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Mahmoud Eslami-Farsani, MD, FACC, FSCAI, is a board-certified cardiologist at Cardiology Specialists of Orange County in Santa Ana, Irvine, and Newport Beach, California. He has special interests in coronary intervention, including angioplasty, stent placement, valvuloplasty, valvular heart disease, and peripheral vascular intervention. 

Dr. Eslami-Farsani earned his medical degree from Hahnemann University in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He then completed his internship and residency at the University of California, Irvine Medical Center in Orange, California, before completing his interventional and cardiology fellowships at the University of Southern California in Los Angeles.

He holds board-certifications in cardiovascular disease, interventional cardiology, and internal medicine. To remain up-to-date on the latest developments in his field, Dr. Eslami-Farsani is a member of the American College of Cardiology, the American Medical Association, and the American College of Physicians. 

Dr. Eslami-Farsani is currently welcoming new patients and looks forward to partnering with them. Schedule an appointment with Dr. Eslami-Farsani by calling the office or booking online today.

Board-certified cardiologist Ethan Yalvac, MD, FACC, FSCAI, RPVI, CBNC, is proud to provide comprehensive care to patients at Cardiology Specialists of Orange County in Santa Ana, Irvine, and Newport Beach, California.

Dr. Yalvac received his Bachelor of Arts in economics and math, graduating cum laude. He earned his Doctor of Medicine from the University of Texas Medical Branch School of Medicine in Galveston. He then completed his internship and residency in internal medicine at Tulane University in New Orleans, Louisiana. Afterward, Dr. Yalvac completed a general cardiology fellowship at the Tulane University Heart and Vascular Institute before completing an interventional cardiology fellowship at the University of California, San Diego. 

He holds certification from the Board of Nuclear Cardiology in advanced cardiac life support and is Level II trained in echocardiography. Dr. Yalvac is a member of the Society for Vascular Ultrasound, and a fellow of the American College of Cardiology and the Society for Cardiovascular Angiography and Interventions.

Dr. Yalvac is affiliated with Hoag Hospital and Hoag Vascular Institute in Newport Beach, Hoag Hospital & Orthopedic Institute in Irvine, St. Joseph Hospital in Orange, and Orange County Medical Center in Santa Ana, 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 Khosla is a Board Certified Physician, he is also Board Certified by the American Board of Regenerative Medicine. He is fellowship trained in interventional pain management, functional & regenerative medicine. He provides an array of pain treatments such as platelet-rich plasma (PRP) regenerative therapies along with prolotherapy, epidurals, peripheral nerve blocks, joint injections, spinal cord stimulators, vertiflex interspinous spacer implants, percutaneous laser disc discectomy (LASE), and more. He serves both Northern and Southern California locations. 

Kanagaratnam Sivalingam, MD, FACP, is a skilled internist at First Valley Medical Group in Lancaster, California. He has more than 40 years of experience in treating numerous acute and chronic conditions. Dr. Sivalingam spends time with patients and listens to their concerns, giving them a voice in their treatment.

Dr. Sivalingam earned his medical degree from the University of Ceylon Medical School in Peradeniya, Sri Lanka. He completed his internal medicine training at the Hospital for Joint Diseases in New York City and his residency at Vembadi Polyclinic in Ceylon, Sri Lanka.

He maintains his advanced credentials with continuing education. Dr. Sivalingam is board certified in internal medicine and licensed in the state of California. He’s a fellow of the American College of Physicians and a member of the American Medical Association, American Society of Echocardiography, American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine, and numerous other professional organizations.

At First Valley Medical Group, Dr. Sivalingam provides premium care for patients with a variety of chronic diseases using a compassionate bedside manner. He uses the most innovative technology and procedures to provide expert treatments.

Dr. Sivalingam evaluates each patient as a whole person and offers conservative treatments whenever possible. He and his team warmly welcome patients to First Valley Medical Group and look forward to serving them.

Dr. Barry Buffman has been practicing since 1980 in internal medicine with a specialty in urology. He graduated from the Rush Medical College in Chicago, IL and practices with a focus on a multitude of urological issues, such as sexual dysfunction, bladder, and prostate conditions. In addition, Dr. Buffman is involved with medical research for various urological conditions. In his spare time Dr. Buffman has a passion for teleplay/screenplay, musical composition, guitar, and piano.

Dr. De Silva is board certified in Internal Medicine and Bariatric Medicine and extensively trained and certified in Aesthetic Medicine and Federal Aviation Medicine. She attended Colombo Medical School in Sri Lanka, her country of origin, earning a degree in Medicine and Surgery with Honors. She did her residency training in both Internal Medicine and General Surgery at Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons in New York City. Following her residency, she worked in the Emergency Department at Valley Hospital in Ridgewood, New Jersey. In 1995, Dr. De Silva established De Silva Medical Inc., her current private practice for Internal Medicine in the Antelope Valley. She has professional training in the various fields of Aesthetic Medicine taught personally and certified by Dr. Zein Obagi, including The Concepts of Skin Health Care, Arque Derma, and The Artistic Restoration Lift. Dr. De Silva also has extensive training in Medical Weight Loss. Read more here. 

Dr. Barry Buffman has been practicing since 1980 in internal medicine with a specialty in urology. He graduated from the Rush Medical College in Chicago, IL and practices with a focus on a multitude of urological issues, such as sexual dysfunction, bladder, and prostate conditions. In addition, Dr. Buffman is involved with medical research for various urological conditions. In his spare time Dr. Buffman has a passion for teleplay/screenplay, musical composition, guitar, and piano.

Kanagaratnam Sivalingam, MD, FACP, is a skilled internist at First Valley Medical Group in Lancaster, California. He has more than 40 years of experience in treating numerous acute and chronic conditions. Dr. Sivalingam spends time with patients and listens to their concerns, giving them a voice in their treatment.

Dr. Sivalingam earned his medical degree from the University of Ceylon Medical School in Peradeniya, Sri Lanka. He completed his internal medicine training at the Hospital for Joint Diseases in New York City and his residency at Vembadi Polyclinic in Ceylon, Sri Lanka.

He maintains his advanced credentials with continuing education. Dr. Sivalingam is board certified in internal medicine and licensed in the state of California. He’s a fellow of the American College of Physicians and a member of the American Medical Association, American Society of Echocardiography, American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine, and numerous other professional organizations.

At First Valley Medical Group, Dr. Sivalingam provides premium care for patients with a variety of chronic diseases using a compassionate bedside manner. He uses the most innovative technology and procedures to provide expert treatments.

Dr. Sivalingam evaluates each patient as a whole person and offers conservative treatments whenever possible. He and his team warmly welcome patients to First Valley Medical Group and look forward to serving them.

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.

The concierge practice of Alexis Peraino, MD, INC. offers individualized care and personal attention to help patients achieve ultimate wellness. Serving adults in Westlake Village, California, Dr. Peraino takes time with each patient to learn about all aspects of their health. This thorough examination helps her get to know the entire person so she can offer effective preventive care.

Because Dr. Peraino sees a limited number of patients, she can really devote time and resources to their wellness, longevity, and disease prevention. She uses evidence-based medicine strategies to optimize all factors affecting a person’s health, including nutrition, physical activity, and other aspects of lifestyle.

The concierge practice also provides comprehensive internal medicine services, including diagnosing and treating acute conditions like the flu, a rash, or sore throat. She can also help you manage chronic disease and improve symptoms to avoid complications and live as healthy a life as possible. 

Call today or use this website to schedule a consultation online to benefit from Dr. Peraino’s dedicated care. With her help, patients can achieve the best health possible.

LAGUNA BEACH AESTHETICS

Adrienne O’Connell, DO, is a native to the San Francisco Bay area and an expert aesthetic and wellness specialist at Laguna Beach Aesthetics, an aesthetics and wellness clinic in the heart of Laguna Beach, California.   

Dr. O’Connell also has advanced training certificates in Aesthetic procedures including PRP for the “Vampire Facelift” and hair rejuvenation. She gained advanced skill in Botox, Dermal Fillers, chemical peels, sclerotherapy, skin rejuvenation and resurfacing with CO2 lasers and light therapy, microneedling and PRP – platelet rich plasma.  

At Laguna Beach Aesthetics, Cosmetic Dermatology and Laser Center, you will meet with Dr. O’Connell herself for a consultation and all procedures are performed by her.  Each visit and procedure are tailored to you specifically by Dr. O’Connell.

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