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Dr. Alija Ali offers a full range of rejuvenating services at Alija Aesthetics, Weight Loss & Anti-Aging in Whittier, California. Whether Dr. Ali’s patients want to diminish wrinkles, lose weight, begin hormone replacement therapy, consider a Vampire procedure, or regain sexual vitality, they can count on his expertise to guide their decisions and rely on his reputation for performing procedures that exceed expectations.

Dr. Ali received his Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree from Des Moines University College of Osteopathic Medicine. He completed his internship at USC and residency at UCLA and the Kaiser Foundation. He’s a member of the American Osteopathic Association and currently an internist affiliated with Whittier Hospital Medical Center, in Whittier, California.

For more than 20 years, his practice has been dedicated to treating the whole person and promoting wellness and self-confidence. By combining medical training as an internist, with specialization in weight loss and anti-aging, Dr. Ali hopes to help each patient achieve their desired appearance, maintain a healthy body, and to realize their dream of a long vibrant life.

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.

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. Kiet A Ton is a Family Medicine certified Board in Westminster, California. He graduated with honors in 2003. Having more than 21 years of diverse experiences, especially in FAMILY MEDICINE, HOSPITALIST, HOSPICE, HOME HEALTH, AND NURSING HOMES. Dr. Kiet A Ton affiliates with many hospitals including UCIrvine Fountain Valley Hospital, Orange Coast Memorial Medical Center, Hoag Irvine & Newport Beach cooperates with many other doctors and specialists. Call Dr. Kiet A Ton office on phone number (714) 895-8583 or (714)206-3618 for more information and advice or to book an appointment.

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, 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 Pediatrician | Medical Director, Dr2Kids Medical Group

Dr. Smita Tandon is a board-certified pediatrician and the medical director of DR2KIDS Medical Group in Fountain Valley, with over 50 years of experience caring for children and young adults. Her passion for pediatric medicine is rooted in a lifelong commitment to helping the next generation grow up healthy, confident, and supported.

Dr. Tandon began her medical journey in India, earning her Doctor of Medicine degree from Grant Medical College in Mumbai. She completed a residency training at King George’s Medical College in Lucknow, India, followed by a second residency at the University of Southern California in the heart of downtown Los Angeles. These formative experiences shaped her holistic, patient-centered approach to care.

A Mission Rooted in Compassion and Excellence

Dr. Tandon’s mission is simple: to provide high-quality healthcare in a clean, safe, and welcoming environment where every child feels safe and valued. She believes deeply in the power of positive childhood experiences and strives to be a trusted role model for her patients and their families.

From treating colds and sniffles to celebrating high school and even college graduations, Dr. Tandon treasures the full journey of pediatric care. One of her greatest joys is hearing from former patients—and even cares for their children!

A Passion for Teaching and Community Health

As a dedicated educator, Dr. Smita Tandon actively mentors medical students, residents, and nurse practitioner students through her teaching clinic. She also shares her knowledge with the broader community, such as offering guidance during public health crises like the COVID-19 pandemic. During the height of the outbreak, she spoke to men,women, children and school communities in underserved areas of India, helping them understand how to prevent transmission and access vaccines and treatments.

Outside the Clinic

Dr. Tandon lives in Orange County with her husband and is proud of her two daughters, both of whom have followed in her footsteps into the healthcare field. In her free time, you’ll find her curled up with a good book, listening to music, cooking, or enjoying quality time with her family.

About Dr. Clair

Darren FX Clair, MD, has been practicing medicine in the Los Angeles area for over 30 years and has helped thousands of patients improve and maintain their overall health and vitality. Dr. Clair is a functional medicine physician treating patients at Vibrance Health, which is located in Westlake Village, California. 

He believes that the first step to assisting his patients to obtain optimal health is to spend an adequate amount of time with each patient and obtain a comprehensive review of their medical history in order to assess their current level of health, lifestyle, and to learn of any symptoms they may be experiencing. Although there are certainly instances where prescription medication is necessary, Dr. Clair’s primary objective is to look for ways to work with a natural healing ability of a patient's body to develop and maintain ultimate good health.

Dr. Clair believes that it is not enough to rely strictly on lab test results as a way to diagnose a patient’s health issues. Lab tests frequently do not accurately reflect how you, as a patient are feeling or functioning. Most lab tests are a comparison to others and do not take into account the fact that each patient is unique. Dr. Clair actively listens to his patients about how they are feeling and, if required, uses state-of-the-art non-invasive testing to determine the best course of action for the patient.

Dr. Clair is a graduate of Columbia University’s College of Physicians and Surgeons and completed his postgraduate work at UCLA Hospital. He is a Board Certified anesthesiologist, and in 2003, he opened Vibrance Medical Group, Inc. in order to help people to use their body’s natural curative powers to heal their ailments and stay healthy. In 2017, Dr. Clair became one of only 300 doctors to have earned the title of Certified Lifestyle Physician with the American Board of Lifestyle Medicine.

Dr. Clair was a co-investigator on an FDA-approved investigation of human growth hormone as an anti-aging agent and has published an article on growth hormone replacement in the prestigious Journal of Medicine. He has frequently appeared on TV news segments and The Doctors Show, discussing a wide range of various health-related subjects.

In 2018, Vibrance opened a meditation and yoga studio to complement our lifestyle medicine practices and programs in the Westlake Village community. Dr. Clair believes that yoga and meditation can be of great benefit to you on your journey to optimal health and wellness.

Additionally, Dr. Clair and the team at Vibrance Medical Group offer aesthetic services like Botox® and dermal fillers that can effectively diminish many visible signs of aging, like fine lines and wrinkles. 

Our mission and goal is to help each and every one of our patients feel their very best at any and every age.

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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.

Valarie has been working as an aesthetic nurse with Westlake Laser since 2000.  She is highly proficient with injectable fillers and neurotoxins as well as aesthetic lasers and other modalities.  She will help you look your best, while still appearing natural and will use the numerous resources available at our office to create a customized plan to achieve that goal.

Valarie graduated from the University of Oregon with a BS degree and began her career in the computer business.  After the birth of her children she returned to school to become a registered nurse. She spent 10 years working as a labor and delivery nurse before she moved to aesthetics and began the journey with Westlake Laser.  She feels fortunate to have the resources and support of our medical director, Dr. A. David Rahimi, MD, and that we are able to offer a full spectrum of treatments to our patients who desire to look their very best.

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.

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.