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We are thrilled to welcome Jenna Knapp, PA-C, to our team!

Jenna is a dedicated and compassionate Physician Assistant who recently graduated from Western University of Health Sciences. With a strong foundation in medicine and a genuine passion for patient care, she brings fresh insight and energy to our practice. Her clinical interests span primary care, regenerative medicine, and aesthetic treatments, making her a well-rounded provider with a personalized approach to wellness.

Born and raised in Orange, California, Jenna has deep roots in the community and is proud to serve the very neighborhoods she grew up in. She is an active member of St. John's Lutheran Church in Orange, where she finds joy in community service, fellowship, and spiritual growth.

Outside of work, Jenna enjoys spending time with her family and friends, especially on weekends filled with country music and outdoor adventures. She loves hiking with her dog, discovering new trails, and staying active through regular workouts. A lifelong learner, Jenna is also committed to ongoing education and frequently pursues advanced training in innovative therapies to continue growing as a provider and better support her patients' health and wellness goals.

Jenna is passionate about helping others feel and function at their best—whether that’s managing chronic conditions, enhancing natural beauty, or guiding patients on their wellness journey. Her kind demeanor, clinical excellence, and patient-centered philosophy make her a valued addition to our team and a trusted partner in your healthcare.

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.

Dr. Sprague is a dedicated and experienced board-certified internal medicine physician with a strong background in hospitalist medicine. He has over a decade of expertise in patient-centered, adult acute care in both hospital and clinic settings. He earned his Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.) degree from Touro University Nevada and completed his residency at Mountain Vista Medical Center in Arizona. Dr. Sprague delivers high-quality, compassionate care, with a special interest in improving patient outcomes.

Dr Sharma Bishop MD earned her medical degree and graduated with Honors from St George’s University in Grenada. She completed her Internal medicine residency at Trinitas Regional Medical Center/Seton Hall University/ RWJ Barnabas Health in New Jersey. She specializes and is Board Certified in Internal Medicine. She has many years of experience in primary care outpatient clinics, managed care, urgent care, hospital medicine and telemedicine. She practiced Internal Medicine for years in Riverside County and currently practices in Orange County, California. She held hospital privileges at various hospitals in Riverside County. Dr. Bishop has experience in oversight of administrative responsibilities, academic medicine, risk adjustment and quality care outcomes. She has years of experience as supervising physician and Clinical Assistant Professor of Internal Medicine in Riverside County and Medical Director in Central California. She is currently Medical Director in Orange County CA.

At Express Urgent Care, Sukhvir Singh, MD, Jaspreet Singh Nanra, MD, and Amrit Pal Dhillon, PA-C and the team provide full-service health care including internal and familiy medicine to individuals and families in Diamond Bar, California, and Eastern Los Angeles County. 

Express Urgent Care offers prompt, efficient medical care. The team tries to see all patients within half an hour of initial contact to relieve uncomfortable symptoms and ensure a speedy recovery.

The Express Urgent Care team provides various services, including family medicine, women’s health, and pediatric care. But they primarily focus on acute and urgent care. 

People of all ages visit Express Urgent Care to receive treatment for a wide range of health problems, including cold symptoms and chronic disease management. The team also offers preventive medicine, including vaccines, physical exams, and specialist referrals. 

Express Urgent Care is conveniently situated and has plenty of onsite parking. The facilities are state-of-the-art and feature in-office X-rays and other diagnostic imaging technology. The team even offers wound care so patients can receive stitches or undergo minor surgical procedures without visiting the hospital.

The team is fluent in several languages, including English, Spanish, Punjabi, Hindi, and Urdu. This empowers them to serve the practice’s diverse clientele, including immigrants who’ve recently moved to the U.S. 

Express Urgent Care prides itself on providing the best, most comprehensive health care. Rather than see as many patients as possible, the providers limit the number of appointments per day, ensuring everyone has ample one-on-one time with their provider. The team never rushes appointments and takes the time to explain diagnosis and treatment options thoroughly.

Whether you recently moved to the Los Angeles area and need to establish medical care, or it’s simply time to update your vaccinations, Express Urgent Care can help. Call the office today to schedule an appointment, or book your visit online. 

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.

Natalie MacLean, MD, MSc, FRCPC, is an experienced rheumatologist at Kaplan MacLean Rheumatology in Encinitas, California. She provides specialized care to patients with arthritis, osteoporosis and all other rheumatologic conditions. 

Dr. MacLean received her medical degree from the Schulich School of Medicine and Dentistry at the University of Western Ontario. She completed her residency in Internal Medicine and Fellowship in Rheumatology from the University of Alberta. She is a Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada in Internal Medicine and Rheumatology. She is also a member of the American College of Rheumatology and the American College of Physicians. 

Dr. MacLean holds her undergraduate Honours Degree in Biochemistry from Mount Allison University and her Masters of Medical Sciences - Oncology from the University of Alberta. She is a professional microscopist and worked in biomedical research at the University of Victoria and the University of California San Diego prior to her medical training.

Before forming Kaplan MacLean Rheumatology, she was Clinical Lecturer and Rheumatologist in the Division of Rheumatology at the University of Alberta, where she enjoyed teaching students and residents. Her friendly nature, enthusiasm and genuine passion for her patients provided her with the reputation for being able to connect easily with them, providing comfort during often stressful times or sharing a laugh.

Dr. MacLean is a fitness and food enthusiast, which she admits are sometimes at odds with each other. She looks forward to meeting you at your next appointment. 

Keven Tagdiri, MD, is a longtime internal medicine specialist in Encinitas, California, who treats patients with a broad array of illnesses and diseases.

A graduate of Ross University School of Medicine, Dr. Tagdiri completed his residency in internal medicine at Jamaica Hospital Medical Center in Queens, New York, in 1988.

Shortly after completing his residency, Dr. Tagdiri headed west, where he established himself in the Encinitas community, which he has served since 1991.

Though he specializes in internal medicine, Dr. Tagdiri is also trained in general medicine, allowing him to treat patients for diseases that may have overlapping symptoms or complications.

A sought-after doctor in a tight-knit community, Dr. Tagdiri makes it a point to bond with each and every one of his patients, understanding they’re more than just a collection of illnesses — they’re people in need of help.

That’s why Dr. Tagdiri places the importance of the doctor-patient relationship above all else, always making sure his dedicated patients feel comfortable, well-informed, and, most of all, understood.

To schedule an appointment or consultation with Dr. Tagdiri, call or book online today.

Robert L. Stephenson, MD, is a board-certified internist practicing in Encinitas, California. He’s been providing expert, up-to-date, patient-focused care for over 35 years. Dr. Stephenson and his friendly staff can usually accommodate same-day or next-day appointments.

Dr. Stephenson earned his medical degree at the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine in Cincinnati, where he graduated 2nd in his class of 192 medical students. He went on to serve his internship and residency in internal medicine at the University of Colorado Health Sciences Center in Denver.

Dr. Stephenson offers a wide range of adult health care services including diagnostic testing and management of chronic diseases, including diabetes, high blood pressure, and arthritis. He also provides comprehensive men’s and women’s health screenings and services. In addition, he offers mental health screenings and helps patients who have depression, anxiety, or attention deficit hyperactivity disorder.

In addition to providing expert, personalized care, Dr. Stephenson helps patients learn about their bodies and health care needs. He always makes time to ensure that patients have the information and knowledge they need to make the best possible decisions about their health care.

Dr. Stephenson is currently welcoming new patients and accepts most insurance plans. Appointments are available by calling the practice or booking online.

At Palm Desert Urgent Care, internal medicine provider Manzoor Kazi, MD, provides preventive and general health care to adults living in and around Palm Desert, California, and throughout Riverside County.

Dr. Kazi earned his medical degree from Jinnah Sindh Medical University in Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan. After graduation, he moved to the United States, completing an internal medicine residency at Montefiore Medical Center, the university hospital of Albert Einstein College of Medicine, in the Bronx, New York.

Dr. Kazi is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine and the National Board of Physicians and Surgeons.

As an urgent care specialist, Dr. Kazi takes an integrative and preventive approach to medicine. To ensure his patients’ convenience, he provides same-day availability and professional follow-up.

People 20 and older can access a wide range of medical services, including physical exams, urgent care, blood work, and STD testing. Dr. Kazi treats acute and chronic health problems, including COVID-19, diabetes, and high blood pressure. He also offers medically supervised weight loss and immigration physicals.

To receive high-quality medical care in a welcoming environment, partner with Dr. Kazi at Palm Desert Urgent Care. Request a consultation by calling the office or booking online today.

Dr. Sepideh Zahedy-Kapusta of Women & Family Clinic in La Habra, California, has a passion for aesthetics, educating patients, and giving every individual the highest standard of care. Dr. Zahedy specializes in family medicine, obstetrics and gynecology, and med spa treatments for patients of all ages wanting to look and feel their best from the inside out. She combines her medical knowledge with an artistic eye for cosmetic precision to offer patients an array of first-rate health care and in-office med spa procedures.

Dr. Zahedy began her medical career in Germany where she graduated from Justus-Liebig University Giessen medical school. From there she continued her specialty studies in a three-year OB/GYN program at Heppenheim, Germany. Upon completion, Dr. Zahedy moved to Pennsylvania for an internship at Geisinger Health System, and she completed her residency program at Danbury Hospital in Connecticut.

In private practice for over 20 years, Dr. Zahedy treats women of all ages at her La Habra office, and educates patients regarding many aspects of gynecology and obstetrics. She offers a wide range of gynecological testing and in-office procedures with both a medical and holistic approach.

Dr. Zahedy specializes in normal and high-risk pregnancies and individualized birth experiences. She believes that having a child is one of the most important and exciting moments in a woman’s life and that each pregnancy and birth is as unique as the individual mother and baby.

Dr. Zahedy is board certified in obstetrics and gynecology, with credentials in aesthetics, and pursues additional education and training for a variety of cosmetic procedures. She is a member of the Association of American Physicians and is fluent in English, German, Spanish, and Farsi.

Dr. Shelly Bagai Lapsi, MD, is a board-certified ophthalmologist and Medical Director for Omni Eye Care, with convenient locations in Covina and El Monte, California. With her extensive training, Dr. Lapsi is committed to providing the highest quality of ophthalmic care to her patients, utilizing the most recent medical and surgical advances. Her philosophy is to be actively engaged and dedicated to delivering this mission to her patients.

She attended the University of Washington School of Medicine, nationally recognized for its excellent training programs. Subsequently, she completed her residency at the University of Washington Department of Ophthalmology, a rigorous, top-tier program emphasizing a strong foundation in medical and surgical ophthalmology. At the University of Washington, she trained with many of the world’s most renowned ophthalmologists considered to be pioneers in the field.

Dr. Lapsi’s areas of interest include cataract surgery and glaucoma. Additionally, diabetic screening and macular degeneration care are central to her patient-centric approach. First and foremost, the goal of Omni Eye Care is to assist patients in maintaining excellent vision and eye health.  

When she is not practicing ophthalmology, Dr. Lapsi spends time with her husband and three children. She also enjoys reading, cooking, and photography, as well as traveling with her family. If you’re interested in ophthalmology services in the San Gabriel Valley, Dr. Lapsi is an exceptional eye physician and surgeon. She looks forward to meeting you and helping you achieve optimal eye health.