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Daniel M Eshaghian, DO, is an experienced doctor of osteopathic medicine offering expert care at Suhail Salem, MD, a gastroenterology and interventional endoscopy practice based in Northridge, California.

 

A native of San Fernando Valley, Dr. Eshaghian attended University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) for his undergraduate studies, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science. He earned his medical degree from the Western University of Health Sciences, College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific (COMP) in Pomona, California. 

 

Following graduation, Dr. Eshaghian completed his internship and residency training in Internal Medicine at Oklahoma State University Medical Center (OSU Medicine) in Tulsa. After residency training, he spent two years practicing inpatient medicine as a Gastroenterology fellow at OSU Medicine, serving as chief fellow in his final year of training.

 

Dr. Eshaghian practices general gastroenterology and hepatology, particularly in colorectal cancer screening, reflux disease, nonalcoholic fatty liver disease, and inflammatory bowel disease (IBD).

 

His desire to serve his hometown brought him back to Southern California after completing medical training.

 

In his spare time, Dr. Eshaghian enjoys watching sports, cycling, European history, traveling, and spending time with his family and friends. He is also fluent in Farsi.

Brett Wertman, MD, FACC, is a triple board-certified cardiologist who is widely respected for his treatment and care for patients at Coastal Cardiology of Orange County in Ladera Ranch and Irvine, California.

Dr. Wertman, who twice has been named a Physician of Excellence by the Orange County Medical Association, also leads the Cardiac Rehabilitation Program at Hoag Hospital Irvine in Irvine. 

An Orange County native, Dr. Wertman graduated summa cum laude and with Phi Beta Kappa Society honors in earning his Bachelor of Arts degrees in biochemistry and molecular, cellular, and developmental biology from the University of Colorado Boulder in Boulder, Colorado.

Dr. Wertman then completed his medical degree from the University of Washington in Seattle, Washington, and went on to finish his internship and residency training in internal medicine at Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center in Los Angeles, California.

He completed his fellowship training in cardiology and interventional cardiology at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, also in Los Angeles.

Dr. Wertman has authored numerous publications in leading peer-reviewed journals and participated in live case transmissions to national meetings, demonstrating new techniques in the treatment of coronary artery disease and valvular heart disease. 

Dr. Wertman is highly trained in the percutaneous treatment of valvular heart disease, including aortic valve replacement using the Edwards Sapien heart valve system, as well as mitral valve repair using the Abbott MitraClip™ system. He also has significant experience in other novel interventional therapies.

He looks forward to welcoming new patients and offering superior care to those returning to Coastal Cardiology of Orange County.

In Dr. Wertman’s spare time, he enjoys relaxing with his family, traveling, and exercising.

Huy Nguyen, MD, FACC, a cardiologist at Coastal Cardiology of Orange County, has deep roots in Irvine, California, one of the communities the practice proudly serves, along with Ladera Ranch, California.

Dr. Nguyen grew up in Irvine and received his Bachelor of Arts in biology from the University of California, Irvine. 

He then earned a master's in applied physiology and earned his medical degree from Chicago Medical School, one of the graduate schools of the Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science in North Chicago, Illinois. 

Back in Orange County, he completed his internship and residency in internal medicine, as well as his fellowship training in general cardiology, all at UC Irvine Medical Center in Orange, California.

He then moved to New York to complete his interventional cardiology fellowship at Mount Sinai Hospital in New York City, where he was awarded Outstanding Interventional Cardiology Fellow of the Year.

Throughout the course of his training, Dr. Nguyen has given numerous lectures and presentations, and has authored publications in peer-reviewed journals on various topics in both general and interventional cardiology.  

He was involved with and participated in live case demonstrations at Mount Sinai Hospital, focusing on complex coronary interventions.

Dr. Nguyen believes in a patient-centric approach to cardiovascular care and focuses on the collaborative efforts with his patients in optimizing their outcomes.

In his spare time, Dr. Nguyen enjoys spending time with his family, watching movies, playing basketball, and surfing.

Teferi Mitiku, MD, FACC, is a board-certified cardiologist in Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology and Cardiovascular Disease. He specializes in cardiac electrophysiology (EP) and provides the entire spectrum of arrhythmia treatments, including medical therapy, catheter ablation, and device-based therapy. Dr. Mitiku strives to provide compassionate care for his patients at Coastal Cardiology of Orange County in Irvine and Ladera Ranch, California.

Dr. Mitiku earned his Bachelor of Science in molecular cell and development biology from the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), graduating magna cum laude. He went on to attend the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA, receiving his Doctor of Medicine. 

He then completed his internship and residency in internal medicine at Stanford University Hospital in Stanford, California, before completing cardiovascular medicine and electrophysiology fellowships at Yale New Haven Hospital in New Haven, Connecticut.

He previously served as the Director of Electrophysiology and an Assistant Professor of Medicine in the Division of Cardiology at the University of California, Irvine (UCI) School of Medicine and Wayne State University School of Medicine.

During his academic appointments, Dr. Mitiku enjoys teaching medical students, residents, and cardiology fellows. He was awarded Outstanding Teacher of The Year for three consecutive years and was granted entry into the Gold Humanism Honor Society.

Dr. Mitiku is affiliated with UCI Medical Center in Orange, California, and serves as the director of electrophysiology at Hoag Irvine Hospital in Irvine, California. At Hoag, He was awarded the top quality performer within the Cardiology peer group for 2019 and 2020. He is also a member of the American Heart Association, American College of Cardiology, and the American Medical Association.

He looks forward to welcoming new patients and providing excellent care for those continuing at Coastal Cardiology of Orange County.

The office of Melanchton A. Mangoba, MD, offers comprehensive internal medicine services to the Riverside, California, community. The health care team specializes in diagnosing and treating a variety of acute and chronic diseases in adults. They also focus on preventive health services and annual wellness exams to reduce risk factors for long-term health complications through individually tailored Healthy Plans.

As a board-certified internal medicine physician, Dr. Mangoba provides primary care services to manage hypertension, renal failure, diabetes, and other chronic diseases. He and his team also focus on the specialized needs of geriatric patients. They diagnose and treat conditions like dementia with respect and dignity.

The office of Melanchton A. Mangoba, MD, has the latest diagnostic testing technologies to give patients answers to their health questions as soon as possible. The team takes a patient-focused approach to health care and provides preventive resources to support long-term health and wellness. Dr. Mangoba strives to provide the highest quality of patient care and enjoys building a strong foundation for patient-physician relationships.

If you’re looking for a compassionate internal medicine physician, schedule an evaluation online or by calling Melanchton A. Mangoba, MD, today.

At Advanced Cardiovascular Care, Inc., we believe the best heart health combines medical expertise, state of the art technology, and most importantly personalized, compassionate care.

With convenient locations, our staff serves the Inland Empire of Southern California including: San Bernadino, Redlands, Loma Linda, Banning, Beaumont, Riverside, Moreno Valley, Perris, Murrieta, Temecula, Corona, Norco, Eastvale, Lake Arrowhead, Big Bear, and Victorville.

Since 2005 our patients have enjoyed excellent heart and vascular care based on our philosophy of using the latest and most advanced medical knowledge and skill, technology, and genuine concern to help you enjoy life. Don't just live life, love it.

We provide individualized, personal care at its best

When it comes to your heart care, you want a practice that takes the time to get to know you better and make sure that you are completely comfortable with the care you receive. You need a cardiologist who along with his staff would not only provide you with the latest knowledge but also be adept with the most recent technical skills required to take the best care of you as an individual. Our cardiologists are energetic, passionate, and dedicated individuals who are also highly trained not only in the heart but also vascular diseases and interventions.

We have always practiced cardiology with one question in our minds … If we were the patient, how would we want to be treated? The answer is that we would want to be treated with personal, affectionate care, putting our needs first, offering us a healthy heart with a good quality of life. So that is how you can expect to be treated at our office. We love to interact with our patients and provide them with the compassionate and personalized care, individualized to their needs, for their most vital aspect of their lives: their heart.

Our Mission

To provide safe, high quality, personalized, compassionate and cost-effective healthcare services resulting in excellent patient outcomes

Our Vision

To be the leader in the community providing par excellence heart and vascular care to our patients utilizing evidence-based medicine and the latest fund of knowledge.

Our Values

• We strive to uphold an exceptional level of personalized service delivered with the utmost compassion and professionalism.
• We believe in an unwavering commitment to improving the treatment and lives of the patients we serve through the highest standards of clinical care.
• We believe in the empowerment of and investment in our employees to perform with absolute integrity, honesty, and reliability.

Qais Ayouby, MD, is an accomplished internal medicine specialist practicing at Alertive Healthcare Medical Group in Riverside, California. At the practice, he provides patients with compassionate and effective care. 

Dr. Ayouby completed his medical degree with honors in 2016 and has since accrued more than seven years of diverse medical experience. He has an impressive track record in the field of internal medicine and is well-regarded among his peers and patients alike. 

Dr. Ayouby is affiliated with several hospitals in the region, including Corona Regional Medical Center and Temecula Valley Hospital in California. He also collaborates with many other doctors and specialists in various medical groups, demonstrating his commitment to providing comprehensive patient care. 

In addition to his professional achievements, Dr. Ayouby enjoys spending his free time reading and being with his family. He recently became a father to a little girl, which has brought him immeasurable joy and fulfillment. 

Dr. Ayouby's patients appreciate his compassionate approach and ability to build strong, trusting relationships. He is dedicated to staying up-to-date with the latest advancements in internal medicine and actively seeks new professional development opportunities. Dr. Ayouby is skilled, respected, and committed to delivering the highest quality care to his patients. 

Dr. Gholami is an experienced gastroenterologist who specializes in all aspects of gastroenterology and liver disease. He is an expert in diagnostic, therapeutic, interventional endoscopy, and is particularly passionate about complex pancreatic and biliary diseases. Dr. Gholami completed medical school with honors at Tehran University of Medical Sciences. After completing residency in internal medicine at University of Southern California (USC Medical Center) he continued his fellowship training in gastroenterology, hepatology (liver disease), and nutrition at Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU Medical Center). He then pursued advanced fellowship in interventional endoscopy including endoscopic ultrasound (EUS) and endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatograpthy (ERCP) at Kansas University (KU Medical Center). He then joined as a faculty member and assistant professor in the Division of Gastroenterology at University of North Dakota's major teaching hospital.

At her friendly and welcoming office, Dr. Hedyeh M. Golshan has treated many Rialto and San Bernardino county, California residents. A board-certified internist, Dr. Golshan is highly trained in her field and provides a number of different services for patients.

Dr. Golshan studied medicine at the University of Leeds in England, where she earned both a Bachelor of medicine degree and a Bachelor of surgery degree. After finishing medical school, she attended Wayne State University in Michigan to complete her residency in internal medicine. Today, Dr. Golshan is proud to be board-certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine and a member of the American College of Physicians.

In addition to specializing in internal medicine which manages chronic illnesses, geriatric care and women’s health services she also provides the following:

• weight loss management
• laser hair removal
• laser treatment for varicose veins
• acne scar treatment
• treatment for pigmented lesions

Many of the patients who have come to Dr. Golshan’s office highly recommend her to others in the area.

Dr. Eric Denley is a general practitioner with a specialty in family medicine. After graduating from the Rosalind Franklin Chicago Medical School in 2005, Dr. Denley completed his training in family medicine at Clinton Memorial Hospital in Wilmington, OH followed by training in internal medicine at Richmond University Medical Center in Staten Island, NY. Dr. Denley is also involved in our Research/Clincial trial department.

Dr. Barry Buffman has been practicing since 1980 in internal medicine with a specialty in urology. He graduated from the Rush Medical College in Chicago, IL and practices with a focus on a multitude of urological issues, such as sexual dysfunction, bladder, and prostate conditions. In addition, Dr. Buffman is involved with medical research for various urological conditions. In his spare time Dr. Buffman has a passion for teleplay/screenplay, musical composition, guitar, and piano.

Kanagaratnam Sivalingam, MD, FACP, is a skilled internist at First Valley Medical Group in Lancaster, California. He has more than 40 years of experience in treating numerous acute and chronic conditions. Dr. Sivalingam spends time with patients and listens to their concerns, giving them a voice in their treatment.

Dr. Sivalingam earned his medical degree from the University of Ceylon Medical School in Peradeniya, Sri Lanka. He completed his internal medicine training at the Hospital for Joint Diseases in New York City and his residency at Vembadi Polyclinic in Ceylon, Sri Lanka.

He maintains his advanced credentials with continuing education. Dr. Sivalingam is board certified in internal medicine and licensed in the state of California. He’s a fellow of the American College of Physicians and a member of the American Medical Association, American Society of Echocardiography, American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine, and numerous other professional organizations.

At First Valley Medical Group, Dr. Sivalingam provides premium care for patients with a variety of chronic diseases using a compassionate bedside manner. He uses the most innovative technology and procedures to provide expert treatments.

Dr. Sivalingam evaluates each patient as a whole person and offers conservative treatments whenever possible. He and his team warmly welcome patients to First Valley Medical Group and look forward to serving them.

Dr Khosla is a Board Certified Physician, he is also Board Certified by the American Board of Regenerative Medicine. He is fellowship trained in interventional pain management, functional & regenerative medicine. He provides an array of pain treatments such as platelet-rich plasma (PRP) regenerative therapies along with prolotherapy, epidurals, peripheral nerve blocks, joint injections, spinal cord stimulators, vertiflex interspinous spacer implants, percutaneous laser disc discectomy (LASE), and more. He serves both Northern and Southern California locations. 

Dr. De Silva is board certified in Internal Medicine and Bariatric Medicine and extensively trained and certified in Aesthetic Medicine and Federal Aviation Medicine. She attended Colombo Medical School in Sri Lanka, her country of origin, earning a degree in Medicine and Surgery with Honors. She did her residency training in both Internal Medicine and General Surgery at Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons in New York City. Following her residency, she worked in the Emergency Department at Valley Hospital in Ridgewood, New Jersey. In 1995, Dr. De Silva established De Silva Medical Inc., her current private practice for Internal Medicine in the Antelope Valley. She has professional training in the various fields of Aesthetic Medicine taught personally and certified by Dr. Zein Obagi, including The Concepts of Skin Health Care, Arque Derma, and The Artistic Restoration Lift. Dr. De Silva also has extensive training in Medical Weight Loss. Read more here. 

Dr. Eric Denley is a general practitioner with a specialty in family medicine. After graduating from the Rosalind Franklin Chicago Medical School in 2005, Dr. Denley completed his training in family medicine at Clinton Memorial Hospital in Wilmington, OH followed by training in internal medicine at Richmond University Medical Center in Staten Island, NY. Dr. Denley is also involved in our Research/Clincial trial department.