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Dr. Ricardo La Grotta, MD is a primary care physician. He serves patients at HealthyU Clinics at our Chandler, Arizona clinic.

With over two decades of medical experience, Dr. La Grotta brings his passion and commitment to HealthyU Clinics. Motivated by the organization's dedication to prioritizing patients, he joins with enthusiasm and a belief that the clinic is truly upholding the oath in primary care by putting people first.

Having spent his formative years in diverse regions such as South America, the Caribbean, and the Pacific Northwest, Dr. La Grotta has cultivated a unique perspective. His focus on Primary Care and Urgent Care stems from a seamless blend of practical experience and scientific knowledge.

Although his family has been in the Pacific Northwest for four decades, Dr. La Grotta eagerly embraces Arizona as his new home. He looks forward to immersing himself in the beauty of the state, connecting with its vibrant communities, and indulging in the rich gastronomy that Arizona has to offer.

Ella graduated in June 2025 from the University of California, Irvine with a Bachelor of Arts in Psychological Sciences. With an interest in both therapy and administrative work, she was drawn to Mind Health Institute, Orange County. Ella is excited to make connections with patients and give them the best possible experiences at Mind Health Institute, Orange County.

Dr. Alisa Farokhian, MD, specializes in internal medicine and is completing her fellowship in Advanced IBD GI.

Dr. Alisa Farokhian prides herself in her dedication to providing patients with exceptional care, respect, and support. She is completing her advanced IBD program at the prestigious Columbia University Hospital, while additionally working on her GI fellowship.  

Additionally, Dr. Alisa Farokhian has received countless awards and recognition for her participation in research and publications. She continues her education by attending and speaking at numerous top GI conferences to learn the most technological advances in medicine.

Dr. Ricardo La Grotta, MD is a primary care physician. He serves patients at HealthyU Clinics at our Chandler, Arizona clinic.

With over two decades of medical experience, Dr. La Grotta brings his passion and commitment to HealthyU Clinics. Motivated by the organization's dedication to prioritizing patients, he joins with enthusiasm and a belief that the clinic is truly upholding the oath in primary care by putting people first.

Having spent his formative years in diverse regions such as South America, the Caribbean, and the Pacific Northwest, Dr. La Grotta has cultivated a unique perspective. His focus on Primary Care and Urgent Care stems from a seamless blend of practical experience and scientific knowledge.

Although his family has been in the Pacific Northwest for four decades, Dr. La Grotta eagerly embraces Arizona as his new home. He looks forward to immersing himself in the beauty of the state, connecting with its vibrant communities, and indulging in the rich gastronomy that Arizona has to offer.

Dr. Ricardo La Grotta, MD is a primary care physician. He serves patients at HealthyU Clinics at our Chandler, Arizona clinic.

With over two decades of medical experience, Dr. La Grotta brings his passion and commitment to HealthyU Clinics. Motivated by the organization's dedication to prioritizing patients, he joins with enthusiasm and a belief that the clinic is truly upholding the oath in primary care by putting people first.

Having spent his formative years in diverse regions such as South America, the Caribbean, and the Pacific Northwest, Dr. La Grotta has cultivated a unique perspective. His focus on Primary Care and Urgent Care stems from a seamless blend of practical experience and scientific knowledge.

Although his family has been in the Pacific Northwest for four decades, Dr. La Grotta eagerly embraces Arizona as his new home. He looks forward to immersing himself in the beauty of the state, connecting with its vibrant communities, and indulging in the rich gastronomy that Arizona has to offer.

Dr. Gardner Tarlow is a board certified family physician, who has provided advanced health care and prevention to patients in his native Orange County, California for over a decade. Located in Anaheim, Dr. Tarlow offers a wide range of services to patients of every age, from adolescents to seniors.

In addition to routine physicals and wellness exams for children, men, women, seniors, and athletes, Dr Tarlow is an avid athlete and an expert in sports medicine. In the past, Dr. Tarlow has served as team physician and sports consultant for the Savanna High School Football team in Anaheim. Dr. Tarlow has also served as a sports consultant and periodic columnist for Dirt Rider Magazine. In treating elite athletes and weekend warriors alike, Dr. Tarlow offers traditional and advanced alternative care treatment options. Dr. Tarlow has extensive knowledge and medical resources to help optimize each patient's recovery from injury, be it age-related or sports trauma.

Dr. Tarlow grew up in Orange County, earned his undergraduate degree in business from Chapman University and worked in Orange County as a financial consultant before returning to school to earn his medical degree from Ross University School of Medicine, New York. Following medical school, Dr. Tarlow completed an internship and residency in family medicine at Sparrow Hospital/Michigan State University. He has been in private practice in Orange County since 2000 after joining his father and General Surgeon, Herbet Tarlow, MD. Tarlow Medical has been in the same Anaheim location since 1966 and remains committed to serving Anaheim residents and surrounding cities.

Dr. Tarlow’s affiliations include St. Jude Medical Center, American Board of Family Medicine, American Academy of Family Practice, American College of Sports Medicine and  American College of Sclerotherapeutic Pain Management.

When not treating patients, Dr. Tarlow enjoys motocross, surfing, skiing, mountain biking, and spending time with his wife and children.

Gene L. Syn, MD, is one of the skilled physicians practicing at Minimally Invasive Medical Group, which has offices in Lake Forest, Mission Viejo, and Irvine, California. 

He is a second-generation Korean-American who was born in Los Angeles and raised in Orange County, California.  He graduated from the UCLA School of Medicine in 1992.  He then did his general surgery residency at the New York Flushing Hospital Medical Center from 1992 to 1997. He further specialized in colon and rectal surgery at the Greater Baltimore Medical Center from 1997 to 1998. 

Dr. Syn received his board certification from the American Board of Surgery as well as the American Board of Colon and Rectal Surgery. He has been practicing colon and rectal surgery in Southern California for over 20 years.

To schedule an appointment with Dr. Syn or another member of the team at Minimally Invasive Medical Group, call the office or request an appointment online today.

Dr. Ricardo La Grotta, MD is a primary care physician. He serves patients at HealthyU Clinics at our Chandler, Arizona clinic.

With over two decades of medical experience, Dr. La Grotta brings his passion and commitment to HealthyU Clinics. Motivated by the organization's dedication to prioritizing patients, he joins with enthusiasm and a belief that the clinic is truly upholding the oath in primary care by putting people first.

Having spent his formative years in diverse regions such as South America, the Caribbean, and the Pacific Northwest, Dr. La Grotta has cultivated a unique perspective. His focus on Primary Care and Urgent Care stems from a seamless blend of practical experience and scientific knowledge.

Although his family has been in the Pacific Northwest for four decades, Dr. La Grotta eagerly embraces Arizona as his new home. He looks forward to immersing himself in the beauty of the state, connecting with its vibrant communities, and indulging in the rich gastronomy that Arizona has to offer.

Gene L. Syn, MD, is one of the skilled physicians practicing at Minimally Invasive Medical Group, which has offices in Lake Forest, Mission Viejo, and Irvine, California. 

He is a second-generation Korean-American who was born in Los Angeles and raised in Orange County, California.  He graduated from the UCLA School of Medicine in 1992.  He then did his general surgery residency at the New York Flushing Hospital Medical Center from 1992 to 1997. He further specialized in colon and rectal surgery at the Greater Baltimore Medical Center from 1997 to 1998. 

Dr. Syn received his board certification from the American Board of Surgery as well as the American Board of Colon and Rectal Surgery. He has been practicing colon and rectal surgery in Southern California for over 20 years.

To schedule an appointment with Dr. Syn or another member of the team at Minimally Invasive Medical Group, call the office or request an appointment online today.

Dr. Brittany Glenn, D.O., is a board-certified emergency medicine physician bringing over ten years of experience caring for patients in emergency rooms to Cali Quick Urgent Care, serving people of all ages in Laguna Niguel, California, and southern Orange County.

Dr. Glenn grew up in Shaker Heights, Ohio and began her collegiate pursuits at Miami University in Oxford, Ohio, earning her Bachelor of Arts in psychology. She subsequently obtained a Master of Arts in bioethics at Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland, Ohio. After receiving her master’s degree, Dr. Glenn earned her medical degree at Ohio University in Athens, Ohio.

Dr. Glenn completed an extensive four-year emergency medicine residency at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC) Hamot in Erie, Pennsylvania. Dr. Glenn has since served at various medical facilities and hospitals in Cleveland, Ohio and southern California. She’s board-certified in emergency medicine from the American Osteopathic Board of Emergency Medicine (ABOEM). She holds basic life support (BLS) and advanced cardiovascular life support (ACLS) certification from the American Heart Association.

Outside the office, Dr. Glenn enjoys spending time with her family. She co-founded and operates the urgent care and CQ Med Gym with her husband and is a mother of three young children under the age of 11. Her children were the inspiration for Cali Kids Urgent Care. Dr. Glenn welcomes anyone needing urgent or acute care to Cali Quick Care & Cali Kids Urgent Care to be treated like family, friends, and neighbors.

Ella graduated in June 2025 from the University of California, Irvine with a Bachelor of Arts in Psychological Sciences. With an interest in both therapy and administrative work, she was drawn to Mind Health Institute, Orange County. Ella is excited to make connections with patients and give them the best possible experiences at Mind Health Institute, Orange County.