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Grace Moussa, M.D., completed her medical degree at Kuwait University School of Medicine. She took her training at St. Mary's Hospital, University of Connecticut, Yale University, and Columbia University. Dr. Moussa has been practicing since 1994 as a physician. She speaks English, Arabic, French, and medical Spanish languages.

Omid S. Shaye, MD, is an oncologist and hematologist at Wellness Oncology and Hematology. Dr. Shaye treats patients at the practice’s medical offices in West Hills and Tarzana, California.

Dr. Shaye is a native of the San Fernando Valley. He earned his undergraduate degree from the University of Southern California in Los Angeles, then remained at USC to complete his Doctor of Medicine.

During his residency and fellowship in hematology and oncology at the USC Norris Cancer Center, Dr. Shaye was chosen as chief fellow of medical oncology. He then established Wellness Oncology and Hematology in order to share the newest, most cutting-edge therapeutic options with cancer and hematology patients in the San Fernando Valley.

Dr. Shaye sees his role as the “quarterback of a patient’s care,” offering individualized treatments that can include options like targeted therapies, clinical trials, immunotherapies, chemotherapy, radiation, and surgery. He spends time getting to know his patients and their families as he helps them along the road to wellness.

Dr. Shaye is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine and the American Board of Medical Oncology. He is a member of the Medical Oncology Association of Southern California, the Community Oncology Alliance, and the American Society of Clinical Oncology. He speaks English, Spanish, and Farsi.

Ashkan Lashkari, MD, is a physician at Wellness Oncology and Hematology. Dr. Lashkari offers personalized oncology and hematology care to patients at the practice’s offices in West Hills and Tarzana, California.

Born and raised in Santa Monica, California, by parents who were both dedicated educators, Dr. Lashkari knew at a young age that he wanted a career that would allow him to help others. He stayed close to home for his education, earning bachelor’s degrees in art history and molecular biology from the University of California at Los Angeles, and then remained at UCLA to complete his Doctor of Medicine degree.

During medical school, Dr. Lashkari developed a keen interest in cancer care, inspired by the discoveries of new treatments and the possibility of helping people with challenging conditions.

After an internal medicine residency at UCLA, Dr. Lashkari completed a fellowship in hematology and medical oncology at the City of Hope Comprehensive Cancer Center in Duarte, California. He focused his time on learning how to design clinical trials and researching familial cancer syndromes. His vast experience allows him to provide high-quality, compassionate care to his patients.

Dr. Lashkari is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine, the American Board of Medical Oncology, and the American Board of Hematology. Because of his ongoing dedication to knowing about the latest oncology treatments and advances, he retains active membership in the Medical Oncology Association of Southern California, the American Society of Hematology, and the American Society of Clinical Oncology. He is also an assistant clinical faculty member at Olive View–UCLA Medical Center in Sylmar, California.

Dr. Lashkari enjoying spending time with his wife and two daughters, traveling, running, visiting museums, playing tennis, and cooking. He speaks English and Farsi.

Christopher Ho, MD, is a physician at Wellness Oncology and Hematology. Dr. Ho treats cancer and hematology patients in West Hills and Tarzana, California, as part of the Wellness Oncology and Hematology medical team.

Dr. Ho was born and raised in Philadelphia. He earned his undergraduate degree from Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore, where he lettered in lacrosse, then returned to Philadelphia to earn his Doctor of Medicine from Temple University. While in medical school, he clerked at the Fox Chase Cancer Center in Philadelphia, an experience that ignited his interest in medical oncology research.

After a residency in internal medicine at the University of California, Davis, Dr. Ho received subspecialty training in medical oncology and hematology at the University of Southern California’s Keck School of Medicine in Los Angeles. He served as chief fellow of medical oncology.

Dr. Ho is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine, the American Board of Medical Oncology, and the American Board of Hematology. To keep up with the latest advancements in his specialties, he retains active membership in the Medical Oncology Association of Southern California, the American Society of Hematology, and the American Society of Clinical Oncology.

Dr. Ho has dedicated himself to the belief that the health of every one of his patients depends on a comprehensive, personalized approach to care that includes a combination of the latest treatment techniques and the personal touch of a physician who truly cares.

Because of his wide range of interests, including music, nutrition, calisthenics, Philadelphia Eagles football, and gourmet food, Dr. Ho is able to connect easily with his patients and share insightful conversations. He is a devoted family man, spending as much time as possible with his wife and two young sons. He speaks English, Spanish, and Chinese.

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.  

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.

Christopher Ho, MD, is a physician at Wellness Oncology and Hematology. Dr. Ho treats cancer and hematology patients in West Hills and Tarzana, California, as part of the Wellness Oncology and Hematology medical team.

Dr. Ho was born and raised in Philadelphia. He earned his undergraduate degree from Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore, where he lettered in lacrosse, then returned to Philadelphia to earn his Doctor of Medicine from Temple University. While in medical school, he clerked at the Fox Chase Cancer Center in Philadelphia, an experience that ignited his interest in medical oncology research.

After a residency in internal medicine at the University of California, Davis, Dr. Ho received subspecialty training in medical oncology and hematology at the University of Southern California’s Keck School of Medicine in Los Angeles. He served as chief fellow of medical oncology.

Dr. Ho is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine, the American Board of Medical Oncology, and the American Board of Hematology. To keep up with the latest advancements in his specialties, he retains active membership in the Medical Oncology Association of Southern California, the American Society of Hematology, and the American Society of Clinical Oncology.

Dr. Ho has dedicated himself to the belief that the health of every one of his patients depends on a comprehensive, personalized approach to care that includes a combination of the latest treatment techniques and the personal touch of a physician who truly cares.

Because of his wide range of interests, including music, nutrition, calisthenics, Philadelphia Eagles football, and gourmet food, Dr. Ho is able to connect easily with his patients and share insightful conversations. He is a devoted family man, spending as much time as possible with his wife and two young sons. He speaks English, Spanish, and Chinese.

Ashkan Lashkari, MD, is a physician at Wellness Oncology and Hematology. Dr. Lashkari offers personalized oncology and hematology care to patients at the practice’s offices in West Hills and Tarzana, California.

Born and raised in Santa Monica, California, by parents who were both dedicated educators, Dr. Lashkari knew at a young age that he wanted a career that would allow him to help others. He stayed close to home for his education, earning bachelor’s degrees in art history and molecular biology from the University of California at Los Angeles, and then remained at UCLA to complete his Doctor of Medicine degree.

During medical school, Dr. Lashkari developed a keen interest in cancer care, inspired by the discoveries of new treatments and the possibility of helping people with challenging conditions.

After an internal medicine residency at UCLA, Dr. Lashkari completed a fellowship in hematology and medical oncology at the City of Hope Comprehensive Cancer Center in Duarte, California. He focused his time on learning how to design clinical trials and researching familial cancer syndromes. His vast experience allows him to provide high-quality, compassionate care to his patients.

Dr. Lashkari is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine, the American Board of Medical Oncology, and the American Board of Hematology. Because of his ongoing dedication to knowing about the latest oncology treatments and advances, he retains active membership in the Medical Oncology Association of Southern California, the American Society of Hematology, and the American Society of Clinical Oncology. He is also an assistant clinical faculty member at Olive View–UCLA Medical Center in Sylmar, California.

Dr. Lashkari enjoying spending time with his wife and two daughters, traveling, running, visiting museums, playing tennis, and cooking. He speaks English and Farsi.

Omid S. Shaye, MD, is an oncologist and hematologist at Wellness Oncology and Hematology. Dr. Shaye treats patients at the practice’s medical offices in West Hills and Tarzana, California.

Dr. Shaye is a native of the San Fernando Valley. He earned his undergraduate degree from the University of Southern California in Los Angeles, then remained at USC to complete his Doctor of Medicine.

During his residency and fellowship in hematology and oncology at the USC Norris Cancer Center, Dr. Shaye was chosen as chief fellow of medical oncology. He then established Wellness Oncology and Hematology in order to share the newest, most cutting-edge therapeutic options with cancer and hematology patients in the San Fernando Valley.

Dr. Shaye sees his role as the “quarterback of a patient’s care,” offering individualized treatments that can include options like targeted therapies, clinical trials, immunotherapies, chemotherapy, radiation, and surgery. He spends time getting to know his patients and their families as he helps them along the road to wellness.

Dr. Shaye is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine and the American Board of Medical Oncology. He is a member of the Medical Oncology Association of Southern California, the Community Oncology Alliance, and the American Society of Clinical Oncology. He speaks English, Spanish, and Farsi.