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Asma Kazi, MD, is a board-certified internist and the founder of her private practice, Asma M. Kazi, MD Inc., in Palm Desert, California. Dr. Kazi offers preventive and primary care. Additionally, she manages long-term & acute illnesses and has an exceptional talent for managing diabetes. She also takes special interest in women's health.

Dr. Kazi completed five years of medical school at Baqai Medical and Dental University in Karachi, Pakistan, and then moved to the US. She completed her residency training at Montefiore Hospital in New York City, NY. She has experience in internal medicine, and has worked in an urgent care setting as well.

Throughout her training and career, Dr. Kazi has held many roles from working as a medical assistant , an office manager, as well as a physician. She has worked in research data collection and has written research papers as well.  She has also won several awards and continuously refreshes her knowledge on the latest advancements in medicine. 

In her current position at Asma M. Kazi, MD Inc., Dr. Kazi routinely treats multiple medical problems such as thyroid problems, hypertension, and high cholesterol. She offers a wide array of services at her office, including women’s health services, primary care, physical exams and immigration exams. 

Dr. Kazi is fluent in English as well as Urdu, her native language. To see Dr. Kazi as a new or returning patient, call Asma M. Kazi, MD Inc., or book an appointment online today.

Dr. Gardner Tarlow is a board certified family physician, who has provided advanced health care and prevention to patients in his native Orange County, California for over a decade. Located in Anaheim, Dr. Tarlow offers a wide range of services to patients of every age, from adolescents to seniors.

In addition to routine physicals and wellness exams for children, men, women, seniors, and athletes, Dr Tarlow is an avid athlete and an expert in sports medicine. In the past, Dr. Tarlow has served as team physician and sports consultant for the Savanna High School Football team in Anaheim. Dr. Tarlow has also served as a sports consultant and periodic columnist for Dirt Rider Magazine. In treating elite athletes and weekend warriors alike, Dr. Tarlow offers traditional and advanced alternative care treatment options. Dr. Tarlow has extensive knowledge and medical resources to help optimize each patient's recovery from injury, be it age-related or sports trauma.

Dr. Tarlow grew up in Orange County, earned his undergraduate degree in business from Chapman University and worked in Orange County as a financial consultant before returning to school to earn his medical degree from Ross University School of Medicine, New York. Following medical school, Dr. Tarlow completed an internship and residency in family medicine at Sparrow Hospital/Michigan State University. He has been in private practice in Orange County since 2000 after joining his father and General Surgeon, Herbet Tarlow, MD. Tarlow Medical has been in the same Anaheim location since 1966 and remains committed to serving Anaheim residents and surrounding cities.

Dr. Tarlow’s affiliations include St. Jude Medical Center, American Board of Family Medicine, American Academy of Family Practice, American College of Sports Medicine and  American College of Sclerotherapeutic Pain Management.

When not treating patients, Dr. Tarlow enjoys motocross, surfing, skiing, mountain biking, and spending time with his wife and children.

David B. Smotrich, MD, FACOG, is Founder, Medical Director, and Infertility and IVF Specialist at La Jolla IVF in La Jolla, California.

An empathetic and energetic physician, Dr. Smotrich is known for his highly personalized approach to helping patients build their families using the latest assisted reproductive technology. 

With over 25 years of experience in the field, he has earned a stellar reputation for his unwavering commitment to patient-centered care and his dedication to staying at the forefront of reproductive medicine. His expertise encompasses a wide range of assisted reproductive technologies.

Beyond his extensive knowledge and clinical skill, Dr. Smotrich is celebrated for his compassionate, empathetic approach. He understands that going through fertility treatment can be challenging, and his patients consistently praise him for his ability to provide not only the best medical care but also the emotional support needed during their fertility journey.

Dr. Smotrich is not just a reproductive endocrinologist; he is a beacon of hope, helping individuals and couples fulfill their dreams of parenthood with expertise, care, and unwavering dedication.

At this time, Dr. Smotrich is welcoming new patients. Call the office or use the contact page online to request an appointment.

Joyce Cheng, MD is a board-certified dermatologist committed to providing comprehensive and compassionate care to patients of all ages in the San Diego area.    Dr. Cheng has extensive knowledge in the most up to date dermatologic science to help treat and optimize the health of her patients’ skin.

Dr. Cheng offers a complete menu of dermatologic services at Coastal Medical and Cosmetic Dermatology, a leading medical and cosmetic dermatology practice with a convenient location in San Diego, La Jolla, California.   

A native of San Diego, Dr. Joyce Cheng received her bachelor’s degree in Molecular Biophysics and Biochemistry at Yale University where she graduated magna cum laude. She subsequently stayed on at the Yale School of Medicine to earn her medical degree and master’s degree in clinical research.   After completing her medical school training at Yale, Dr. Cheng went on to complete her medical internship, clinical research fellowship, and dermatology residency at the University of California, San Diego.

Dr. Joyce Cheng has had an impressive academic record serving as an investigator on numerous clinical and translational trials of novel therapeutics for cutaneous conditions. She has also presented at numerous national research conferences and has published research in Journal of Investigative Dermatology, Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology,  JAMA Dermatology, JID, JAAD, Science Translational Medicine, and Nature Medicine. Dr. Cheng also serves as a volunteer dermatology faculty at the VA hospital in San Diego treating patients with skin cancer and educating UCSD residents.

Dr. Cheng enjoys working with her patients in a comprehensive manner to achieve their skin health goals. She is known by her patients to have a warm bedside manner.  In her free time, Dr. Cheng enjoys the outdoors and exploring all that San Diego has to offer. 

Dr. Ricardo La Grotta, MD is a primary care physician. He serves patients at HealthyU Clinics at our Chandler, Arizona clinic.

With over two decades of medical experience, Dr. La Grotta brings his passion and commitment to HealthyU Clinics. Motivated by the organization's dedication to prioritizing patients, he joins with enthusiasm and a belief that the clinic is truly upholding the oath in primary care by putting people first.

Having spent his formative years in diverse regions such as South America, the Caribbean, and the Pacific Northwest, Dr. La Grotta has cultivated a unique perspective. His focus on Primary Care and Urgent Care stems from a seamless blend of practical experience and scientific knowledge.

Although his family has been in the Pacific Northwest for four decades, Dr. La Grotta eagerly embraces Arizona as his new home. He looks forward to immersing himself in the beauty of the state, connecting with its vibrant communities, and indulging in the rich gastronomy that Arizona has to offer.