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About the Practice

SexBugs is a medical practice that offers exceptional telemedicine services to patients throughout the United States. Led by double board-certified in urogynecology and pelvic surgery, specialist Aram Bonni, MD, FACS, FACOG, SexBugs is based in Beverly Hills, California. 

With nearly 30 years of professional experience, Dr. Bonni provides comprehensive gynecological care, with an emphasis on sexually transmitted infection (STI) treatment, at SexBugs.

Dr. Bonni and the SexBugs team are proud to run a telemedicine-based practice. This means patients can turn to SexBugs for STI diagnosis, management, and treatment from anywhere in the United States through virtual services like audio and video chat. 

The team provides a wide range of telemedicine services, including the diagnosis and treatment of gonorrhea, chlamydia, human papillomavirus (HPV), and trichomoniasis. They also provide personalized family planning care and contraceptive services.

Dr. Bonni graduated from Ankara University in Turkey with honors in 1991. He later completed a general surgery residency through St. Joseph Mercy Hospital, a University of Michigan affiliated program in Ann Arbor, Michigan. He also completed an additional obstetrics and gynecology residency at Cook County Hospital and Rush University Medical Center in Chicago, Illinois, in 1998.  

With a passion for continuing education, Dr. Bonni completed a three-year combined urogynecology and reconstructive pelvic surgery fellowship in Harbor-UCLA and UCLA Medical Center programs in Los Angeles, California. He later went to Newport Beach Center for Surgery in California for a cosmetic surgery fellowship. 

Dr. Bonni is the only surgeon with approved fellowship training in both Urogynecology-Pelvic Surgery and Cosmetic Surgery. He is double board-certified in Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery and Obstetrics and Gynecology. He is board eligible by the American Board of Cosmetic Surgery. His scope of practice extends from gynecology, female bladder matters, urinary incontinence, and pelvic floor disorders to advanced and minimally invasive surgeries including robotic surgery. He also offers many state-of-the-art cosmetic gynecological surgeries such as Laser Vaginal Rejuvenation, Labioplasty, PRP and Stem Cell-enriched injections to enhance female sexual function as well as wellness and anti-aging treatments. He has lectured nationally and internationally. He is a member of many prestigious societies such as the American College of Surgeons, American Society of Laparoendoscopic Surgeons, and the American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery. Dr. Bonni is also a leading surgeon in Tubal Reversal Surgery and Essure Reversal Surgery.

Thanks to his extensive training, Dr. Bonni can deliver the most advanced and immediate treatments for sexually transmitted infections and diseases to patients in a cost-effective, comfortable, and safe environment.

To schedule an immediate telemedicine appointment at SexBugs, reserve your virtual visit online today.

Dr. Martin K. Gelbard is a proud member of the team at Urology Associates Medical Group in Burbank, California. He attended Burbank High School and then went on to enroll at Stanford University. He earned his medical degree from the University of California at Davis. After receiving his Doctor of Medicine degree, Dr. Gelbard completed a general surgery internship and residency at the Sacramento Medical Center. Finally, he spent four years in a urology residency at UCLA.

Dr. Gelbard is certified by the American Board of Urology. He has practiced privately in Burbank, California, since 1982. He works as an Assistant Clinical Professor of Urology at the UCLA School of Medicine, and he's a consulting urologist to the Sepulveda Veteran’s Administration Hospital. Also, Dr. Gelbard has served as a consulting editor to the Journal of Urology and Chief of Surgery at St. Joseph Medical Center.

Dr. Gelbard contributes to many different professional organizations, including the Society for Impotence Research, the Society of Genitourinary Reconstructive Surgeons, and the American Urologic Association. He's especially interested in reconstructive surgery and has published in this field extensively.

Patients can schedule an appointment with Dr. Gelbard by contacting Urology Associates Medical Group today.

Dr. Philip Weintraub has been part of Urology Associates Medical Group, located in Burbank, California, since 1987. He completed his undergraduate degree at Pomona College, where he graduated with honors. He received his medical education at the University of Southern California School of Medicine. After graduating from medical school, he completed a six-year Surgical and Urology residency at the University of Southern California. Dr. Weintraub also has a Master's in Business Administration from UCLA.

He's certified by the American Board of Urology. He has served as the Chief of Urology at Providence Saint Joseph’s Medical Center, and has been on the Board of Directors of the Western Section of the American Urologic Association. Dr. Weintraub is currently working as Assistant Clinical Professor of Urology at the USC School of Medicine.

Dr. Weintraub has a particular interest in the treatment of incontinence and prostate cancer. He's the president-elect of the California Urologic Association, and he's a member of several other professional organizations as well.

Patients can make an appointment with Dr. Weintraub by contacting Urology Associates Medical Group. The practice is currently welcoming new patients.

Shahin Chandrasoma, MD, is one of the skilled urologists practicing at Pasadena Urological Medical Group in Pasadena, California. His mission is to provide comprehensive urological care to individuals living in Southern California. 

A lifelong Los Angeleno, Dr. Chandrasoma spent a total of fifteen years at the University of Southern California, where he completed a Bachelor of Science in biological sciences, a Bachelor of Arts in creative writing, earned a Doctor of Medicine, and completed a residency in urology.

He then received additional fellowship training in minimally invasive urologic surgery, including laparoscopic/robotic surgery and endourology.

Dr. Chandrasoma is currently the only urologist in Pasadena with additional fellowship training in minimally invasive urology, including laparoscopy, surgical robotics, and endourology.

Outside of the office, Dr. Chandrasoma's interests include writing, art, film, and cooking. He lives in Pasadena with his wife and three children.

To schedule an appointment with Dr. Chandrasoma and the team at Pasadena Urological Medical Group, call the office or request an appointment online today.

John W. Edwards, MD, is a board-certified urologist at Pasadena Urological Medical Group, providing complete urology care to people of all ages living in and around Pasadena, California, and throughout Los Angeles County.

Dr. Edwards began his professional pursuits at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), where he earned his undergraduate degree. He then enrolled at the California University of Science and Medicine (formerly the California College of Medicine), where he earned his Doctor of Medicine.

Before entering private practice, Dr. Edwards completed an internship at Kern Medical in Bakersfield, California (formerly Kern County General Hospital), and a general surgery residency at the United States Naval Hospital in San Diego, California.

Dr. Edwards has served in various positions during his career, including attending urologist, clinical instructor, and attending staff. He proudly holds membership in several professional organizations, including the American Urological Association and the American Board of Urology.

Dr. Edwards welcomes anyone seeking improved urological health to Pasadena Urological Medical Group.

Michael B. Bishai, MD, is one of the accomplished urologists practicing at Pasadena Urological Medical Group in Pasadena, California. He is committed to providing state-of-the-art urological care to individuals living in and around the Greater Los Angeles area. 

Dr. Bishai was born in Cairo, Egypt, and came to California for his surgical and urological residencies at White Memorial Medical Center and the University of California at Davis.

He has proudly served the urologic needs of the community of Pasadena for over thirty years. To better serve the diverse communities of Southern California, Dr. Bishai is fluent in several languages, including English, Arabic, Armenian, and French. 

Dr. Bishai believes it is essential to clearly explain to patients their condition and the recommended course of treatment. He takes time to explain their treatment options and answers any questions they may have. 

Dr. Bishai lives in Los Angeles with his wife and twin sons, and his beloved dogs.

To schedule an appointment with Dr. Bishai and the team at Pasadena Urological Medical Group, call the office or request an appointment online at any time.

Scott Zeitlin, MD, is one of the top urologic surgeons in the Los Angeles area. His practice, Los Angeles Infertility and Prostatitis, has locations in Century City, Santa Monica, and Tarzana, California.

Dr. Zeitlin is an internationally recognized specialist in fertility, microsurgery, prostate health, and erectile dysfunction. For more than 25 years, he’s been helping men overcome fertility challenges. His skill in diagnosing and treating male infertility has helped countless couples achieve their goal of parenthood.

Dr. Zeitlin completed CUNY Brooklyn College’s prestigious coordinated BA-MD program. He earned his Medical Doctorate at SUNY Downstate Medical Center, also

located in Brooklyn, New York. He also completed his junior residency in surgery and urology residency at SUNY Downstate.

During his Urology residency, Dr. Zeitlin studied urologic oncology at the Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center. After completing his residency he was a clinical fellow at the University of California Los Angeles Department of Urology. Since 1998, he’s taught at the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA and has gone from an instructor to Clinical Professor of Urology.

He’s been honored 3 times as the Clinical Faculty Member of the Year in the UCLA Department of Urology and received a Master Teacher in Urology Award from the SUNY-Downstate Alumni Association. In addition to teaching, he performed NIH-funded research at UCLA for over a decade.

Dr. Zeitlin’s colleagues have selected him to Super Doctors 14 years in a row. Los Angeles Magazine named him a “Top Doctor” in 2019. He currently belongs to the American Urologic Association, American Society for Reproductive Medicine, Society for the Study of Male Reproduction, and was previously on the Pacific Coast Reproductive Society’s board of directors. In 2020, Dr. Zeitlin was awarded the UCLA Urology Voluntary Clinical Faculty of the Year for the 3rd time by the UCLA Urology residents. 

Though Dr. Zeitlin is grateful for the recognition he’s received as a clinician, professor, and researcher, his greatest reward is helping patients start families and overcome urological conditions. Call to schedule a consultation with Dr. Zeitlin today.

EXPERIENCE AND HONORS

Selected to Super Doctors for fourteen consecutive years
UCLA Clinical Faculty Member of the Year three times
Master Teacher in Urology Award from the SUNY-Downstate Alumni Association
Clinical Professor of Urology at the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA
Former Director of Pacific Coast Reproductive Society
Reviewer for Urology, Journal of Urology, Fertility and Sterility, and Human Reproduction
Over 10 years of NIH-funded research at UCLA

MEMBERSHIPS

American Urologic Association
American Society for Reproductive Medicine
Society for the Study of Male Reproduction
Pacific Coast Reproductive Society, Board of Directors

Kiavash Nikkhou, MD, a board-certified urologist practicing in Thousand Oaks, California. At his private practice, he is proud to provide comprehensive, high-quality care.

He completed his undergraduate studies at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) and graduated summa cum laude with a Bachelor of Science in physiological sciences and neuroscience. He graduated from Yale School of Medicine and completed his medical thesis on “Role of Active Surveillance in Small Renal Masses.” 

Dr. Nikkhou is passionate about public health and decreasing health disparities. While at Yale, he provided free health care to the uninsured through HAVEN Free Clinic, performed surgery abroad in Zambia, completed the Connecticut Health Foundation Health Leadership Fellows Program, and was on the board of the Yale Latino Medical Association.

Dr. Nikkhou completed his surgery internship and residency in urology at the LAC + USC Medical Center. At USC, he trained and operated with some of the most world-renowned experts in laparoscopic and robotic urologic surgery, open urologic oncology, endourology, and female pelvic medicine and reconstructive surgery. 

While Dr. Nikkhou enjoys all aspects of urology, he is particularly interested in improving his patients’ quality of life and shortening their time to recovery using minimally invasive techniques and robotic surgery. At his practice, he provides treatments for benign prostatic hyperplasia, bladder cancer, elevated PSA, erectile dysfunction, hematuria, kidney stones, and low testosterone.

Throughout his education and training career, Dr. Nikkhou has been a strong patient advocate. He treats patients as a whole and not as a condition, and does everything he can to help patients heal.

Dr. Nikkhou is married and has two young children. Outside of medicine, he enjoys traveling and the outdoors, cooking, and fitness. He is fluent in English, Spanish, and Farsi (Persian).

Kyle K. Himsl, MD is a board-certified urologist with nearly 30 years of professional experience. Located in Thousand Oaks, California, Dr. Himsl combines friendly, patient-centered care with the latest urological treatments for men and women in the Greater Los Angeles area. He specializes in the evaluation and management of cancers, infections, stones, and disorders that affect the genitoiurinary tract.

Following graduation from the Keck School of Medicine at the University of Southern California, Dr. Himsl completed his internship and residency at Kaiser Permanente hospitals and a fellowship through the American College of Surgeons.

A firm believer in involving patients in their own care, Dr. Himsl makes sure they have the utmost in treatment information and education so they can make informed decisions about their health journey.

Since 1999, Dr. Himsl has been involved in the development of the Thousand Oaks Surgical Hospital and was President of the Joint Operating Committee from 2005-2008. He has also served the medical community as Chair of Surgical Peer Review for Los Robles Hospital and Chairman of the Quality Care Committee at Los Robles Hospital. Currently, he is Vice-Chairman of the Board of Trustees for Los Robles Hospital.

Away from his practice, Dr. Himsl loves spending time with his wife, Dr. Karie McMurray, and two children. He can frequently be found skiing in his home state of Colorado. An avid fan of community sports, Dr. Himsl is a head baseball coach for the Westlake Baseball Association and head softball coach for the Westlake Agoura Girls Softball Association.