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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.

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.

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

Dr. Gholami is an experienced gastroenterologist who specializes in all aspects of gastroenterology and liver disease. He is an expert in diagnostic, therapeutic, interventional endoscopy, and is particularly passionate about complex pancreatic and biliary diseases. Dr. Gholami completed medical school with honors at Tehran University of Medical Sciences. After completing residency in internal medicine at University of Southern California (USC Medical Center) he continued his fellowship training in gastroenterology, hepatology (liver disease), and nutrition at Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU Medical Center). He then pursued advanced fellowship in interventional endoscopy including endoscopic ultrasound (EUS) and endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatograpthy (ERCP) at Kansas University (KU Medical Center). He then joined as a faculty member and assistant professor in the Division of Gastroenterology at University of North Dakota's major teaching hospital.

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.

Mundi Attinasi M.D. is board certified in pediatric medicine. She completed her residency in Pediatrics at Children's Hospital Los Angeles, California. She graduated with honors from Stanford University and completed medical school at University of Chicago, Pritzker School of Medicine. Dr. Attinasi's areas of interest include child obesity and fitness and international medicine.

Her international experience includes medical missions around the world including India, Costa Rica, Cambodia and Mexico. She has had experience in both Inpatient and Outpatient pediatrics. She currently serves as Hospitalist at Miller Children's Hospital, Queen of the Valley Hospital and Fountain Valley Hospital. She is a Fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics. Dr. Attinasi is fluent in Spanish

Alireza Fathi, M.D. is board certified in Pediatrics and Pediatric Critical Care.

He completed pediatric training at Miami Children's Hospital, and his fellowship in pediatric critical care at San Diego Children's Hospital. He holds a Doctorate of Medicine from St. George's University School of Medicine and received a Bachelor of Science with Cuma Laude from the University of California—San Diego.

Dr. Fathi is affiliated with the University of California—Irvine as an Assistant Clinical Professor.

His special interests include pulmonary hypertension in children with congenital heart disease and the use of hypertonic saline in treatment of children with head trauma. Dr. Fathi is a Fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics.

Dr. Alireza Fathi speaks Farsi, Turkish, and English.

 

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.

Board-certified pediatrician Chung H. Tsi, MD, FAAP, welcomes new patients and values his current patients at his private practice, Karing Pediatrics, in Long Beach, California. Dr. Tsi offers skilled care that supports the full scope of injuries, illnesses, and chronic diseases affecting children of all ages.

Dr. Tsi received his Doctor of Medicine from the National Taiwan University, College of Medicine in Taipei, Taiwan. He completed an internship at Hackensack Hospital in Hackensack, New Jersey, before finishing a residency in pediatrics at the College of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey in Newark, New Jersey. From there, he went to Long Beach, California, where he completed a neonatology fellowship at Long Beach Medical Center, Memorial Care.

Though Dr. Tsi has devoted the last 24 years to caring for children at Karing Pediatrics, he had earlier experience working as an associate neonatologist at St. Mary Medical Center in Long Beach and a lecturer at the Harbor-University of California Los Angeles Medical Center. He’s currently affiliated with St. Mary Medical Center and Memorial Medical Center in Long Beach, California.

Board-certified pediatrician Song N. Tan, MD, FAAP, is honored to provide medical care for infants, children, and teens at his practice, Karing Pediatrics, in Long Beach, California. He specializes in helping children stay physically, mentally, and emotionally healthy through preventive health care, advanced treatments, and comprehensive services.

Dr. Tan received his Doctor of Medicine from the Phnom Penh University Faculty of Medicine in Phnom Penh, Cambodia. After graduating, he completed residency training in pediatrics at the University of Hawaii, John A. Burns School of Medicine, Kapiʽolani Medical Center for Women and Children, in Honolulu, Hawaii.

In addition to devoting time to his private practice, Dr. Tan serves as chair of the Department of Pediatrics at St. Mary Medical Center in Long Beach, California, and is on active staff at the Miller Children’s and Women’s Hospital (also in Long Beach). 

Dr. Tan has been recognized for his dedicated and inspiring work by numerous organizations. The most recent include the 2022 Points of Life Inspiration Honor Roll by the Points of Life Foundation (founded by President George H. W. Bush), the Katherine White Humanitarian Award presented to him by The Children’s Clinic in Long Beach, California, and the 2021 CAPtivating Causes Community Hero Award, which he received from the Cooperative of American Physicians.

With devotion to supporting the community, Dr. Tan has been actively involved in and the driving force behind many community groups. He is the founder and president of the Cambodian Health Professionals Association of America (CHPAA), a board member of Long Beach Memorial Medical Center/Miller Children’s Hospital, and on the advisory board of The Children’s Clinic.

Dr. Tan welcomes new patients at Karing Pediatrics, a multilingual practice where he speaks English, Khmer, French, Chinese, and Spanish (medical and conversational).

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.

Dr. Monica Asnani is a skilled, caring pediatrician providing the highest quality care for children in and around the Miracle Mile neighborhood of Los Angeles, CA, at her practice Miracle Mile Pediatrics. Board certified in pediatrics, Dr. Asnani offers patients an array of routine, preventive and “sick care” options, including annual pediatric checkups, sports physicals, developmental screening and vaccines, as well as treatment for asthma and allergies and obesity consultation to help overweight children lose weight and lead healthier lives. She also offers medical ear piercing for children of all ages, and providers after hours care for the convenience of both working parents and school-age children.

A graduate of the University of Pennsylvania where she earned her bachelor's degree, Dr. Asnani completed her medical degree at the University of Vermont, followed by an internship and residency in pediatrics at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles. In addition to her private practice, Dr. Asnani has served as a faculty member at both UCLA School of Medicine and in Cedars-Sinai Medical Center's Department of Pediatrics, where she taught medical students and pediatric residents in the ambulatory pediatrics unit.

Dr. Asnani believes strongly in establishing strong bonds, not only with her patients, but with their parents as well, helping to create an environment that nurtures open communication and education, so patients and their families feel comfortable and confident in their care and treatment.

Her practice features state-of-the-art equipment in a friendly, patient-centered setting to enable her to provide each patient with the individualized care and attention they need to achieve optimal health at every stage of childhood. At the practice, our doctors collectively have over 25 years of experience in Pediatrics. The office is also centrally located in the Miracle Mile district and our patients come from as far as Palmdale, Chino, Long Beach and San Diego to see our caring physicians.

Dr. Asnani speaks both English and Hindi, and she enjoys the opportunity to treat established and new patients. The practice accepts most major medical insurance plans.

Dr. Asnani was featured in the LA Times! Read more here:

http://www.latimes.com/science/la-me-vaccination-policy-20150210-story.html 

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.

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.