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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.

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

Having practiced as a Family Nurse Practitioner in a traditional clinic setting for 15 years, I've come to believe that much of the care I give is driven by listening carefully to what the patient is sharing and asking the right questions. With a good history about the patient's illness or concerns, a great deal of exceptional care can be delivered without a long wait in the doctors office.

For Ali Ahmad, MD, lifelong learning isn’t just a phrase; it’s his approach to practicing medicine. Dr. Ahmad is an anti-aging specialist and board-certified family medicine physician at BeautyBossMD, located in Newport Beach, California. He began his medical career as an undergraduate at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, where he graduated with honors.

He attended the American University of the Caribbean School of Medicine (AUC), in Cupecoy, St. Maarten, which utilizes the rigorous medical school curriculum model implemented in the United States. Here Dr. Ahmad completed core medical school rotations in Los Angeles, Chicago, and Detroit. He completed his postdoctoral clinical training with a residency in family medicine at Pontiac General Hospital where he served as chief resident and earned nearly a perfect score on his in-service examination.

Dr. Ahmad's commitment to offering his patients comprehensive wellness and anti-aging services motivated him to enhance his education with numerous advanced trainings and certifications in subjects such as anti-aging medicine, regenerative medicine, weight loss medicine, nutritional IV therapy, and aesthetic procedures such as Botox® and dermal fillers.

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.

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.

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.

Desirae Macias, PA-C, is a physician assistant serving patients at Z-Dermatology & Skin Wellness Center located in Huntington Beach, California. 

Desirae is certified by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) and licensed by the Physician Assistant Board of the Medical Board of California. She is currently an active member of the Society of Dermatology Physician Assistants (SDPA).

Desirae has had an interest in dermatology since she was young, after being significantly influenced by her dermatologists. She received her bachelor's degree from California State University, Fullerton. She then completed the Physician Assistant Studies (MSPAS) program at Western University of Health Sciences in Pomona, CA, earning her Master of Science. In 2015, she became board-certified. 

Desirae has over eight years of experience in medical and cosmetic dermatology. She is very excited to be a part of the elite team at Z-Dermatology & Skin Wellness Center. She is committed to focusing on patient-centered care, comprehensive and preventative monitoring and treatment for skin cancers, and treatment of all dermatologic conditions. 

Outside of the office, Desirae’s interests include spending time with her family (which includes her dog), traveling, and doing DIY projects around her house. Desirae’s goal is to make patients feel great about their skin and to learn something new every day!

Mariam Saad, MPAP, PA-C, is a licensed physician assistant specializing in dermatology. She provides excellent patient care at Z-Dermatology & Skin Wellness Center, located in Huntington Beach, California. 

Mariam completed her undergraduate studies at California Polytechnic University, Pomona, and graduated Magna Cum Laude. She then completed the Physician Assistant Studies (MPAP) program at The University of California's Keck School of Medicine in Los Angeles, earning her master's degree. 

Mariam is trained in dermatology with a focus on early skin cancer detection and prevention. She continued her training in dermatology by completing the SDPA Diplomate Fellowship and becoming an active member of the Society of Dermatology Physician Assistants. 

Mariam is incredibly excited to be a part of the team and privileged to care for patients of all ages with diverse dermatologic conditions. She is passionate about patient education, empowerment, and curating patient-specific skin care regimens. She is committed to helping her patients look and feel their very best. 

Mariam lives in Orange County with her husband and pup. Outside of work, she enjoys going to the beach, trying new cuisine, and spending quality time with family and friends.

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, Costa Mesa, Cathedral City, 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.

Dr. Courtney Scott is our medical director/doctor here at Genesis New Beginning Inc. Dr. Scott has obtained a Bachelor of Science in biology, a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, a master’s in Business Administration, and of course a degree as a Doctor of Medicine.

Dr. Scott is an award-winning physician & surgeon. He won the AFAM/LMKU Kenneth Award in Scholarly Achievements in Psychology, as well as outstanding performance for his knowledge in internal medicine. He was recognized three (3) years in a row from Keck School of Medicine at USC. He has also been recognized by the African American A-HeFT, Children’s Hospital of Los Angeles, and the Obesity and Outcome in Pediatric Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia for his research performances.

Dr. Scott is a board-certified physician and surgeon in emergency medicine but brings an understanding, and ability to work well in a busy and/or stressful environment to the behavioral health care industry. He has extensive knowledge of MAT protocols and is certified as a physician to have the most up-to-date information regarding Medicated Assisted Treatment (MAT). He started his career early in 2010 working in internal medicine and quickly saw a need for medical professionals with the understanding and knowledge of addiction. Dr. Scott was able to work his way into the behavioral health care industry from 2016 to the present. He is one of the most popular medical doctors in the behavioral health care industry due to his empathy towards the patients and his strict policies with medication management.

Dr. Scott has taken the time to train his medical team in treating each patient with the utmost understanding both clinically and medically. He has incorporated medical protocols that obtain to all patients that enter Genesis New Beginning Inc. All clients are provided the same treatment regardless of their situation.

Dr. Scott and his team at Genesis New Beginning Inc. look forward to meeting you and your loved ones so you may start the healing process while recovering from addiction.

Lauren Kent Davis, DO, is a board-certified family practice physician at South Coast Family Medical Center Inc. Dr. Kent Davis is passionate about providing accessible primary care to the community. She grew up in Laguna Niguel, California, where her father, Michael Kent, MD, founded South Coast Family Medical Center in 1990.

Dr. Kent Davis grew up playing soccer for the SC Blues Soccer Club and attended Santa Margarita Catholic High School in Rancho Santa Margarita, California. Dr. Kent Davis followed in her father’s footsteps, choosing medicine as her profession. She earned her undergraduate degree in psychology and pre-med from the University of Notre Dame in Notre Dame, Indiana. While studying at Notre Dame, Dr. Kent Davis continued playing soccer and was on the university’s varsity team.

Dr. Kent Davis went to medical school at Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences in Kansas City, Missouri. While in medical school, she met her husband, Chris Davis, DO. After graduation, she completed a three-year residency in family medicine at St. Anthony North Family Medicine Residency in Denver, part of Centura Health®.

In 2013, Dr. Kent Davis moved back to California and joined South Coast Family Medical Center. Dr. Kent Davis and her husband have three children: Maddison, Charlotte, and Jackson. In their spare time, they love spending time outdoors with their family.

Thomas Rambacher, DPM, FACFAS, FAPWCA, is a double board-certified surgeon and wound doctor at Foot Ankle Leg Wound Care Orange County in Mission Viejo, California. He is one of the few wound care specialists and podiatrists in the region who specializes in orthoplastics (flap reconstruction), limb salvage, and highly specialized wound care.

Dr. Rambacher received his degree in podiatric medicine from the Ohio College of Podiatric Medicine in Independence, Ohio, now called the Kent State University College of Podiatric Medicine (KSUCPM).

His primary podiatry residency at the Cleveland Clinic Foundation involved many subspecialty rotations like orthopedics, endocrinology, rheumatology, emergency medicine, and podo-pediatrics.

Dr. Rambacher has performed numerous surgical rotations in Ohio at Cleveland Veteran Administration Hospital, The Podiatry Institute, Ohio State University (OSU), Kaiser Permanente, and the Jewish Hospital Ohio.

He also had high-volume surgical training in the Saddleback Valley Residency Training Program at Los Angeles and Orange County hospitals.

Incorporating extensive training from the East and West coasts, Dr. Rambacher works closely with patients to limit downtime so they can quickly return to hobbies and work. He provides the most advanced treatments and integrates them into his patients’ lifestyles.

Dr. Rambacher offers nonsurgical and surgical treatments for leg and foot conditions, including reconstruction with external fixation for extreme abnormalities, wound care, diabetic amputation prevention, advanced graft wounds, and skin grafting (skin substitutes).

He is certified by The American Board of Podiatric Surgery and the American Board of Multiple Specialties in Primary Care in Podiatric Medicine. He is a Fellow of the American Board of Podiatric Surgery and the American Professional Wound Care Association®.

Dr. Rambacher enjoys spending time with his family and pursuing outdoor adventures like hiking, mountain biking, snowboarding, and surfing. He is very active in the local community with hospital outreach programs and event promotion outdoor activities.

Dr. Brittany Glenn, D.O., is a board-certified emergency medicine physician bringing over ten years of experience caring for patients in emergency rooms to Cali Quick Urgent Care, serving people of all ages in Laguna Niguel, California, and southern Orange County.

Dr. Glenn grew up in Shaker Heights, Ohio and began her collegiate pursuits at Miami University in Oxford, Ohio, earning her Bachelor of Arts in psychology. She subsequently obtained a Master of Arts in bioethics at Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland, Ohio. After receiving her master’s degree, Dr. Glenn earned her medical degree at Ohio University in Athens, Ohio.

Dr. Glenn completed an extensive four-year emergency medicine residency at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC) Hamot in Erie, Pennsylvania. Dr. Glenn has since served at various medical facilities and hospitals in Cleveland, Ohio and southern California. She’s board-certified in emergency medicine from the American Osteopathic Board of Emergency Medicine (ABOEM). She holds basic life support (BLS) and advanced cardiovascular life support (ACLS) certification from the American Heart Association.

Outside the office, Dr. Glenn enjoys spending time with her family. She co-founded and operates the urgent care and CQ Med Gym with her husband and is a mother of three young children under the age of 8. Her children were the inspiration for Cali Kids Urgent Care. Dr. Glenn welcomes anyone needing urgent or acute care to Cali Quick Care & Cali Kids Urgent Care to be treated like family, friends, and neighbors.

Bryn Henderson, D.O., is a board-certified physician, certified physician executive, and certified independent medical examiner. He earned his medical degree from Des Moines University College of Osteopathic Medicine in 1979 and his law degree from Western University College of Law in 1984. His emphasis is on the use of evidence-based medicine, information systems, and cooperative structures to improve the delivery of
healthcare with an emphasis on innovative therapeutics.

Dr. Henderson has served as president of the State of California’s Board of Osteopathic Examiners and for several years and was Assistant Dean of Clinical Affairs at the College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific.

He belongs to the American Osteopathic Association, American College of Physician Executives, and World Future Society. Dr. Henderson is the Founder and Chief Medical Director of Telehealth Medical Group and
Regenerative Medical Group. He insists on the philosophy ‘Culture of Caring’, striving to make high-quality care ‘a reality to everyone who needs care’ and helping improve patients’ lives. He has been serving patients with
chronic and complex conditions for many decades. He prioritizes effective and innovative medical care. As the leader of two prestigious medical groups, he ensures that the services and programs are rooted in the medical literature and evolve with new ideas that improve clinical outcomes.

Dr. Henderson is one of the country’s pioneering leaders in regenerative medicine which focuses on therapies that utilize innate systems within the body to heal and benefit patients. He has also been teaching and allowing
pre-med, medical students, PharmD, and Phlebotomy students to rotate at his practice. He has helped many students to transition into medical school or physician assistant school.

Specialties
• Family Medicine
• Pain Medicine

Board Certifications
• Family Practice/OMT
• College of Physician Executives, Fellowship Hospital — 1996
• College of Physician Executives, Residency Hospital — 1992
• Western University College of Law, Other Education — 1984
• Normandy Osteopathic Hosp, Internship Hospital — 1980
• Des Moines Univ Coll Of Osteo Med & Surg, Medical School — 1979
• Luther College, Undergraduate School — 1969

Medical School & Residency
Des Moines University College of Osteopathic Medicine
Medical School

Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine
Medical School

Certifications & Licensure
CA State Medical License
AZ State Medical License
FL State Medical License.

I have been in practice for 25 years. During that time I have treated thousands of clients with High Blood Pressure, Elevated Cholesterol and Diabetes as well as Depression and Anxiety and Painful Conditions. Like most physicians I would briefly recommend diet and exercise and then prescribe medication. Most of the time one medication was not enough and their conditions usually worsened over time. Now I offer a different approach. I emphasize the lifestyle changes that actually get to the root of these problems. I personally have been adjusting my lifestyle. I still take medications when my doctors prescribe them but through my Eating Habits, some moderate Activity and practicing Mindfulness I am decreasing rather than increasing medications. I lost 40 pounds, improved my Blood Pressure, corrected my Cholesterol and most importantly improved my Pain and Mood. I am passionate to help others achieve the results of their goals as well.