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Catherine Fuller, MD, is a respected allergy, asthma, and immunology specialist known for her in-depth approach. Time is dedicated to discovering the root cause of illness, rather than just treating symptoms. She prioritizes patient education, desensitization, and avoidance of allergy triggers. She emphasizes the judicious use of medications, avoiding overuse of antibiotics. She is well-versed with modern biologic therapies for food allergy, eczema, asthma, hives, mast cell disorders, and chronic sinusitis. She is recognized as an astute diagnostician, as a Super Doctor of Los Angeles, and among “America’s Top Physicians”. She served as President of the Los Angeles Society of Allergy and Clinical Immunology, and actively participates in maintenance of Board Certification. Book appointments online or by phone for specialized and compassionate care.

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.

"Calm, confident, and professional. Everything you’re looking for in a health care professional." -Shannon D.

Valley Village Health Clinic is an excellent choice for medical care in the Valley Village area and beyond. The clinic is staffed by highly skilled medical professionals who provide top-quality care in a comforting and calm environment. The team is committed to excellence, making the clinic an essential resource for many in the community.

To achieve outstanding health, it’s important to find a great primary care practitioner—someone with the education, experience, and dedication to help you live an active, healthy, and fulfilling life.

At Valley Village Health Clinic, routine primary care services are focused on preventive healthcare to ensure that patients maintain good health. Men’s and women’s health services are also available as part of the family medicine practice, and the clinic emphasizes overall wellness with treatments such as IV therapy.

Book your first visit online or over the phone (707) 873-7835 for compassionate care from an experienced physician in Valley Village, Van Nuys, North Hollywood, Sherman Oaks, Burbank, and beyond (via telehealth).

 

Mordechai Levin, MD, is one of the skilled family medicine physicians at CHAP Med in Sherman Oaks, California. 

Dr. Levin earned his Bachelor of Science in Anatomy and Cell Biology at the prestigious McGill University in Montreal, Canada. He then trained for his medical degree at the leading medical school in Israel, The Technion—Israel Institute of Technology Medical Program, which is world-renowned for its cutting-edge medical research, led by Nobel prize winners.

For his internal medicine residency, Dr. Levin trained at the Jewish Hospital, Mercy Health in Cincinnati, Ohio, where there was great emphasis placed on excellent bedside manner and medical knowledge before moving to Los Angeles to be close to family and beautiful sunshine!

In his free time, Dr. Levin enjoys spending quality time with his wife and children outdoors in nature, throwing a barbeque, or relaxing together at home. Born in Montreal, Canada, Dr. Levin is also an avid hockey fan who loves to snowboard and play ice hockey.

At RAOOF MD Dermatology, located in Encino, California, Dr. T. Joseph Raoof and his team serve patients throughout the San Fernando Valley and Greater Los Angeles Area.  Dr. Raoof brings over 30 years of experience to his practice, specializing in both internal medicine and dermatology. As a doctor with many years of experience in internal medicine, Dr. Raoof has performed extensive research when it comes to the diagnosis and treatment of hypertension or high blood pressure. Dr. Raoof uses state of the art tools and treatment options to better serve his patients. In addition to Dr. Raoof's background in internal medicine, his practice also focuses on medical and cosmetic dermatology services. Services range from skin cancer treatment, psoriasis, and hair loss, to injectables, fillers, and laser treatments. Dr. Raoof is proud to offer RAOOF MD Dermatology's specially formulated skin care product line to meet each patient’s individual needs. Additionally, the Encino Research Center is located at RAOOF MD Dermatology, where patients can participate in clinical trials covering various conditions.

Gabe Vorobiof, MD, is the Director of Cardiac PET Partners in Encino, California. He has 20 years of experience in advanced cardiovascular imaging techniques, including cardiac PET. 

He was previously Director of Adult Non-Invasive Cardiology Laboratories at Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center and the UCLA Cardiovascular Center. He is currently an associate clinical professor of cardiology and medical & molecular pharmacology at the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA.

Dr. Vorobiof completed medical school training at Witwatersrand University in Johannesburg, South Africa, followed by an internship at the famed Chris Hani Baragwanath Hospital in Soweto. He then undertook Senior House Officer training at the University of Cape Town’s Groote Schuur Hospital (famous for the world’s first successful heart transplant). He completed internal medicine training at Columbia University’s St. Luke’s Roosevelt Medical Center in Manhattan, New York, followed by a cardiovascular disease fellowship at the University of Rochester Medical Center in Rochester, New York. He then pursued advanced training in cardiac PET, cardiac CT, cardiac MRI, and vascular imaging at Harvard Medical School’s Brigham & Women’s Hospital in Boston, Massachusetts.

He was previously on faculty in the Departments of Cardiology & Radiology as an assistant professor at Yale New Haven Hospital. Following his move to California, he assumed the Directorship of Cardiac Imaging at the University of California Irvine’s Long Beach Memorial Medical Center under Dr. Jagat Narula.

Dr. Vorobiof is married, has three beautiful children, and lives in Calabasas, California.

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.

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. Afshine Emrani is a cardiologist who serves the residents of Tarzana, California, in addition to the greater Los Angeles area. At Los Angeles Heart Specialists, the doctor and his staff offer a variety of cardiology services including preventative care for heart disease, stress testing, treadmill testing, and treatment of many different kinds of health conditions including high blood pressure, high cholesterol, diabetes, thyroid disorders, and peripheral arterial disease. Dr. Emrani specializes in identifying biomarkers and other naturally occurring identifiers that help him treat heart disease in both men and women. He offers a wide variety of services to his patients including weight management plans, the control and maintenance of cholesterol levels, and nutritional plans geared towards a more heart-healthy lifestyle. An on-site lab makes testing quick and cost-effective.

Dr. Emrani attended the University of California, Los Angeles where he obtained his Bachelor of Science degree where he was inducted into the Biological Honors Society. He also attended the University of California, San Diego where he completed his medical degree. During that time, he participated in two sub-internships, one in Cardiology and the other in Intensive Care. He also worked at the Cedar Sinai Medical Center and completed an additional sub-internship infectious disease. An internship was also completed during the years he worked with the Veteran's Affairs Administration. While working at the Kaiser Permanente campus of the University of Southern California, Dr. Emrani earned a fellowship in the field of Cardiology.

With over 16 years experience, Dr. Emrani is a leader in his field. His knowledge of cutting-edge technology and the use of state-of-the-art diagnostic equipment allows him the privilege of offering his patients the best cardiac care possible. He continues his education on a regular basis by attending classes and seminars that allow him to stay abreast of the latest advancements in the field of cardiology and infectious diseases. His certification in both basic and advanced cardiac life support makes him one of the most prominent cardiologists in Southern California.

Meet Dr. Fink

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Samuel I. Fink, MD, FACP, is an internal medicine and primary care specialist in private practice in Tarzana, California. His patients receive comprehensive primary care for the full range of health conditions, including headaches, diabetes, hypothyroidism, sleep apnea, arthritis, and coronary artery disease. Patients appreciate the time and attention they receive thanks to Dr. Fink’s dedication to individualized care which encompasses a full diagnostic assessment. Beyond Dr. Fink’s expert care, patients also benefit from the convenience of on-site laboratory services, bone densitometry, X-rays, ultrasound, Echocardiography, and Treadmill Stress Testing. All of Dr. Fink's patients experience the benefit of concierge level care without the cost. A Los Angeles native, Dr. Fink graduated from Grant High School in Van Nuys and then attended Pomona College in Claremont. After graduating with honors in biochemistry, he attended medical school at the University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB) in Galveston. Dr. Fink completed his residency in internal medicine at Huntington Memorial Hospital in Pasadena and then entered private practice in Tarzana. He’s on the medical staff at Providence Tarzana Medical Center, where he’s the Chair of the Institutional Review Board. Dr. Fink has been a member of the Los Angeles County Medical Association (LACMA) for nearly 30 years, where he served as the 141st President. He has also served as the President of the San Fernando Valley/Santa Clarita Medical Society, as well as the Chair of the LACMA delegation to the California Medical Association (CMA). With a dedication to advocating for physicians and patients, Dr. Fink has chaired the Public Health Reference Committee at the CMA House of Delegates and has served as a past member of the Council on Legislation as well as the Chairman of the President’s Forum. Dr. Fink teaches medical students at the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA, where he proudly serves as an Associate Clinical Professor of Medicine. When he’s not in the office, Dr. Fink spends his time with his family. He enjoys spinning, skiing, and playing basketball and actively follows the Lakers, Dodgers, Rams, and Kings.

At Doctors Weight Loss in Laguna Hills, California, our expert team, led by James Joachim, MD, is dedicated to helping adults achieve their health and wellness goals. We specialize in a range of services designed to support your well-being from the inside out.

Our medical weight loss programs are tailored to your unique needs, offering proven solutions such as semaglutide and tirzepatide to help you lose weight safely and effectively. We also provide hormone replacement therapy, including men’s testosterone replacement therapy, to restore balance and vitality.

If you’re looking to turn back the clock, our anti-aging treatments, including sermorelin therapy, promote natural rejuvenation. In addition, we offer nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide (NAD) therapy to enhance mental clarity, boost energy levels, and support your overall cellular health.

Whether you want to shed excess weight, regain youthful energy, or optimize your health, visit our practice to receive excellent guidance every step of the way.

Take the first step toward a healthier, more vibrant you — contact Doctors Weight Loss today by phone or online to schedule your consultation.