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Dr. John Farag is a dedicated medical professional with a passion for holistic and integrative medicine. His objective is to utilize his skills and experience to serve humanity, focusing on the well-being of the body, mind, and spirit.
Dr. Farag's extensive professional experience spans from 2000 to 2021. He served as the Regional Senior Medical Officer for the CareMore Medical Group Health Management Organization, covering Southern California, Arizona, and Tennessee. During this time, he gained expertise in various medical areas, including inpatient and outpatient medicine, skilled nursing home medicine, geriatrics, and end-of-life care transitions to hospice.
Before that, from 2004 to 2007, he practiced at Clinica Medica San Miguel, where he specialized in outpatient medicine, internal medicine, and family practice, with a focus on the senior population.
His journey in medicine began as a Medical Officer on Duty at the Veterans Administration in West Orange, New Jersey, from 2003 to 2004.
Dr. Farag completed his Internal Medical Residency at New York Hospital, Queens, New York, between 2000 and 2003.
Throughout his career, Dr. Farag has earned various certifications, including a medical license from the California medical board, DEA recertification (awaiting approval), Internal Medicine Board Certification, and completing the UCSF Physician Leadership Program. He has also successfully passed USMLE Steps 1, 2, and 3, as well as obtained the ECFMG Certification and Emergency Medical Technician certification.
His education includes graduating from the Ross University School of Medicine in the year 2000. He also studied at Loyola Marymount University, West Coast University, Glendale Community College, and La Canada Flintridge High School.
Beyond his professional life, Dr. John Farag possesses a diverse range of personal interests. Born on January 10, 1973, in Long Beach, California, he is fluent in English, Spanish, and Arabic. He enjoys engaging in fitness activities such as soccer, basketball, hiking, swimming, and cycling to maintain a healthy lifestyle.
Moreover, Dr. Farag is actively involved in volunteering at Saint Paul Coptic Orthodox Church in Irvine, where he dedicates his time to helping the youth. His commitment to serving others extends to missionary work, as he engaged in a mission from 2021 to 2023, focusing on supporting the youth of North Africa through the integration of the Coptic Orthodox Church. This reflects his dedication to both medicine and humanitarian causes, demonstrating a well-rounded individual committed to making a positive impact on the world.
Wasim H. Raja, MD, is proud to be the primary care provider of choice for many families in and around Anaheim, Huntington Beach, Santa Ana, Garden Grove, Irvine, and Newport Beach at his practice in Fountain Valley, California. He has earned a reputation for excellence through his attention to detail and unrushed, customized approach to health care.
Dr. Raja earned his medical degree at Allama Iqbal Medical College in Lahore, Pakistan, in 1998. He went on to complete a residency through the SUNY Health Science Center in Brooklyn, New York.
After more than two decades of treating patients in clinics, hospitals, emergency rooms, intensive care units, and nursing home, Dr. Raja has an expansive body of experience. He is also skilled in telemedicine services.
As a board-certified internal medicine specialist, Dr. Raja sought out and completed additional education and training to expand his skill set. He is also a proud member of the American College of Physicians.
A firm believer in the power of personalized care, Dr. Raja takes the time to get to know his patients and their needs. He builds patient education into every interaction, empowering those in his care to take charge of their own unique health journeys. He also speaks English, Urdu, and Punjabi, and enjoys caring for patients of all backgrounds.
Dr. Raja embraces a holistic approach to health care, recognizing and honoring the connections between body, mind, community, and spirit. While he delivers care solidly rooted in science, Dr. Raja also understands the value of traditional medicine and supports patients who want to integrate alternative care into their health planning.
For those in the Fountain Valley, California, as well as surrounding areas, who are searching for outstanding primary care and family medicine specialist, taking the time to come in and meet Dr. Raja and his team is a worthy endeavor. Booking takes just moments online or over the phone.
“I’ve been seeing Dr. Roger for about two years. I find him to be extremely kind, nice and will spend as much time as you may need. The thing I particularly like about him is you can discuss anything with him. Any problem you may have and he will always help you out, lastly I don’t know how he does it, but he will remember my blood tests from prior months when I go in and say this particular test didn’t go up this one went up. This one went down how he knows it. I don’t know. It’s pretty amazing, but I would strongly recommend him , he’s really a great doctor ”
Wasim Raja, MD
Internist
11100 Warner Ave,
Suite 110
Fountain Valley, CA 92708
4.91(35)
4.87
(74)
Sooraj Shah
Cardiovascular Disease Physician 39.9 mi
“Excellent care, clear information of the process and results. Dr Shah made accommodations to fit me into his schedule on short notice. I would highly recommend him, the Hoag Hospital facility, and my wonderful nurse, Christina, who took fabulous care of me.”
Ali Ashtiani, MD is a fellowship-trained, board-eligible interventional cardiologist at Cardiology Specialists of Orange County (CSOC) practicing in Santa Ana, Irvine, and Newport Beach, California. He has special interests in coronary intervention including coronary angioplasty & stent placement, pacemaker implantation, and valvular/structural heart disease.
Dr. Ashtiani received his medical training in our very own Orange County. After earning his medical degree from the University of California, Irvine Medical Center in Orange, California, he went on to complete internal medicine internship and residency followed by cardiology fellowship and advanced fellowship training in interventional cardiology at the same institution.
Dr. Ashtiani is affiliated with Hoag Hospital Heart and Vascular Institute in Newport Beach, Hoag Hospital Irvine, & Hoag Orthopedic Institute, St. Joseph Hospital in Orange, and Orange County Global Medical Center in Santa Ana.
Dr. Ashtiani is currently welcoming new patients and looks forward to providing individualized care with patience and compassion just as he would treat his own family. Schedule an appointment with Dr. Ashtiani by contacting our office today.
Board-certified cardiologist Ethan Yalvac, MD, FACC, FSCAI, RPVI, CBNC, is proud to provide comprehensive care to patients at Cardiology Specialists of Orange County in Santa Ana, Irvine, and Newport Beach, California.
Dr. Yalvac received his Bachelor of Arts in economics and math, graduating cum laude. He earned his Doctor of Medicine from the University of Texas Medical Branch School of Medicine in Galveston. He then completed his internship and residency in internal medicine at Tulane University in New Orleans, Louisiana. Afterward, Dr. Yalvac completed a general cardiology fellowship at the Tulane University Heart and Vascular Institute before completing an interventional cardiology fellowship at the University of California, San Diego.
He holds certification from the Board of Nuclear Cardiology in advanced cardiac life support and is Level II trained in echocardiography. Dr. Yalvac is a member of the Society for Vascular Ultrasound, and a fellow of the American College of Cardiology and the Society for Cardiovascular Angiography and Interventions.
Dr. Yalvac is affiliated with Hoag Hospital and Hoag Vascular Institute in Newport Beach, Hoag Hospital & Orthopedic Institute in Irvine, St. Joseph Hospital in Orange, and Orange County Medical Center in Santa Ana, California.
“A staff that welcomed you as you enter the office. Very friendly and explained your questions very clearly. Doctors were very friendly and made you feel that they were there for you. Support staff put you at ease and gave you the feeling that your understanding of the process was extremely important to them. ”
Mahmoud Eslami-Farsani, MD, FACC, FSCAI, is a board-certified cardiologist at Cardiology Specialists of Orange County in Santa Ana, Irvine, and Newport Beach, California. He has special interests in coronary intervention, including angioplasty, stent placement, valvuloplasty, valvular heart disease, and peripheral vascular intervention.
Dr. Eslami-Farsani earned his medical degree from Hahnemann University in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He then completed his internship and residency at the University of California, Irvine Medical Center in Orange, California, before completing his interventional and cardiology fellowships at the University of Southern California in Los Angeles.
He holds board-certifications in cardiovascular disease, interventional cardiology, and internal medicine. To remain up-to-date on the latest developments in his field, Dr. Eslami-Farsani is a member of the American College of Cardiology, the American Medical Association, and the American College of Physicians.
Dr. Eslami-Farsani is currently welcoming new patients and looks forward to partnering with them. Schedule an appointment with Dr. Eslami-Farsani by calling the office or booking online today.
“Excellent care, clear information of the process and results. Dr Shah made accommodations to fit me into his schedule on short notice. I would highly recommend him, the Hoag Hospital facility, and my wonderful nurse, Christina, who took fabulous care of me.”
Sooraj Shah
Internist
1640 Newport Blvd Suite 445
Costa Mesa, CA 92627
4.87(74)
4.97
(81)
Dr. Ali Ashtiani, MD
Cardiovascular Disease Physician 45.1 mi
4.97(81)
520 Superior Ave.
Suite 255
Newport Beach, CA 92663
Ali Ashtiani, MD is a fellowship-trained, board-eligible interventional cardiologist at Cardiology Specialists of Orange County (CSOC) practicing in Santa Ana, Irvine, and Newport Beach, California. He has special interests in coronary intervention including coronary angioplasty & stent placement, pacemaker implantation, and valvular/structural heart disease.
Dr. Ashtiani received his medical training in our very own Orange County. After earning his medical degree from the University of California, Irvine Medical Center in Orange, California, he went on to complete internal medicine internship and residency followed by cardiology fellowship and advanced fellowship training in interventional cardiology at the same institution.
Dr. Ashtiani is affiliated with Hoag Hospital Heart and Vascular Institute in Newport Beach, Hoag Hospital Irvine, & Hoag Orthopedic Institute, St. Joseph Hospital in Orange, and Orange County Global Medical Center in Santa Ana.
Dr. Ashtiani is currently welcoming new patients and looks forward to providing individualized care with patience and compassion just as he would treat his own family. Schedule an appointment with Dr. Ashtiani by contacting our office today.
Board-certified cardiologist Ethan Yalvac, MD, FACC, FSCAI, RPVI, CBNC, is proud to provide comprehensive care to patients at Cardiology Specialists of Orange County in Santa Ana, Irvine, and Newport Beach, California.
Dr. Yalvac received his Bachelor of Arts in economics and math, graduating cum laude. He earned his Doctor of Medicine from the University of Texas Medical Branch School of Medicine in Galveston. He then completed his internship and residency in internal medicine at Tulane University in New Orleans, Louisiana. Afterward, Dr. Yalvac completed a general cardiology fellowship at the Tulane University Heart and Vascular Institute before completing an interventional cardiology fellowship at the University of California, San Diego.
He holds certification from the Board of Nuclear Cardiology in advanced cardiac life support and is Level II trained in echocardiography. Dr. Yalvac is a member of the Society for Vascular Ultrasound, and a fellow of the American College of Cardiology and the Society for Cardiovascular Angiography and Interventions.
Dr. Yalvac is affiliated with Hoag Hospital and Hoag Vascular Institute in Newport Beach, Hoag Hospital & Orthopedic Institute in Irvine, St. Joseph Hospital in Orange, and Orange County Medical Center in Santa Ana, California.
“A staff that welcomed you as you enter the office. Very friendly and explained your questions very clearly. Doctors were very friendly and made you feel that they were there for you. Support staff put you at ease and gave you the feeling that your understanding of the process was extremely important to them. ”
Dr. Ethan Yalvac, MD
Internist
520 Superior Ave.
Suite 255
Newport Beach, CA 92663
4.89(469)
4.91
(536)
Dr. Mahmoud Eslami Farsani, MD
Specialist 45.1 mi
4.91(536)
520 Superior Ave.
Suite 255
Newport Beach, CA 92663
Mahmoud Eslami-Farsani, MD, FACC, FSCAI, is a board-certified cardiologist at Cardiology Specialists of Orange County in Santa Ana, Irvine, and Newport Beach, California. He has special interests in coronary intervention, including angioplasty, stent placement, valvuloplasty, valvular heart disease, and peripheral vascular intervention.
Dr. Eslami-Farsani earned his medical degree from Hahnemann University in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He then completed his internship and residency at the University of California, Irvine Medical Center in Orange, California, before completing his interventional and cardiology fellowships at the University of Southern California in Los Angeles.
He holds board-certifications in cardiovascular disease, interventional cardiology, and internal medicine. To remain up-to-date on the latest developments in his field, Dr. Eslami-Farsani is a member of the American College of Cardiology, the American Medical Association, and the American College of Physicians.
Dr. Eslami-Farsani is currently welcoming new patients and looks forward to partnering with them. Schedule an appointment with Dr. Eslami-Farsani by calling the office or booking online today.
Kanagaratnam Sivalingam, MD, FACP, is a skilled internist at First Valley Medical Group in Lancaster, California. He has more than 40 years of experience in treating numerous acute and chronic conditions. Dr. Sivalingam spends time with patients and listens to their concerns, giving them a voice in their treatment.
Dr. Sivalingam earned his medical degree from the University of Ceylon Medical School in Peradeniya, Sri Lanka. He completed his internal medicine training at the Hospital for Joint Diseases in New York City and his residency at Vembadi Polyclinic in Ceylon, Sri Lanka.
He maintains his advanced credentials with continuing education. Dr. Sivalingam is board certified in internal medicine and licensed in the state of California. He’s a fellow of the American College of Physicians and a member of the American Medical Association, American Society of Echocardiography, American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine, and numerous other professional organizations.
At First Valley Medical Group, Dr. Sivalingam provides premium care for patients with a variety of chronic diseases using a compassionate bedside manner. He uses the most innovative technology and procedures to provide expert treatments.
Dr. Sivalingam evaluates each patient as a whole person and offers conservative treatments whenever possible. He and his team warmly welcome patients to First Valley Medical Group and look forward to serving them.
Dr. Barry Buffman has been practicing since 1980 in internal medicine with a specialty in urology. He graduated from the Rush Medical College in Chicago, IL and practices with a focus on a multitude of urological issues, such as sexual dysfunction, bladder, and prostate conditions. In addition, Dr. Buffman is involved with medical research for various urological conditions. In his spare time Dr. Buffman has a passion for teleplay/screenplay, musical composition, guitar, and piano.
Teferi Mitiku, MD, FACC, is a board-certified cardiologist in Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology and Cardiovascular Disease. He specializes in cardiac electrophysiology (EP) and provides the entire spectrum of arrhythmia treatments, including medical therapy, catheter ablation, and device-based therapy. Dr. Mitiku strives to provide compassionate care for his patients at Coastal Cardiology of Orange County in Irvine and Ladera Ranch, California.
Dr. Mitiku earned his Bachelor of Science in molecular cell and development biology from the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), graduating magna cum laude. He went on to attend the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA, receiving his Doctor of Medicine.
He then completed his internship and residency in internal medicine at Stanford University Hospital in Stanford, California, before completing cardiovascular medicine and electrophysiology fellowships at Yale New Haven Hospital in New Haven, Connecticut.
He previously served as the Director of Electrophysiology and an Assistant Professor of Medicine in the Division of Cardiology at the University of California, Irvine (UCI) School of Medicine and Wayne State University School of Medicine.
During his academic appointments, Dr. Mitiku enjoys teaching medical students, residents, and cardiology fellows. He was awarded Outstanding Teacher of The Year for three consecutive years and was granted entry into the Gold Humanism Honor Society.
Dr. Mitiku is affiliated with UCI Medical Center in Orange, California, and serves as the director of electrophysiology at Hoag Irvine Hospital in Irvine, California. At Hoag, He was awarded the top quality performer within the Cardiology peer group for 2019 and 2020. He is also a member of the American Heart Association, American College of Cardiology, and the American Medical Association.
He looks forward to welcoming new patients and providing excellent care for those continuing at Coastal Cardiology of Orange County.
Brett Wertman, MD, FACC, is a triple board-certified cardiologist who is widely respected for his treatment and care for patients at Coastal Cardiology of Orange County in Ladera Ranch and Irvine, California.
Dr. Wertman, who twice has been named a Physician of Excellence by the Orange County Medical Association, also leads the Cardiac Rehabilitation Program at Hoag Hospital Irvine in Irvine.
An Orange County native, Dr. Wertman graduated summa cum laude and with Phi Beta Kappa Society honors in earning his Bachelor of Arts degrees in biochemistry and molecular, cellular, and developmental biology from the University of Colorado Boulder in Boulder, Colorado.
Dr. Wertman then completed his medical degree from the University of Washington in Seattle, Washington, and went on to finish his internship and residency training in internal medicine at Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center in Los Angeles, California.
He completed his fellowship training in cardiology and interventional cardiology at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, also in Los Angeles.
Dr. Wertman has authored numerous publications in leading peer-reviewed journals and participated in live case transmissions to national meetings, demonstrating new techniques in the treatment of coronary artery disease and valvular heart disease.
Dr. Wertman is highly trained in the percutaneous treatment of valvular heart disease, including aortic valve replacement using the Edwards Sapien heart valve system, as well as mitral valve repair using the Abbott MitraClip™ system. He also has significant experience in other novel interventional therapies.
He looks forward to welcoming new patients and offering superior care to those returning to Coastal Cardiology of Orange County.
In Dr. Wertman’s spare time, he enjoys relaxing with his family, traveling, and exercising.
“Dr. Wertman is excellent. He is incredibly knowledgeable and very kind and considerate. I appreciate that he took the time to explain what he saw and answered all my questions. Crystal and Nicole were awesome. They are professional amd highly competent, and just as important, they made me feel right at ease, explaining everything we would be doing during the tests and why we're doing it. Dr. Wertman, Nicole and Crystal are highly skilled, personable and friendly. Thank you!”
Dr. Brett Wertman, MD
Internist
16305 Sand Canyon Ave
Suite 255
Irvine, CA 92618
4.89(377)
4.88
(236)
Dr. Huy Nguyen, MD
Cardiovascular Disease Physician 48.3 mi
Huy Nguyen, MD, FACC, a cardiologist at Coastal Cardiology of Orange County, has deep roots in Irvine, California, one of the communities the practice proudly serves, along with Ladera Ranch, California.
Dr. Nguyen grew up in Irvine and received his Bachelor of Arts in biology from the University of California, Irvine.
He then earned a master's in applied physiology and earned his medical degree from Chicago Medical School, one of the graduate schools of the Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science in North Chicago, Illinois.
Back in Orange County, he completed his internship and residency in internal medicine, as well as his fellowship training in general cardiology, all at UC Irvine Medical Center in Orange, California.
He then moved to New York to complete his interventional cardiology fellowship at Mount Sinai Hospital in New York City, where he was awarded Outstanding Interventional Cardiology Fellow of the Year.
Throughout the course of his training, Dr. Nguyen has given numerous lectures and presentations, and has authored publications in peer-reviewed journals on various topics in both general and interventional cardiology.
He was involved with and participated in live case demonstrations at Mount Sinai Hospital, focusing on complex coronary interventions.
Dr. Nguyen believes in a patient-centric approach to cardiovascular care and focuses on the collaborative efforts with his patients in optimizing their outcomes.
In his spare time, Dr. Nguyen enjoys spending time with his family, watching movies, playing basketball, and surfing.