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At Advanced Cardiovascular Care, Inc., we believe the best heart health combines par excellence medical expertise, state of the art technology, and most importantly personalized, compassionate care.

For more than two decades, our patients have enjoyed excellent heart and vascular care based on our philosophy of using the latest and most advanced medical knowledge and skill, technology, and genuine concern to help them enjoy life. Don't just live life, love it.

We provide individualized, personal care at its best

When it comes to your heart care, you want a practice that takes the time to get to know you better and make sure that you are completely comfortable with the care you receive. You need a cardiologist who along with his staff would not only provide you with the latest knowledge but also be adept with the most recent technical skills required to take the best care of you as an individual. Our providers are empathetic, compassionate, and dedicated individuals who are also highly trained in all heart and vascular diseases and interventions.

We have always practiced cardiology with one question in our minds … If we were the patient, how would we want to be treated? The answer is that we would want to be treated with personalized, affectionate care, putting our needs first, offering us a healthy heart with a good quality of life. So that is how you can expect to be treated at our office. We love to interact with our patients and provide them with the compassionate and individualized care, specific to their needs, for their most vital aspect of their lives: their heart.

Our Mission

• To provide safe, high quality, personalized, compassionate and cost-effective healthcare services resulting in excellent patient outcomes.

Our Vision

• To be the leader in the community providing par excellence heart and vascular care to our patients utilizing evidence-based medicine and the latest fund of knowledge.

Our Values

• We strive to uphold an exceptional level of personalized service delivered with the utmost compassion and professionalism.
• We thrive towards in an unwavering commitment to improving the treatment and lives of the patients we serve through the highest standards of clinical care.
• We believe in the empowerment of and investment in our employees to perform with absolute integrity, honesty, and reliability.

Dr. Alija Ali offers a full range of rejuvenating services at Alija Aesthetics, Weight Loss & Anti-Aging in Whittier, California. Whether Dr. Ali’s patients want to diminish wrinkles, lose weight, begin hormone replacement therapy, consider a Vampire procedure, or regain sexual vitality, they can count on his expertise to guide their decisions and rely on his reputation for performing procedures that exceed expectations.

Dr. Ali received his Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree from Des Moines University College of Osteopathic Medicine. He completed his internship at USC and residency at UCLA and the Kaiser Foundation. He’s a member of the American Osteopathic Association and currently an internist affiliated with Whittier Hospital Medical Center, in Whittier, California.

For more than 20 years, his practice has been dedicated to treating the whole person and promoting wellness and self-confidence. By combining medical training as an internist, with specialization in weight loss and anti-aging, Dr. Ali hopes to help each patient achieve their desired appearance, maintain a healthy body, and to realize their dream of a long vibrant life.

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.

At her friendly and welcoming office, Dr. Hedyeh M. Golshan has treated many Rialto and San Bernardino county, California residents. A board-certified internist, Dr. Golshan is highly trained in her field and provides a number of different services for patients.

Dr. Golshan studied medicine at the University of Leeds in England, where she earned both a Bachelor of medicine degree and a Bachelor of surgery degree. After finishing medical school, she attended Wayne State University in Michigan to complete her residency in internal medicine. Today, Dr. Golshan is proud to be board-certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine and a member of the American College of Physicians.

In addition to specializing in internal medicine which manages chronic illnesses, geriatric care and women’s health services she also provides the following:

• weight loss management
• laser hair removal
• laser treatment for varicose veins
• acne scar treatment
• treatment for pigmented lesions

Many of the patients who have come to Dr. Golshan’s office highly recommend her to others in the area.

Dr. Jafrey is a board-certified primary care physician with nearly two decades of clinical expertise spanning hospitalist medicine, critical care, and outpatient primary care. He completed his residency through the Mayo Clinic/University of Minnesota program and earned his medical degree from Saba University School of Medicine. His extensive hospital background uniquely positions him to anticipate and manage high-acuity conditions, bringing a superior level of clinical insight to the outpatient setting. Dedicated to a proactive and preventative approach, Dr. Jafrey develops highly personalized care plans focused on optimizing long-term vitality and health span. His philosophy centers on relationship-driven care, ensuring that every patient receives the unhurried, expert attention.

The Ghaly Center is the place for men and women living in Torrance, California, to experience healthcare solutions that let them live better — and longer. Under the leadership of Fouad Ghaly, MD, the center provides top-notch services in regenerative medicine.

Dr. Ghaly is one of the most influential physicians working in regenerative medicine therapies. He has participated in numerous regenerative medicine conferences all over the world. He has also collaborated with a distinguished, international group of leading physicians, researchers, and scientists on various projects. These projects include presentations on regenerative medicine, platelet-rich plasma therapy, bioidentical hormone replacement therapy, tissue-specific stem cell research and enhanced external counterpulsation.

Dr. Ghaly created the Ghaly Center for Regenerative Medicine in 1995 to focus his attention on this relatively new field. He incorporates innovative scientific research, alternative therapies, state-of-the-art technology, and conventional medicine to create customized treatment plans. He’s passionate about educating and guiding each patient.

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. 

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.

Dr. Daniel Brelian is a gastroenterologist at Downtown Gastro Medical Group in Los Angeles. He is board-certified in Internal Medicine and Gastroenterology, and is passionate about helping patients recover from a wide range of digestive ailments and conditions.

Dr. Brelian received his bachelor’s degree in Molecular and Cell Biology from the University of California, Berkeley and went on to earn his Doctor of Medicine at Drexel University College of Medicine in Philadelphia.

He has worked in some of the most innovative and prestigious medical centers in the nation, including Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Georgetown University Hospital, and New York University. Before opening his private practice, he was a physician at the Pacific Alliance Medical Group.

Dr. Brelian’s work has appeared in numerous medical journals, including Gastroenterology and Gastrointestinal Endoscopy. Committed to the latest research and training, he is also a member of many professional organizations, including the American College of Gastroenterology (ACG) and the American Gastroenterological Association (AGA).

At Downtown Gastro Medical Group, Dr. Brelian helps patients recover from conditions like irritable bowel syndrome, food allergies, acid reflux disease, Crohn's disease, and more. With a commitment to the most excellent quality of patient care, his patients feel supported and empowered to live their healthiest lives.

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.

Dr. Richards earned his undergraduate degree from UC Berkeley and his medical degree from UCLA. Extending his training, he had the honor of a summer internship with Travis Windsor, M.D. who was a pioneer in electrocardiography (EKG technology). He then completed a 3 year residency in Internal medicine in the UCLA/VA program. His emphasis in preventive medicine and health promotion is in keeping with our practice philosophy.

Dr. Banafshe earned his undergraduate degree from UCLA and he then completed his internship and residency in Internal Medicine at Los Angeles County/USC Medical Center. Dr. Banafshe is sought after for his warm manner, capacity to listen and ability to clearly discuss medical issues so that he and his patient can effectively participate as a team in making decisions about care.