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Dr. Margaret Shannon M.D.

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.

Pouya Shafipour, MD, in Santa Monica, California, is a board-certified family medicine specialist with subspecialty training in a field of medicine known as bariatric or obesity medicine. He uses safe and effective medications in conjunction with dietary, nutritional, behavioral, and exercise counseling to manage obesity and medical conditions related to excessive weight gain or loss.

After finishing his residency, Dr. Shafipour pursued his passion in obesity treatment. Through extensive training by the American Society of Bariatric Physicians and the prestigious Harvard Blackburn Obesity Course, Dr. Shafipour has developed a program that focuses on healthy weight loss and a well-organized maintenance program. His program results in weight loss and maintenance of a healthy weight through a multi-level, personalized approach to dietary and lifestyle transformation.

Dr. Shafipour received his bachelor’s degree in molecular and cell biology from UC Berkeley, then continued his graduate studies and received a master’s degree in physiology and biophysics from Georgetown University. He later attended Loma Linda University School of Medicine, where he received his MD in 2003. He completed his internship in general surgery at UC Irvine and residency in family medicine at UCLA and became board certified in family medicine in 2008.

During a peak performance health and lifestyle coaching conference in 2004, Dr. Shafipour discovered an interest in lifestyle transformation. Following the conference, he personally took some radical measures and transformed his way of eating and implemented daily exercise into his life.

The impact of this transformation encouraged him to further pursue incorporating the idea of a sustainable, healthy lifestyle into his practice of medicine. Dr. Shafipour continued his training in bariatric medicine by taking courses offered through the American Society of Bariatric Physicians.

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.

 

Thomas Rambacher, DPM, FACFAS, FAPWCA, is a double board-certified surgeon and wound doctor at Foot Ankle Leg Wound Care Orange County in Mission Viejo, California. He is one of the few wound care specialists and podiatrists in the region who specializes in orthoplastics (flap reconstruction), limb salvage, and highly specialized wound care.

Dr. Rambacher received his degree in podiatric medicine from the Ohio College of Podiatric Medicine in Independence, Ohio, now called the Kent State University College of Podiatric Medicine (KSUCPM).

His primary podiatry residency at the Cleveland Clinic Foundation involved many subspecialty rotations like orthopedics, endocrinology, rheumatology, emergency medicine, and podo-pediatrics.

Dr. Rambacher has performed numerous surgical rotations in Ohio at Cleveland Veteran Administration Hospital, The Podiatry Institute, Ohio State University (OSU), Kaiser Permanente, and the Jewish Hospital Ohio.

He also had high-volume surgical training in the Saddleback Valley Residency Training Program at Los Angeles and Orange County hospitals.

Incorporating extensive training from the East and West coasts, Dr. Rambacher works closely with patients to limit downtime so they can quickly return to hobbies and work. He provides the most advanced treatments and integrates them into his patients’ lifestyles.

Dr. Rambacher offers nonsurgical and surgical treatments for leg and foot conditions, including reconstruction with external fixation for extreme abnormalities, wound care, diabetic amputation prevention, advanced graft wounds, and skin grafting (skin substitutes).

He is certified by The American Board of Podiatric Surgery and the American Board of Multiple Specialties in Primary Care in Podiatric Medicine. He is a Fellow of the American Board of Podiatric Surgery and the American Professional Wound Care Association®.

Dr. Rambacher enjoys spending time with his family and pursuing outdoor adventures like hiking, mountain biking, snowboarding, and surfing. He is very active in the local community with hospital outreach programs and event promotion outdoor activities.

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.

Dr. Robert Milanes, MD is the Founder and Medical Director of Advanced Medical & Aesthetics. He is dedicated to providing comprehensive, patient-centered care that combines evidence-based medicine with advanced medical, surgical, and aesthetic treatments. With experience caring for thousands of patients in emergency, outpatient, and procedural settings, Dr. Milanes takes a practical, results-driven approach to helping patients improve their health, confidence, and quality of life. His areas of focus include primary care, medical weight loss, testosterone optimization, IV wellness therapies, wound care, hair restoration, liposuction, fat transfer, and aesthetic rejuvenation. Dr. Milanes believes exceptional healthcare goes beyond treating illness and emphasizes prevention, education, personalized treatment plans, and long-term patient relationships. His mission is to provide innovative, compassionate care through the philosophy..Precision Medicine. Elevated Care.

Raymond Dorio, MD, is a primary care physician and general practitioner specializing in geriatric medicine at IMAC Medical Group. At his practice in Newhall, California, he provides a wide range of internal and primary care services to patients of all ages. 

Dr. Dorio graduated with his Bachelor of Arts from the University of California, Los Angeles in 1969. He then earned his medical degree from the University of California, Irvine in 1974, and went on to complete his post-graduate training in the department of pathology at the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia. Afterward, he stayed at the University of Pennsylvania as an assistant professor of pathology, researching cell adhesion molecules. Dr. Dorio then researched the biochemistry of alcohol as an assistant professor of pathology at Drexel University College of Medicine (formerly Hahnemann University) in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and as an assistant professor of research pathology at the University of Southern California, affiliated with Children's Hospital Los Angeles.

At IMAC Medical Group, Dr. Dorio sees a large number of patients with chronic pain who are on maintenance therapy. He also treats patients suffering from depression, anxiety, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, and sleep disturbances. For elderly patients who cannot easily leave their homes, many who are over 80 years old with chronic conditions, he offers home visits, treating those with conditions from Alzheimer’s and dementia to chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and falls. His three children often go with him on these visits, where they sing “Somewhere Over the Rainbow” to the patients, who are very appreciative. 

Dr. Dorio also has a hospice practice in partnership with several hospice companies in California, including Hospice Care of the Valley in Simi Valley, and Golden Oaks Hospice, LA Hospice, and Green Horizon Hospice in Los Angeles.

Dr. Dorio is married to his wife, Ethel, and they have three children, Gwendelyn, Allison, and Charlotte. He is currently accepting new patients and warmly welcomes them to IMAC Medical Group.

Tizita Amde-Michael, NP, is an experienced and compassionate nurse practitioner. She is the founder of Renaissance Medical Spa in Woodland Hills, at The Village-Topanga Canyon. 

Tizita entered the field of medical aesthetics after experiencing her own concerns with aging skin on her face and body. “I wanted to find effective, non-invasive skin treatments that would improve signs of aging without having an unnatural appearance. I wanted to return to a more youthful, refreshed appearance. I wanted to reveal my natural beauty. This was my Renaissance."

Tizita received her graduate degree and training at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF). She is a board-certified advanced practice nurse practitioner with advanced training in non-invasive aesthetics procedures and lasers. 

Tizita has been in clinical practice since 2007 and is an expert in providing patients with high-quality care. She takes a holistic approach to care, focusing on patient education and prevention. 

The mission at Renaissance Medical Spa is to promote a positive self-image while enhancing and maintaining each patient’s natural beauty. Her philosophy in medical aesthetics is to individualize treatment plans specific to each patient. She is passionate about developing meaningful relationships with her patients and delivering results that make you feel your best! 

Tizita looks forward to helping you reveal your natural beauty at Renaissance Medical Spa.

Paul Moya, DO, is a board-certified family medicine physician who has been proudly serving Glendora, California, and the surrounding communities for more than 13 years. As part of United Family Physicians, Dr. Moya provides comprehensive care across all stages of life, with special expertise in preventive medicine, geriatric care, and the management of both acute and chronic medical conditions.

After earning his medical degree from Western University of Health Sciences in Pomona, California, Dr. Moya completed his internship and residency at Pomona Valley Hospital, a UCLA-affiliated program. Today, he partners with Emanate Health, Regal Medical Group and Lakeside Community Healthcare, giving his patients access to a vast network of specialists, leading hospitals, labs, and support services designed to make quality care accessible and seamless.

Dr. Moya believes in building lasting relationships with patients and their families through personalized education, preventive care, and individualized treatment plans. His approach is compassionate, approachable, and rooted in a dedication to long-term wellness. He is fluent in Spanish and is affiliated with Foothill Presbyterian Hospital, extending his reach in providing trusted medical care.

Outside of medicine, Dr. Moya enjoys gardening, hiking, and cooking. Patients appreciate his commitment to listening, understanding, and guiding them through every stage of their health journey. By combining clinical excellence with a caring bedside manner, Dr. Moya continues to make a meaningful difference in the lives of those he serves.

Bao Khanh Thai, DO, is a board-certified family medicine physician with more than 13 years of experience. She serves patients at United Family Physicians in Glendora, California, providing comprehensive care for patients of all ages, with a special focus on preventive medicine, chronic disease management, and senior care. Known for her compassionate and approachable style, Dr. Thai is dedicated to building long-term partnerships with her patients and their families.

Dr. Thai earned her medical degree from Western University of Health Sciences in Pomona, California, and completed her internship and residency training at Pomona Valley Hospital, a UCLA-affiliated program. She is fluent in Vietnamese, allowing her to serve a diverse patient population and make quality healthcare more accessible to the community.

Through her affiliation with Emanate Health, Regal Medical Group, and Lakeside Community Healthcare, Dr. Thai’s patients benefit from access to leading hospitals, specialists, labs, imaging facilities, and chronic care support programs. She also maintains hospital privileges at Foothill Presbyterian Hospital, ensuring continuity of care when patients need it most.

In addition to her clinical expertise, Dr. Thai emphasizes patient education and preventive care, empowering individuals to make informed decisions about their health.

In her free time, she enjoys gardening, hiking, and traveling, bringing the same curiosity and care to her personal life as she does to her practice. Patients trust Dr. Thai for her dedication to personalized, high-quality care that supports overall well-being at every stage of life.