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Gene Kim, MD, is a board-certified cardiologist at COR Healthcare Medical Associates in Los Angeles. At the practice’s locations in Torrance and Manhattan Beach, California, he treats patients of all ages and specializes in cardiac electrophysiology, general cardiology, interventional cardiology, and adult congenital heart disease.

Dr. Kim earned his medical degree at Brown University in Providence, Rhode Island, before moving to California to complete an internal medicine residency at Los Angeles County+USC Medical Center. Dr. Kim continued his advanced medical training with fellowships in cardiology at Harbor-UCLA Medical Center in West Carson, California, and cardiac electrophysiology at the Good Samaritan Hospital in Los Angeles and Harbor-UCLA Medical Center.

He maintains certification in both cardiovascular disease and clinical cardiac electrophysiology by the American Board of Internal Medicine. He is fluent in English and Korean.

When he’s not diagnosing and treating patients with heart issues, Dr. Kim and his wife enjoy spending time with their two young sons and participating in all types of sports.

James Matchison, MD, is an experienced physician at COR Healthcare Medical Associates who holds board certifications in internal medicine, interventional cardiology, adult cardiovascular disease, and adult comprehensive echocardiography. With a broad range of experience, Dr. Matchison is proud to serve the communities of Torrance and Redondo Beach, California.

Dr. Matchison earned his undergraduate degree from the University of Arizona in Tucson, before attending Ohio State University College of Medicine and Public Health in his hometown of Columbus, Ohio. He later completed his residency at Harbor-UCLA Medical Center in Torrance, California, and a general cardiology and interventional cardiology fellowship at Kaiser Permanente Los Angeles Medical Center in Los Angeles.

As an experienced cardiologist, Dr. Matchison specializes in the management of advanced cardiac disease, cardiac catheterization, coronary stent placement,  echocardiography, transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR), and stress echocardiography.

He stays up-to-date with the latest treatments and is a member of the American Society of Cardiology and American Society of Echocardiography. Dr. Matchison has practiced in the South Bay area since 2012. Outside of work, he enjoys spending time with his family outdoors and exercising.

Parham Parto, MD, MPH, FACC, is an interventional cardiologist at Parto Heart & Vascular in Los Angeles and Newport Beach, California, providing care for patients throughout Southern California. Dr. Parto is board-certified in cardiovascular disease and internal medicine.

A Southern California native, Dr. Parto grew up in Irvine, attending the University of California, Irvine for his Bachelor of Science in biological sciences with a minor in educational studies. He then completed his Master of Public Health in health administration at Loma Linda University in Loma Linda, California.

After earning his Doctor of Medicine at St. George’s University School of Medicine in True Blue, Grenada, West Indies, Dr. Parto completed his internal medicine internship and residency program at the University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston, Texas, rising to the top of his class and serving as chief resident.

Dr. Parto did his fellowship in cardiovascular disease at the Ochsner Clinic in New Orleans, Louisiana, training with the top experts in the field. 

He pursued further specialized training in interventional cardiology and peripheral vascular intervention at VCU School of Medicine in Richmond, Virginia. 

Currently, Dr. Parto is the Chief of Cardiology at St. Vincent Medical Center and the Director of Vascular Diseases at California Hospital Medical Center, both in Los Angeles. He has treated a wide range of cardiovascular conditions, won awards, and produced a number of publications. 

Dr. Parto is a well-recognized, highly skilled physician who’s committed to the health and recovery of his patients and well-liked for his compassionate bedside manner. 

Dr. Shaun Daneshrad, MD, FACC, is a leading internist and cardiologist in the Greater Los Angeles area, providing adults in and around Beverly Hills, CA, with skilled and compassionate care in all areas of internal medicine. With board certifications in both internal medicine and cardiology, Dr. Daneshrad provides care for medical issues in multiple areas, including diseases and conditions of the digestive tract, lungs and airways, blood disorders, cancer, and both chronic and acute diseases and conditions.

Dr. Daneshrad earned his bachelor's degree in microbiology at the University of California Los Angeles (UCLA) and his MD from the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. He completed his internship and residency in internal medicine at Loma Linda University before becoming an instructor at Riverside General Hospital, and soon after, completing a cardiology fellowship at Loma Linda University Medical Center and Loma Linda VA hospital.

After practicing in a group practice for several years, Dr. Daneshrad began his solo practice in the Los Angeles area where he enjoys being able to provide one-on-one personalized care for each individual patient.

As a double board-certified physician, Dr. Daneshrad has extensive experience in both internal medicine issues and cardiology. He maintains professional relationships with several area hospitals including Cedars-Sinai Medical Center and Olympia Medical Center, and has served as the clinical chief of cardiology at both Brotman Medical Center and Olympia Medical Center. He has been an active member of Cedars-Sinai's Performance Improvement Committee too.

At Cedars-Sinai, Dr. Daneshrad provides advanced cardiac care and intervention including treatments for atrial fibrillation, valve disorders and dysfunctions, mitral valve regurgitation, atrial septal defect and patent foramen ovale.

With an unflagging commitment to learning and implementing novel medical techniques and technology, Dr. Daneshrad has become known as a trusted provider of skilled, compassionate care for men and women in the Beverly Hills, CA area.

At Commons Clinic, Dr. Ortega offers personalized cardiology care to adults in Santa Monica, California. Our mission is to prevent, diagnose, and manage heart disease through tailored treatment plans that prioritize your health and well-being.

Led by Dr. Ortega, a board-certified cardiologist specializing in preventive cardiology, our practice combines advanced technology with a patient-centered approach to deliver exceptional care.

Dr. Ortega earned a Bachelor of Science in Neurobiology, Physiology, and Behavior, with a minor in Spanish, from the University of California, Davis. She went on to pursue her Doctor of Medicine at the Keck School of Medicine of USC in Los Angeles, California, and completed her internship and residency. She served as chief resident at USC during her internal medicine residency and as chief cardiology fellow at Harbor-UCLA. 

She is board-certified in internal medicine and cardiovascular disease, with additional certifications in adult echocardiography and cardiovascular computed tomography. Dr. Ortega is an active member of the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society and a recipient of multiple honors, including Physician of the Year at Harbor-UCLA and the Excellence in Primary Care Award from LAC+USC.

The practice of Jenica L. Ortega, MD, offers a full range of diagnostic and preventive services, including ECG/EKG, echocardiography, Holter monitoring, cardiac stress testing, and nuclear stress testing, as well as advanced imaging with CT angiography and calcium scoring. Our specialized programs in atrial fibrillation management, hypertension, lipid disorders, and heart attack prevention help you work proactively toward lasting heart health.

Recognizing the underserved cardiovascular needs of women, we also provide dedicated women’s heart health targeting changes throughout a woman's life, with targeted cardiovascular care around pregnancy, post-partum, the menopause transition, and beyond. Additionally, our preoperative risk assessments and comprehensive wellness evaluations ensure you receive tailored guidance for your anticipated outcomes.

To schedule your next appointment with Dr. Ortega, please use our online scheduler or contact our friendly staff today.

Has a multicultural and comprehensive approach to his practice. • Received medical education at Sackler School of Medicine, Tel Aviv University, Israel. • Completed residency training at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center. • Additional training: Women’s Heart Disease and Heart Failure-Heart Transplant at Cedars-Sinai Heart Institute. • Successfully finished one of the busiest programs in the country in both Cardiovascular Disease and Interventional Cardiology specialties at Hofstra North Shore – LIJ School of Medicine, New York. Treating wide range of diseases: Arrhythmias, coronary artery disease, heart failure, hyperlipidemia, hypertension, peripheral vascular disease involving arterial and venous systems, valvular heart disease Special skills and interests in complex coronary and peripheral vascular interventions.

Ram Reddy, MD, is board-certified in cardiology, nuclear cardiology, and internal medicine. With more than 38 years of experience, Dr. Reddy serves the Los Angeles communities of at COR Healthcare Medical Associates in Torrance and San Pedro, California,

Dr. Reddy graduated from Rangaraya Medical College, Dr. NTR University of Health Sciences, in Kakinada, India, in 1982. He completed an internship at Rajiv Gandhi Government General Hospital in Chennai, India, before relocating to the United States. Dr. Reddy moved to Detroit, Michigan, and completed his internal medicine residency at Wayne State University.

Passionate about his work, Dr. Reddy pursued additional education by completing cardiology and nuclear cardiology fellowships at the Medical College of Virginia in Richmond. He has treated a variety of cardiac cases ever since, including cardiac rehabilitation, heart attack, carotid ultrasound, hypertension, heart disease, and more.

When he is not working with patients at COR Healthcare Medical Associates, Dr. Reddy enjoys art, gardening, gourmet cooking, playing tennis, and spending time with his family.

Nadia Jafar Curran, MD, is a board-certified internist and cardiologist at COR Healthcare Medical Associates. She specializes in women’s cardiovascular disease, general cardiology, echocardiography, and nuclear cardiology.

Dr. Curran earned her medical degree from New York University School of Medicine, where she received the Gilda Lipton Memorial Award for compassionate care and was inducted into the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society. She then moved to San Francisco to complete her internal medicine residency and cardiology fellowship at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF). During her training, Dr. Curran developed a curriculum that focused on women’s heart disease while researching lifestyle interventions in postpartum women with pregnancy complications. This research resulted in multiple presentations and publications, and informed the most recent guidelines on adverse pregnancy outcomes and cardiovascular disease.

Dr. Curran is excited to join COR Healthcare Medical Associates and brings her expertise in the diagnosis and treatment of cardiovascular conditions, including risk factor assessment, prevention, microvascular dysfunction, coronary artery disease, spontaneous coronary artery dissection (SCAD), valvular heart disease, heart failure and cardiomyopathies, preconception counseling, and pregnancy-related heart health.

When she is not taking care of patients, Dr. Curran enjoys spending time with her husband and exploring all that the South Bay has to offer, including swimming, surfing, and great dining.

Wilson Kwan, MD, MS, is a board-certified internist and cardiologist at COR Healthcare Medical Associates. He specializes in general cardiology and advanced imaging. 

Dr. Kwan earned his medical doctorate at the Keck School of Medicine of USC. He completed his internal medicine residency and cardiovascular disease fellowship at LAC+USC Medical Center / Keck Hospital of USC. 

He has been certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine and Cardiovascular Disease in addition to subspecialty boards of Echocardiography, Cardiovascular CT, Nuclear Cardiology, and Vascular Interpretation. Dr. Kwan has authored multiple peer-reviewed publications in medical and basic science journals as well as contributed to several book chapters. 

Dr. Kwan is fluent in English and Mandarin and proficient in conversational Spanish. 

A SoCal native, Dr. Kwan enjoys fishing, freediving, tennis, basketball, and gardening. He is also an avid traveler and aspiring home chef. 

Gaurav Banka, MD, is a board-certified cardiologist with a wide range of experience in both cardiology and internal medicine. Dr. Banka is proud to bring integrative care to the communities of Los Angeles at COR Healthcare Medical Associates in Torrance and Redondo Beach, California.

A longtime academic, Dr. Banka graduated with honors in biology and health policy from Harvard University. Before attending Stanford University School of Medicine, he spent a year building the Indian government's healthcare system with the Clinton Foundation. He later completed his internal medicine residency and cardiology fellowship at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) Ronald Reagan Medical Center. Dr. Banka is trained in all aspects of cardiology but specializes in cardiac imaging. He’s currently Director of Echo at Torrance Memorial Medical Center and part of the Department of Radiology, where he interprets cardiac CTs. He is board certified in internal medicine, cardiology, echo, CT, nuclear medicine, and certified in cardiac MRI. He has served on national guideline committees for cardiac care and has published over 20 research publications and presentations at international medical conferences.

With more than eight years of experience, Dr. Banka performs several services at COR Healthcare Medical Associates, including heart disease management, heart attack treatment, valvular disease, congestive heart failure, preventative cardiac care, and treatment for hypertension (high blood pressure) and high cholesterol.

When he isn’t working with patients, Dr. Banka loves playing saxophone and guitar and spending time with his wife and daughter.

Salman Azam, MD, is a board-certified internist and cardiologist at COR Healthcare Medical Associates in Los Angeles. He currently sees patients at the Torrance and Redondo Beach, California, offices, where he specializes in structural heart disease and interventional cardiology diagnosis and treatment for patients of all ages.

Dr. Azam earned his medical degree from Wayne State University School of Medicine in Detroit, Michigan. After earning his medical degree, he moved to Colorado to complete an advanced interventional cardiology fellowship at the University of Colorado in Denver, and the Swedish Medical Center in Seattle, WA. 

To ensure he stays up-to-date with the latest advances in treatments, Dr. Azam is board-certified in internal medicine, cardiovascular disease, and interventional cardiology. For the convenience of his patients, Dr. Azam speaks Hindi and English.

When not treating patients at COR Healthcare Medical Associates, Dr. Azam enjoys spending time with his wife and young children, playing sports, and going to the beach.

Sang Yong Ji, MD, is a board-certified adult cardiologist and cardiac electrophysiologist at COR Healthcare in Torrance, California. His board certification also includes internal medicine, nuclear cardiology, and echocardiography.

Dr. Ji was born in South Korea and moved to Paraguay during his junior high school year. He earned his medical degree from Asunción National University, Paraguay. He then moved to New York City to complete internal medicine residency and cardiology fellowship at Albert Einstein College of Medicine before completing a cardiac electrophysiology fellowship at Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore, Maryland. He graduated as the Best Resident of the year and with Program director's award & Chief of Division award from internal medicine residency program and cardiology fellowship program respectively. He also served as chief fellow at both Montefiore cardiology fellowship program and Johns Hopkins University cardiac electrophysiology fellowship program. He provides state of the art care including complex ablations for different arrhythmias and implantation of cardiac electronic devices. He shares his expertise by authoring numerous publications in highly respected scientific and medical journals. He continues to stay active as current Principal Investigator in several clinical research projects at Torrance Memorial Medical Center as well.

Dr. Ji is fluent in English, Spanish, and Korean. When he’s not treating patients, Dr. Ji enjoys spending time with his wife, who is an internal medicine physician and their four children.

Bruce Jackson, MD, is a board-certified cardiologist and internist at COR Healthcare Medical Associates in Los Angeles. At the practice’s location in Redondo Beach, California, he specializes in diagnosing and treating cardiovascular disease and has almost 50 years of experience. 

In addition to treating patients at COR Healthcare Medical Associates, Dr. Jackson is affiliated with several area hospitals, including Harbor-UCLA Medical Center in West Carson, California, and Providence Little Company of Mary Medical Center in Torrance, California. Dr. Jackson was also an Associate Clinical Professor of Medicine/Cardiology at Harbor UCLA for 20 years and an Assistant Clinical Professor of Nursing at UCLA for 8 years

Dr. Jackson earned his medical degree from the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) School of Medicine. He completed an internal medicine residency at the University of California, San Diego, and a cardiology fellowship at Harbor-UCLA Medical Center. Dr. Jackson speaks English and Spanish.

When’s he’s not treating patients, Dr. Jackson is a ham radio operator with an interest in near space balloon communications. He enjoys relaxing with his wife, Susan, and spending time with their 11 grandchildren.