Cardiologist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Chiropractor providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Dentist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Dermatologist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Family Physician providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
OB-GYN providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Ophthalmologist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Orthopedic Surgeon providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Pediatrician providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Physical Therapist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Podiatrist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Psychiatrist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Wendi Benalt, MD, is a board-certified adult psychiatrist at Adelpha Psychiatric Group in Encino, California.
Dr. Benalt graduated summa cum laude from the University of Pennsylvania, where she studied biology, psychology, and neuroscience. She went on to pursue her medical education at UCLA, where she graduated second in her class and served as co-president of the University’s chapter of the Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honor Society.
A passion for women’s health led Dr. Benalt to complete a residency in obstetrics and gynecology at the University of Pennsylvania and a surgical fellowship at Fox Chase Cancer Center. Through this work, she had the enormous privilege of walking beside patients as they experienced the greatest joys and tragedies that life had to offer, and in doing so, she discovered that her passion wasn’t for surgery but for the human connection that comes with taking care of patients. She left OBGYN and, after a lot of soul-searching, returned to UCLA, where she completed her psychiatry residency and served as the Chief Resident of Reproductive Psychiatry.
Dr. Benalt enjoys treating patients with diverse mental health issues, using an approach that integrates targeted psychotherapy and medication management. She is particularly interested in women’s mental health (conditions specific to the menstrual cycle, infertility, pregnancy, the postpartum period, and the menopausal transition) and LGBTQ+ issues. She has experience with multiple psychotherapeutic modalities, including psychodynamic, cognitive behavioral, interpersonal, and Gestalt therapies.
Dr. Benalt is a member of the Volunteer Clinical Faculty at UCLA, where she supervises residents and fellows in reproductive psychiatry at the Women’s Life Center.
Ebenezer Ajilore, M.D. is a reliable and dependable OB-GYN practicing in the community of Pasadena, CA. He gives each patient his focused attention, and he prides himself on delivering the best treatment available. He enjoys the opportunity to provide quality OB-GYN care and improve the health aspects of women’s life. Dr. Ajilore has stayed current on both obstetrical and gynecological trends and ensures that his patients receive the best possible treatment. As Dr. Ajilore enters his 38th year of practice, he is especially grateful for the opportunity to have established long term physician-patient relationship with so many of his patients and is looking forward to building relationships with new patients. He is a physician at Pasadena Women’s Medical Group and is affiliated with Huntington Memorial Hospital. He holds professional memberships in the National Medical Association, the American Medical Association, Los Angeles County Medical Association, and L.A. OB-GYN Society.
“I’ve had a few doctors in my lifetime but ever since I met Dr. Ajilore i am spoiled. Not only is he a great man but also has the most gentle spirit and I’m always learning something new from him! I highly recommend him. I have been going to his office for about 7/8 years now!”
Rashida N'gouamba, MD is is a board certified physician practicing Obstetrics and Gynecology since 2006. She started practicing in Pasadena California since moving from New York City, where she was an assistant professor at Columbia University Medical Center. An alumni of New York University and Yale School of Medicine, she was won multiple teaching awards throughout her career and is a strong advocate for breastfeeding.
Committed to superior medical care in a patient friendly environment, her practice offers a wide range of gynecologic care. She is proficient in Spanish and French. Her areas of interests include pediatric gynecology, adolescent gynecology, minimally invasive gynecologic procedures and sexual dysfunction.
“My experience was excellent from start to finish. The staff was welcoming, the environment was clean and calming, and the doctor was thorough, attentive, and made me feel completely at ease. I felt heard, respected, and well cared for. I highly recommend this office to anyone seeking compassionate and professional care!”
Rashida N'gouamba, MD is is a board certified physician practicing Obstetrics and Gynecology since 2006. She started practicing in Pasadena California since moving from New York City, where she was an assistant professor at Columbia University Medical Center. An alumni of New York University and Yale School of Medicine, she was won multiple teaching awards throughout her career and is a strong advocate for breastfeeding.
Committed to superior medical care in a patient friendly environment, her practice offers a wide range of gynecologic care. She is proficient in Spanish and French. Her areas of interests include pediatric gynecology, adolescent gynecology, minimally invasive gynecologic procedures and sexual dysfunction.
“My experience was excellent from start to finish. The staff was welcoming, the environment was clean and calming, and the doctor was thorough, attentive, and made me feel completely at ease. I felt heard, respected, and well cared for. I highly recommend this office to anyone seeking compassionate and professional care!”
Melissa Grier, MD, is an experienced OB/GYN providing patients in Pasadena, California, with patient-centered care. At her practice, Melissa Grier, MD Women’s Healthcare, she specializes in all areas of gynecological conditions and treatments, including minimally invasive robotic surgery.
A native of Michigan, Dr. Grier received her Bachelor of Science in zoology from Andrews University in Berrien Springs, Michigan, in 1997. She earned her medical degree from the University of Michigan Medical School in Ann Arbor in 2001. While in medical school, she was exposed to all fields of medicine. She realized the need for providers dedicated to gynecology and decided to pursue women’s health. She then relocated to Los Angeles, where she completed her residency in obstetrics and gynecology from the LAC+USC Medical Center, affiliated with the Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern California. During her residency, she conducted research on menopause, evaluating the normal range of estrogen levels in postmenopausal women.
She began her career in private practice in 2005. At Melissa Grier, MD Women’s Healthcare, Dr. Grier offers a wide range of gynecologic services, including birth control, well-woman exams, and fat reduction using Venus Bliss™. She also specializes in minimally invasive robotics surgeries and provides advanced treatments for patients suffering from endometriosis, fibroids, and infertility.
Dedicated to staying current in her field, Dr. Grier is a diplomate of the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology and a fellow of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists. She is affiliated with Huntington Hospital in Pasadena.
To schedule an appointment at Melissa Grier, MD Women’s Healthcare, call the office or use the online booking tool. Telemedicine appointments are also available.
Lupe Mendoza was born and raised in the city of Inglewood, California. Her parents immigrated here from Michoacán, Mexico, in hopes to give her a better life and were her inspiration into pursuing a career that would make a difference in people’s lives and allow her to help others.
Ms. Mendoza attended Santa Monica College and shortly after graduated from West Coast Ultrasound Institute as an Ultrasound technician. Throughout the years she has gained experience in general ultrasounds such as thyroid, abdomen, pelvic, vascular and breasts.
Exploring all of SoCal’s beaches is her favorite pass time with her daughter Athena when she isn’t at work. And indulging in hikes to ground with Mother Nature and her friends is what she looks forward to when she isn’t spending time with family.
Dr. Wilson is a California girl through and through. She was born in San Diego and remained there through high school. She attended the University of California, Berkeley in Berkley, California, and then obtained her medical degree from the University of California San Francisco Parnassus Campus in San Francisco, California.
After graduating, Dr. Wilson completed her residency at Harbor-UCLA Medical Center in West Carson, California, and has worked in Southern California since.
Dr. Wilson knew from a young age that she wanted to go into medicine as she was always interested in human behavior and the mind-body connection. She completed medical internships at Cornell University in Ithaca, New York, and Stanford University in Stanford, California, further supporting her desire to practice medicine.
She first joined Plaza-Towers Obstetrics & Gynecology in 1996, where, as one of the busiest practices at Cedars-Sinai, she followed and delivered low and high-risk pregnancies and performed gynecological surgeries and procedures. Dr. Wilson enjoyed teaching residents at both Cedars-Sinai and UCLA Medical Centers.
From 2000-2017, she worked with The Beverly Hills Group of Women’s Physicians with offices in Beverly Hills and Manhattan Beach, California. In the summer of 2018, Dr. Wilson rejoined Plaza-Towers Obstetrics & Gynecology.
With over 20 years of experience under her belt, Dr. Wilson’s practice encompasses a wide range of obstetric and gynecological issues, including high-risk pregnancy, pelvic pain, abnormal bleeding, uterine fibroids, polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS), contraception, sexually transmitted infections, abnormal pap smears, treatment of teens, pre-pregnancy counseling, unintended pregnancy, PMS, menopause, and hormonal treatment.
Dr. Wilson speaks Spanish and lives with her husband and four kids in the valley. She is accepting new patients.
Dr. Wilson is a California girl through and through. She was born in San Diego and remained there through high school. She attended the University of California, Berkeley in Berkley, California, and then obtained her medical degree from the University of California San Francisco Parnassus Campus in San Francisco, California.
After graduating, Dr. Wilson completed her residency at Harbor-UCLA Medical Center in West Carson, California, and has worked in Southern California since.
Dr. Wilson knew from a young age that she wanted to go into medicine as she was always interested in human behavior and the mind-body connection. She completed medical internships at Cornell University in Ithaca, New York, and Stanford University in Stanford, California, further supporting her desire to practice medicine.
She first joined Plaza-Towers Obstetrics & Gynecology in 1996, where, as one of the busiest practices at Cedars-Sinai, she followed and delivered low and high-risk pregnancies and performed gynecological surgeries and procedures. Dr. Wilson enjoyed teaching residents at both Cedars-Sinai and UCLA Medical Centers.
From 2000-2017, she worked with The Beverly Hills Group of Women’s Physicians with offices in Beverly Hills and Manhattan Beach, California. In the summer of 2018, Dr. Wilson rejoined Plaza-Towers Obstetrics & Gynecology.
With over 20 years of experience under her belt, Dr. Wilson’s practice encompasses a wide range of obstetric and gynecological issues, including high-risk pregnancy, pelvic pain, abnormal bleeding, uterine fibroids, polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS), contraception, sexually transmitted infections, abnormal pap smears, treatment of teens, pre-pregnancy counseling, unintended pregnancy, PMS, menopause, and hormonal treatment.
Dr. Wilson speaks Spanish and lives with her husband and four kids in the valley. She is accepting new patients.
As a gynecologist and educator, I believe that my patients deserve to be heard and to understand their conditions and treatment options in a safe and respectful environment. Health care is a collaboration between the patient and the provider that takes into account not only physical but also emotional and social needs. Everyone is unique and should be treated as such. I am committed to providing that personal and individualized care to my patients.
As a gynecologist and educator, I believe that my patients deserve to be heard and to understand their conditions and treatment options in a safe and respectful environment. Health care is a collaboration between the patient and the provider that takes into account not only physical but also emotional and social needs. Everyone is unique and should be treated as such. I am committed to providing that personal and individualized care to my patients.
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