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.
For Ali Ahmad, MD, lifelong learning isn’t just a phrase; it’s his approach to practicing medicine. Dr. Ahmad is an anti-aging specialist and board-certified family medicine physician at BeautyBossMD, located in Newport Beach, California. He began his medical career as an undergraduate at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, where he graduated with honors.
He attended the American University of the Caribbean School of Medicine (AUC), in Cupecoy, St. Maarten, which utilizes the rigorous medical school curriculum model implemented in the United States. Here Dr. Ahmad completed core medical school rotations in Los Angeles, Chicago, and Detroit. He completed his postdoctoral clinical training with a residency in family medicine at Pontiac General Hospital where he served as chief resident and earned nearly a perfect score on his in-service examination.
Dr. Ahmad's commitment to offering his patients comprehensive wellness and anti-aging services motivated him to enhance his education with numerous advanced trainings and certifications in subjects such as anti-aging medicine, regenerative medicine, weight loss medicine, nutritional IV therapy, and aesthetic procedures such as Botox® and dermal fillers.
Dr. Shannon, originally from Massachusetts, resides in Newport Beach, California. She graduated from Georgetown University, Washington DC with a B.S.N. and continued her education at Georgetown Medical School, Washington, DC where she obtained her medical degree. After serving eight years in the Navy in San Diego, California, Dr. Shannon decided to go into private practice. She is the founder of Coastline Dermatology Laser and Medical Center in Newport Beach, CA. Her sincere pride, passion and desire to be one of the best dermatologists possible resulted in the success of a 25+ year practice.
Dr. Shannon is an exceptionally gifted surgeon specializing in Mohs’ Surgery. She also loves the cosmetic side of dermatology and remains educated, trained and certified in all state of the art laser and cosmetic procedures available. Dr. Shannon spends most of her free time with her son and daughter, the loves of her life. She enjoys watching her daughter’s volleyball and basketball games and encouraging them to make education their priority!
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS: American Academy of Dermatology, Board Certified American Society of Dermatological Surgery American Society of Mohs Surgery, Fellow American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery, Fellow Hoag Hospital, Active Staff Member for 25+ yrs
Karen Taylor, MD, FACOG, is a skilled and compassionate gynecologist located in Newport Beach, CA who is dedicated to providing state-of-the-art, patient-centered gynecological care for women of all ages. At her practice next to Fashion Island, Dr. Taylor provides patients with an array of treatment options and medical services including well woman exams, birth control counseling, and treatment options including IUD placement, STD testing, hormone replacement therapy, treatment for menopause issues, diagnosis and management of pelvic pain, depression treatment, mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) therapy, and in-office evaluations and procedures including colposcopy and hysteroscopy. In addition, she’s a leading provider of adolescent gynecology care, helping teens and even preteens understand their bodies and their health so they can feel more confident and empowered.
Certified by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Dr. Taylor completed her undergraduate degree at the University of California, San Diego, followed by completing her medical degree at Tufts University in Boston and her residency in obstetrics and gynecology at University of California, Irvine. Devoted to remaining abreast of current and evolving developments in her field, she maintains active memberships in medical associations including the American Medical Association (AMA) and the Orange County Medical Association (OCMA).
Dr. Taylor is committed to providing individualized care custom-tailored to the needs of the individual patient, helping women of all ages enjoy better health, better futures, and better lives.
“Dr Taylor went out of her way to make sure I could get a procedure done the same day. Her warm personality and knowledge is awesome! Would highly recommend her. ”
Dr. Karen Taylor, MD
Family Physician
1441 Avocado Avenue
Suite 309
Newport Beach, CA 92660
Dr. Elain Tong was born in Pasadena, CA. Her interest in medicine began at a young age, after suffering multiple ankle injuries from years of dancing classical ballet. Her injuries were successfully treated by her father (Yee-Wing Tong, MD) with NBE therapy, or Neuro-Bioenergetics treatment, a therapy he developed combining western anesthetic nerve blocks and trigger point injections with acupuncture and the principles of Chinese medicine. This allowed her to continue dancing, performing, and competing with little downtime. When she was 15, her father taught her the NBE technique to help treat his own chronic illnesses. It was these experiences that led her to pursue a career in medicine. Dr. Elain graduated from UCLA with a major in Psychobiology and a minor in Classical Civilization, and then went on to study Chinese Medicine for two years at Samra University in Los Angeles. She received her medical degree from Western University of Health Sciences, College of Osteopathic Medicine.
“It's as comfortable as going to go visit a good friend! Dr. Elain makes the experience so comfortable and she's one of the friendliest doctors I've ever met. She's engaging, asks good questions and you can tell she truly loves making a difference in people's lives. I'm only partway through my series of pico lasering, so my posting of results will have to wait. However, in terms of finding a doctor who will truly take care of your needs, Dr. Elain is 100%.”
Holy Dove Q. Paule, FNP-C has 20 years of experience in nursing care. Areas of experience includes: Oncology, Renal Transplant, Endocrinology, Trauma, and 12 of those years specifically in Emergency Medicine. Not only has she played the role of a nurse, but also as a supervisor which gave her the experience to be a leader. Her role as the Pediatric Liaison Nurse (PDLN) and Mobile Intensive Care Nurse (MICN) gave her the opportunity to create treatment protocols for Emergency Room Services for Pediatrics and also maintain guidelines for Pre-hosptial care.
With this in mind, she is able to utilize knowledge and experience to help aid the vulnerable population in home by triaging, maintaining complex disease process, and also orchestrating plan of care with home health agencies/hospice, rehab, skilled nursing, and acute care.
Dr. Eric Denley is a general practitioner with a specialty in family medicine. After graduating from the Rosalind Franklin Chicago Medical School in 2005, Dr. Denley completed his training in family medicine at Clinton Memorial Hospital in Wilmington, OH followed by training in internal medicine at Richmond University Medical Center in Staten Island, NY. Dr. Denley is also involved in our Research/Clincial trial department.
First Valley Medical Group is excited to introduce Julia Granese, FNP to our team of providers. Julia is an AANP certified Family Nurse Practitioner, fluent in English and Spanish who was awarded an ADN scholarship from the National Association of Hispanic Nurses. She received her associate degree in nursing from Antelope Valley College and both her bachelor’s and master’s degree from California State University, Bakersfield.
Julia’s scope of practice is focused on Family Practice, Acute and Chronic Care and her medical background includes over 20 years of experience in various fields of nursing including acute care facilities, assisting in cardiology, the emergency department, respiratory care, senior care facilities, medical surgical, stroke and telemetry units.
Julia’s life-long passion and desire has been to help in the community, providing compassionate care to patients while simultaneously educating her patients on maintaining a healthy lifestyle. She brings with her a wealth of experience and quality evidence-based care and considers it a privilege to be able to channel her passion for nursing through her work as a Family Nurse Practitioner as well as serving in the community and church, helping those who are less fortunate.
With over 30 years of experience, Jing F. Li, MD. OMD, LAc, provides holistic, comprehensive, compassionate care to patients in Irvine, California. As the founder and director of Integrative Medical Center, she combines traditional Family Medicine and alternative approaches to offer a wide range of treatment options for specific conditions.
Dr. Li’s passion is promoting health awareness. She strives to provide the least invasive, yet most effective approaches for each patient while educating and empowering individuals to take control of their health.
She received her medical training in both conventional Western and Eastern medicine in China and the United States. She is a board-certified family physician and licensed acupuncturist. She is also a Diplomat of the American Academy of integrative Pain Management and is affiliated with St. Joseph Hospital and health system in Orange County.
Dr. Li shares her passion with the community and has been a frequent speaker in the field of integrative and alternative medicine at local hospitals and multimedia events. As a family doctor with a dedication to seeing the whole picture of a patient’s health, she emphasizes treatments that improve all aspects of well-being.
Po Chen, OMD, LAc is the co-founder of Integrative Medical Center’s division of Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine. He provides a wide range of services to patients at the Irvine, California, office.
Dr. Chen received his medical training in both Western and Eastern medicine in China, specializing in rehabilitation medicine. Dr. Chen has been practicing and teaching acupuncture, Traditional Chinese Medicine, and Chinese healing exercises for more than thirty years.
He also co-founded the first Qi-Gong Healing Center in the United States in 1985. Dr. Chen’s primary focus is promoting Traditional Chinese Medicine and healing exercise to the community.
With an emphasis on individualized treatment plans and looking at health from a holistic perspective, Dr. Chen takes the time to get to know each patient’s unique health concerns.
By creating custom, personalized protocols, he helps people understand their bodies, heal from chronic disease, and become more active in maintaining their health. He is also known to provides the most effective acupuncture treatment for various pain disorders, anxiety, and insomnia.
Shruti Patel, MD, is a Board-Certified Family Medicine Physician specializing in Family Practice and Urgent Care at Low Cost Health Clinics.
With seven offices in Anaheim, Riverside, Santa Ana, Corona, Costa Mesa, Cathedral City, and Indio, California, patients have a variety of locations to choose from. In addition, all the clinics are on a walk-in basis, so patients can access care when needed.
Dr. Patel has an excellent bedside manner and is bilingual in Spanish and English. She has many years of experience working in primary care and urgent care medicine. She is one of the supervising physicians for Low Cost Health Clinics and is also involved in the management of the clinics.
Passionate about serving uninsured and low-income people in Southern California, Dr. Patel and her team provide free screenings twice a year for diabetes (glucose) and hypertension (blood pressure), also available on a walk-in basis.
Ethics are based on respect and value for patients and team members alike. Dr. Patel makes it her daily mission to resolve differences quickly and recognize and celebrate achievements, including good health.
Dr. Patel warmly welcomes all patients into all seven offices and looks forward to serving them. Call the office, visit the clinic online, or simply walk in for outstanding low cost care at any time.
Board-certified internal medicine physician Artin Nazarian, MD, provides high-quality primary care to teens and adults throughout Los Angeles County at his practice in Glendale, California.
Dr. Nazarian brings nearly 20 years of experience to his practice. He studied at St. George’s University School of Medicine in True Blue, Grenada, earning his medical degree. Dr. Nazarian received extensive training in all aspects of internal medicine, from chronic disease management and medical weight loss to acute and primary care.
Dr. Nazarian is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. When he isn’t meeting with patients, he serves as an instructor at Huntington Hospital in Pasadena, California, educating internal medicine residents. He holds privileges at several other hospitals, including Glendale Adventist Medical Center and USC Verdugo Hills Hospital, both in Glendale.
Dr. Nazarian strives to provide a first-class patient experience. Rather than seeing as many clients as possible, Dr. Nazarian sets strict limits, allowing him to listen well and spend ample time with each patient. He never rushes.
Dr. Nazarian’s office is conveniently situated and has ample parking. The practice has a comfortable, spalike environment, and the support staff is friendly and welcoming. The office is paperless, letting patients access their medical records online through a secure portal.
People from all over Los Angeles County visit Dr. Nazarian for men’s health, women’s health, primary care, and more. Instead of promising quick fixes, Dr. Nazarian helps patients take charge of their health through diet, exercise, lifestyle coaching, and education.
Dr. Nazarian speaks English and Armenian fluently. He welcomes anyone seeking a new medical home to Artin Nazarian, MD. Call the office today to schedule an appointment, or book your visit online.