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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. Sushma Bhadauria, MD, MS, FACOG, is a Board-Certified Obstetrician Gynecologist and an Attending Physician at Cedars Sinai Medical Center. She has over 15 years of experience in this specialty, including being a faculty at UCLA in the Department of Ob-Gyn and as a staff obstetrician and gynecologist at Cedars Sinai Medical Group. Dr. Bhadauria completed her four year residency training in Obstetrics and Gynecology at UCLA and Robert Wood Johnson Medical Center. She worked as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA and in 2006 she joined Cedars Sinai Medical Group as a staff obstetrician and gynecologist. She worked there until January 2014, when she started her own private practice located just a mile away from Cedars Sinai Medical Center.Dr. Bhadauria is currently accepting new patients. Dr. Bhadauria continues to perform surgery, deliver babies, and participate in resident education at Cedars Sinai Medical Center. She has received many honors and awards for her excellent teaching and patient care including UCLA Medical Student's Ob-Gyn Teaching Award, Olive View/UCLA Education Research Institute grant award, and the Golden Apple Award from the Cedars Sinai Medical Center. Her research has been published in several national and international journals including American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Gynecology Oncology, and International Surgery. Dr. Bhadauria also published research on ultrasound evaluation of high-risk pregnancies and acquired surgical skills during her three-year Master of Surgery (M.S.) in Obstetrics and Gynecology that she obtained after completing her medical school and medical internship from Sarojani Naidu Medical College, Agra, where she received Certificates of Honor in several subjects including Ob/Gyn and Internal Medicine. She held several leadership positions including Director of the Continuing Medical Education (CME).

Parisa Pourzand, M.D., is a board-certified OB/GYN dedicated to improving the lives of women of all ages at her practice, Parisa Pourzand, M.D. Inc., in the greater Glendale, Burbank, and Beverly Hills, California areas. She views her role as your partner in making the absolute most of your health and wellness and strives to build a relationship with each and every woman in her care.

Dr. Pourzand began her education at the University of Tabriz in Iran before coming to America to complete a residency at Loma Linda University Medical Center in Loma Linda, California. She further refined her skills through a residency at Adventist Health Glendale.

Now in private practice in Glendale, Burbank, and Beverly Hills, California, Dr. Pourzand offers comprehensive OB/GYN services spanning the course of a woman’s life. Whether you need to bring your daughter to her first gynecology appointment, are in need of well woman exams, want to explore your family planning options, or have a complex gynecology need, Dr. Pourzand is here to help.

Dr. Pourzand is also honored to be the obstetrician of choice for many women in the Glendale, Burbank, and Beverly Hills, California, areas. Assisting you through this exciting time of your life is a privilege, one that Dr. Pourzand takes to heart. You’ll feel supported and well cared for from your very first prenatal care visit through your delivery and postnatal care.

Technology plays an important role at Parisa Pourzand, M.D. Inc. and enhances every aspect of your care. From state-of-the-art imaging and diagnostic tools to advanced surgical solutions, Dr. Pourzand relies on equipment that represents today’s best medical technology. She and her staff attend continuing education opportunities to ensure they stay abreast of the continuous changes in medical tech.

If you’re looking for a women’s health specialist who takes the time to get to know you and is always willing to listen to your concerns, book an appointment to sit down with Dr. Pourzand and learn more about her approach to women’s health.

Our Beverly Hills based Gynecology and Obstetrics practice is dedicated to serving women from young adulthood all the way through to the later years in life. We are very proud of the relationships we have created with our patients and we look forward to serving our community for many years to come.  We strive to provide excellent up-to-date care in a professional and comfortable setting.

Our Practice

As our practice is located in one of the most modern and forward thinking cities in the world, it has been a tremendous pleasure to regularly update the office to ensure that our clients are receiving the absolute best when it comes to both their medical care and with regard to the equipment by which this care is administered. We have found that our close proximity with so many amazing hospitals as well as so many inspiring and highly qualified medical professionals has allowed our practice to really flourish.

So many factors are at play during every office visit and our entire team works hard to ensure that every client that walks through our doors feels welcomed and appreciated. The entire staff is very committed to provide all our clients with excellent service that places the general health and well being of all our clients above all else. 

Our practice is also very fortunate to be associated with one of the best hospitals in the world, Cedars Sinai Medical Center.

Dr. Banooni has developed a very rich relationship with Cedars Sinai Medical Center, serving on their “Medical Executive Committee” and being a contributing member of their “Centers of Excellence for Minimally Invasive Gynecological Surgery.” Dr. Banooni is also very dedicated to successful hospital delivery outcomes and is a member of the “Performance Improvement Committee,” a departmental committee focused on improving patient outcomes with regard to delivery and care.

Dr. Peyman Banooni has dedicated his career to caring for women of all ages.  Dr. Banooni earned his medical degree from the University of California- San Diego in 1999 and he completed his OB/GYN residency at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in June 2003.

Dr. Banooni has lived in Los Angeles for the majority of his life. He maintains that his life's best accomplishment is one that he shares with his lovely wife and being the parents to three amazing young children.

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.

Matthew Guile, MD, MS, is a physician practicing at Women’s Care of Beverly Hills, an obstetrics and gynecology practice in Beverly Hills, California. 

Dr. Guile earned a Bachelor of Science in chemistry from the University of Connecticut, Storrs, in 1996. He then went on to earn his Doctor of Medicine from the University of Connecticut School of Medicine in 2005 before completing a residency in gynecology and obstetrics at Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore, Maryland. 

Dr. Guile’s professional interests include minimally invasive surgery, the diagnosis and management of cervical dysplasia, endometriosis, and high-risk obstetrics. 

To stay up to date with the latest advancements in the field, Dr. Guile maintains professional affiliations with the American Association of Gynecologic Laparoscopists and The Kelly Society. He has also contributed to numerous presentations, research publications, and book chapters. 

To better serve the diverse communities of Los Angeles, Dr. Guile is fluent in both English and Spanish.

Dr. Guile looks forward to welcoming new and returning patients to Women’s Care of Beverly Hills.

Diahnn Campbell, MD, is one of the skilled physicians at Women’s Care of Beverly Hills, an obstetrics and gynecology practice in Beverly Hills, California. 

She completed her undergraduate training at the University of California, San Diego, where she studied biology and also participated in collegiate basketball. She then went on to work as a researcher at the Moores Cancer Center, where she published a number of articles pertaining to novel breast cancer immunotherapies. She earned her medical degree from the University of California, Irvine, and completed her internship and residency training at Cedars Sinai Medical Center. During her training at Cedars Sinai, she continued her interests in research, looking to identify risk factors for readmission for preeclampsia as well as improving obstetrical trauma documentation. 

Dr. Campbell is well-trained in minimally invasive gynecologic surgery, including laparoscopy. She is a native of the Los Angeles area and is committed to delivering comprehensive and excellent obstetrical and gynecological care to the women in her community.

Lia LaBrant, MD, is a skilled physician at Women’s Care of Beverly Hills, an obstetrics and gynecology practice in Beverly Hills, California.

Dr. Lia LaBrant graduated with a Doctor of Medicine degree from the University of Washington. She completed her residency in obstetrics and gynecology at Cedars Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles.

Dr. LaBrant comes to us following many research projects and volunteer positions with rural hospitals in Ethiopia and Malawi, Africa. She spent time as well with an emergency service program providing aid in North Portland, Oregon.

She has given many hours of service in our community at local hospitals and free clinics.

Lia has published many articles dealing with women’s issues, from gynecologic malignancies to the need to reduce the risk of primary breast cancer in women.

Dr. LaBrant looks forward to welcoming new and returning patients to Women’s Care of Beverly Hills.

David Finke, MD, FACOG, is one of the physicians practicing at Women’s Care of Beverly Hills, an obstetrics and gynecology practice in Beverly Hills, California. 

A Junior Fellow of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, Dr. Finke received his undergraduate and Doctor of Medicine degrees from the University of Missouri-Kansas City in 2006. He completed his post-graduate training as Administrative Chief Resident at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, where he received the award for Outstanding Academic Achievement and the American Association of Gynecologic Laparoscopists Award. He is very active in the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists and has a special interest in healthcare reform. 

Dr. Finke believes that patient education is the foundation of a good patient-physician relationship and was awarded “Top OB/GYN” and “Most Compassionate OB/GYN” in California by HealthTap.com in 2011-12. 

Dr. Finke’s charity involvement includes working with Living Advantage, Inc. of Los Angeles, Run for Her, and the Saban Free (LA Free) Medical Clinics.

Robert Katz, MD, FACOG, is one of the physicians practicing at Women’s Care of Beverly Hills, an obstetrics and gynecology practice in Beverly Hills, California. 

A Fellow of the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Dr.  Dr. Katz completed his internship, residency, and chief residency in obstetrics and gynecology at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center. Dr. Katz has been a premier provider for the women of Beverly Hills for over 25 years and has been named “Top Doctor” by US News and World Report and “Super Doctor” by the LA Times Magazine. As a founding member of the Cedars-Sinai Center of Excellence in Minimally Invasive Gynecology, Dr. Katz is a leader of the hospital community and has served on the OB/GYN Performance Improvement Committee, the physician Peer Review Board for OB/GYN, and the hospital-wide Medical Executive Committee. He was awarded The Golden Rattle Award in 2009 by the March of Dimes for his unrivaled care of mothers and babies in the Los Angeles Community. 

Dr. Katz enjoys teaching the residents and medical students of UCLA and Cedars-Sinai and is passionate about his charity involvement with HELPS International (an annual medical mission trip to Guatemala), the March of Dimes, Shane’s Inspiration, the Hirshberg Pancreatic Cancer Foundation, and the Jewish Federation.

Women’s Care of Beverly Hills, in Beverly Hills, California, is proud to welcome Dr. Naomi Suriel.

Dr. Suriel has been in practice for over 20 years, providing excellent general and high-risk obstetrics and gynecology care in Beverly Hills.

Born in Los Angeles and educated at UCLA, with a Bachelor of Science degree in mathematics/applied science, she went on to earn her Doctor of Medicine degree, completing her education at Rush Medical College in Chicago and graduating from SUNY Health Sciences Center in Brooklyn, New York. She then completed a residency program in Ob/Gyn at Cornell-affiliated New York Downtown Hospital.

Dr. Suriel served as Medical Director of a woman’s health center in Manhattan Beach, California, prior to expanding her practice to include Beverly Hills in 1997.

Dr. Suriel knew from a young age that she would deliver babies one day. She is fulfilling her dream and is honored to participate in this very intimate, special occasion in a family’s life. She is active in the West Los Angles community, where she lives with her husband and children.

Dr. Suriel is American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology (ABOG) Certified and a Fellow in the American College of Obstetrics Gynecology (ACOG).

Women of all ages receive comprehensive and compassionate care by an all-female staff at Women 2 Women Medical Center in Irvine, California. Led by G. Lara Bhatnagar, MD, a board-certified OB/GYN, the warm and welcoming staff greets you with a smile from the moment you call or request an appointment online, and they go out of their way to accommodate your needs. Dr. Bhatnagar cares for each patient from the first visit, throughout their pregnancy, delivery of your baby, and beyond. As an OB/GYN for several decades, Dr. Bhatnagar has delivered over 3,000 babies and completed over 1,000 surgeries successfully, receiving several awards recognizing her care and knowledge, including the Top OB/GYN in Irvine Award and the Orange County Circle of Care Award.

Because of their ability to serve the needs of diverse populations, Women 2 Women Medical Center is one of only 21 practices nationwide to receive a competitive grant from the National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA).

Dr. Bhatnagar and her staff specialize in minimally invasive surgeries, including colposcopy, hysterectomy, and hysteroscopy for various gynecological issues. The doctor also provides maternity care, routine annual preventive exams, and care for complex gynecologic issues such as endometriosis, fibroids, or infertility treatment. With an all-female staff, the entire team understands the unique complex challenges women face and work with each patient to navigate the process of diagnosis and treatment. Committed to treating every patient as a whole, the mind and body connection that affects every individual’s wellbeing, Dr. Bhatnagar and her staff make the time to get to know patients as individuals to provide the highest quality care.

To schedule an appointment, call Women 2 Women Medical Center, or use the online booking tool.

Catalin Marinescu, MD, FACOG, specializes in pelvic surgery with an emphasis on minimally invasive procedures at OBGYN CARE in Newport Beach and Irvine, California. He performs gynecologic surgeries, such as hysterectomy and reconstructive procedures for prolapse or other pelvic floor defects, as well as procedures to treat urinary incontinence. Dr. Marinescu has affiliations with Hoag Hospital Newport Beach and Hoag Hospital Irvine.

Dr. Marinescu had an unparalleled 10 years of post-graduate residency training. He did a general surgery program at Carol Davila University of Medicine and Pharmacy in Bucharest, Romania and was trained in obstetrics and gynecology at the prestigious Mount Sinai Hospital Medical Center in Chicago, affiliated with Rush University.

Highly trained in obstetrics and gynecology, including infertility, Dr. Marinescu offers advanced prenatal diagnosis for high-risk pregnancies and follows the safest and most effective guidelines for delivery. His results are outstanding in difficult deliveries and minimally invasive surgeries, with over 200 da VinciⓇ robotic surgeries performed. 

Due to his unique worldly experiences on both sides of the Atlantic, Dr. Marinescu understands the impact of different cultures on each woman’s unique personality. He is attentive to each woman’s concerns and respectful of her time. He exercises great compassion and care with his patients, and works in a collaborative effort with other specialists to determine the best course of action for each patient’s specific journey. 

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

This practice provides expert, evidence-based care for major reproductive and midlife transitions, including postnatal depletion, perimenopause, and menopause—stages that carry real long-term health implications yet are often under-treated. I am a Certified Nurse Midwife, Menopause Society Certified Practitioner, and Professor of Nursing, with graduate training from Yale School of Nursing. My approach blends clinical rigor with a midwifery model of care. To midwife menopause and postpartum recovery means to guide, educate, and partner rather than rush or dismiss. Care includes individualized assessment, hormone therapy when appropriate, and practical guidance around nutrition, movement, sleep, mental health, sexuality, and long-term disease prevention. Patients who choose this practice value expertise, personalization, and collaborative decision-making, with a focus on strength, resilience, and vitality over the long term.