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Cogent Family Healthcare in Mountain View, California, offers comprehensive family primary health care services that focus on disease prevention. Board-certified family physician Stephen Sims, MD, and the staff go beyond traditional health screenings to reduce risk factors for disease and chronic health conditions. They use the most advanced diagnostic technologies to assess patient health and offer a variety of treatments for existing health conditions.

Dr. Sims strives to educate patients with better insights into their health and which actions are useful and which ones are not. Cogent thinking is intended to mean providing you with a clearer understanding of your health, to inspire actions to improve it.

Patients who have health conditions like thyroid disease, diabetes, and liver fibrosis benefit from the customized treatment plans designed by the Cogent Family Healthcare medical team and the personalized approach to disease management. 

If you’re looking for a caring family physician and want to learn more about the benefits of advanced health screenings, schedule a consultation at Cogent Family Healthcare today by phone or by using the online booking feature.

Conveniently located just off of Interstate 85 in Mountain View, California, César R. Molina, M.D., FACC offers expert cardiovascular care to patients in greater Santa Clara County. Whether patients need active or preventive treatment, Dr. Molina provides compassionate and attentive care for patients of all circumstances.

Since earning his medical degree from Yale University School of Medicine and completing his internal medicine residency and interventional cardiology fellowship at Stanford University, Dr. Molina has committed decades of his career to furthering the best practices of cardiovascular care. His many years of service have reinforced his beliefs that preventive care is one of the best ways of promoting cardiovascular health.

To provide the utmost level of care to his patients, Dr. Molina takes the time to listen to each patient’s individual circumstances and concerns. Instead of simply diagnosing a patient and telling them what to do, Dr. Molina invites the patient to take a greater role in their health and recovery, educating patients on how they can best stay healthy.

At his office, Dr. Molina performs a variety of important cardiovascular procedures, including outpatient cardiac and vascular ultrasounds, holters and event monitors, pacemaker checks and nuclear stress tests. At his affiliated care location of El Camino Hospital, Dr. Molina also performs inpatient and outpatient tests and surgeries.

In his spare time, Dr. Molina continues to stress the importance of diet, exercise, and a stress free life for cardiovascular health, appearing on television and other media channels to advocate for healthy heart living.

Neesheet Parikh, DO, provides the highest level of wellness for his patients, focusing on health promotion and disease prevention at ParikhHealth in Sunnyvale, California.

Dr. Parikh received his Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine from A.T. Still University in Kirksville, Missouri. He went on to complete his residency in family medicine at Downey Regional Medical Center in California, followed by a fellowship in sports medicine at San Diego Sports Medicine & Family Health Center in California.

He’s a well-regarded physician, providing hands-on diagnoses and treatments for injuries and pain through osteopathic manipulative medicine.

Passionate about education, he teaches at the Yale School of Medicine in New Haven, Connecticut, and at the School of Nursing & Health Studies at Georgetown University in Washington, DC. He also serves on the California Interscholastic Federation Sports Medicine Committee.

Sought after for his superior knowledge in sports medicine, Dr. Parikh works with some of the most renowned athletes in the world who participate in the Olympics, NFL, NBA, NCAA, and X-Games. He currently serves as the team physician for the USA Senior Men's Water Polo Team.

With his experience in the fast-paced, demanding world of sports, Dr. Parikh applies his skilled mindset and experience to treat executives in Silicon Valley.

In Dr. Parikh’s free time, he enjoys spending time with his wife and four children. He also likes to cook, try new restaurants, and travel.

Farah Salahuddin, MD, (pronounced Salah' din) is board-certified in rheumatology and internal medicine. She is the founder at Rheum Without Walls, serving people living in and around Santa Cruz, Watsonville, Salinas, Carmel by the Sea, and Monterey, California.

Rheum Without Walls was born from her unique vision and desire to continuously move in the direction of patient-centric care, transparency in health care, and bridging health in-equities. Dr. Salahuddin completed her fellowship in rheumatology in 2015 at David Geffen School of Medicine at the University of California, Los Angeles. Prior to that, she was a teaching faculty at MedStar Health/University of Maryland In Baltimore. 

Dr. Salahuddin has spent the past five years working across Northern California until she settled down in Santa Cruz County in 2019. Her employment experience inside both closed health care systems and independent practice settings gave her the unique perspective to see through the shifting lens of our health care landscape. Her focus is simple. To move from fee-for-service to a value-based model of care while maintaining physician autonomy.

Dr. Simon Lee - Medical Doctor (M.D.) - 

Dr. Simon Lee is a licensed pharmacist and experienced medical doctor in the United States. He earned his medical degree from the State University of New York Medical School and holds dual qualifications as both a physician (M.D.) and a pharmacist. With over 30 years of clinical practice, Dr. Lee has gained a strong reputation for his expertise and has earned the trust of his clients. Dr. Lee has a deep passion for aesthetic medicine. He actively participates in medical aesthetic seminars and professional exchanges across the U.S. and around the world. He has obtained multiple certifications and diplomas in aesthetic medicine. Known for his keen eye for beauty and precise techniques, Dr. Lee specializes in laser pigmentation removal, Botox, hyaluronic acid, and various injectable treatments. He is also highly skilled in operating advanced aesthetic devices such as Ultherapy, Thermage, RF microneedling, IPL therapy, and magnetic slimming technologies. To further meet the growing needs of clients in intimate wellness and anti-aging, Dr. Lee studied under the renowned serum injection expert Dr. Charles Runels of Alabama—the inventor of the O-Shot and P-Shot. These groundbreaking treatments have shown remarkable results in improving male and female sexual dysfunction, female urinary incontinence. He also uses PRP to promote rejuvenation of the breasts, face, and hair growth. In addition, Dr. Lee offers stem cell IV therapies for high-end clients seeking to boost their immune system and slow organ aging. For clients experiencing fatigue and insomnia, he provides NAD+ infusion therapy to restore energy and improve sleep quality. Beyond his medical practice, Dr. Lee is an avid nature lover and world traveler. He enjoys exploring different cultures and cuisines with his wife. He also has a strong track record in weight management, offering personalized slimming programs using state-of-the-art devices and medications—with a success rate of up to 100%. Dr. Lee is deeply committed to giving back to the community. He has actively participated in fundraising events for organizations such as New Comers, Family Bridges, American Asian Elderly Humanitarian Society, and Chinese Hospital. He has also taken part in international medical missions to India and the Philippines, providing volunteer healthcare services to underserved populations

Richard Abbey, PhD, is a licensed clinical neuropsychologist and the founder of Abbey Neurodynamic Center, a wellness center located in Palo Alto, California. Dr. Abbey completes neuropsychological evaluations for children and adults of all ages. He specializes in diagnosing and treating autism spectrum disorders, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), traumatic brain injuries (concussions), and social communication disorders.

Dr. Abbey detects age-related problems like Alzheimer’s disease and dementia. He also has expertise in cancer, cancer treatments, stroke, epilepsy, and much more. Dr. Abbey works diligently and offers a wide array of services using the most up-to-date, advanced technology and techniques. Examples include vision training, Joovv™ red light therapy, neurofeedback, Vasper™ cooled-compression cardio, and adaptive resistance exercise (ARX).

He maintains his advanced credentials with continuing education. Dr. Abbey is board-certified in neurofeedback and has written and published numerous articles and book chapters. He lectures to other medical professionals nationwide in areas of qEEG brain mapping, neurofeedback, concussions, ADHD, dyslexia, and more. Dr. Abbey is currently accepting new patients and welcomes them to Abbey Neurodynamic Center. 

Welcome to ClearPath Telehealth, a telehealth-only primary care practice based in Fremont, California. Our board-certified internal medicine physician, Sarwinder Khangura, MD, is dedicated to his patients, offering superior virtual care in a welcoming environment.

Dr. Khangura is approachable and highly experienced. He educates his patients, offering them the utmost autonomy and a strong voice in their care plans.

ClearPath Telehealth offers treatments for chronic conditions like acid reflux (GERD), high cholesterol, high blood pressure, diabetes, arthritis, obesity, and more. 

Dr. Khangura can also treat acute conditions, such as pink eye, sore throat, urinary tract infections (UTIs), sinus infections, colds, flu, and allergies. 

Patients meet with Dr. Khangura via telehealth, receiving a virtual medical evaluation to determine if they have a disease, illness, or injury. They then receive personalized treatment recommendations which may include prescription medications (including thyroid medication refills), weight management, lifestyle counseling, or specialist referrals.

Dr. Khangura follows up to ensure an effective outcome. He takes as much time as patients need to feel heard and achieve optimal health and well-being. 

Schedule a virtual evaluation with Dr. Khangura at ClearPath Telehealth by calling our office or requesting an appointment online today. 

Negar Yaghooti, M.D. is a board-certified gastroenterologist joining the team at Burlingame Gastroenterology and Hepatology. She brings extensive experience from her previous role at Kaiser Permanente, where she specialized in managing patients with complex Crohn’s disease and Ulcerative Colitis.

Dr. Yaghooti grew up in Los Angeles and graduated magna cum laude in Molecular and Cell Biology from UC Berkeley. She earned her medical degree from the University of Maryland. She completed her residency at the University of Southern California and her fellowship at the University of New Mexico. She has received additional training in Inflammatory Bowel Disease at both the University of Chicago and at Cedars Sinai in Los Angeles.  She has taken on leadership positions at every step in her career path.

In addition to her advanced training through the Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation and the American Neurogastroenterology and Motility Society, Dr. Yaghooti is passionate about the full spectrum of gastroenterology and hepatology which is consistent with our practice mission.  She is committed to providing personalized, patient-centered care, and we are excited to welcome her to our practice