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Dr. Adrienne Youdim's mission is "To educate, empower and inspire my patients to achieve health and wellness by drawing on best medical practices and a holistic mind-body approach while integrating my personal value system grounded in empathy, integrity and authenticity."

Dr. Adrienne Youdim, MD, FACP, offers specialized services in medical weight loss, medical nutritional therapy, and nutritional and metabolic support of bariatric surgery patients at her practice in Beverly Hills, California. Her mindful approach to medicine integrates her education, hospital training, and academic research with her personal values grounded in integrity, empathy, and authenticity.

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Dr. Barkodar is Board Certified in Internal Medicine. Dr. Barkodar received her medical degree from Albert Einstein College of Medicine. She went on to complete her internship and residency in internal medicine at Cedars Sinai Medical Center. She has a special focus on womens health. She is on staff at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center.

Daniel Norman, MD, is Board Certified in Sleep Medicine, and is the Medical Director at Santa Monica Sleep Disorders Center. He provides treatment options for a wide variety of conditions including snoring, insomnia, obstructive sleep apnea, narcolepsy, parasomnias, and more.

Dr. Norman is a graduate of the University of California, Los Angeles, where he earned a bachelor of science degree in neuroscience and graduated summa cum laude. From there, he attended University of California, Irvine College of Medicine, where he was again recognized for his academic excellence with an Alpha Omega Alpha distinction and acceptance to the National Dean's List. He then completed residency training in Internal Medicine, and a dedicated fellowship in Sleep Medicine at Harvard, and a Pulmonary and Critical Care Fellowship at UC San Diego.

Through his studies, Dr. Norman came to understand the impact sleep had on a person’s health, and developed an interest in the effective treatment of sleep disorders. Dr. Norman has been on the forefront of sleep medicine, as a principal investigator in numerous research studies, a lecturer at UCLA and at various national meetings, and an author of over 20 abstracts, book chapters, and scientific articles in peer reviewed journals.

Dr. Makam completed his bachelor's degree in biology at the University of Southern California in Los Angeles, California. He then pursued his doctorate in osteopathic medicine at the Arizona College of Osteopathic Medicine, Midwestern University in Glendale, Arizona.

Following medical school, he completed his residency in Internal Medicine at LAC+USC Medical Center, where he served as Chief Resident. His training then took him to New Orleans, Louisiana, where he completed fellowship in Cardiovascular Disease at the John Ochsner Heart and Vascular Institute, serving as Chief Fellow of the program. He returned to California to complete advanced fellowship training in Interventional Cardiology at Kaiser Sunset Los Angeles Medical Center. Most recently, he has become board-certified in Clinical Lipidology, enhancing his ability to identify patients at the highest risk from cholesterol-related complications and to care for those with genetic forms of high cholesterol.

Dr. Makam is fluent in English, Spanish, and Telugu, and understands Gujarati. He sees patients ages 21 and older and welcomes patients of all backgrounds.

He is on staff at Anaheim Global Medical Center, Anaheim Regional Medical Center, and Corona Regional Medical Center.

Along with his board certifications, Dr. Makam has completed his supervisor and operator certificate in fluoroscopy through the California Department of Public Health.

To schedule an appointment with Dr. Makam, call Makam Medical or request an appointment online today.

MyWellnessMD, led by board-certified Internal Medicine physician Schehrezade Khan, MD, is dedicated to delivering exceptional care for adults in Los Angeles, California.

With an integrative and comprehensive approach to medicine, Dr. Khan creates a shared note that grants patients access to her consultation notes, allowing each person’s health plan to be a collaborative effort. A key aspect of Dr. Khan's mission is to educate and empower patients in their healthcare journey.

Dr. Khan’s educational path includes receiving her Doctor of Medicine from Shifa College of Medicine in Islamabad, Pakistan. She then completed her internal medicine residency at New York-Presbyterian Brooklyn Methodist Hospital in the United States. 

Her diverse background includes concierge medicine, health care consulting, and teaching at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA). She also has current hospital affiliations with Eisenhower Health in Rancho Mirage, California, and Providence Saint John’s Health Center in Santa Monica, California.

At MyWellnessMD, patients have access to excellent primary care, acute care, internal medicine, and longevity medicine. The practice also offers medical weight loss, preventive medicine, and women’s health services. 

Dr. Khan combines her medical expertise with a holistic understanding of whole-body wellness, providing comprehensive and personalized treatment. She goes out of her way to ensure that all patients feel seen and heard, fostering partnerships and proactive steps toward a future of wellness.

All appointments at MyWellnessMD are conducted virtually through telemedicine, providing convenient access to Dr. Khan’s medical expertise from the comfort of home or any location.

To learn more about the superior services offered at MyWellnessMD, contact the practice today by phone or online to schedule a telemedicine consultation.

At Commons Clinic, Dr. Ortega offers personalized cardiology care to adults in Santa Monica, California. Our mission is to prevent, diagnose, and manage heart disease through tailored treatment plans that prioritize your health and well-being.

Led by Dr. Ortega, a board-certified cardiologist specializing in preventive cardiology, our practice combines advanced technology with a patient-centered approach to deliver exceptional care.

Dr. Ortega earned a Bachelor of Science in Neurobiology, Physiology, and Behavior, with a minor in Spanish, from the University of California, Davis. She went on to pursue her Doctor of Medicine at the Keck School of Medicine of USC in Los Angeles, California, and completed her internship and residency. She served as chief resident at USC during her internal medicine residency and as chief cardiology fellow at Harbor-UCLA. 

She is board-certified in internal medicine and cardiovascular disease, with additional certifications in adult echocardiography and cardiovascular computed tomography. Dr. Ortega is an active member of the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society and a recipient of multiple honors, including Physician of the Year at Harbor-UCLA and the Excellence in Primary Care Award from LAC+USC.

The practice of Jenica L. Ortega, MD, offers a full range of diagnostic and preventive services, including ECG/EKG, echocardiography, Holter monitoring, cardiac stress testing, and nuclear stress testing, as well as advanced imaging with CT angiography and calcium scoring. Our specialized programs in atrial fibrillation management, hypertension, lipid disorders, and heart attack prevention help you work proactively toward lasting heart health.

Recognizing the underserved cardiovascular needs of women, we also provide dedicated women’s heart health targeting changes throughout a woman's life, with targeted cardiovascular care around pregnancy, post-partum, the menopause transition, and beyond. Additionally, our preoperative risk assessments and comprehensive wellness evaluations ensure you receive tailored guidance for your anticipated outcomes.

To schedule your next appointment with Dr. Ortega, please use our online scheduler or contact our friendly staff today.