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Marlene Rocha Farooq, MD practices family medicine at her private clinic in Long Beach, California. She brings her extensive background in family medicine to treat the medical concerns of patients of all ages, from newborns to seniors.

Dr. Rocha Farooq graduated medical school from the Universidad Autónoma de Guadalajara in Guadalajara, Mexico, and completed her residency in Family Medicine at the University of California, Irvine. She’s board-certified in family practice and holds active memberships with the American Medical Association and the American Academy of Family Physicians.

Working in private practice in California since 2002, Dr. Rocha Farooq gives her full, undivided attention to everyone she sees. She puts her personal touch and compassionate heart into her work, ensuring that each patient receives the highest quality care.

As a family practitioner, Dr. Rocha Farooq provides services from preventive care to chronic disease management. She offers annual physicals, well-child exams, and sports physicals as a routine part of her practice. When you’re experiencing an acute illness or injury, Dr. Farooq also dedicates a portion of her time to urgent care. For longer-term needs, she can help you with your weight loss efforts and the management of diabetes and other chronic diseases.

Dr. Rocha Farooq lives in the same community she serves in Long Beach. She has four grown sons, and she’s fluent in Spanish and English. She also loves staying active, solving puzzles, and reading novels and the latest medical research. She also loves music, dancing, and painting.

Dr. Kerendian prides himself of not getting distracted by the superficial symptoms yet searching and utilizing them as clues to diagnose the bigger underlying condition that is the culprit behind the different symptoms. He plans effective care management for all patients, which prevent further comorbidities and lead the individual to a MORE EFFECTIVE, LONGER, HEALTHIER and HAPPIER life. He has advanced skills with techniques such as Platelet Rich Plasma, Stem Cell Therapy, Prolotherapy, Osteopathic Manual Therapy including Myofascial Release, Trigger Point Therapy, Joint Injections, Hormone Management in Menopause, Andropause and Hypogonadism, Mesotherapy, Botox, Hormone Pellet Insertion procedure, C-ARM and or Ultrasound Guidance Injections, skin lesion removals and Sclerotherapy along with others.

Nickolas Tomasic, MD, is a compassionate board-certified urologist at Adonis Mens Sexual Health Center Offices in Westchester - Los Angeles, Redondo Beach, San Pedro, and Culver City, California. He enjoys working in the field of urology because it allows him to combine medical and surgical care in treating his patients. 

When they arrive for treatment, he sits down with them and listens to each of their symptoms and concerns to develop a conservative yet effective treatment plan.

Dr. Tomasic, who is certified by the American Board of Urology, earned his medical degree from the University of California, Los Angeles. Following the completion of his degree, he finished his residency training in urology and general surgery at the University of Southern California in Los Angeles. Dr. Tomasic values education as the foundation of his practice and shares much of what he learned during his time at the university level with his patients today.

To keep current on new and evolving information in his field, Dr. Tomasic is a member of numerous professional organizations. Currently, he holds memberships with the American Urological Association, the American Medical Association, the California Urological Society, the California Medical Association, and the Los Angeles County Medical Society. 

When he isn’t at one of the Adonis Mens Sexual Health Center offices removing kidney stones, treating bladder pain, or performing robotic surgeries, Dr. Tomasic instructs future urologists as a member of the faculty at the University of Southern California Institute of Urology. In his free time, he enjoys staying in shape with running, golf, and ocean sports.

Dr. Julie Ann Sherman, is a family medicine physician and neuromusculoskeletal medicine specialist in Long Beach, CA. She graduated from Western University of Health Sciences in 1994 and has over 29 years of experience in the medical field.

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.

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. 

Dr. Solomon Laktineh has over 30 years of experience in the medical field as a board certified Pediatrician and Neonatologist. His commitment to excellence in every aspect of his practice and passion for meeting and exceeding patients’ needs and expectations has earned him the Patient’s Choice Award for four consecutive years and has been recognized as one of the Most Compassionate Doctors. Dr. Laktineh’s top priority is patient care and satisfaction. This goal is carried through into the Medical Spa where every individual’s experience is of the utmost importance.

In his free time, Dr. Laktineh enjoys quality time with his family, a challenging game of tennis, and the outdoors.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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