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Alireza Fathi, MD, FAAP, is a board-certified pediatrician and pediatric critical care physician at South Counties Pediatric Critical Care Medical Group, with offices in Fountain Valley, West Covina, and Long Beach, California. Dr. Fathi has extensive experience caring for critically ill children. He is committed to providing expert, evidence-based care to young patients and their families throughout Los Angeles and Orange counties.

Dr. Fathi earned his Doctor of Medicine degree from St. George’s University School of Medicine and graduated cum laude with a Bachelor of Science from the University of California, Irvine. He completed his pediatric residency at Miami Children’s Hospital and went on to complete a fellowship in pediatric critical care at San Diego Children’s Hospital.

Dr. Fathi currently serves as Vice Chief of Staff and Associate Director of the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) at Miller Children’s Hospital. He also contributes to medical education as an Assistant Clinical Professor and remains dedicated to training the next generation of pediatric healthcare providers.

His clinical interests include pulmonary hypertension in children with congenital heart disease and the use of hypertonic saline in treating pediatric head trauma. Dr. Fathi’s approach to care emphasizes precision, compassion, and ongoing communication with families and care teams throughout a child’s hospital stay.

He is a Fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics (FAAP) and is known for his leadership, teaching, and commitment to improving outcomes in pediatric critical care.

Dr. Fathi proudly serves patients at South Counties Pediatric Critical Care Medical Group, where he brings advanced expertise and deep compassion to every case.

Olivia Shyong, DO, FAAP, is a board-certified pediatrician and pediatric critical care physician who specializes in treating critically ill infants, children, and adolescents. She works at South Counties Pediatric Critical Care Medical Group, which has offices in Fountain Valley, West Covina, and Long Beach, California.

With advanced training in complex airway and burn management, Dr. Shyong brings both skill and compassion to her care, supporting families through some of the most challenging medical experiences.

Dr. Shyong earned her medical degree from Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine and completed her pediatric residency at Maria Fareri Children’s Hospital. She went on to complete a pediatric critical care fellowship at Massachusetts General Hospital, where she served as Chief Fellow. During her time at Mass General, she collaborated with specialists at Shriners Boston and Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary, gaining in-depth experience managing complex pediatric airways and burn injuries.

In addition to her clinical work, Dr. Shyong has presented extensively at national medical conferences on a range of pediatric critical care topics. She is actively involved in advancing the field through education and research and is a Fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics (FAAP).

Dr. Shyong is known for her thoughtful, family-centered approach and clear communication. She takes time to ensure parents understand their child’s condition and care plan every step of the way. As a valued member of South Counties Pediatric Critical Care Medical Group, she is proud to serve patients across Los Angeles and Orange counties with excellence and empathy.

Kyu Seo Kim, MD, is a board-certified pediatrician and pediatric critical care physician with additional expertise in clinical informatics. He is dedicated to delivering precise, data-informed, and compassionate care to critically ill infants, children, and adolescents at South Counties Pediatric Critical Care Medical Group, with offices in Fountain Valley, West Covina, and Long Beach, California.

Dr. Kim earned his undergraduate degree in Chemistry from Duke University and completed his medical education at Emory University School of Medicine. He went on to complete both his pediatric residency and pediatric critical care fellowship at Rady Children’s Hospital, University of California San Diego, where he gained comprehensive experience in managing complex and life-threatening pediatric conditions.

In addition to his clinical training, Dr. Kim completed a fellowship in Clinical Informatics at Oregon Health & Science University. His background in informatics enhances his ability to integrate advanced technologies and evidence-based data into patient care, improving outcomes and optimizing communication across healthcare teams.
Dr. Kim is known for his calm, methodical approach and his commitment to patient safety and quality improvement. He collaborates closely with families, hospital staff, and referring physicians to ensure every child receives individualized, coordinated care.

At South Counties Pediatric Critical Care Medical Group, Dr. Kim applies his dual expertise in critical care and informatics to provide advanced, responsive care for hospitalized children and their families.

Erica Chen, MD, is a board-certified allergy and immunology specialist practicing at the Allergy and Asthma Specialist Doctors, Inc. location in West Covina, California. Her practice is centered around the treatment of allergic diseases, including nasal allergies and asthma.

Dr. Chen earned her medical degree from the Keck School of Medicine at the University of Southern California. Subsequently, she completed her combined internal medicine pediatric residency and allergy and immunology fellowship training at the Los Angeles County Hospital at the University of Southern California.

Dr. Chen is board certified by the American Board of Allergy and Immunology. She has contributed to multiple peer-reviewed scientific presentations and publications. She also holds numerous professional society memberships, including the American Academy of Allergy Asthma and Immunology and the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology.

Dr. Chen is currently accepting new patients and looks forward to welcoming them to Allergy and Asthma Specialist Doctors, Inc.

All kids deserve access to outstanding pediatric care, and for many families in and around Newport Beach and Tustin, California, Romit Kar, MD, of Kar's Pediatrics is the provider of choice. Patients and parents love working with Dr. Kar and enjoy his warm, personable nature. He has that special ability to make those in his care feel at ease.  

Preventive health is a central focus at Kar’s Pediatrics. Newborn care and well-child exams provide the routine screenings needed to identify potential areas of concern. They also serve as a setting for parents to receive science-based advice on any health topic of choice. Immunizations are available according to the guidelines set out by national health authorities. 

When illness or injuries arise, the team at Kar’s Pediatrics truly shines. Sick visits focus on accurate diagnostics and getting kids on a path toward relief as quickly as possible.

Parents also have access to care for childhood obesity, allergies, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), and more. No matter what challenges a family might face, Dr. Kar is here to provide compassionate, personalized care. 

The best way to learn more about all that Kar’s Pediatrics has to offer is by booking a time to come in and meet the team. Online scheduling is available, and visits can also be set up by phone.

Please note that we follow the latest evidence and medical guidance from the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) and the CDC. As such, we do not accept patients who choose not to vaccinate.

Dr. Kathy Zelken is returning as an aesthetic medicine provider after a hiatus since the birth of her daughters. She has served as the medical advisor of the Zelken Institute for Aesthetic Medicine since it was established in 2016. She has worked tirelessly in the background to ensure the highest level of excellence and quality in all aspects of patient care. She has had a keen eye for artistry since childhood, starting from being a classically trained artist. She graduated summa cum laude from the University of California Berkeley with a major in Molecular and Cell Biology and a minor in Art History. During medical school at the University of Texas Southwestern, she published papers with world-renowned plastic surgeon and former editor-in-chief of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery journal (the top journal in the field), Dr. Rod Rohrich. Her meticulous nature, extraordinary calmness, and friendly demeanor gained from close to a decade of working as a board-certified pediatrician in Orange County and doing some of the most delicate procedures on tiny babies will put the most anxious patients at ease. She is thrilled to help patients map out a comprehensive treatment plan to achieve their individual aesthetic goals and explain various nonsurgical procedures in detail. Her patients love her and seek her out for neuromodulator and facial contouring injections, skin rejuvenation, laser treatments, and so much more.