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Girdhari Purohit, MD, FACS, is a board-certified urologist by the American Board of Urology and a fellow of the American College of Surgeons. He is the founder of Hemet Valley Urology Medical Center in Hemet, California, and has devoted his life to helping individuals with all aspects of urology and urological conditions. He has a stellar reputation in his industry and practices with sincere compassion and care for all his patients. Dr. Purohit specializes in all male and female urological conditions, including laser treatment for enlarged prostate, benign prostate hypertrophy (BPH), extracorporeal shockwave lithotripsy (ESWL), and lithotripsy for kidney stones.
Dr. Purohit grew up in India, where he earned his pre-medical degree at Dungar and Sardar Patel Medical College in Bikaner, India. After completing medical school, he attended a two-year general surgery residency in India. During that residency, Dr. Purohit learned about urology and the treatment of urological conditions. He performed hundreds of surgeries that honed his now-expert surgical skills.
Upon completion of his initial residency, he attended an additional four-year urology residency program at the New York Infirmary Hospital and Thomas Jefferson University Hospital. It was during this second residency that Dr. Purohit decided to continue his full-time practice in urology. Throughout his career, he has proctored many physicians in surgical procedures for radical prostatectomy and radical or partial nephrectomy.
Once he completed his medical training, he settled with his family in Hemet, California, where he has been in private practice since 1982. Dr. Purohit has been an active member of the community and at the Hemet and Menifee Valley Medical Centers. In recent years, he has served as Chairman of the Department of Surgery and also has served as Chief of Medical Staff at Menifee Valley Medical Center. Since 2008, Dr. Purohit has been the Chief of Medical Staff at Hemet Valley Medical Center.
Outside of work, he enjoys spending time with his family and cherishes his time vacationing with his two grandsons.
Lori Ann Herga, MD has been treating patients for urological conditions since 2002. She has an award-winning reputation. In her first position at Sharp Rees-Stealy she received Guardian Angel awards. These are donations given by patients to causes within her medical; group on behalf of the physician. Dr. Hergan received 52 Guardian Angel Awards. Dr. Hergan has always received the highest patient satisfaction scores of all 8 urologists in the group while at Sharp. Dr. Hergan enjoys the interaction with the patient and helping relieve their symptoms the most. Dr. Hergan treats all male and female urological problems including incontinence, enlarged prostate, kidney stones and erectile dysfunction. She offers non-surgical and surgical interventions for these problems and more.
Dr. Hergan received her medical degree from SUNY Upstate Medical University in Syracuse, NY in 2002. In 2008 she graduated from The University of California San Diego. She has published articles in the following journals: Journal of Urology and Urology. On article was regarding kidney stones and giving an oral medication to help pass the stones. The other was regarding an injection to help relieve the pain associated with prostate biopsies. These methods have since been used by urologists around the world.
Dr. Hergan grew up in upstate New York. She moved to the southern California in 2002 to do her residency and decided to stay. She moved to Hemet in September 2023. She enjoys spending time with her family and traveling. She is an avid skier she loves going to Mammoth. She is looking forward to treating your urological conditions.
Shahin Chandrasoma, MD, is one of the skilled urologists practicing at Pasadena Urological Medical Group in Pasadena, California. His mission is to provide comprehensive urological care to individuals living in Southern California.
A lifelong Los Angeleno, Dr. Chandrasoma spent a total of fifteen years at the University of Southern California, where he completed a Bachelor of Science in biological sciences, a Bachelor of Arts in creative writing, earned a Doctor of Medicine, and completed a residency in urology.
He then received additional fellowship training in minimally invasive urologic surgery, including laparoscopic/robotic surgery and endourology.
Dr. Chandrasoma is currently the only urologist in Pasadena with additional fellowship training in minimally invasive urology, including laparoscopy, surgical robotics, and endourology.
Outside of the office, Dr. Chandrasoma's interests include writing, art, film, and cooking. He lives in Pasadena with his wife and three children.
To schedule an appointment with Dr. Chandrasoma and the team at Pasadena Urological Medical Group, call the office or request an appointment online today.
Michael B. Bishai, MD, is one of the accomplished urologists practicing at Pasadena Urological Medical Group in Pasadena, California. He is committed to providing state-of-the-art urological care to individuals living in and around the Greater Los Angeles area.
Dr. Bishai was born in Cairo, Egypt, and came to California for his surgical and urological residencies at White Memorial Medical Center and the University of California at Davis.
He has proudly served the urologic needs of the community of Pasadena for over thirty years. To better serve the diverse communities of Southern California, Dr. Bishai is fluent in several languages, including English, Arabic, Armenian, and French.
Dr. Bishai believes it is essential to clearly explain to patients their condition and the recommended course of treatment. He takes time to explain their treatment options and answers any questions they may have.
Dr. Bishai lives in Los Angeles with his wife and twin sons, and his beloved dogs.
To schedule an appointment with Dr. Bishai and the team at Pasadena Urological Medical Group, call the office or request an appointment online at any time.
John W. Edwards, MD, is a board-certified urologist at Pasadena Urological Medical Group, providing complete urology care to people of all ages living in and around Pasadena, California, and throughout Los Angeles County.
Dr. Edwards began his professional pursuits at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), where he earned his undergraduate degree. He then enrolled at the California University of Science and Medicine (formerly the California College of Medicine), where he earned his Doctor of Medicine.
Before entering private practice, Dr. Edwards completed an internship at Kern Medical in Bakersfield, California (formerly Kern County General Hospital), and a general surgery residency at the United States Naval Hospital in San Diego, California.
Dr. Edwards has served in various positions during his career, including attending urologist, clinical instructor, and attending staff. He proudly holds membership in several professional organizations, including the American Urological Association and the American Board of Urology.
Dr. Edwards welcomes anyone seeking improved urological health to Pasadena Urological Medical Group.
“My very first time to enter this wonderful facility & I felt I was at home! The staff was fresh & ready to receive patients before 8:00 am! Dr. John Edwards, the patriarch, saw me exactly at the appointed time of 8:30 am. He asked me pointed questions, checked me, expressed clear opinion, prescribed medicine, gave work order for lab test & gave a follow-up appointment. ”