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With a combination of expert training, extensive experience, and a compassionate approach, Keith Weiner, MD, has established himself as a leading physician serving with the team at Children’s Cardiology Group in Mission Viejo, Newport Beach and Orange, California. Proficient in a wide range of cardiac conditions and treatments, Dr. Weiner takes a special interest in preventive and interventional cardiology.  

Dr. Weiner attended Ohio State University in Columbus, Ohio, completing a bachelor’s degree in child psychology. He then stayed at his alma mater for medical school, graduating with honors. Following medical school, Dr. Weiner completed both his internship and residency training in pediatrics at the University of California, Irvine, before moving on to Duke University in Durham, North Carolina, for a fellowship in cardiology. 

In addition to his clinical work with Children’s Cardiology Group, Dr. Weiner is a consultant at the cardiac catheterization laboratory at Children’s Hospital of Orange County in Orange, California. In addition, he is on the Quality Review Committee at Fountain Valley Regional Medical Center in Fountain Valley, California, and is an American Heart Association lipid investigator.

For his work and dedication to his community, Dr. Weiner has been recognized as one of the top pediatric cardiologists in Orange County by the Orange County Medical Association for the past nine years.

Board-certified in both pediatrics and cardiology, Jodie Gandy, MD, is well-loved by her peers and patients alike. Along with the rest of the team at Children’s Cardiology Group, Dr. Gandy is proud to provide the communities of Mission Viejo, Newport Beach and Orange, California, with the best pediatric cardiac care possible.

Dr. Gandy attended Simon Fraser University in British Columbia, Canada, for her undergraduate studies, completing her bachelor’s degree in kinesiology. She then attended medical school at the University of Ottawa School of Medicine in Ottawa, Ontario, graduating magna cum laude. Following medical school, Dr. Gandy completed a fellowship in pediatric cardiology at the prestigious University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) in Los Angeles, California. 

In addition to her work with Children’s Cardiology Group, Dr. Gandy serves as the director of both outpatient cardiology and California Children’s Services at Children’s Hospital of Orange County. 

For her hard work and dedication to her patients, Dr. Gandy has received honors from the Orange County Medical Association for the last three years.

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.

Loanne B. Tran, MD, MPH is a primary care physician who is in private practice serving patients in Arcadia and surrounding communities. She specializes in internal medicine and pediatrics and has built her practice around the concept of providing highly individualized care that focuses on the specific needs and goals of each patient.  She has a compassionate and caring bedside manner, and seeks to establish lasting relationships with all of her patients.

Dr. Tran received her Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Southern California, Los Angeles. She went on to complete her Medical degree at Tulane University School of Medicine.   She also earned a Master degree in Public Health and Tropical Medicine at Tulane School of Public Health in New Orleans. She did her residency in internal medicine and pediatrics at the Los Angeles County - USC Medical Center where she also served as Chief Resident.

Dr. Loanne B. Tran has worked in a variety of medical settings, including research, urgent care, consulting work and emergency care.   Her passion, however, is in providing excellent primary care.  Dr. Tran is dedicated to her profession, passionate about patient care and is a strong advocate for her patients. She integrates elements of education and advocacy as she empowers her patients to improve their own health and wellness through healthy living and disease prevention.  Her technologically advanced office and helpful staff will ensure you make the most of your visit.  

In her free time, she enjoys hiking, dancing, playing pickle ball and board games with her family and friends.  She also enjoys reading a good thriller mystery book at times. 

Loanne B. Tran, MD, MPH is able to accommodate many different insurance options, and is currently accepting new patients.

Dr. Solomon Laktineh has over 30 years of experience in the medical field as a board certified Pediatrician and Neonatologist. His commitment to excellence in every aspect of his practice and passion for meeting and exceeding patients’ needs and expectations has earned him the Patient’s Choice Award for four consecutive years and has been recognized as one of the Most Compassionate Doctors. Dr. Laktineh’s top priority is patient care and satisfaction. This goal is carried through into the Medical Spa where every individual’s experience is of the utmost importance.

In his free time, Dr. Laktineh enjoys quality time with his family, a challenging game of tennis, and the outdoors.

Sindu Pillai, MD, is an award-winning pediatrician who provides care at her private practice, Dr. Sindu Pillai, MD Inc., which has two offices in Murrieta, California. Dr. Pillai’s love for children and the desire to help them grow into healthy adults motivated her to choose a career in pediatrics.

After graduating from TD Medical College in Alappuzha, India, with a gold medal award (award for earning the highest marks in all subjects), Dr. Pillai relocated to the United States. She moved to Chicago, Illinois, to complete her pediatric residency at Cook County Hospital. 

Before opening her practice in the Temecula Valley in 1998, Dr. Pillai practiced general pediatrics in the western suburbs of Chicago. 

Dr. Pillai’s compassionate care for her patients has not gone unnoticed. She received the best pediatrician award five years in a row and is an award winner from the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) PREP®.  

Dedicated to her profession, Dr. Pillai is an attending physician for the Family Medicine Residency, Newborn Nursery UHS Southern California Medical Education Consortium in Temecula, California. She’s also a Fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics (FAAP).

Dr. Pillai is married and has two children. She has a passion for classical music and dance and is a patron of Indian dance and music. In her free time, she enjoys being with her friends and family and organizing and participating in various cultural activities in her community. 

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.

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.

Zacharia Reda, M.D., is board certified in pediatric medicine and pediatric critical care. He served his residency at LAC/ University of Southern California Medical Center in Los Angeles.

Additionally, he completed a pediatric critical care fellowship at UCLA. Dr. Reda serves as Director of the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) at Fountain Valley Regional Hospital and Medical Center, and served as associate director of PICU at Miller Children's, St. Vincent, and Valley Presbyterian Hospital.

Dr. Reda was chosen by his peers in (OCMA) as one of the best doctors in his field 2005, 2006, and 2007. Dr. Reda has special interest in ventilatory care for children, pulmonary medicine and asthma.

He has taught residents and fellows at both UCI and UCLA for many years. Dr. Reda frequently participates in medical society functions to present his research findings. He serves as an Associate Clinical Professor at UCI. He is a Fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics and the American College of Chest Physicians.