Illinois. 

Desiring warmer temperatures, she moved to Houston, Texas, where she completed her residency in pediatrics at Baylor College of Medicine, one of the largest children’s hospitals in the U.S. 

Dr. Chan worked with a few private clinics in Houston for three years before moving to San Francisco, California. There, she worked in the urgent care at Children’s Hospital Oakland for one year before returning to southern California. 

Dr. Chan holds her medical licensure in California and Texas and is a member of the American Board of Pediatrics and a fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics. 

She is fluent in English, Cantonese, Mandarin, and Spanish and looks forward to serving the diverse Los Angeles County communities.

Dr. Jain is an American Board Certified Pediatrician with more than 30 years of experience in taking care of children and adolescents. She has been serving the little ones in this area for 35 years.

Dr. Gholami is an experienced gastroenterologist who specializes in all aspects of gastroenterology and liver disease. He is an expert in diagnostic, therapeutic, interventional endoscopy, and is particularly passionate about complex pancreatic and biliary diseases. Dr. Gholami completed medical school with honors at Tehran University of Medical Sciences. After completing residency in internal medicine at University of Southern California (USC Medical Center) he continued his fellowship training in gastroenterology, hepatology (liver disease), and nutrition at Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU Medical Center). He then pursued advanced fellowship in interventional endoscopy including endoscopic ultrasound (EUS) and endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatograpthy (ERCP) at Kansas University (KU Medical Center). He then joined as a faculty member and assistant professor in the Division of Gastroenterology at University of North Dakota's major teaching hospital.

Sushil Anand, MD, FAAP, is an expert, board-certified pediatrician with over 15 years of experience. He is the co-founder of American Pediatrics, with offices in Eastvale, Corona, and Irvine, California. Specializing in pediatric care for children from infancy through young adulthood, Dr. Anand is committed to promoting optimal health and well-being for all his patients.

A graduate of the esteemed Sechenovskiy Universitet, formerly I.M. Sechenov First Moscow State Medical University, in Moscow, Russia, Dr. Anand completed his pediatric internship and residency at Tulane University School of Medicine in New Orleans, Louisiana. He further honed his skills with advanced training at the University of California, San Diego.

Dr. Anand's extensive knowledge and expertise make him a trusted partner in your child's healthcare journey. In addition to his practice at American Pediatrics, Dr. Anand is affiliated with multiple prestigious hospitals, including San Antonio Community Hospital and Pomona Valley Hospital Medical Center. He is also passionate about education and serves as an associate professor at the University of California, Riverside, where he mentors aspiring pediatricians.

When he's not caring for patients, Dr. Anand enjoys family time with his daughter Anya and wife Kay. His hobbies include reading, traveling, playing tennis, and volunteering within the community.

Dr. Sanny Chan of Allergy and Clinical Immunology Medical group in Santa Monica, CA is board-certified in Allergy and Immunology and Pediatrics as well. Dr. Chan’s goal is to provide personalized care for his patients, both children and adults, with an emphasis on sharing the knowledge needed to manage complex medical conditions. Being diagnosed with severe food allergies and/or immune deficiencies can be very stressful for patients and their families and Dr. Chan strives to improve their quality of life by helping families manage and cope with these conditions.

Dr. Chan grew up in Southern California but had the fortune to train and work nationally.  He received his Ph.D. in Cell and Neurobiology from the University of Southern California Keck School of Medicine where he worked to solve the molecular pathway of how we see. He finished his M.D. at UC, Davis and completed his pediatric residency training at the Children’s Hospital of Orange County.  He finished his subspecialty training in Allergy and Immunology under the Chairmanship of Dr. William Shearer and Dr. Jordan Orange at Texas Children’s Hospital/Baylor College of Medicine.  He stayed on for a post-doctoral year with Dr. Orange to define the basis of why mutations at different locations of the same gene can cause differences in the specific immune deficiency disease called Griscelli Syndrome.

In 2014, Dr. Chan joined the Pediatric Allergy and Immunology faculty as Assistant Professor at National Jewish Health. He was also Assistant Professor in the department of Biomedical Research working on understanding how the immune system causes allergic reactions to pets and foods, as well as teaching residents and fellows how to care for patients.  Over the years, he has published numerous scientific articles in the basic sciences and in the clinical management of immune deficiency and allergic diseases.

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.

Dr. Richard Chang is a board-certified pediatrician treating patients in Fontana and Eastvale, California. He is currently welcoming new patients at Sierra Pacific Pediatric Associates.

Dr. Chang grew up in North Carolina. He earned his bachelor’s degree from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, and he received his MD in 1997 from the Wake Forest School of Medicine. He completed his residency in pediatrics at the University of Texas-Houston medical school in 2000.

Dr. Chang practiced in the state of Texas for five years before moving to California, where he opened Sierra Pacific Pediatric Associates. In addition to being board-certified in pediatrics, Dr. Chang is a Fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics. As a testament to his medical knowledge, he served as Chair of Pediatrics at San Antonio Regional Hospital and continues on the Pediatrics Committee.

Dr. Chang is a compassionate, experienced physician who always puts the needs of his patients first. If you’re interested in making an appointment for your child with Dr. Chang, please contact Sierra Pacific Pediatric Associates today.

Grace Moussa, M.D., completed her medical degree at Kuwait University School of Medicine. She took her training at St. Mary's Hospital, University of Connecticut, Yale University, and Columbia University. Dr. Moussa has been practicing since 1994 as a physician. She speaks English, Arabic, French, and medical Spanish languages.

Grace Moussa, M.D., completed her medical degree at Kuwait University School of Medicine. She took her training at St. Mary's Hospital, University of Connecticut, Yale University, and Columbia University. Dr. Moussa has been practicing since 1994 as a physician. She speaks English, Arabic, French, and medical Spanish languages.