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I like to think of myself as a clinician and patient advocate, striving for quality patient care in a manner that will maintain the wellbeing of patients in the short as well as long term. In an ever-so-busy and changing medical field, I find the most important part of being a physician is being able to listen to the patient in order to address his/her needs. Whether it is acute or chronic medical concerns, being able to simply listen to the patient will allow for correct diagnosis and medical management. I pride myself in doing just that. Aside from being a physician, I am a family oriented individual and enjoy spending time with my lovely fiancé and big family.

We are pleased to welcome Dr. Dina Albaree to MIMPC.

Dr. Albaree is board-certified in Internal Medicine and has completed her training at Desert Regional Medical Center in Palm Springs, California. She comes to us from Kaiser Permanente with experience and knowledge in conducting telehealth assessments and treatments and will be a great asset to the MIMPC community.

Dr. Albaree will be available to see patients by TELEHEALTH CONFERENCE ONLY beginning September 9/6 and will be able to assist with both chronic and urgent care matters by phone or video.

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.

Arash Aghel, MD, is a board-certified internist and cardiologist at COR Healthcare Medical Associates in Los Angeles. He sees patients at the Torrance, California office where he specializes in general cardiology, interventional cardiology, structural heart, and peripheral vascular interventions.

Dr. Aghel earned his medical degree from Mashhad University of Medical Sciences in Iran before moving to Cleveland for his internal medicine residency and cardiology fellowship at Cleveland Clinic and Case Western Reserve University.  He then moved to Colorado and completed 2 additional years of training in interventional cardiology and advanced structural and vascular interventions at the University of Colorado in Denver.

Dr. Aghel joins COR Healthcare Medical Associates from Colorado where he was busy practicing interventional cardiology for the past 7 years. He treats the entire scope of cardiac disease including complex coronary interventions, transcatheter aortic valve replacement, and peripheral vascular intervention with a focus on limb salvage/preservation.

He is board certified in cardiovascular medicine, interventional cardiology, echocardiography, vascular interpretation, and endovascular medicine.

Dr. Aghel is fluent in English and Farsi.

Outside of work, Dr. Aghel enjoys spending time outdoors with his wife and two daughters.

Sagar Patel, MD, is a general cardiologist at COR Medical Associates. He specializes in non-invasive cardiology and advanced imaging.

Dr. Patel earned his medical doctorate at the Keck School of Medicine at the University of Southern California. He completed his internal medicine residency at LAC+USC Medical Center/Keck Hospital of USC and his cardiovascular disease fellowship at the University of California, Riverside. Dr. Patel is board-certified in Internal Medicine, Adult Echocardiography, Cardiovascular Computed Tomography and Nuclear Medicine, and is board-eligible in Cardiology.

He has clinical interest in preventative cardiology, cholesterol management, hypertension, heart failure, cardiomyopathies, valvular heart disease, atrial fibrillation, and coronary artery disease.

As a southern California native, Dr. Patel is a huge fan of LA sports teams. He is an avid traveler, including exploring new national parks. He also enjoys live music and regularly attends concerts. He is proficient in Spanish.

Michael Healy, MD, is a board-certified cardiologist who specializes in interventional and structural cardiology. His areas of expertise include state-of-the-art, minimally-invasive procedures for the treatment of coronary and valvular heart disease.

Dr. Healy earned his medical degree with honors from Columbia University, College of Physicians and Surgeons. He completed internal medicine residency at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) and cardiology fellowship at Mount Sinai Hospital in New York City. Dr. Healy then completed interventional cardiology fellowship at Scripps Clinic in San Diego, followed by advanced training in structural heart, peripheral vascular, and complex coronary interventions. He is board-certified in internal medicine, cardiology, interventional cardiology, echocardiography, vascular interpretation, and cardiac CT.

Prior to being recruited to COR Healthcare, Dr. Healy worked as an interventional cardiologist at Scripps Clinic where he was part of the teaching faculty of the fellowship training program. Dr. Healy prides himself on providing evidence-based, cutting-edge care to his patients and has been a co-investigator in several clinical trials for novel interventional device technologies.

Dr. Healy enjoys getting to know his patients and focuses on all aspects of their lives in order to personalize their treatment plans. During visits, he prioritizes educating patients with the goal of empowering them to make the best decisions regarding their unique heart condition, while also coaching them back to maximal health.

During his free time, Dr. Healy enjoys spending quality time with his family and traveling abroad. He is also an avid long-distance runner.