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Benson Eghreriniovo, MD is an internal medicine–trained physician based in Hemet, California. He will begin practicing primary care and urgent care medicine on May 1, 2026, with Maneka Raja’s clinic in Hemet, where he will provide comprehensive outpatient care for adult patients.

Dr. Eghreriniovo completed his Internal Medicine residency through the KPC Residency Program, where he developed broad experience in managing both acute and chronic medical conditions. His clinical expertise includes hypertension, diabetes, COPD, infectious diseases, and complex multi-morbidity, with a focus on evidence-based and patient-centered care.

He currently works as a hospitalist, managing inpatient admissions, coordinating multidisciplinary care, and ensuring safe transitions to outpatient follow-up. This background allows him to bridge inpatient and outpatient care effectively, improving continuity and reducing readmissions.

Prior to his medical career, Dr. Eghreriniovo served in the United States Navy as a Hospital Corpsman and Surgical Technologist (HM2/E-5), gaining experience in procedural support and high-acuity patient care.

He earned his Doctor of Medicine degree cum laude from the American University of Antigua College of Medicine and holds a bachelor’s degree in Public Health from National University. He is certified in Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) and Basic Life Support (BLS).

Dr. Eghreriniovo is committed to delivering accessible, efficient, and high-quality care, with an emphasis on preventive medicine, same-day access, and building long-term relationships with patients in the Hemet community.

Manikanda Raja, MD, is a skilled internal medicine specialist in Hemet, California. He has more than 26 years of experience and holds an active state medical license in California. Dr. Raja is board-certified in internal medicine, hospice and palliative medicine, and addiction medicine. 

He takes an integrative approach to care. Dr. Raja is patient-oriented and offers same-day appointments.

Dr. Raja earned his medical degree at Madras Medical College in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India. He completed an internship at Lincoln Medical and Mental Health Center in The Bronx, New York City, and finished his medical training with a residency at Loma Linda University Health Education Consortium in Redlands, California.

Dr. Raja provides top-quality medical care. His patients enjoy his compassionate and friendly demeanor. He values exceptional patient-physician relationships and builds trust and confidence. Dr. Raja goes to great lengths to provide attention to detail and ensure pleasant patient experiences.

He’s the medical director for Ramona Rehab Nursing Center in Hemet, Hemet Valley Recovery Center in Hemet, and Living Waters Hospice in Riverside, California.

Dr. Raja maintains his medical credentials with continuing education. He’s a member of the American Medical Association (AMA), American College of Physicians (ACP), Riverside County Medical Association (RCMA), and the American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM).

Dr. Raja warmly welcomes everyone to his practice and looks forward to helping them improve their health and well-being. Services include, DMV Physcials, Adult Care, and Fitness for duty exams.

To schedule an appointment with Manikanda Raja, MD, call his office or use the online booking feature today.

Dr. Amelia Armenta is the medical director of Health Advantage Physical Medicine. She brings a wealth of experience as an Internal Medicine doctor dealing with a myriad of problems and has always wanted to bring a holistic approach to health care.

She has brought new ideas and areas of focus to the practice to meet the needs of the community. This includes bio-identical hormone treatment and weight loss. She is an avid exercise enthusiast and practices what she preaches Dr. Armenta is an excellent example of what healthy living can do to add years to your life and life to your years.

 

Dr. Michael Chan, MD, MS, RST is the physician founder of CaptainMD.com, and has practiced medicine since completing medical school at the top 5% in 2012. He practices telemedicine across California, Florida, Indiana, Michigan, Nevada, New York, North Carolina, South Carolina, Utah, and Washington and Concierge medicine to select clients in Silicon Valley, Southern California, Las Vegas, Miami and New York. He takes great care to provide patients with an accurate diagnosis, and precise, rooted treatment. Dr. Chan is equipped to handle nearly all of your healthcare needs so you don't need to see multiple physicians. As a patient of his, you can communicate with him 24/7. Education: UC Berkeley, Masters and MD (Chicago Medical School), Internal Medicine Residency (Yale School of Medicine), Sleep Medicine (Duke University School of Medicine). Board Certified by American Board of Internal Medicine

Born and raised in a small town outside of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Dr. Wong was a three-sport athlete and musician in high-school.  He moved to Los Angeles in 2001 to study Computer Science and Biological Sciences at the University of Southern California.  After graduating from the Keck School of Medicine at USC, he completed his Internal Medicine residency at the LAC+USC Medical Center, and he was honored as Senior Resident of the Year during his final year.  After residency, Dr. Wong stayed at LAC+USC for his fellowship training in Allergy and Immunology.

On a personal note, Dr. Wong is married to his high-school sweetheart, Lindsay.  They spend their spare time with their two daughters and miniature dachshund.  When they are not taxiing the kids to soccer and ninja warrior practice, they enjoy hiking, traveling, and exploring new restaurants.

Dr. Wong takes a very personal approach to his patient care, developing a close rapport with all his patients in this small boutique-style practice.  His training at the Los Angeles County Hospital has made him an extremely thorough and experienced physician, providing the highest quality evidence-based treatment.  He is especially adept at the management of difficult-to-treat asthma, allergic rhinitis, eczema, and sinus disease.  He is also well-versed in the most current literature and treatment guidelines for food allergies, drug allergies, immunodeficiencies, urticaria, contact dermatitis, and other skin allergies.

Dr. Wong is double boarded diplomate of the American Board of Allergy and Immunology and the American Board of Internal Medicine.  He joined the Song Institute in 2015.  He welcomes new patients to his practice and hopes that his patients will be impressed by his professional yet personable spirit.

Brenton Bauer, MD, is a board-certified internist and cardiologist at COR Healthcare in Los Angeles. He sees patients at the Torrance, Redondo Beach and El Segundo offices in addition to the cardiology department at Torrance Memorial Medical Center.  He specializes in general cardiology, cardio-oncology, and advanced cardiac imaging.

Dr. Bauer completed his medical education and advanced training at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA). In addition to earning his Doctor of Medicine with honors, Dr. Bauer completed an internal medicine internship and residency, serving as chief resident, and a cardiovascular disease fellowship serving as chief fellow. He has been certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine in addition to subspecialty boards of Echocardiography, Cardiovascular CT, and Nuclear Cardiology. Dr. Bauer has written extensively for medical journals and other publications.

An award-winning physician, Dr. Bauer has been named to the American College of Cardiology’s (ACC) national conference program faculty, as an ACC National FIT (Fellows in Training) Jeopardy Competition finalist, as a finalist for the UCLA Most Outstanding Fellow Teaching Award, and won the best poster presentation in congenital heart disease at the American College of Cardiology’s 2015 conference, among others.

In his leisure time, Dr. Bauer loves traveling the world with his wife and junior high sweetheart.  They particularly enjoy experiencing different cultures, trying amazing food, and learning different languages (to which he is fluent in English and Spanish and working on others including Italian).