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Raisa Howard, NP provides concierge-level treatments tailored to meet the unique needs of the individual client. Utilizing the most advanced aesthetics technologies, she and her team of skilled aesthetics specialists offer cutting-edge laser treatments and cosmetic injection therapy at LA Skincare Center. In addition to her expertise with cosmetic injections and skin revitalizing procedures, Raisa Howard, NP has extensive experience in obstetrics and gynecology. As one of the first nurse practitioners to practice in California, Raisa Howard, NP established the Women’s Clinic LA in 1992 to serve the health needs of women in the Los Angeles area. Raisa Howard, NP earned a degree in midwifery from the Odessa National Medical University in Odessa, Ukraine. She then completed the nurse practitioner program at the University of California at Los Angeles in conjunction with the USC

John Paul Cardin Jr.., MD, is a primary care physician who treats adult patients, young and old, at his self-titled practice in Long Beach, California. Dr. Cardin is board-certified and specializes in general practice, women's health and geriatric medicine. He stays up to date with the latest medical advancements to maintain his advanced credentials. Dr. Cardin has been actively practicing medicine in the Long Beach area for over 35 years, and remains passionate about caring for patients and helping them achieve optimal health. Dr. Cardin takes the time to really listen to patients, understand their needs, and gain trust to provide the best possible medical solutions. This is demonstrated in his detailed, first patient appointments, in which he addresses all medical issues and possible treatments. For over 20 years, Dr. Cardin has maintained active privileges in good standing at Long Beach Memorial Medical Center. He provides the highest quality of care to patients with high blood pressure, diabetes, female health problems, asthma, allergies, migraines, and much more. Currently accepting new patients, Dr. Cardin can be reached by phone almost 24 hours a day, and also welcomes walk-in appointments. His staff is attentive, efficient, and provides reliable referrals to achieve maximum results for patients. Rather than focusing solely on treating an illness or disease, Dr. Cardin’s top priority is keeping his patients’ overall health in the best possible condition.

Dr. Shamsah Amersi is one of the country's leading and most recognized Ob-Gyns. She graduated in the top 1% of her medical school UCSF, ranked number three in the world for the best medical school. She graduated alpha omega alpha, an honor bestowed to top 1% of all doctors in the country.

Dr. Amersi has won national awards throughout her career for her work in women's health and has been chosen as Top Doctors of the United States for the past years. She has delivered over 13,000 babies during her career, including being the personal physician to high profile clients and celebrities. Dr Amersi is a leading expert in treating hormone imbalances for women at all phases of their lives including PCOS, weight loss, infertility, perimenopause and menopause. She implements a unique holistic personalized treatment plan and formulates an individualized treatment compromising of supplements, lifestyle, compounded and bioidentical hormone therapy.

 

Recognition & Leadership

She is proud to serve on the Menopause National Association Advisory BoardMenopause National Association Advisory Board, helping shape the future of care for women navigating midlife and beyond.

Her work has also been honored with numerous awards that reflect both clinical excellence and compassionate patient care:

• Who's Who in America – Ranked #1 Obstetrician & Gynecologist in California, 2024, 2025
• Top OB/GYN in America – 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024
• Los Angeles Top Doctors – 2017 through 2025
• Best of the Best Doctors Los Angeles – 2024, 2025
• Compassionate Doctor Award – 2020 through 2024
• Southern California Super Doctor Award – 2019 through 2026
• America’s Most Honored Doctor (Top 1%) – 2019 through 2025
• Patients’ Choice Award – 2019 through 2024

These honors affirm her commitment not only to medical excellence but also to treating every patient with empathy, respect, and dignity.

Dr. Amersi has been in private practice for 23 years and specializes in a holistic approach to women's health. She has been providing comprehensive women’s health services in Los Angeles since 2002. Highly-trained and honored by the medical community, she is certified by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology and a Diplomat of the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology. Dr. Amersi implements the most advanced, state-of-the-art technology and treatment options. She teaches students from UCLA and the art of women's health, and serves as a mentor to physician assistants from Yale University. She is a pregnancy consultant for Headspace, a meditation app used by millions of people around the world. She also serves as on the health advisory board for Anya, Cool as Cucumber, ROM tech.

The health of your lifestyle is an essential component not only in the prevention, but also in the treatment of chronic diseases, often allowing medications—and the risk of their side effects—to be reduced. By emphasizing a personalized, holistic approach to healthcare, Dr. Amersi will build a close partnership to help you reach your full potential. This approach to healthcare can benefit everyone—whether you are very healthy or suffer from a medical condition—and will allow you to optimize your general health in the future. From nutrition and lifestyle changes to detoxification programs, Amersi MD offers the most advanced recommendations for optimal health, happiness, and longevity.

Whether you are visiting her for a routine check-up, to address a serious health concern, to plan a new addition to the family, or for surgery, you can rest assured that Dr. Amersi will guide you through each appointment with individual attention, clear communication, compassion, and exceptional skill.

She employs the latest techniques in cancer screening and prevention. For your convenience, all diagnostic testing, labs, ultrasounds are performed right in here the office – there is no need to visit a separate facility for your care.

Supported by her warm professional team, Dr. Amersi treats women through all phases of life and cherishes the special one-on-one relationship between patient and doctor. Dr. Amersi is the only practitioner at her office and you will receive personal service from a trusted friend every time you visit.

A New Era of Holistic Hormone Health for Women

I’m Dr. Shamsah Amersi, a board-certified OB/GYN who has spent more than two decades caring for thousands of women through every stage of life. Over these years, I’ve seen far too many women dismissed, misdiagnosed, or handed generic solutions that never touch the root of their symptoms. I founded my practice to change that—because women deserve care that is deeply personal, science-based, and truly transformative.

My Philosophy of Care

True healing begins with listening. Every woman’s body tells a unique story, and my role is to uncover the underlying drivers of imbalance—not simply mask them. By blending the precision of Western medicine with the insights of functional, root-cause-driven strategies, I help women restore balance across their hormonal, metabolic, emotional, and neurological systems.

This is not “alternative medicine.” This is comprehensive medicine—anchored in science, advanced diagnostics, and personalization.

A Holistic, Evidence-Based Toolkit

My integrative approach combines the best of modern medicine with lifestyle and functional strategies:

• Lifestyle Optimization: Nutrition, exercise, and stress reduction are foundational. As a pregnancy consultant for Headspace, I’ve seen how mindfulness and emotional well-being directly impact hormonal equilibrium.
• Targeted Supplementation: Pharmaceutical-grade supplements, adaptogens, vitamins, and minerals prescribed based on your biology and biomarker testing.
• Bioidentical Hormone Therapy (BHRT): When necessary, I use plant-derived hormones that are structurally identical to those produced by the human body—allowing for more natural and effective hormone replacement.

Why Personalization Matters

Hormone health is never one-size-fits-all. PCOS, thyroid disorders, perimenopause, menopause, endometriosis—these conditions manifest differently in every woman. That’s why my care begins with thorough listening, advanced biomarker testing, and individualized treatment plans that meet your specific biology and goals.

The Benefits of a Comprehensive Approach

By treating the root cause rather than silencing symptoms, women often experience:

• Restored energy, metabolism, and weight balance
• Improved insulin sensitivity and thyroid function
• Greater resilience to stress and adrenal health
• Enhanced fertility and ovarian function
• Sharper focus, mental clarity, and stable mood
• Stronger bones, healthier skin, and increased muscle strength
• Protection for long-term vitality, longevity, and health span

This is about feeling better today while also protecting your health for the decades ahead.

My Promise to Women

You do not have to accept fatigue, mood swings, weight changes, or brain fog as “just part of being a woman.” You deserve care that is deeply personal, backed by data, and tailored to your unique physiology.

When your body’s systems are supported in harmony, everything improves—your energy, mood, resilience, and long-term health. My mission is simple: to empower women to feel informed, connected to their bodies, and able to thrive at every stage of life.

Mission Statement

My mission is to transform the way women experience hormone health by providing care that is personalized, science-based, and deeply compassionate. I am committed to addressing the root causes of imbalance—hormonal, metabolic, emotional, and neurological—rather than masking symptoms with temporary solutions.

By blending the precision of advanced diagnostics with lifestyle medicine, targeted supplementation, and bioidentical hormone therapy, I help women not only feel better today but also protect their health span—the years of life lived in strength, clarity, and vitality.

I believe every woman deserves to thrive at every stage of life, empowered with knowledge, supported with the right tools, and cared for with both medical expertise and humanity.

Welcome to the Santa Monica OBGYN practice of Dr. Tristan Emily Bickman. Dr. Bickman. As a trusted OBGYN in Santa Monica, she has served the local community for over 18 years and specializes in all aspects of obstetrics and gynecological care. From early womanhood through pregnancy, menopause and beyond, Dr. Bickman and her team are committed to providing every patient with the best care.

Dr. Bickman is committed to making a difference in the lives of her patients. Her goal is to provide compassionate, comprehensive care with state-of-the-art diagnostics and treatments. She believes that her patients deserve personalized care, and she wants her patients to feel like they can ask her any question, or call anytime they have a problem or concern.

Dr. Tristan Bickman provides a full range of obstetric and gynecologic services for women of all ages. She provides general consultations, annual gynecological exams, ultrasounds, pre and post natal care, and treatment for issues relating to pelvic pain, infertility, menopause, and osteoporosis.

A mother of five herself, Dr. Bickman has a special interest in obstetrics and loves to deliver babies. In fact, Dr. Bickman had a C-Section, and a subsequent 4 VBAC's. Additionally, Dr. Bickman has struggled with infertility, so is able to relate to her patients on a very personal level.  She specializes in high-risk pregnancies, and strives to help women have the birth experience they desire. Unlike many group OBGYN practices, Dr. Bickman delivers all her patients’ babies herself. Her patients never have to worry who will be with them in the delivery room. This practice brings a warm, personal touch to one of the most important moments in your and your baby’s life.

Dr. Bickman is a board certified OBGYN with hospital affiliations at both St. John’s Health Center and UCLA Medical Center. Dr. Bickman was born and raised in Los Angeles, attending Westlake School for Girls for high school, UC Berkeley and UCLA undergraduate and the USC school of Medicine. Dr. Bickman did her residency at Cedars Sinai Medical Center.

Dr. Simmi P. Dhaliwal is a board-certified OB/GYN physician at Femcare Medical Associates in Pomona and Ontario, California. As a Fellow of The American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, she's committed to ongoing professional education and provides patients with the highest quality health care.

Dr. Dhaliwal completed her undergraduate studies in biomedical sciences at the University of California, Riverside. She attended medical school at the University of California, Los Angeles School of Medicine from 1992-1996, and she completed her residency at Harbor UCLA Medical Center Department of OB/GYN from 1996-2000.

She was Chairman of the OB/GYN department at Pomona Valley Hospital from 2007-2008, 2009-2010, and 2015-2016. Dr. Dhaliwal has been board-certified by the American Board of OB/GYN since 2003.

Dr. Dhaliwal has lived in the area since she was 15-years-old and attended all local schools. In her spare time, she enjoys reading, bike riding at the beach, shuttling her three kids to soccer, and walking her Labrador puppy.

At Bloom Obstetrics and Gynecology in Tarzana, California, Neetu Sodhi, DO, MPH, FACOG offers the highest level of OB/GYN care to women of all ages, from their teenage years all the way through menopause. At Bloom, we are sensitive to each person’s needs and know that those needs are ever-evolving, not static. Responding to your specific lifestyle and life stage is important to us. Our services and surroundings will nurture women to come into bloom. Guiding this journey is Dr. Sodhi, an osteopathic OBGYN, who delivers top-quality care with an understanding and mutual respect.

Dr. Simmi P. Dhaliwal is a board-certified OB/GYN physician at Femcare Medical Associates in Pomona and Ontario, California. As a Fellow of The American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, she's committed to ongoing professional education and provides patients with the highest quality health care.

Dr. Dhaliwal completed her undergraduate studies in biomedical sciences at the University of California, Riverside. She attended medical school at the University of California, Los Angeles School of Medicine from 1992-1996, and she completed her residency at Harbor UCLA Medical Center Department of OB/GYN from 1996-2000.

She was Chairman of the OB/GYN department at Pomona Valley Hospital from 2007-2008, 2009-2010, and 2015-2016. Dr. Dhaliwal has been board-certified by the American Board of OB/GYN since 2003.

Dr. Dhaliwal has lived in the area since she was 15-years-old and attended all local schools. In her spare time, she enjoys reading, bike riding at the beach, shuttling her three kids to soccer, and walking her Labrador puppy.

About Dr. Kim

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Jamie Kim, MD, FACOG, is a board-certified OB/GYN and an accredited associate of the Laser Vaginal Rejuvenation Institute of America with a practice in Fountain Valley, California. Dr. Kim is one of only a handful of doctors in the United States with advanced training in aesthetic reconstructive vaginal surgery, and she is among only a few women in the state of California able to perform these surgeries.

In addition to restoring vaginal health, Dr. Kim is also an experienced surgeon, with 25 years in practice. She offers da Vinci® robotic surgery for the removal of fibroids, ovarian tumors, and endometrial tissue. She also provides expert OB/GYN services, including well-women examinations and Pap smears as well as care and delivery of normal and high-risk pregnancies. For patients of all ages, Dr. Kim provides BioTe® hormone optimization.

To keep her patients looking young and vibrant, Dr. Kim also provides aesthetic treatments, including dermal fillers and Botox®. Dr. Kim received her undergraduate degree in biomedical science from the University of California Riverside, graduating cum laude. She then went to the University of California Los Angeles Medical School for her medical degree, and after completing an internship at the University of Southern California in Los Angeles, she finished her residency program in OB/GYN at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis.

When she isn’t busy helping her patients live healthier, happier lives, Dr. Kim is spending time with her husband and children at their home in Newport Beach.

Dr. Kim is fluent in Korean, English, and medical Spanish, and each member of her team speaks at least two languages.

Dr. Minal Mehta is a board-certified physician who specializes in the fields of obstetrics and gynecology. The doctor and her staff serve the residents of Fountain Valley, California, and many nearby communities, including Huntington Beach, Costa Mesa, Newport Beach, Westminster, Santa Ana, and Anaheim. She has over 18 years of experience serving the community as a licensed OB/GYN. At her office, the doctor uses state-of-the-art diagnostic tools and treatment options to provide her patients with the best medical care possible. She performs deliveries at Orange Coast Memorial and Fountain Valley Regional. 

Dr. Mehta received her medical degree in 1998 when she graduated from Chicago Medical School. At that time, she turned her interest toward her chosen area of practice. She specializes in treating OB/GYN patients who are high-risk as well as those who have problems with fertility and conception.

Board-certified OB/GYN Geeta Patel, MD, of Inland Women Care is an experienced physician providing exceptional services to women living in Rancho Cucamonga, California. She speaks Gujarati and Hindi as well as fluent English and welcomes women of all ages and nationalities to her practice.

Dr. Patel holds medical and surgical degrees from Sardar Patel University’s PramukhSwami Medical College in Gujarat, India, graduating in 1995. She furthered her education as a research fellow in nephrology at the Long Island Jewish Medical Center Department of Medicine in New Hyde Park, New York, and continued for her preliminary year as a general surgical resident.

Dr. Patel completed a four-year residency in obstetrics and gynecology at Detroit Medical Center and Hutzel Women’s Hospital, affiliated with Wayne State University in Detroit. She earned her board certification in 2010 by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology.

Dr. Patel has extensive training in advanced gynecological surgery and specialized training in urogynecological treatment and urodynamic testing, as well as having considerable experience in obstetrics. She is committed to women’s health and providing the best care possible. Dr. Patel’s vision is to provide quality gynecological and obstetric care to women from puberty through maternity care, delivery, menopause, and beyond.

As a woman, Dr. Patel understands how important it is for women to have a comfortable, open environment to discuss their personal needs and concerns.

OB/GYN Dr. Maryam Ardalan of Women Elite Care, Inc. in Valencia, California, chose her life-long career path when she was only thirteen years old. Her passion for helping heal members of her community made her pursue medical training. She attended the West Azerbaijan University of Medical Sciences in Iran. During her medical externship, she began to love the field of Obstetrics and Gynecology. She was fascinated by how educating and treating women would help them live long and healthy lives.

Once she finished her externship, Dr. Ardalan completed four years of residency training as an OB/GYN. She graduated with honors and began working with diagnosing and treating infertile couples. Throughout the years she has participated in multiple research projects involving infertility.

Following completion of residency training in Iran, Dr. Ardalan began work in the rural areas of Northwestern Iran. She later had the opportunity to participate in an OB/GYN clinical rotation in Vienna, Austria for a year.

After finishing her rotation in Austria, she immigrated to the United States with her family. Her love and dedication to Obstetrics and Gynecology gave her the drive to successfully complete the Medical Board examinations and re-enter four years of residency at Harbor-UCLA Medical Center. Upon completion, she started a position at the University of San Francisco as an assistant professor in the department of OB/GYN for two years where she was tasked with instructing medical students and residents. Dr. Ardalan moved to Valencia, California, shortly after and has been working in the area since 2009.

Dr. Ardalan’s mission is to provide quality medical care in a professional, supportive, and loving environment.

She is a member of numerous medical societies including AMA (American Medical Association), ACOG (American Academy of Obstetrics and Gynecology), and AAGL (American Association of Gynecologic Laparoscopists).

Dr. Obey is an award-winning physician and thought leader in women's health. She has been providing quality women’s health services for 20 years. Dr. Obey is recognized as a leader in her field. She is committed to providing compassionate care to patients. She believes in providing patients with all their options, and partners with patients to help them make the best-informed decision possible. Dr. Obey is a staunch advocate for women’s rights and empowerment. Dr. Obey completed a master’s degree in public health from one of the top public health institutions in the nation, the Milken Institute of Public Health at The George Washington University in Washington, D.C. Dr. Obey's vision is to intersect her vast clinical experience and social activism with the transdisciplinary public health sector. Her office also offers wellness, functional medicine, and aesthetics services. She looks forward to using her knowledge and expertise to provide you with the best care possible.

At Valencia Center for Women’s Health, Dr. Navid Navizadeh is a leading provider of women’s health services including obstetrics and gynecology. Patients throughout the Valencia, California area, can receive services such as fetal testing, family planning, minimally invasive procedures, genetic counseling, gynecological cancers screening, laparoscopic surgery, 4D/3D ultrasounds, hysteroscopy, and pelvic reconstruction as well as care for infertility, menopause, urinary incontinence, and osteoporosis.

Dr. Navizadeh is the founder and medical director of Valencia Center for Women’s Health. He received his undergraduate degree in genetics and molecular biology at the University of California. Dr. Navizadeh completed a comprehensive research fellowship in molecular and cell biology at the University of California at San Francisco (UCSF). He further expanded his research experience at the University of Southern California’s School of Medicine, where he obtained his medical degree.

At the USC School of Medicine, Dr. Navizadeh had the chance to work on innovative research projects in the fields of obstetrics, gynecology, endocrinology, infertility, and ultrasound imaging. He investigated the effects of seizure disorders and the treatment programs in pregnancy. Dr. Navizadeh was awarded the Pacific Coast Fertility Society’s award in Estrogen research.

Dr. Navizadeh completed an internship in Obstetrics at the Parkland Memorial Hospital in Dallas, Texas. He continued his residency at Mount Sinai-Maimonides Medical Center in New York. In obstetrics, his group’s work in ultrasonography to predicate preterm labor was published and received several awards. In the area of infertility and endocrinology, Dr. Navizadeh's works contributed to the understanding of the effects of an embryo’s size and quality in the process of in-vitro fertilization (IVF). Dr. Navizadeh completed the prestigious Galloway fellowship at the Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center in New York City. There, he had the opportunity to advance his surgical skills in complex gynecological operations in addition to learning the latest laparoscopic and endoscope techniques.

Dr. Navizadeh has also expanded his interest to urogynecology and pelvic surgery. In southern California, he pioneered the use of the new Transopturator Sling procedure for treating female urinary incontinence.

Valencia Center for Women’s Health and Dr. Navizadeh welcome all new patients to the practice and can work with most forms of medical insurance.

At Valencia Center for Women’s Health, Dr. Michelle Uaje is a leading provider of obstetrics and gynecological medicine for women throughout Santa Clarita Valley area. At the Valencia, California location patients can receive services such as genetic counseling, gynecological cancers screening, fetal testing, family planning, 4D/3D ultrasounds, laparoscopic surgery, minimally invasive procedures, hysteroscopy, and pelvic reconstruction as well as care for urinary incontinence, infertility, menopause, and osteoporosis.

Dr. Uaje obtained her medical degree from the University of California at Irvine, and she completed her residency in obstetrics and gynecology at Kaiser Permanente in Santa Clara, during which she served as chief resident. Dr. Uaje is a concerned and capable OB/GYN, who serves the community and provides the utmost care to each person. She is certified by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology and holds memberships in the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists and the American Association of Gynecologic Laparoscopists. Dr. Uaje received awards from Kaiser Permanente and the University of California at Irvine for her mentorship efforts. She has also served as an Associate Physician at the Southern California Permanente Medical Group.

Dr. Uaje is devoted to ensuring that patients’ health continues to improve and maintain optimal states. She is also passionate about developing long-lasting relationships with each and every one of her patients. Dr. Uaje works to take her time with patients so she can fully understand their symptoms and give accurate diagnoses to ensure the ongoing health of all her patients. Patients can visit Dr. Uaje for a wide array of reasons including pregnancy, breast cancer screening, fibroids, pap smears, and abdominal pain.

Valencia Center for Women’s Health and Dr. Uaje welcome all new patients to the practice, where most major forms of insurance are accepted.

Dr. Clark has a passion for healing and for improved patient outcomes. Following fellowship training, Dr. Clark was recruited by Hoag Hospital as the first Medical Director for the Womens Center for Continence. He received his medical degree from the University of Utah School of Medicine and completed his residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology. After completing residency, he further specialized by completing a Fellowship in Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery ("Urogynecology") at Indiana University/Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis, IN.

Dr. Clark is nationally recognized for his surgical skills and teaches advanced surgical techniques to other physicians throughout the United States. In 2008, he was invited by the Jordanian government to teach advanced gynecology surgery techniques to the Ministry of Health Gynecology Division. Dr. Clark uses a wide range of surgical and laparoscopic techniques and a da Vinci® robot. He participates in the design and development of surgical instruments and uses cutting edge urogynecology surgery techniques, products, and modalities.

Professional Recognition

• Board Certified, OB/GYN
• Board Certified, Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery
• Member, Phi Beta Kappa
• Fellow, American Association of Gynecologic Laparoscopists
• Invited Guest of Government of Jordan to teach minimally invasive gynecologic surgery

Dr. Clark is an active member of the Orange County community having served as a youth soccer coach for over a decade and as a Scout Master in the Newport Beach Boy Scouts program. He enjoys hiking, camping and ocean sports. You may see him rowing a scull in the Newport Bay in the early morning hours. Dr. Clark is a family man and has been married to his wife for 35 years. Together they have four children. 

About the Practice

Advanced Wellness and Aesthetics, PC in Newport Beach, California, specializes in gynecology, aesthetics, and regenerative medicine for people of all ages.

Led by Maryanne Hannaney, MD, who holds board certification in obstetrics and gynecology, as well as anti-aging, regenerative medicine, and functional medicine, the practice focuses on helping patients achieve wellness and prevent the chronic diseases of aging.

The practice takes a holistic and integrative approach to treating disease by balancing hormones, addressing nutritional issues, and boosting immune health. In addition to gynecology and anti-aging services, Advanced Wellness and Aesthetics, PC provides comprehensive care for people with thyroid dysfunction.

The aesthetics and regenerative medicine practice also offers bioidentical hormone therapy, varicose vein treatment, body contouring, and nutritional evaluations. For women’s health, the innovative practice offers gentle laser treatments with the MonaLisa Touch®.

To schedule an appointment with the gynecological, aesthetic, and regenerative specialist, call Advanced Wellness and Aesthetics, PC or book an appointment using the online scheduling tool today.