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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.

Courtney has been a registered nurse for over 12 years, primarily in the Emergency Department of a large community hospital. For over two years, she worked as a certified Mobile Intensive Care Nurse for the county of Los Angeles. Courtney completed her bachelor’s degree in nursing at the University of Texas at Arlington, where she then continued on to receive her master’s
degree as a Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP). She is board certified by The American Academy of Nurse Practitioners.

During her OBGYN clinical rotations, Courtney developed a passion and commitment for women’s health. “Women have a unique set of health care challenges. My goal is to help women meet health care needs throughout their lifespan and teach them about maintaining a balance for optimal health.” Courtney continues to add to her education in women’s health so that she is able to provide current, “up to date,” care to her patients. Courtney is married to a firefighter and has a son, stepdaughter, and two dogs. In her spare
time she loves to golf and improve human health and well-being by volunteering with her therapy dog, Tiller. They are certified through the Pet Partners Therapy Program. She is excited to grow and learn with the amazing practitioners here at Women’s Health Group of Ventura.

About Theodore Gerard A. Caspe, MD

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Theodore Gerard A. Caspe, MD, serves families in the Rancho Cucamonga, California community with a sense of support and responsibility. Specializing in family practice and aesthetic medicine, Dr. Caspe covers the most fundamental needs of the men and women in the Inland Empire.

Superior personalized care and patient access are his top priorities. Dr. Caspe received his medical education and bachelor’s degree in microbiology from the University of Santo Tomas in Manila, Philippines. He completed his residency at Arrowhead Regional Medical Center in Colton, California, and received his license from the Medical Board of California. Immediately following his residency, Dr. Caspe went into private practice for family medicine, where he’s been serving his community for over 22 years.

While in private practice, he simultaneously served as an urgent care physician for the first nine of those years; he has since directed his focus solely on private practice. He is currently a clinical instructor for the University of California Riverside School of Medicine.  He teaches medical students from 1st year to fourth year in his clinic.  In his free time, Dr. Caspe satisfies his wanderlust with travel and exploring new places.

 

Dr Bahadorani received her doctorate from Loma Linda University, School of Public Health. She holds a master’s degree in biomedical science from Midwestern University, College of Health Sciences in Phoenix, Arizona. Her strong background in biomedical sciences, coupled with her education and experience in public health provides a unique expertise in understanding pathways of disease, and knowing the strategic systems, models and interventions to prevent them. She is a certified health education specialist and a certified health and wellness coach providing consultation for wellness programs. Her work in public health is focused on lifestyle medicine with integrative approaches to disease prevention and health promotion. Her latest public health research study was an integrative intervention for stress reduction of a significantly distressed population. Results demonstrated improved health outcomes compared to two control groups. The study has been accepted for oral presentations at national and international professional health conferences such as the American Public Health Association, the International Congress of Behavioral Medicine, the International Qualitative Health Research Conference, the American Psychology Association, and the World Congress of Psychotherapy at UNESCO in Paris.

Education and Background

• Doctorate in Public Health from Loma Linda University
• Master’s in Biomedical Sciences from Midwestern University
• Bachelor of Art in Honors English from California State University, Northridge
• Certified Health and Wellness Coach
• Certified Health Education Specialist

Work Experience & Specialization

Lifestyle Health Behavior Specialist and Wellness Expert implementing programs that inspire, motivate, and engage adult participants. The programs are whole person approaches to health promotion and not just focused on physical fitness or diet. Participants will gain the confidence and self-efficacy to implement the acquired skills in their life.

• Health and Wellness Coaching and Health Education on
• Lifestyle interventions on health promotion and burnout prevention.
• Chronic disease prevention and management.
• Improving sleep quality.
• Effects of nutrition on stress reduction. 
• Nutrition: including guidelines for grocery shopping, food storage and healthy meal preparation.
• Guided relaxation sessions.

Practice Updates

• I do not provide treatments. My work is focused to improve health by offering evidence-based programs in lifestyle medicine that promotes optimal health and wellness.
• Chair of the Wellness Center for the Integrative, Complementary, Traditional Heath Practices Section for the American Public Health Association Conference.
• Presenting at the Western Psychological Conference in San Francisco and the 32nd International Conference of Psychology in Prague.

Dr. Gutkin specializes in emergency medicine after completing his residency at MLK-King Drew Hospital here in Los Angeles. He joined our team in September of 2021 and has been committed to helping us ensure patients receive top of the line care. Dr. Gutkin served as a medical director at the non profit organization for Medic-1 Ambulance for 7 years. When he's not helping patients you can find him enjoying good food, fine wines and scuba diving.

Norr Santz, MD is a board-certified physician in physical medicine and rehabilitation who provides quality care to patients at the West Los Angeles office of Health Atlast. Dr. Santz completed her undergraduate studies at the University of California Los Angeles then earned her medical degree from Ross University School of Medicine. She went on to complete her residency in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation at SUNY Downstate Medical Center in Brooklyn, NY. Dr. Santz provides comprehensive care to her patients and strives to empower and support them with patient education.
She values a multidisciplinary approach to maximize her patients’ physical function.

Dr. Adam Silver is a top-ranked Doctor of Osteopathy who is Board Certified in Physical Medicine and Pain Management.

Dr. Silver has also trained as a medical acupuncturist and integrative medicine physician providing comprehensive, “whole patient” care for men and women in West LA, CA, and throughout the Greater Los Angeles metro area. With extensive training and experience in physical medicine and rehabilitation, pain management, osteopathy, craniopathy and acupuncture, Dr. Silver offers the most advanced treatment options to help each patient attain optimal health and wellness. Using state-of-the-art techniques and both traditional and alternative approaches, Dr. Silver helps patients understand the root causes of their pain and other symptoms so they can achieve symptoms relief in addition to improved overall health.

At his offices in West LA, and Sherman Oaks, Dr. Silver performs skilled, compassionate, patient-centered treatments based on each patient's individual health needs and goals, including therapeutic rehabilitative exercise, osteopathic manipulation, joint injections, trigger point injections, and platelet rich plasma (PRP) injections to help speed healing and recovery after disease or injury.

Board certified by the American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Dr. Silver completed his osteopathic degree at Touro University California, followed by an internship in family medicine at Mills-Peninsula hospital and a residency in physical medicine and rehabilitation at New York University Medical Center, as well as training in acupuncture at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) Medical Center. Dedicated to continuing his knowledge and education in his specialty fields, Dr. Silver maintains active memberships in several professional societies, including the American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, the American Academy of Osteopathy, The Osteopathic Cranial Academy and the American Osteopathic Association.

Dr. Silver welcomes new patients at his West LA and Sherman Oaks practices, and the practices accept most major forms of insurance, including Medicare.

She is a graduate of University of Southern California with a Masters of Science, Family Nurse Practitioner, and is Board Certified. She will be caring for patients for wellness and sick visits as well as implementing a nutrition program for our patients.

Donna Cashdan, DO, FAAFP, is a board certified family medicine physician at Sherman Oaks Family Medicine located in Sherman Oaks, California. She is committed to providing each patient with an exceptional level of care and attention regardless of their age. 

Dr. Cashdan graduated Cum Laude from the State University of New York at Albany with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Biology/Chemistry in 1986. She then went on to earn her Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine in 1994 from Western University of Health Sciences before completing a subsequent residency at The Glendale Adventist Medical Center Family Practice Residency Program, where she was Chief Resident in her last year. 

She is currently serving on the Board of Directors of the Osteopathic Physicians & Surgeons of California OPSC.

To schedule an appointment with Dr. Cashdan and the skilled team at Sherman Oaks Family Medicine, Inc., call the office today. 

Jabeen Fatima, MD, is a family medicine physician at Molani Medical Group in Sherman Oaks, California.

Dr. Fatima is a concerned and attentive family physician who delivers the best medical treatments available. She's dedicated to her patients and focused on providing attentive and personalized service to each person in her care.

During her consultations, Dr. Fatima thoroughly explains your conditions and works with you to choose the most appropriate treatment plan for your unique needs. In addition to running her practice, Dr. Fatima is affiliated with Encino Hospital Medical Center.

After earning her medical degree at Dow Medical College in Pakistan, Dr. Fatima moved to the United States where she completed her residency in family medicine as chief resident at Erie County Medical Center in Buffalo, New York.

Dr. Fatima board-certified by the American Board of Family Medicine. She is a member of the American Academy of Family Practice, and is fluent in is fluent in both English and Urdu.

About the Practice

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Suzan Starler, DC, Cert. MDT, is a board-licensed chiropractor who provides comprehensive holistic care at her private practice, Dr. Suzan Starler Investigative Nutrition, in the upscale Brentwood neighborhood of Los Angeles, California. As a functional medicine practitioner, she combines her experience and expansive knowledge to help her patients finally understand what’s happening in their bodies and the steps they can take to actively support their own health and healing.

After completing her Bachelor of Science in human biology at the University of Los Angeles, California (UCLA) in Los Angeles, California, Dr. Starler earned her Doctor of Chiropractic at Southern California University of Health Sciences (formally known as the Los Angeles Chiropractic College) in Whittier, California.

Since earning her Doctor of Chiropractic, Dr. Starler has expanded her knowledge, completing post-graduate work at the McKenzie Institute International® and the Institute for Functional Medicine®. Some of her coursework includes clinical nutrition and diversified technique, nutritional management of underlying causes of chronic disease, and breaking the complex web of leaky gut.

Dedicated to her profession, Dr. Starler is certified in Mechanical Diagnosis and Therapy® (MDT) by McKenzie Institute International and has advanced clinical training in Nutrition Response Testing® and Quantum Neurology®. She’s also a professional member of the American Chiropractic Association, McKenzie Institute International, Santa Monica Professionals, Holistic Chamber of Commerce, Santa Monica Chamber of Commerce, and West Los Angeles Chamber of Commerce.

When it comes to health and wellness, Dr. Starler tells her patients there is always hope and healing takes time, consistency, and self-discipline.

Hailing from Los Angeles, California, Dr. Behnaz Behmanesh brings her sunny California personality to all her patients. Staying true to her Southern California roots, she is a graduate of UCLA and Western University of Health Sciences. In addition, Dr. Behmanesh completed comprehensive training in Obesity Medicine through Columbia University’s Institute of Human Nutrition. She is triple board certified in Family Medicine and Obesity Medicine, and stays up-to-date on the latest medical discoveries. Dr. Behnaz Behmanesh is excited to be your Family Doctor and Weight Loss Doctor in Burbank and Los Angeles. When not striving to keep her patients happy and healthy, she enjoys hiking with her family at Franklin Canyon and shopping at Trader Joe’s.

Dr. Behmanesh in the News:

Voyage LA Article: “Inspiring Conversations with Dr. Behnaz Behmanesh”

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