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Brian Blumenauer, MD, is a board certified plastic surgeon at Oceana Aesthetics in Stuart, Florida. Dr. Blumenauer specializes in aesthetic surgical and non-surgical treatments of the face, breast and body. His warm demeanor will immediately put you at ease. He has a passion for elevating the patient experience while delivering high-quality and natural appearing results. 

A third-generation Floridian, Dr. Blumenauer obtained his undergraduate degree from the University of Florida in Gainesville, Florida. His interest in medicine and surgery led Dr. Blumenauer to Florida State University in Tallahassee, Florida, where he earned his medical doctorate.

Dr. Blumenauer later completed his general surgery residency at the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston in Houston, Texas, one of the busiest trauma centers in the United States. Here, he trained under some of the most well-known surgeons in the country. This extensive training led Dr. Blumenauer to complete a robust plastic surgery fellowship at the prestigious Vanderbilt University in Nashville, Tennessee. 

Alexa earned her undergraduate degree from UC Berkeley and completed her Master of Science in Nursing at Vanderbilt University. Alexa has over 5 years of experience as a dermatology medical assistant, gaining a strong foundation in skin pathology, dermatologic procedures, and patient-centered care. After passing her AANP board certification in 2025, she joined Zand Dermatology.

Alexa completed a comprehensive dermatology residency under the mentorship of Dr. Sarv Zand and Dr. Paula Zand, with focused training in skin cancer detection, acne and rosacea management, eczema and psoriasis care, and the use of lasers and energy-based devices. Patients consistently describe Alexa as warm, thorough, and an excellent communicator—someone who makes complex information clear, accessible, and reassuring.

Medical Dermatology

• Full skin examinations and skin cancer screenings

• Treatment of acne, rosacea, eczema, psoriasis, hair loss, and more

Procedural Dermatology

• Biopsies, cryotherapy, and electrodessication & curettage

Cosmetic Dermatology

• BBL™, Ultherapy®, and Microneedling for collagen stimulation and rejuvenation

Outside the clinic, Alexa enjoys exploring San Francisco with her husband, cooking, playing soccer, and spending time with her close-knit family and friends.

We are thrilled to have Alexa at our practice and know that you will love her thoughtful, gentle, education-forward approach to care.

A Los Angeles native, Dr. Soleymani completed his undergraduate studies in Evolutionary Biology at UCLA. He went on to graduate from the University of California, Irvine School of Medicine, during which time he was awarded numerous accolades for academic excellence and was inducted into the prestigious Alpha Omega Alpha honor society, considered widely to be the highest award bestowed in medical school.

Dr. Soleymani completed his internship at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, where he was awarded the UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine Excellence in Teaching with Humanism Award. He then went on to complete his residency at Stanford University in Palo Alto, California, one of the world’s most premier dermatology training programs. While at Stanford, Dr. Soleymani worked with world-renowned experts in cutaneous oncology and complex skin diseases and was the recipient of various academic awards and distinctions. 

Following residency, Dr. Soleymani completed a rigorous fellowship in Mohs Micrographic Surgery, Cutaneous Oncology, and Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery at the Zitelli and Brodland Skin Cancer Center under the tutelage of John Zitelli, M.D., considered by many to be  the world’s most prestigious and competitive fellowship program. His fellowship was directed by both John Zitelli, M.D. and David Brodland, M.D, widely considered to be two of the pre-eminent leading authorities in Mohs surgery. Notably,  Dr. Soleymani’s fellowship director, Dr. John A. Zitelli, MD, was trained directly by Dr. Frederic E. Mohs himself, the founder and pioneer of Mohs surgery. This direct lineage from Dr. Mohs enables Dr. Soleymani provides his patients with the highest-quality Mohs surgery possible. Additionally and in much acclaim, Dr. Soleymani’s unique fellowship training was the only program in the world that included fellowship training in both Mohs Micrographic Surgery and Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery as well.  As a result he is one of only a handful of Mohs Surgeons in the world with dedicated specialized training in Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery as well, allowing him to provide the best possible functional and aesthetic reconstructive results. 

Dr. Soleymani also completed a fellowship in dermatopharmacology, clinical trials and drug development at the famed Ronald O. Perelman Department of Dermatology at NYU in New York City.  During this time, he was a co-investigator for over 14 different investigator-initiated and industry-sponsored, multi-center, phase I-III clinical trials developing new drugs for various diseases in dermatology. His work during his fellowship earned him the coveted Maurice Husik, M.D. Award for Best Research.

Prior to establishing California Dermatology and Mohs Surgery Specialists, Dr. Soleymani practiced as a full-time Clinical Professor of Dermatology and Dermatologic Surgery at UCLA, where he was also the Director of the Pigmented Lesions and Melanoma Clinic, as well as Co-Director of Mohs Micrographic Surgery and Dermatologic Oncology Fellowship Education and Resident Surgery Education programs. 

During his tenure at UCLA, Dr. Soleymani received both local and national acclaim for introducing landmark and pioneering  surgical treatments for complex, high-risk and challenging skin cancers. He introduced advanced Mohs micrographic surgery with intra-operative immunostaining to UCLA,  pioneered groundbreaking work for the treatment of early-stage melanomas on the head and neck developed UCLA’s first Mohs Surgery for Melanoma program.  He also pioneered the creation and utilization of advanced intra-operative immunostaining during surgery for high-risk, complex and rare-skin cancers, which allowed for much higher tumor cure rates and greater successful clearance of the most challenging tumors.  As a result of his pioneering work, Dr. Soleymani was able to make tremendous improvements in patient outcomes and quality of care. 

In addition to clinical patient care, Dr. Soleymani remains robustly active in academic research, continuing to publish numerous scientific papers in peer-reviewed journals and book chapters in textbooks. He has lectured and continues to present at local, regional, and national academic conferences and remains active in clinical and translational research regarding dermatologic oncology and surgical reconstruction. He is considered by many to be a key thought leader and national expert in skin cancer treatment.

In his spare time, Dr. Soleymani enjoys spending quality time with his wife and sons, staying active, and traveling.

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Dr. Heather Matheny is a fellowship-trained vascular and endovascular surgeon specializing in the comprehensive management of arterial and venous disease. She completed her General Surgery residency at the University of California, San Francisco – Fresno, a program recognized for its rigorous clinical training and diverse patient population. She then pursued advanced fellowship training in Vascular and Endovascular Surgery at the University of Washington in Seattle, one of the nation’s top centers for vascular training and innovation. During her fellowship, she gained extensive experience in complex open and endovascular procedures, including branched and fenestrated aortic repairs, carotid interventions, limb preservation, dialysis access, and venous ablation and reconstruction.

Dr. Matheny’s clinical expertise spans the treatment of cerebrovascular disease, peripheral arterial disease, aortic pathology, venous disorders, and dialysis access creation and maintenance. She is skilled in minimally invasive endovascular techniques, as well as open surgical reconstruction when indicated. Her approach emphasizes individualized care plans that align with each patient’s goals and quality of life.

In addition to her clinical practice, Dr. Matheny has authored multiple peer-reviewed publications in the Journal of Vascular Surgery and presented her research at national meetings. Her academic interests include quality improvement in vascular care, limb preservation, and surgical education.

Dr. Matheny is proud to bring her academic training and compassionate approach to the patients of Coastal Vascular Center and the surrounding Ventura County community. She believes in empowering patients through education and working closely with multidisciplinary teams to achieve the best outcomes possible.

Outside of work, Dr. Matheny enjoys spending time with her family and her Yorkshire Terriers who keep her active and entertained.

C. Jon Beecroft, DPM, of Ahwatukee Foot & Ankle Center in Phoenix and Maricopa, Arizona, did a three-year surgical residency and has more than 15 years experience in surgery and medicine. He is qualified to treat orthopedic, dermatological, diabetic, trauma, reconstruction and any medical problems with the foot and ankle.

He started with Ahwatukee Foot and Ankle in 2005 and with Maricopa Foot and Ankle office in 2008. He has office hours in both Ahwatukee and Maricopa.

Before starting with Ahwatukee and Maricopa Foot and Ankle offices, Dr. Beecroft attended Des Moines University, Osteopathic Medical Center College of Podiatric Medicine and Surgery and received his Doctor of Podiatric Medicine in 2002. He then completed his Carl T. Hayden VAMC Podiatric Surgical Residency in 2005. Since that time, he enjoys giving back and teaching resident doctors medicine and surgical techniques.

Dr. Beecroft is fluent in both English and Spanish. When not caring for patients in the office or performing foot and ankle surgeries, Dr. Beecroft enjoys reading and writing and especially spending time with his wife Aimee.

Joseph Sedrak, MD, FAAD, FACMS, FASDS, is a board-certified dermatologist and board-certified micrographic dermatology surgeon, providing expert skin care services at California Dermatology Physicians in Huntington Beach, California. 

After graduating at the top of his class at the University of South Alabama College of Medicine in Mobile, Alabama, Dr. Sedrak completed his general surgery training at the University of California at Los Angeles (UCLA). He then went on to finish his intensive dermatology residency at Loma Linda University in Loma Linda, California.

Dedicated to advancing his training and skill set, Dr. Sedrak pursued a fellowship in Mohs micrographic surgery and procedural dermatology with world-renowned Mohs surgeon Abel Torres, MD, JD, MBA, FAAD, FACMS. Dr. Sedrak also trained with plastic surgeons, advancing his skills in skin surgery so he can treat complex cases. 

A native of Southern California, Dr. Sedrak relocated to Houston, Texas, and built a dermatology practice while raising his family. At his practice in Houston, Dr. Sedrak treated more than 10,000 skin cancer patients and is heralded as a leader in the field. 

Dr. Sedrak is a fellow of the American Academy of Dermatology (FAAD) and has authored chapters in textbooks for dermatologists and dermatology students. 

At California Dermatology Physicians, Dr. Sedrak combines his education and experience to provide patients with high-quality dermatology care using the most advanced tools and techniques available. 

When not at the office, Dr. Sedrak spends time with his wife, Dr. Silvia Sedrak, DO, and their four daughters.

Dr. An is a board-certified vascular surgeon who has been in practice since 2016. She is originally from Dallas, Texas, where she practiced for 6 years before relocating to Raleigh in 2023. Dr. An completed a specialized early college entrance program through the Texas Academy of Math & Science before obtaining her undergraduate degree at the University of Texas at Austin. Following this, she completed her medical school education at the University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston. Dr. An then trained for an additional five years in an integrated vascular surgery residency at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, which focused on the most advanced endovascular and vascular technologies available to treat vascular disease.

Dr. An has an interest in the minimally invasive treatment of varicose vein disease. She brings years of experience in treating patients with venous and lymphatic problems. She is known for the care and attention that she gives to her patients, and only proposes treatments when she truly believes that it will help.

In her spare time, Dr. An enjoys spending time with her husband and 2 young sons, and exploring the beauty of North Carolina. She enjoys traveling, cooking, and reading.

A. Natalie Ascher, MD (FKA Natalie Marks, MD) is a board-certified vascular medicine physician who serves the community of Borough Park in Brooklyn, New York, at the Vascular Institute of New York. With more than 25 years of experience, Dr. Ascher is passionate about using the latest advancements in medical technology to diagnose and treat a wide range of vascular conditions, including hypertension, peripheral arterial disease (PAD), venous leg ulcers, and diabetic vascular disease.

Growing up in Ukraine, Dr. Ascher earned her Medical Doctorate from Crimea State Medical University in Simferopol, Ukraine. She later moved to the United States to complete her internal medicine residency at Maimonides Medical Center in Brooklyn. 

Dr. Ascher is certified by both the American Board of Vascular Medicine and Internal Medicine. She also holds certifications from the National Alliance of Wound Care and Ostomy and in Diagnostic Medical Sonography (RVT) for vascular technology as well as in vascular sonograms interpretation (RPVI).

In addition to her time at the Vascular Institute of New York, Dr. Ascher is an attending physician at Brooklyn’s Maimonides Medical Center, New York Community Hospital, and NYU Langone Brooklyn Medical Center. She also belongs to a number of professional organizations, including the American College of Physicians and the American Society for Vascular Medicine.

Click here to read Dr. A. Natalie Ascher's online profile.

Anil Hingorani, MD, is a board-certified vascular surgeon at the Vascular Institute of New York, located in the Borough Park neighborhood of Brooklyn, New York, and an assistant professor at Mount Sinai Medical Center and SUNY Downstate in Brooklyn. Dr. Hingorani has more than 20 years of experience treating a wide range of vascular conditions.

After graduating from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI), in Rensselaer, New York, with a Bachelor of Science in biology in 1988, Dr. Hingorani attended Albany Medical College (AMC) in Albany, New York. Upon graduating in 1990, Dr. Hingorani completed his surgical residency at St Luke's-Roosevelt Hospital Center of Columbia University in New York, followed by a vascular fellowship at Brooklyn’s Maimonides Medical Center.

Dr. Hingorani has a broad range of experience in diagnosing and treating vascular conditions, and his specialties include vascular access, varicose veins, lower limb arterial disease, carotid artery angioplasty and stent, aortic aneurysm, and vein disorders.

In 2019, Dr. Hingorani was awarded the Castle Connolly Regional Top Doctor and made the Marquis Who's Who in the World list. He has also authored numerous peer-reviewed publications throughout his career. 

As a highly respected vascular surgeon in his native state of New York, Dr. Hingorani belongs to several professional organizations, including the American Board of Vascular Surgery, the International Union of Angiology, and the Society of Vascular Ultrasound.

When he is not working with patients, Dr. Hingorani enjoys spending time with his wife, son, and daughter.

John Bollins, DO, is a general surgeon and the owner of Advanced Surgical Associates of Northern Minnesota in Hibbing, Duluth, and Ely, Minnesota. 

Dr. Bollins earned his medical degree and completed his surgical residency at Ohio University College of Osteopathic Medicine in Athens and Columbus, Ohio. He then completed his surgical critical care fellowship at The Ohio State University College of Medicine in Columbus, Ohio.

Dr. Bollins has served as a trauma critical care surgeon and general surgeon at Duluth hospitals since 2007. During that time, he served as pediatric trauma director and chief of general surgery. He focuses on excelling both in traditional and robotic surgery and has accumulated many years of robotic experience.

If you hope to have surgery with the best possible outcome, Dr. Bollins is here to help. If you want to minimize healing time and pain to get back to what matters, he and the Advanced Surgical Associates of Northern Minnesota team can help you.

Outside work, Dr. Bollins and his family enjoy hunting, fishing, hiking, and spending time at the cabin.

Dr. Bollins' goal is to help patients return to the activities that they enjoy as well. He looks forward to working with you. 

Proudly accepting Aetna, BlueCross BlueShield, Cigna, HealthPartners, Humana, UCare, Medica and SecurityHealthPlan

About Dr. Phuong

Viet Phuong, MD, is a board-certified surgeon who practices general and bariatric surgery at General & Minimally Invasive Surgery in Tomball, Texas. With over a decade of medical experience, his mission is to provide state-of-the-art surgical care to individuals living in and around Harris County and throughout the Greater Houston area.

Dr. Phuong graduated from the University of Texas Southwestern Medical School in 2008. He then went on to complete his residency at the Cleveland Clinic Foundation and is fellowship-trained in bariatric/minimally invasive surgery. He has been in practice since 2014 and currently practices with Northwest Surgical Associates and is affiliated with HCA Houston Healthcare Tomball. He accepts multiple insurance plans.

In his spare time, Dr. Phuong enjoys playing golf, traveling with his family, and motorsports racing.

To schedule an appointment with Dr. Phuong and the team at General & Minimally Invasive Surgery, call the office or book an appointment online today.

About Dr. Michael Tarlowe

Dr. Tarlowe believes in giving patients dedicated, individualized, and compassionate care. As a single-provider practice, he excels in treating patients like human beings rather than numbers on a chart. Unlike a large medical group or hospital practice, Dr. Tarlowe provides his patients with a warm and friendly setting that makes them feel relaxed and comfortable in their consultations and treatments. 

In order to provide patients with the best medical care, Dr. Tarlowe uses his years of experience to offer multiple techniques to treat hemorrhoids, in addition to providing treatments for anal fissures, anal fistulas, anal warts, pilonidal cysts, and soft tissue tumors. He also performs screening colonoscopies and abdominal wall hernia repairs.

Dr. Tarlowe earned his bachelor’s degree with honors in biology at Rutgers. He later studied medicine at New Jersey Medical School in Newark, NJ. He completed a general surgery residency at University Hospital in Newark, during which time he was selected as General Surgery Resident of the Year and was voted into the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Society. Later, Dr. Tarlowe completed a fellowship program with training in colon and rectal surgery at Northwell Health in Long Island, NY.

For truly excellent proctological care, schedule a visit at Michael H. Tarlowe MD, PA, today by calling the office or using the online booking tool.

Hitesh P. Amin, MD, FACS, is a bariatric and general surgeon. He is the medical director, serving patients at Transform Bariatrics in Germantown, and Greenbelt, Maryland. At the practice, he works closely with patients, addressing their concerns and improving their health. 

Dr. Amin's focus is obesity surgery and specializes in minimally invasive and robotic general and bariatric surgery.  Dr. Amin also treats common gastrointestinal and abdominal conditions,  including gallstones, hernias, reflux, and small bowel and colon conditions. 

Dr. Amin believes in an integrative approach to medicine, utilizing the best holistic, medical, and surgical treatments available.

Dr. Amin has over 20 years of experience in surgery and has been practicing in the Washington region for more than 15 years.

He has successfully completed more than 1200 robotic surgical procedures, making him one of the region's most experienced robotic general surgeons.

Dr. Amin is a fellow of the American College of Surgeons, a member of the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery, and board-certified by the American Board of Surgery.

Dr. Amin currently accepts new and existing patients at his two offices in ​Germantown and Greenbelt, Maryland.

Kelvin S. Crezee DPM, FACFAS, of Ahwatukee Foot & Ankle Center in Phoenix and Maricopa, Arizona, is double board-certified in surgery and medicine. He completed his undergraduate studies at Brigham Young University and the University of California at Berkeley. He then moved on to complete medical school in San Francisco with honors followed by a highly prestigious, multi-year surgical residency program near Detroit at Kern Hospital for Specialty Foot and Ankle Surgery. His training included trauma and reconstructive surgery in adult and pediatrics.

In addition, Dr. Crezee has specialty training in diabetes and sports medicine. Continuing with his academic endeavors, Dr. Crezee has served as an Associated Clinical professor at several medical schools and helped found the Carl T. Hayden Veterans Administration Podiatric Surgical Residency Program, the largest Foot and Ankle residency training program in Arizona where he continues to train young surgeons. Dr. Crezee has been serving our veterans for over 25 years.

Dr. Crezee began private practice in 1989 and is currently accepting new patients. When he’s not caring for patients, Dr. Crezee enjoys time with his wife, four children, and five grandchildren. Dr. Crezee’s hobbies include 4-wheeling, fishing, and flying.

• gastric bypass, including minimally invasive Roux-en-Y bypass
• gastric banding, including the Lap-Band system
• sleeve gastrectomy
• hernia surgery
• heartburn (GERD) surgery
• revisional bariatric surgery
• SmartLipo
• medically supervised diet and nutrition

As a leading bariatric specialist, Dr. Liu understands the unique issues that confront weight-loss patients before and after losing weight, and he provides supportive care prior to and following surgery to help ensure the best possible short- and long-term results.

After earning his bachelor's degree in chemistry from the University of Chicago, Dr. Liu completed his M.D. at the prestigious University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine, followed by his residency, internship and fellowship at UCLA Medical Center, Department of Surgery, where he also served as Administrative Chief Resident.

Before opening his current practice, Dr. Liu served as staff surgeon at the West Los Angeles Veterans Hospital; medical director of minimally invasive bariatric surgery at Century City Hospital and Midway/Olympia Hospital; medical director of bariatric surgery at Garden Grove Hospital; and clinical assistant professor of surgery at UCLA School of Medicine. For seven years, he has been named a Southern California Super Doctor. He has also held several committee appointments at UCLA and local medical centers.

Dr. Liu is dedicated to offering his patients the most advanced, safest treatment options in a state-of-the-art medical center geared toward providing individualized care and attention. From establishing goals and expectations to learning new eating behaviors and lifestyle habits, Dr. Liu is firmly committed to helping each patient successfully complete their weight-loss journey.

Welcome to Optimal Weight Loss and Surgery Consultants, where we are dedicated to helping you achieve your health and wellness goals through a comprehensive approach to weight loss and general surgery. Our practice specializes in advanced robotic surgery, providing minimally invasive solutions with precision and care.

At Optimal Weight Loss and Surgery Consultants, we believe that a successful weight loss journey involves more than just surgery. Our comprehensive approach includes personalized plans that encompass nutritional guidance, lifestyle modifications, and ongoing support to ensure lasting results. We also offer a range of surgeries, including hernia surgery, appendicitis surgery, and more.

My name is Dr. Tarik Al-Kalla, and I am honored to lead the team at Optimal Weight Loss and Surgery Consultants. My journey in the field of surgery began with a Bachelor of Science in Biology and a minor in Chemistry from the University of Houston in Texas. I earned my Doctor of Medicine from Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center School of Medicine in Lubbock.

I then completed my residency in general surgery at Michigan State University/Spectrum Health in Grand Rapids, where I gained extensive experience in various surgical procedures. My passion for minimally invasive techniques led me to pursue a fellowship in MIS/Bariatrics Surgery at St. Luke's Surgical Specialists in Kansas City, Missouri. I have obtained several awards and accolades including 2024 Texas Super Doctors® Rising Stars, Best Doctor in Collin county D magazine for bariatric surgery multiple years (2022, 2023, 2024), Top doctors (2022, 2023), Michigan State University/Spectrum Health Emergency General Surgery Chief Award during surgery residency, and Intuitive robotic surgery proctor. I am also the Trauma Medical Director at Medical City Frisco.

With a commitment to excellence and a patient-centered approach, I strive to provide the highest standard of care. Whether you are considering weight loss surgery or need general surgical services, you can trust that you are in capable and compassionate hands.

Thank you for considering Optimal Weight Loss and Surgery Consultants. We look forward to partnering with you on your journey to better health.