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Samer Alnajjar, MD, is a board-certified orthopaedic surgeon at LA Orthopaedic Specialists in Downtown Los Angeles, California. He specializes in plastic and reconstructive surgeries and offers plastic surgery consultations at his office.

Dr. Alnajjar earned his Bachelor of Arts in psychology at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor and a Master of Public Health and Administration at Wayne State University in Detroit, Michigan, before traveling to Grenada to earn his medical degree at St. George University Medical School. 

He returned to Wayne State University for his general surgery residency and went on to complete two fellowships. The first fellowship was with the Department of Orthopaedics/Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery at the University of Southern California (USC) in Los Angeles. His second fellowship at Roswell Park Cancer Institute through the New York State University at Buffalo earned him a certification in plastic and reconstructive surgery and head and neck reconstruction.

Board-certified by the American Board of Surgery, Dr. Alnajjar also holds a certificate of added qualification in hand surgery. He is a fellow of the National Comprehensive Cancer Network and a member of the American College of Surgeons through his board certification in general surgery.

Dr. Alnajjar speaks fluent French and medical Spanish. Outside of work, he enjoys reading, traveling, scuba diving, and sports, including baseball, golf, and football.

Brian Solberg, MD, is a board-certified orthopaedic surgeon and the founder of LA Orthopaedic Specialists in Downtown Los Angeles, California. Dr. Solberg specializes in the treatment and management of complex fractures, including those of the pelvic ring and acetabulum, nun-unions, and malunions. He dedicates himself to help patients recover from acute injuries or chronic pain through compassionate care.

Dr. Solberg earned his Bachelor of Science in chemistry with honors at Westminster College in New Wilmington, Pennsylvania. He earned his Doctor of Medicine with honors at the University of Maryland in Baltimore and went on to complete a surgical internship and orthopaedic surgery residency at Yale University School of Medicine, Yale-New Haven Hospital in Connecticut. 

Dr. Solberg continued his education with an orthopaedic trauma fellowship at the University of California, Davis, focusing on complex fracture management, pelvic, and acetabular trauma, and care of multiply injured patients.

Dr. Solberg is a fellow of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, the Orthopaedic Trauma Association, California Orthopaedic Association, Western Orthopaedic Association, and the Yale Orthopaedic Association. He is also a member of the AO North America faculty, where he presents educational presentations. 

Dr. Solberg has published in several industry publications, including the Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery, Journal of Orthopaedic Trauma, and Clinical Orthopaedics and Related Research. His research interests include biomechanics fixed-angle plating techniques and the treatment of osteoporotic fractures and clinical outcomes of proximal humerus fractures in osteoporotic bone.

When he’s not treating patients at LA Orthopaedic Specialists or presenting research, Dr. Solberg enjoys spending time camping and being outdoors with his wife, Dr. Pam Solberg, and their two beautiful daughters, Devon and Alexis.

Reginald Alexander, MD, is a board-certified orthopaedic surgeon at LA Orthopaedic Specialists in Downtown Los Angeles, California. He is passionate about helping athletes heal and specializes in the treatment of sports injuries, including rotator cuff repair, shoulder stabilization, femoral acetabular impingement (FAI), ACL reconstruction, and cartilage preservation.

Dr. Alexander earned his Bachelor of Science in biology at Howard University in Washington, DC, before obtaining his Doctor of Medicine from the Howard University College of Medicine. He completed his medical residency at the University of Chicago Hospitals in Illinois and a sports medicine fellowship at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA).

Prior to joining the team at LA Orthopaedic Specialists, Dr. Alexander spent time at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia in Pennsylvania, studying the effects of leucine on adipose tissue and skeletal muscle, and at the University of Pennsylvania, also in Philadelphia, investigating possible stem cell lines for pancreatic Beta islets using human and mouse tissue. 

Dr. Alexander has served as the team doctor for several high school and college sports teams, including the University of Chicago, and football, track and field, men’s tennis, and women’s water polo at UCLA. He presented several lectures on rehabilitation after ACL injuries and surgery, elbow MCL injuries, and the cost of hip arthroscopy at UCLA.

Bruce Fishman, MD, MPH, FICS, provides regenerative orthopedic care at Dr. Stem Cell, with two locations in Encino, California. He has provided orthopedic care and treatment to the community in Los Angeles for over 25 years.

Dr. Fishman is a graduate of the Wayne State University School of Medicine in Detroit. He graduated with honors, and was inducted into the Alpha Omega Alpha National Honor Medical Society. He is also a graduate of the Medical College of Wisconsin in Milwaukee, where he earned his Master of Public Health degree. He received his orthopedic surgical training at the Henry Ford Hospital Medical Center in Detroit.

Dr. Fishman is a Diplomate of the American Board of Clinical Orthopedic Surgery under the auspices of the American Academy of Neurologic and Orthopedic Surgeons. He is also a Diplomate of the American Board of Preventive Medicine, a fellow of the International College of Surgeons, and a fellow of the American Academy of Disability Evaluating Physicians. He is a California State licensed X-ray and fluoroscopy supervisor and operator by the Department of Health.

Dr. Fishman is a member of several medical societies, including the California Orthopedic Association, the International Spinal Injection Society, the American College of Sports Medicine, the American College of Occupational and Environmental Medicine, and the California Society of Industrial Medicine and Surgery. He is also an affiliate of the Cell Surgical Network and their institutional review board where he provides stem cell treatment for musculoskeletal injuries and diseases.

Dr. Fishman has received multiple awards, including the distinction in medicine award for 25 years of medical service to the community, awarded by the Wayne State University School of Medicine. He was chosen for recognition, and included in the Guide to America’s Top Orthopedists by the Consumer Research Council of America. He is a frequent lecturer to groups and organizations on the medical apportionment of orthopedic permanent disability injuries.

Dr. Fishman is on staff at the Sherman Oaks Hospital and Health Center in the Departments of Surgery and Medicine. He also provides interventional services at the Regency Ambulatory Surgery Center in the San Fernando Valley.

Jonathan Oheb, MD, is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon with extensive training and years of experience in hand and upper extremity surgery, as well as general orthopedics and orthopedic trauma. In addition to hand, elbow, and shoulder care, he provides comprehensive surgical and nonsurgical treatment for all orthopedic conditions of the hip, knee, and ankle, including broken bones and injuries. His patients in Beverly Hills, Encino, and Mission Hills, California, benefit from his expertise and exceptional attention to their orthopedic needs.

With patient comfort and satisfaction as his top priority, Dr. Oheb strives to give each patient a positive experience and customized orthopedic care. His goal is to relieve symptoms and restore function in patients of all ages.

As an avid bodybuilder, Dr. Oheb has firsthand knowledge of the physical and mental challenges active individuals face. In his orthopedic practice, he works closely with each patient, helping them heal, rehabilitate, and return to their activity in optimal health.

Dr. Oheb graduated from SUNY Binghamton University with degrees in economics and chemistry, receiving high honors in chemistry and valedictorian honors in economics. He finished college in three years and stayed at SUNY Binghamton where he attained an MBA in 1.5 years.

Dr. Oheb then went on to pursue his true passion in the care of others. He attended SUNY Upstate Medical University, graduating in the top 5% of medical students in the country with Alpha Omega Alpha honors. He went on to study orthopedic surgery at the prestigious Mount Sinai Hospital in New York City. During his residency, he received extensive training in general orthopedics, orthopedic trauma, and shoulder surgery. From there he went to the Oklahoma Hand Surgery Institute to complete a hand surgery fellowship.

Dr. Oheb is certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery and maintains memberships in several professional organizations, including the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons and the American Society for Surgery of the Hand.

Dr. Oheb has been honored as an exceptional physician by both his peers and his patients.  He was most recently awarded the Doctors Choice National Award in orthopedic surgery in 2017, and Super Doctors recognition in both the Los Angeles Times in 2017, Los Angeles Magazine in 2018, and the Los Angeles Times again in 2019.

Dr. Oheb is committed to providing the best possible care for his patients, allowing them to enjoy healthier lifestyles. He approaches his patients with compassion and is driven to learning and developing new ways to improve the well-being of his patients with orthopedic conditions.

Patients drive from all around Los Angeles County just to see Dr. Oheb. Patients travel from areas such as West Hills, Canoga Park, Winnetka, Reseda, Lake Balboa, Woodland Hills, Hidden Hills, Chatsworth, North Hills, Panorama City, Van Nuys, North Hollywood, Tarzana, Sherman Oaks, Studio City, Mission Hills, San Fernando, Granada Hills, Porter Ranch, Sylmar, Santa Clarita, Burbank, and Glendale just to see him!

To learn more about the services provided by Dr. Oheb, please call and schedule an appointment. New patients are always welcome.

About Us

Carlos Uquillas, MD, is an orthopaedic surgeon specializing in adult and pediatric sports medicine as well as arthroscopy. He serves patients across Southern California and Los Angeles at his offices in Pasadena, Westchester, and Anaheim in Orange County, California.

Dr. Uquillas received his medical degree from the Stanford University School of Medicine, where he had a scholarly concentration in clinical research and received a Leland Stanford Junior University Outstanding Graduate Mentor Award. Dr. Uquillas completed his residency at the prestigious Hospital for Joint Diseases at New York University Langone Medical Center, where he received the Eleanor Kauffman Award for Research in Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgery. He continued his training with a fellowship in sports medicine at the Kerlan Jobe Orthopaedic Clinic and a pediatric orthopaedic surgery fellowship at Children’s Hospital – Los Angeles.

Areas of special interest to Dr. Uquillas include sports medicine, joint preservation, and fracture care. To better serve his patients, Dr. Uquillas is fluent in English and Spanish.

Dr. Uquillas has an appointment at the Cedars Sinai-Kerlan-Jobe Institute and is a team physician for the Los Angeles Angels. Dr. Uquillas is also the head team physician for the Los Angeles Black Storm. He has been an orthopaedic consultant to the Los Angeles Dodgers and the Los Angeles Kings.  Dr. Uquillas is also the director of Sports Medicine at Shriners Hospitals for Children in Pasadena, CA. 

He is a member of several professional organizations, including the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine, Pediatric Research in Sports Medicine and the Arthroscopy Associations of North America. He is Board Certified in Orthopaedic Surgery and Sports Medicine. 

Dr. Uquillas is active in research and education. He is part of the Kerlan-Jobe Fellowship academic staff as well as the Cedars Sinai Orthopedic residency program core faculty.

ABOUT DR. THOMAS KREMEN

Thomas J. Kremen, MD is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon with additional subspecialty certification in Sports Medicine and Shoulder Surgery. He has served as team physician all over the country, and around the world, helping athletes across the globe stay at the top of their game. He has served as team physician for numerous organizations including Duke University Intercollegiate Athletics, US Men's National Team Soccer, LA Galaxy (MLS), USA Basketball, and the USA Olympic Swimming Team. He currently serves as a team physician for the UCLA Bruins NCAA Division I intercollegiate athletics teams, the chair of USA Swimming's Sports Medicine and Science Committee, and the associate team physician for the Los Angeles Lakers (NBA).

Dr. Kremen has devoted his career to helping patients of all sports levels maintain active lifestyles. Using the latest orthopedic techniques and science, Dr. Kremen helps athletes in Los Angeles recover quickly from injury, getting them back into the game stronger than ever. With his eyes on the future of sports medicine, Dr. Kremen is a federally-funded clinician-scientist who is actively involved in translational research aimed at improving the treatment of soft tissue musculoskeletal injuries.

From shoulder problems to debilitating knee injuries, Dr. Kremen understands the added stresses that active lifestyles place on the human musculoskeletal system. His goal is to not only help his patients overcome their injuries, but also provide essential preventive care to avoid re-injury down the road.

Dr. Kremen earned his bachelor’s degree from the University of California, Santa Barbara in 1998 where he was also captain of the NCAA Division I men’s swimming team. He earned his medical degree from the David Geffen School of Medicine at the University of California Los Angeles (UCLA) in 2006 and then continued at UCLA where he completed his Orthopedic Surgery Residency Training in 2012. 

Between 2008 and 2009, Dr. Kremen honed his research knowledge as a California Institute for Regenerative Medicine Clinical Fellow and in 2013, he completed an Orthopedic Sports Medicine and Shoulder Surgery fellowship at Duke University in Durham, North Carolina. Following his fellowship at Duke, Dr. Kremen accepted a position at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center and their newly formed orthopaedic program where he worked for 5 years prior to returning to UCLA in 2018.

Dr. Kremen stays up to date in his field through memberships in the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, the Orthopaedic Research Society, the Arthroscopy Association of North America, and the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine, to name just a few.

In his pursuit of finding the best treatments, Dr. Kremen regularly participates in research studies, and he has published and presented dozens of research papers at both national and international meetings. His research interests include biomechanical studies of shoulder and knee reconstruction procedures as well as innovative biologic therapies to enhance tissue healing and regeneration after musculoskeletal injuries.

Dr. Kremen is currently a full-time faculty member at the University of California, Los Angeles where he provides his patients with state-of-the-art care.

Neil Bhamb, MD, is a Fellowship-trained Minimally Invasive Spine Surgeon at Neil Bhamb, MD. From two offices in Century City and Marina Del Rey, California, Dr. Bhamb provides exceptional care for all his patients and always takes a holistic approach to spine health. 

Compassion and A+ quality are Dr. Bhamb’s core values and his true north star. He strives to engage patients as a complete physician, not just spine surgeon.

Dr. Bhamb is highly skilled and practiced in endoscopic and minimally invasive spine surgery, minimally invasive TLIF, microdiscectomy and spinal decompression, and much more.

He utilizes the latest techniques, including disc replacement, endoscopic and microscopic visualization, micro-incisions, and computer-assisted navigation and image guidance. 

Dr. Bhamb has published research on image guidance, disc replacement, and on the latest orthobiologics to promote tissue healing.

He completed the Fellowship in Complex Orthopaedic and Neurosurgical Spine Surgery at UC San Francisco, an AO Spine Fellowship. He is also a Fellow of the American Academy of Orthoapedic Surgery (AAOS).

Dr. Bhamb was formerly the Vice Chairman of Orthopaedics and Spine Surgery at Froedtert & Medical College of Wisconsin in Wauwatosa, as of 2022. He has also served as a Clinical Assistant Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery and a Clinical Assistant Professor of Neurosurgery. 

In addition to his current role at Neil Bhamb, MD, Dr. Bhamb works as he Medical Director at Commons Clinic.

He warmly welcomes all patients into his self-titled practice, Neil Bhamb, MD and looks forward to caring for them. Call either office in Century City or Marina Del Rey to schedule a consultation. Or request one online today.

At LA Spine Group, board-certified spine care specialist Sanjay Khurana, MD, provides comprehensive orthopedic care to adults at two convenient locations in Marina Del Rey and Manhattan Beach, California. 

Dr. Khurana began his career at the Stanford University School of Medicine in Stanford, California, followed by additional training at the University of California, Berkeley. He has special interests in spinal reconstruction, cervical spine surgery, minimally invasive microsurgery, and the treatment of scoliosis, trauma, and spine tumors.

Since entering private practice, Dr. Khurana has established himself as one of the leading spine surgeons in Southern California. His goal is to provide the highest quality care and improve each individual’s quality of life. 

Dr. Khurana uses conservative and noninvasive treatments to relieve neck and back pain whenever possible. Even so, when holistic measures don’t provide relief, there are various surgical options available. 

Dr. Khurana performs various types of spine surgery, including artificial disc replacement surgery, minimally invasive spine surgery, microscopic surgery, endoscopic surgery, and spondylolisthesis surgery. He also provides more specialized care, including treatment of scoliosis and spine tumors as well as regenerative medicine with orthobiologics.

If you’re tired of living with back or neck pain, make an appointment with Dr. Khurana at LA Spine Group by calling the nearest office or clicking the online booking feature today.

Handpicked by Dr. Robert S. Bray Jr. to join DISC Sports & Spine Center, fellowship-trained orthopedic spinal surgeon, Grant D. Shifflett, MD, takes a patient-centered approach to care at his offices in Marina del Rey and Newport Beach, California. With vast experience in minimally invasive and complex reconstructive spinal surgeries, Dr. Shifflett strives to restore each patient's functionality and quality of life.

Using cutting-edge techniques, he takes an evidence-based approach to treat patients with a variety of spinal conditions, including scoliosis, stenosis, disc herniation, and degenerative disc disease. Whether Dr. Shifflett provides non-operative care such as stem cell injections or performs innovative procedures such as artificial disc replacement, he does so with compassionate care and understanding.

Dr. Shifflett received a bachelor’s degree in neuroscience from the University of Virginia before graduating with the highest distinction from the University of Southern California Keck School of Medicine. He completed an internship and residency at the Hospital for Special Surgery, affiliated with New York - Presbyterian Healthcare System and Weill Cornell Medical College.

After venturing on a traveling fellowship to Japan, Dr. Shifflett returned to the United States and completed a minimally invasive and complex spinal surgery fellowship at Rush University. There, he learned microsurgical techniques, focusing on outpatient, fusion, and non-fusion procedures for the cervical, thoracic, and lumbar spine.

Highly recognized in the field of spinal surgery, Dr. Shifflett has presented at numerous conferences, written multiple medical journal articles, and received a variety of grants and awards for cutting-edge research and clinical studies.

Nicolas Vardiabasis, DO, is a board-certified Orthopedic Surgeon, Sports Medicine Physician, and Trauma Expert at Acute Care Orthopedics in West Hills, California. Dr. Vardiabasis takes great pride in working with the specialized practice, providing exceptional urgent care to patients 12 and older, specializing in sports medicine and sports-related injuries.

Dr. Vardiabasis earned his Bachelor of Science from Pepperdine University in Malibu, California, where he studied sports medicine and graduated cum laude. 

He then earned his Doctor of Osteopathy from the Western University of Health Sciences College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific (COMP) in Pamona, California, and graduated with honors. While there, he served as the president of the International Medicine Club. 

Dr. Vardiabasis continued on to complete orthopedic surgery residency training at Kaiser Permanente Riverside Medical Center, Children's Hospital of Orange County (CHOC), and Riverside University Health System Medical Center (RUHS-MC), where he served as chief resident.

To stay up to date with the latest advances in medicine, Dr. Vardiabasis maintains professional affiliations with the American Osteopathic Academy of Orthopedics (AOAO), American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons (AAOS), Arthroscopy Association of North America (AANA), and American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine (AOSSM). 

He is board-certified by the American Osteopathic Board of Orthopedic Surgery (AOBOS) and the American Osteopathic Association (AOA). 

As an expert in sports medicine, Dr. Vardiabasis has served as a team physician for the Pittsburgh Riverhouds (USL) and the Pittsburgh Pirates (MLB). He currently serves as a team physician for USA Rugby. 

Dr. Vardiabasis is currently accepting new patients and looks forward to welcoming them to Acute Care Orthopedics.

Umesh Bhagia, MD, is a board-certified Orthopedic Surgeon, Hip and Knee Replacement Specialist, and Trauma Expert at Acute Care Orthopedics in West Hills, California. Dr. Bhagia takes great pride in working with the specialized practice, providing exceptional urgent care to patients 12 and older with musculoskeletal injuries.

His practice is focused on hip, knee, and shoulder replacement surgeries. As an orthopedic surgeon, Dr. Bhagia feels grateful for the opportunity to improve his patients' quality of life. He puts compassionate care first and stays informed on the latest techniques in the field, including minimally invasive surgery, hip resurfacing, and computer navigation-assisted surgery.

Dr. Bhagia also believes it’s essential to discuss diagnosis and treatment options in detail with the patient and family to ensure his patients' best decisions and recovery. 

Outside of caring for patients, Dr. Bhagia enjoys spending time traveling. Originally from Baroda, India, he currently lives in the West Valley with his wife and daughter. 

Dr. Bhagia is currently accepting new patients and welcomes them to schedule an appointment. Get in touch by calling the Acute Care Orthopedics office, or request a consultation online today.

Fellowship-trained, board-certified orthopedic surgeon Shaun Chandran, MD, specializes in the treatment of a variety of orthopaedic conditions and performs several orthopaedic procedures including joint reconstruction and general orthopaedics. He provides conservative care to patients at Chandran Orthopaedic Surgery, located in Torrance, California. 

Dr. Chandran completed his undergraduate degree at Cornell University and finished medical school at the New York Medical College. He fulfilled his orthopedic surgery residency at Stanford University and underwent a hip and knee replacement fellowship program at the Massachusetts General Hospital. 

Apart from his medical practice, he teaches as an assistant clinical professor of orthopedic surgery at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA).

He is affiliated with Little Company of Mary Hospital Torrance, Torrance Memorial Medical Center, ad Memorial Hospital of Gardena. He is board certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery, and is a member of several professional organizations, including the American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons (AAHKS).

Remi Ajiboye, MD is a Board-Certified Spine Specialist trained in surgical and non-surgical management of spine conditions. He has advanced fellowship training in Minimally-Invasive Spine Surgery and Complex Spinal Reconstruction for conditions involving the cervical, thoracic and lumbar spine.

He completed his undergraduate studies at UC Berkeley, followed by medical school at UC San Francisco, and an Orthopaedic surgery residency at UCLA (where he served as Chief Resident). He then completed a minimally-invasive spine surgery and spinal reconstruction fellowship training at Stanford University, where he also served as a Clinical Instructor.

Dr. Remi Ajiboye is dedicated to research and keeps up with the newest technologies while contributing his own expertise to the field of spine management. He has authored more than 40 papers and book chapters and has presented his findings at numerous national and international seminars. 

Dr. Remi Ajiboye's treatment philosophy is to use the least-invasive means possible to help relieve pain and improve a patient’s quality of life.

Dr Remi Ajiboye offers state-of-the-art surgical and nonsurgical spine solutions to the Torrance, El Segundo, and Long Beach California, communities at his practices, and serves the surrounding areas of South Bay, Manhattan Beach, Hermosa Beach, Redondo Beach, Rancho Palos Verdes, Rolling Hills, Lomita, San Pedro, Carson, Lawndale, Gardena, Hawthorne, Santa Monica, Marina Del Rey, Culver City, Inglewood, Ladera Heights, South Gate, Lynwood, Compton, Los Alamitos, Westminster, Garden Grove, Lakewood, Cerritos, Bellflower, Downey, Paramount, Bellflower, Norwalk, Whittier, Santa Fe Springs, Anaheim, Santa Ana, Orange, Tustin, Fullerton, Seal Beach, Huntington Beach, Newport Beach, and greater Los Angeles county and Orange County as well. As an orthopedic surgeon, he specializes in minimally invasive spine surgery for all spinal conditions in addition to spine reconstruction for complex spine problems such as scoliosis and patients that have had previous spine surgery.

Shahryar Ahmadi, MD, FRCSC, is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon with specialty training in shoulder and elbow surgery. He has extensive experience in arthroscopic shoulder and elbow surgery, joint reconstruction, and repairing physical trauma. With about 300 shoulder arthroplasties and 30 elbow arthroplasties performed each year, Dr. Ahmadi is one the most experienced surgeons in this field.

Dr. Ahmadi received his medical degree at the Tehran University of Medical Sciences. He completed his residency at the University of Toronto and subsequently received training by world-renowned shoulder and elbow surgeons during his fellowship at the Mayo Clinic. Dr. Ahmadi then pursued an academic position as director of shoulder and elbow surgery at the University of Arkansas for over ten years.

Dr. Ahmadi regularly performs exceedingly involved shoulder and elbow surgeries, including complex revision surgeries. He regularly receives referrals from other orthopedic surgeons throughout the state. Dr. Ahmadi is a member of several educational committees and has years of experience teaching residents, fellows, and orthopedic surgeons. He is also a consultant for several orthopedic companies.

An expert in his field, Dr. Ahmadi has published numerous papers and is a reviewer for several medical journals. He is an expert consultant for patients throughout the world, holds several patents, and has invented a novel approach for elbow arthroplasty. 

He has been selected the Best Doctors in America for the last 7 years and is an expert consultant for its patients from all over the world.

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