Orange Coast Magazine Top Doctors 2026

DOCTORS

PHYSICIANS

THIS YEAR’S PHYSICIANS OF EXCELLENCE WERE JUDGED BY THE ORANGE COUNTY MEDICAL ASSOCIATION TO BE AMONG THE MOST ACCOMPLISHED AND CARING. How did the doctors get on this list? Turn to PAGE 57 for the selection process.

TOP DOCTORS 2026

Jason Cheung, MD

KP designates Kaiser Permanente physicians, who accept only those patients.

Allergy and Clinical Immunology

Warner Carr, MD

Food allergy, atopic dermatitis

Laguna Niguel (949) 364-2900

Wan-Yin Chan, MD

Immune deficiency, food allergy Orange (714) 633-6363

Sarah Field, MD

Eosinophilic esophagitis, eczema, food allergies

Orange (714) 633-6363

Donald Levy, MD Orange (714) 639-7847

Christina Schwindt, MD

Food allergies, asthma, environmental allergies, eczema Newport Beach (949) 791-3202

William N. Sokol, Jr., MD

Food allergy, hives, eczema, frequent infections Newport Beach (949) 645-3374

Anatomic & Clinical Pathology

Julio A. Ibarra, MD Breast pathology Orange

Anesthesiology

Kyle S. Ahn, MD Regional anesthesiology, medical education Orange (714) 456-6652

Melissa Chang, MD Orange (714) 456-7890

Obstetric anesthesia Fullerton (714) 619-5391

Daniel S. Choi, MD KP Regional anesthesiology Irvine (949) 932-5147

Ralph da Graca, MD Pediatric anesthesiology Santa Ana (714) 619-5383

Adam Djurdjulov, MD Obstetric anesthesia Newport Beach (949) 764-6954

R. Ryan Field, MD Orange (714) 456-5501

Kimberly M. Gimenez, MD Cardiac and regional anesthesia Orange (714) 456-6652

Anna L. Harris, MD Perioperative care

Orange (714) 456-5501

Tsengting John Hsieh, MD

Newport Beach (949) 764-6954

George Istaphanous, MD Pediatric anesthesia, special needs, dental sedation

Mission Viejo (949) 478-2741

Jack Kan, MD Information technology Newport Beach (949) 424-6422

Richard J. Kelly, MD Medical ethics Orange (714) 456-5462

Joseph K. Kim, MD Pediatric anesthesiology Santa Ana (714) 560-1580

Michelle Kim, MD

Newport Beach (949) 764-6954

Manoj Kulkarni, MD Pediatric anesthesiology

Santa Ana (714) 619-5383

Steve Lee, MD Outpatient anesthesiology

Orange (949) 463-8389

Erin McHale, MD Perioperative medicine, ambulatory anesthesia, GI anesthesia

Newport Beach (949) 764-5438

Harpaul Mehrok, MD KP Irvine (714) 644-3481

Debra E. Morrison, MD

Pediatric anesthesiology

Orange (714) 393-9521

Ariana M. Nelson, MD Aerospace medicine Orange (714) 456-5501

James Nguyen, MD Outpatient surgery and anesthesia Costa Mesa (949) 287-3722

Kyle Paredes, MD Orange (714) 456-5501

Lynnus Peng, MD Telehealth, medical legislation Orange (913) 585-5844

Ramin Rahimian, MD Obstetrics and regional anesthesia Orange (714) 456-5501

Aalap Shah, MD Pediatric anesthesiology Laguna Hills (206) 849-8439

Stephen J. Skahen, MD Neuroanesthesia Newport Beach (949) 466-3274

Kristin Smith, MD Obstetrical anesthesia and ambulatory surgery

Newport Beach (949) 764 6954

Anil Tiwari, MD Cardiac anesthesiology

Orange (714) 456-5261

WHAT IT’S LIKE TO …

Decide It’s

Not Over

Newport Beach’s Alexis Silva, 17, a singer-songwriter and daughter of “Real Housewives” alum Keni Silva, survived an adrenal gland tumor.

In eighth grade, I started getting really sick. I was exhausted all the time. My parents started to get concerned and took me to the doctor. They did a hormone panel and realized something was very off. My levels were so off hat they knew there had to be a tumor or something. They did a CT scan and found a 10-centimeter tumor on my adrenal gland.

My mom didn’t want to worry me, so she told me I had a small stomach cyst, which didn’t sound that bad. But she told me we had to go to the hospital. I was so confused. I was in this ward with other kids, and I realized I was the only one with hair. And I kept seeing things that were labeled like, “Chemotherapy Disposal,” and I started to wonder if I had cancer. After a few days, I really thought I must be dying. I was begging to go home, and no one would tell me anything.

Finally, I asked my dad, “Am I dying? Just tell me. I can take it.” And he said I wasn’t dying. So I asked, “Do I have cancer?” And he said, “I don’t know.” I was like, “Yes or no?” He told me I had a tumor, but they weren’t sure if it was cancerous because they couldn’t safely biopsy it. It was wrapped around my vena cava, a huge vein.

I had been so depressed, but for some reason, life got its color back. I thought, t he fight’s not over yet. I remember having a conversation with my oncologist, and her telling me how there was a 95 percent chance that I had adrenal cortical carcinoma, likely Stage II, and that I’d have to have chemotherapy, and it was literally going to be like hell. I looked up statistics that if I had this cancer, I wouldn’t live till 15. And that’s if I even survived the surgery. But I just wasn’t listening, because something in me told me I was going to be OK and that all these statistics didn’t have anything to do with me.

I had to wait a couple of weeks for the surgery, because they had to fly out specialists. It was a very difficult surgery, but they removed the whole tumor and one of my adrenal glands, and it turned out not to be cancerous.

I thought, I am so blessed. But also, why did I get to be OK when all these other kids had cancer? It wasn’t fair. Right now, 20 minutes from my school, other kids are battling cancer at CHOC. Nobody deserves to go through that. I decided to start a nonprofi, The Fight’s Not Over Foundation. We’ve raised $11,000 for childhood cancer care and research, and my music streams help fund it.

photograph by IRVIN RIVERA

I’ve always loved music. I’ve been singing Adele songs since I could speak. I’ve had the privilege of being mentored by Dionne Warwick’s son Damon Elliot, who is a producer, and I’ve gotten to meet Dolly Parton and have been mentored by Billy Ray Cyrus.

I came out with an album a few months ago, and there are songs on there that I wrote, like “Backseat Driver,” that tell my story about how when I was 14, I had to start my life over from scratch. And I don’t think that’s such a bad thing. I think starting over, at any age and for any reason, can be beautiful.

Trung Vu, MD Critical care medicine

Orange (714) 456-5501

Eric K. Wellmeyer, MD

Pediatric anesthesia

Santa Ana (714) 633-9111

Gregory Yoshikawa, MD Critical care medicine

Orange (714) 456-7890

Steve Yun, MD Dental office sedation

Orange (714) 904-2658

Ramin Zolfagari, MD KP Pediatric anesthesiology

Anaheim (714) 644-3442

Blood Banking/ Transfusion Medicine

Minh-Ha Tran DO Orange (714) 456-8925

Cardiovascular Disease

Ihab Alomari, MD

Structural heart disease

Mission Viejo (949) 364-3570

Ailin Barseghian El Farra, MD Interventional cardiology

Orange (714) 456-3868

Nikhil Bassi, MD

Preventive cardiology, cardiooncology

Newport Beach (949) 548-6634

Roxana

Ghashghaei, MD

Cardiac amyloidosis

Orange (714) 456-7890

Dipti Itchhaporia, MD

Newport Beach (949) 548-6634

Jin Kyung Kim, MD

Echocardiography, women's heart health

Orange (714) 456-3380

Fernando Mendoza, MD

Cardiac imaging, preventative cardiology

Los Alamitos (562) 598-3200

Ali Naqvi, MD

Cardio-oncology, cardiac imaging

Orange (714) 456-3868

Michael Panutich, MD

Atrial fibrillation, arryhthmias, ablation, watchman, pacemakers

Newport Beach (949) 548-9611

Pranav M. Patel, MD

Orange (714) 456-3868

Dennis Sarabi, MD

Newport Beach (949) 706-1114

Afnan R. Tariq, MD

Interventional cardiology, health technology and innovation

Orange (714) 456-3868

Shamail Tariq, MD

Fullerton (714) 446-5050

Child and Adolescent Psychiatry

Elliot Handler, MD

Psychodynamic psychotherapy, neurodivergence, patient-centered care

Newport Beach (888) 717-9355

Matt hew Koury, MD

Evidence-based care; sports psychiatry

Newport Beach (949) 891-0307

Hoang Dao Nguyen, MD

Eating disorders, neurodevelopmental disorders

Orange (714) 509-8232

Gayle Polsky, MD

Newport Beach (949) 891-0307

Child Neurology

Ira T. Lo tt , MD Research Down syndrome

Orange (714) 456-5333

Andrew McIntosh, MD

Epilepsy, neurodevelopmental disorders

Laguna Niguel (949) 249-3780

Rachel Pearson, MD

Pediatric stroke, pediatric traumatic brain injury

Orange (714) 509-7601

Ying Peng, MD

Epilepsy/EEG, neuromuscular/ EMG

Ladera Ranch (949) 215-6662

Sharief Taraman, MD

Orange (714) 509-8406

Minodora Totoiu, MD Down syndrome

Orange (714) 509-7555

Clinical Genetics and Genomics

June-Anne Gold, MD Medical genetics, Prader-Willi syndrome

Orange (714) 456-5792

Virginia E. Kimonis, MD

Orange (714) 456-5792

Critical Care Medicine

Michael Katz, MD Neurocritical care, advanced cardiovascular medicine, prevention Fullerton (714) 992-3969

Dermatology

Vince Afsahi, MD Skin cancer, laser, aesthetic dermatology

Tustin (714) 508-0754

Bita Bagheri, MD

Medical and cosmetic dermatology Newport Beach (949) 236 7900

Jason R. Castillo, MD KP

Micrographic dermatologic surgery/Mohs Irvine (833) 574-2273

Nika Cyrus, MD KP

Skin cancer, dermoscopy, complex medical dermatology

Mission Viejo (833) 574-2273

Linda T. Doan, MD

Dermatopathology Irvine (949) 824-1661

Linda Golkar, MD

Pediatric dermatology Yorba Linda (714) 577-6666

Van Hoang, MD KP

Medical dermatology, cosmetic dermatology Yorba Linda (833) 574-2273

Kristen M. Kelly, MD

Laser surgery, vascular birthmarks Irvine (949) 824-0606

Marit Kreidel, MD KP Irvine (949) 262-5600

Bonnie A. Lee, MD

Dermatopathology Orange (714) 456-5556

Patrick K. Lee, MD Mohs micrographic surgery Irvine (949) 824-0606

Natasha A. Mesinkovska, MD Irvine (949) 824-5515

Nathalie Nguyen, MD KP

Mission Viejo (833) 574-2273

Tanya Nino, MD

Micrographic dermatologic surgery (Mohs) Orange (714) 628-3208

Nissan Pilest, MD

Cosmetic dermatology

Irvine (949) 727-3800

Rana Rofagha Sajjadian, MD KP Mohs surgery Irvine (888) 988-2800

Hege Grande Sarpa MD KP

Mission Viejo (888) 988-2800

Melissa Shive, MD Mohs micrographic surgery, cosmetic dermatology Irvine (949) 824-0606

Janellen Smith, MD Oncodermatology Irvine (949) 824-5515

Jessica So, MD KP Yorba Linda (888) 988-2800

Silvia Song, MD KP Yorba Linda (833) 574-2273

Brian R. Toy, MD Medical, surgical and cosmetic dermatology

Mission Viejo (949) 364-6580

Aparche Yang, MD KP Dermatopathology Irvine (833) 574-2273

Sherry Youssef, MD KP Yorba Linda (888) 988-2800

DevelopmentalBehavioral Pediatrics

Peter J. Chung, MD Irvine (657) 579-4100

Thusa Sabapathy, MD

Autism, ADHD, anxiety Irvine (657) 579-4100

Diagnostic Radiology

Arash Anavim, MD Musculoskeletal radiology

Orange (714) 456-6921

Michael BrantZawadzki, MD

Newport Beach (949) 764-8958

Joseph E. Burns, MD Musculoskeletal imaging and interventions

Orange (714) 456-6921

Miles Chang, MD Body imaging and ultrasound

Irvine (949) 645-3534

Luke Cheung, MD Body imaging (ultrasound, MRI, CT)

Newport Beach (949) 764-5736

Hyung Won Choi, MD

Orange (714) 456-7890

Maryam GolshanMomeni, MD Musculoskeletal radiology, pediatric radiology Orange (714) 456-7237

Mohammad Helmy, MD Body imaging, ultrasound Orange (714) 456-6921

Roozbeh Houshyar, MD

Prostate cancer Orange (714) 456-6921

Michael Jung, MD Neuroradiology Irvine (949) 645-3534

Rony Kampalath, MD

Hepatocellular carcinoma and inflammatory bowel disease

Orange (714) 456-6921

Jinsoo Andrew Keyoung, MD MRI and oncology imaging

Newport Beach (949) 645 3534

Paul Kim, MD

Orange (714) 771-8360

Edward Kuoy, MD Neuroradiology

Orange (714) 456-6579

WHAT IT’S LIKE TO …

Turn Things Around

Thomas Phelps of Tustin lost 60 pounds and gained a host of healthy habits after being diagnosed with prediabetes.

In January 2020, I went in for my annual physical, and when I got my results back, quite frankly, I was very discouraged. I had high A1C, so I was prediabetic. I had high blood pressure. High cholesterol. I was with Kaiser Permanente, and they encouraged me to attend one of their Center for Healthy Living prediabetes classes. I kept putting it off. I was extremely busy at work. I even scheduled and canceled and rescheduled a couple of times. But they kept calling me and encouraging me to go. Finally, I committed to going, but because of some work meetings, I arrived 20 minutes late.

But they didn’t turn me away. They said, they’re well into the prediabetes class, but there’s a diabetes class that’s about to start if you want to just go to that instead. And I really appreciated that. I ended up learning a lot in that class. I realized that if I didn’t change my diet and my daily routine, I was headed toward a lot of health issues. I was under 50, and I knew I had hypertension and that I had gained weight over the years. But I didn’t do much to change my lifestyle. I traveled a lot. Ate out a lot. The indicators were there, but I had ignored them.

I took the chart they gave me about healthy eating, and I put it on my fridge. And in four months, I lost 35 pounds. I eventually lost 60 pounds total. People ask me all the time, what’s your secret? I say, “Two words, seven letters: Eat less.”

I had knee problems from a motorcycle accident where I’d torn my meniscus on both knees and had to get them surgically repaired. I had back problems. After losing weight, I can move around. I can jump around. I can do so many things.

When I was in high school, I got my black belt in taekwondo. So in my 40s, not having done martial arts in decades, I decided to start taking taekwondo classes with my daughter, who is 8. And I just got my seconddegree black belt.

Thanks, in part, to the ongoing guidance and support from my doctor Janet Solis at Kaiser, I’m no longer prediabetic. I no longer have high blood pressure.

I participated in the annual YMCA stair climb for the fi rst time this past September. I was always too afraid to do it. But I climbed 75 fl ights of stairs in about 20 minutes. And I recruited about nine other people to do it with me. What was amazing was seeing all the folks there trying their best. For some, it might have taken an hour or even two hours. But they did it. They weren’t

photograph by IRVIN RIVERA

afraid to try. And that meant a lot to me. It’s interesting to know that your story can inspire others. I posted about my journey on LinkedIn. I wanted to make the point that we might have good reasons to not do something. But you have to show up for yourself. You can’t let fear stop you from trying. And someone told me that it inspired them to get into marathons. And, so, I encourage people to share their stories because you never know whose lives you may touch.

Jessica Langer, MD Breast imaging Orange (714) 541-0101

January Lopez, MD Breast imaging Newport Beach (949) 764-5780

Kenneth Meng, MD Orange (714) 771-8360

Tan B. Nguyen, MD Musculoskeletal imaging Anaheim (714) 970-0200

Hieu Truong, MD Nuclear medicine and musculoskeletal imaging Orange (714) 771-8171

Irene Tsai, MD Breast imaging Orange (714) 456-6905

Marisa Tseng, MD Neuroradiology and cardiothoracic imaging Orange (714) 456-7890

Gary Ulaner, MD Nuclear radiology; molecular imaging and therapy Irvine (949) 557-0285

Nicolas von dem Bussche, MD Breast imaging and interventional procedures Irvine (949) 645-3534

Dan Vu, MD Thoracic and cardiac imaging Orange (714) 997-4762

Sco tt Williams, MD 3D imaging, artificial intelligence Irvine (949) 645-3534

Humberto Wong, MD Irvine (949) 645-3534

Vahid Yaghmai, MD Cancer imaging Orange (714) 456-7517

Jennifer Young, MD Breast imaging Orange (714) 456-7237

TOP DOCTORS 2026

Melissa Yu, MD Neuroradiology

Newport Beach (949) 510-8922

Emergency Medicine

Patrick Aguilera, MD

Fountain Valley (714) 966-8105

Eric Alcouloumre, MD

Newport Beach (949) 764 5689

Carrie Chandwani, MD Orange (714) 456-5705

Heesun Choi, DO

Emergency medicine

ultrasound Orange (714) 456-3714

Kelly Dodge, MD

Emergency medical services

Newport Beach (949)-764-5689

Darrin Fryer, MD

Newport Beach (949) 764-5689

William Green, MD

Emergency care treatment

innovations Newport Beach (949) 764-8376

Theodore Heyming, MD

Pre-hospital care

Orange (714) 543-8911

Albert Jin, MD KP Anaheim (714) 644-2800

Pascal Juang, MD Newport Beach (949) 764-8376

Timothy Korber, MD COVID; waiting room evaluation Fountain Valley (714) 966-8105

Shadi Lahham, MD KP Anaheim (714) 644-2800

Mark I. Langdorf, MD

Medical education and research Orange (714) 456-5239

Gregory S. Lasala, MD

Medical toxicology

Orange (714) 543-8911

Brian S. Lee, MD Physician leadership, philanthropy, clinical informatics Orange (714) 543-8911

Matt hew Mullarky, MD

Medical practice administration Orange (714) 543-8911

Todd Newton, MD KP Anaheim (714) 644-4103

Megan Boysen Osborn, MD

Medical education, obesity medicine Orange (714) 456-8934

Karin Reed, MD Critical care Irvine (949) 517-3010

Je ff rey Rey, MD Laguna Beach (949) 499-2002

Michael S. Ri tt er, MD

Mission Viejo (949) 365-2202

Ronald J. Rivera, MD Health equity, advocacy, education, LGBTQ+ healthcare Orange (714) 456-5705

Melissa Rudolph, MD Quality, informatics, and medical staff leadership Orange (714) 543-8911

Lindsey C. Spiegelman, MD ED administration and clinical informatics Orange (714) 456-5239

Daniel B. Starr, MD Physician assistant education Orange (714) 543-8911

Alisa Wray, MD Orange (714) 456-5705

Christepher Yao, MD

Epidemiology

Orange (714) 543-8911

Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism

Nairi Berner, MD Irvine (888) 333-4673

Priya Khanijou Shah, MD

Thyroid cancer, RFA, diabetes, osteoporosis Orange (714) 771-5700

Samar Singh, MD Irvine (888) 333-4673

Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery

Rami Batniji, MD

Deep plane facelift, necklift, browlift, rhinoplasty

Newport Beach (949) 650-8882

Steven Daines, MD

Deep plane face and neck lift

Newport Beach (949) 209-1622

Alexis D. Furze, MD

Nasal and sinus surgery

Newport Beach (949) 389-6673

Raymond Lee, MD

Facelift, necklift, blepharoplasty, liposuction, lasers, skincare

Newport Beach (949) 706-2277

Simon Madorsky, MD

Facelift, rhinoplasty, skin cancer reconstruction

Newport Beach (949) 200-1615

Sunny Park, MD

Rhinoplasty, facial reconstruction, facial rejuvenation

Newport Beach (949) 873-5089

Brian J.F. Wong, MD

Aesthetic rhinoplasty, revision rhinoplasty, nasal reconstruction Irvine (714) 456-7017

Family Medicine

Matt hew Abinante, DO Entrepreneur, telehealth, health/ wellness

Huntington Beach (714) 916-5210

Fred Alamshaw, DO KP

Medical volunteer Yorba Linda (888) 988-2800

James Ashizawa, MD

San Juan Capistrano (949) 661-9600

Fouzia Asif, MD Lifestyle medicine; geriatric medicine Tustin (714) 505-7110

Thomas Badin, MD Acute and preventative medicine

Santa Ana (714) 835-9441

Maryam Bahadori, MD KP La Palma (714) 562-2332

Mariam Behbehani, DO Leadership Irvine (949) 899-8309

Neetu Bhola, MD KP Geriatrics Anaheim (714) 279-4594

Lance C. Brunner, MD KP Administration, patient safety and quality Brea (833) KP4CARE

Ming Ying Chen, DO KP Physician education, medical mission

Santa Ana (888) 988-2800

Kara Cummins, MD KP

Graduate medical education Santa Ana (714) 967-4766

Alec V. Does, MD KP Hypertension Yorba Linda (833) 574-2273

Liza Eshilian-Oates, MD KP Women’s health Anaheim (888) 988-2800

Fred Galluccio, MD Peace and social justice, ecology, homelessness Newport Beach (949) 646-4865

Quynh-Hoa T. Le, DO KP

Santa Ana (833) 574-2273

Lucio Loza, MD KP Brea (833) 574-2273

Trang Luc, DO KP Promote physician wellness

Garden Grove (833) 574-2273

Karra Marh, MD KP Tustin (833) 574-2273

José Mayorga, MD Anaheim (888) 499-9303

Andreea McIver, DO KP Preventive care Irvine (833) 574-2273

Sco tt McIver, DO KP Aliso Viejo (833) 574-2273

Sofia Meraz, MD KP Women's health, behavioral health, community health Santa Ana (714) 967-4777

Sushant Mohleji, MD KP Hypertension

Santa Ana (833) 574-2273

Naheed Momand, DO KP Anaheim (833) 574-2273

Timothy A. Munzing, MD KP

Santa Ana (714) 967-4736

WHAT

IT’S LIKE TO … Face Breast Cancer Together

Kristina Walters and her mother Jean Reding of Orange were diagnosed with breast cancer within days of one another.

ristina Walters: In February of 2025, we went in for our mammograms at Hoag Breast Center in Newport Beach a few days apart. We didn’t have any lumps or anything. They were routine visits. My mom got a call to come in for an ultrasound because they had found something. And a few days later, I got the same call. We each got biopsies and my mom found out fi rst that she had Stage I breast cancer. I was planning to go with my mom to her appointment at Hoag. I’m an only child and I always go with my parents to their appointments. And they actually called me that morning and said, “Can you come in for your results?” And I just knew right away. I went in and it was basically the same as my mom’s, except she had it in both breasts and I only had it in one. But we both had caught it early.

KJean Reding: It was very surreal. Of course, no one plans for this kind of thing. We went to each other’s appointments so we kind of got to hear everything explained to us twice, which was good because when you’re told you have cancer, you’re so emotional and you can’t really take it all in. Luckily our doctor (breast and oncoplastic surgeon Elizabeth C. Kraft) has all sorts of podcasts and other information on her website, which was helpful.

K.W.: Things are so different now with breast cancer. It’s not a death sentence. And we’re so lucky to have this amazing breast center in our backyard. They really took care of everything.

J.R.: We didn’t have to remember who to call or what to do. They made all the appointments for us and called us all the time to let us know what the next steps were. I can’t say enough good things about Hoag. And the surgery—it’s not like when my husband’s grandmother had breast cancer and they’d have to lop off he entire breast. They did the lumpectomy and reconstruction at the same time.

K.W.: That was the really cool silver lining. Of course you’re anxious, but you also get to have new breasts out of this. It kind of takes your mind off he negative.

J.R.: We both had to have radiation. I had more because it was both breasts and I think a little deeper. But thankfully no chemo.

K.W.: When my mom fi nished her radiation, they let me go with her and ring the bell together, and we had my dad and my husband and my kids with us. It was very emotional and super special. And it kind of closed the door on it a bit. Of course, we still have to get mammograms every six months for a couple of years, but we’re fi ne with that. My mom and I still look at each other like, how did this happen to us at the same time? What are the odds? I defi nitely went out and bought a lotto ticket. Didn’t win, but I guess we’re winners anyway because both of us are still here to talk about it.

Patricia M. Ng, MD KP

Obesity medicine Yorba Linda (888) 988-2800

Tan Q. Nguyen, MD Medical education, medical humanities, underserved populations

Anaheim (714) 456-7002

Andrew S. Nobe, MD Sports medicine Irvine (714) 456-7016

Jo Lieberman Pan, MD

Preventative care and women's health Fountain Valley (714) 797-3388

Andrew M. Park, MD KP Foothill Ranch (833) 574-2273

Hemesh Patel, DO KP

Regulatory medicine

Huntington Beach (888) 988-2800

Diane Pham, MD KP Women's health

La Palma (833) 574-2273

Tyler Syndergaard, MD KP Yorba Linda (833) 574-2273

Laura Tangredi, DO Orange (714) 639-2600

Jose tt e Thompson, MD KP

Santa Ana (888) 988-2800

James Ting, MD Sports medicine, ultrasound procedures, regenerative medicine Newport Beach (949) 722-7038

Baotran N. Vo, MD Reproductive health, office procedures Irvine (714) 456-7016

Kenneth Williams, DO

Hair restoration Irvine (949) 333-2999

TOP DOCTORS 2026

Family MedicineGeriatric Medicine

Elham Arghami MD Orange (714) 456-7890

Family

MedicineSports Medicine

James Hwang, MD KP

Musculoskeletal ultrasound guided minimally invasive procedures Irvine (888) 988-2800

Gastroenterology

Donald Abrahm, MD Newport Beach (949) 631-2670

C. Gregory Albers, MD

Colorectal cancer screening and general gastroenterology Orange (714) 456-6745

Jose Luis Aranez, MD

Advanced endoscopy Fountain Valley (714) 861-4620

Philip T. Chen, MD

Cap assisted underwater colonoscopy Irvine (949) 502-5572

Andrew Q. Giap, MD KP

Endoscopic ultrasound biliary and advanced endoscopy Anaheim (833) 574-2273

John G. Lee, MD Orange (714) 456-7628

Roxanne Giselle Lim, MD

Acid reflux, gluten allergy, bacterial overgrowth Newport Beach (949) 645-1967

Christina Ling, MD Orange (888) 717-4463

Nimisha Parekh, MD

Inflammatory bowel disease, medical education Orange (714) 456-6745

Abhay Parikh, MD Newport Beach (949) 548-6632

Sandra Sunhee Park, MD Inflammatory bowel disease (UC and Crohn's) Orange (714) 456-6745

Kumkum Patel, MD IBS, esophageal/ anorectal motility, pelvic dysfunction Tustin (949) 298-7112

Jason B. Samarasena, MD Interventional GI Orange (714) 456-6745

David B. Stanton, MD Gastroesophageal reflux disease Orange (714) 835-5100

Geriatric Medicine

Lisa M. Gibbs, MD Falls, frailty, dementia, population health Orange (714) 456-5530

Sonia Sehgal, MD Healthy aging Orange (714) 456-5530

Steven Tam, MD Orange (714) 456-5530

Gynecologic Oncology

Lisa N. Abaid, MD Robotic surgery, cancer genetics Newport Beach (949) 642-1361

John V. Brown, MD Robotic surgery, ovarian cancer surgery, chemotherapy Newport Beach (949) 642-1361

Noah Rodriguez, MD KP Gynecologic cancers Irvine (949) 932-5689

TOP DOCTORS 2026

Jay P. Shah, MD KP

Minimally invasive surgery

Irvine (888) 988-2800

Devansu Tewari, MD KP

Gynecologic cancers, cancer prevention Irvine (888) 988-2800

Krishnansu Tewari, MD

Orange (714) 456-8020

Jill Tseng, MD

Orange (714) 456-8000

Gynecology

Christine Chai, MD

Menopause

Newport Beach (949) 631-1333

Patricia Korber, MD

Contraception, menopause

Newport Beach (949) 423-7384

Heather Macdonald, MD

Breast surgery Irvine (949) 557-0186

Marc Winter, MD

Minimally invasive gynecologic surgery Irvine (949) 829-5500

Hematology

Elizabeth Brem, MD

Lymphoma, myeloma, CLL

Orange (714) 456-8000

Stefan O. Ciurea, MD

Stem cell transplantation, cellular therapy

Orange (714) 456-8000

Zahra Pakbaz, MD

Noncancer

hematology, including hemoglobinopathies, thalassemia, iron Orange (714) 456-8000

Lauren PinterBrown, MD

Hematology/ medical oncology, lymphoma Irvine (714) 456-8000

Richard Van E tt en MD

Leukemia and HSCT

Orange (714) 456-8031

Hematology and Medical Oncology

Deepa Jeyakumar, MD

Orange (714) 456-5153

Bhavana Pathak, MD

Breast and integrative oncology

Orange (714) 571-5900

Tingting Tan, MD

Lung cancer, breast cancer

Newport Beach (949) 763-2204

Internal Medicine

Hany Bashandy, MD

Hospital medicine

Newport Beach (949) 764-4624

Emilie Chow, MD

Orange (714) 456-7016

Jane D. Curtis, MD

Solving complicated diagnoses

Santa Ana (714) 288-3230

Susan Hodes, MD KP Hospitalist medicine, lifestyle medicine, geriatrics

Anaheim (888) 988-2800

Ke-Qin Hu, MD Various liver diseases

Orange (888) 717-4463

Patt y Huang, MD

Hospital medicine

Newport Beach (877) 742-4624

Sonali L. Iyer, MD

Hospital medicine, perioperative medicine

Orange (714) 456-5726

Anh Le, MD

Pediatrics, breastfeeding medicine

Irvine (949) 824-5301

David Liao, MD

Irvine (949) 873-6181

Melanie Lin, MD

Preventative care

Anaheim (888) 499-9303

Joseph T. Ling, MD Preventative medicine

Newport Beach (949) 791-3001

Michael Liu, MD KP

Wellness

Anaheim (888) 988-2800

Sadia Moinuddin, MD

Obesity and lifestyle medicine

Anaheim (714) 494-6888

Priya Bhatia Monahan, MD KP

Hospital medicine, wellness, yoga Irvine (949) 932-5000

Bavani

Nadeswaran, MD

Bariatric medicine

Orange (714) 456-8773

Edward L. Nelson, MD

Hematologic malignancies, lymphoma

Orange (714) 456-5153

Hoang Anh Nguyen, MD

Hospital medicine

Orange (714) 456-7890

Maryam Rahimi, MD

Orange (714) 456-7016

Virgil S. Raymundo, MD

Hospital medicine

Orange (714) 456-5726

Bobby Sasson, MD

Medical education, care for underserved Irvine (714) 456-7016

Amy Teresi, MD Endocrinology

Newport Beach (949) 644-3568

Tuan Trinh, MD Fullerton (714) 992-3969

WHAT IT’S LIKE TO …

Keep on Playing

Longtime Huntington Beach resident Johnny Kleker is a big band musician and cancer survivor.

Iwas born in 1937, and I grew up listening to big band music, swing, and the music of the ’40s. I was hooked.

I’m a trumpet player and I have my own band—The Johnny Kleker Big Band. It’s about 18 to 20 pieces. We play all the hits—“In the Mood,” “A String of Pearls,” quite a bit of gospel, too. We have a free concert every third Saturday at Long Beach First Church of the Nazarene.

Last spring, we played at the opening ceremony of the City of Hope Seacliff utpatient cancer center in Huntington Beach.

In 2019, I was in the hospital for a kidney stone. And when they gave me a CT scan, they found out I had prostate cancer. And I also had cancer in both lungs. I was a little shocked. I didn’t have any pain or anything. No symptoms.

I went to City of Hope. And I didn’t really worry. I just let them take care of me. They gave me Lupron (hormone therapy) for my prostate and started me on infusions every three weeks for my lungs. I actually enjoyed the infusions. Gave me a chance to relax. Sometimes I’d nap for an hour. It was great.

In September, I got sick and I was in the hospital for seven days. They wanted to keep me longer, but I told my doctor, Nishan Tchekmedyian, “You’ve got to get me out of here. I have a concert I have to go to.”

I call him Nishan. He’s become more of my friend than just a doctor. He makes sure that everything comes out OK. They found out that the infusions had actually caused me to develop Type I diabetes. It’s a very rare side effect. Nishan was shocked when I developed the diabetes because he said it was less than a one percent chance. But I guess I’m a one percenter.

Since then, I’ve been doing pretty well in my health physically and mentally. I still have to take some pills for my prostate, but my lung cancer is stable. We’re just trying to get the insulin levels right for my diabetes. We haven’t quite figured that out perfectly yet. But they’re right on top of it.

I was in a number of bands, about three or four. And I’ve had to cut back on my playing and drop out of some of them. The trumpet is a very physical type of instrument. You have to be quite strong to play it. You have to control the air. So I had to cut back a bit—not as many solos. But I’m 87 years old, so I guess that’s OK.

I’ve given the problem to God, and I have faith that God’s allowing the doctors to heal me.

To be selected for the 2026 Physicians of Excellence, applicants were required to meet the following baseline criteria:

 Be certified by a member board of the American Board of Medical Specialties, a member board of the American Board of Osteopathic Medical Specialties, or an equivalency board recognized by the Medical Board of California or Osteopathic Medical Board of California

 Be in good standing with Medical Board of California or Osteopathic Medical Board of California

 Maintain primary practice in O.C. for the past five years (post‑residency, fellowship training)

 Be in practice within specialty field for the past five years (post‑residency, fellowship training)

Applicants were required to meet at least two of these four criteria, as determined by the Selection Committee Discretion was used.

PHYSICIAN LEADERSHIP

 Recent (within past three years) positions as an elected or appointed member of a medical organization. Excludes full‑time paid administrative positions, though a paid position as a medical director is acceptable.

 Recent (within past three years) elected/appointed positions as a member of a peer review organization/journal.

TEACHING/MENTORING/MEDICAL RESEARCH/SCIENTIFIC ADVANCES

 Recent (within past three years, with at least one in past year) medical school or university faculty appointment and/or involvement in teaching of other physicians, medical students, and pre‑med students, or other healthcare professionals on an ongoing basis.

 Delivering medical education (within past three years, with at least one in past year)

 Currently (within three years) active in peer‑reviewed clinical research activities, have unique skills within field of nomination. Pharmaceutical clinical trials do not qualify.

HUMANITARIAN SERVICE

Current (within past three years, with at least one in past year) activities and names of affiliated organizations while serving as a volunteer physician outside applicant’s regular practice, not receiving compensation, or philanthropic activities supporting medicine. This does not include providing care as part of applicant’s regular practice for which applicant was not compensated.

UNIQUE CONTRIBUTIONS AND COMMUNITY SERVICE

 Current (within one year) significant community leadership positions such as PTA president, school board member, youth coach, scout leader, etc.

 Community service outside medicine, or other unique contributions

Orange County Medical Association Executive Commi tt ee, 2025

Crispina Chong, Han, MD – President

Connie Bartle tt , DO – President E lect

Anjalee Galion, MD – Secretary/Treasurer Shalini Shah, MD, MBA – Immediate Past President

Physicians of Excellence Selection Committee Members of the OCMA Executive Committee and the Physicians of Excellence Selection Committee are not eligible to be selected as a Physician of Excellence.

Connie Bartle tt , DO – Chair, OCMA Physician Recognition Committee, President Elect, OCMA Board of Directors; Chief Medical Officer, National Healthcare and Housing Advisors; Advisory Board member, Advance OC.

Angelia Sidarta, DO V ice Chair, OCMA Physician Recognition Committee, OCMA Board of Directors

Amber Burne tt e, MD – Assistant Area Medical Director, Kaiser Permanente Orange County; Chief of Service A llergy & Immunology, Kaiser Permanente Orange County; Board of Directors, Orange County Medical Association

Vivien Chan, MD, DFAPA, DFAACAP, CPE Chief of Psychiatry & Mental Health Services, Student Health Center, UCI; Professor, Department of Psychiatry & Human Behavior, Volunteer Clinical Faculty UCI Health

Laura Dang Managing Director, Private Client Advisor at Bank of America Private Bank, OCMA Business Partner

Nicholas J. Dolle Vice President, Financial Advisor, Morgan Stanley

Darla S. Holland, MD, Past President, Orange County Medical Association; Delegate, CMA House of Delegates, Partner Emeritus, Southern California Permanente Medical Group

Neal M. Lonky MD, MPH – Partner Emeritus, Southern California Permanente Medical Group, Clinical Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology, UC Irvine School of Medicine

Sara May Regional Vice President, Hospital Association of Southern California

Kathy W. Nichols, Esq. – Senior Associate, Carlson & Jayakumar LLP; Board Member, Orange County Bar Association, Health Care Section; Women in Medicine Committee Member, Orange County Medical Association

Doreen Rioux, DO – Retired Family practice physician at Providence St Jude Heritage Medical Group, 13 year recipient of Physician of Excellence Award

Joanna Tan, MD – Past President, Orange County Medical Association; Chair, Physician Wellness, Providence St. Jude & Joseph Heritage Medical Group; Former CMA Trustee; Past Chair, CMA Medium Size Group Practice Forum. Delegate, CMA Medium Size Group Practice Forum

William Woo, MD – Orange County Medical Association Past President; Assistant Chief of Family Medicine, Kaiser Permanente Orange County; Clinical Faculty, Kaiser Permanente Bernard J. Tyson School of Medicine, Volunteer Clinical Faculty, University of California Irvine School of Medicine; Volunteer Clinical Faculty, University of California Riverside School of Medicine; Past President, California Academy of Family Physicians Orange County Chapter; Co lead Kaiser Permanente Asian Pacific Islander Association Southern California, Garden Grove PD SWAT Team Physician.

Brandon Marchy, MBA Chief Executive Officer, Orange County Medical Association

Mark Morones , Director of Membership, Orange County Medical Association

Members of the OCMA Executive Committee and the Physicians of Excellence Selection Committee are not eligible to be selected as a Physician of Excellence.

TOP DOCTORS 2026

Samy A. Younis, MD

Behavioral health including detoxification Irvine (949) 451-9292

Melanie Zabow, MD KP

Aliso Viejo (949) 425-3226

Internal Medicine with a Focused Practice in Hospital Medicine

Alpesh N. Amin, MD Anticoagulation Orange (714) 456-3785

Weston Chandler, MD Hospitalist

Newport Beach (949) 873-6181

Alex Leung, MD Fullerton (714) 447-5027

Interventional Cardiology

Michael Chan, MD

Complex coronary interventions

Orange (714) 543-5555

Parham Parto, MD

Newport Beach (949) 650-2400

Arnold Seto, MD Pacemakers, PFO closure, quality of care

Los Alamitos (562) 598-3200

Interventional Radiology

Nadine AbiJaoudeh, MD Oncology Orange (714) 456-6921

Kevin M. Burns, MD Interventional oncology

Mission Viejo (949) 364-4891

Dayantha Fernando, MD Orange (714) 456-7158

Alexander Misono MD Innovation, medical devices Irvine (949) 764-7365

Trushar Patel, MD Interventional oncology, vascular and venous disease

Newport Beach (949) 764-7365

Maternal-Fetal Medicine

Judith Chung, MD

Diabetes in pregnancy

Orange (714) 456-5967

Afshan Hameed, MD

Cardio-obstetrics, anticoagulation, CVD risk assessment

Orange (714) 456-5967

Tamera Hatfield, MD

Preconception care, maternal medical conditions

Orange (714) 456-5967

Jennifer Jolley, MD

Prenatal diagnosis, fetal medicine, multiple gestations

Orange (714) 456-5967

James T. Kurtzman, MD

Twins, preterm birth prevention, diagnostic ultrasound

Irvine (949) 336-7337

Carol Major, MD

Gestational diabetes, preterm labor, multiple gestations

Orange (714) 456-5967

Manuel Porto, MD

Multiple gestation, fetal anomalies

Orange (714) 456-2911

Medical Oncology

Samina Ahmed, MD KP Anaheim (888) 988-2800

Farshid Dayyani, MD

GI oncology

Orange (714) 456-8000

Nataliya Mar, MD Genitourinary cancers

Orange (714) 456-8107

Minh Nguyen, MD

Newport Beach (949) 646-6441

Arash Rezazadeh

Kalebasty, MD

Genitourinary oncology

Orange (714) 456-8000

Wade Smith, MD

Breast cancer

Newport Beach (949) 873-0493

Jennifer Valerin, MD Orange (714) 456-8000

Jason Zell, DO Colorectal cancer, cancer prevention, clinical trials Orange (714) 456-5151

Neonatal Medicine

Muhammad Aslam, MD Orange (714) 456-6933

Fayez BanyMohammed, MD Orange (714) 456-6933

Christine Bixby, MD Human milk and breastfeeding Orange (714) 509-4373

Rebecca Coleman, MD Orange (714) 456-6933

Jung Hwang, DO Infection prevention

Orange (714) 997-3000

Sudeep Kukreja, MD Medical volunteerism

Orange (714) 509-4373

Jina Lim, MD Orange (714) 509-4373

Steven Lu, MD KP Anaheim (888) 988-2800

Katarzyna Tesmer, MD Medical aesthetics Orange (714) 509-3096

Cherry Uy, MD Orange (714) 456-6933

NeonatalPerinatal Medicine

Irfan Ahmad, MD Neonatal surgery, quality improvement Orange (714) 509-3096

Daryoush Bassiri, MD Neonatal transport and educational outreach Orange (714) 509-3096

Kushal Bhakta, MD Orange (714) 509-4374

Vijay Dhar, MD Brain cooling, nitric oxide Orange (714) 509-3096

Marielle H. Nguyen, MD KP Developmental care premature infant Anaheim (714) 644-7040

Lavonne Sheng, MD Antibiotic stewardship Fullerton (714) 509-3096

Sandra ShortBartle tt , MD KP Neonatal resuscitation, quality, peer review Irvine (949) 932-7040

Nephrology

Behzad

Alimohammadi, MD KP ESRD and home dialysis Irvine (949) 932-2507

Stephanie Cheung, MD KP Anaheim (888) 988-2800

Antoney Ferrey, MD Kidney and pancreas transplant Orange (714) 456-8441

Ramy Hanna, MD Glomerular disease Orange (714) 456-5142

Wei Ling Lau, MD

Vascular health in CKD, gut microbiome Orange (714) 456-5142

Payal Mi tt al, MD KP Anaheim (888) 988-2800

Tam Pham, MD KP

Irvine (833) 574-2273

U tt am Reddy, MD

Kidney transplantation

Orange (714) 456-5142

Ekamol

Tantis att amo, MD

Kidney diseases, hypertension, pancreas-kidney transplantation

Orange (714) 456-5142

Neurology

Yama Akbari, MD

Neurocritical care, coma, consciousness, cardiac arrest

Irvine (714) 456-6808

Sanaz Att aripour Isfahani, MD Movement disorders

Irvine (714) 456-7720

Mark J. Fisher, MD

Stroke

Orange (714) 456-7720

Joey R. Gee, DO Headache, dementia, brain trauma

San Clemente (949) 388-1060

Namita Goyal, MD

Neuromuscular medicine

Orange (714) 456-2332

Xiao-Tang Kong, MD

Orange (714) 456-7214

Lilit Mnatsakanyan, MD

Epilepsy

Orange (714) 456-6203

Tahseen Moz aff ar, MD

Neuromuscular disorders and neuromuscular pathology

Orange (714) 456-7352

Mona Sazgar, MD

Orange (714) 456-6203

Nuclear Medicine

Sindu Alexander MD

Theranostics

Orange (714) 456-6517

Obstetrics and Gynecology

Morris Ahdoot, MD

Menopause, HRT, infertility Irvine (949) 453-1173

N. Elizabeth Arovas, MD KP

Minimally invasive gynecological surgery, cervical dysplasia

Santa Ana (888) 988-2800

Leon J. Baginski, MD

Endometriosis, robotic surgery, high-risk obstetrics

Mission Viejo (949) 276-6266

Donna Baick, MD

Chronic pelvic pain, menopause, vaginal hysterectomy

Tustin (714) 838-8408

Julisa Bravo, MD KP Education, mentoring and obstetrics

Santa Ana (888) 988-2800

Jennifer Butler, MD OB/Gyn hospital medicine

Orange (714) 456-7733

Nkiruka Chuba, MD

Minimally invasive gynecologic surgery

Orange (714) 456-6853

Christopher Donnelly, MD KP

Minimally invasive surgery

Santa Ana (888) 988-2800

Felice Gersh, MD

PCOS, menopause, female hormones Irvine (949) 753-7475

Debra R. Gierut, MD KP

Perimenopause/ menopause management

San Juan Capistrano (888) 988-2800

Tabetha Harken, MD Irvine (714) 456-7002

Christina Hong, MD KP

Minimally invasive surgery, human papilloma virus Irvine (888) 988-2800

Candace Howe, MD

Menopause, pain, high-risk obstetrics Newport Beach (949) 646-2800

Cambria Kang, MD KP

Transgender care, value-based care Irvine (888) 988-2800

Lisa Karamardian, MD Newport Beach (949) 644-2722

Christine Kim, MD OB hospitalist medicine, medical education Orange (714) 456-7733

Michael Krychman, MD

Sexual medicine, survivorship care, menopause Orange (714) 456-8000

Jasmine Patel, MD Family planning and reproductive health Orange (714) 456-2911

Cecilia A. Perez, MD KP

Minimally invasive gynecologic surgery, lifestyle medicine

San Juan Capistrano (833) 574-2273

Rachel Perry, MD Complex family planning Orange (714) 456-5967

Paula Richter, MD KP

Minimally invasive gynecology Irvine (888) 988-2800

Sepideh Samzadeh, MD KP

Minimally invasive GYN surgery, pelvic pain

Santa Ana (888) 988-2800

Rebecca Sauer, MD Gynecology, robotic surgery, menopause

Yorba Linda (714) 790-8600

Be tt y Shen, MD KP Irvine (888) 988-2800

Diana Spak, MD KP

Minimally invasive gynecologic surgery Anaheim (888) 988-2800

Jonathan G. Steller, MD

Gynecologic and reproductive health in space

Orange (714) 456-5967

Lawrence Werlin, MD

Reproductive medicine/preimplantation genetic disorders

Newport Beach (949) 287-5600

Alison Wu, MD

Obstetrics and gynecology hospitalist

Laguna Hills (949) 829-5500

Occupational Medicine

Sco tt E. Hardy, MD

Toxicology, orthopedic injuries

Santa Ana (714) 337-5897

Ophthalmology

Sean Adrean, MD Retina, macula, vitreous diseases

Fullerton (714) 738-4620

Rahul Bhola, MD

Orange (714) 509-4475

Andrew W. Browne, MD

Irvine (949) 824-4122

Sanford Chen, MD Disease and surgery of the retina

Newport Beach (949) 646-3242

R. Wade Crow, MD

Giant cell arteritis, temporal arteritis

Irvine (949) 824-7944

Sonia B. Dhoot, MD

Medical and surgical retina

Laguna Hills (949) 951-2020

Rishi Doshi, MD KP

Medical retina

Tustin (888) 988-2800

Lilangi

Ediriwickrema, MD

Oculofacial plastic and orbital surgery

Irvine (949) 824-3476

Charles W.G. Eifrig, MD

Retina

Laguna Hills (949) 707-5125

Melanie Ho Erb, MD

Cosmetic eyelid surgery, fillers, neurotoxins, lasers

Irvine (949) 727-0102

Marjan Farid, MD

Cataract, cornea, refractive surgery

Irvine (949) 824-2020

Gregg Feinerman, MD

Cataract and refractive surgery

Newport Beach (949) 631-4780

Sumit (Sam) Garg, MD

Cornea/cataract

Irvine (949) 824-2020

Ronald N. Gaster, MD

Corneal crosslinking for keratoconus

Fountain Valley (855) 393-3622

Charlo tt e Gore, MD

Irvine (949) 824-4122

Mrinali Gupta, MD

Vitreoretinal diseases and surgery

Laguna Hills (949) 707-5125

Carl T. Hartman, MD

Cataract surgery including light adjustable lenses

Los Alamitos (562) 531-2020

John Hwang, MD

Retina

Laguna Hills (949) 707-5125

Je ff rey Joseph, MD

Oculoplastic surgery

Newport Beach (949) 424-3524

Peter Joson, MD

Glaucoma and cataract surgery

Laguna Hills (949) 489-2218

Sanjay Kedhar, MD

Irvine (949) 824-3134

Ahsan M. Khan, MD KP

Cataract and glaucoma

Yorba Linda (888) 988-2800

Brian T. Kim, MD

Medical retina and cataract

Laguna Hills (949) 951-2020

Kenneth B Krantz, MD KP

Oculoplastic surgery

Santa Ana (888) 988-2800

Baruch D. Kuppermann, MD Retina Irvine (949) 824-8089

Ken Lin, MD

Cataract and glaucoma surgery

Irvine (949) 824-7944

Wenjing Liu, MD

Oculofacial plastic surgery

Newport Beach (949) 200-6838

Stephanie Lu, MD

Retina

Irvine (949) 824-3476

Desmond McGuire, MD

Medical and surgical retina

Santa Ana (714) 543-6020

TOP DOCTORS 2026

Ashish Manilal

Mehta, MD KP

Pediatric ophthalmology and adult strabismus

Yorba Linda (714) 864-9501

Mitul Mehta, MD

Irvine (949) 824-2020

Sameh Mosaed, MD Cataract and glaucoma surgery

Irvine (949) 824-2020

Nika Omid, MD

Laser cataract surgery, cosmetic eyelid surgery

Irvine (949) 652-2020

Rajiv R. Rathod, MD Retina

Santa Ana (714) 972-8432

Samir Shah, MD

Laser refractive cataract surgery

Huntington Beach (714) 965-9696

Shaival Shah, MD KP

Pediatric ophthalmology and adult strabismus

Tustin (888) 988-2800

Audrey Tai, DO Cataract, cornea, refractive surgery

Mission Viejo (949) 889-2020

Jeremiah Tao, MD Oculofacial plastic and orbital surgery

Irvine (949) 824-7944

Michael K. Tran, MD Cataract, glaucoma, diabetic retinopathy

Fountain Valley (714) 839-2077

Matt hew Wade, MD Cornea, cataracts and refractive surgery

Irvine (949) 824-6256

Ye Elaine Wang, MD Glaucoma and cataracts

Laguna Hills (949) 951-2020

Alison Wong, MD KP Cataract surgery La Palma (833) 574-2273

Timothy You, MD Retina Santa Ana (714) 972-8432

Jared Younger, MD Robotic laser cataract surgery Fountain Valley (714) 546-2020

Kevin R. Yuhan, MD KP Cornea Mission Viejo (888) 988-2800

Otolaryngology/ Facial Plastic Surgery

William C. Cohen, DO Orange (714) 628-1313

Otolaryngology/ Head and Neck Surgery

Gurpreet Ahuja, MD Pediatric airway; ear, nose, throat disorders Orange (714) 633-4020

William B. Armstrong, MD Head/neck cancer, thyroid and parathyroid Orange (714) 456-5753

Ashley Balaker, MD Irvine (949) 364-4361

Naveen D. Bhandarkar, MD Rhinology-sinus and skull base surgery Orange (714) 456-5753

Jay Bhatt , MD Otology Orange (714) 633-4020

Theodore Chen, MD KP

Complex nasal surgery, skin cancer reconstruction Irvine (949) 932-5173

Michael Cho, MD Mission Viejo (949) 364-4361

TOP DOCTORS 2026

Hamid R. Djalilian, MD

Ear, skull base surgery, hearing balance disorders

Orange (714) 456-7017

Steven Feinberg, MD

Costa Mesa (949) 364-4361

Rohit Garg, MD KP Rhinology and skull base surgery Anaheim (888) 988-2800

Avrum Kaufman, DO

Minimally invasive sinus, facial skin cancer

Ladera Ranch (949) 218-5200

Edward C. Kuan, MD Rhinology and skull base surgery Orange (714) 456-5753

Quang Luu, MD Mission Viejo (949) 364-4361

Jagmeet Mundi, MD Mission Viejo (949) 364-4361

Young Oh, MD KP Head and neck oncology Irvine (888) 988-2800

Sepehr Oliaei, MD Thyroid and salivary gland surgery Irvine (714) 456-7017

Nguyen Pham, MD Pediatric hearing loss, cochlear implantation Orange (714) 633-4020

Terry Y. Shibuya, MD KP Skull base surgery Anaheim (714) 644-2093

Jack Shohet, MD Neuro-otology/ otology Newport Beach (949) 631-4327

Christopher Thompson, MD Mission Viejo (949) 364-4361

Tjoson Tjoa, MD

Head and neck cancer and reconstruction Orange (714) 456-5753

Qiu Zhong, MD Pediatric otolaryngology

Orange (714) 633-4020

Pain Medicine

James A. Kim, MD Spinal cord stimulation

Santa Ana (949) 566-8688

David W. Lee, MD Fullerton (714) 879-0050

Aaron Przybysz, MD Newport Beach (714) 793-9260

Palliative Medicine

Shiho Ito, MD Lifestyle medicine, spiritual care Orange (714) 456-8000

Pathology

Behnam Abdollahi, MD KP

Dermatopathology Irvine (949) 932-6162

Cassiana E. Bi tt encourt, MD Medical microbiology Orange (714) 880-7812

Stephen Koh, MD KP

Dermatopathology Anaheim (714) 644-6160

Jennifer Woo, MD Clinical informatics, quality improvement Irvine (844) 716-0093

Pediatric Anesthesiology

Nhat (Nathan) Le, MD KP International surgical mission Irvine (949) 932-2446

Pediatric Cardiology

Anjan S. Batra, MD Pediatric electrophysiology Orange (714) 509-3939

Nita Doshi, MD

Fetal cardiology Orange (714) 509-7576

Nafiz M. Kiciman, MD

Echocardiography, simulation-based teaching Orange (714) 509-3939

Uthara Mohan, MD

Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, athletic cardiac screening Newport Beach (949) 646-1495

Pierangelo Renella, MD

Cardiac MRI and advanced cardiovascular imaging Orange (714) 509-3939

Pediatric Critical Care Medicine

Michele Domico, MD Healthcare environmental sustainability Orange (714) 509-8658

Julie tt e Hunt, MD Orange (714) 509-8620

Robert B. Kelly, MD ECMO Orange (714) 509-8658

Jason Knight, MD Rapid wholegenome sequencing Orange (714) 509-8620

Patricia Liao, MD International health, community outreach Orange (714) 509-8658

Paul S. Lubinsky, MD Respiratory failure Orange (714) 509-8658

Adam J. Schwarz, MD Orange (714) 509-8620

Pediatric Emergency Medicine

Seth L. Brindis, MD Orange (714) 543-8911

Pediatric Endocrinology

Nikta Forghani, MD Turner syndrome, bone health Orange (714) 509-8634

Himala Kashmiri, DO Orange (714) 509-8634

Pediatric Gastroenterology

Phyllis Agran, MD Child injury prevention Orange (714) 329-2180

Ashish Chogle, MD

Functional GI and motility disorders Orange (714) 509-4099

Kenneth Grant, MD Inflammatory bowel disease Orange (714) 509-4099

Je ff rey Ho, DO Intestinal rehabilitation, cardiac nutrition Orange (714) 509-4099

Barry Steinmetz, MD

Endoscopic procedures and inflammatory bowel disease Costa Mesa (949) 646-6224

Pediatric Hematology and Oncology

Geetha Puthenveetil, MD Hemoglobinopathies, gene therapy, hemostasis Orange (714) 509-8459

Naveen Qureshi, MD KP Anaheim (714) 644-4824

Amit Soni, MD Hemostasis/ thrombosis, gene and cellular therapies Orange (714) 509-8459

Pediatric Hospital Medicine

Katherine Andree ff, MD

Hospitalist medicine Orange (714) 509-8826

Dayna Chin, MD Orange (714) 509-8826

Daniel Kang, MD Medical education Orange (714) 509-8826

Jennifer Linzmeyer, DO KP Simulation education Anaheim (714) 644-4300

Jennifer Lusk, MD

Medical education

Orange (714) 509-8826

Hanh-Uyen Nguyen-Tang, MD

Orange (714) 509-8826

Sameer Pathare, MD Orange (714) 509-8826

Sharon Pham, MD KP Anaheim (714) 644-2000

Patrick Van Winkle, MD KP Anaheim (714) 644-6438

Minkkwan Wungw att ana, MD

Orange (714) 509-8826

Yasaman Zarrabi, DO KP Anaheim (714) 644-4300

Pediatric Infectious Diseases

Antonio Arrieta, MD Immunocompromised hosts, antifungals

Orange (714) 509-8403

Negar Ashouri, MD Kawasaki disease, antimicrobial stewardship

Orange (714) 509-8403

Delma Nieves, MD Pertussis, pneumococcus

Orange (714) 509-8403

Jasjit Singh, MD Vaccines, vaccinepreventable diseases

Orange (714) 509-8403

Pediatric Nephrology

Shoba Narayan, MD Nephritis, hypertension, acute/chronic kidney disease

Orange (714) 509-8324

Pediatric Oncology

Carol Lin, MD Lymphoma and leukemia

Orange (714) 509-4348

Elyssa Rubin, MD Sarcomas, neuroblastoma

Orange (714) 509-4348

Pediatric Otolaryngology

Kevin Huoh, MD

Thyroid surgery

Orange (714) 633-4020

Pediatric Pathology

Ali Nael Amzajerdi, MD Orange (714) 509-9012

Pediatric Pulmonology

Pornchai

Tirakitsoontorn, MD

Cystic fibrosis, asthma, chronic cough

Orange (714) 509-7679

Pediatric Pulmonology and Sleep Medicine

Chana Chin, MD

Orange (714) 509-8705

Neal Nakra, MD Orange (714) 509-7679

Pediatric Radiology

Tuan Dao, MD Orange (714) 509-9160

Azam Eghbal, MD

Pediatric radiology Orange (714) 509-9160

Liliane H. Gibbs, MD

Teleradiology and AI Anaheim (714) 458-8992

William Nathanael Holmes, MD

Orange (714) 509-9160

Hollie A. Lai, MD Nuclear medicine Orange (714) 509-9160

Daniel Nahl, DO Orange (714) 509-9160

Pediatric Rheumatology

Andrew Shulman, MD Orange (714) 509-8617

Pediatric Sports Medicine

Kelly Davis, MD Sports medicine Orange (714) 633-2111

Chris G. Koutures, MD

Injury prevention Orange (714) 974-2220

Pediatric Surgery

David L. Gibbs, MD

Pediatric trauma, fetal surgery

Orange (714) 364-4050

Mustafa Kabeer, MD

Pectus excavatum, inguinal hernia

Orange (714) 364-4050

Vinh Lam, MD

Pediatric and infant surgery

Orange (714) 361-4480

Peter Yu, MD

Fetal surgery, health disparities

Orange (714) 364-4050

Pediatric Urology

Kai-wen Chuang, MD

Orange (714) 509-3919

Heidi A. Stephany, MD

Orange (714) 509-3919

Pediatrics

Steven Abelowitz, MD

Costa Mesa (949) 781-3040

Behnoosh Afghani, MD

Infectious disease, medical education, research

Orange (714) 509-2562

Sinda W. Althoen, MD

Santa Ana (714) 288-3230

Aviva Alyeshmerni, MD

Preventive care and early intervention Newport Beach (949) 324-0462

Eric H. Ball, MD Ladera Ranch (949) 388-1798

Be tt e Carlson, MD Newborns, nutrition, adolescents Costa Mesa (714) 668-2525

Amy Cheng, MD Anaheim (657) 282-6356

Melitza CobhamBrowne, MD Administration

Santa Ana (714) 480-2443

Danielle E. Curitore, MD

Pediatric development, preventive care, general pediatrics

Irvine (714) 263-9279

Angela Dangvu, MD Breastfeeding support, vaccinations

Tustin (714) 565-7960

Nancy Daisy Dodd, MD KP

Infectious diseases

Anaheim (714) 644-2000

Afif El-Hasan, MD KP

San Juan Capistrano (888) 988-2800

Elsie Rosso Hidalgo, MD

Santa Ana (657) 282-6355

Jay Brandon Hill, MD KP

Hospital and transport medicine

Anaheim (833) 574-2273

Jennifer C. Ho, MD Pediatric hospital medicine

Orange (714) 997-3000

Lisa Hoang, MD Early development, adolescents, mental health Irvine (949) 242-6915

Irene O. Kan, MD KP Anaheim (888) 988-2800

Renuka Kar, MD Neonatal hospital medicine Orange (714) 509-3096

Romit Kar, MD Teaching, obesity prevention

Newport Beach (949) 662-0152

Connie Lin, MD KP Injury prevention Irvine (888) 988-2800

Leticia Oliveros, MD

Latino health care, immunizations

Anaheim (657) 282-6356

Kristin B. Pelinka, MD

Costa Mesa (714) 668-2525

Zacharia Reda, MD

Pediatric pulmonary and critical care

Newport Beach (949) 644-0970

Johanna RodriguezToledo, MD

Mission Viejo (949) 364-8700

Praful (Paul) Sarode, MD

Pediatric critical care medicine

Santa Ana (714) 547-5444

Annu G. Sharma, MD

Child development, asthma, atopic dermatitis

Irvine (949) 753-4731

Valerie Sheppard, MD

Newport Beach (949) 644-0970

Michelle Solomon, MD KP Breast feeding, workflows, EMR

Garden Grove (888) 988-2800

Barbara Stefanides, MD KP

Chronic pain

Mission Viejo (949) 455-4327

Candice E. Taylor, MD

Active play and maternal-child health

Santa Ana (657) 282-6355

Taylor Tran, MD Newborn care

Santa Ana (714) 288-3230

Trung Tristan Truong, MD

Infants, children, adolescents

Rancho Mission Viejo (949) 542-7700

Tommy Wang, MD

Pediatric hospital medicine

Orange (714) 456-5631

TOP DOCTORS 2026

Katherine Williamson, MD

Child and adolescent health and wellness

Ladera Ranch (949) 388-1798

Rachel Zabaneh, MD

Research

Foothill Ranch (949) 557-0760

Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

Danielle Perret Karimi, MD

Pain medicine

Orange (657) 579-7246

Plastic Surgery

Gregory R.D. Evans, MD

Aesthetics, cancer reconstruction

Orange (714) 456-8959

Jon M. Grazer, MD

Newport Beach (949) 644-1240

Sanjay Grover, MD

Deep plane facelift, breast augmentation

Newport Beach (949) 759-9551

Daniel Jaff urs, MD

Pediatric plastic and craniofacial surgery

Orange (714) 456-3077

Michael K. Lee, MD Mission Viejo (949) 364-1010

Hengli (Henry) Lin, MD

Aesthetic and reconstructive surgery

Fullerton (714) 446-5180

Michael McConnell, MD

Cosmetic and reconstructive surgery

Fullerton (714) 446-5180

Dong Jun (John) Park, MD

Newport Beach (949) 777-6883

Keyian Paydar, MD

Cosmetic surgery

Newport Beach (949) 755-0575

Brandon Richland, MD

Hidden Scar Tummy TuckTM , body contouring

Newport Beach (949) 945-0025

Ali Sajjadian, MD Rhinoplasty

Newport Beach (949) 515-0550

Nirav Savalia, MD

Aesthetic and reconstructive surgery

Newport Beach (949) 759-0980

Hisham Seify, MD Cosmetic surgery

Newport Beach (949) 251-1502

Michael Sundine, MD

Facelift, rhinoplasty, cosmetic surgery

Newport Beach (949) 706-3100

Robert E. Tuchler, MD KP Irvine (888) 988-2800

Robert M. Wald, Jr., MD Fullerton (714) 738-4282

Psychiatry

Gustavo Alva, MD Costa Mesa (949) 432-9989

Rimal Bera, MD Adult psychiatry Orange (714) 456-6898

Neel Doshi, DO KP Child and adolescent psychiatry Santa Ana (714) 644-6480

Kevin Kinback, MD

Treatment-resistant depression using TMS Ladera Ranch (949) 768-2988

Nishant Kumar, DO KP Addiction psychiatry

Laguna Hills (833) 579-4848

John Luo, MD

Orange (714) 456-5902

TOP DOCTORS 2026

Robert McCarron, DO

Internal medicine, integrative medicine

Orange (714) 456-5902

David Safani, MD

Anxiety, depression, ADHD, PTSD

Newport Beach (949) 371-9551

Felicia Wong, MD KP

Consultationliaison psychiatry

Irvine (888) 988-2800

Pulmonary Disease

Richard Anthony Lee, MD

Orange (714) 456-2958

Pulmonary Disease and Critical Care Medicine

George M. Girgis, MD Tustin (714) 491-1159

Robert Goldberg, MD

Lung cancer

Mission Viejo (949) 364-3330

Tauseef Qureshi, MD

Mission Viejo (949) 364-3330

Pulmonary Disease and Critical Care Medicine and Sleep Medicine

Rahul M. Kale, MD

San Juan Capistrano (949) 443-4303

Radiation Oncology

Dechen Dolkar, MD

Radiopharmaceutical administration

Fullerton (714) 446-5632

Amanda Schwer, MD

I rvine (949) 671-4625

Venita Williams, MD

Adult and pediatric cancers

Orange (714) 734-6250

Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility

Lisa Becht, MD

Fertility preservation, oncofertility, difficult cases

Newport Beach (866) 472-4483

Banafsheh Kashani, MD

Infertility, fertility preservation, recurrent pregnancy loss Aliso Viejo (949) 848-4500

Fangyin Meng, MD Genetics Aliso Viejo (949) 336-4956

Sharon Moayeri, MD

In vitro fertilization, oncofertility, surrogacy

Newport Beach (949) 706-2229

Daniel A. Po tt er, MD

Pre-implantation genetic testing

Newport Beach (949) 287-5600

Marcus Rosencrantz, MD Laguna Hills (949) 516-0606

Nidhee Sachdev, MD

IVF, egg freezing Aliso Viejo (949) 848-4500

Rheumatology

Sheetal B. Desai, MD Lupus, APS, myositis Orange (714) 456-7110

Alan Schenk, MD Osteoporosis, musculoskeletal ultrasound

Laguna Hills (949) 238-4100

Surgery

Cristobal Barrios, Jr., MD

Orange (714) 509-2121

Steven Beanes, MD Hernia surgery

Newport Beach (949) 791-6767

Colleen Coleman, MD

Breast and endocrine surgery

Newport Beach (949) 791-6767

Shaun C. Daly, MD Minimally invasive surgery; bariatrics Orange (714) 456-6262

Hang Dang, DO Breast surgical oncology Orange (714) 734-6294

Lisa E. Guerra, MD

Breast surgical oncology

Newport Beach (949) 334-6062

Todd S. Harris, MD

Newport Beach (949) 221-0136

Marcelo W. Hinojosa, MD Foregut, bariatric, and hernia surgery Orange (714) 456-8160

David K. Imagawa, MD Pancreas, liver, bile duct, gallbladder cancer

Orange (714) 456-8899

Zeljka Jutric, MD Treatment of colorectal cancer Orange (714) 456-3884

Kari Kansal, MD Breast cancer Orange (714) 456-7237

Karen Lane, MD

Breast surgery Orange (714) 456-8505

Anne Luhan, MD Venous and lymphatic surgery

Mission Viejo (949) 388-4800

Melissa L. Mao, MD Endocrine surgery Orange (714) 456-8000

Je ff ry Nahmias, MD Trauma Orange (714) 456-5890

Ninh T. Nguyen, MD GI surgery Orange (714) 456-8598

Brian R. Smith MD Gastrointestinal cancer surgery, reflux, bariatrics, hernias Orange (714) 456-8598

Surgery, Colon and Rectal

Joseph C. Carmichael, MD Orange (714) 456-6262

Anita Gregory, MD Colorectal cancer Orange (714) 835-8300

Babak (Bobby) Rad, MD

Newport Beach (949) 791-6767

Surgery, Neurological

Lars Anker, MD Neuro-oncology

Orange (714) 450-6880

Devin K. Binder, MD

Spine surgery and functional neurosurgery

Fountain Valley (949) 828-2378

Je ff erson W. Chen, MD Neurotrauma Orange (714) 456-6966

Sooho Choi, MD KP Anaheim (888) 988-2800

Christopher Duma, MD

Newport Beach (949) 642-6787

Kiarash Golshani MD Neurovascular surgery

Orange (714) 456-6966

Omid Hariri, DO KP

Complex spinal oncology and deformity

Anaheim (714) 644-5400

Hector Ho, MD

Brain tumor laser treatment, spinal tumors

Fullerton (714) 734-3120

Frank PK Hsu, MD

Skull base and cerebrovascular

Orange (714) 456-6966

Robert J. Jackson, MD

Cervical spine surgery

Laguna Hills (949) 463-6153

Keun-young (Anthony) Kim, MD

Complex/robotic spine and scoliosis

Mission Viejo (949) 388-7190

Mark E. Linskey, MD

Brain, skull base tumors, trigeminal neuralgia

Orange (714) 456-6966

Robert Louis, MD

Newport Beach (949) 383-4185

Michael Y. Oh, MD

Spine surgery

Orange (714) 456-6966

Burak Ozgur, MD

Spine surgery

Newport Beach (949) 383-4190

Michelle Paff, MD

Epilepsy, movement disorders, pain, neuro-oncology

Orange (714) 456-6966

Vikas Rao, MD

Cerebrovascular, endovascular, brain and spine surgery

Mission Viejo (949) 388-7190

Alexander Taghva, MD

Spinal cord stimulation, cervical disc replacement

Mission Viejo (949) 388-7190

Sumeet Vadera, MD

Epilepsy surgery, spine surgery

Orange (714) 456-6966

Daniel S. Yanni, MD

Spine surgery

Newport Beach (949) 515-0051

Surgery, Orthopedic

Nitin Bhatia, MD

Spine surgery

Orange (714) 456-7012

Donald E. Bi tt ner, MD

Hand and upper extremity

Fullerton (714) 626-8630

Michael Burdi, MD

Spine surgery

Mission Viejo (949) 348-4000

K. Lauchlan Chambers, MD

Sports medicine

Fountain Valley (714) 850-7300

Rick Csintalan, MD KP Knee, sports medicine Irvine (888) 988-2800

Brent Davis, MD KP Orthopedic sports medicine

Irvine (949) 932-5190

David Downs, MD Arthroscopy, joint replacement Fullerton (714) 879-0050

Daniel Duggan, DO

Sports medicine

Mission Viejo (949) 393-3193

Herbert Eidt, MD

Sports medicine

Mission Viejo (949) 364-2154

Payam Farjoodi, MD Minimally invasive spine surgery

Fountain Valley (714) 850-7300

Michael Fitzpatrick, MD

Sports medicine, shoulder reconstruction

Mission Viejo (949) 364-2154

Michael J. Gillman, MD

3-D printing, joint replacement Orange (714) 598-1745

Robert C. Grumet, MD

Sports medicine

Orange (714) 937-2117

Andrew R. Hsu, MD Foot and ankle surgery

Orange (714) 456-7012

Nimish Kadakia, MD

Sports medicine and trauma

Laguna Woods (949) 586-3200

Kiarash (Kevin)

Khajavi, MD

Knee and shoulder surgery Fullerton (714) 626-8630

Francois D. Lalonde, MD

Pediatric orthopedics

Orange (714) 633-2111

Arthur T. Lee, MD KP

Hand surgery Irvine (949) 932-5142

Eric W. Lee, MD

Knee/shoulder surgery, regenerative/sports medicine

Orange (714) 538-8549

Yu-Po Lee, MD

Spine surgery Orange (714) 456-7801

Michael Marandola, MD

Orthopedic sports medicine, joint replacement surgery

Mission Viejo (949) 348-4000

Kent S. Marangi, MD

Sports medicine and joint preservation

Mission Viejo (949) 348-4000

Rojeh Melikian, MD

Spine surgery

Newport Beach (949) 432-6153

Amirhossein Misaghi, MD

Pediatric orthopedic surgery, pediatric orthopedic oncology

Orange (714) 633-2111

Mohamed Moussa, MD KP

Total joint replacement Irvine (833) 574-2273

Samuel Park, MD

Joint replacement surgery

Mission Viejo (949) 364-2154

Nicholas E. Rose, MD

Hand and upper extremity surgery

Newport Beach (949) 759-3600

John Schlechter, DO Pediatric orthopedic surgery, sports medicine

Orange (714) 633-2111

John A. Scolaro, MD Orthopedic trauma

Orange (714) 456-7012

Jeremy S. Smith, MD Reconstructive spine surgery

Orange (714) 937-2105

Roger Sohn, MD Shoulder surgery San Juan Capistrano (949) 940-8462

Shahram (Shawn) Solhpour, MD Cartilage restoration, early arthritic conditions Fullerton (714) 626-8630

Russell Stitzlein, MD

Sarcoma, bone tumors, orthopedic oncology

Orange (714) 456-1699

Stephen Tocci, MD Foot and ankle

Mission Viejo (949) 784-9791

Dean Wang, MD Sports medicine Irvine (714) 456-7012

William Wang, MD Foot and ankle

Mission Viejo (949) 364-2154

Je ff rey Wong, MD

Sports medicine, arthroscopic surgery

Fountain Valley (714) 500-5056

Ari Youderian, MD Shoulder and elbow surgery

Laguna Woods (949) 586-3200

Surgery, Orthopedic-Hand

Mark Elzik, MD Upper extremity and microsurgery

Mission Viejo (949) 364-2154

Amar A. Patel, MD Hand, wrist, and elbow surgery

Laguna Woods (949) 586-3200

Surgery, Thoracic

Ali Mahtabifard MD

Orange (714) 456-5533

John Maurice, MD

Orange (714) 734-6261

Surgery, Thoracic and Cardiac

Brian A. Palafox, MD Heart valves aortic, robotic lung cancer

Orange (714) 997-2224

Joanne Starr, MD Congenital cardiothoracic surgery

Orange (714) 509-4641

Surgery, Vascular

Anthony Chau, MD

Aortic aneurysms, carotid disease, DVT

Orange (714) 456-6621

Samuel L. Chen, MD

Aortic aneurysms, peripheral arterial disease

Orange (714) 456-5453

D. Daniel Dearing, MD

Peripheral arterial, venous, carotid, aneurysms, dialysis

Laguna Hills (949) 457-7900

Roy M. Fujitani, MD

Limb salvage, aortic aneurysms, hemodialysis access

Orange (714) 456-5453

Nii-Kabu Kabutey, MD

Abdominal aneurysms, thoracoabdominal aneurysms

Orange (714) 456-5453

Isabella Kuo, MD

Orange (714) 456-5453

Russell

Montgomery, MD

Peripheral vascular surgery

Orange (714) 532-0793

Urogynecology and Reconstructive Pelvic Surgery

Yoko Bean, MD

Vaginal prolapse, urinary incontinence

fecal incontinence

Fullerton (714) 992-5350

Taylor Brueseke, MD

Orange (714) 456-2911

Noelani

Guaderrama, MD KP

Irvine (888) 988-2800

Felicia Lane, MD

Pelvic organ prolapse, neuromodulation

Orange (714) 456-5967

Jennifer K. Lee, MD KP

Anaheim (888) 988-2800

TOP DOCTORS 2026

Dena Moskowitz, MD

Pelvic organ prolapse, urinary incontinence

Irvine (714) 456-2911

Melanie Santos, MD

Fullerton (714) 992-5350

Emily Whitcomb, MD KP

Irvine (888) 988-2800

Urology

Ralph V. Clayman, MD

Kidney stones

Orange (714) 456-7005

Lamia Gabal, MD

Female pelvic medicine and reconstructive surgery

Tustin (949) 825-7650

Joel Gelman, MD

Penile and urethral reconstructive surgery

Orange (714) 456-2951

Gamal M. Ghoniem, MD

Female urology and voiding dysfunction

Orange (714) 456-7005

Greg E. Gin, MD Urologic oncology

Orange (714) 456-7005

Cory Hugen, MD

Bladder, kidney and testicular cancer

Irvine (949) 671-4673

Pengbo Jiang MD

Kidney stones and kidney disease

Orange (714) 456-7005

Mark L. Jordan, MD Urologic oncology, reconstructive urology

Orange (714) 456-7005

William K. Kim, MD KP

Kidney stones, BPH Irvine (888) 988-2800

Jaime Landman, MD Urologic oncology, kidney stones, kidney cancer Orange (714) 456-7005

Ross M. Moskowitz, MD

Prostate enlargement, urinary symptoms

Orange (714) 456-6047

Leah Nakamura, MD

Urogynecology

Laguna Hills (949) 855-1101

Roshan M. Patel, MD

Kidney stones and kidney disease

Irvine (714) 456-7005

M. Leon Seard, II, MD

Orange (714) 456-7005

Karan J. Singh, MD

Mission Viejo (949) 855-1101

Aaron Spitz, MD

Male fertility, male sexual function

Laguna Hills (949) 855-1101

Neyssan Tebyani, MD

Robotic surgery, prostate, incontinence, kidney stones

Laguna Hills (949) 855-1101

Edward Uchio, MD Urologic oncology

Orange (714) 456-7005

Elias Wehbi, MD Pediatric urology

Orange (714) 509-3919

Jonathan A. Wu, MD KP Endourology

Anaheim (714) 644-2000

Faysal A. Yafi, MD

Men’s health and reconstruction

Newport Beach (714) 456-7005

TOP MEDICAL PROFESSIONALS

PROFILING THE “BEST OF THE BEST” IN THE O.C. HEALTHCARE COMMUNITY

NEWPORT CHILDREN’S MEDICAL GROUP

Pediatrics, Adolescent Care, Pulmonary & Critical Care, Urgent Care, 7 days/week

Caring for children takes a special commitment. Serving Orange County for more than 45 years, Newport Children’s Medical Group provides coverage from newborn and primary care to hospital and intensive care. Dr. Zach Reda, medical director: “We guarantee same day & virtual visits in one of our fi ve locations.”

NCMG offers 7-days-a-week office hours. When it comes to your child’s health, there is no substitute for experience.

NCMG team are all board certified in pediatrics. Specialists with additional training in pediatric pulmonary & critical care, weight control and concussion management.

AWARDED 2026

PHYSICIAN OF EXCELLENCE

For the past 35 years Dr. Reda has served Los Angeles and Orange Counties in the fields of pediatrics, pulmonary and critical care & hospital medicine. His extensive experience with critically ill children has helped him make early diagnoses and ensured better outcomes for his patients. He was selected by his peers as one of the “Best Doctors of America.” He was also selected as one of the “Best Doctors in CA,” as featured in Los Angeles magazine for the past 15 years. He was voted by his peers in the Orange County Medical Association as one of the top doctors in his field, as seen in Orange Coast Magazine for the past 20 years. Every year, Dr. Reda participates in multiple international meetings

to ensure the best care for his patients. He served on the faculty of UC Irvine and UCLA, and as medical director of PICU at Fountain Valley Regional Hospital for 15 years. NCMG offers pulmonary function testing, BMR caloric measurement, and in-house lab testing, among others. Exercise CPET helps evaluate endurance and exercise intolerance & asthma.

“We don’t only provide high-quality care, we most importantly care,” says Dr. Reda.

NCMG was voted best pediatric practice in Southern California, as seen on KCOP-TV Channel 13’s “Best of L.A.” TV show.

• Guarantee same day sick visit [virtual or in person]

• Dr ive Thru Covid testing PCR 1-hour results

• Drive T hru Rapid C ovid, Flu & RSV test 1 hour result

• Covid Infection Control measures enforced

• Telemedicine consultation seven days a week

• We ekend physicals for busy parents

• Op en 7 days a week including after hours and most holidays

• 24/7 on-call board certified specialist response

• Most insurance accepted including Covered California

Hospital Newborns at: Hoag | Hoag Irvine | UCI/Fountain Valley |

Mission hospital | O range C oast & Saddle Back M emorial hospitals

Newport Children’s Medical Group

Newport Beach | Costa Mesa | Irvine | Laguna Beach | Mission 949-644-0970

newportchildren.com

Fashion Island Offic

1401 Avocado St., Ste. 802

Newport Beach Hoag Hospital

Irvine Office

16300 Sand Canyon, Ste. 488

Irvine Hoag Irvine

Mission Offic

26800 Crown Valley Pkwy., Ste. 510

Mission Viejo

Mission Hospital

Costa Mesa Offic

1640 Newport Blvd., Ste. 210

Costa Mesa Hoag Hospital

Laguna Beach Offic

31862 Coast Hwy., Ste. 302

Laguna beach

Saddleback Memorial

DISTINGUISHED STAFF

• Zacharia Reda, MD, FAAP, FCCP

- Served OC + LA over 35 years

- Honored as one of the “Best Doctors in America”

- Honored by the OCMA and the Best Doctors in California as one of the Top Doctors for the past 20 years

- Served as Chairman, Department of Pediatrics, and me dical director of PICU at FVRH for 15 years

- Served as associate medical director of Miller Children’s Hospital PICU

- Tr ained and served on the faculty of USC, UCLA and UCI

- Board certified in p ediatrics and p ediatric c ritical c are & hospital medicine

- Fellow of t he A merican Academy of Pediatrics & C ollege of Chest Physician

• Al exander Tu, MD, FAAP

- Tr ained at Georgetown, B.C in Pediatrics

- Special interest in N ewborns, International health & fluent in M andarin

- Honored as Castle Connelly Top Doctors in America 2018-2026

- Honored as one of the Best Doctors in California 2026

• Asha Misra, MD, FAAP

- Tr ained at Monmouth University medical center, NJ - Board c ertified i n Pediatrics

- Sp ecial interest in Newborn and Adolescent Medicine

- Se rved OC communities for over 35 years

• Va lerie Sheppard, MD, FAAP

- Chief of Pediatrics, Hoag Hospital

- Tr ained and served as chief resident at Loma Linda University

- Board certified in Pediatrics

- Honored as one of the Top Doctors OCMA 2021-2026

• Ca ra Todd, MD, FAAP

- Tr ained at UC Davis

- Board C ertified i n Pediatrics

- Sp ecial interest in Newborn and Adolescent Medicine

- Se rved OC communities for the past 30 years

• Fr ances Duda, MD, FAAP

- Trained a t USC, s pecial interest in adolescents & A DHD

- Ex tensive experience serving OC over 45 years

• Johann a Rodriguez, MD, FAAP

- Tr ained at the university of Puerto Rico, B.C. in Pediatrics - Special interest in newborns, adolescents & inpatient c are - Honored as one of the Top Doctors OCMA & America 2021-2026

• Sandra Kellum, MD, FAAP

- Trained & s erved on t he f aculty a t St. J oseph Children

Hospital, New York, college, NJ - Special interest in newborn & Adolescent c are

- Honored as on of the Top Pediatrician 2022

• An h Rebhan, DO, FAAP

- Gr aduated from Touro College of Osteopathic Medicine, NY

- Tr ained at Loma Linda University

- Sp ecial interest in preventative medicine, newborns, and child development

CITY OF HOPE ORANGE COUNTY CONGRATULATES OCMA 2026 PHYSICIANS OF EXCELLENCE

AWARDED 2026

PHYSICIAN OF EXCELLENCE

For the seventh consecutive year, City of Hope® Orange County’s renowned physician-scientists have been recognized as Physicians of Excellence by Orange County Medical Association (OCMA).

This prestigious honor recognizes physicians who stand out for their exceptional service and commitment to their patients, profession and community.

The City of Hope Orange County 2026 OCMA Physicians of Excellence practice at City of Hope’s academic research campus in Irvine — home to Orange County’s most advanced cancer center and only cancer specialty hospital — and throughout City of Hope’s network of clinical locations across the region. They are:

• Nairi Berner, M.D., an endocrinologist specializing in diabetes, endocrine and metabolism disorders.

From Left:

Wade Smith, M.D., Dechen Dolkar, M.D., Tingting Tan, M.D., Nairi Berner, M.D., Samar Singh, M.D., Venita Williams, M.D., Jennifer Woo, M.D., Cory Hugen, M.D., Amanda Schwer, M.D.

• Dechen Dolkar, M.D., a radiation oncologist specializing in advanced radiotherapy and radiopharmaceutical therapy.

• Cory Hugen, M.D., a urologist specializing in bladder, kidney, testicular and other urologic cancers.

• Amanda Schwer, M.D., a radiation oncologist specializing in stereotactic radiation and other advanced radiation technologies and techniques.

• Samar Singh, M.D., an endocrinologist specializing in endocrine disorders.

• Wade Smith, M.D., a medical oncologist specializing in breast cancer.

• Tingting Tan, M.D., a medical oncologist and hematologist specializing in thoracic cancer.

• Venita Williams, M.D., a radiation oncologist specializing in advanced radiation therapy for adult and pediatric malignancies.

• Jennifer Woo, M.D., a pathologist and medical director of blood bank and transfusion services at City of Hope Orange County Lennar Foundation Cancer Center.

City of Hope Orange County thanks these dedicated physicians who raise the bar for specialized expertise and exceptional outcomes.

A Century of Science. The New Standard for Cancer Care in Orange County.

CityofHope.org/OC | 888-333-HOPE (4673)

DANIEL S. YANNI, MD, FAANS

Disc Comfort, Inc.

Dr. Daniel S. Yanni is the bridge between pain and comfort. The Board-Certified, Spine Fellowshiptrained neurosurgeon specializes in spinal surgeries, helping people get back on their feet and thrive.

“He was the hands of God working in my back,” said patient Stephen Busch, who had been told by two other physicians that he would never walk again. After a marathon 10-hour surgery, Yanni proved them wrong.

“[Busch] was an FBI agent, and he was involved [in a mission where] his spine was ripped in half,” Yanni. “Surgeons told him it would take multiple surgeries, and then render him paralyzed. No more legs. Well, I don’t know how they hunted me down. But they got him transferred to me.”

Yanni uses a variety of methods in surgery, most significantly a minimally invasive procedure involving key-hole-sized incisions that allow for a quick recovery time. He said that the majority of his clients, however, don’t end up needing surgery at all.

“Anybody with neck pain and back pain, we’re the best shot,” Yanni explained. “Because we’re incredibly conservative. I will tell you that over 85% of the patients that show up in our office do not get surgery. I will refer them out to avoid the operating room.”

His fascination with anatomy began in high school, and his concentration quickly focused on the spine. He went to UCLA for neuroscience, and he later received his medical degree from UC San Diego. His interest led to a career where he has the unique opportunity to make people feel whole again preserving and even restoring function.

“I was impressed by the anatomy and the wiring in the brain and spine – how electric signals are translated into motion, sensation, memories and speech,” he recalled.

Yanni also ushers the next generation of physicians, initially by imparting his wisdom for several years as a professor at UC Irvine, and now by teaching physician assistant and medical assistant students in his private practice. He also served as the Co-Director of Development for the Lumbar Spine Research Society.

“I enjoy teaching surgeons techniques and troubleshooting, and I mentor younger, recently graduated surgeons in addition to veteran surgeons looking to expand their toolbag,” he explained.

Yanni said that, ultimately, he hopes to use his talents and experience to help patients find their own zen.

“When you come to Disc Comfort, Inc, you will get four opinions in one visit, a nonsurgical option, a smaller surgical option, a larger surgical option, and the “my family” recommended option.” “We want happy patients,” he said. “Happy patients ... that makes me happy.”

Disc Comfort is the last of true private practices that only answers to our patients.

AWARDED 2026

PHYSICIAN OF EXCELLENCE

PHOTO BY CARLA RHEA

LAWRENCE B. WERLIN, MD, FACOG

HRC Fertility Center, Newport Beach

We are celebrating 43 years of helping couples create their families in Orange County. Dr. Lawrence B. Werlin is one of the nation’s most noted reproductive endocrinology and infertility (REI) specialists. He pioneered the use of preimplantation genetic diagnosis (PGD) in Southern California. He believes that educating patients about their fertility is paramount and hosts a weekly TikTok Live, “Wednesdays with the Werl,” to discuss various fertility topics. He also works to inform younger people about fertility preservation and egg freezing for the future, giving them a better understanding — and hope — of what reproductive medicine can achieve.

Dr. Werlin has been one of Orange County’s leading providers of reproductive care for infertility patients since 1982. “Our lives are connected to our patients, and it becomes a lifetime relationship. Our patients keep us in

their lives and update us on all their milestones.”

Dr. Werlin is the QM medical director at the esteemed HRC Fertility Medical Group in Newport Beach. The center’s primary goal is personalized patient care, and its dedicated staff is widely recognized for their compassion and their special attention to the individual needs of each patient.

PHYSICIAN OF EXCELLENCE

HRC Fertility Newport Beach 20360 SW Birch Street Newport Beach, CA 92660

949-287-5600

havingbabies.com

HONORS AND AWARDS

• Orange Coast magazine’s Physicians of Excellence 20052025

• Los Angeles magazine’s Super Doctors 2008-2025

• America’s Best Doctors 1996-2020

• America’s Most Compassionate Doctor 2010-2014

• Patient’s Choice Award 20082014

• Who’s Who in America 1998-2014

• Who’s Who in Medicine and Healthcare 2002-2010

GREGG FEINERMAN, MD

Feinerman Vision | Newport Beach, California

Each year, the Orange County Medical Association honors the region’s most respected physicians. Once again, Gregg Feinerman, MD has been named a Physician of Excellence, a distinction earned through exceptional surgical outcomes, pioneering innovation, and a level of personal service rarely found in modern medicine.

At Feinerman Vision, patients are welcomed into a boutique, private environment where every phone call is answered by a real person, appointments run on time, and care is delivered with the calm, unhurried presence of a surgeon who truly knows his patients. The practice is regarded as one of the top 1 percent of ophthalmology centers in the United States, defined by worldclass technology and a refined, concierge-level experience.

Dr. Feinerman has spent his career advancing the technologies that define modern vision correction:

• First on the West Coast to perform All-Laser LASIK using the Ziemer femtosecond laser

• First in Orange County to introduce Crystalens premium cataract surgery

• First in Los Angeles and Orange Counties to perform WaveLight® Plus LASIK

• Among the most experienced surgeons in the USA offering EVO ICL

A Global Commitment to Restoring Sight

Outside his Newport Beach practice, Dr. Feinerman dedicates time to international medical missions in Vietnam and Cambodia, bringing modern cataract surgery to people who otherwise would have no access to advanced eye care.

He recalls one patient vividly: a Vietnamese farmer who had been blind for years. “The very next day, she came in smiling and pirouetting with 20/20 vision. She could finally see her grandchildren for the first time,” he says.

These missions reflect the same passion that drives his work in Newport Beach: restoring sight, transforming lives, and giving patients around the world the vision they deserve.

WaveLight® Plus LASIK: Personalized, Next-Level Vision

Feinerman Vision is among a select group of practices, and the only one in Orange County, offering WaveLight® Plus, the most advanced personalized LASIK platform available. This nextgeneration technology replaces the older Contoura system and provides superior customization through full-eye, ray-traced 3D mapping.

Clinical Outcomes:

• 100 percent achieved 20/20

• 89 percent achieved better than 20/20

Source: He C, Bala C. J Cataract Refract Surg. 2023

A Boutique Experience Defined by Ecellence

At Feinerman Vision, patients enjoy a level of service more often associated with luxury hospitality than healthcare:

• A real person answers every call

• All evaluations, surgeries, and follow-ups are performed personally by Dr. Feinerman

• Only the most advanced diagnostic and surgical platforms are used

As a boutique practice that accepts PPO insurance (not HMO), Feinerman Vision is able to provide the time, attention, and RitzCarlton–level service that every patient deserves.

Discover clarity, confidence, and freedom. Schedule a private consultation with Dr. Feinerman and experience boutique eye care at its finest.

AWARDED 2026

PHYSICIAN OF EXCELLENCE

LAMIA GABAL, MD

Prestige Medical Group

It’s been two decades since Dr. Lamia Gabal launched Prestige Medical Group, a pioneering urological and sexual health practice dedicated to breaking through stigmas and empowering patients. Dr. Gabal recognized a profound need in Orange County: a place where individuals of all ages and genders could address sensitive health concerns in a welcoming, judgment-free environment. Her female-led office was, and continues to be, groundbreaking in its approach.

“When I finished my residency back in 2001, only 4% of Board Certified Urologists were female. Now we’re up to about 9.5%,” Dr. Gabal shared. “People don’t realize that urologists treat both men and women for many different issues.”

One of Dr. Gabal’s patients, a prostate cancer survivor, believed he would have to accept life with low testosterone and its profound effects.

“He was so depressed, and he said all he really wanted was the energy to tend his garden,” she recalled. “We developed a careful plan to approach hormone replacement—this was before it was common or widely accepted for prostate cancer survivors—and we thoroughly discussed the risks and benefits. He decided to proceed. The next time he came in, he brought me roses from his garden.”

This combination of compassion, expertise, and innovation has earned Dr. Gabal recognition as a Physician of Excellence 18 of the last 20 years she has been eligible.

“I believe that being a well-rounded physician who cares not only about patients’ well-being but also about the community makes you better at what you do,” she said. “A big part of that is continually learning about groundbreaking technologies and regenerative techniques—and bringing them to our patients.”

Today, Prestige Medical Group offers an expanded suite of advanced therapies designed to help patients look, feel, and live their best:

• Medical Weight Loss Programs that combine prescription medications and lifestyle support to help patients achieve sustainable results

• Advanced Peptide Therapy to optimize health, vitality, and metabolism

• Exosome Therapy to promote cellular regeneration, improve sexual health, and support overall wellness

• Hair Regeneration Treatments using cutting-edge growth factors and regenerative solutions to restore thinning hair

These innovative services complement other treatments already available at Prestige, including acoustic wave therapy for erectile dysfunction, MonaLisa Touch for vaginal rejuvenation, SculpSure for noninvasive body sculpting, and PRP and Botox for sexual health.

The practice’s commitment to progressive care and long-term relationships keeps patients coming back year after year.

“I have patients who have been with me since I started,” Dr. Gabal said. “It’s an incredible privilege to help people through such personal issues. Whether we’re addressing incontinence, sexual dysfunction, hormone optimization, or helping someone finally feel confident in their body again, it’s truly life changing work.”

PHYSICIAN OF EXCELLENCE

Prestige Medical Group

18302 Irvine Boulevard, Suite 200, Tustin 949-825-7650 | prestigemedigroup.com

RAHUL BHOLA, MD, MBA, FAAP

Pediatric Ophthalmology & Adult Strabismus CHOC Specialists, Ophthalmology

An internationally recognized leader in pediatric ophthalmology and adult strabismus, Dr. Rahul Bhola brings more than two decades of expertise in caring for the full spectrum of childhood eye disorders and complex adult strabismus. Widely regarded for elevating pediatric eye care in Orange County and beyond, he has helped shape clinical excellence, innovation and access for thousands of children and families.

Dr. Bhola has received numerous national and international honors and has published extensively in peer-reviewed journals. He has been consistently named among the “Best Doctors in America” and “America’s Top Ophthalmologists.” As a physician leader, Dr. Bhola is at the forefront of health care innovation and has championed many quality-improvement and patientsafety initiatives while integrating cutting-edge medical advancements into his clinical practice.

He currently serves as medical director and division chief of ophthalmology at Children’s Hospital of Orange County (CHOC). Dr. Bhola is also the editor and cofounder of Ophthalmology Business Minute, a nationally circulated publication highlighting business strategy, leadership and innovation in eye care.

Dr. Bhola holds key leadership roles in several prominent organizations, including the board of the American Academy of Ophthalmic Executives (AAOE) and the executive bureau of the World Society of Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus (WSPOS).

His research focuses on combating the global myopia epidemic and advancing care for conditions that cause irreversible vision loss in children — including amblyopia, strabismus, retinopathy of prematurity and hereditary retinal diseases. Deeply passionate about innovation, he is also developing AI-driven predictive algorithms to transform the diagnosis and management of pediatric ocular disorders.

Dedicated, visionary and deeply committed to his patients, Dr. Bhola continues to shape the future of pediatric ophthalmology both locally and globally.

AWARDED 2026

PHYSICIAN OF EXCELLENCE

Rahul Bhola, MD, MBA, FAAP

1120 West La Veta Avenue, Suite 100 Orange, CA 92868

714-509-4490

choc.org/providers/ophthalmology/rahul-bhola-md

PHOTO BY CARLA RHEA

MARCUS ROSENCRANTZ, MD, FACOG

Reproductive Medicine Associates

Dr. Marcus Rosencrantz founded the Reproductive Health and Wellness Center (RHWC) with a clear mission: to give patients the best chance of growing their families. What began as a state-of-theart boutique IVF center with a deeply personal touch has now joined IVI RMA North America, the world’s largest assisted reproductive group.

Now renamed Reproductive Medicine Associates (RMA), this partnership brings the power of IVI RMA’s groundbreaking research, world-class lab operations, and renowned scientific leadership. Yet what patients love most hasn’t changed: the intimate feel of the practice and Dr. Rosencrantz’s commitment to seeing patients at nearly every visit.

“There’s more to fertility success than eggs and sperm,” he explains. “We know stress, nutrition, and emotional well-being matter, too. We care for the whole person, which is why we offer complementary services like acupuncture, counseling and nutrition support.”

It’s this blend of science and heart that defines RMA. “We know your name and your story,” Dr. Rosencrantz says. “I end every visit with a ‘thank you’ because caring for my patients is an honor. Helping someone become a parent is truly the greatest privilege.”

Outside the clinic, Dr. Rosencrantz enjoys life with his wife, also a physician, and their children. He’s an avid reader who loves travel, sports, and staying active.

PHYSICIAN OF EXCELLENCE

Reproductive Medicine Associates 23141 Moulton Pkwy., Suite 204 Laguna Hills, CA 92653 949-516-0606 rmanetwork.com

• In Vitro Fertilization (IVF)

• Intrauterine Insemination (IUI)

• Male & female fertility evaluations

• Care for those needing surrogacy or donor sperm/egg SERVICES

• Fertility preservation (egg freezing)

• Ovulation induction

• Semen analysis

• Genetic testing

STEVEN ABELOWITZ, MD, FAAP

Ocean Pediatrics

Since its founding last year, Ocean Pediatrics has quickly made a name for itself as Orange County’s most trusted pediatric office, and for good reason. Led by one of Southern California’s most celebrated pediatricians, Dr. Steven Abelowitz, M.D., FAAP, the practice combines the compassionate care of a boutique office with the advanced technology of a major pediatric group. The result is a truly unique pediatric office that makes children feel less like patients and more like family.

Dr. Abelowitz is supported in the Newport Back Bay location by Drs. Dylan Ochal, M.D., FAAP, and Jennifer Orosco, M.D., FAAP, as well as a team of highly experienced medical professionals. This passionate team works together to provide a warm and welcoming experience for patients across Orange County at Ocean Pediatrics’ Newport Back Bay office, as well as at its Laguna Hills and Ladera Ranch locations.

As more pediatric offices around Orange County are bought by private-equity firms seeking shortterm profits, cutting corners and increasing fees, Ocean Pediatrics remains something truly special. It is a pediatric oasis that puts patients first. The team at Ocean Pediatrics treats its work as sacred, looking to build long-term relationships with every family, from the first newborn visit through adolescence. That is also why they partner with pediatricians and support staff who live in the local community, who are part of it and who cherish it as much as Orange County’s families do. At Ocean Pediatrics, families get more than unparalleled pediatric care. They get a kind and caring home for life.

PHYSICIAN OF EXCELLENCE

Ocean Pediatrics

2651 Irvine Avenue, Suite 152

Costa Mesa, CA 92627

949-781-3040

ocean-pediatrics.com

SOUTH COAST FERTILITY SPECIALISTS

Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility

From

Left: Fangyin Meng, MD, Bana kashani, MD, Nidhee Sachdev, MD

At South Coast Fertility Specialists, we offer a truly unique and elevated fertility experience led by three exceptional female physicians: Dr. Bana Kashani, Dr. Fangyin Meng and Dr. Nidhee Sachdev. Each is double board-certified in reproductive endocrinology and infertility and obstetrics and gynecology. With more than 30 years of combined experience treating infertile patients, they co-founded South Coast Fertility Specialists with the vision of creating a premier, patientcentered practice grounded in evidence-based medicine and deeply personalized care.

Dr. Bana Kashani is known for her compassionate and detailoriented approach, empowering patients with knowledge and guiding them through each step with warmth and clarity. She provides exceptional evidence-based care and is recognized for her excellent success rates.

Dr. Fangyin Meng practices based on evidence and biological logic and brings extensive clinical expertise and a calm, thoughtful presence, ensuring that every treatment plan is tailored with precision and attentiveness.

Dr. Nidhee Sachdev is known for her advanced clinical skill and comforting bedside manner. Her steadfast commitment to patient advocacy creates an environment where every patient feels informed, empowered and genuinely cared for. Together, they provide hands-on, boutique, continuity-focused care, meeting personally with every patient at every visit. They have earned exceptional reviews for their expertise, accessibility and genuine connection with those they serve. By integrating advanced technology, outstanding success rates and heartfelt, individualized care, South Coast Fertility Specialists is committed to supporting each patient and couple on their journey to building a family.

South Coast Fertility Specialists 24541 Pacific Park Drive, Suite 109 Aliso Viejo, CA 92656

949-848-4500

southcoastfertility.com

AWARDED 2026 PHYSICIAN

SIR JOHN SAITO, MD, FAAP, FCCP, FAASM

Board Certified in Pediatrics, Pulmonary, and Sleep Medicine

Dr. John Saito is a triple board-certified specialist skilled in diagnosing and treating pulmonary and sleep disorders in patients of all ages, from infancy through elder care. Under his supervision, the Saito Rejuvenation Center has become a trusted name in sleep health and rejuvenation medicine. He says the most rewarding aspect of his work is helping clients breathe well, sleep well and age well.

Dr. Saito coined the terms “toxic sleepless nights” and “toxic hypoxic sleep” to highlight the suffering of those who struggle with insomnia and sleep apnea. Failure to diagnose and treat these conditions can result in “abnormal brain wiring, injury and ultimately a bricked brain” that is unable to properly process life situations, incorporate new information or empathize with others.

As a spokesperson for the American Academy of Sleep Medicine, Dr. Saito frequently speaks on topics such as sleep health in children and adults, circadian dysfunction, chronic insomnia, restless leg syndrome, narcolepsy, sleep-disordered breathing and central sleep apnea associated with heart failure.

For his service to veterans, Dr. Saito was honored with the title Knight of the Archangel Michael by HRH Prince Gharios El Chemor of Ghassan AlNuman VIII in 2024.

In 2025, to commemorate the USS Midway’s 50th anniversary of Operation Frequent Wind and with the blessing of the USS Midway Museum, Dr. Saito commissioned renowned Vietnamese sculptor Tuan Nguyen for the first Knight & Dame Special Project: Portraiture of an American Hero. It will feature the valiant captain who commanded the USS Midway during Operation Frequent Wind in 1975, retired Rear Admiral Larry Chambers.

Sir John Saito, MD, FAAP, FCCP, FAASM 17150 Euclid Street, Suite 316 Fountain Valley, CA 92708 714-486-3996 MySleepMD.com

THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, IRVINE DEPARTMENT OF ORTHOPAEDIC SURGERY

The Department of Orthopaedic Surgery at the University of California, Irvine, is committed to delivering the highest caliber of clinical care, cutting-edge research, and innovative education.

The department’s expertise spans all aspects of musculoskeletal medicine, including minimally invasive joint replacement, orthopedic oncology, regenerative medicine, nerve repair, and a comprehensive spine program featuring endoscopic spine surgery. It also offers services unavailable elsewhere in Orange County.

The department has experienced rapid growth as part of the recently opened, billion-dollar UCI Health medical campus in Irvine. This state-of-the-art facility features advanced ambulatory clinics, cutting-edge operating rooms, and sophisticated imaging options, establishing it as a beacon for world-class orthopaedic services in the heart of Orange County.

As the county’s only university-based orthopedic providers, the department’s faculty are recognized leaders in their field. Many have been selected by their peers for membership in prestigious international organizations, including the Cervical Spine Research Society, the Scoliosis Research Society, the American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons, and the Association of Bone and Joint Surgeons.

Over the past year, the faculty presented or published more than 190 peer-reviewed research projects—the most of any group in Orange County—and continue to receive awards and competitive funding for their ongoing work.

UCI Health Orthopaedic & Spine Center 101 The City Dr. South, Pavilion 3 Orange, CA 92868

714-456-7012

UCI Health Orthopaedic & Sports Medicine Center 1640 Newport Blvd., Ste. 100 C osta Mesa, CA 92627 949-398-1440

UCI Health Tustin 1451 Irvine Blvd. Tustin, CA 92780 714-838-8408

Additionally, the department takes particular pride in the trust placed in its faculty, who are frequently asked to care for the families and friends of fellow physicians. As a testament to their expertise and reputation, our surgeons have been honored with numerous physician-nominated awards, including:

2026 Orange County Medical Association Physicians of Excellence Award:

Nitin Bhatia, M.D., Andrew Hsu, M.D., Yu-Po Lee, M.D, John Scolaro, M.D., Russell Stitzlein, M.D., Dean Wang, M.D.

2025 Southern California Super Doctors:

Nitin Bhatia, M.D. (Hall of Fame, 15 consecutive years), Andrew Hsu, M.D., James Learned, M.D., Yu-PoLee, M.D., Don Park, M.D., Greg Rafijah, M.D., John Scolaro, M.D.

2025 Southern California Rising Stars: Ryan DiGiovanni, M.D., Amanda Goldin, M.D., Sohaib Hashmi, M.D., Tyler Johnston, M.D., Jesse Kaplan, M.D., Philip Lim, M.D., Naudereh Noori, M.D., Russell Stitzlein, M.D.

AWARDED 2026

PHYSICIAN OF EXCELLENCE

UCI Health Joe C. Wen Center 19200 Jamboree Rd., Suite 4100 Irvine , CA 92612 714-456-7012

UCI Health Laguna Hills 23961 Calle De La Magdalena, Ste. 200 Laguna Hills, CA 92653 949-238-4100

UCI Health Yorba Linda 18637 Yorba Linda Blvd. Yorba Linda, CA 92886

714-790-8600

CHOC CHILDREN’S SPECIALISTS OTOLARYNGOLOGY

Expertise, integrity, and professionalism

These are the attributes that form the foundation of the Otolaryngology Division of CHOC Children’s Specialists.

The CHOC Pediatric Otolaryngology Division is the only group in Orange County that is exclusively dedicated to pediatric ear, nose and throat disorders. The division’s highly acclaimed surgeons are all board-certified and have received their pediatric fellowship training at various top institutions in the country.

The division’s clinicians are completely dedicated to providing compassionate and comprehensive care for ENT problems in children of all ages–from newborns to teens-while fostering a trusting and professional relationship with our patients and their families.

All five of the senior members of the division, Dr. Ahuja, Dr. Pham, Dr. Huoh, Dr. Bhatt and Dr. Zhong have been recognized by the Orange County Medical Association as “Physicians of Excellence”.

The division’s doctors actively participate in a variety of CHOC Children’s Hospital’s

multidisciplinary clinics, consistent with CHOC’s commitment to providing the finest care to all of OC’s children. The division is fully committed to providing state-of-the-art treatment options for routine as well as complex pediatric ear, nose, throat-head and neck disorders. The division’s areas of expertise range from management of tonsil and adenoid disorders and recurrent ear infections, to care of complex airway abnormalities, pediatric sinus disease, cleft lip and palate defects, voice and speech disorders, surgical management of head and neck masses and birth defects, along with surgical management of hearing loss. They are the leading program in California for cochlear implants in children.

AWARDED 2026

PHYSICIAN OF EXCELLENCE

SPECIALTIES

• Intracapsular tonsillectomy/ adenoidectomy

• Cochlear implants and BAHAs

• Microtia Repair

• Congenital/Acquired Masses of the Head and Neck

• Surgical Management of Voice and Swallowing disorders

• Complex Airway reconstruction

• Surgery for Sleep Apnea including Inspire® Implants

• Cleft Lip and Palate management

• Sinus Disease

• Pediatric head and neck tumors including thyroid and parathyroid surgery

• Vascular and Lymphatic Malformations

• Functional Rhinoplasty

• Anterior Skull Base Surgery

Our surgeons are available at four convenient locations throughout Orange County as listed below:

1010 W. La Veta Avenue, Suite 710

Orange, CA 92868

19200 Jamboree Rd. Suite 2000 Irvine, CA 92612

714-633-4020 | specialists.chocchildrens.org/otolaryngology

770 Pacific Coast Highway Seal Beach, CA 90740

26732 Crown Valley Pkwy., Suite 501 Mission Viejo, CA 92691

From left: Gabriel Arom, MD, Kevin Huoh, MD, Qiu Zhong, MD, Nguyen Pham, MD, Gurpreet Ahuja, MD, Ethan Muhonen, MD, Cosette Audirac, PA-C, Jay Bhatt, MD, Chad Sudoko, MD, Jin Yang, MD, Carolyn Nakamoto, PA-C (not pictured)

JOHN PARK, MD

Newport Beach Plastic Surgeon

“My priority as a plastic surgeon is the health and happiness of my patients. I am dedicated to providing a personalized approach, first by listening to each patient’s goals and concerns, followed by patient education and treatment planning that is tailored just for each person.”

Dr. John Park is the only plastic surgeon in the country who is double board certified in Plastic Surgery and Ophthalmology, with subspecialty training in Oculoplastic Surgery. With his unique background and expertise, he applies the best knowledge and techniques to address each patient’s aesthetic goals.

Dr. Park believes the most important things to do as a physician is to listen. Each patient is unique and has different goals they would like to achieve. Dr. Park provides quality, compassionate care utilizing a welldesigned, proven, personalized surgical approach. Nothing is more rewarding for Dr. Park than sharing in the joys and positive experience with each patient.

Dr. Park graduated from UC Berkeley and earned his medical degree at the USC Keck School of Medicine. He then completed an ophthalmology residency at The Johns Hopkins Hospital, the top ranked program and one of the best hospitals in the country, and a two-year Oculoplastic Surgery fellowship at the Mayo Clinic, the top-ranking hospital in the nation, and at the University of Minnesota. Dr. Park then completed his plastic surgery residency at UC Irvine. With his unique specialty and subspecialty training and experience, Dr. Park serves as faculty at UC Irvine, training future plastic surgeons and oculoplastic surgeons.

As a plastic surgeon committed to providing patients with natural-looking results, Dr. John Park provides quality, compassionate care utilizing a proven, safe, and personalized surgical approach to help his patients look and feel their very best.

AREAS OF EXPER TISE AWARDED 2026

• Facelift

• Necklift

• Breast Augmentation

• Breast Lift

• Liposuction

• Tummy Tuck

• Body Contouring

• Mommy Makeover

• Browlift

• Eyelid Surgery

PHYSICIAN OF EXCELLENCE

John Park, MD

180 Newport Center Drive, Suite 170

Newport Beach, CA 92660

949-354-6556

johnparkmd.com

MATTHEW J NYKIEL, MD

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

As an internationally recognized aesthetic body contouring expert, Dr. Matthew J. Nykiel is both an esteemed educator who trains other physicians in body contouring techniques and a highly regarded speaker. A decorated, board-certified plastic surgeon and international teacher, Dr. Nykiel’s attentive, perceptive, and talented skills make him a soughtafter plastic surgeon for many actors, celebrities, influencers, and anyone seeking exceptional results.

Dr. Nykiel exclusively uses the most advanced technologies and techniques to perform his innovative surgeries, all while holding true to his mission: empowering self-expression, goal-setting, restoring confidence, and educating.

Never one to pursue a cookie-cutter approach, Dr. Nykiel helps patients achieve their goals using a personalized treatment plan. He is a leading expert in butt augmentations, Brazilian butt lifts (BBL), liposuction, VASER lipo, Renuvion skin tightening, high-definition liposuction (high-def lipo), tummy tucks, body contouring, and breast augmentation. His stellar work has been featured in high-profile publications such as People Magazine, OK!, BET, New Beauty, and more.

He has appeared on SiriusXM’s The Doctors Channel, as well as on Fuse TV, and is often recognized as a member of the Dr. Miami Squad. Dr. Nykiel and his team make it their priority to provide a welcoming, safe environment to ensure the confidence and well-being of patients before, during, and after their cosmetic procedure. Your safety, mental health, and physical health are his practice’s top priorities.

In addition to body contouring and enhancement, Dr. Nykiel’s menu of services also includes facial surgery and a variety of MedSpa and non-surgical procedures, such as fillers, Botox, Dysport, and microneedling. Dr. Nykiel has been helping people restore their confidence for more than a decade – he can help you, too.

Matthew J Nykiel, MD

1401 Avocado Avenue, Suite 501

Newport Beach, CA 92660

949-429-0890

GHADA AFIFI, MD, FACS

Plastic Surgery

For almost 25 years, Dr. Ghada Afifi has been recognized as a double-boardcertified plastic surgeon whose skillful, artistic facial and body rejuvenation techniques leave patients looking like themselves – only better. Patients come to Dr. Afifi wishing to look as young as they feel, while avoiding the “overdone and over-filled” appearance that has become relatively too common. “My antioverdone approach focuses on minimally invasive procedures that help restore a more youthful look without giving away the fact that patients had surgery. Often, even patients’ friends and family are not aware they’ve had surgery, but comment that they notice improvements. I also love facilitating each patient to be their true authentic self: so they do what’s best for them, not under pressure from social expectation or temporary beauty fads.”

Ivy League trained at Yale and University of Pennsylvania, Dr. Afifi is often called upon to help patients separate fact from fiction regarding plastic surgery trends. “I sometimes have to correct the effects of work done elsewhere, as some patients mistakenly assume cosmetic surgeons are plastic surgeons when they are notmay not even be surgeons. My goals for patient care are to educate, empower, and show empathy.”

Many patients also seek Dr. Afifi’s skills for non-surgical rejuvenation. “Many of my patients prefer to have their treatments performed by a plastic surgeon. They seek the injector’s skills, not just the product, so being treated by a surgeon familiar with their anatomy leads to optimal results.”

In addition to facial rejuvenation, Dr. Afifi specializes in breast and body contouring, having a particular niche in breast implant removal and fat transfer.

The past Chair of Hoag Hospital Department of Plastic Surgery, Dr. Afifi

currently serves as President of Orange County Society of Plastic Surgeons, a leading organization providing expert and innovative plastic surgery to the community.

As a female plastic surgeon, Dr. Afifi sees many new patients and also has a large following of loyal patients. “I’m honored that my patients feel great after their procedures. They look good, feel good, and that often translates into being confident and doing good. Their feedback is incredibly fulfilling for me, and it’s entirely why I absolutely love to do what I do.”

Ghada Afi fi , MD, FACS

1101 Dove Street, Suite 130 Newport Beach, CA 92660 949-767-7444

2200 East Fruit Street, Suite 205 Santa Ana, CA 92701

Afi fi MD.com | plasticsurgeryclinic.com

ANNE LUHAN, MD, FACS, ABVLM RPHS, CWSP

Do you have unsightly spider veins or larger varicose veins?

Do you feel self-conscious and hesitate to wear shorts or a dress?

Do you suffer from heavy legs, tired legs or restless legs?

Do your ankles swell at the end of the day?

The good news is that there is help for these issues. Offering patients individualized treatment options is Dr. Anne Luhan of Elite Vein Institute

“Venous disease is a chronic disease that needs to be addressed,” says Dr. Luhan. “I want to give people hope that there is treatment out there that is simple, effective and minimally invasive, with great results for the health of the legs. I want to enhance their confidence in being able to wear shorts again and show their legs. Confidence is quality of life.”

Elite Vein Institute AWARDED

“Treatment nowadays is revolutionary,” Luhan says. “It is straightforward, involves very little to no pain, requires no anesthesia and allows for fast recovery and return to daily activities.”

Dr. Luhan founded Elite Vein Institute, building a team of certified nurses, medical assistants and highly specialized venous ultrasound technicians to provide a complete spectrum of vein care, focusing on everything from the tiniest spider vein to the most complex varicose vein and open skin ulcers. Most treatments are covered by major insurance companies as well as Medicare.

Building even more confidence in patients is Dr. Luhan’s reputation. The double-board-certified surgeon has been chosen as a Physician of Excellence in Orange County for eight years. Given Dr. Luhan’s credentials and expertise, patients can feel secure in putting their full trust in her hands.

PHYSICIAN

KECK MEDICINE OF USC AND USC NORRIS COMPREHENSIVE CANCER CENTER HAVE ORANGE COUNTY’S TOP SPECIALISTS

MEDICAL ONCOLOGY

Louis VanderMolen, MD, is one of Orange County’s most respected medical oncologists. He specializes in treating breast and lung cancer, myeloma and lymphoma.

Greg Angstreich, MD, is triple board-certified in medical oncology, hematology and internal medicine. He specializes in treating genitourinary cancers and all blood disorders.

Umair Ghani, MD, is triple boardcertified in medical oncology, hematology and internal medicine. Dr. Ghani’s research interests include prostate cancer and integrating technology in clinical practice.

An Nguyen, MD, treats all cancer types and specializes in gastrointestinal and breast cancers. He speaks fluent Vietnamese and provides compassionate care that honors each patient’s cultural background.

Minh Nguyen, MD, treats multiple cancer types and hematologic disorders while specializing in gastrointestinal and lung cancer. He works with local physicians to ensure patients’ convenient access to the highest standards of care. He speaks fluent Vietnamese.

RADIATION ONCOLOGY

Elizabeth Zhang- Velten, MD - Elizabeth Ren Zhang-Velten, MD, PhD, is a radiation oncologist with Keck Medicine of USC who treats all adult cancers. She makes it a priority to educate her patients about

their conditions and treatments options so they feel empowered to take active roles in their health care.

Hirsch Matani, MD - Dr. Matani’s primary research interests include using radiation treatment advances to improve treatment effectiveness and the patient experience, in part by decreasing side effects of radiation alone or in combination with other therapies.

GI & FOREGUT SURGERY

John Lipham, MD - John C. Lipham, M.D., professor of Surgery, focuses on benign and malignant diseases of the foregut. His clinical interests include the diagnosis and treatment of GERD, esophageal motility disorders, malignant diseases of the esophagus and stomach as well as complex general surgery issues.

Luke Putnam, MD - Dr. Putnam is an Assistant Professor of Clinical Surgery at the Keck School of Medicine of USC. He has a particular focus on minimally invasive techniques because they offer shorter stays in the hospital and more comfortable recoveries.

Caitlin Houghton, MD - Dr. Houghton has a particular expertise in robotic surgery. She continues to expand her skills in this area, and has been involved in setting up a robotic surgery training program for residents.

Katie Galvin, MD - Katie M. Galvin, MD, is an upper gastrointestinal/ foregut surgeon specializing in treating gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD),

hiatal hernias, esophageal motility disorders, gastroparesis and malignant diseases of the esophagus and stomach.

HEPATOBILIARY SURGERY

Gautam Malhotra, MD - Dr. Malhotra has a special interest and expertise in minimally invasive techniques including laparoscopic and robotic surgery. He is also engaged in innovative research with a focus on early detection of pancreatic cancer and novel treatments for colorectal liver metastasis.

Mohd Rasshid Sheikh, MD - Dr. Sheikh’s clinical expertise includes treating benign and malignant diseases of the liver, bile ducts, gallbladder, duodenum, pancreas, and spleen with a focus on minimally invasive approaches.

Greg Angstreich, MD

Katie Galvin, MD

An Nguyen, MD Minh Nguyen, MD

Louis VanderMolen, MD

Umair Ghani, MD

Mohd Rasshid Sheikh, MD

Hirsch Matani, MD

Luke Putnam, MD

Gautam Malhotra, MD

John Lipham, MD

Elizabeth Zhang- Velten, MD

Caitlin Houghton, MD

THOMAS RAMBACHER, DPM, FACFAS, FAPWCA AND AMBER O’CONNOR, DPM

Podiatry Hotline Foot and Ankle

In the realm of podiatry, accurate diagnosis and personalized treatment have never been more crucial. At Podiatry Hotline, a dedicated team led by Dr. Rambacher and Dr. O’Connor is transforming how we approach foot and ankle care. Their shared philosophy of prioritizing patient care serves as the cornerstone of their practice, focusing on developing tailored treatment plans that lead to faster, more complete recoveries.

THE IMPORTANCE OF ACCURATE DIAGNOSIS

The journey towards effective treatment begins with a correct diagnosis. At Podiatry Hotline, the commitment to precise diagnosis starts with thorough interviews and the analysis of testing data. This comprehensive approach ensures that physicians gather crucial information about the patient’s medical history, lifestyle, and symptoms, allowing them to create a clear picture of the underlying issues. By focusing on accurate diagnosis from the outset, the team at Podiatry Hotline can develop specific treatment plans tailored to each patient’s unique needs. This targeted strategy not only minimizes the risk of error but also accelerates the path to recovery.

ADVANCED DIAGNOSTIC TECHNIQUES

Imaging studies, gait analysis, and biomechanical assessments offer valuable insights that guide treatment decisions. Each patient receives an in-depth evaluation, enabling providers to identify the root causes of discomfort or dysfunction, rather than just treating symptoms.

This precision allows for more effective treatment strategies, leading to improved outcomes. The Podiatry Hotline team believes that investing time in understanding a patient’s condition pays dividends in the long run, fostering better health and well-being.

MINIMALLY INVASIVE SURGICAL OPTIONS

When surgery is necessary, Podiatry Hotline champions minimally invasive techniques that promote faster recovery times. Dr. Rambacher and Dr. O’Connor are both proponents of these innovative surgical options, understanding that the goal is not only to address the current problem but to enhance the overall quality of life for their patients. Minimally invasive options provide effective resolution of conditions such as bunions, hammertoes, and ligament repairs while also prioritizing patient comfort and satisfaction.

THE PATH FORWARD: PATIENT-CENTERED CARE

At the heart of the Podiatry Hotline approach is a commitment to patient-centered care. Dr. Rambacher and Dr. O’Connor believe that shared decision-making between physician and patient is vital.

Both doctors share the philosophy that appropriate diagnosis leads to better treatment. They work closely with each patient to ensure that they understand their condition, the proposed treatment plan, and the expected outcomes. This holistic approach promotes not only better adherence to treatment protocols but also empowers patients to take control of their health.

As foot and ankle conditions become increasingly common, the importance of correct diagnosis and patient-specific treatment plans cannot be overstated. Podiatry Hotline, under the guidance of Dr. Rambacher and Dr. O’Connor, exemplifies excellence in podiatric care. With a focus on thorough diagnosis, advanced data analysis, and minimally invasive surgical options, they are setting new standards for faster, more effective treatment. Patients can trust that they are in capable hands—where their health and well-being come first.

PHOTO BY CARLA RHEA

SHARON MOAYERI, MD

OC Fertility®

Dr. Sharon Moayeri, a double board-certified reproductive endocrinologist and fertility specialist, founded OC Fertility in 2009. This boutique, physician-owned IVF center delivers truly personalized fertility care.

Raised in Newport Beach, Dr. Moayeri has dedicated her two-decade career to caring for the community that shaped her. This deep connection anchors her commitment to accessible, patient-first medicine, especially in an era of increasing corporate influence on healthcare.

The practice, built on more than twenty years of clinical and surgical expertise, is recognized for exceptional outcomes and a warm, supportive environment. To ensure care remains close, coordinated and personal, it features an onsite state-of-the-art embryology lab, OC Biogenix, and a surgery center.

Dr. Moayeri specializes in complex cases, including oncofertility, surrogacy and recurrent pregnancy loss. She is highly skilled in guiding diverse families, including couples, individuals and LGBTQ+ patients, on their family-building journey.

Beyond her practice, Dr. Moayeri is deeply invested in the well-being of her community. She participates in local health initiatives, educational and mentoring outreach and collaborative efforts that strengthen reproductive access and education. She also serves as a delegate to the California Medical Association, contributing to reproductive health advocacy.

As a long-standing Orange County resident and dedicated mother of two adult children, Dr. Moayeri brings both personal perspective and professional rigor to every patient experience. She remains committed to safeguarding the integrity of physicianled medicine and ensuring that Orange County residents continue to receive expert, compassionate treatment close to home.

OC Fertility®

1401 Avocado Avenue, Suite 403 Newport Beach, CA 92660 949-706-2229 | ocfertility.com

AWARDED 2026

PHYSICIAN OF EXCELLENCE

STEVEN DAINES, MD

Daines Plastic Surgery

At Daines Plastic Surgery in Newport Beach, facial rejuvenation is more than a specialty; it’s a calling. Double board-certified facial plastic surgeon Steven M. Daines, M.D. built his boutique practice around a simple belief: results should look like you, refreshed, confident, and never overdone.

With more than 6,000 facial aesthetic procedures performed, Dr. Daines is widely recognized for his expertise in facial rejuvenation. His stunning results and deep plane facelift expertise have earned him notable accolades, including being named an Orange County Medical Association Physician of Excellence and Orange Coast magazine Top Doctor for 10 consecutive years as well as placement on Newsweek’s list of America’s Best Plastic Surgeons.

Dr. Daines’ practice philosophy is rooted in his relationshipcentered approach to patient care. “The two most important things in my life are my family—my wife and 5 children—and then my patients,” he says. ““I like to spend extra time with my patients so I can understand their concerns. People

appreciate feeling like they’re part of the family.” That sincere, relationship-focused approach has become a hallmark of the practice, shaping every step of the patient experience.

As his practice has grown, Dr. Daines has entrusted nonsurgical treatments to board-certified Nurse Practitioner Lindsey Watkins. Her expertise with injectables and laser treatments complements the practice’s surgical focus. Lindsey is known for her gentle, thoughtful touch and her ability to create subtle, harmonious enhancements that reflect the practice’s philosophy of “you, only refreshed.”

For patients seeking a deeply personal and expertly executed approach to facial rejuvenation, Daines Plastic Surgery offers an experience and results that feel effortlessly natural.

PHYSICIAN OF EXCELLENCE

WILLIAM SOKOL JR., MD

Allergy Asthma and Clinical Immunology

Dr. William N. Sokol is a board-certified internist and allergist and a Fellow of the American College of Physicians. He received his medical degree from The Ohio State University, completed his internship at Harbor General/UCLA Hospital, and finished his internal medicine residency at Northwestern University, where he earned certification from the American Board of Internal Medicine. He then completed his fellowship in adult and pediatric allergy, asthma and clinical immunology at Harbor General/UCLA Hospitals and later obtained certification from the American Board of Allergy and Clinical Immunology.

Dr. Sokol has been part of the clinical faculty at the UC Irvine College of Medicine since completing his fellowship, serving as a Clinical Professor of Medicine in the Division of Allergy. He has published more than 70 scientific articles, authored chapters on asthma and rhinitis, identified new forms of occupational asthma and anaphylaxis and continues to publish clinical research.

He is a member of the Orange County Medical Society and the California Medical Association, a Fellow of the American Academy of Allergy and Clinical Immunology and the American College of Allergy, and a member of the Landacre Research Society. He has served on the Educational Advisory Board of the Orange County Lung Association and is a past president of both the California State Allergy Society and the Orange County Society of Allergy.

Dr. Sokol serves as an editor for the Journal of Clinical Immunology and Infectious Disease and the Journal of Clinical Therapeutics and is a reviewer for the Journal of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology. He has been repeatedly selected as one of the Best Doctors in America and was recognized as a Top Doctor in Orange County for 2026.

DR. LOULA A. AMIN

Dr. Loula A. Amin is a board-certified pediatrician and allergist. She earned her medical degree from Ain Shams University School of Medicine in Cairo, completed internships at Khartoum Civil Hospital and Munira Hospital in Sudan, and later completed her pediatric residency and fellowship in allergy and clinical immunology at UC Irvine. She is board certified in both pediatric and adult allergy. Dr. Amin has held several leadership roles in allergy departments, has authored peer-reviewed publications and currently serves as an Assistant Clinical Professor at UC Irvine. She has been a clinical associate in Dr. Sokol’s practice since 2001.

SHOHRE MEHVAR, OMD, LAc SHABNAM POURHASSANI, LAc, DACM

Newport Wellness Group

For more than 20 years, Dr. Shohre Mehvar has earned the trust of patients across Orange County as a leading specialist in integrative medicine, blending evidence-based acupuncture with mind-body medicine.

She is widely recognized for resolving complex physical conditions that have not improved with conventional care. One of Dr. Mehvar’s unique specialties is regeneration after surgeryrelated nerve damage, helping many patients avoid long-term disability and regain function in their hands. Her work does not simply reduce pain; it supports nerve repair by increasing microcirculation, modulating inflammatory mediators and stimulating peripheral nerve recovery.

Dr. Mehvar is also known for her weight-loss method, refined over more than a decade. Unlike standard weight-loss programs that often lead to excessive loose skin, her approach helps prevent sagging by regulating hormones and collagen metabolism. Acupuncture influences fibroblasts, the cells responsible for collagen and elastin production which helps maintain skin firmness as fat decreases.

Patients seek Dr. Mehvar for measurable improvement in areas where many feel stuck, including fibromyalgia, abdominal pain, depression, and chronic inflammatory disorders. Her patients experience improvement in their physical and mental function which impact quality of life, work and their relationships.

Across Orange County, Dr. Mehvar is trusted for her combination of outstanding clinical results and deeply compassionate care.

Dr. Shabnam Pourhassani is known not only for her expertise, but for the comfort and confidence she brings to the people she cares for. A licensed acupuncturist since 2008 with 13 years of postgraduate education, she understands how overwhelming complex medical challenges can be and meets each patient with both compassion and unwavering determination.

From resolving pain in children to helping couples achieve pregnancy after failed IVF, Dr. Pourhassani delivers results when they matter most.

Building on her experience as a private medical staff member at multiple hospitals since 2015, she developed initiatives to reduce length of stay in surgical units and emergency departments. Her research on implementing inpatient acupuncture, recognized at national, regional, and international conferences, reflects her unwavering commitment to advancing the field.

Patients value her warm presence and meticulous attention to their health.

SOUTH COUNTY ORTHOPEDIC SPECIALISTS A DIVISION OF ORTHOWEST

From Left, Standing: Dr. Wong, Dr. Aminian, Dr. Youderian, Dr. Johnson, Dr. Montgomery, Dr. Veneziano, Dr. Graham, Dr. Gurbani, Dr. Kim Sitting: Dr. Malhotra, Dr. Clarke, Dr. Kadakia, Dr. Molho, Dr. Patel, Dr. Fan

South County Orthopedic Specialists (SCOS) is Orange County’s premier orthopedic center, proudly providing care for over 50 years. Our fellowship-trained surgeons comprehensively cover all specialties including sports medicine, joint replacement, hand and upper extremity, foot and ankle, shoulder and elbow, and spine surgery. We provide modern, cutting edge techniques while delivering superior outcomes with a personal touch. “We have some of the most talented surgeons in California, but we are most proud of the empathetic and individualized care that we provide” states Dr. Bryce Johnson.

SCOS offers several advanced on-site services, including MRI, x-ray, physical therapy, hand therapy, regenerative/orthobiologic treatments, ultrasound-guided procedures, in-office procedures, and electrodiagnostic studies. “It’s great having all services under one roof. It makes the patient experience significantly better” says Dr. David Molho.

Our group has recently expanded with new full-service offices in Los Alamitos and Placentia, and a dedicated physical therapy center in Yorba Linda, making top-tier orthopedic care more accessible in North Orange County. “Our number one priority will always be to help patients” says Dr. Nimish Kadakia. “We are very excited to continue to provide readily-available and collaborative healthcare now throughout all of Orange County”.

PHYSICIANS

** 2026 Recipient

* Previous Recipient

Hand and Upper Extremity Surgery

Emily Clarke, MD

Gautam Malhotra, MD

**Amar A. Patel, MD

Spine Surgery

*Bryce Johnson, MD

Sports Medicine/ Arthroscopic Surgery

*Scott Graham, MD

**Nimish Kadakia, MD

*Christopher Veneziano, MD

**Jeffrey Wong, MD

Hip and Knee Replacement Surgery

Ryan A. Fan, MD

*Abraham D. Kim, MD

David Molho, MD

*R. Lance Montgomery, MD

Foot and Ankle Surgery

*Arash Aminian, MD

Ajay N. Gurbani, MD

Shoulder and Elbow Surgery

**Ari Youderian, MD

scosortho.com

AWARDED 2026

PHYSICIAN OF EXCELLENCE

LOCATIONS

Laguna Woods

On-Site Physical Therapy, Hand Therapy, and MRI 24331 El Toro Road, Suite 200 Laguna Woods, CA 92637 (949) 586-3200

Irvine 22 Odyssey, Suite 205 Irvine, CA 92618 (949) 870- 3332

Fountain Valley 18785 Brookhurst Street, Suite 100 Fountain Valley, CA 92708 (714) 500- 5056

Los Alamitos On-Site Hand Therapy 3851 Katella Avenue, Suite 150 Los Alamitos, CA 90720 (562) 314- 1400

Placentia 1041 East Yorba Linda Boulevard, Suite 306 Placentia, CA 92870 (949) 586-3200

Yorba Linda- Physical Therapy 20515 Yorba Linda Boulevard, Suite D-10 Yorba Linda, CA 92886 (714) 340-3035

RADIATION ONCOLOGY

CENTER FOR CANCER PREVENTION AND TREATMENT

Physicians are part of the City of Hope Medical Group providing services at Providence St. Joseph Hospital Orange

Cancer treatment requires a collaborative multidisciplinary environment that is a hallmark of the Radiation Oncology department at Providence St. Joseph Hospital Orange, located in the Center for Cancer Prevention and Treatment (CCPT).

At our state-of the-art facility, Doctors Robert Ash, Tanuja Bhandari and Venita Williams apply sophisticated technology to design treatment plans that precisely target tumors. Pinpoint accuracy ensures cancer cells receive the most intense radiation while sparing surrounding normal tissues and organs.

The CCPT at Providence St. Joseph Hospital offers full radiation oncology services for both adults and children, using the latest equipment and techniques, including intensity-modulated radiotherapy (IMRT), image-guided radiotherapy (IGRT), stereotactic body radiotherapy (SBRT) and radiosurgery (SRS). This is possible with the most versatile Varian platform, the TrueBeam linear accelerator. Our department is the first in the country to acquire iterative cone beam CT (iCBCT) providing superior imaging for image-guided radiotherapy. Expertise in brachytherapy for gynecologic, breast and skin malignancies can also be found here. Accreditation by the American College of Radiology attests to the high-quality standards of our Radiation Oncology program.

Board certified and appointed City of Hope assistant professor faculty in 2018, Dr. Ash, Dr. Bhandari and Dr. Williams provide our patients with the utmost in compassionate whole-person care. In collaboration with multiple specialists onsite, our radiation oncologists are experts in breast, lung, gastrointestinal, liver, pancreas, gynecologic, prostate, bladder, skin, sarcoma, leukemia/lymphoma, head and neck, spine, and brain cancers.

We are accredited by the American College of Radiology, Magnet and voted Best Hospital by U.S. News & World Report.

Our patients benefit from disease specific nurse navigators, dieticians, social workers, and physiotherapy/wellness professionals. Numerous industry-sponsored and national cooperative group clinical trials, including NRG Oncology, SWOG and COG protocols, enroll participants through our Cancer Research department, providing access to the most innovative treatment options here in Orange County.

A cancer diagnosis is overwhelming. Having the right medical team in place can make all the difference. If you or a loved one need radiotherapy treatment, the doctors at Providence St. Joseph Hospital Orange are the trusted choice for comprehensive care.

In addition to malignancies, we now treat inflammatory joint disease such as Osteoarthritis, Tendonitis, and Bursitis with low dose radiation that can be delivered over 6 treatments with response rates up to 80%.

AWARDED 2026

PHYSICIAN OF EXCELLENCE

Radiation Oncology Center for Cancer Prevention and Treatment

1000 West La Veta Avenue, Orange, CA 92868

714-734-6250 | cityofhope.org | sjo.org/cancer

From Left: Venita L. Williams, MD, Tanuja Bhandari, MD, Robert B. Ash, MD

ANTHONY H. CHAU, MD, RPVI, FACS

Vascular & Endovascular Surgery

Excellence in Care. Innovation in Surgery. Compassion at Every Step.

When lives and limbs are at risk, patients across Orange County turn to a physician who believes expert care begins with compassion. Dr. Anthony H. Chau is widely recognized as one of the region’s leading vascular and endovascular surgeons, celebrated for his dedication to treating every patient with dignity, clarity, and unwavering commitment.

As Associate Professor of Surgery at UC Irvine and Chief of Vascular Surgery at the Tibor Rubin VA Medical Center in Long Beach, Dr. Chau has built a reputation for delivering cutting-edge, patient-centered care. His expertise spans the full spectrum of vascular disease—from complex aortic aneurysms and carotid artery disease to limb-saving interventions for peripheral arterial disease and deep vein thrombosis.

Nationally regarded for his leadership in minimally invasive and image-guided endovascular techniques, Dr. Chau offers patients faster recovery, reduced risk, and solutions once considered impossible. His surgical innovation is matched by a robust research portfolio, serving as Principal Investigator on multiple clinical trials advancing the future of vascular care, device development, and endovascular technologies.

Beyond the operating room, Dr. Chau is deeply committed to mentoring the next generation of surgeons and expanding access to high-quality vascular care for veterans and the broader community.

Patients choose Dr. Chau not only for his expertise, but for his humanity—an approach that blends scientific rigor, surgical precision, and genuine compassion.

Anthony H. Chau, MD, RPVI, FACS

UCI Medical CenterPavilion 3

101 The City Drive South Orange, CA 92868

Appointments: 714-456-6699

Referrals: (Phone) 714-456-7001 (Fax) 855-209-8413

NIRAV SAVALIA, MD

Savalia Plastic Surgery

Dr. Nirav Savalia is a board-certified plastic surgeon in Newport Beach with more than 20 years of experience, known for his precise surgical technique, natural-looking results, and compassionate approach to patient care. Patients seek him out for facial, breast, and body procedures—including deep-plane face and neck lift, mommy makeover, tummy tuck, and complex breast surgery—because of his focus on outcomes that look balanced, refined, and individualized.

In addition to his cosmetic practice, Dr. Savalia is nationally recognized for his work in oncoplastic breast surgery, and is among the first surgeons worldwide to earn accreditation as an Oncoplastic Surgeon of Excellence. His contributions in this field have expanded reconstructive options for women facing breast cancer, helping many restore confidence, comfort, and a sense of wholeness. His experience with these highly complex cases informs the level of precision and aesthetic insight he brings to all procedures.

Dr. Savalia earned his medical degree from Jefferson Medical College in Philadelphia, then completed residency training in General Surgery followed by Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery in New York City. He went on to complete a dedicated fellowship in cosmetic surgery, strengthening his foundation in facial procedures. As his career progressed, Dr. Savalia expanded his expertise in the most modern approaches to facial rejuvenation— including deep-plane facelift and necklift techniques as well as advanced methods in brow and eyelid rejuvenation— which allows him to perform comprehensive and cohesive facial rejuvenation.

At Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian, Dr. Savalia serves as the Program Director for Oncoplastic and Aesthetic Breast Surgery, contributing to the region’s most respected program and helping train surgeons over fifty surgeons in advanced breast techniques. His work has been recognized through distinctions such as Castle Connolly Top Doctor, RealSelf Top Doctor, and Orange Coast Top Doctor, reflecting his commitment to quality, safety, and continued professional excellence.

Savalia Plastic Surgery

361 Hospital Road, Suite 530

Newport Beach, CA 92663

949-759-0980

drsavalia.com

AWARDED 2026

PHYSICIAN OF EXCELLENCE

PHOTO BY CARLA RHEA

SHAMAIL TARIQ, MD, MBA, FSCAI

Interventional Cardiologist

St. Jude Medical Center

Dr. Shamail S. Tariq is a Harvard-trained, triple boardcertified interventional cardiologist recognized for his comprehensive and compassionate approach to heart health. As a leading physician at St. Jude Medical Center in Fullerton, Dr. Tariq blends advanced cardiovascular expertise with a deeply human, relationship-centered style of care.

With specialized training from UT Southwestern and an interventional fellowship at Harvard, Dr. Tariq offers a full spectrum of cardiology services, from cutting-edge procedures to proactive prevention strategies. His philosophy is simple: exceptional cardiac care begins long before a catheterization lab. He works closely with each patient to optimize lifestyle choices, stress management, nutrition, fitness and long-term habits that meaningfully reduce risk and enhance quality of life.

Known for his clarity, warmth and communication, Dr. Tariq empowers patients to understand their conditions and actively participate in their health journey. Whether guiding someone through complex diagnostics, performing a life-saving intervention or helping a patient redesign their daily routine for better heart health, he prioritizes education, partnership and trust.

Dr. Tariq has held leadership roles in major hospital systems, serves on medical governance committees and is frequently sought for medico-legal expertise. Yet he considers his most important responsibility to be showing up for patients with the full measure of his skill, training and empathy.

Blending world-class training with a holistic, prevention-first mindset, Dr. Shamail Tariq continues to redefine what it means to be a modern cardiologist in Orange County.

AWARDED 2026

PHYSICIAN OF EXCELLENCE

St. Joseph and St. Jude Heritage Medical GroupFullerton (Val Mesa)

100 East Valencia Mesa Drive, Fullerton, CA 92835 714-446-5050 shamailtariqmd.com

SERVICES

• Co ronary Angiography and Angioplasty (stents/PCI)

• Ra dial access procedures

• Ac ute heart attack care

• Ge neral cardiology evaluation

• Ca rdiac imaging interpretation

• Pe rsonalized heart disease prevention programs

• Executive heart health assessment

• Ri sk stratified screening and longevity planning

• Co ronary calcium scoring interpretation

• Am bulatory monitoring

BELLA DERM AESTHETIC MEDICINE

By Daniela Pimentle, PA-C

Where Subtle Injectables Meet Skillful Artistry

At Bella Derm, aging gracefully is not a trend; it is a philosophy. Founded by PA-C Daniela Pimentle, a USC-trained clinician educated at the Keck School of Medicine, Bella Derm is more than a medspa. It is a calm, intimate aesthetic clinic designed as a sanctuary for women who want subtle, artful enhancements that preserve their natural identity.

Bella Derm specializes in undetectable injectables and advanced skin treatments, including Botox®, Dysport®, Juvéderm®, Restylane®, PRP, Dermapen® microneedling and medical-grade skincare designed to support beauty from the inside out. Every service is thoughtfully curated, medically sound and personalized to each patient’s unique features.

Every treatment begins with a conversation. Daniela believes beautiful results start long before a needle is ever picked up. She listens deeply, evaluates thoughtfully and chooses only the safest, most effective treatment to harmonize and restore the face. Her signature approach blends medical expertise with an artist’s eye, ensuring patients look entirely like themselves, just rested, refined and radiant.

Women come to Bella Derm for one reason: they want to look refreshed, not different. In a world of overfilled faces and rushed appointments, Bella Derm offers something rare. The care is ethical, personalized and medically grounded, and it is delivered with softness, honesty and intention.

If you have been searching for a place where your beauty is protected, your identity is honored and your treatments are crafted with precision, expertise and integrity, Bella Derm is your home.

Bella Derm

23521 Paseo de Valencia, Suite 301 Laguna Hills, CA 92653

949-649-8376 | Belladermlh.com

Aesthetic Medicine by Daniela Pimentle, PA-C

SUSAN CAVKA

Susan Cavka Hypnotherapy

Radical human evolution on a global scale—that is what Susan Cavka is focused on creating. After nearly 30 years as a private investigator, she sought a way to create change and help others. She found her answer in the powerful effects of hypnosis.

“I was bewildered when I learned that we operate in only about a 5 percent state of consciousness, while the rest of the time we react based on beliefs and subconscious programming formed during childhood,”

Susan says. “I was shocked to learn how little we understand the mind and consciousness.”

Susan wants people to understand that we are the creators of our own reality. She believes we are born “right as rain,” and that the “big effect of our childhood” is something adults overlook. “We don’t know what we don’t know,” she explains. “We give our power away to others, but it is not a doctor or a spiritual leader who heals you—it is you. Healing begins by resolving childhood trauma, much of which is multigenerational.”

As an Investigative Hypnotherapist, Susan found that the most powerful healing requires going deeply into the subconscious. She developed her own method that goes beyond traditional training. Sessions average nine hours, with about half the time spent in hypnosis exploring early life. After witnessing more than 1,500 childhood scenes with clients, she believes true change begins by healing the child within and releasing outdated beliefs and habits. “You would be shocked to understand the root causes of our biggest issues,” she says. “We make ourselves sick in so many ways and for so many reasons.”

“Everything you will ever need is already inside you. Be the master, not the apprentice,” Susan says. “To evolve, we must face the truth of who we are, let go of fear, guilt and shame, and build the best relationship with ourselves.”

“We are all in this together, but we cannot come together until we know ourselves and why we are here. It’s time for a radical evolution of humankind.”

Stay tuned for my upcoming Youtube show, The Big Effect.

Susan Cavka Hypnotherapy

2515 East Coast Hwy, Corona Del Mar, CA 92625 310-418-5059 | @susanhypnotherapy susancavka.com

KEN L. WILLIAMS, DO, FISHRS, ABHRS

Diplomate, American Board of Hair Restoration Surgery

Fellow, International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery

Orange County Hair Restoration

Dr. Williams practices medical and surgical hair restoration for men and women and is dedicated to the art and science of hair-loss disorders. He performs all of the critical-to-quality steps of hair transplant surgery and provides private consultations and evaluations for all of his patients.

Dr. Williams is a diplomate of the American Board of Hair Restoration Surgery and a board-certified primary care physician. He began private practice in 1986 in Orange County and is the founder and principal physician at Orange County Hair Restoration. He is the co-author of the international medical-surgical textbook Hair Restoration 360 FUE, as well as the author of other surgical publications and articles.

NailfungusisapersistentproblemformillionsofAmericans,causingdiscomfort, embarrassment,andfrustrationforthosewhosufferfromit.IvarE.RothDPM/MPH,based inOrangeCounty,andonstaffatHoag-NewportBeach,hasdevelopedaninnovative solutionthatwillrevolutionizethetreatmentofthiscommoncondition.Withdecadesof experienceinpodiatry,andcountlesssuccessstories,Dr.Rothhasearnedaq reputation forprovidingleading-edgetreatments.

He is a diplomate and past president of the American Board of Hair Restoration Surgery (ABHRS). He serves as chairman of the ABHRS written board examination committee and is a member of the oral examination committee. Because of his academic teaching, medical publications, authorship, and expertise, Dr. Williams has earned the merit-based Fellow designation from the International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery (ISHRS). He is considered a subject-matter expert on hair loss in men and women.

He is currently on the medical staff of Hoag Hospital–Irvine and Newport Beach and serves on the clinical teaching faculty at Western University of Health Sciences and Touro University.

Outside of private surgical practice, Dr. Williams serves the Orange County community as an elected member of the Orange County Board of Education, a role he has held since 1996. He is also a retired sworn law enforcement officer with the Orange County Sheriff’s Department, having served Orange County citizens for over twenty years.

CREDENTIALS AND CERTIFICATIONS

• Diplomat and Board Member of American Board of Hair Restoration Surgery (ABHRS), the only surgical organization that certifies hair surgeons.

• Fellow, International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery (ISHRS)

• Author, International Lecturer, and Researcher of Hair Loss Disorders

AWARDED 2026

PHYSICIAN OF EXCELLENCE

A LEADER IN INNOVATION

• Founding Chairman Podiatry Section Hoag HospitalNewport Beach

• Board Certified Foot & Ankle Surgeon (American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery -ABFAS)

• First Dedicated Podiatric Foot Spa for Safe Pedicures and Manicures in O.C.

• Former Medical Director for Ballet Pacifica- Orange County

• Inventor of Paincur, a new way of resolving pain, without opioids.

REAL FREEDOM FROM NEUROPATHY

IVAR E. ROTH, DPM, MPH

Concierge Podiatry & Spa

Restoring lives with NeuropathyCur

The relentless pain, numbness, and tingling in the feet and legs can make simple tasks, like walking, sleeping, or enjoying a day out, feel insurmountable.

As a board-certified podiatric surgeon with over 40 years of experience, I’ve witnessed the profound impact of neuropathy on my patients’ lives.

That’s why I developed NeuropathyCur, a groundbreaking, non-invasive treatment protocol that’s restoring hope and freedom to those who thought relief was out of reach.

At Concierge Podiatry & Spa we’re not just treating symptoms, we’re targeting the root causes of neuropathy to deliver lasting results.

The NeuropathyCur protocol combines cutting-edge technology with a personalized, patient-centered approach, offering a beacon of hope for those who’ve been told “there’s nothing more we can do.”

NailfungusisapersistentproblemformillionsofAmericans,causingdiscomfort, embarrassment,andfrustrationforthosewhosufferfromit.IvarE.RothDPM/MPH,based inOrangeCounty,andonstaffatHoag-NewportBeach,hasdevelopedaninnovative solutionthatwillrevolutionizethetreatmentofthiscommoncondition.Withdecadesof experienceinpodiatry,andcountlesssuccessstories,Dr.Rothhasearnedaquality

• You begin with a thorough no-cost consultation to assess your condition and tailor the NeuropathyCur protocol to your needs.

• Sanexas neoGEN® Cell-Signaling Energy Treatment: This FDA-cleared technology uses electric cell signaling to stimulate nerve repair and enhance blood flow. By delivering precise electrical signals, if reduces pain, numbness, and tingling while improving mobility. Our practice is one of only two in Orange County offering this advanced device.

• Deep Tissue Laser Therapy: High-intensity infrared light penetrates tissue to promote nerve regeneration and reduce inflamation, providing rapid relief from neuropathic discomfort.

• IR/Red Light Therapy with Pulsed Magnetic Technology: Combining infrared light and pulsed electromagnetic fields (PEMF), this therapy enhances circulation and supports healing, addressing symptoms of neuropathy and related conditions like arthritis.

Neuropathy, often triggered by conditions like diabetes, chemotherapy, or injury, damages the peripheral nerves, leading to debilitating symptoms. Patients describe burning pain, electric shocks, or a loss of sensation that makes every step uncertain. For many, these symptoms erode their quality of life, limiting their ability to work, socialize, or even rest peacefully. Traditional treatments, medications, injections, or surgery, often provide only temporary relief, if any, and come with risks or side effects.

Frustrated by these limitations, I set out to create a better solution. Drawing on decades of expertise and a passion for innovation, I designed NeuropathyCur to address neuropathy holistically, using advanced technology to stimulate healing at the cellular level.

The result?

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A protocol that not only alleviates symptoms but also restores function, giving patients the freedom to live life on their terms.

The NeuropathyCur Difference

ACCOMPLISHMENTS:

The NeuropathyCur protocol is a comprehensive, 18-visit program that integrates state-of-the-art therapies with a nightly home regimen, tailored to each patient’s unique needs. Unlike conventional approaches that mask symptoms, NeuropathyCur promotes nerve regeneration, improves circulation, and reduces inflammation.

FoundingChairmanPodiatryDepartment HoagHospital-NewportBeach

BoardCertifiedFoot&AnkleSurgeon (AmericanBoardofFootandAnkleSurgery -ABFAS)

FirstDedicatedPodiatricFootSpaforSafe PedicuresandManicuresinO.C.

FormerMedicalDirectorforBalletPacificaOrangeCounty

InventorofPaincur,anewwayofresolving pain,withoutopioids.