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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.

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.

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.

At Adonis Men’s Sexual Health Center, Faisal Ahmed, MD, Sameer Malhotra, MD, FACS, and Aaron Ovadia, MD provide high-quality sexual health care to men in West Los Angeles and Redondo Beach, California.

Adonis Men’s Sexual Health Center is a full-service sexual health practice. Men from all over Southern California visit both office locations to receive diagnosis and treatment of various sexual health problems, including erectile dysfunction, Peyronie’s disease, premature ejaculation, and testosterone imbalances. 

The providers also offer more specialized care, including male infertility evaluations and surgical procedures, like vasectomy –– a type of permanent male birth control. 

Adonis Men’s Sexual Health Center features state-of-the-art technology, including Dopper penile ultrasound and ViaSure™ low-intensity shockwave therapy for erectile dysfunction. All procedures are done onsite and performed by the in-house physicians.

The on-staff providers love working with men and helping them achieve healthier, happier sex lives. Both offices are open Monday through Friday and accept Saturday appointments by request. 

Call the nearest Adonis Men’s Sexual Health Center office to schedule a new patient appointment, or book your consultation online today. 

James J. Elist M.D, has been in private practice in Beverly Hills, California since 1982, specializing in urology, specifically in impotency, male sexual dysfunction, and infertility. Dr. Elist has served as the chairperson and a member of several committees at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center and other hospitals, including the Oncology Committee, Ethics Committee, Utilization Committee, ​and Medical Records Review Committee. Internationally, Dr. Elist has performed surgery and trained surgeons in the Middle East and Europe. Nationally, Dr. Elist is the first surgeon in the Los Angeles area to perform procedures involving penile prosthesis devices manufactured by American Medical Systems.

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SexBugs is a medical practice that offers exceptional telemedicine services to patients throughout the United States. Led by double board-certified in urogynecology and pelvic surgery, specialist Aram Bonni, MD, FACS, FACOG, SexBugs is based in Beverly Hills, California. 

With nearly 30 years of professional experience, Dr. Bonni provides comprehensive gynecological care, with an emphasis on sexually transmitted infection (STI) treatment, at SexBugs.

Dr. Bonni and the SexBugs team are proud to run a telemedicine-based practice. This means patients can turn to SexBugs for STI diagnosis, management, and treatment from anywhere in the United States through virtual services like audio and video chat. 

The team provides a wide range of telemedicine services, including the diagnosis and treatment of gonorrhea, chlamydia, human papillomavirus (HPV), and trichomoniasis. They also provide personalized family planning care and contraceptive services.

Dr. Bonni graduated from Ankara University in Turkey with honors in 1991. He later completed a general surgery residency through St. Joseph Mercy Hospital, a University of Michigan affiliated program in Ann Arbor, Michigan. He also completed an additional obstetrics and gynecology residency at Cook County Hospital and Rush University Medical Center in Chicago, Illinois, in 1998.  

With a passion for continuing education, Dr. Bonni completed a three-year combined urogynecology and reconstructive pelvic surgery fellowship in Harbor-UCLA and UCLA Medical Center programs in Los Angeles, California. He later went to Newport Beach Center for Surgery in California for a cosmetic surgery fellowship. 

Dr. Bonni is the only surgeon with approved fellowship training in both Urogynecology-Pelvic Surgery and Cosmetic Surgery. He is double board-certified in Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery and Obstetrics and Gynecology. He is board eligible by the American Board of Cosmetic Surgery. His scope of practice extends from gynecology, female bladder matters, urinary incontinence, and pelvic floor disorders to advanced and minimally invasive surgeries including robotic surgery. He also offers many state-of-the-art cosmetic gynecological surgeries such as Laser Vaginal Rejuvenation, Labioplasty, PRP and Stem Cell-enriched injections to enhance female sexual function as well as wellness and anti-aging treatments. He has lectured nationally and internationally. He is a member of many prestigious societies such as the American College of Surgeons, American Society of Laparoendoscopic Surgeons, and the American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery. Dr. Bonni is also a leading surgeon in Tubal Reversal Surgery and Essure Reversal Surgery.

Thanks to his extensive training, Dr. Bonni can deliver the most advanced and immediate treatments for sexually transmitted infections and diseases to patients in a cost-effective, comfortable, and safe environment.

To schedule an immediate telemedicine appointment at SexBugs, reserve your virtual visit online today.