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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.

MyWellnessMD, led by board-certified Internal Medicine physician Schehrezade Khan, MD, is dedicated to delivering exceptional care for adults in Los Angeles, California.

With an integrative and comprehensive approach to medicine, Dr. Khan creates a shared note that grants patients access to her consultation notes, allowing each person’s health plan to be a collaborative effort. A key aspect of Dr. Khan's mission is to educate and empower patients in their healthcare journey.

Dr. Khan’s educational path includes receiving her Doctor of Medicine from Shifa College of Medicine in Islamabad, Pakistan. She then completed her internal medicine residency at New York-Presbyterian Brooklyn Methodist Hospital in the United States. 

Her diverse background includes concierge medicine, health care consulting, and teaching at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA). She also has current hospital affiliations with Eisenhower Health in Rancho Mirage, California, and Providence Saint John’s Health Center in Santa Monica, California.

At MyWellnessMD, patients have access to excellent primary care, acute care, internal medicine, and longevity medicine. The practice also offers medical weight loss, preventive medicine, and women’s health services. 

Dr. Khan combines her medical expertise with a holistic understanding of whole-body wellness, providing comprehensive and personalized treatment. She goes out of her way to ensure that all patients feel seen and heard, fostering partnerships and proactive steps toward a future of wellness.

All appointments at MyWellnessMD are conducted virtually through telemedicine, providing convenient access to Dr. Khan’s medical expertise from the comfort of home or any location.

To learn more about the superior services offered at MyWellnessMD, contact the practice today by phone or online to schedule a telemedicine consultation.

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.

Through active listening and thoughtful questioning, I am to deliver a high-quality care that utilizes the most recent advancements in medicine. I am especially interested in stress-related health issues and wellbeing including elderly care, women's health, and sports medicine and offer over years of experience. I earned my medical degree at Western University of Health Sciences and residency training at Pomona Valley Hospital Medical Center where I completed family medicine/geriatrics/women's health/sports medicine/hospital medicine/comfort care training. Later, I went on to inpatient/outpatient care at Pomona Valley Hospital and San Antonio Regional Hospital.

After graduating from New York University with a major in Chemistry and minors in Biology, Math and German, Dr. Speller received her medical degree from Stanford University School of Medicine, followed by her Master in Public Health from the UC Berkeley School of Public Health.  She then went on to complete a residency in pediatrics at Children’s Hospital Oakland.  After working as a pediatrician in private practice and urgent care for 5 years, Dr. Speller began a career in alternative medicine.  At one time, she owned and operated several practices with many offices throughout the state of California.  

Her involvement in alternative medicine led Dr. Speller to pursue academic training and accreditations in many other facets of holistic medicine.  She combines her extensive training in both allopathic and complementary and alternative medicine to offer whole-body care to her patients using a functional medicine approach—identifying and treating the root causes of illness or disease, while focusing on enhanced lifestyle choices to improve health.  She has a true zest for knowledge and is dedicated to continuing to educate herself to be able to deliver the best and most innovative and cutting-edge care to all of her patients.  

 

Summary of Credentials

• Graduated Stanford University School of Medical, 1994 (MD)
• Graduated UC Berkeley School of Public Health, 1995 (MPH)
• Residency Children’s Hospital Oakland, 1998
• Board Certified Pediatrics, 1999 
• Diplomate, American Board of Integrative and Holistic Medicine (ABIHM), 2008
• Level 1 Health Professional, Maharishi Ayur-Veda, 2011
• Fellow, Andrew Weil Center For Integrative Medicine, 2013
• Certified Practitioner, BioTE Medical, 2019
• Certified Provider, Institute of Functional Medicine (IFMCP), 2019
• Clinical Homeopath, Center For Education and Development of Homeopathy, 2019 
• IV Therapy and Chelation Training, American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine, 2020
• Fellow, Anti-Aging, Regenerative and Functional Medicine, American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine, 2020
• Certification in Peptide Therapy, American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine, 2020
• Currently completing training in Aesthetics, Ozone Therapy and Stem Cell Therapy, as well as additional training in IV and Chelation Therapy

 

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.

At Express Urgent Care, Sukhvir Singh, MD, Jaspreet Singh Nanra, MD, and Amrit Pal Dhillon, PA-C and the team provide full-service health care including internal and familiy medicine to individuals and families in Diamond Bar, California, and Eastern Los Angeles County. 

Express Urgent Care offers prompt, efficient medical care. The team tries to see all patients within half an hour of initial contact to relieve uncomfortable symptoms and ensure a speedy recovery.

The Express Urgent Care team provides various services, including family medicine, women’s health, and pediatric care. But they primarily focus on acute and urgent care. 

People of all ages visit Express Urgent Care to receive treatment for a wide range of health problems, including cold symptoms and chronic disease management. The team also offers preventive medicine, including vaccines, physical exams, and specialist referrals. 

Express Urgent Care is conveniently situated and has plenty of onsite parking. The facilities are state-of-the-art and feature in-office X-rays and other diagnostic imaging technology. The team even offers wound care so patients can receive stitches or undergo minor surgical procedures without visiting the hospital.

The team is fluent in several languages, including English, Spanish, Punjabi, Hindi, and Urdu. This empowers them to serve the practice’s diverse clientele, including immigrants who’ve recently moved to the U.S. 

Express Urgent Care prides itself on providing the best, most comprehensive health care. Rather than see as many patients as possible, the providers limit the number of appointments per day, ensuring everyone has ample one-on-one time with their provider. The team never rushes appointments and takes the time to explain diagnosis and treatment options thoroughly.

Whether you recently moved to the Los Angeles area and need to establish medical care, or it’s simply time to update your vaccinations, Express Urgent Care can help. Call the office today to schedule an appointment, or book your visit online. 

Ramtin Massoudi, MD, is a vein specialist at LA Vascular Specialists in the Beverly Hills, Glendale and Encino communities in Los Angeles, California. He believes in delivering thorough and personalized treatments for each of his patients. 

Through his specialty at his practice, Dr. Massoudi can treat problem veins, address the medical conditions that cause them, and satisfy the needs of his patients. 

Dr. Massoudi has a background in preventing complications from Poly-pharmacy, which is why he takes great time and care when dealing with patients who have previously been given diagnoses, medications, and treatment regimens. This, combined with his expertise in venous and lymphatic medicine, makes him the ideal candidate to maintain a healthy treatment regimen for patients. 

Dr. Massoudi has performed countless successful procedures and has implemented and perfected his own cautionary measures to provide the safest care possible.

Dr. Massoudi attended the University Of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) for his undergraduate degrees. He then graduated from the American University of the Caribbean (AUC) School of Medicine in St. Marteen and completed his residency at the University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC).

Dr. Massoudi cares deeply about your treatment and results.

Specializing in minimally invasive cosmetic, laser, and vein surgery, Dr. Massoudi is certified by the American Board of Venous & Lymphatic Medicine, and Board eligible by the American Board of Family Medicine, and the American Board of Anti-Aging. By combining these areas of expertise, Dr. Massoudi has been able to create a well-rounded practice and holistic approach here at Aluna Vein Centers

*Please visit our Aluna Vein Centers site for more information regarding our Cosmetic services!

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.

Richard Compton, DO, MPH, is a highly-skilled physician with a passion for personalized care. Through his self-named practice, Richard Compton, DO, in La Cañada Flintridge, California, Dr. Compton is honored to play a role in enhancing the health and wellness of the children and adults in his care.

Dr. Compton founded his practice on the belief that everyone deserves access to outstanding health care. He takes a holistic approach, recognizing the role that social, mental, and emotional health plays in health optimization. He brings a wealth of experience in osteopathic medicine to his practice.

Primary care services include comprehensive physicals and chronic disease management, in addition to pediatric care for the smallest members of the practice family. Lifestyle medicine is a central focus, and every effort is made to teach patients how to make meaningful improvements in their daily habits. 

When needed, referrals are available for specialized care, and Dr. Compton remains in close contact with the extended health team to ensure continuity of care once specialized treatment ends. 

In-office visits are never rushed, and telehealth services are available for those who want to receive care from the comfort of home. The practice also offers some of the very latest in medical aesthetics, helping patients look as good as they feel. 

For residents in and around La Cañada Flintridge, California, who are searching for a wonderful family medicine practitioner, Richard Compton, DO, has a lot to offer. Booking a time to meet with Dr. Compton takes just moments online or by phone. 

Sirisat Khalsa, MD, is a double board-certified physician with a family medicine background. She has specialized in addiction medicine for over a decade. Dr. Khalsa knows that addiction does not define an individual, and her passion for exceptional care can help you minimize cravings in a welcoming, nurturing environment. 

Dr. Khalsa obtained a bachelor’s degree from the University of Southern California College of Medicine in Los Angeles, California. The school awarded her a dean’s scholarship and a  Howard Hughes grant for her hard work. After her undergraduate work, Dr. Khalsa was a resident in family practice at Harbor-UCLA Medical Center in Torrance, California. 

After spending 10 years in Family Practice, Dr. Khalsa began working in the field of Addiction.  She has cared for patients at every level of treatment, from Detox, Residential, IOP, and PHP, and in the outpatient setting.

Throughout her career, Dr. Khalsa has consistently demonstrated a commitment to staying at the forefront of addiction medicine, constantly evolving her techniques and methods to align with the latest research and scientific advancements in the field. Her extensive experience, coupled with her compassionate and empathetic nature, allows her to provide comprehensive care to those battling addiction, addressing not only the physical aspects but also the underlying psychological and emotional factors.

Today, Dr. Khalsa brings two decades of experience to her patients at Clarity Medical Group in the Sherman Oaks area of Los Angeles. Here, she offers services for those experiencing use disorders, including but not limited to alcohol, marijuana, and opiates. The clinic offers the latest in trusted medicine, including Vivitrol®, Sublocade®, and Suboxone®. 

Dr. Khalsa knows well the nuanced ways to use these medications, which help reduce cravings and help people regain control over their lives.

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.

Behzad Soufer is a caring and dedicated primary care doctor and family physician serving patients in Sherman Oaks, CA. Dr. Soufer can communicate with his patients in English, Spanish, and Farsi. He is certified by the American Osteopathic Board of Family Physicians, and he is currently affiliated with the Providence St. Joseph Medical Center in Burbank. Dr. Soufer has significant experience with preventative medicine, chronic disease management, urgent care, and critically ill hospitalized patients. He is certified in basic life support, as well as advanced cardiac life support. Dr. Soufer welcomes patients to his practice who are experiencing conditions such as general illness, arthritis, asthma, emphysema, high blood pressure, and migraines. Dr. Soufer takes great pride in partnering with his patients to ensure their good health.

Dr. Levin earned his B.S. in Anatomy and Cell Biology at the prestigious McGill University in Montreal, Canada. He then trained for his medical degree at the leading medical school in Israel, The Technion – Israel Institute of Technology Medical Program, world renowned for their world-leading cutting-edge medical research led by Nobel prize winners. For his Internal Medicine residency, Dr. Levin trained at the Jewish Hospital, Mercy Health in Cincinnati, Ohio, where there was great emphasis placed on excellent bedside manner and medical knowledge, before moving to Los Angeles to be close to family and beautiful sunshine! In his free time, he enjoys spending quality time with his wife and children outdoors in nature, throwing a barbeque or relaxing together at home. Born in Montreal, Canada, Dr. Levin is also an avid hockey fan who loves to snowboard and play ice hockey!

Jemmilyn Aquino Stearns is a Board Certified Physician Assistant practicing in Internal Medicine - Primary Care. Her professional experience is broad and includes Hematology/Oncology, Emergency Medicine, and Urgent care. She earned her Master's degree in Physician Assistant Studies at Rush University Medical Center in Chicago, IL and a Bachelor's of Science in Biology and Psychology. 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. Jemmilyn has over 9 years of experience in treating patients of all ages. Jemmilyn takes great pride in educating her patients about preventative health so that they can live full healthy lives.