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Erica Chen, MD, is a board-certified allergy and immunology specialist practicing at the Allergy and Asthma Specialist Doctors, Inc. location in West Covina, California. Her practice is centered around the treatment of allergic diseases, including nasal allergies and asthma.

Dr. Chen earned her medical degree from the Keck School of Medicine at the University of Southern California. Subsequently, she completed her combined internal medicine pediatric residency and allergy and immunology fellowship training at the Los Angeles County Hospital at the University of Southern California.

Dr. Chen is board certified by the American Board of Allergy and Immunology. She has contributed to multiple peer-reviewed scientific presentations and publications. She also holds numerous professional society memberships, including the American Academy of Allergy Asthma and Immunology and the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology.

Dr. Chen is currently accepting new patients and looks forward to welcoming them to Allergy and Asthma Specialist Doctors, Inc.

Dr. Monica Asnani is a skilled, caring pediatrician providing the highest quality care for children in and around the Miracle Mile neighborhood of Los Angeles, CA, at her practice Miracle Mile Pediatrics. Board certified in pediatrics, Dr. Asnani offers patients an array of routine, preventive and “sick care” options, including annual pediatric checkups, sports physicals, developmental screening and vaccines, as well as treatment for asthma and allergies and obesity consultation to help overweight children lose weight and lead healthier lives. She also offers medical ear piercing for children of all ages, and providers after hours care for the convenience of both working parents and school-age children.

A graduate of the University of Pennsylvania where she earned her bachelor's degree, Dr. Asnani completed her medical degree at the University of Vermont, followed by an internship and residency in pediatrics at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles. In addition to her private practice, Dr. Asnani has served as a faculty member at both UCLA School of Medicine and in Cedars-Sinai Medical Center's Department of Pediatrics, where she taught medical students and pediatric residents in the ambulatory pediatrics unit.

Dr. Asnani believes strongly in establishing strong bonds, not only with her patients, but with their parents as well, helping to create an environment that nurtures open communication and education, so patients and their families feel comfortable and confident in their care and treatment.

Her practice features state-of-the-art equipment in a friendly, patient-centered setting to enable her to provide each patient with the individualized care and attention they need to achieve optimal health at every stage of childhood. At the practice, our doctors collectively have over 25 years of experience in Pediatrics. The office is also centrally located in the Miracle Mile district and our patients come from as far as Palmdale, Chino, Long Beach and San Diego to see our caring physicians.

Dr. Asnani speaks both English and Hindi, and she enjoys the opportunity to treat established and new patients. The practice accepts most major medical insurance plans.

Dr. Asnani was featured in the LA Times! Read more here:

http://www.latimes.com/science/la-me-vaccination-policy-20150210-story.html 

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. 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.

Rainilda Valencia, MD, FAAP, is a board-certified pediatrician with almost 40 years of experience treating children in the United States, Saudi Arabia, and the Philippines. She specializes in asthma and allergies and provides a wide range of medical services for her patients at Valencia Pediatrics in the High Desert area of Hesperia, Apple Valley, and Victorville, California. Dr. Valencia is fluent in English, Spanish, Arabic, and Tagalog.

Dr. Valencia earned her bachelor’s and medical degrees from the University of Santo Tomas in Manila, Philippines, and completed an internship and residency at the Medical City Hospital in Manila, where she was named Most Outstanding Intern and served as Chief Resident of the pediatrics department. After relocating to the US, she completed a second internship at St. Joseph’s Hospital and Medical Center in Phoenix and a second residency at Loma Linda University Children’s Hospital in Loma Linda, California, where she was honored with the Pediatric Emergency Medicine Award.

Dr. Valencia’s natural aptitude for medicine and dedication to her work has led her to always perform at the top of her field. She’s been recognized for her work with a number of awards, such as The Crossroads Rotary Club & The Unforgettables Foundation award for Best Pediatrician, the Inland Empire Health Plan’s Special Physician Recognition, the Knights of Columbus award for Physician of the Year, and the Filipino American Association of the High Desert’s Outstanding Citizen Achievement Award. She’s also a fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics, has been named a Victor Valley Health Care Leader by the California State Legislature, was voted as the Best Physician-Specialist of the Desert by readers of the Victorville Daily Press, and was honored with a Special Physician Recognition by Sanofi Pasteur for dedication to preventing infectious diseases and protecting human life through immunization.

In her professional career, Dr. Valencia has held a number of leadership positions at Victor Valley Global Medical Center in Victorville, such as Chairman and Vice Chairman of the Department of Pediatrics and Vice Chairman of the Maternity and Child Health Department. She was also a member of the Physician Advisory Committee at St. Mary Medical Center in Apple Valley, California.

Outside of her practice, Dr. Valencia volunteers her time to local events such as kids fairs and career days for various elementary schools. She’s also involved in medical missions that help third world countries in Asia. She lives in the High Desert with her husband and children and loves to cook, travel, and spend time with her family.

Deepika Saini, MD, FAAP, is a caring and compassionate pediatrician and an integral part of the team at Valencia Pediatrics. Through his role at the practice, Dr. Saini helps improve and preserve children’s health throughout the High Desert area of Hesperia, Apple Valley, and Victorville, California.

Education has always been a guiding force in Dr. Saini’s life. She began her studies at Loyola University in Chicago, Illinois. She remained in the area to earn her medical degree from Finch University Health Sciences/Chicago Medical School in North Chicago. 

Dr. Saini has provided pediatric care in various settings, including private practice and community health. She has also held leadership roles, including serving as medical director in a thriving pediatrics department. 

Dr. Saini brings more than two decades of experience to her work at Valencia Pediatrics. She still loves interacting with kids and helping them build the framework for healthy lives. She also has a wonderful and warm communication style, which parents appreciate. 

As a board-certified pediatric specialist, Dr. Saini strives to expand her skill set through continuing education and professional conferences. She is a proud member of the American Medical Association and the American Academy of Pediatrics.

Megan Reynolds, CPNP-PC, is a caring and knowledgeable pediatric nurse practitioner who’s a highly valued member of the Valencia Pediatrics family, treating patients at the practice’s office in Victorville, California, also serving patients in the High Desert area of Hesperia and Apple Valley.  Megan joined our team of primary care providers in February of 2014.

Megan graduated cum laude from California State University, Long Beach with a Bachelor of Science in nursing and a minor in anthropology. She stayed on at CSULB to earn her Master of Science in nursing, where she also served as the class representative of the California Nursing Student Association. Additionally, she was a member of the General Pediatrics Partnership Council at Miller Children’s & Women’s Hospital Long Beach during her education.

After finishing her training and before joining the family at Valencia Pediatrics, Megan worked as a registered nurse in the general pediatrics unit at Miller Children’s Hospital & Women’s Hospital, where she gained invaluable experience treating a wide range of pediatric patients.