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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.

With a strong foundation in healthcare, I've dedicated myself to the well-being of others as a Registered Nurse and Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP). My medical background enables me to provide compassionate care and personalized solutions to meet the diverse needs of my patients. I am committed to enhancing the lives of my clients. Through wellness consultations, IV drips, and vitamin injections, I empower individuals to prioritize their health and vitality. Whether it's boosting energy levels, enhancing immunity, or promoting overall wellness, I'm dedicated to helping my clients feel their best from the inside out. My mission is simple yet profound - to make a positive impact on the lives of everyone I encounter. With my commitment to wellness, I strive to inspire and uplift those around me, one smile, and one wellness session at a time. Let's embark on this journey together, towards a healthier, happier, and more vibrant life!

Behzad Souferzade, DO, (aka Dr. Soufer) is a leading family medicine doctor at CHAP Med in Sherman Oaks, California. He brings a unique, holistic individualized, patient-partner approach to care. 

Praised for his expert skill and compassionate bedside manner, Dr. Soufer offers comprehensive treatment, management, and preventative care for a wide variety of conditions and diseases, including depression, high cholesterol, high blood pressure, urgent care needs, asthma, and diabetes. He also performs routine screenings, such as pap smears and STD testing.

Dr. Soufer earned a Bachelor of Science in biochemistry at UCLA, followed by a medical degree in osteopathic medicine at Touro University College of Osteopathic Medicine (TUCOM). He went on to complete a one-year internship at North Shore-LIJ Health System (now called Northwell Health) and a residency in family medicine at Presbyterian Intercommunity Hospital. Due to his exceptional patient care and medical knowledge, Dr. Soufer was appointed Chief Resident and taught both medical students and newly graduated physicians.

Upon completion of his medical training, Dr. Soufer joined the highly-respected, 25-year-old practice of one of his mentors. In addition to treating patients, Dr. Soufer continues to educate medical students as a clinical assistant professor of medicine at Western University College of Osteopathic Medicine in Pomona, California.

As a primary care physician, he has extensive experience in preventive medicine, chronic disease management, urgent care, and care for critically-ill, hospitalized patients. His osteopathic training and vast clinical work has shaped Dr. Soufer’s unique approach for providing individualized, holistic care that considers all aspects of a patient’s well-being: mind, body and spirit. Dr. Soufer takes great pride in the health of his patients and sees himself as a true partner in their wellness.

At his family practice, Dr. Soufer welcomes the opportunity to care for new patients in the Greater Los Angeles area. The office is located in Sherman Oaks, CA, and accepts most major medical insurance plans.

Arash Nikamal, DO, (aka “Dr. Nik”) is a family medicine physician at CHAP Med, located in Sherman Oaks, California. He joined the practice in New York. He has years of experience in hospital medicine and urgent care medicine. Having lived in Chicago, New York, and Los Angeles, he prides himself in serving patients in the largest metropolitan communities in the country.

Earning his Bachelor of Science in biology from Loyola University Chicago, he then went on to medical school at Touro College of Osteopathic Medicine, New York. Dr. Nik moved on to an internship and residency at Presbyterian Intercommunity Hospital, where he met Dr. Soufer. Dr. Nik joined Dr. Soufer as Chief Resident during their training together.

After residency, Dr. Nik spent two years working at Long Beach Memorial Hospital as a hospitalist. Serving the surrounding community allowed him to hone his skills in 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 on 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 the 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 its patients with his robust and evolving medical expertise.

Brigitte Solorzano is a Board Certified Physician Assistant practicing in Internal Medicine - Primary Care. She earned her Master's degree in Physician Assistant Studies at Western University of Health Sciences in Pomona, California, graduating with highest honors. She obtained her Bachelor's of Science in Biology and a minor Psychology at Mount Saint Mary's University in Los Angeles, CA. 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. Brigitte has experience in our family practice clinic, dealing with preventative care and maintenance, as well as in more acute settings with our skilled nursing facilities and hospitals. Brigitte has a passion for helping her patients feel their best and listening to their concerns while providing evidence-based interventions.

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.

Dr. Ravinder Singh uses a holistic approach to patient care at Rancho Wellness in Rancho Cucamonga and Upland, California. Specializing in family medicine, Dr. Singh leads a team of dedicated medical professionals who share his philosophy of partnering with patients to reach their health and wellness goals.

Dr. Singh received a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Michigan Ann Arbor. He obtained his MD from Wayne State School of Medicine in Detroit, Michigan, and completed his family medicine residency as Chief Resident at Baylor College of Medicine Family Medicine.

The healthcare team at Rancho Wellness understands that lifestyle choices and the environment greatly impact a patient’s health and wellbeing. Instead of just writing a prescription to treat your symptoms, Dr. Singh takes the time to get to know you, then recommends a comprehensive treatment plan focusing on the core reasons for your medical issues. He uses a combination of traditional medicine and time-proven alternative treatments to address conditions like diabetes, elevated blood pressure, and cholesterol control. Without judging your previous choices, he’ll encourage you to form a partnership with his team so you can obtain the best possible level of physical and emotional health.

Dr. Singh loves watching football, and is a self-proclaimed fanatic for the Michigan Wolverines and Detroit Lions. He’s also an avid reader who enjoys travel, golf, and basketball.

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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 board certification 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 14 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. In his free time, Dr. Caspe satisfies his wanderlust with travel and exploring new places.

 

Dr. Marjorie M. Yong specializes in both weight loss and sleep. At Yong at Heart Total Wellness, Dr. Yong serves residents in Encino, California and the surrounding areas of Los Angeles.

Dr. Marjorie Yong helps patients achieve a healthier life by addressing not only individual medical problems such as diabetes, high cholesterol, or hypertension but also obesity that often underlies such disorders.

She is uniquely trained in Obesity, Nutrition, and Primary Care:
• Bachelor of Science, Biology, UCLA
• Doctor of Medicine (M.D.), from Medical College of Georgia,
• a leading primary care medical school in the U.S.
• Family Practice residency in the UCLA-affiliated
• Kaiser Woodland Hills program
• National Institutes of Health (Clinical Research) Fellowship
• in Nutrition, Department of Medicine, UCLA School of Medicine
• Treated Obesity (culminating as senior physician) for 2 years
• in the Bariatrics practice of the late Morton Maxwell M.D.,
• Professor of Medicine at UCLA, a pioneering expert in Obesity
• Founded Yong at Heart Total Wellness, Inc. in 2000
• Diplomate of the American Board of Family Medicine
• Diplomate of the American Board of Bariatric Medicine

Dr. Yong has over 13 years of experience with patients reducing weight for health reasons including pre- and post-gastric bypass patients, children, and adults. Some desire only to lose
a few pounds.Others need to lose 80-100 lbs or more. Her goal is to help everyone to achieve a healthier weight for the long-term benefits. In addition to weight loss treatment, she advises
on general health maintenance and screens for other disorders.

 

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.

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, 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.

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.

At Rapid Response Urgent Care in Granada Hills, California, we offer comprehensive urgent care services to patients aged 6 and older in a comfortable, welcoming setting.

Our experts accept walk-ins and have same-day sick visit appointments available for patients who are ill, injured, have disease complications, or experience unusual side effects and need prompt care. We commonly treat allergies, asthma, minor illnesses, dehydration, sports injuries, and work-related injuries. 

Our Rapid Response Urgent Care team also provides physicals, intravenous (IV) therapy, and numerous other services for entire families. We even provide workers’ compensation services for patients suffering from on-the-job mishaps. 

For patient convenience, we offer convenient on-site X-rays and labs and ensure exceptional, top-quality care.

Our friendly, compassionate team uses the latest advances in procedures and technologies to help patients feel better, heal faster, and recover quickly. We treat patients like family and take as much time as they need during office visits. We welcome new and existing patients to Rapid Response Urgent Care and look forward to exceeding their healthcare needs.

Schedule an evaluation at Rapid Response Urgent Care by phone or online today, or simply walk into the office.

Tizita Amde-Michael, NP, is an experienced and compassionate nurse practitioner. She is the founder of Renaissance Medical Spa in Woodland Hills, at The Village-Topanga Canyon. 

Tizita entered the field of medical aesthetics after experiencing her own concerns with aging skin on her face and body. “I wanted to find effective, non-invasive skin treatments that would improve signs of aging without having an unnatural appearance. I wanted to return to a more youthful, refreshed appearance. I wanted to reveal my natural beauty. This was my Renaissance."

Tizita received her graduate degree and training at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF). She is a board-certified advanced practice nurse practitioner with advanced training in non-invasive aesthetics procedures and lasers. 

Tizita has been in clinical practice since 2007 and is an expert in providing patients with high-quality care. She takes a holistic approach to care, focusing on patient education and prevention. 

The mission at Renaissance Medical Spa is to promote a positive self-image while enhancing and maintaining each patient’s natural beauty. Her philosophy in medical aesthetics is to individualize treatment plans specific to each patient. She is passionate about developing meaningful relationships with her patients and delivering results that make you feel your best! 

Tizita looks forward to helping you reveal your natural beauty at Renaissance Medical Spa.

Raymond Dorio, MD, is a primary care physician and general practitioner specializing in geriatric medicine at IMAC Medical Group. At his practice in Newhall, California, he provides a wide range of internal and primary care services to patients of all ages. 

Dr. Dorio graduated with his Bachelor of Arts from the University of California, Los Angeles in 1969. He then earned his medical degree from the University of California, Irvine in 1974, and went on to complete his post-graduate training in the department of pathology at the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia. Afterward, he stayed at the University of Pennsylvania as an assistant professor of pathology, researching cell adhesion molecules. Dr. Dorio then researched the biochemistry of alcohol as an assistant professor of pathology at Drexel University College of Medicine (formerly Hahnemann University) in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and as an assistant professor of research pathology at the University of Southern California, affiliated with Children's Hospital Los Angeles.

At IMAC Medical Group, Dr. Dorio sees a large number of patients with chronic pain who are on maintenance therapy. He also treats patients suffering from depression, anxiety, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, and sleep disturbances. For elderly patients who cannot easily leave their homes, many who are over 80 years old with chronic conditions, he offers home visits, treating those with conditions from Alzheimer’s and dementia to chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and falls. His three children often go with him on these visits, where they sing “Somewhere Over the Rainbow” to the patients, who are very appreciative. 

Dr. Dorio also has a hospice practice in partnership with several hospice companies in California, including Hospice Care of the Valley in Simi Valley, and Golden Oaks Hospice, LA Hospice, and Green Horizon Hospice in Los Angeles.

Dr. Dorio is married to his wife, Ethel, and they have three children, Gwendelyn, Allison, and Charlotte. He is currently accepting new patients and warmly welcomes them to IMAC Medical Group.