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Michael D. Marsh, MD, is a diplomate of the American Board of Internal Medicine. He has been practicing internal medicine in California for over 25 years and currently serves patients at Premier Medical Center in the Toluca Lake neighborhood of Los Angeles, California.

For his undergraduate degree, Dr. Marsh attended the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), where he obtained a Bachelor of Science in biochemistry. He then attended medical school at St. George’s University.

After medical school, Dr. Marsh completed his internship at New York University (NYU) Downtown Hospital in New York City, after which he completed his residency at Rutgers University in New Jersey. He specialized in internal medicine.

Dr. Marsh specializes in geriatrics, although as an accomplished internist, he has treated most every condition of the human body.

Dr. Marsh was raised in Los Angeles and is proud to call this city his home. He gladly accepts new patients and looks forward to your visit.

Bao Khanh Thai, DO, is a board-certified family medicine physician with more than 13 years of experience. She serves patients at United Family Physicians in Glendora, California, providing comprehensive care for patients of all ages, with a special focus on preventive medicine, chronic disease management, and senior care. Known for her compassionate and approachable style, Dr. Thai is dedicated to building long-term partnerships with her patients and their families.

Dr. Thai earned her medical degree from Western University of Health Sciences in Pomona, California, and completed her internship and residency training at Pomona Valley Hospital, a UCLA-affiliated program. She is fluent in Vietnamese, allowing her to serve a diverse patient population and make quality healthcare more accessible to the community.

Through her affiliation with Emanate Health, Regal Medical Group, and Lakeside Community Healthcare, Dr. Thai’s patients benefit from access to leading hospitals, specialists, labs, imaging facilities, and chronic care support programs. She also maintains hospital privileges at Foothill Presbyterian Hospital, ensuring continuity of care when patients need it most.

In addition to her clinical expertise, Dr. Thai emphasizes patient education and preventive care, empowering individuals to make informed decisions about their health.

In her free time, she enjoys gardening, hiking, and traveling, bringing the same curiosity and care to her personal life as she does to her practice. Patients trust Dr. Thai for her dedication to personalized, high-quality care that supports overall well-being at every stage of life.

Paul Moya, DO, is a board-certified family medicine physician who has been proudly serving Glendora, California, and the surrounding communities for more than 13 years. As part of United Family Physicians, Dr. Moya provides comprehensive care across all stages of life, with special expertise in preventive medicine, geriatric care, and the management of both acute and chronic medical conditions.

After earning his medical degree from Western University of Health Sciences in Pomona, California, Dr. Moya completed his internship and residency at Pomona Valley Hospital, a UCLA-affiliated program. Today, he partners with Emanate Health, Regal Medical Group and Lakeside Community Healthcare, giving his patients access to a vast network of specialists, leading hospitals, labs, and support services designed to make quality care accessible and seamless.

Dr. Moya believes in building lasting relationships with patients and their families through personalized education, preventive care, and individualized treatment plans. His approach is compassionate, approachable, and rooted in a dedication to long-term wellness. He is fluent in Spanish and is affiliated with Foothill Presbyterian Hospital, extending his reach in providing trusted medical care.

Outside of medicine, Dr. Moya enjoys gardening, hiking, and cooking. Patients appreciate his commitment to listening, understanding, and guiding them through every stage of their health journey. By combining clinical excellence with a caring bedside manner, Dr. Moya continues to make a meaningful difference in the lives of those he serves.

Christopher James Brana was born and raised in the Inland Empire of Southern California. During high school and college years he worked in his family’s Biomedical Engineering Company specializing in servicing renal replacement technology/equipment.

He went on to complete his bachelors in science and medical training at St. George’s University in Grenada, West Indies. Thereafter, he began residency at St. Barnabas Hospital. As a PGY1, he received a Peer to Peer Award for Best Physician. 

While conducting research, he assisted in publishing a study analyzing inner city patients undergoing hepatitis C therapy. As a PGY2, he began to design and execute retrospective studies co-authoring in 8 posters, which were presented at the 2018 ACG meeting. During the 2018 SBH Resident Research Day, he presented 5 posters, of those presented one was awarded, “Best Clinical Research Award”.

During the last year as a PGY-3, he received the Ronald Ciubotaru Award for being an exceptional clinician, dedicated mentor and valued colleague, characterized by integrity and humility and deeply committed to teaching and the delivery of compassionate care. 

Looking to the future, Christopher remains dedicated to his patient centered care and desires to remain a healer and advocate for his patients at Link Integrated Healthcare.

Tessa Shuler, FNP-C, is a Family Nurse Practitioner and former Registered Nurse; she worked in the Intensive Care Unit for 7 years. She received her BSN from the University of Hawaii, Manoa and her MSN, Family Nurse Practitioner from California State University, Channel Islands.  Her experience as an RN in the high intensity environment of critical care gave her the ability to assess and prioritize patient needs, as well as to care for the whole patient and their families.  Caring for critically ill patients gave her the understanding of the importance of overall health maintenance and preventative care. She strives to deeply educate patients and families about their health, diagnoses, and medications in order to optimize their health.  She values patients’ ideas and knowledge of their own health, and works to empower them to live as healthfully as possible. 

When not working, she strives to be outside as often as possible: hiking, biking, and chasing after her two young sons among all the nature we have available in our county.  

Norr Santz, MD is a board-certified physician in physical medicine and rehabilitation who provides quality care to patients at the West Los Angeles office of Health Atlast. Dr. Santz completed her undergraduate studies at the University of California Los Angeles then earned her medical degree from Ross University School of Medicine. She went on to complete her residency in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation at SUNY Downstate Medical Center in Brooklyn, NY. Dr. Santz provides comprehensive care to her patients and strives to empower and support them with patient education.
She values a multidisciplinary approach to maximize her patients’ physical function.