Cardiologist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Chiropractor providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Dentist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Dermatologist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Family Physician providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
OB-GYN providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Ophthalmologist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Orthopedic Surgeon providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Pediatrician providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Physical Therapist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Podiatrist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Psychiatrist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Artin Meserkhani, DDS, MBA, is a skilled orthodontist at LA Dentists Group in Glendale and Pasadena, California. Raised in a family with a legacy of dental professionals, Dr. Meserkhani spent his youth admiring the practice of dentistry.
As he grew up, Dr. Meserkhani would spend his summers observing his uncle, who practiced as a general dentist, and working hands-on with his father, who owns a dental laboratory. His father and uncle instilled the love to provide compassionate care to dental patients in him from a very young age. He pursued this passion for dentistry at the University of California, San Diego, for his bachelor’s in biochemistry and cell biology. He continued to Loma Linda Dental School.
Afterward, Dr. Meserkhani completed a one-year post-graduate internship in orthodontics at Roseman University of Health Sciences in Henderson, Nevada, while practicing as a general dentist. He then completed his three-year residency at the school, earning his dual degree in Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics, his specialty certificate, and his master’s in Business Administration. Not only is Dr. Meskerhani highly skilled in the latest technologies in orthodontics, but he also has a radiant personality that makes orthodontist visits fun and relaxing.
When not treating patients, Dr. Meserkhani is a sports enthusiast, coaching a local basketball league and supporting the AYSO soccer team. He is also a member of the Armenian association, helping out whenever he can.
Farshin Farokhian, DDS, has been practicing dentistry for 15 years and finds great joy in restoring and creating beautiful smiles at Lake Forest Dental Center in Lake Forest, California. He is an expert in full-mouth reconstruction, including providing porcelain veneers and dental implants. He believes in old-fashioned values like integrity, honesty and treating every patient with kindness, compassion, and understanding.
Dr. Farokhian received his dental degree from Loma Linda University School of Dentistry, where he graduated with honors and served as president of his class. Upon graduation, Dr. Farokhian received the Clinical Excellence Award and the Baum Gold Foil Award. Dr. Farokhian is also a former assistant professor in the department of restorative dentistry at Loma Linda University, where he taught all aspects of restorative and cosmetic dentistry. Dr. Farokhian is a proud member of the American Dental Association, the California Dental Association, and the Orange County Dental Society.
When not helping patients, Dr. Farokhian enjoys dining out, attending the theater, walking his dogs — Patron and Moosho — swimming and martial arts.
Roger Gilbert, DDS, is a skilled cosmetic and general dentist. He is proud to serve residents of Loma Linda, California, and the surrounding areas at Image Aesthetic Dentistry. He is dedicated to providing the highest level of dental medicine along with friendly, compassionate service.
Dr. Gilbert graduated from Loma Linda University in 1991 and has been practicing in the Inland Empire for over 27 years. Creating beautiful smiles and providing life-changing dentistry is his passion. He has taken extensive courses on aesthetic and cosmetic dentistry. In addition to doing smile makeovers, he also provides restorative and general dentistry services, including veneers, dentures, dental implants, dental bridges, CEREC same-day crowns, and Invisalign® aligners. He also offers Evoke facial contouring to diminish wrinkles and other signs of aging.
Dr. Gilbert stays up to date on the latest advancements in the field and is a member of the California Dental Association, American Dental Association, American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry. Tri-County Dental Society, and Seattle Study Club.
Dr. Jamie Pragasam attended Loma Linda University school of Dentistry, and graduated in 2007. Dr Pragasam does all phases of dentistry except orthodontics. Her functions include cosmetic dentistry, restorative dentistry, oral surgery, crown and bridge, dentures and root canal treatment
Eugenie Kim, DDS, is a senior dentist and a clinical director of her four practices located in Hesperia, Apple Valley, Moreno Valley, and Redlands.
With over a decade of experience in the dental field, Dr. Kim matches each patient with the best possible treatment option tailored to their individual needs. Additionally, she strongly believes in the value of patient comfort and therefore strives to make every visit a comfortable and pleasant one.
Graduating with honors from the University of Toronto, Dr. Kim earned a dual Bachelor of Science in psychology and physiology with a minor in linguistics. She then went on to receive her Doctor of Dental Surgery from Loma Linda University School of Dentistry. Dr. Kim immediately found herself above the curve in handling dental cases and patient care, which resulted in the early completion of her clinical requirements, and she graduated at the top of her class.
Dr. Kim taught at Loma Linda Dental School as an assistant professor and her primary focus is on dental implants. She believes in doing God’s work through dentistry and is moved by the incredible relationships she has developed with her patients. Service is her highest value, and she looks forward to the opportunity to serve each of her patients and their families for decades to come.
Dr. Linda Sah , or better known as Dr. Sah, is dedicated to high quality patient care. She stays committed to her patients by staying up to date on dentistry and continuing education to provide the best care possible.
Although originally from Oregon, Dr. Sah has called California home for most of her life. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Neurobiology Physiology and Behavior from the University of California Davis and her Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from Loma Linda University School of Dentistry. Dr. Sah finished the American Academy of Implant Dentistry MaxiCourse program at LLUSD and is certified in oral sedation. She values the importance of patient education and prevention so that patients feel comfortable making informed decisions about their oral health and understand how it can improve their quality of life.
Dr. Sah is an active member of the California Dental Association (CDA), American Dental Association (ADA), Tri-County Dental Association (TCDS), Academy of General Dentistry (AGD), and DOCS Education.
Dr. Sah enjoys her spare time with her family, finding good eateries, and reading books.
James Vartanian, DDS, is a skilled cosmetic dentist and founder of Vartanian Dental Group in Mission Viejo, California. He has defined excellence in cosmetic dentistry for over 12 years. As a graduate of the University of Southern California’s prestigious Herman Ostrow School of Dentistry, Dr. Vartanian knows a beautiful, healthy smile is vital to feeling great.
To achieve that confidence and smile, Dr. Vartanian offers a range of cosmetic procedures, including porcelain veneers, metal-free crowns and bridges, single-visit crowns, implants, and reconstructive dentistry. Dr. Vartanian is currently a visiting faculty member at the Spear Institute in Scottsdale. He is one of 100 chosen to have this special privilege.
Dr. Vartanian and his team constantly attend continuing education courses and receive advanced training to stay abreast of the most cutting-edge technology. What truly sets Dr. Vartanian’s office apart is the customized and thorough care each patient will receive. Dr. Vartanian takes the time to get to know his patients and their needs. This focus allows him to provide you with an understandable and advanced approach to dental health, uncommon in today’s rushed world.
Ian H. Rodd, DDS, is an experienced cosmetic and general dentist at Vartanian Dental Group in Mission Viejo, California.
A graduate of the University of California, Los Angeles, Dr. Rodd received his undergraduate degree in biochemistry. It wasn’t until he left college that his interest in dentistry began to take shape. This interest became a passion and led Dr. Rodd to commit himself to the field.
Dedicating himself to study, Dr. Rodd took the Dental Admissions Test (DAT) and scored among the top 1% of applicants in the United States. He returned to his alma mater, UCLA, to join their prestigious dental program. He graduated with his Doctorate of Dental Surgery in 1992.
Dr. Rodd remained at UCLA for a time after graduation to complete a mini-residency in aesthetic dentistry. He has since completed courses for Invisalign and Clear Correct orthodontics, lip augmentation, and Botox dentistry.
His numerous years of experience and training have helped him become a world-class provider of cosmetic and general dentistry. He provides treatments, including dental bonding, invisible braces, crowns, bridges, veneers, dental implant restoration, inlays, onlays, teeth whitening, and dentures.
Tyson Curtis, DDS, is an experienced dentist specializing in endodontics at Vartanian Dental Group in Mission Viejo, California. Dr. Curtis is known for the sincere care that he shows his patients. He is gratified by relieving his patients from pain and saving their natural teeth when they are at risk of oral disease.
Born and raised in southern California, Dr. Curtis attended the University of California, Santa Barbara. Here, he earned his bachelor’s degree in biological sciences. Dr. Curtis then went on to graduate from the University of California, Los Angeles, School of Dentistry in 2004. He completed one year of general practice residency at the West Los Angeles Veteran’s Hospital in 2005 and worked in the general practice of dentistry in Long Beach until 2009.
Dr. Curtis found a passion for endodontics in dental school at UCLA, leading him to seek a specialist education and certification. From 2009 to 2012, Dr. Curtis held a fellowship and endodontics residency at the Oregon Health and Science University in Portland, Oregon.
His joint research project with the director of the post-doctoral program at OHSU involving modern materials and methods in endodontics was published in 2012. Upon receiving his specialist certification, Dr. Curtis returned to Orange County to practice dentistry.
During his free time, Dr. Curtis enjoys many hobbies. He is an avid fisherman and free diver. He stays active by paddle boarding, kayaking, snowboarding, and skiing. He also enjoys playing guitar and piano, drawing, painting, and sculpting.
Aimee Trujillo, DDS, is an experienced dentist at Vartanian Dental Group in Mission Viejo, California. A member of the American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine (AADSM), Dr. Trujillo is a proud contributor to the only non-profit professional association dedicated exclusively to dental sleep medicine.
Dr. Trujillo graduated with her Doctorate of Dental Surgery from the prestigious Herman Ostrow School of Dentistry, in affiliation with the University of Southern California. She then completed a two-year intensive General Practice Residency (GPR) at the Veterans Affairs Sepulveda Ambulatory Care Center in North Hills, California, treating United States heroes.
The VA is where she first found a passion for dental sleep medicine. She started creating custom oral appliances for patients who suffered from obstructive sleep apnea and was amazed when they would come back for follow-up with exceptional results and improved sleep. Since then, Dr. Trujillo has continued her education in Obstructive Sleep Apnea and Oral Appliances with hands-on courses, lectures, and webinars.
Dr. Trujillo helps treat sleep disorders with oral appliance therapy, an effective treatment covered by most insurance plans. AADSM membership also provides Dr. Trujillo with the latest in dental sleep medicine developments, allowing to treat her patients with the most promising techniques.
Richard Lee, DDS, is an experienced periodontist serving patients at Vartanian Dental Group in Mission Viejo, California. Dr. Lee knows that periodontic work is crucial in maintaining good oral health and preventing the development of gum disease and tooth loss.
As a Periodontist, Dr. Lee performs a wide range of surgical procedures designed to address each patient's specific needs. His most common methods include deep cleanings, gum grafts, bone grafts, dental implant placement, and flap surgeries. These procedures help to remove plaque and tartar, improve the health of your gums, and restore the strength and stability of your teeth and jaw.
In addition to these procedures, Dr. Lee also offers advanced treatments for gum disease, such as laser therapy, which can help to reduce inflammation, kill bacteria, and promote healing. He also provides treatments for gum recession, which can lead to increased sensitivity and tooth decay.
Overall, Dr. Lee strives to provide the highest quality care to every patient, using techniques and technology to ensure that patients receive the most effective treatments possible. He takes the time to listen to each patient’s concerns and develop a personalized treatment plan that meets their specific needs.