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After many years of medical practice, my patients have taught me a great deal about what they desire and expect from their primary care physician. I take great pride in practicing in a comfortable, clean, private, state-of-the-art medical office. We are open-minded, empathetic, focused on preventive care and are willing to combine traditional Western medicine with selected alternative therapies to meet our patients needs.

Behzad Souferzade, DO, (aka Dr. Soufer) is a leading family medicine doctor at CHAP Med in Sherman Oaks, California. He brings a unique, holistic individualized, patient-partner approach to care. 

Praised for his expert skill and compassionate bedside manner, Dr. Soufer offers comprehensive treatment, management, and preventative care for a wide variety of conditions and diseases, including depression, high cholesterol, high blood pressure, urgent care needs, asthma, and diabetes. He also performs routine screenings, such as pap smears and STD testing.

Dr. Soufer earned a Bachelor of Science in biochemistry at UCLA, followed by a medical degree in osteopathic medicine at Touro University College of Osteopathic Medicine (TUCOM). He went on to complete a one-year internship at North Shore-LIJ Health System (now called Northwell Health) and a residency in family medicine at Presbyterian Intercommunity Hospital. Due to his exceptional patient care and medical knowledge, Dr. Soufer was appointed Chief Resident and taught both medical students and newly graduated physicians.

Upon completion of his medical training, Dr. Soufer joined the highly-respected, 25-year-old practice of one of his mentors. In addition to treating patients, Dr. Soufer continues to educate medical students as a clinical assistant professor of medicine at Western University College of Osteopathic Medicine in Pomona, California.

As a primary care physician, he has extensive experience in preventive medicine, chronic disease management, urgent care, and care for critically-ill, hospitalized patients. His osteopathic training and vast clinical work has shaped Dr. Soufer’s unique approach for providing individualized, holistic care that considers all aspects of a patient’s well-being: mind, body and spirit. Dr. Soufer takes great pride in the health of his patients and sees himself as a true partner in their wellness.

At his family practice, Dr. Soufer welcomes the opportunity to care for new patients in the Greater Los Angeles area. The office is located in Sherman Oaks, CA, and accepts most major medical insurance plans.

Brigitte Solorzano is a Board Certified Physician Assistant practicing in Internal Medicine - Primary Care. She earned her Master's degree in Physician Assistant Studies at Western University of Health Sciences in Pomona, California, graduating with highest honors. She obtained her Bachelor's of Science in Biology and a minor Psychology at Mount Saint Mary's University in Los Angeles, CA. As a Physician Assistant, she works in partnership with the physicians at CHAP Med in Sherman Oaks, CA, and she is licensed to fully diagnose and treat a wide variety of acute and chronic illnesses/conditions as well as prescribe medications. Brigitte has experience in our family practice clinic, dealing with preventative care and maintenance, as well as in more acute settings with our skilled nursing facilities and hospitals. Brigitte has a passion for helping her patients feel their best and listening to their concerns while providing evidence-based interventions.

Earning his B.S. in biology from Loyola University Chicago, he then went onto medical school in Touro College of Osteopathic Medicine New York. Dr. Nik moved onto internship and residency at Presbyterian Intercommunity Hospital where he met Dr. Soufer. Dr. Nik joined Dr. Soufer as chief residents during their training together. Serving the surrounding community allowed him to hone his skills treating highly acute patients in a level 2 trauma hospital. Dr. Nik now joins Dr. Soufer in their practice in Sherman Oaks. Dr. Nik prides himself in being thorough yet focused in his medical care. He focuses on heart health, cholesterol management, diet and exercise planning, and diabetes management. Dr. Nik embraces new trends in medicine such as implementation of the Mediterranean and ketogenic diets to patients. He looks forward to continuing to serve the Sherman Oaks and surrounding areas of the San Fernando Valley and it’s patients with his robust and evolving medical expertise.

Shaghayegh “Sherri” Tavassoli, DO, is the leading provider and family medicine specialist at Beverly Hills Medical Institute, serving patients in Beverly Hills, West Hollywood, and surrounding areas in west-central Los Angeles County, California. 

 

Dr. Tavassoli graduated with her Bachelor of Science from the University of California, Los Angeles. Shortly after, she earned her Doctor of Osteopathy at the Western University of Health Sciences in Pomona, California. She commenced her post-graduate journey through internship, residency, and fellowship in family medicine. 

 

Dr. Tavassoli has a heart and passion for patient care, specifically in preventive family medicine. She sees firsthand how patients, especially those uninsured or underinsured, can struggle to receive proper medical care. With a focus on preventive care, Dr. Tavassoli makes it a personal mission to make herself the “medical home” of her patients. 

 

Practicing preventive medicine helps keep patients healthy and avoid future issues, so visiting Beverly Hills Medical Institute for your physicals, preoperative evaluations, and check-ups is essential. If you are struggling with a chronic condition, Dr. Tavassoli offers chronic disease management to help you manage your symptoms and improve your quality of life. Dr. Tavassoli’s unique, holistic approach to family medicine can help you and your loved ones get and stay healthy.  

 

Dr. Tavassoli is currently a member of the American Academy of Family Physicians, the American Osteopathic Association, and the American College of Osteopathic Family Physicians. She is fluent in English and Farsi and conversational in Spanish to best serve her patients. 

 

Dr. Tavassoli is excited to welcome patients to the practice to put their care and wellness first. Call the office or book online today to schedule a consultation at Beverly Hills Medical Institute.

Steven Kamara is a diligent and compassionate physician specializing in internal medicine. Dr. Kamara speaks English, Spanish, Hebrew, Farsi, and Arabic fluently. He attended the Albert Einstein College of Medicine to receive his medical degree and completed his postdoctoral education at the Cedars Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles.

Dr. Kamara treats patients at his private practice in Los Angeles and also takes care of patients in the hospital at Cedars Sinai Medical Center and Olympia Hospital. He is a Medical Director at nursing facilities and also takes care of patients at the nursing home.

Joseph E. Pierson, MD began his professional career with undergraduate studies at UC Irvine. He attended medical school at UCLA, then went on to complete his residency at Emory University Grady Memorial Hospital with an emphasis upon Pediatrics and Internal Medicine. He is currently a member of the clinical staff at Southern California Hospital. He is also affiliated with California Hospital Medical Center, Silverlake Hospital, Gardena Memorial Hospital, and many more throughout the Los Angeles area. 

Dr. Pierson is the Medical Director and CEO of Allied Health Solutions Medical Group. In this role, he strives to provide Comprehensive Inpatient and Outpatient Care services for adults and children as well as to provide Women’s health and preventive health care within several communities.

Dr. Pierson's main objective is to develop a broader system of health care, improve the health of the general population, improve healthcare outcomes, and increase efficiency within a Medical Home Model. He strives to develop a robust system through strategic partnerships among physicians, specialists, hospitals, and community health centers.

Outside of his passion for his practice, Dr. Pierson enjoys billiards, traveling, bicycling, chess, and competitive sports.

Dr. Sasan Massachi is a board-certified internal medicine specialist located in Beverly Hills, CA. His office facilities are equipped with a range of services for men and women including annual physicals, vaccinations, ultrasounds, digital x-rays, bone density scans, and EKG stress tests. Additionally, he offers patients the convenience of an in-house laboratory, ensuring expedited test results for his patients. Preventative care is paramount to Dr. Massachi's practice, as he specializes in the most innovative techniques available through modern medicine today. Additionally, Dr. Massachi assists patients with identifying healthy practices and behaviors to incorporate into their daily lives that can stave off common illnesses. 

 

Dr. Massachi received his undergraduate degree at the University of California, Los Angeles, and attended medical school at the University of California, San Diego. Upon graduating, Dr. Massachi completed his internship and residency at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles. He is credentialed with a California State Medical License and certified with the American Board of Internal Medicine. After graduating in 2010 from his residency program, Dr. Massachi joined the prestigious physicians group at Century City Primary Care, and recently opened a new state of the art office in Beverly Hills. 

 

Additionally, Dr. Massachi remains affiliated with Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, performing a variety of procedures and overseeing inpatient care. Dr. Massachi's unique personal approach extends absolute courtesy, empathy, discretion, and respect to each of his patients, ensuring you receive foremost care and treatment in a comfortable and stress-free environment. 

 

To schedule an appointment please call 310-553-3013 or visit www.sasanmassachi.com/ and click on the ‘Request Appointment’ button.

Dr. Marjorie M. Yong specializes in both weight loss and sleep. At Yong at Heart Total Wellness, Dr. Yong serves residents in Encino, California and the surrounding areas of Los Angeles.

Dr. Marjorie Yong helps patients achieve a healthier life by addressing not only individual medical problems such as diabetes, high cholesterol, or hypertension but also obesity that often underlies such disorders.

She is uniquely trained in Obesity, Nutrition, and Primary Care:
• Bachelor of Science, Biology, UCLA
• Doctor of Medicine (M.D.), from Medical College of Georgia,
• a leading primary care medical school in the U.S.
• Family Practice residency in the UCLA-affiliated
• Kaiser Woodland Hills program
• National Institutes of Health (Clinical Research) Fellowship
• in Nutrition, Department of Medicine, UCLA School of Medicine
• Treated Obesity (culminating as senior physician) for 2 years
• in the Bariatrics practice of the late Morton Maxwell M.D.,
• Professor of Medicine at UCLA, a pioneering expert in Obesity
• Founded Yong at Heart Total Wellness, Inc. in 2000
• Diplomate of the American Board of Family Medicine
• Diplomate of the American Board of Bariatric Medicine

Dr. Yong has over 13 years of experience with patients reducing weight for health reasons including pre- and post-gastric bypass patients, children, and adults. Some desire only to lose
a few pounds.Others need to lose 80-100 lbs or more. Her goal is to help everyone to achieve a healthier weight for the long-term benefits. In addition to weight loss treatment, she advises
on general health maintenance and screens for other disorders.

 

Neda Black, MD, FAAD, is a highly-regarded and well-trained double board-certified dermatologist and fellowship-trained dermatopathologist focusing on medical and cosmetic dermatology. She sees patients at California Dermatology and Mohs Surgery Specialists in Pasadena, California. Having practiced in the Pasadena area for nearly a decade, she is a renowned dermatologist and a beloved member of the community, and she has been selected to Pasadena Magazine’s Top Doctors, Los Angeles Magazine’s Top Doctors, and Best of the Best Top Doctors several years in a row.

After graduating with high honors from the University of California, Berkeley, with degrees in both molecular & cell biology and public health, Dr. Black earned her medical degree from the Keck School of Medicine at the University of Southern California. Here, she was elected valedictorian for achieving the highest academic achievements of her medical school class. She received numerous other accolades and awards, including Highest Distinction, the American Medical Women’s Association Academic Achievement Award, the American Medical Association Clinical Award, and the American Medical Association Research Award. She was also inducted into the prestigious national medical honor society, Alpha Omega Alpha, widely considered the most prestigious award in medical school.

Dr. Black subsequently completed her residency training in dermatology at the University of Southern California, where she was elected to serve as Chief Resident of the program. Here she received extensive and in-depth training in all aspects of medical, surgical, cosmetic, and pediatric dermatology. After residency, she went on to complete a prestigious fellowship in dermatopathology under the direction of Loren Golitz, MD, at the University of Colorado Denver. This extra training has allowed her to develop special expertise in the microscopic diagnosis of skin cancer and skin disease.

Dr. Black has published numerous peer-reviewed articles in journals such as the Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology and JAMA Dermatology. Her research generally focuses on skin cancer prevention and melanoma detection, and it has been frequently cited in the popular press, such as NPR, BBC News, Forbes, Huffington Post, and Medscape. She is a fellow of the American Academy of Dermatology and a fellow of the American Society of Dermatopathology. She is also on the medical staff at Huntington Hospital.

Dr. Black feels privileged to have the opportunity to care for her patients and has become an integral part of the medical community in the greater Pasadena area. As a dermatologist, she loves being able to educate her patients about their skin and help them look and feel their best. In her free time, Dr. Black enjoys an active lifestyle and spending time with her husband and two sons.

Dr. Afshin Akhavan is one of Los Angeles’ leading physicians specializing in Family Medicine.  He directs two clinics in Downtown Los Angeles that provide outstanding medical services to all men, women and children.

Dr. Akhavan began his pursuit of medicine as an undergraduate at UCLA where he obtained his Bachelor of Science degree.  After receiving two degrees from UCLA, he attended Western University of Health Sciences, where he received his Osteopathic medical degree.  Dr. Akhavan fulfilled his residency in Family Medicine at USC Keck School of Medicine, where he served as a chief resident and continues to contribute as a faculty member ever since.  He is currently on staff at two local hospitals, California Hospital Medical Center where he also served as the chairman of family medicine department and Good Samaritan Hospital. He practices traditional family medicine and knows it to be his passion and his true professional calling. 

He is a servant of God, loving and dedicated husband, father, son, brother, uncle and a loyal friend.  He treats his patients, employees, colleagues and students no differently than his family. 

Dr. Akhavan’s ultimate goal is to bring G-dliness to this world and help every patient achieve his or her maximum health potential.  He focuses on empowering his patient by educating them about their healthcare, and providing them with the tools they need to maximize their health. More importantly, he truly believes in educating the leader of tomorrow’s healthcare in all aspects of medicine and thus influencing the healthcare in a positive manner by the practitioners of medicine. Dr. Akhavan and Casa de Salud lead the way in delivering complete medical treatment and preventative care. 

Dr. Afshin Akhavan is one of Los Angeles’ leading physicians specializing in Family Medicine.  He directs two clinics in Downtown Los Angeles that provide outstanding medical services to all men, women and children.

Dr. Akhavan began his pursuit of medicine as an undergraduate at UCLA where he obtained his Bachelor of Science degree.  After receiving two degrees from UCLA, he attended Western University of Health Sciences, where he received his Osteopathic medical degree.  Dr. Akhavan fulfilled his residency in Family Medicine at USC Keck School of Medicine, where he served as a chief resident and continues to contribute as a faculty member ever since.  He is currently on staff at two local hospitals, California Hospital Medical Center where he also served as the chairman of family medicine department and Good Samaritan Hospital. He practices traditional family medicine and knows it to be his passion and his true professional calling. 

He is a servant of God, loving and dedicated husband, father, son, brother, uncle and a loyal friend.  He treats his patients, employees, colleagues and students no differently than his family. 

Dr. Akhavan’s ultimate goal is to bring G-dliness to this world and help every patient achieve his or her maximum health potential.  He focuses on empowering his patient by educating them about their healthcare, and providing them with the tools they need to maximize their health. More importantly, he truly believes in educating the leader of tomorrow’s healthcare in all aspects of medicine and thus influencing the healthcare in a positive manner by the practitioners of medicine. Dr. Akhavan and Casa de Salud lead the way in delivering complete medical treatment and preventative care. 

At Rapid Response Urgent Care in Granada Hills, California, we offer comprehensive urgent care services to patients aged 6 and older in a comfortable, welcoming setting.

Our experts accept walk-ins and have same-day sick visit appointments available for patients who are ill, injured, have disease complications, or experience unusual side effects and need prompt care. We commonly treat allergies, asthma, minor illnesses, dehydration, sports injuries, and work-related injuries. 

Our Rapid Response Urgent Care team also provides physicals, intravenous (IV) therapy, and numerous other services for entire families. We even provide workers’ compensation services for patients suffering from on-the-job mishaps. 

For patient convenience, we offer convenient on-site X-rays and labs and ensure exceptional, top-quality care.

Our friendly, compassionate team uses the latest advances in procedures and technologies to help patients feel better, heal faster, and recover quickly. We treat patients like family and take as much time as they need during office visits. We welcome new and existing patients to Rapid Response Urgent Care and look forward to exceeding their healthcare needs.

Schedule an evaluation at Rapid Response Urgent Care by phone or online today, or simply walk into the office.

With a strong foundation in healthcare, I've dedicated myself to the well-being of others as a Registered Nurse and Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP). My medical background enables me to provide compassionate care and personalized solutions to meet the diverse needs of my patients. I am committed to enhancing the lives of my clients. Through wellness consultations, IV drips, and vitamin injections, I empower individuals to prioritize their health and vitality. Whether it's boosting energy levels, enhancing immunity, or promoting overall wellness, I'm dedicated to helping my clients feel their best from the inside out. My mission is simple yet profound - to make a positive impact on the lives of everyone I encounter. With my commitment to wellness, I strive to inspire and uplift those around me, one smile, and one wellness session at a time. Let's embark on this journey together, towards a healthier, happier, and more vibrant life!