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Robert Leposavic, MD, is a board-certified general dermatologist specializing in Mohs micrographic surgery. He is a board-certified Mohs surgeon with certification in Micrographic Dermatologic Surgery. He currently sees patients at LUX Dermatology, located in Sparks, Nevada, and with offices across California in Stockton, Manteca, Santa Barbara, Porterville, Hanford, and Visalia. 

Dr. Leposavic earned his Bachelor of Science in chemistry, graduating summa cum laude from the University of California at Berkeley. He then attended the University of Nevada School of Medicine, where he obtained his medical degree. He then completed an internal medicine residency at the University of California, Davis Medical Center, and a dermatology residency at the University of Kansas Medical Center. Before becoming a dermatologist, Dr. Leposavic was a Chemical Engineer at IBM in San Jose, California, for four years, where he developed thin-film magnetic heads and received four Outstanding Achievement awards. 

He began practicing dermatology in 2000 in Topeka, Kansas, and has since been practicing in California and Nevada. Dr. Leposavic practiced dermatology for sixteen years at the Sansum Santa Barbara Medical Foundation Clinic in Santa Barbara, California. In 2005, he became a partner of Desert Dermatology in Las Vegas, Nevada. 

In addition to practicing dermatology, Dr. Leposavic has given presentations and multiple lectures on a variety of topics, such as mast cells and Basophil, the molecular mechanisms of cell signaling and dermatology. He was also a Principal Investigator for the Enbrel EASE Study from 2004 to 2005. 

Dr. Leposavic is a member of the American Academy of Dermatology, Alpha Omega Alpha Honors Medical Society, and Santa Barbara Medical Society.  

Robert Leposavic, MD, is a board-certified general dermatologist specializing in Mohs micrographic surgery. He is a board-certified Mohs surgeon with certification in Micrographic Dermatologic Surgery. He currently sees patients at LUX Dermatology, located in Sparks, Nevada, and with offices across California in Stockton, Manteca, Santa Barbara, Porterville, Hanford, and Visalia. 

Dr. Leposavic earned his Bachelor of Science in chemistry, graduating summa cum laude from the University of California at Berkeley. He then attended the University of Nevada School of Medicine, where he obtained his medical degree. He then completed an internal medicine residency at the University of California, Davis Medical Center, and a dermatology residency at the University of Kansas Medical Center. Before becoming a dermatologist, Dr. Leposavic was a Chemical Engineer at IBM in San Jose, California, for four years, where he developed thin-film magnetic heads and received four Outstanding Achievement awards. 

He began practicing dermatology in 2000 in Topeka, Kansas, and has since been practicing in California and Nevada. Dr. Leposavic practiced dermatology for sixteen years at the Sansum Santa Barbara Medical Foundation Clinic in Santa Barbara, California. In 2005, he became a partner of Desert Dermatology in Las Vegas, Nevada. 

In addition to practicing dermatology, Dr. Leposavic has given presentations and multiple lectures on a variety of topics, such as mast cells and Basophil, the molecular mechanisms of cell signaling and dermatology. He was also a Principal Investigator for the Enbrel EASE Study from 2004 to 2005. 

Dr. Leposavic is a member of the American Academy of Dermatology, Alpha Omega Alpha Honors Medical Society, and Santa Barbara Medical Society.  

Dr. Vu is a Board Certified plastic surgeon with extensive experience performing reconstructive and cosmetic surgery procedures, and is also well-versed in non-surgical aesthetic enhancement services. After completing his undergraduate degree at the University of the Pacific, Dr. Vu went on to receive his Medical Degree at Loma Linda University, followed by numerous prestigious medical fellowships in General Surgery, Plastic and Cosmetic Surgery, and Burn Reconstruction at renowned institutions across the United States, including the UC Davis & Shriners Hospital for Children in Sacramento, CA and the University of Oklahoma, in Oklahoma City.

Dr. Vu is Board Certified by the esteemed American Board of Plastic Surgery and is a Fellow with the American College of Surgeons. He is dedicated to utilizing cosmetic and reconstructive surgery to help individuals achieve the looks they want.

David Melniczek is a Board-Certified Surgeon and Fellow of the American College of Surgeons, as well as an active member of the American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery. He brings 20 years of surgical expertise to his practice in Northern California.

Dr. Melniczek has chosen private practice to allow him to provide the most personal and individualized patient care. During your consultation with him, you will discuss the areas of your concern to develop a treatment plan that meets your specific goals. He will review the procedure in detail, go over expected results, and answer all your questions.

Dr. Melniczek’s number one priority is providing you with individualized care, a safe environment, and beautiful natural results.

To learn more, call Sierra Ridge Cosmetic Surgery or book a consultation online today.

Varinder S. Phangureh, MD, RPVI, is one of the board-certified vascular and endovascular surgeons on the team at Vascular Surgery Medical Group. Dr. Phangureh sees patients at both of the practice's state-of-the-art offices located in San Leandro and San Ramon, California.

Dr. Phangureh began his undergraduate career at the University of California, Berkeley (UC Berkeley), where he obtained a Bachelor of Arts with honors in molecular environmental biology. After graduating from UC Berkeley, he went on to earn his Doctor of Medicine at Albert Einstein College of Medicine, located in The Bronx, New York.

Following his formal education, Dr. Phangureh was accepted into a competitive residency program in integrative vascular surgery at Mount Sinai Medical Center in Manhattan. While there, he honed his skills as a vascular surgeon by working with some of New York's most esteemed physicians.

Dr. Phangureh maintains active memberships with the American College of Surgeons, the Society for Vascular Surgery, the Society for Clinical Vascular Surgery, and the Peripheral Vascular Surgery Society. He is devoted to staying current on advancements in his field so that he can help his patients achieve optimal health outcomes.

Michael Ingegno, MD, is an experienced, board-certified vascular surgeon. He currently serves the East Bay community at Vascular Surgery Medical Group in San Leandro and San Ramon, California. 

Dr. Ingegno graduated with his bachelor’s degree in biology from Brown University in Providence, Rhode Island. He received his medical degree from the SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University in Brooklyn, New York City.

After graduating, Dr. Ingegno completed both an internship and residency in general surgery at the University of California Irvine in Irvine, California. He completed a fellowship in vascular surgery at the University of Florida’s Health Shands Hospital in Gainesville, Florida.

Currently, Dr. Ingegno is the Chief of Staff at San Leandro Hospital and the Medical Director of the Endovascular Suite and Noninvasive Vascular Laboratory at Vascular Surgery Medical Group.

Dr. Ingegno has also held numerous other leadership roles throughout his extensive medical career. Past positions include Vice Chief of Staff and Chairman of the Department of Surgery at San Leandro Hospital as well as President of the Northern California Vascular Society.

His professional memberships include the American College of Surgeons, the Society for Vascular Surgery, the American College of Phlebology, the Society for Vascular Technology, the Alameda-Contra Costa Medical Association, the East Bay Surgical Society, the San Francisco Surgical Society, and the Northern California Vascular Society.

Industry-leading specialist Steven Patching, MD, offers General Surgery and Bariatric Care at his top-rated private practice in Sacramento, California. Since launching the first private practice bariatric program in 1999, Dr. Patching has performed many bariatric surgeries and specializes in the gastric sleeve and gastric bypass operations, using the most advanced minimally invasive techniques. 

Dr. Patching earned his medical degree at the University of California, Davis School of Medicine, and finished his general surgery residency at the UC Davis Medical Center. He was one of the first surgeons in the world to complete an advanced laparoscopic surgery fellowship in Liege, Belgium in 1993. In addition, Dr. Patching completed specialized robotic surgery training so he could offer patients the full spectrum of innovative cutting-edge bariatric and general surgery procedures. 

Dr. Patching’s bariatric program was the first in United States to earn certification through the American Society for Bariatric & Metabolic Surgery.

Dr. Patching's center takes a preventive approach by helping patients avoid diseases instead of simply treating them when they arise. For example, bariatric surgery can reduce the risk of potentially fatal cardiovascular and liver diseases. 

Schedule a general surgery or bariatric consultation from Sacramento’s premier advanced laparoscopic and robotic specialist.

Varinder S. Phangureh, MD, RPVI, is one of the board-certified vascular and endovascular surgeons on the team at Vascular Surgery Medical Group. Dr. Phangureh sees patients at both of the practice's state-of-the-art offices located in San Leandro and San Ramon, California.

Dr. Phangureh began his undergraduate career at the University of California, Berkeley (UC Berkeley), where he obtained a Bachelor of Arts with honors in molecular environmental biology. After graduating from UC Berkeley, he went on to earn his Doctor of Medicine at Albert Einstein College of Medicine, located in The Bronx, New York.

Following his formal education, Dr. Phangureh was accepted into a competitive residency program in integrative vascular surgery at Mount Sinai Medical Center in Manhattan. While there, he honed his skills as a vascular surgeon by working with some of New York's most esteemed physicians.

Dr. Phangureh maintains active memberships with the American College of Surgeons, the Society for Vascular Surgery, the Society for Clinical Vascular Surgery, and the Peripheral Vascular Surgery Society. He is devoted to staying current on advancements in his field so that he can help his patients achieve optimal health outcomes.

Michael Ingegno, MD, is an experienced, board-certified vascular surgeon. He currently serves the East Bay community at Vascular Surgery Medical Group in San Leandro and San Ramon, California. 

Dr. Ingegno graduated with his bachelor’s degree in biology from Brown University in Providence, Rhode Island. He received his medical degree from the SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University in Brooklyn, New York City.

After graduating, Dr. Ingegno completed both an internship and residency in general surgery at the University of California Irvine in Irvine, California. He completed a fellowship in vascular surgery at the University of Florida’s Health Shands Hospital in Gainesville, Florida.

Currently, Dr. Ingegno is the Chief of Staff at San Leandro Hospital and the Medical Director of the Endovascular Suite and Noninvasive Vascular Laboratory at Vascular Surgery Medical Group.

Dr. Ingegno has also held numerous other leadership roles throughout his extensive medical career. Past positions include Vice Chief of Staff and Chairman of the Department of Surgery at San Leandro Hospital as well as President of the Northern California Vascular Society.

His professional memberships include the American College of Surgeons, the Society for Vascular Surgery, the American College of Phlebology, the Society for Vascular Technology, the Alameda-Contra Costa Medical Association, the East Bay Surgical Society, the San Francisco Surgical Society, and the Northern California Vascular Society.

Patrick Coates, MD, FACS, is a board-certified general surgeon specializing in bariatric surgery.
With over 4,300 surgeries to his name, he serves as the Bariatric Program Medical Director at Central California Surgery, with branches in two locations: one in Stockton, California and another one in Modesto, California.

Since completing his general surgery residency through the University of California School of Medicine, San Francisco, Dr. Coates has gained extensive experience in general surgery and weight loss surgery.

He has over seven years experience conducting bariatric surgery, including laparoscopic gastric bypass, vertical sleeve gastrectomy, revision and duodenal switch surgeries.

Dr. Coates has earned positions as a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons and as a member of the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery (ASMBS), American College of Surgery, and the Stanislaus Medical Society.

Steered by his extensive experience and achievements, Dr. Coates has devoted himself to helping his patients improve their health so they can get everything out of life it has to offer.

Antonio K. Coirin, MD serves the community of Modesto, California, with a medical practice that provides general and bariatric surgery using cutting-edge technology. Dr. Coirin believes in medically-supervised weight loss, and provides his patients with support and education about the vital role of maintaining a healthy weight in order to prevent chronic disease.

Dr. Coirin has more than 30 years of general surgical experience, during which time he’s led the way with robotic surgery using the da Vinci® Surgical System. He uses minimally-invasive, robot-assisted surgery to perform diverse types of procedures, including hernia repair and treatment of gastroesophageal reflux disease, as well as gallbladder and colorectal surgery.

Dr. Coirin is passionate about educating the community on the importance of maintaining a healthy weight. In his practice, he offers bariatric surgery using the da Vinci Surgical System, but always approaches weight loss with an emphasis on lifestyle management and medical support, such as hCG injections.

Dr. Coirin began his medical career at the University of California Davis School of Medicine. After graduating with his medical degree, he completed an internship at Mount Zion Medical Center University of California, then did his residency at San Joaquin General Hospital. He’s board certified by the American Board of Surgery and is an active member of the Society of Laparoendoscopic Surgeons.

Patrick Coates, MD, FACS, is a board-certified general surgeon specializing in bariatric surgery.
With over 4,300 surgeries to his name, he serves as the Bariatric Program Medical Director at Central California Surgery, with branches in two locations: one in Stockton, California and another one in Modesto, California.

Since completing his general surgery residency through the University of California School of Medicine, San Francisco, Dr. Coates has gained extensive experience in general surgery and weight loss surgery.

He has over seven years experience conducting bariatric surgery, including laparoscopic gastric bypass, vertical sleeve gastrectomy, revision and duodenal switch surgeries.

Dr. Coates has earned positions as a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons and as a member of the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery (ASMBS), American College of Surgery, and the Stanislaus Medical Society.

Steered by his extensive experience and achievements, Dr. Coates has devoted himself to helping his patients improve their health so they can get everything out of life it has to offer.

Antonio K. Coirin, MD serves the community of Modesto, California, with a medical practice that provides general and bariatric surgery using cutting-edge technology. Dr. Coirin believes in medically-supervised weight loss, and provides his patients with support and education about the vital role of maintaining a healthy weight in order to prevent chronic disease.

Dr. Coirin has more than 30 years of general surgical experience, during which time he’s led the way with robotic surgery using the da Vinci® Surgical System. He uses minimally-invasive, robot-assisted surgery to perform diverse types of procedures, including hernia repair and treatment of gastroesophageal reflux disease, as well as gallbladder and colorectal surgery.

Dr. Coirin is passionate about educating the community on the importance of maintaining a healthy weight. In his practice, he offers bariatric surgery using the da Vinci Surgical System, but always approaches weight loss with an emphasis on lifestyle management and medical support, such as hCG injections.

Dr. Coirin began his medical career at the University of California Davis School of Medicine. After graduating with his medical degree, he completed an internship at Mount Zion Medical Center University of California, then did his residency at San Joaquin General Hospital. He’s board certified by the American Board of Surgery and is an active member of the Society of Laparoendoscopic Surgeons.

Dr. Melissa Loja, MD, MAS, FACS, FSVS, RPVI, completed medical school at the University of California at Davis. She went on to be among the first in the nation to complete a specialized integrated vascular surgery residency program at the University of California at Davis. Dr. Loja was selected for the highly competitive NIH funded T32 research grant, which led to widely cited publications. She attained a Master's degree in Clinical and Translational research from these efforts. In addition, she holds a Bachelor's degree in Biologic Sciences, also obtained at the University of California at Davis. Dr. Loja specializes in vascular and endovascular surgery, including carotid artery disease, aneurysm repair, dialysis access, treatment of mesenteric and renal artery disease and lower extremity revascularization. Among her clinical interests, limb salvage and peripheral arterial disease with a multidisciplinary focus is a particular passion of hers. She is expertly trained and highly skilled in endovascular as well as surgical management of peripheral arterial disease.

A board-certified surgeon and registered vascular technologist, Dr. Paxton performed his vascular surgery fellowship at the Scripps Clinic and Research Foundation in La Jolla, California. He obtained his M.D. at the George Washington University School of Medicine and completed his surgical residency at the University of California at San Diego. Dr. Paxton received the Chairman’s Prize for Outstanding Achievement as a resident.

Dr. Paxton is past Chairman of the Department of Surgery and Chief of the Division of Vascular Surgery at Eden Medical Center. Dr. Paxton is past president of the Northern California Vascular Society, the East Bay Surgical Society, the Alameda-Contra Costa County Medical Association and the San Francisco Surgical Society. He is a member of the Western Vascular Society, the Pacific Coast Surgical Society and the Society for Vascular Surgery.

Abid C. Mogannam MD, MBA, RPVI is a Vascular Surgeon at the Vascular Surgery Medical Group. Dr. Mogannam cares for patients across the spectrum of vascular disease and performs open and minimally invasive endovascular procedures to treat both arterial and venous disorders. Dr. Mogannam practices at offices located in San Leandro and San Ramon. 

Dr. Mogannam completed his undergraduate studies at Santa Clara University with honors. While he completed a Combined Sciences major and Spanish minor, he performed basic science research on cellular membranes and published his work in the Journal of Chemical Education. He went on to complete his medical degree at the University of California, Irvine School of Medicine. Dr. Mogannam holds a Masters Degree in Business Administration from The Paul Merage School of Business at UC Irvine. This was completed concurrently with his medical degree and focused on healthcare policy and economics. 

Dr. Mogannam matriculated to the General Surgery Residency at Loma Linda University Medical Center in Loma Linda California. During this time period, Dr. Mogannam performed clinical research and published institutional retrospective reviews of anterior retroperitoneal spine exposure and major vascular reconstruction in the setting of oncologic resection in JAMA Surgery and Annals of Vascular Surgery. After completing General Surgery Residency, Dr. Mogannam completed fellowship training at the University of California, San Diego in Vascular and Endovascular Surgery. During this time period, Dr. Mogannam trained to perform the most up to date endovascular techniques. He published a multi institutional retrospective review of treatment of endoleaks in the Journal of Vascular Surgery and presented his work at regional and national meetings.

Dr. Mogannam maintains active memberships in the Society for Vascular Surgery, American College of Surgeons, and the Alameda-Contra Costa Medical Association. Dr. Mogannam believes in creating individualized treatment plans that will provide the best possible outcome for his patients.

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Ryan Ched, MD, FACS, is a skilled general surgeon at Sierra Pacific Surgical in Roseville, Folsom, and Carmichael, California. He provides personalized advanced surgical care to his patients. 

Certified by the American Board of Surgery, Dr. Chen has trained in both traditional and minimally invasive surgery techniques. He treats diseases ranging from breast and colon cancer to hernias, anorectal disorders, and gallbladder disease. Dr. Chen’s training prepared him to address various surgical issues and deliver personalized care for every individual. 

It has always been Dr. Chen’s passion and goal to be a broad-based general surgeon serving a community in the area he calls home. Dr. Chen has remained dedicated to advancing patient care throughout his dynamic education and career. He has conducted extensive medical research as a research assistant in general surgery, pediatric surgery, radiology (cardiothoracic and breast imaging), and tumor virology. Dr. Chen has also contributed to several peer-reviewed publications and lectured on pre-operative opioid use in Crohn’s patients undergoing elective ileocolic resection.

Dr. Chen attended the University of California in Berkeley, California, where he earned his Bachelor of Arts in molecular and cell biology. He then completed his Doctorate of Medicine at Saint Louis University School of Medicine in Missouri. To further his medical expertise, Dr. Chen completed a demanding general surgery residency at the University of Louisville School of Medicine in Kentucky. In addition to his certification through the American Board of Surgery, he also holds certifications in Advanced Cardiac Life Support and Advanced Trauma Life Support.

Dr. Chen helps improve the health and lives of others, even beyond his medical practice. Through the Tar Wars initiative, he taught tobacco prevention and risk factors to elementary students at St. Louis-area schools. Through Sun Protection Outreach Teaching by Students (SPOTS), Dr. Chen also provided sun protection and skin cancer prevention education to adolescents in the St. Louis-area school district. He also dedicated his time by volunteering at Health Resource Center, a free clinic in North St. Louis, where he helped patients manage their health. Dr. Chen is fluent in both English and Mandarin.