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Dr. Kathy Zelken is returning as an aesthetic medicine provider after a hiatus since the birth of her daughters. She has served as the medical advisor of the Zelken Institute for Aesthetic Medicine since it was established in 2016. She has worked tirelessly in the background to ensure the highest level of excellence and quality in all aspects of patient care. She has had a keen eye for artistry since childhood, starting from being a classically trained artist. She graduated summa cum laude from the University of California Berkeley with a major in Molecular and Cell Biology and a minor in Art History. During medical school at the University of Texas Southwestern, she published papers with world-renowned plastic surgeon and former editor-in-chief of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery journal (the top journal in the field), Dr. Rod Rohrich. Her meticulous nature, extraordinary calmness, and friendly demeanor gained from close to a decade of working as a board-certified pediatrician in Orange County and doing some of the most delicate procedures on tiny babies will put the most anxious patients at ease. She is thrilled to help patients map out a comprehensive treatment plan to achieve their individual aesthetic goals and explain various nonsurgical procedures in detail. Her patients love her and seek her out for neuromodulator and facial contouring injections, skin rejuvenation, laser treatments, and so much more.

All kids deserve access to outstanding pediatric care, and for many families in and around Newport Beach and Tustin, California, Romit Kar, MD, of Kar's Pediatrics is the provider of choice. Patients and parents love working with Dr. Kar and enjoy his warm, personable nature. He has that special ability to make those in his care feel at ease.  

Preventive health is a central focus at Kar’s Pediatrics. Newborn care and well-child exams provide the routine screenings needed to identify potential areas of concern. They also serve as a setting for parents to receive science-based advice on any health topic of choice. Immunizations are available according to the guidelines set out by national health authorities. 

When illness or injuries arise, the team at Kar’s Pediatrics truly shines. Sick visits focus on accurate diagnostics and getting kids on a path toward relief as quickly as possible.

Parents also have access to care for childhood obesity, allergies, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), and more. No matter what challenges a family might face, Dr. Kar is here to provide compassionate, personalized care. 

The best way to learn more about all that Kar’s Pediatrics has to offer is by booking a time to come in and meet the team. Online scheduling is available, and visits can also be set up by phone.

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.

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.

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.

Board-certified pediatrician Song N. Tan, MD, FAAP, is honored to provide medical care for infants, children, and teens at his practice, Karing Pediatrics, in Long Beach, California. He specializes in helping children stay physically, mentally, and emotionally healthy through preventive health care, advanced treatments, and comprehensive services.

Dr. Tan received his Doctor of Medicine from the Phnom Penh University Faculty of Medicine in Phnom Penh, Cambodia. After graduating, he completed residency training in pediatrics at the University of Hawaii, John A. Burns School of Medicine, Kapiʽolani Medical Center for Women and Children, in Honolulu, Hawaii.

In addition to devoting time to his private practice, Dr. Tan serves as chair of the Department of Pediatrics at St. Mary Medical Center in Long Beach, California, and is on active staff at the Miller Children’s and Women’s Hospital (also in Long Beach). 

Dr. Tan has been recognized for his dedicated and inspiring work by numerous organizations. The most recent include the 2022 Points of Life Inspiration Honor Roll by the Points of Life Foundation (founded by President George H. W. Bush), the Katherine White Humanitarian Award presented to him by The Children’s Clinic in Long Beach, California, and the 2021 CAPtivating Causes Community Hero Award, which he received from the Cooperative of American Physicians.

With devotion to supporting the community, Dr. Tan has been actively involved in and the driving force behind many community groups. He is the founder and president of the Cambodian Health Professionals Association of America (CHPAA), a board member of Long Beach Memorial Medical Center/Miller Children’s Hospital, and on the advisory board of The Children’s Clinic.

Dr. Tan welcomes new patients at Karing Pediatrics, a multilingual practice where he speaks English, Khmer, French, Chinese, and Spanish (medical and conversational).

Board-certified pediatrician Chung H. Tsi, MD, FAAP, welcomes new patients and values his current patients at his private practice, Karing Pediatrics, in Long Beach, California. Dr. Tsi offers skilled care that supports the full scope of injuries, illnesses, and chronic diseases affecting children of all ages.

Dr. Tsi received his Doctor of Medicine from the National Taiwan University, College of Medicine in Taipei, Taiwan. He completed an internship at Hackensack Hospital in Hackensack, New Jersey, before finishing a residency in pediatrics at the College of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey in Newark, New Jersey. From there, he went to Long Beach, California, where he completed a neonatology fellowship at Long Beach Medical Center, Memorial Care.

Though Dr. Tsi has devoted the last 24 years to caring for children at Karing Pediatrics, he had earlier experience working as an associate neonatologist at St. Mary Medical Center in Long Beach and a lecturer at the Harbor-University of California Los Angeles Medical Center. He’s currently affiliated with St. Mary Medical Center and Memorial Medical Center in Long Beach, California.