Dr. Renee Cotter is a board-certified gynecologist who specializes in a broad range of laparoscopic procedures, as well as the MonaLisa Touch® and SmartLipo Triplex® techniques. At her office in West Hills, California, she also offers:

• Botox®
• Dermal fillers
• Pelvic organ prolapse treatment
• Urinary incontinence treatment
• Contraception
• Hormone replacement therapy

In addition to West Hills, Dr. Cotter serves residents throughout the San Fernando Valley offering the highest level of gynecological care possible. By focusing on such treatment options as SmartLipo Triplex and MonaLisa Touch, Dr. Cotter is able to provide the very latest in technological advancements.

With over 26 years to her credit, Dr. Cotter opened her medical practice in 1991. She graduated from Saint Louis University School of Medicine in 1987 with her medical degree. She then went on to complete both her internship and her residency at White Memorial Hospital in Los Angeles, California. When she first opened her practice, she offered obstetric services as well. She closed that part of her practice so she could focus more completely on the minimally invasive laparoscopic, MonaLisa Touch and SmartLipo Triplex procedures.

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.

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.

Nicolai Foong, M.D.

Nicolai Foong, M.D., is a highly trained obstetrics and gynecology (OB/GYN) specialist at his private practice in Alhambra and Arcadia, California. He and his team offer the full scope of women’s health services for women and girls ages 18 and older. 

They take a conservative, science- and evidence-based approach to care. Dr. Foong offers prenatal evaluations, labor and delivery, gynecological services, birth control, infertility treatments, menopause symptom relief, and medical weight reduction. 

Additional offerings include treatment for hormone imbalance and menstrual irregularities, sexually transmitted disease (STD) testing and treatment, first trimester medical and surgical abortions, and minimally invasive gynecological surgeries. 

The office of Nicolai Foong, M.D., includes a multilingual physician and multi-ethnic staff. Dr. Foong is fluent in Mandarin, Taiwanese, Cantonese, Indonesian, Malay, English, and Spanish. The team offers same-day walk-in appointments, and Dr. Foong gives obstetrics patients access to his personal cell phone a month before their due date in case of an emergency.

After office hours, all patients can contact him through his exchange. Patients receive a return phone call within 5 minutes.

Dr. Foong and his staff offer exceptional patient care for women in a comfortable environment. They welcome patients to the practice and look forward to caring for them. 

Call the office of Nicolai Foong, M.D., to schedule an appointment or book one online today.

Alfred Hong, MD, FACOG, is an OB/GYN serving patients at Pacifica Health’s offices in the East Hollywood and Chinatown neighborhoods of Los Angeles and in Monterey Park, California. He specializes in complete women’s health services.

Dr. Hong graduated from the University of California Los Angeles, where he was awarded the Regents Scholarship. He earned his master’s degree in applied physiology from the Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science in North Chicago, Illinois, followed by his Doctor of Medicine Degree. After medical school, Dr. Hong completed an obstetrics/gynecology residency at the Keck School of Medicine of USC and LAC+USC Medical Center in Los Angeles.

He received numerous honors and awards, including the Gold Humanism Honor Society Award, the Leonard Tow 2006 Humanism in Medicine Award, and the Nurses Choice Award for Excellence by LAC+USC Medical Center Women & Children’s Hospital.

Dr. Hong is a Fellow of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists and a diplomate of the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology. He has treatment expertise in prenatal care, pregnancy testing, gynecological services, and annual exams. Dr. Hong also provides cervical cancer screening, pelvic pain management, sexually transmitted disease (STD) testing, birth control, intrauterine devices (IUDs), and family planning

He speaks Korean, English, and Spanish. Dr. Hong welcomes his patients to Pacifica Health and enjoys helping them achieve optimal women’s wellness.

Ben Ha, MD, FACOG, is an OB/GYN at Pacifica Health who sees patients in the East Hollywood and Chinatown neighborhoods of Los Angeles and in Monterey Park, California, offices. He specializes in complete women’s health services

Dr. Ha graduated from the California Institute of Technology with a Bachelor of Science in electrical engineering. He went on to earn his medical degree from New York Medical College in Valhalla, New York. After medical school, Dr. Ha completed an OB/GYN residency at the State University of New York at Buffalo.

He is a member of numerous professional associations, including the Chinese American Medical Association of Southern California and the Asian American Medical Association. Dr. Ha is a Fellow of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists and is certified by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology.

His research interests include the possible association between hormonal contraception and postpartum weight retention. Dr. Ha’s treatment expertise includes pregnancy testing, gynecological services, prenatal care, and annual exams. He also specializes in sexually transmitted disease (STD) testing, cervical cancer screening, family planning, pelvic pain management, and birth control, including intrauterine devices (IUDs)

Dr. Ha speaks Mandarin, Cantonese, Vietnamese, and English. He is a compassionate physician who welcomes patients to Pacifica Health and looks forward to meeting their OB/GYN needs.

Jamie Lin, MD, FACOG, is an OB/GYN who cares for patients at the Pacifica Health offices in the Hollywood and Chinatown neighborhoods of Los Angeles and in Monterey Park, California. She offers the full scope of women’s health services.

Dr. Lin graduated from the University of California, Irvine, where she was awarded the Regents Scholarship. She went on to earn her Doctor of Medicine from New York Medical College in Valhalla, New York. After medical school, Dr. Lin completed her OB/GYN residency at Long Island College Hospital, where she served as Administrative Chief Resident and received the Junior Resident Excellence in Surgical Skill Award.

She is a member of numerous professional societies, including the American Medical Association and the Medical Society of the State of New York. She’s a Fellow of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists and is certified by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology.

Dr. Lin offers prenatal care, pregnancy testing, gynecological services, annual exams, cervical cancer screening, sexually transmitted disease (STD) testing, and pelvic pain management. She also provides family planning, birth control, and intrauterine devices (IUDs) to her patients.

She speaks Mandarin, conversational Spanish, and English. Dr. Lin enjoys caring for all of her Pacifica Health patients and welcomes them to the practice.

Dr. Francine Ito, MD, FACOG, is a top-ranked  gynecologist providing compassionate, skilled care for patients in Torrance, CA and the South Bay area. As a leading Dr. Ito has extensive experience in helping women of all ages get the most appropriate care for their needs, offering an array of treatment options including HPV management, minimally-invasive surgery, fibroids treatment and birth control counseling, menopause counselling as well as annual well-woman exams and confidential STD testing.

After earning her bachelor’s degree in chemistry from Scripps College and her medical degree at the University of California, Irvine College of Medicine, Dr. Ito completed a rotating internship and a residency in obstetrics and gynecology at Kaiser Permanente Hospital, where she was awarded the Emil Holstrom Memorial Award. Board certified in obstetrics and gynecology and a fellow of the American College of stetrics and Gynecology, Dr. Ito's special interests include minimally-invasive laparoscopic surgery and robot-assisted gynecologic surgery, diagnosis and treatment of osteoporosis, treatment of perimenopausal and menopausal patients.

Dr. Ito is fluent in both English and Japanese, and she welcomes the opportunity to provide state-of-the-art care for new patients as well as existing patients. The practice accepts most PPO insurance and Medicare.

Diplomat of the American Board of Cosmetic Surgery

Dr. Allan Wu is a cosmetic and reconstructive surgeon. Dr. Wu specializes in a number of popular cosmetic surgical procedures. These procedures include natural mommy make overs with minimal down time and virtually scar-less Breast Augmentation. Additionally, he is an expert in breast and abdominal cosmetic and reconstructive surgeries including smart liposuction procedures allowing patients to go back to work in just a few days instead of a 2-3 weeks.

Dr. Wu pioneered a new technique in 2017 to Barbie Labiaplasties. His procedure reduces full recovery time from 8-12 weeks down to 2-3 weeks. Dr. Wu was also the lead physician in getting the revolutionary long lasting LipoGems Stem Cell Fat Transfer medical device through the FDA approval process. Dr. Wu’s LipoGems’ process is now available at Medweight and Lasers.

Dr. Wu recently completed two FDA studies for new approaches to women’s rejuvenation. The first study was Fiori by Venus Concept that he co-created with Venus. Fiori is the first radio frequency medical device to be approved by the FDA to safely treat women’s rejuvenation issues. The second FDA study was Avogen Medical’s topical approach to women’s rejuvenation. Dr. Wu’s study discovered the remarkable accomplishments that Avogen Medical’s approach can achieve for women. In 2018-19 Dr. Wu created, and is directing, the FDA study to approve Cutera’s Juliet medical device to non-surgically treat urinary stress incontinence with no pain or downtime.

Dr. Wu is an internationally recognized expert in cosmetic surgery and regenerative reconstructive techniques. He serves as an official examiner and proctor for the national Oral Boards in Cosmetic Surgery helping to certify both Plastic and Cosmetic Surgeons. Dr. Wu has been featured on television shows such as the American Health Journal and the French 60 Minutes. He is especially sensitive towards personal self-image issues and provides solutions to achieve the most natural results. He provides free consultations Medweight and Lasers for everyone wanting to learn more of what can be done to improve your appearance. Call to make an appointment to meet him and discuss your appearance goals.

Nicolai Foong, M.D.

Nicolai Foong, M.D., is a highly trained obstetrics and gynecology (OB/GYN) specialist at his private practice in Alhambra and Arcadia, California. He and his team offer the full scope of women’s health services for women and girls ages 18 and older. 

They take a conservative, science- and evidence-based approach to care. Dr. Foong offers prenatal evaluations, labor and delivery, gynecological services, birth control, infertility treatments, menopause symptom relief, and medical weight reduction. 

Additional offerings include treatment for hormone imbalance and menstrual irregularities, sexually transmitted disease (STD) testing and treatment, first trimester medical and surgical abortions, and minimally invasive gynecological surgeries. 

The office of Nicolai Foong, M.D., includes a multilingual physician and multi-ethnic staff. Dr. Foong is fluent in Mandarin, Taiwanese, Cantonese, Indonesian, Malay, English, and Spanish. The team offers same-day walk-in appointments, and Dr. Foong gives obstetrics patients access to his personal cell phone a month before their due date in case of an emergency.

After office hours, all patients can contact him through his exchange. Patients receive a return phone call within 5 minutes.

Dr. Foong and his staff offer exceptional patient care for women in a comfortable environment. They welcome patients to the practice and look forward to caring for them. 

Call the office of Nicolai Foong, M.D., to schedule an appointment or book one online today.

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 physician, I believe that patients should be an equal partner in making decisions regarding their healthcare. That decision making should start with providing a comprehensive explanation of the condition, management options and ending with collaborative treatment solutions.

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).

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.

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.

Essam Taymour, MD, FACOG, is a board-certified obstetrician and gynecologist at Gynecology and Obstetrics Medical Group in Long Beach, California. Dr. Taymour has been practicing since 1981 and is a fellow of the American College of OB/GYN. He has full privileges at Long Beach Memorial Medical Center, Shoreline Surgery Center and Memorialcare Outpatient Surgery Center. Dr. Taymour uses his compassionate and personable manner to provide the most current and comprehensive care to women.

Providing a broad spectrum of women’s health services, Dr. Taymour focuses on laparoscopic services, pelvic reconstruction procedures, and an innovative, new radio-frequency ablative procedure for treating uterine fibroids called Sonata. He also has extensive experience with Hormone Replacement Therapy.  Since the ‘80s, Dr. Taymour has championed minimally-invasive gynecological surgery and remains proactive in exploring the latest treatment options and technologies for women’s health.

A graduate of the University of Alexandria Medical School, Dr. Taymour completed his internship at SUNY Downstate Medical Center in New York. He finished his residency through the OB/GYN program at Geisinger Medical Center in Pennsylvania and went into extended training during a fellowship in pelvic surgery at SUNY Upstate Medical Center in Syracuse, New York.

Dr. Taymour has been honored by Long Beach Memorial Medical Center as Doctor of the Year in 2010. He is also the recipient of numerous awards for his work teaching residents at Long Beach Hospital. Dr. Taymour is happily married and a father to three daughters. He is also a doting grandfather to his five grandchildren. Dr. Taymour speaks Arabic as well.

 

Dr. Alija Ali offers a full range of rejuvenating services at Alija Aesthetics, Weight Loss & Anti-Aging in Whittier, California. Whether Dr. Ali’s patients want to diminish wrinkles, lose weight, begin hormone replacement therapy, consider a Vampire procedure, or regain sexual vitality, they can count on his expertise to guide their decisions and rely on his reputation for performing procedures that exceed expectations.

Dr. Ali received his Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree from Des Moines University College of Osteopathic Medicine. He completed his internship at USC and residency at UCLA and the Kaiser Foundation. He’s a member of the American Osteopathic Association and currently an internist affiliated with Whittier Hospital Medical Center, in Whittier, California.

For more than 20 years, his practice has been dedicated to treating the whole person and promoting wellness and self-confidence. By combining medical training as an internist, with specialization in weight loss and anti-aging, Dr. Ali hopes to help each patient achieve their desired appearance, maintain a healthy body, and to realize their dream of a long vibrant life.