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Ramtin Massoudi, MD, is a vein specialist at LA Vascular Specialists in the Beverly Hills, Glendale and Encino communities in Los Angeles, California. He believes in delivering thorough and personalized treatments for each of his patients. 

Through his specialty at his practice, Dr. Massoudi can treat problem veins, address the medical conditions that cause them, and satisfy the needs of his patients. 

Dr. Massoudi has a background in preventing complications from Poly-pharmacy, which is why he takes great time and care when dealing with patients who have previously been given diagnoses, medications, and treatment regimens. This, combined with his expertise in venous and lymphatic medicine, makes him the ideal candidate to maintain a healthy treatment regimen for patients. 

Dr. Massoudi has performed countless successful procedures and has implemented and perfected his own cautionary measures to provide the safest care possible.

Dr. Massoudi attended the University Of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) for his undergraduate degrees. He then graduated from the American University of the Caribbean (AUC) School of Medicine in St. Marteen and completed his residency at the University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC).

Dr. Massoudi cares deeply about your treatment and results.

Specializing in minimally invasive cosmetic, laser, and vein surgery, Dr. Massoudi is certified by the American Board of Venous & Lymphatic Medicine, and Board eligible by the American Board of Family Medicine, and the American Board of Anti-Aging. By combining these areas of expertise, Dr. Massoudi has been able to create a well-rounded practice and holistic approach here at Aluna Vein Centers

*Please visit our Aluna Vein Centers site for more information regarding our Cosmetic services!

Dr. Salar Hakham is a Vascular & Interventional Specialistat at LA Vascular Specialists in the Beverly Hills, Glendale and Encino communities in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Hakham has academic level expertise in performing advanced, minimally invasive vascular procedures and with special interest in
endovascular surgeries for the treatment of peripheral arterial disease and limb salvage (amputation prevention). He is board certified by the American Board of Radiology with a certificate of added qualification (CAQ) in Vascular and Interventional Radiology.

Dr. Hakham is a graduate of University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), where he obtained his Bachelor of Science in Psychobiology with a Suma Cum Laude in Departmental Honors. He attended medical school at Western University in California, and completed his four year radiology residency at Tufts University Medical Center in Boston. He then went on to complete a vigorous year of subspecialty training in vascular and endovascular fellowship and interventional oncology at the prestigious Loma Linda University Medical Center.

Dr. Hakham’s clinical expertise includes the evaluation and management of patients with a wide array of disease types such as uterine fibroids, peripheral vascular disease, dialysis access, cancer (lung, liver, renal, and metastatic), and palliative/pain management among other conditions. He specializes in minimally invasive image-guided procedures and endovascular surgeries including PAD interventions such as atherectomy, arterial angioplasty and stent placement, vascular salvage for dialysis access, tumor embolization and ablation, and vertebroplasty/kyphoplasty.

Dr. Hakham is the Chief of Interventional Radiology at Beverly Hospital in Montebello and the Director of Interventional Radiology at the Amputation Prevention and Wound Care Center at Beverly Hospital. He is on the Medical Executive Committee at the Emanate Hospitals where he also serves as Departmental Chair for Radiology. He currently holds physician privileges at several hospitals in Los Angeles, San Gabriel Valley, and West Covina and is an active member of the Society of Interventional Radiology and the American Medical Association. Dr. Hakham’s vision as the co-founder of ART Vascular is to create a new paradigm for providing excellent care to patients with vascular disorders. As a leader in minimally invasive peripheral artery disease treatments, he is credited with preventing thousands of leg amputations.

Roben Ahdoot, MD is a board-certified and fellowship-trained Vascular & Interventional Radiologist at LA Vascular Specialists in the Beverly Hills, Glendale and Encino communities in Los Angeles, California. He specializes in advanced endovascular surgery with 20 years of experience successfully treating challenging vascular diseases with utmost care.

Dr. Ahdoot earned his bachelor in Biology and Health Sciences from University of California at Los Angeles (UCLA), and his Doctor of Medicine from Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine in Chicago, Illinois. He successfully completed his internship in Surgery and his radiology residency at Harbor-UCLA Medical Center and his fellowship in Endovascular Surgery/Interventional Radiology at prestigious Emory University Medical Center. 

Dr. Adhoot takes particular interest in taking care of patients with Peripheral Vascular Disease, incorporating a holistic approach. He also has extensive experience in other vascular procedures such as Uterine Fibroid Artery Embolization, endovascular treatment of dialysis, and deep venous thrombolysis.

Amer Zarka, MD, is a general and interventional cardiologist and managing partner at Good Heart Medical Group, Inc. in Santa Ana and Garden Grove, California. He is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine and a fellow of the American College of Cardiology. He is certified in advanced cardiopulmonary life support.

Dr. Zarka completed his internship and residency at Jordan University Hospital in Amman, Jordan. He then pursued postgraduate medical training at Saint Michael’s Medical Center in Newark, New Jersey, where he studied internal medicine, cardiology, and interventional cardiology.

Prior to Good Heart Medical Group, Inc., Dr. Zarka was the Director of Pacemaker Service, Co-Director of Cardiac Catheterization Lab, and Director of Cardiology Hyperlipidemia Clinic at VA Medical Center in Long Beach, California. He also served as the assistant clinical professor of medicine at the University of California, Irvine Medical Center.

Dr. Zarka is affiliated with Fountain Valley Hospital, Orange County Global Medical Center, South Coast Global Medical Center, Garden Grove Hospital, and Anaheim Global Medical Center.

One of Southern California’s leading board-certified cardiovascular specialists and an assistant clinical professor at UCI, Majed Chane, MD, offers comprehensive evaluations and treatments for the most complex heart diseases and conditions. He cares for patients at CA Heart Specialists and Vein Clinic in Huntington Beach and serves patients throughout the greater Los Angeles area.

After earning his medical degree from Damascus University School of Medicine, he went through his internship and residency training in internal medicine, as well as his fellowship in cardiology, all at the University of Southern California (USC). Dr. Chane completed an additional fellowship in Interventional Cardiology through the University of Arizona.

To this day, Dr. Chane continues taking additional educational courses and going through training to ensure he’s up-to-date on recent evidence-based cardiovascular solutions. He’s board certified through the American Board of Internal Medicine in both cardiovascular disease, as well as interventional cardiology.

In addition, Dr. Chane is board certified through the Certification Board of Nuclear Cardiology, National Board of Echocardiography, and the American Board of Venous & Lymphatic Medicine. Dr. Chane is also a fellow of the American College of Cardiology, the American Society of Angioplasty, and the American College of Physicians.

As an assistant clinical professor with UC Irvine, Dr. Chane spends time teaching and mentoring future practitioners. He even serves as the director of the Fountain Valley Regional Hospital’s Cardiovascular Invasive Services and Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory.

Because Dr. Chane is fluent in English, Spanish, Arabic, and Vietnamese, he’s able to communicate with patients from diverse backgrounds. Dr. Chane is currently accepting new patients, including patients who are in need of a second medical opinion. He welcomes new and existing patients to the practice.

Jack J. Farahi, MD, FACC, is an interventional cardiologist who sees patients at Apex Cardiology Consultants, located in the Inglewood area of Los Angeles, California.

Dr. Farahi studied first at the University of Nevada in Reno, where he was on the Honor Roll and Dean’s List, and then at the University of California at Los Angeles’ Honor Division, where he received his undergraduate degree. He proceeded to work on his medical degree at Brown University in Providence, Rhode Island, before completing it at the University of Southern California in Los Angeles. 

Dr. Farahi won Outstanding Intern of the Year at Wadsworth VA Medical Center in Los Angeles during his internship, where he completed his residency and fellowship in internal medicine and cardiology respectively. 

He has been an active member in medical societies such as the Society for Cardiac Angiography and Interventions, the Society of Cardiovascular Computed Tomography, as well as the American Society of Nuclear Cardiology. He holds board certifications from the American Board of Internal Medicine, the American Board of Internal Medicine in cardiovascular diseases, and the Certification Board of Nuclear Cardiology.

Mason H. Weiss, MD, FACC, is an interventional cardiologist serving patients at Apex Cardiology Consultants in the Inglewood area of Los Angeles, California.

Dr. Weiss received both his undergraduate and medical degree from McGill University in Montreal, Canada. He then completed an internship at The Royal Victoria Hospital in Montreal as well as medical residencies at both St. Michael’s Hospital in Toronto and Toronto General Hospital. Afterward, Dr. Weiss completed a cardiology fellowship at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles. 

He has been an active member in medical societies such as the American College of Cardiology, American Heart Association, Society for Cardiac Angiography and Interventions, American College of Chest Physicians, and American College of Angiology, as well as the Society of Cardiovascular Computed Tomography. 

He holds board certifications from the American Board of Internal Medicine, the American Board of Internal Medicine in cardiovascular diseases, and the American Board of Internal Medicine in interventional Cardiology.

With nearly four decades in practice as a physician, Anil V. Shah, MD, FACC, FSCAI, is an innovative leader in the field of cardiology. Dr. Shah cares for patients at Coastal Heart Medical Group, a state-of-the-art cardiology practice located in the heart of Santa Ana, California.

After earning his medical degree from the Topiwala National Medical College in India, Dr. Shah completed his residency at the University Bombay Hospital. He then relocated to the United States to complete extensive cardiology fellowship training through the University of California, Los Angeles at the Wadsworth VA Medical Center.

Dr. Shah went on to become board certified in internal medicine and cardiovascular disease through the American Board of Internal Medicine. He also maintains his role as a fellow of the American College of Cardiology, as well his position as a fellow of the Society for Cardiovascular Angiography and Interventions.

Because Dr. Shah is a highly experienced interventional cardiologist, he’s able to diagnose and treat a wide variety of complex cardiac and vascular conditions. He’s successfully performed thousands of angioplasties, pacemaker procedures, and stent implants, to name a few common treatments.

Dr. Shah has special interests in vascular imaging with the latest noninvasive techniques, such as CT scanning, ultrasound imaging, and nuclear technology. He also focuses on modern interventions for complex peripheral arterial disease and venous management, as well as amputation prevention for diabetics.

With his passion for preventive care and early intervention, Dr. Shah continues to stay active in research and the ever-changing field of cardiology. Dr. Shah has even been awarded multiple community leadership awards, including “Visionary of the Year” by community colleges in Orange County.

Being fluent in English, Hindi, and Gujarati gives Dr. Shah the opportunity to communicate with patients who may otherwise struggle with language barriers. Patients of Dr. Shah commend his calm and caring bedside manner, and his ability to make his patients smile, even under the toughest of circumstances.

Stacey Shoop is a physician assistant; specializing in the treatment and prevention of cardiovascular diseases, hypertension, diabetes and obesity.  She graduated with honors from Western University of Health Sciences in 2014. 

Amer Zarka, MD, is a general and interventional cardiologist and managing partner at Good Heart Medical Group, Inc. in Santa Ana and Garden Grove, California. He is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine and a fellow of the American College of Cardiology. He is certified in advanced cardiopulmonary life support.

Dr. Zarka completed his internship and residency at Jordan University Hospital in Amman, Jordan. He then pursued postgraduate medical training at Saint Michael’s Medical Center in Newark, New Jersey, where he studied internal medicine, cardiology, and interventional cardiology.

Prior to Good Heart Medical Group, Inc., Dr. Zarka was the Director of Pacemaker Service, Co-Director of Cardiac Catheterization Lab, and Director of Cardiology Hyperlipidemia Clinic at VA Medical Center in Long Beach, California. He also served as the assistant clinical professor of medicine at the University of California, Irvine Medical Center.

Dr. Zarka is affiliated with Fountain Valley Hospital, Orange County Global Medical Center, South Coast Global Medical Center, Garden Grove Hospital, and Anaheim Global Medical Center.

Philosophy: Dr. Bahram Eslami follows the basic principles of evidence and scientific based medicine with an altruistic and compassionate approach. Currently practices general cardiology, cardiac catheterization and transesophageal echocardiography with an in-depth of knowledge in prevention of cardiovascular disease, lipid disorders, hypertension, coronary artery disease, valvular heart disease, adult congenital heart disease, cardiac arrhythmias and coronary intervention.

Present Position: Full partner with Cardiology Specialists of Orange County
Director, Cardiovascular Services, Hoag Hospital Irvine

Marital Status: Married, three children

Education:
High School – Adab, Isfahan Iran, Diploma
College/Medical School – Isfahan University School of Medicine (including one year of Internship)
Internship – Greater Baltimore Medical Center, Baltimore, Maryland
Residency – Medical College of Georgia, Augusta, Georgia
Cardiology Fellowship – University of Alabama in Birmingham, Birmingham, Alabama

Awards & Honors:
Best student Award in High School, College and Medical School (Graduated top in class)
Recipient of Scholarship for Post- Doctoral training in US and Europe
(Three (3) positions offered by Iranian Ministry of Higher Education)

Military Service:
Exempted, a privilege of graduating at the top of class in the seven years of medical school

Memberships:
Fellow of the American College of Cardiology
Fellow of the American College of Physicians

Medical Specialty Boards:
Diplomate, American Board of Internal Medicine # 38570
Diplomate, American Board of Cardiovascular Disease #38570
Diplomate, American Board of Cardiovascular Computed Tomography #845

State Licenses:
California: #C42075
Virginia: #24325
Tennessee: #MD16706
District of Columbia: #15718
Maryland: #D33978
ECFMG: #099-657

Past and Present Positions:

• Instructor in Medicine – University of Alabama in Birmingham
• Director of Training and Research – Tehran Cardiovascular Medical Center
• Chief of Cardiology – Tehran Cardiovascular Medical Center, Tehran, Iran (400 bed Cardiovascular Referral and Research Center)
• Associate Professor of Medicine and Chief, Department of Cardiology – National University of Iran, Tehran, Iran
• Chief, Department of Cardiology and Director of Cardiac Catheterization Laboratories – American Hospital of Tehran, Tehran, Iran
• Vice-President – Iranian Society of Cardiology
• Examiner of the Iranian Board of Cardiology – Ministry of Higher Education
• Lecturer at Tehran University, School of Medicine
• Associate Professor of Medicine, Chief of Cardiology, Director of Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory – Meharry Medical College, Nashville, Tennessee
• Chairman, CCU Committee – Chapman Medical Center, Orange, CA
• Vice Chairman, Department of Cardiology – Western Medical Center, Santa Ana, CA
• Chairman, Department of Cardiology – Western Medical Center, Santa Ana, CA
• Director, Cardiovascular Services – Hoag Hospital, Irvine, CA
• Private Practice – Cardiology Specialists of Orange County, Orange County, CA

Publications:
Co-authored the book entitled Cardiology Review and has published numerous articles in peer reviewed journals. A compilation of the work has been presented at various scientific meetings.