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Dr. Marc D. Makhani, the founder of LA Digestive Health and Wellness, located at the Cedars-Sinai Medical Towers in Beverly Hills, California, is one of the best Gastroenterologists in the Los Angeles area. Dr. Makhani's patients benefit from his expertise in delivering a variety of procedures including endoscopy, colonoscopy, video capsule endoscopy, radiofrequency ablation, and testing for acid reflux and motility disorders. Patients can seek diagnoses and treatment for conditions ranging from hemorrhoids to Barrett’s Esophagus and colon cancer.

Dr. Makhani pursued his bachelor’s degree at UCLA with a major in psychobiology. He also volunteered at the Santa Monica UCLA Hospital as an undergraduate. He then went on to obtain his medical degree as a doctor of medicine (MD) at the University of Vermont College of Medicine. He subsequently obtained a board certification in internal medicine after completing his residency at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center. Dr. Makhani then continued his medical training by pursuing a specialty in gastroenterology at Temple University Hospital in Pennsylvania before moving back to Los Angeles to begin his practice.

Dr. Makhani of LA Digestive Health and Wellness centers his principles on a passion for promoting overall health and wellbeing. Proper digestion and preventative care are essential to proper nutrition and he is a firm believer in practicing what one preaches. Dr. Makhani’s belief is that health is the result of a multifactorial process including an active lifestyle, digestive health, and proper dietary habits.

As one of the best gastroenterologists in the Los Angeles, CA area, Dr. Makhani has a wide range of clinical and research interests in gastroenterology that include acid reflux, peptic ulcer disease, colon cancer screening and prevention, motility disorders and irritable bowel syndrome (IBS).  We look forward to serving any and all of your digestive health needs. 

Joseph E. Pierson, MD began his professional career with undergraduate studies at UC Irvine. He attended medical school at UCLA, then went on to complete his residency at Emory University Grady Memorial Hospital with an emphasis upon Pediatrics and Internal Medicine. He is currently a member of the clinical staff at Southern California Hospital. He is also affiliated with California Hospital Medical Center, Silverlake Hospital, Gardena Memorial Hospital, and many more throughout the Los Angeles area. 

Dr. Pierson is the Medical Director and CEO of Allied Health Solutions Medical Group. In this role, he strives to provide Comprehensive Inpatient and Outpatient Care services for adults and children as well as to provide Women’s health and preventive health care within several communities.

Dr. Pierson's main objective is to develop a broader system of health care, improve the health of the general population, improve healthcare outcomes, and increase efficiency within a Medical Home Model. He strives to develop a robust system through strategic partnerships among physicians, specialists, hospitals, and community health centers.

Outside of his passion for his practice, Dr. Pierson enjoys billiards, traveling, bicycling, chess, and competitive sports.

Grace Wong, MD, is a highly skilled internist with a strong background in medicine. Dr. Wong serves men and women of all adult ages in Burbank, California. Her dedication to patient education, holistic approach, and deeply personable nature are just some of the reasons so many entrust her with their care.

Dr. Wong is passionate about her services in overall health and wellness. She believes there is a great deal of truth in the old adage that looking your best translates to feeling your best. To that end, Dr. Wong offers the latest aesthetic treatments and is always researching new options to include at her practice.

Education has always been an important part of Dr. Wong’s life. She completed her medical degree with a focus on internal medicine. Now in practice for more than a decade, Dr. Wong continues to seek out continuing education opportunities to further expand her skills and knowledge.  

Wellness also plays a central role in Dr. Wong’s practice. In addition to medical care, she provides top-quality wellness care, women’s health services to women of all ages, bio-identical hormone therapy, and aesthetic medicine. Dr. Wong is proud to introduce stress management and life coaching in her practice.  Life coach and stress reduction therapy are now available. Dr. Wong and her life coach associate take great pride in their ability to assist patients through tumultuous and challenging times in their lives.

Dr. Wong is assisted by an excellent support staff who share her commitment to achieving the very best in patient care. From the time you book your initial appointment through your treatment and beyond, you can rest assured you’re in capable and caring hands.

If you’re searching for the best, personable medical care, bio-identical hormone therapy, latest aesthetic services delivered by medical professionals, or seek to reduce stress and maximize your true potential, schedule a visit with Dr. Wong today. You can book a visit at her Burbank, California, practice online or call to check availability.

Youram Nassir, MD, is a world-renowned hematologist and oncologist serving patients at Cancer Care Institute in the Mid-Wilshire district of Los Angeles, California. With 22 years in practice, Dr. Nassir applies his unrivaled understanding of cancer care to the effective treatment of brain, lung, liver, pancreas, prostate, ovarian, breast, leukemia, multiple myeloma, colon, stomach, head and neck cancer, and lymphoma. His multidisciplinary, collaborative approach and persistence have helped save countless lives over the last two decades, winning him recognition within his community and the medical field.

Many people discover their passion later in life, but Dr. Nassir has always been firmly devoted to the science of healing. From the early age of fourteen, he knew he would pursue a career in the medical field. 

His formal post-secondary education began in Canada at the University of Toronto. After completing two years of undergraduate studies, he moved to the United States to finish his degree at UCLA, one of California’s top research institutions. Dr. Nassir’s time at the University of California, Los Angeles, was integral in his future success as an esteemed physician. His passion for the healing arts fueled his studies, earning him acclaim among his peers and educators.

By the time Dr. Nassir graduated magna cum laude from UCLA in 1992, he was well-traveled, steeped in the knowledge of medical research, and eager to continue pursuing his passion for healing. Upon completing his undergraduate studies at UCLA, Dr. Nassir enrolled at the prestigious Cornell University Medical College in New York, one of the country’s most renowned medical schools. Here, he received the highly respected American Foundation for Urological Disease Research Scholarship for his outstanding performance in the program.

Dr. Nassir’s academic career at Cornell University was reaching new horizons when his father was diagnosed with terminal stage 4 prostate cancer. To be near his family during his father’s final months, Dr. Nassir made the difficult decision to transfer his medical schooling to UCLA. As he supported his father through his cancer treatment, he witnessed the vital role that oncologists play in the lives of cancer patients and their families. Through this pivotal, first-hand experience, Dr. Nassir realized his calling in the field of oncology.

After receiving his Doctor of Medicine from the UCLA School of Medicine in 1996, Dr. Nassir continued his medical training as an intern and resident for the next three years at UCLA Medical Center. In 1999, he chose to attend USC Medical Center and Norris Cancer Center as a hematology and oncology fellow, where he completed his hematology/oncology fellowship under the guidance of world-class mentors in both fields.

Dr. Nassir has been in practice for more than twenty years. He currently practices at his private practice, Cancer Care Institute, and is independently affiliated with Cedars-Sinai Medical Center. His success in his field can be attributed not only to his exceptional medical training and unshaken persistence but also to a deep and personal understanding of cancer and patient care.

Dr. Nassir understands that there is no such thing as “standard cancer,” so there shouldn’t be a standard approach to treating the disease. Instead, he takes a highly individualized, collaborative approach to patient care, offering novel therapies that are uniquely suited to your needs and circumstances. 

As cancer is a chronic disease, Dr. Nassir provides long-term care to help ensure the most positive possible outcomes. He has a unique understanding of the disease and stays with you and your family every step of the way, offering therapies, treatments, and dietary advice to help you make guided, well-informed decisions about your care. 

Today, Dr. Nassir’s reputation is widely celebrated in his community. Ratings from his patients and their families consistently spotlight his expertise and unyielding, compassionate approach. He is known as a gifted doctor and a compassionate man who strives daily to deliver hope and save lives.

In regard to his life mission and work, Dr. Nassir notes, “My hope is to continue to improve the quality of life for cancer patients, to turn incurable cancer from a death sentence into a chronic, manageable disease where people can live much longer and have satisfying lives.” Dr. Nassir is fortunate and humbled to have the opportunity to bring hope to cancer patients through individualized care and targeted cancer therapies.

Dr. Jansen is Board Certified in Internal Medicine with over a decade of experience. Dr. Jansen was born and raised in Santa Barbara, California.

After graduating from medical school at the Ben-Gurion University of the Negev in Israel, Dr. Jansen returned to her hometown where she completed her Internal Medicine Residency at Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital and served as Chief Medical Resident during her third year. Following her residency, Dr. Jansen worked for ten years both in primary care at Sansum Clinic and in acute care as a rotating hospitalist at Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital.

Dr. Jansen completed her undergraduate degree in Microbiology at California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, where she was recognized on the Dean’s List, President’s Honors List, and the College of Science and Math Living/Learning Program Honor Society. During her undergraduate studies, she completed a research fellowship through the Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine, where she participated in tropical disease research including epidemiological, entomological, and clinical studies in rural communities in Ecuador.

During her research fellowship, she developed a passion for global health. This inspired her to attend Ben-Gurion University of the Negev Medical School for International Health, in Collaboration with Columbia University Medical Center, which incorporated global health as well as cross-cultural medicine into the coursework. This included an eight-week global health clerkship in Uganda where she studied in both rural and urban hospital settings. She spent several weeks in the HIV/TB ward at Mulago Hospital in Kampala and then traveled to Nkosi and studied in a small medical clinic and visited villages to promote health. In addition to her studies, she made time to serve as an English tutor to Bedouin children, and to play soccer for a women’s professional team.

Dr. Jansen is honored to care for the Santa Barbara community she grew up in and loves so much. She aspires to provide continued compassionate patient-centered care in her practice. Her professional interests include preventative medicine, women’s health, nutrition, and managing the chronic disease for longevity and quality of life.

Dr. Jansen attended Washington Elementary School, La Cumbre Junior High School, and San Marcos High School where she is a frequent guest-speaker for the San Marcos Health Academy to share her career path with aspiring young health professionals. She enjoys spending time with her husband and two children in the beautiful outdoors of Santa Barbara.

Dr. Jansen was certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine in 2012. She is an active member of the Medical Staff of Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital and Goleta Valley Cottage Hospital, Department of Internal Medicine.

Dr. Roxana Ledig is a board-certified internal medicine physician dedicated to delivering personalized, proactive, and relationship-centered care to the Santa Barbara community.

She earned her undergraduate degree in Biochemistry from University of California, Los Angeles, where she developed an early appreciation for science and service that shaped her path to medicine. Before medical school, she worked in biomedical sciences, contributing to the development of diagnostic products used in organ transplantation.

She went on to earn her medical degree with Highest Honors from Ross University School of Medicine. During medical training, she served as Director of the Salybia Mission Project, a student-run clinic providing free medical care to underserved communities in Dominica.

Dr. Ledig completed a rigorous Internal Medicine residency at Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital, where she developed a strong clinical foundation in comprehensive adult medicine. She later practiced outpatient primary care at Sutter Health, further deepening her commitment to preventive care and long-term wellness. She is board-certified in Internal Medicine and serves on the medical staff at Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital.

Her professional interests include preventive medicine, healthy lifestyle optimization, hypertension, osteoporosis, cardiovascular health, women’s health and menopause care, proactive chronic disease management, and longevity medicine.

Dr. Ledig is passionate about staying current with the latest medical research, emerging therapies, and advances in medicine. She believes continuous learning is essential to providing the highest level of care and is dedicated to ongoing study and professional development throughout her career.

As a concierge physician, Dr. Ledig is committed to providing exceptional, compassionate care while building trusted, enduring relationships that support long-term health and well-being.

Outside of medicine, she enjoys spending time with her husband and daughter, practicing yoga and Pilates, and exploring the outdoors and beaches of Santa Barbara.

Dr. Bryan is a specialist in Internal Medicine focusing on preventive medicine, women's health, hypertension treatment, osteoporosis, and healthy living.

Brittany Bryan, MD, is an Internal Medicine physician at Premium Care Internal Medicine, located in Santa Barbara, California. Dr. Bryan was born & raised in Vancouver, British Columbia. She earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Biochemistry from the University of Washington in Seattle, graduating on the Dean’s List. Following medical school at St. George’s University, she completed her Internal Medicine Internship at the University of British Columbia in Vancouver. She then went on to complete her Internal Medicine Residency at Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital. She served as Chief Medical Resident in her last year of residency. Following her residency, she completed an additional fellowship at Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital for further subspecialty training in Internal Medicine & Primary Care.

Following training, Dr. Bryan moved to Boston, Massachusetts where her husband was pursuing training in Diagnostic Radiology at Massachusetts General Hospital. She worked three years at Lahey Clinic Primary Care on the North Shore of Boston. She represented her Clinic as one of the Medical Directors for Lahey Health Primary Care. In 2015, her Clinic won the Lahey Clinic award for the highest Press Ganey scores, for the best “most likely to recommend” scores from patients.

Dr. Bryan then went on the work at Kaiser Permanente in Los Angeles. Dr. Bryan was an active member of the medical staff of Kaiser Permanente, West Los Angeles and practiced in Los Angeles for one year before moving to Santa Barbara.

Dr. Bryan is now returning to Santa Barbara and is eager to take excellent care of the members of the Santa Barbara community. She was certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine in 2013 and is a member of the American College of Physicians. Her professional interests include preventive medicine, women’s health, hypertension treatment, osteoporosis, and healthy living.

At Premium Care Internal Medicine, Dr. Bryan will work with you to come up with an individualized care plan & ensure all of your medical needs are met. She prides herself on responsiveness, fostering long term patient-doctor relationships, and quality care.

Dr. Bryan and her husband, Roy, have two young boys Roy and Thomas. When not caring for her patients, some of her favorite activities include spending time with her family, exercising, and maintaining a healthy lifestyle.

"I love Dr Bryan. She always listens very closely to my symptoms and looks at my history to figure out the best way to treat my problem." -Verified Patient on Healthgrades

Dr. Daniel Brelian is a gastroenterologist at Downtown Gastro Medical Group in Los Angeles. He is board-certified in Internal Medicine and Gastroenterology, and is passionate about helping patients recover from a wide range of digestive ailments and conditions.

Dr. Brelian received his bachelor’s degree in Molecular and Cell Biology from the University of California, Berkeley and went on to earn his Doctor of Medicine at Drexel University College of Medicine in Philadelphia.

He has worked in some of the most innovative and prestigious medical centers in the nation, including Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Georgetown University Hospital, and New York University. Before opening his private practice, he was a physician at the Pacific Alliance Medical Group.

Dr. Brelian’s work has appeared in numerous medical journals, including Gastroenterology and Gastrointestinal Endoscopy. Committed to the latest research and training, he is also a member of many professional organizations, including the American College of Gastroenterology (ACG) and the American Gastroenterological Association (AGA).

At Downtown Gastro Medical Group, Dr. Brelian helps patients recover from conditions like irritable bowel syndrome, food allergies, acid reflux disease, Crohn's disease, and more. With a commitment to the most excellent quality of patient care, his patients feel supported and empowered to live their healthiest lives.

The Ghaly Center is the place for men and women living in Torrance, California, to experience healthcare solutions that let them live better — and longer. Under the leadership of Fouad Ghaly, MD, the center provides top-notch services in regenerative medicine.

Dr. Ghaly is one of the most influential physicians working in regenerative medicine therapies. He has participated in numerous regenerative medicine conferences all over the world. He has also collaborated with a distinguished, international group of leading physicians, researchers, and scientists on various projects. These projects include presentations on regenerative medicine, platelet-rich plasma therapy, bioidentical hormone replacement therapy, tissue-specific stem cell research and enhanced external counterpulsation.

Dr. Ghaly created the Ghaly Center for Regenerative Medicine in 1995 to focus his attention on this relatively new field. He incorporates innovative scientific research, alternative therapies, state-of-the-art technology, and conventional medicine to create customized treatment plans. He’s passionate about educating and guiding each patient.

Christopher James Brana was born and raised in the Inland Empire of Southern California. During high school and college years he worked in his family’s Biomedical Engineering Company specializing in servicing renal replacement technology/equipment.

He went on to complete his bachelors in science and medical training at St. George’s University in Grenada, West Indies. Thereafter, he began residency at St. Barnabas Hospital. As a PGY1, he received a Peer to Peer Award for Best Physician. 

While conducting research, he assisted in publishing a study analyzing inner city patients undergoing hepatitis C therapy. As a PGY2, he began to design and execute retrospective studies co-authoring in 8 posters, which were presented at the 2018 ACG meeting. During the 2018 SBH Resident Research Day, he presented 5 posters, of those presented one was awarded, “Best Clinical Research Award”.

During the last year as a PGY-3, he received the Ronald Ciubotaru Award for being an exceptional clinician, dedicated mentor and valued colleague, characterized by integrity and humility and deeply committed to teaching and the delivery of compassionate care. 

Looking to the future, Christopher remains dedicated to his patient centered care and desires to remain a healer and advocate for his patients at Link Integrated Healthcare.

Tessa Shuler, FNP-C, is a Family Nurse Practitioner and former Registered Nurse; she worked in the Intensive Care Unit for 7 years. She received her BSN from the University of Hawaii, Manoa and her MSN, Family Nurse Practitioner from California State University, Channel Islands.  Her experience as an RN in the high intensity environment of critical care gave her the ability to assess and prioritize patient needs, as well as to care for the whole patient and their families.  Caring for critically ill patients gave her the understanding of the importance of overall health maintenance and preventative care. She strives to deeply educate patients and families about their health, diagnoses, and medications in order to optimize their health.  She values patients’ ideas and knowledge of their own health, and works to empower them to live as healthfully as possible. 

When not working, she strives to be outside as often as possible: hiking, biking, and chasing after her two young sons among all the nature we have available in our county.