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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.

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.

Dr. Maggie Pham is a board certified OB/GYN physician. She is originally from San Jose, California, and graduated with a BS in Physiology from UCLA. She completed her medical school education at Western University of Health Sciences in Pomona, California, and did her OB/GYN residency at Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center in Chicago, IL.

Training in a smaller metropolitan community residency program has allowed her to gain an incredible breadth of experience and volume, including extensive training in minimally invasive gynecologic surgeries. In addition, training at a Level 3 Perinatal hospital and high-risk obstetrics referral center has also given her the opportunity to manage a large variety of complex high-risk pregnancies.

Dr. Pham strongly believes in providing quality health care to a diverse population, especially to underserved communities. She is very passionate about obstetrics and gynecology and strives to provide comprehensive patient-centered care to her patients. She is excited to join the FemCare team and provide quality women's health care to the Pomona Valley community.

In her spare time, Dr. Pham enjoys reading, cooking, hiking, and traveling the world.

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.

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.

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.

David Ahdoot, M.D., FACOG is a board-certified OB-GYN, who serves as a diplomat of the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology.

Dr. Ahdoot obtained his medical degree at the University of California San Diego before going on to complete a nationally renowned residency program in Obstetrics and Gynecology at the University of California Irvine. He has authored more than 30 publications and is the recipient of numerous awards including Patient’s Choice Award and the Top 10 Doctor Award in Los Angeles.

In addition to seeing patients at his private practice, he also has an academic affiliation as an assistant clinical professor at UCLA. Dr. Ahdoot has privileges with three area hospitals: Providence Saint Joseph Medical Center, Encino-Tarzana Hospital, and Providence Holy Cross Hospital. Dr. Ahdoot is bilingual in both English and Spanish to better serve the patients in the community.

Dr. Ahdoot specializes in minimally invasive surgery and is a nationally recognized robotic surgeon. Aside from pregnancy, preventive and post-menopausal care, Dr. Ahdoot also strives to help his patients with specific medical conditions including ovarian cysts, uterine fibroids, PCOS, urinary incontinence, sexually transmitted diseases and other individualized health needs that may affect women today.  

Dr. Ahdoot’s highest priority is his patients and the care they receive. His ultimate aim is to improve the quality of life for each and every one of his patients.

At your first appointment, Dr. Ahdoot and his staff will take the time to discuss your medical history in full detail in order to make sure that the best possible individualized treatment options are offered to you. Call Dr. Ahdoot today to get started on the path to better health!

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 is completing 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.

Salman Okour, MD, is a board-certified gynecologist specializing in minimally invasive gynecologic surgery. 

At his private practice, Southern California Center for Advanced Gynecology, in Fountain Valley, California, Dr. Okour offers exceptional care and support to adolescent girls and women of all ages who are struggling with a wide range of gynecologic problems.

After graduating from the University of Baghdad in Baghdad, Iraq, Dr. Okour completed his OB/GYN residency at Saint Joseph's University Medical Center in Paterson, New Jersey. During his residency, he was involved in the surgical training of senior residents. 

He also received the faculty residents teaching award from the Jersey City Medical Center in Jersey City, New Jersey.

As a high-volume gynecologic surgeon, Dr. Okour has extensive experience that has enabled him to optimize minimally invasive techniques. As a result, he provides better outcomes and has lower complication rates.

Dr. Okour's surgical specialties include laparoscopy, hysteroscopy, and minimally invasive procedures such as abdominal cerclage and endometrial ablation. 

He brings expert skills in fertility-enhancing myomectomy, ovarian tissue-preserving cystectomy, endometriosis resection, as well as laparoscopic hysterectomies, pelvic organ prolapse surgery, colpocleisis, and tubal reanastomosis. 

With clinical interests covering the full spectrum of gynecologic conditions, Dr. Okour often treats uterine fibroids, endometriosis, ovarian cysts, pelvic organ prolapse, and infertility. 

He maintains professional memberships in the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG), the American Association of Gynecologic Laparoscopists (AAGL), and the American Society of Reproductive Medicine (ASRM).

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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.

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.

Dr. Clark has a passion for healing and for improved patient outcomes. 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

Yonatan Mahller, MD, Ph.D., provides expert obstetric and gynecologic care to women of all ages at Orange County OBGYN in Orange County. Patients can access a full range of services at his office in Newport Beach, California, where he offers well-woman care, care for low and high-risk pregnancies, pre-conception and infertility counseling and treatment for menopause. Dr. Mahller combines excellent surgical training with cutting-edge technology, including the MonaLisa Touch® laser that treats vaginal discomfort associated with menopause and urinary incontinence. He is affiliated with Hoag Hospital.

Dr. Mahller is a native of Southern California. While at the University of California at Santa Barbara, he obtained a Bachelor’s degree in physiology and a Master’s degree in molecular biology. He then relocated to the Midwest to attend the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, where he completed a dual degree program, obtaining his M.D. and a Ph.D. in developmental biology. He then returned to California and completed residency in obstetrics and gynecology at the prestigious Cedars Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles.

Throughout his medical training, Dr. Mahller has won numerous awards recognizing his caring bedside manner and stellar surgical skills. While in graduate school, he performed significant preclinical research studies utilizing novel anticancer agents and authored numerous publications on topics such as cancer stem cells. He has given multiple presentations at international scientific meetings. During residency, Dr. Mahller created and implemented a course for OB/GYN residents, teaching them the Spanish needed to provide care to Spanish-speaking patients.

Dr. Mahller is board certified by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology (ABOG) to provide a wide range of women’s health services, including pregnancy care and delivery, gynecology, minimally invasive surgery, infertility and well-woman care. His patients can count on him to devote the time needed to answer their questions, get to the underlying cause of their symptoms, and develop an individualized treatment plan.

When he’s not caring for patients, Dr. Mahller likes to travel, cook, and spend time with his growing family.