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Rebecca Raoof, FNP-BC, is a Nurse Practitioner with specialized expertise in cosmetic and general dermatology. She is a Board-Certified Family Nurse Practitioner in 3 states: California, New York and New Jersey. Rebecca’s clinical expertise is focused on acne, acne scars, rashes, eczema, psoriasis, vitiligo, skin cancer screening, chemical peels, Botox, fillers, lasers, microneedling, PRP and performing excisions for cysts and skin cancer. Her calm demeanor and friendly approach make her easily approachable by her patients. With her deep passion for the Dermatology field, Rebecca enthusiastically strives to help each individual patient achieve the best cosmetic and medical treatment available and educates about skin cancer prevention.

Rebecca received her undergraduate degree from the University of California, Berkeley, where she studied psychology. She later went on to receive her second Bachelor's in Nursing as well as her Masters in Family Nurse Practitioner at Columbia University in the city of New York. She continued her focused education in Dermatology under the tutelage of Dr. David Goldberg of Skin Laser and Surgery Specialists of NY and NJ where she completed her Dermatology Fellowship. There she gained a profound knowledge of cosmetic and medical dermatology as well as an understanding of the use of lasers.

In her spare time, Rebecca enjoys cooking, crafting, hiking, spending time with her family and her golden doodle, Hudson, and watching the Mindy Project. Rebecca is thrilled to join her father’s practice and excited to provide excellent dermatological care to the Los Angeles community.

Dr. Sanny Chan of Allergy and Clinical Immunology Medical group in Santa Monica, CA is board-certified in Allergy and Immunology and Pediatrics as well. Dr. Chan’s goal is to provide personalized care for his patients, both children and adults, with an emphasis on sharing the knowledge needed to manage complex medical conditions. Being diagnosed with severe food allergies and/or immune deficiencies can be very stressful for patients and their families and Dr. Chan strives to improve their quality of life by helping families manage and cope with these conditions.

Dr. Chan grew up in Southern California but had the fortune to train and work nationally.  He received his Ph.D. in Cell and Neurobiology from the University of Southern California Keck School of Medicine where he worked to solve the molecular pathway of how we see. He finished his M.D. at UC, Davis and completed his pediatric residency training at the Children’s Hospital of Orange County.  He finished his subspecialty training in Allergy and Immunology under the Chairmanship of Dr. William Shearer and Dr. Jordan Orange at Texas Children’s Hospital/Baylor College of Medicine.  He stayed on for a post-doctoral year with Dr. Orange to define the basis of why mutations at different locations of the same gene can cause differences in the specific immune deficiency disease called Griscelli Syndrome.

In 2014, Dr. Chan joined the Pediatric Allergy and Immunology faculty as Assistant Professor at National Jewish Health. He was also Assistant Professor in the department of Biomedical Research working on understanding how the immune system causes allergic reactions to pets and foods, as well as teaching residents and fellows how to care for patients.  Over the years, he has published numerous scientific articles in the basic sciences and in the clinical management of immune deficiency and allergic diseases.

Steven C Shoham M.D., F.A.A.P. Is a board-certified Fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics who specializes in caring for newborns through young adults as well as their families. In 1989, Dr. Shoham established his private practice, Shoham Medical Group in Granada Hills, California. With over 30 years of experience in providing pediatric care, he offers knowledgeable, compassionate care alongside his team of physicians and staff. 

Dr. Shoham attended the University of Missouri, Kansas City, and by 1978 had completed a Bachelor of Science in biology, a Bachelor of Arts in chemistry, and a Master of Science in microbiology. He received his medical degree from New York University School of Medicine in New York City in 1982. In 1985, Dr. Shoham completed his residency in pediatrics at Kaiser Hospital Sunset in Los Angeles. Dr. Shoham became certified as a mohel in 1984. 

Dr. Shoham is passionate about empowering children and families to take responsibility for their health and wellness. He strives to support them in any way he can, through offering services that allow for quick access to quality health care, whether for a simple cough or a more complex health concern. He participates in a number of philanthropic efforts, in the areas of history, art, social justice, and education. He is an active member of many associations that support national and religious freedom, wildlife conservation, and social justice. 

In short, Dr. Steven C. Shoham is an experienced pediatrician who has been enthusiastically entrusted with the health of newborns, infants, children, adolescents, teens, and young adults in the Granada Hills area since 1989

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.

Rainilda Valencia, MD, FAAP, is a board-certified pediatrician with almost 40 years of experience treating children in the United States, Saudi Arabia, and the Philippines. She specializes in asthma and allergies and provides a wide range of medical services for her patients at Valencia Pediatrics in the High Desert area of Hesperia, Apple Valley, and Victorville, California. Dr. Valencia is fluent in English, Spanish, Arabic, and Tagalog.

Dr. Valencia earned her bachelor’s and medical degrees from the University of Santo Tomas in Manila, Philippines, and completed an internship and residency at the Medical City Hospital in Manila, where she was named Most Outstanding Intern and served as Chief Resident of the pediatrics department. After relocating to the US, she completed a second internship at St. Joseph’s Hospital and Medical Center in Phoenix and a second residency at Loma Linda University Children’s Hospital in Loma Linda, California, where she was honored with the Pediatric Emergency Medicine Award.

Dr. Valencia’s natural aptitude for medicine and dedication to her work has led her to always perform at the top of her field. She’s been recognized for her work with a number of awards, such as The Crossroads Rotary Club & The Unforgettables Foundation award for Best Pediatrician, the Inland Empire Health Plan’s Special Physician Recognition, the Knights of Columbus award for Physician of the Year, and the Filipino American Association of the High Desert’s Outstanding Citizen Achievement Award. She’s also a fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics, has been named a Victor Valley Health Care Leader by the California State Legislature, was voted as the Best Physician-Specialist of the Desert by readers of the Victorville Daily Press, and was honored with a Special Physician Recognition by Sanofi Pasteur for dedication to preventing infectious diseases and protecting human life through immunization.

In her professional career, Dr. Valencia has held a number of leadership positions at Victor Valley Global Medical Center in Victorville, such as Chairman and Vice Chairman of the Department of Pediatrics and Vice Chairman of the Maternity and Child Health Department. She was also a member of the Physician Advisory Committee at St. Mary Medical Center in Apple Valley, California.

Outside of her practice, Dr. Valencia volunteers her time to local events such as kids fairs and career days for various elementary schools. She’s also involved in medical missions that help third world countries in Asia. She lives in the High Desert with her husband and children and loves to cook, travel, and spend time with her family.

Megan Reynolds, CPNP-PC, is a caring and knowledgeable pediatric nurse practitioner who’s a highly valued member of the Valencia Pediatrics family, treating patients at the practice’s office in Victorville, California, also serving patients in the High Desert area of Hesperia and Apple Valley.  Megan joined our team of primary care providers in February of 2014.

Megan graduated cum laude from California State University, Long Beach with a Bachelor of Science in nursing and a minor in anthropology. She stayed on at CSULB to earn her Master of Science in nursing, where she also served as the class representative of the California Nursing Student Association. Additionally, she was a member of the General Pediatrics Partnership Council at Miller Children’s & Women’s Hospital Long Beach during her education.

After finishing her training and before joining the family at Valencia Pediatrics, Megan worked as a registered nurse in the general pediatrics unit at Miller Children’s Hospital & Women’s Hospital, where she gained invaluable experience treating a wide range of pediatric patients.

Deepika Saini, MD, FAAP, is a caring and compassionate pediatrician and an integral part of the team at Valencia Pediatrics. Through his role at the practice, Dr. Saini helps improve and preserve children’s health throughout the High Desert area of Hesperia, Apple Valley, and Victorville, California.

Education has always been a guiding force in Dr. Saini’s life. She began her studies at Loyola University in Chicago, Illinois. She remained in the area to earn her medical degree from Finch University Health Sciences/Chicago Medical School in North Chicago. 

Dr. Saini has provided pediatric care in various settings, including private practice and community health. She has also held leadership roles, including serving as medical director in a thriving pediatrics department. 

Dr. Saini brings more than two decades of experience to her work at Valencia Pediatrics. She still loves interacting with kids and helping them build the framework for healthy lives. She also has a wonderful and warm communication style, which parents appreciate. 

As a board-certified pediatric specialist, Dr. Saini strives to expand her skill set through continuing education and professional conferences. She is a proud member of the American Medical Association and the American Academy of Pediatrics.

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.

Grace Moussa, M.D., completed her medical degree at Kuwait University School of Medicine. She took her training at St. Mary's Hospital, University of Connecticut, Yale University, and Columbia University. Dr. Moussa has been practicing since 1994 as a physician. She speaks English, Arabic, French, and medical Spanish languages.