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Dr. Adrienne Youdim's mission is "To educate, empower and inspire my patients to achieve health and wellness by drawing on best medical practices and a holistic mind-body approach while integrating my personal value system grounded in empathy, integrity and authenticity."

Dr. Adrienne Youdim, MD, FACP, offers specialized services in medical weight loss, medical nutritional therapy, and nutritional and metabolic support of bariatric surgery patients at her practice in Beverly Hills, California. Her mindful approach to medicine integrates her education, hospital training, and academic research with her personal values grounded in integrity, empathy, and authenticity.

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Dr. Hilda Riderer was born and raised in Romania and moved to California with her family when she was a young girl at 9 years old.

She always had a passion for medicine so she pursued an education in the medical field going to osteopathic medical school in Denver, Colorado and completing her Internal Medicine residency in Long Beach, California. Her love of medicine developed into a love for aesthetics but also for preventive medicine and she began exploring options in more natural ways to heal the body and make her patients feel healthy and also beautiful from the inside and out.

To date, she’s still very excited to continue the pursuit of preventive medicine offering services such as IV and vitamin infusions but with a touch of aesthetics to help her patients look and feel their best.

Wilson Kwan, MD, MS, is a board-certified internist and cardiologist at COR Healthcare Medical Associates. He specializes in general cardiology and advanced imaging. 

Dr. Kwan earned his medical doctorate at the Keck School of Medicine of USC. He completed his internal medicine residency and cardiovascular disease fellowship at LAC+USC Medical Center / Keck Hospital of USC. 

He has been certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine and Cardiovascular Disease, in addition to subspecialty boards of Echocardiography, Cardiovascular CT, Nuclear Cardiology, and Vascular Interpretation. Dr. Kwan has authored multiple peer-reviewed publications in medical and basic science journals as well as contributed to several book chapters. 

Dr. Kwan is fluent in English and Mandarin and proficient in conversational Spanish. 

A SoCal native, Dr. Kwan enjoys fishing, tennis, and gardening. He is also an avid traveler and aspiring home chef.

Clinical and health psychologist Elena Bagourdi, PhD, is the co-founder and program/clinical director of EXIS Youth. Located in West Los Angeles, California, Dr. Elena or Dr. B., as her clients call her, has expertise in the treatment of addictive behaviors, trauma, depression, anxiety, and personality disorders.

Since 1998, Dr. Elena has been working as a psychotherapist with individuals and their families. As the program/clinical director at EXIS Youth, Dr. Elena is highly invested in constantly expanding the therapeutic modalities used. She stays up-to-date and seeks out the most cutting-edge therapeutic approaches to incorporate into their existing program. This way, she can sustain the effectiveness of their program and further enrich its breadth.

Dr. Elena holds a PhD in clinical/health psychology, as well as a master’s in clinical psychology and organizational and economic psychology. She has a deep interest in her community, and she is on the board of local nonprofit organizations. Dr. Elena has also collaborated extensively with nonprofit organizations overseas. For instance, she co-led the World Health Organization (WHO)'s "mhGAP" pilot project in Greece on behalf of EPAPSY, a local nonprofit organization.  

In addition to EXIS Youth, Dr. Elena has a successful private practice as a psychotherapist.

Dr. Amelia Armenta is the medical director of Health Advantage Physical Medicine. She brings a wealth of experience as an Internal Medicine doctor dealing with a myriad of problems and has always wanted to bring a holistic approach to health care.

She has brought new ideas and areas of focus to the practice to meet the needs of the community. This includes bio-identical hormone treatment and weight loss. She is an avid exercise enthusiast and practices what she preaches Dr. Armenta is an excellent example of what healthy living can do to add years to your life and life to your years.

 

Erica Chen, MD, is a board-certified allergy and immunology specialist practicing at the Allergy and Asthma Specialist Doctors, Inc. location in West Covina, California. Her practice is centered around the treatment of allergic diseases, including nasal allergies and asthma.

Dr. Chen earned her medical degree from the Keck School of Medicine at the University of Southern California. Subsequently, she completed her combined internal medicine pediatric residency and allergy and immunology fellowship training at the Los Angeles County Hospital at the University of Southern California.

Dr. Chen is board certified by the American Board of Allergy and Immunology. She has contributed to multiple peer-reviewed scientific presentations and publications. She also holds numerous professional society memberships, including the American Academy of Allergy Asthma and Immunology and the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology.

Dr. Chen is currently accepting new patients and looks forward to welcoming them to Allergy and Asthma Specialist Doctors, Inc.

Alure Wellness is an aesthetics and wellness center located in Burbank, California. With a team of trained medical professionals that includes experienced physicians like Grace Wong, MD, Alure Wellness strives to help its clients look as good as they feel.

The entire team understands what a difference it makes to feel confident and happy in your skin. That’s why they focus on meeting every client’s unique needs, whether they’re struggling with weight gain, chronic fatigue, wrinkles, saggy skin, or acne. Combining their vast knowledge of aesthetic remedies with an empathetic ear, they can find the right solution for you.

Alure Wellness has the most advanced aesthetic equipment and technology and offers microneedling with Platelet-rich Plasma (PRP) therapy, Botulinum toxin injecetions, and a variety of dermal fillers to improve the tone and texture of your skin. PRP hair restoration is also available.

For those who are looking for visible results fast, the Alure Wellness team has the skill and training to perform thread lifts, which offer comparable results to a traditional facelift without injections or surgery. This minimally invasive treatment can significantly lift and tighten skin with minimal downtime.

Offering personalized medical weight loss plans and vitamin therapy to boost metabolism, increase energy levels, and help you look and feel your best, Alure Wellness is a multifaceted practice with the right treatments for you. 

Call Alure Wellness or schedule an appointment online today to learn more.

Hi, I am Vahe Gyulnazaryan, MD. People call me Dr. G, to make it easy. Thank you for visiting, I hope you gain from your experience here. The philosophy we endorse is patient first and we strive to keep the best evidence-based medicine practice with the highest of professional standards. To me, my patient’s life and well-being comes first and is my most important priority. My patients share a great relationship with me and feel empowered and confident in their health decisions. I am there as an advisor while they are in full control. My concern is 10 years from now, the present we will address thoroughly. I will answer all of my patient’s questions and we will address my patient’s health comprehensively. Don’t lose your health to neglect, or due to a neglectful system. We will help you protect it. Medicine as it should be. If you want to feel empowered, and regain control of your health, I will help make sense of it all. Feel free to visit with me, I would be honored.

At Commons Clinic, Dr. Ortega offers personalized cardiology care to adults in Santa Monica, California. Our mission is to prevent, diagnose, and manage heart disease through tailored treatment plans that prioritize your health and well-being.

Led by Dr. Ortega, a board-certified cardiologist specializing in preventive cardiology, our practice combines advanced technology with a patient-centered approach to deliver exceptional care.

Dr. Ortega earned a Bachelor of Science in Neurobiology, Physiology, and Behavior, with a minor in Spanish, from the University of California, Davis. She went on to pursue her Doctor of Medicine at the Keck School of Medicine of USC in Los Angeles, California, and completed her internship and residency. She served as chief resident at USC during her internal medicine residency and as chief cardiology fellow at Harbor-UCLA. 

She is board-certified in internal medicine and cardiovascular disease, with additional certifications in adult echocardiography and cardiovascular computed tomography. Dr. Ortega is an active member of the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society and a recipient of multiple honors, including Physician of the Year at Harbor-UCLA and the Excellence in Primary Care Award from LAC+USC.

The practice of Jenica L. Ortega, MD, offers a full range of diagnostic and preventive services, including ECG/EKG, echocardiography, Holter monitoring, cardiac stress testing, and nuclear stress testing, as well as advanced imaging with CT angiography and calcium scoring. Our specialized programs in atrial fibrillation management, hypertension, lipid disorders, and heart attack prevention help you work proactively toward lasting heart health.

Recognizing the underserved cardiovascular needs of women, we also provide dedicated women’s heart health targeting changes throughout a woman's life, with targeted cardiovascular care around pregnancy, post-partum, the menopause transition, and beyond. Additionally, our preoperative risk assessments and comprehensive wellness evaluations ensure you receive tailored guidance for your anticipated outcomes.

To schedule your next appointment with Dr. Ortega, please use our online scheduler or contact our friendly staff today.