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Trevan Fischer, MD, FACS, specializes in complex general surgical oncology and is certified by the American Board of Surgery. Dr. Fischer is an experienced surgeon who offers patients in Santa Monica, California, the latest surgical techniques, including minimally invasive surgeries, to help in the battle against cancer. His thorough understanding of the nature of cancer allows him to perform complex surgeries that help him diagnose and treat a number of conditions including breast cancer, skin cancers, and soft tissue sarcomas.

Outside of his private practice, Dr. Fischer continually strives to stay on top of the latest techniques in treating cancer and he’s involved with innovative clinical trials at the Saint John's Cancer Institute (formerly John Wayne Cancer Institute) in Santa Monica. He also serves as an assistant program director of the Donald L. Morton, MD Complex General Surgical Oncology Fellowship program at the Institute.

Dr. Fischer began his medical career at the University of Oklahoma in Oklahoma City, where he earned his medical degree in 2008. He completed his general surgery residency at the University of Florida in Gainesville in 2015, serving as chief resident from 2014-2015. In 2015, Dr. Fischer became a fellow at the John Wayne Cancer Institute where he completed two years of specialized surgical oncology training. 

To continue his education, Dr. Fischer is a member of the Society of Surgical Oncology, the American College of Surgeons, and the American Medical Association.

Over the course of his career, Dr. Fischer’s involvement in research and clinical trials has led to numerous articles, papers, and presentations in peer-reviewed publications and at national conferences.

Dr. Fischer is constantly exploring new ways to gain the upper hand on cancer through state-of-the-art surgical techniques and brings this experience to the Southern California area. He also accepts patients across all of Southern California, including Bakersfield, San Luis Obispo and Palm Springs. 

Dr. Fischer now has expanded his practice to Orange County and sees patients at both Providence St. Joseph and St. Jude. 

Dr. Martina Randall is a board-certified, fellowship-trained foot and ankle surgeon in the Greater Los Angeles, California region. Dr. Randall specializes in the foot, ankle, and lower leg surgery and has a particular interest in sports medicine. Patients can be seen in Burbank, West LA, and Fountain Valley.

Dr. Randall’s practice focuses on minimally invasive, arthroscopic surgery of the ankle, cartilage restoration, trauma, reconstruction, tendon and ligament repair, total ankle joint replacement, and cosmetic surgery such as bunion and hammertoe correction.

Dr. Randall graduated magna cum laude from the Cheyney University of Pennsylvania in 2009 and from medical school at Temple University in 2014 with her Doctorate of Podiatric Medicine.

While at Cheyney University, Dr. Randall was a member of the Women’s Basketball team earning conference team accolades and NCAA all-academic honors.

Following medical school, Dr. Randall completed her residency at Palmetto General Hospital, specializing in deformity correction, reconstruction, and lower leg trauma, including complex peri-and intra-articular fractures.

After residency, Dr. Randall completed one of the country’s few foot and ankle sports medicine fellowships at Virginia Mason Medical Center. While there, her subspecialty training emphasized cartilage restoration, ligament/tendon repair, and joint preserving surgical techniques for the foot and ankle, allowing patients to continue with their athletic careers and recreational activities.

During her fellowship at Virginia Mason Medical Center, Dr. Randall assisted the team physicians for the Seattle Seahawks(NFL), Seattle Storm(WNBA), and Seattle Sounders(MLS). She also serviced other sports teams, including multiple semi-professional, university, and high school teams in basketball, football, and track and field. One of Dr. Randall’s patients is competing in the Tokyo 2020 Olympics.

Dr. Randall is well known for her surgical skill and dedication to teaching. In addition to her surgical expertise, Dr. Randall is known for her humility, kind demeanor, and patient-friendly disposition. She treats every patient like family and believes that patient education and understanding are key to achieving excellent patient outcomes. Dr. Randall believes in extensive nonsurgical treatment options as well as advanced surgical techniques to help patients return to their previous level of function and activity.

In her free time, Dr. Randall likes to spend time with her family and friends in Southern California and back home in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. She enjoys basketball, running, golf, and fitness.

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Adam Ramin, MD, is board certified in urology, with sub-specialization in Urological Oncology and Robotic Surgery. His considerable medical expertise and surgical skills are enhanced by a true desire to provide a personalized, patient-first approach to medical care at his busy practice that’s located in the Century City district of Los Angeles.

Dr. Ramin received his medical degree from Mount Sinai School of Medicine in New York and completed his urological surgery residency at Loma Linda University Medical Center in 2000. He subsequently completed fellowship training in urological oncology and laparoscopic urology at City of Hope National Medical Center in Duarte, California.

After completing his fellowship training, Dr. Ramin joined the faculty at the City of Hope as Assistant Professor of Surgery. He was among the first few surgeons in the United States to perform robot-assisted laparoscopic prostatectomy using the da Vinci system.

Dr. Ramin has since performed more than 2000 laparoscopic and robotic procedures for prostate, kidney, and bladder cancers. He also provides innovative care for men and women experiencing urological issues such as prostatic enlargement, pelvic organ prolapse, erectile dysfunction, and urinary incontinence.

As an expert in prostate cancer and robotic laparoscopic prostatectomy, Dr. Ramin has published numerous articles and research papers regarding prostate cancer. He has also trained numerous urologists in the techniques of minimally invasive laparoscopy and robotic surgery.

Dr. Ramin is on staff at several prestigious medical institutions, including City of Hope National Medical Center, Cedars Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles, and Saint John's Health Center in Santa Monica, California.

For expert urological care that’s provided in a warm and friendly environment where patients come first, schedule a visit with Dr. Ramin.

Dr. David Magner is a double board-certified surgeon specializing in colorectal surgery. He serves as the Clinical Chief of the Division of Colorectal Surgery at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Beverly Hills, CA. Dr. Magner delivers expert laparoscopic and minimally-invasive colon and rectal surgical procedures and prioritizes interdisciplinary, patient-centered treatment for colorectal disease.

To make his patients as comfortable as possible, Dr. Magner emphasizes his skill in laparoscopy, a low-risk and minimally-invasive approach that requires only small incisions. He offers completely laparoscopic colon and rectal procedures even for surgeries typically performed in an “open” manner.

After his post-baccalaureate, pre-med training at Harvard University, Dr. Magner earned his medical degree from the University of California, Irvine, School of Medicine. He was appointed Academic Chief Resident during his general surgery residency at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center and continued his training as a fellow in Colon and Rectal Surgery at University of Miami/Jackson Memorial Hospital.

Before opening a private practice in Beverly Hills, Dr. Magner lent his patient-focused skills to the team of California Colorectal Surgeons. He’s proficient in treating all aspects of colorectal disease, including benign anorectal conditions, inflammatory bowel disease, pelvic floor dysfunction and advanced gastrointestinal malignancies.

As a faculty member in the Division of Colon and Rectal Surgery at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Dr. Magner’s research interests focus on improving clinical outcomes for surgical patients. His work has been published in multiple peer-reviewed journals and presented at several professional conferences, both nationally and internationally.

Karen Zaghiyan, MD, FACS, FASCRS, is a renowned expert and leader in in the field of colorectal surgery. As a board-certified colorectal surgeon Dr. Karen Zaghiyan sees patients in her practice in Los Angeles, California and does all major surgeries at Cedars Sinai Medical Center in Beverly HIlls, CA. Dr. Zaghiyan’s interests lie in providing minimally invasive treatments for conditions of the colon, rectum, and anus through the use of robotic, laparoscopic, transanal and natural orifice techniques.

Her special interests in colorectal cancer and inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) have driven her success as one of the early adopters and innovators of transanal total mesorectal excision (taTME) and transanal ileal pouch-anal anastomosis (taIPAA) for patients with rectal cancer and inflammatory bowel disease.

Dr. Zaghiyan is the Director of the Colorectal Cancer Tumor Board at the Samuel Oschin Comprehensive Cancer Institute at Cedars Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles. She is also the Associate Professor of Surgery and Program Director for the Colorectal Residency Program at Cedars Sinai Medical Center. 

Dr. Zaghiyan graduated magna cum laude with a Bachelor of Science in Biology from the University of California, Los Angeles. She then completed medical school at the University of California, San Diego before pursuing her general surgery residency and colon and rectal surgery fellowship at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles. During this time, she traveled to Singapore for additional training from international leaders in her field prior to return to Los Angeles to start her practice. 

Dr. Zaghiyan is an innovator and expert in her field who is regularly invited to speak and teach at top national and international conferences. She is the principal investigator of numerous local, national and international research projects with the goal to improve the care of patients with colorectal conditions. Her research focuses on practical issues in colorectal surgery such as the use of local nerve blocks to minimize surgical pain and improve recovery, early diet advancement, optimal steroid dose after IBD surgery, and quality of life after J-pouch surgery, to name a few. 

Dr. Zaghiyan remains dedicated to making advancements in her field, which directly impacts the well-being of her patients. With her clinical and research expertise along with her commitment to providing the highest-quality care, Dr. Zaghiyan delivers the most cutting-edge treatments for men and women with colon and rectal diseases.

Y.H. Salem, MD, FACS, runs a state-of-the-art medical practice specializing in vascular surgery, acid reflux surgery, and general surgery, at his offices in Huntington Beach, Foothill Ranch, and Anaheim, California.

With over 20 years of professional experience under his belt, he leads a friendly staff and employs cutting-edge technology to provide cosmetic and health benefits to patients dealing with varicose veins and spider veins stemming from a variety of causes.

At the practice’s warm, welcoming offices, they provide a host of innovative treatments for vascular disease, including ultrasound-guided procedures, injections, and laser treatments. Dr. Salem always takes considerable effort to minimize any scarring following medical procedures and maintains constant monitoring to evaluate the progress of his patients through recovery. They’re also highly skilled when it comes to providing surgical treatment for many other conditions, such as intestinal obstructions, lipomas, gallstones, and appendicitis.

One of the central tenets of Dr. Salem’s care is spending as much time as possible with each patient to develop individualized treatment plans and to allow time for addressing questions and concerns. Patient education is also essential and foundational to the practice’s overall approach to care, as Dr. Salem and the staff help each patient understand everything about their condition and treatment options.

If you’d like to schedule an appointment with Dr. Salem to learn more about the practice and what it can offer you, call or use the online booking tool today.

Y.H. Salem, MD, FACS, runs a state-of-the-art medical practice specializing in vascular surgery, acid reflux surgery, and general surgery, at his offices in Huntington Beach, Foothill Ranch, and Anaheim, California.

With over 20 years of professional experience under his belt, he leads a friendly staff and employs cutting-edge technology to provide cosmetic and health benefits to patients dealing with varicose veins and spider veins stemming from a variety of causes.

At the practice’s warm, welcoming offices, they provide a host of innovative treatments for vascular disease, including ultrasound-guided procedures, injections, and laser treatments. Dr. Salem always takes considerable effort to minimize any scarring following medical procedures and maintains constant monitoring to evaluate the progress of his patients through recovery. They’re also highly skilled when it comes to providing surgical treatment for many other conditions, such as intestinal obstructions, lipomas, gallstones, and appendicitis.

One of the central tenets of Dr. Salem’s care is spending as much time as possible with each patient to develop individualized treatment plans and to allow time for addressing questions and concerns. Patient education is also essential and foundational to the practice’s overall approach to care, as Dr. Salem and the staff help each patient understand everything about their condition and treatment options.

If you’d like to schedule an appointment with Dr. Salem to learn more about the practice and what it can offer you, call or use the online booking tool today.

Joseph Sedrak, MD, FAAD, FACMS, FASDS, is a board-certified dermatologist and board-certified micrographic dermatology surgeon, providing expert skin care services at California Dermatology Physicians in Huntington Beach, California. 

After graduating at the top of his class at the University of South Alabama College of Medicine in Mobile, Alabama, Dr. Sedrak completed his general surgery training at the University of California at Los Angeles (UCLA). He then went on to finish his intensive dermatology residency at Loma Linda University in Loma Linda, California.

Dedicated to advancing his training and skill set, Dr. Sedrak pursued a fellowship in Mohs micrographic surgery and procedural dermatology with world-renowned Mohs surgeon Abel Torres, MD, JD, MBA, FAAD, FACMS. Dr. Sedrak also trained with plastic surgeons, advancing his skills in skin surgery so he can treat complex cases. 

A native of Southern California, Dr. Sedrak relocated to Houston, Texas, and built a dermatology practice while raising his family. At his practice in Houston, Dr. Sedrak treated more than 10,000 skin cancer patients and is heralded as a leader in the field. 

Dr. Sedrak is a fellow of the American Academy of Dermatology (FAAD) and has authored chapters in textbooks for dermatologists and dermatology students. 

At California Dermatology Physicians, Dr. Sedrak combines his education and experience to provide patients with high-quality dermatology care using the most advanced tools and techniques available. 

When not at the office, Dr. Sedrak spends time with his wife, dermatologist Sylvia Sedrak, DO, and their four daughters.

A Los Angeles native, Dr. Soleymani completed his undergraduate studies in Evolutionary Biology at UCLA. He went on to graduate from the University of California, Irvine School of Medicine, during which time he was awarded numerous accolades for academic excellence and was inducted into the prestigious Alpha Omega Alpha honor society, considered widely to be the highest award bestowed in medical school.

Dr. Soleymani completed his internship at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, where he was awarded the UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine Excellence in Teaching with Humanism Award. He then went on to complete his residency at Stanford University in Palo Alto, California, one of the world’s most premier dermatology training programs. While at Stanford, Dr. Soleymani worked with world-renowned experts in cutaneous oncology and complex skin diseases and was the recipient of various academic awards and distinctions. 

Following residency, Dr. Soleymani completed a rigorous fellowship in Mohs Micrographic Surgery, Cutaneous Oncology, and Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery at the Zitelli and Brodland Skin Cancer Center under the tutelage of John Zitelli, M.D., considered by many to be  the world’s most prestigious and competitive fellowship program. His fellowship was directed by both John Zitelli, M.D. and David Brodland, M.D, widely considered to be two of the pre-eminent leading authorities in Mohs surgery. Notably,  Dr. Soleymani’s fellowship director, Dr. John A. Zitelli, MD, was trained directly by Dr. Frederic E. Mohs himself, the founder and pioneer of Mohs surgery. This direct lineage from Dr. Mohs enables Dr. Soleymani provides his patients with the highest-quality Mohs surgery possible. Additionally and in much acclaim, Dr. Soleymani’s unique fellowship training was the only program in the world that included fellowship training in both Mohs Micrographic Surgery and Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery as well.  As a result he is one of only a handful of Mohs Surgeons in the world with dedicated specialized training in Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery as well, allowing him to provide the best possible functional and aesthetic reconstructive results. 

Dr. Soleymani also completed a fellowship in dermatopharmacology, clinical trials and drug development at the famed Ronald O. Perelman Department of Dermatology at NYU in New York City.  During this time, he was a co-investigator for over 14 different investigator-initiated and industry-sponsored, multi-center, phase I-III clinical trials developing new drugs for various diseases in dermatology. His work during his fellowship earned him the coveted Maurice Husik, M.D. Award for Best Research.

Prior to establishing California Dermatology and Mohs Surgery Specialists, Dr. Soleymani practiced as a full-time Clinical Professor of Dermatology and Dermatologic Surgery at UCLA, where he was also the Director of the Pigmented Lesions and Melanoma Clinic, as well as Co-Director of Mohs Micrographic Surgery and Dermatologic Oncology Fellowship Education and Resident Surgery Education programs. 

During his tenure at UCLA, Dr. Soleymani received both local and national acclaim for introducing landmark and pioneering  surgical treatments for complex, high-risk and challenging skin cancers. He introduced advanced Mohs micrographic surgery with intra-operative immunostaining to UCLA,  pioneered groundbreaking work for the treatment of early-stage melanomas on the head and neck developed UCLA’s first Mohs Surgery for Melanoma program.  He also pioneered the creation and utilization of advanced intra-operative immunostaining during surgery for high-risk, complex and rare-skin cancers, which allowed for much higher tumor cure rates and greater successful clearance of the most challenging tumors.  As a result of his pioneering work, Dr. Soleymani was able to make tremendous improvements in patient outcomes and quality of care. 

In addition to clinical patient care, Dr. Soleymani remains robustly active in academic research, continuing to publish numerous scientific papers in peer-reviewed journals and book chapters in textbooks. He has lectured and continues to present at local, regional, and national academic conferences and remains active in clinical and translational research regarding dermatologic oncology and surgical reconstruction. He is considered by many to be a key thought leader and national expert in skin cancer treatment.

In his spare time, Dr. Soleymani enjoys spending quality time with his wife and sons, staying active, and traveling.

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Dana Brems, DPM, is a foot and ankle surgeon practicing at The Foot and Ankle Sports Institute, which has locations in North Hollywood, Burbank, Glendale, Agoura Hills, and Los Angeles, California. 

Dr. Dana is a native of Southern California and completed her bachelor's degree majoring in biology and environmental science at Whittier College before embarking on her journey to become a Doctor of Podiatric Medicine at Western University of Health Sciences in Pomona.

After completing the rigorous four-year curriculum, she was selected for a prestigious three-year surgical residency program at MemorialCare Long Beach. During this time, Dr. Dana was exposed to a wide variety of foot and ankle pathologies and underwent extensive training in elective and trauma surgery at this Level 2 trauma center.

Her additional training at the nearby Veterans Affairs hospital emphasized limb preservation and wound care, particularly for patients with diabetes. Dr. Dana has trained with renowned Los Angeles podiatrists and employs innovative cosmetic surgical techniques to minimize scarring and postoperative swelling.

While her expertise includes surgical intervention, she prioritizes non-surgical approaches as the first line of therapy whenever possible. Dr. Dana's guiding philosophy is to treat every patient with the same level of care and compassion she would want for her own family members.

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Emily Chau, DPM, is a highly skilled foot and ankle surgeon with a commitment to excellence. She sees patients at The Foot and Ankle Sports Institute, which has locations in North Hollywood, Burbank, Glendale, Agoura Hills, and Los Angeles, California.

Utilizing her extensive medical training, Dr. Chau treats all manners of foot and ankle concerns, including but not limited to sports injuries, trauma/fractures, bunions, and reconstructive foot and ankle surgery.

Dr. Chau hales from Seattle, Washington, and obtained her Bachelor of Science in cellular and molecular biology at the University of Washington in Seattle. At the University of Washington, she began her medical journey while volunteering at the University of Washington Medical Center and Seattle Children's Hospital. Dr. Chau obtained her Doctorate in Podiatric Medicine from Dr. William M. Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine at Rosalind Franklin University of Science and Medicine, North Chicago, Illinois.

Dr. Chau continued her medical education by joining the residency program at the Baltimore Veterans Affairs and University of Maryland Medical Center, where a heavy focus was placed on wound care, limb salvage, and preservation, along with complex reconstructive foot and ankle surgery and minimally invasive foot surgery.

Dr. Chau is pleased to be a member of the highly trained physicians working at The Foot and Ankle Sports Institute. She brings her experience to help all patients remain healthy and active and to treat all concerns patients may have.

Dr. Chau's interests beyond medicine include outdoor activities, including hiking, swimming, archery, and skiing. She also greatly enjoys taking her dog, Orion, to explore new terrains and locations.

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Dr. Martina Randall is a board-certified, fellowship-trained foot and ankle surgeon in the Greater Los Angeles, California region. Dr. Randall specializes in the foot, ankle, and lower leg surgery and has a particular interest in sports medicine. Patients can be seen in Burbank, West LA, and Fountain Valley.

Dr. Randall’s practice focuses on minimally invasive, arthroscopic surgery of the ankle, cartilage restoration, trauma, reconstruction, tendon and ligament repair, total ankle joint replacement, and cosmetic surgery such as bunion and hammertoe correction.

Dr. Randall graduated magna cum laude from the Cheyney University of Pennsylvania in 2009 and from medical school at Temple University in 2014 with her Doctorate of Podiatric Medicine.

While at Cheyney University, Dr. Randall was a member of the Women’s Basketball team earning conference team accolades and NCAA all-academic honors.

Following medical school, Dr. Randall completed her residency at Palmetto General Hospital, specializing in deformity correction, reconstruction, and lower leg trauma, including complex peri-and intra-articular fractures.

After residency, Dr. Randall completed one of the country’s few foot and ankle sports medicine fellowships at Virginia Mason Medical Center. While there, her subspecialty training emphasized cartilage restoration, ligament/tendon repair, and joint preserving surgical techniques for the foot and ankle, allowing patients to continue with their athletic careers and recreational activities.

During her fellowship at Virginia Mason Medical Center, Dr. Randall assisted the team physicians for the Seattle Seahawks(NFL), Seattle Storm(WNBA), and Seattle Sounders(MLS). She also serviced other sports teams, including multiple semi-professional, university, and high school teams in basketball, football, and track and field. One of Dr. Randall’s patients is competing in the Tokyo 2020 Olympics.

Dr. Randall is well known for her surgical skill and dedication to teaching. In addition to her surgical expertise, Dr. Randall is known for her humility, kind demeanor, and patient-friendly disposition. She treats every patient like family and believes that patient education and understanding are key to achieving excellent patient outcomes. Dr. Randall believes in extensive nonsurgical treatment options as well as advanced surgical techniques to help patients return to their previous level of function and activity.

In her free time, Dr. Randall likes to spend time with her family and friends in Southern California and back home in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. She enjoys basketball, running, golf, and fitness.

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Babak (Bobby) Eghbalieh, MD, serves patients at the premier aesthetics and wellness practice, BSN Regenerative Institute, located in Sherman Oaks, California. 

Dr. Eghbalieh finished his undergraduate degree at University Of California, Irvine, and completed his medical degree at the Sackler School Of Medicine through Tel Aviv University in Tel Aviv, Israel. He returned to the United States to complete his internship at SUNY Downstate Medical Center, and then his residency in general surgery at Fresno Medical Center in Fresno, California, through University of California, San Francisco (UCSF). Dr. Eghbalieh furthered his medical training in pancreatic and hepatobiliary surgery at the Cleveland Clinic. 

Having spent the last decade as academic faculty at UCSM’s department of surgery, Dr. Eghbalieh is now an associate clinical professor of surgery at the university. During his tenure at UCSF, he has served in many roles including Vice-Chair of Surgery, Director of Robotic Surgery, Co-Director of the HPB & GI Oncology, Cancer Liaison Physician (CLP) to the Commission of Cancer, Chair of the Cancer Committee, and the Chairman of the Executive Committee at the Community Medical Centers (CMC) in Fresno, California.

Currently, Dr. Eghbalieh is the Director of Hepatobiliary Pancreatic Surgery and the Director of Robotic Surgery at Providence Holy Cross Medical Center (PHCMC) in Mission Hills, California. He also serves as the Chair of the Cancer Committee and Cancer Liaison Physician for the cancer program at PHCMC. Throughout his years of experience, he’s developed an amazing passion for taking care of patients with cancer, providing state-of-the-art treatments and a personalized, multidisciplinary plan of care. 

He’s been recognized with a number of awards, including the American Cancer Society 2012 Physician Innovation Award for his work with pancreatic cancer patients; the Leukemia Lymphoma Society’s 2015 Man of the Year for Central California, and the Outstanding Leadership Award in 2017 for his role in the CMC Cancer Committee. His passion for treating pancreatic cancer patients also led him to serve as the Co-Chair of the Los Angeles Executive Leadership Committee for Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (PANCAN). Dr. Eghbalieh currently oversees and runs the only pancreatic cancer patient support group in the San Fernando Valley and one of three in all of Los Angeles. 

Dr. Eghbalieh has been very active in teaching the next generation of surgeons. He also has contributed to multiple research publications, abstracts, presentations at national meetings, and book chapters. To better serve those in his community, Dr. Eghbalieh is fluent in Persian, Spanish, Arabic, and English. 

Dr. George T. Pisimisis, with his extensive 20-year tenure in vascular and endovascular surgery, recently held the position of Associate Professor of Vascular Surgery in the Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery at The University of Texas.

Dr. Pisimisis began his illustrious medical career upon graduating from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Greece. He further honed his skills through diverse fellowships at the Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, TX, and the University of Illinois at Chicago, IL. He completed his general surgery residency at the University of Nebraska Medical Center (UNMC) and pursued a vascular surgery fellowship at the Mayo Clinic.

His academic and leadership endeavors are noteworthy. Dr. Pisimisis served as the Medical Director of the Fenestrated Endovascular Aortic Repair Program at the Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center and led the Vascular Ultrasound Lab at Baylor College of Medicine. Additionally, he held a joint appointment as an Associate Professor in Interventional Radiology at The University of Texas. His committee roles have included participation in Acute Critical Care at the UT MD Anderson Cancer Center and the Pelvic Sarcoma Center of Excellence.

Dr. Pisimisis’ professional accomplishments have been widely recognized. The University of Nebraska lauded him as an Outstanding Surgery Resident, and he was acknowledged as one of the Top 1% physician performers in 2018 by UT MD Anderson Cancer Center. His academic brilliance was evident during his studies in Athens, where he was honored for ranking in the top 5% of his class. Moreover, the Mayo Clinic presented him with the Clinical Research Excellence Award in Vascular Surgery.

An accomplished scholar, Dr. Pisimisis has authored over 40 peer-reviewed research articles and numerous book chapters. His dedication to education is demonstrated by his mentorship of more than 90 residents and fellows, significantly contributing to their professional growth and the broader medical community.

Patients all around the country seek the expertise of board-certified plastic and reconstructive surgeon Jonathan Zelken, MD. From his office in Newport Beach, California, Dr. Zelken stands out amongst his peers and colleagues for his expertise in facelift procedures and facial contouring. He is board-certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery – the most selective and prestigious certifying organization. This certification makes Dr. Zelken uniquely qualified and committed to delivering natural and transformative results to his patients. It is no secret that Dr. Zelken is dedicated to helping patients achieve their aesthetic goals while maintaining their one-of-a-kind features. His exceptional qualifications, combined with his personalized approach, make him a trusted expert in the field.

Raised in New England, Dr. Zelken developed an early fascination with the enhancing abilities of the field. Driven by his desire to impact the lives of his patients positively, he embarked on a career in plastic surgery with a focus on delivering natural and rejuvenating outcomes. He earned his undergraduate degree in biology from the prestigious and competitive Cornell University in Ithaca, New York. He then pursued his degree in medicine at Tufts University in Medford, Massachusetts. Graduating at the top of his class, he completed his plastic surgery training at the prestigious Johns Hopkins Hospital. Dr. Zelken also underwent specialized training during a microsurgery fellowship in Taiwan under the guidance of the world’s foremost microsurgeon. 

If that wasn’t enough, Dr. Zelken’s dedication to continual learning is proven time and time again. He has made significant contributions to the field through his research, authoring over 50 scientific articles and demonstrating a passion for teaching.

In his practice, Dr. Zelken offers a comprehensive range of reconstructive and aesthetic surgeries for the breasts, body, and face. His expertise extends to advanced techniques such as facial contouring and the utilization of innovative technologies. As a trainer for BodyTite, a state-of-the-art radiofrequency skin tightening device, he remains at the forefront of the latest advancements in minimally invasive and non-surgical rejuvenation treatments.

Dr. Zelken’s unwavering commitment to his patients is evident in his willingness to undertake the most challenging facial reconstruction cases. He is highly regarded in the Orange County community for his exceptional skills, meticulous approach, and ability to achieve remarkable results, even in complex situations.

Dr. Umesh Bhagia is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon serving patients at ARC Orthopedic Group in West Hills and Thousand Oaks, California. His practice is focused on hip, knee, and shoulder replacement surgeries.

As an orthopedic surgeon, Dr. Bhagia takes pride in having the opportunity to play a role in improving patient’s quality of life. He puts compassionate care first and stays informed on the latest techniques in the field, including minimally invasive surgery, hip resurfacing, and computer navigation-assisted surgery. He also believes it is important to discuss in detail diagnosis and treatment options with the patient and family to ensure the best decisions and recovery for his patients.

Outside the office, Dr. Bhagia enjoys spending time traveling. Originally from Baroda, India, he currently lives in the West Valley with his wife and daughter.

Dr. Bhagia is currently accepting new patients and welcomes them to schedule an appointment. Call ARC Orthopedic Group or book a consultation online today.

• gastric bypass, including minimally invasive Roux-en-Y bypass
• gastric banding, including the Lap-Band system
• sleeve gastrectomy
• hernia surgery
• heartburn (GERD) surgery
• revisional bariatric surgery
• SmartLipo
• medically supervised diet and nutrition

As a leading bariatric specialist, Dr. Liu understands the unique issues that confront weight-loss patients before and after losing weight, and he provides supportive care prior to and following surgery to help ensure the best possible short- and long-term results.

After earning his bachelor's degree in chemistry from the University of Chicago, Dr. Liu completed his M.D. at the prestigious University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine, followed by his residency, internship and fellowship at UCLA Medical Center, Department of Surgery, where he also served as Administrative Chief Resident.

Before opening his current practice, Dr. Liu served as staff surgeon at the West Los Angeles Veterans Hospital; medical director of minimally invasive bariatric surgery at Century City Hospital and Midway/Olympia Hospital; medical director of bariatric surgery at Garden Grove Hospital; and clinical assistant professor of surgery at UCLA School of Medicine. For seven years, he has been named a Southern California Super Doctor. He has also held several committee appointments at UCLA and local medical centers.

Dr. Liu is dedicated to offering his patients the most advanced, safest treatment options in a state-of-the-art medical center geared toward providing individualized care and attention. From establishing goals and expectations to learning new eating behaviors and lifestyle habits, Dr. Liu is firmly committed to helping each patient successfully complete their weight-loss journey.