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Dr. Salceda has developed her practice on one simple premise: personalized patient care results in better treatment and positive outcomes. Dr. Salceda’s practice fosters a supportive and therapeutic environment, which is achieved through her efforts in building cooperative relationships and partnerships with her patients. This collaboration with her patients builds confidence and trust. She understands that trust must be earned and she builds that trust through her dedication to patient’s needs and concerns and by the quality of care that she provides.

A board certified obstetrician and gynecologist , Fellow of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists and Assistant Clinical Professor at UCLA, Dr. Salceda’s practices specialize in, but are not limited to, high risk pregnancies as well as peri and post menopause. For over 30 years, Dr. Salceda has provided outstanding patient care and individualized treatment.

Dr. Salceda's many awards and appointments at several hospitals that attest to her prodigious experience and expertise. In her many years in private practice, Dr. Salceda has consistently demonstrated her dedication to her patients, her profession, and her community.

I began my training in womens care in the Navy in 1985. I have served on a ship, worked as an Emergency Room physician, and a general surgeon while on board ship. Since that time many years ago, I have treated many many women for all types of medical issues, both acute and chronic. I have come to appreciate womens health issues. My experience ,candor, and listening will hopefully provide to you the care you seek. Here is a state regulation which needs posting: The Open Payments database is a federal tool used to search payments made by drug and device companies to physicians and teaching hospital. It can be found at https://openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Michael Eshaghian, MD, is a leading obstetrician and gynecologist serving Encino, Tarzana, Sherman Oaks, Woodland Hills, and Studio City, California, offering a broad array of treatment options for women of all ages. Dr. Eshaghian is board-certified by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology. As a top-ranked OB/GYN, Dr. Eshaghian is skilled in the safest, most effective and most advanced techniques to help women enjoy optimal health, including services and treatment options like Essure® sterilization, NEXPLANON® and other birth control methods, C-section and vaginal deliveries, Pap smears and routine exams, STD testing, hormone replacement therapy, and vaginal rejuvenation to restore the vaginal canal and prevent dryness and painful intercourse. His office is equipped with state-of-the-art technology to enable patients to enjoy the best outcomes for all types of outpatient procedures.

Dr. Eshaghian is committed to providing patient-centered care, offering each woman the individualized attention necessary to provide treatment that's focused on her unique needs. With extensive experience in all areas of obstetrics and gynecology, Dr. Eshaghian is uniquely positioned to offer care and medical guidance for women of all ages, including women who are in or approaching menopause, as well as women in their child-bearing years. Well-known for his skilled yet compassionate approach to care, Dr. Eshaghian treats patients from throughout San Fernando Valley and the Greater Los Angeles area, as well as patients from Nigeria, Iran, and Dubai.

After earning his Bachelor's Degree at UCLA, Dr. Eshaghian completed his medical degree at Ross University School of Medicine, followed by a residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology at Nassau University Medical Center, an affiliate of Stony Brook Medical School where he served as Chief Resident. During his residency, he also trained at the Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center in New York City. .

In addition to his private practice located on Ventura Boulevard in Encino, Dr. Eshaghian is on staff at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Providence Tarzana Medical Center and Valley Presbyterian Hospital. The practice welcomes new patients and accepts most major medical insurance plans. Dr. Eshaghian speaks English, Farsi, and Spanish.

 

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Dr. Arjang Naim is a compassionate, well-known OB-GYN treating patients in Los Angeles, California, and the surrounding communities. His goal as a practitioner is to ensure that each of his patients is satisfied with the care that they receive. He holds certification from the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology. 

Raised in Los Angeles and New York, Dr. Naim attended the Mount Sinai School of Medicine in order to pursue his medical degree. He continued his medical education at the Maimonides Medical Center. Here, he focused on the study of obstetrics and gynecology. 

Patients visiting Dr. Naim can receive a full range of obstetric and gynecological services. He provides annual gynecological examination, family planning, care for high-risk pregnancies, and management for menopause. When he is not treating patients, Dr. Naim is active in church activities and enjoys spending time with his wife and children.

Dr. Shobhana Gandhi is a board-certified OB/GYN whose main practice serves the greater Los Angeles, California area. She also serves residents who live in the surrounding communities. Her areas of expertise include all types of pregnancy care which includes delivering patients with medical issues and babies with abnormalities. She also provides comprehensive gynecologic care such as cancer screening, treatment of common gynecologic conditions such as abnormal bleeding, fibroids, ovarian cysts, infertility, hormone replacement therapy, and many other conditions that women may experience. Dr. Gandhi speaks fluent Hindi, Gujarati, Marathi, and medical Spanish.

Dr. Gandhi received her medical diploma in 1969 from the very prestigious Maharaja Sayajirao, located in Baroda, India. She served her Medical Internships at the University Hospital in Baroda, India and at Cook County Hospital. She completed her OBGYN Residency at Deaconess Hospital at Saint Louis, MO. and at the University Medical Center of Columbia, MO. Over the years, she has received numerous awards, recommendations, and certifications. They include the Healthgrades Honor Roll and an Outstanding Achievement Award. She has also been published in different media publications.
Dr. Gandhi and her staff take pride in being able to offer their patients the highest level of healthcare possible. They have cutting edge diagnostic tools that allow them to offer their patients the most accurate diagnosis possible. Their welcoming facility is able to provide several different levels of care, including ancillary services such as ultrasound, nutritional assessment and advice, psychologist consultation, social worker services, etc. and offer a full line of healthcare services when it comes to the OB/GYN practice.

Dr. Shobhana Gandhi offers comprehensive, personalized care to each of her patients. She accepts patients of all ages, ethnic backgrounds, and various income levels and accepts most types of insurance. She believes in offering each patient individualized care that is based on patient’s own personal needs. She thoroughly evaluates each patient to determine what type of care she needs and what procedure may be needed as part of her customized treatment plan. Dr Gandhi’s goal is to make sure each patient is treated with the utmost care and respect and that all the healthcare concerns are addressed and met in a timely fashion.

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.

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.

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.

Michael Eshaghian, MD, is a leading obstetrician and gynecologist serving Encino, Tarzana, Sherman Oaks, Woodland Hills, and Studio City, California, offering a broad array of treatment options for women of all ages. Dr. Eshaghian is board-certified by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology. As a top-ranked OB/GYN, Dr. Eshaghian is skilled in the safest, most effective and most advanced techniques to help women enjoy optimal health, including services and treatment options like Essure® sterilization, NEXPLANON® and other birth control methods, C-section and vaginal deliveries, Pap smears and routine exams, STD testing, hormone replacement therapy, and vaginal rejuvenation to restore the vaginal canal and prevent dryness and painful intercourse. His office is equipped with state-of-the-art technology to enable patients to enjoy the best outcomes for all types of outpatient procedures.

Dr. Eshaghian is committed to providing patient-centered care, offering each woman the individualized attention necessary to provide treatment that's focused on her unique needs. With extensive experience in all areas of obstetrics and gynecology, Dr. Eshaghian is uniquely positioned to offer care and medical guidance for women of all ages, including women who are in or approaching menopause, as well as women in their child-bearing years. Well-known for his skilled yet compassionate approach to care, Dr. Eshaghian treats patients from throughout San Fernando Valley and the Greater Los Angeles area, as well as patients from Nigeria, Iran, and Dubai.

After earning his Bachelor's Degree at UCLA, Dr. Eshaghian completed his medical degree at Ross University School of Medicine, followed by a residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology at Nassau University Medical Center, an affiliate of Stony Brook Medical School where he served as Chief Resident. During his residency, he also trained at the Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center in New York City. .

In addition to his private practice located on Ventura Boulevard in Encino, Dr. Eshaghian is on staff at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Providence Tarzana Medical Center and Valley Presbyterian Hospital. The practice welcomes new patients and accepts most major medical insurance plans. Dr. Eshaghian speaks English, Farsi, and Spanish.

 

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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. Jose Medrano, MD is a top-ranked obstetrician and gynecologist providing trusted, skilled and compassionate care for women in Burbank, Pasadena and Glendale, CA. At his state-of-the-art practice, Dr. Medrano provides patient-centered care for the treatment of a wide array of issues, including pelvic pain, menopause, fertility issues, endometriosis, fibroids, vaginal atrophy, obstetric care and prenatal care, including high-risk pregnancies. He offers traditional and novel approaches to care, including laparoscopic and robotic surgical options and laser vaginal rejuvenation using the FDA-approved Mona Lisa Touch system, as well as body sculpting procedures with the noninvasive, nonsurgical SculpSure laser lipolysis system.

Dr. Medrano earned his medical degree at the State University of New York (SUNY) College of Medicine, followed by a residency in gynecology at Staten Island University Hospital in New York. Board certified in obstetrics and gynecology, Dr. Medrano is committed to offering each patient the individualized care and attention she needs to lead a healthier, happier life, and he is skilled in both traditional and novel approaches to care, enabling each patient to enjoy the broadest array of treatment options as well as optimal results following treatment.

When not caring for patients, Dr. Medrano enjoys golfing, motorcycling and SCUBA diving. He welcomes the opportunity to treat new patients and the practice accepts most major medical insurance plans.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.