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Welcome to Alevizos Medical

Alevizos Medical in Irvine, California, specializes in anti-aging medicine, helping patients to look and feel energetic, having more lean muscle mass, and happier. 

Founder John Alevizos, DO, is a board-certified family practice physician who has a passion for anti-aging medicine. He follows the principles of integrative medicine to combine the most beneficial aspects of conventional and alternative methods, and provide a holistic approach to patient care.

His primary focus is the use of bioidentical hormone replacement therapy (BHRT) to address hormone imbalances. Less-than-optimal levels of essential hormones like estrogen and testosterone can cause issues such as weight gain, loss of sex drive, lack of energy, moodiness and anxiety, trouble sleeping, and depression. 

Dr. Alevizos and his team also offer effective long-term solutions to weight loss to help patients look and feel their best and enjoy life to the fullest.

He treats a range of sports injuries using innovative products like platelet-rich plasma (PRP) to encourage tissue healing.

Find out more about looking and feeling younger by calling Alevizos Medical or booking an appointment online today.

Dr. Alisa Farokhian, MD, specializes in internal medicine and is completing her fellowship in Advanced IBD GI.

Dr. Alisa Farokhian prides herself in her dedication to providing patients with exceptional care, respect, and support. She is completing her advanced IBD program at the prestigious Columbia University Hospital, while additionally working on her GI fellowship.  

Additionally, Dr. Alisa Farokhian has received countless awards and recognition for her participation in research and publications. She continues her education by attending and speaking at numerous top GI conferences to learn the most technological advances in medicine.

Ali Ashtiani, MD is a fellowship-trained, board-eligible interventional cardiologist at Cardiology Specialists of Orange County (CSOC) practicing in Santa Ana, Irvine, and Newport Beach, California. He has special interests in coronary intervention including coronary angioplasty & stent placement, pacemaker implantation, and valvular/structural heart disease.

Dr. Ashtiani received his medical training in our very own Orange County. After earning his medical degree from the University of California, Irvine Medical Center in Orange, California, he went on to complete internal medicine internship and residency followed by cardiology fellowship and advanced fellowship training in interventional cardiology at the same institution.


Dr. Ashtiani is affiliated with Hoag Hospital Heart and Vascular Institute in Newport Beach, Hoag Hospital Irvine, & Hoag Orthopedic Institute, St. Joseph Hospital in Orange, and Orange County Global Medical Center in Santa Ana.

Dr. Ashtiani is currently welcoming new patients and looks forward to providing individualized care with patience and compassion just as he would treat his own family. Schedule an appointment with Dr. Ashtiani by contacting our office today.

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.

Christa Lawhom, ANP, originally from Ohio, became an RN in 1995, received a BSN in 2006, and moved to California in 2007. Graduated from Loma Linda University in 2009 with a Master's of Nursing and Adult Nurse Practitioner. Certified by the ANCC. Has worked as an NP in Primary care and Internal Medicine, mostly with some work in Sub-acute care.

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.