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Ashley Bateman, MD Family Medicine Dr. Ashley Bateman focuses in preventative healthcare, adolescent well-being, and women's health and wellness. Dr. Bateman performs various in office procedures including, joint injections, skin biopsies, colposcopy, endometrial biopsies, splint/casting, tonometry, etc. Dr. Bateman received her undergraduate degree from Skidmore College in Neuroscience and her doctor of medicine from St. George's University. After medical school, Dr. Bateman completed the Cook County-Loyola-Provident Family Medicine Residency program in Chicago, Illinois. More » |
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Rachel Ferrara, MD Family Medicine Dr. Rachel Ferrara provides comprehensive primary care for children, adolescents, and adults. She has a strong interest in preventive care, and likes to empower her patients through education. She performs multiple office procedures including joint injections, biopsies, colposcopy, and IUD placements. Dr. Ferrara graduated from Columbia University with a bachelor's degree in History, and received her medical degree from the Keck School of Medicine at USC. She completed her residency training at UCLA. Dr. Ferrara is a native of Los Angeles and grew up in the San Fernando Valley. She enjoys hiking, cooking, gardening, listening to music, and rooting for the Dodgers and Lakers. More » |
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Kavita Nair, MD My philosophy is that preventive care is the most proactive approach to wellness. I also strongly believe that the best care delivery is achieved when the physician and patient are equally invested. I like to ensure that my patients are well educated about their condition in order for us to make the most appropriate and tailored choices for each individual patient. Over my last 12 years in medical practice, including my residency training at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, MN and my fellowship training followed by a busy hospitalist practice at HealthPartners Medical Group in Minneapolis, MN, I have learnt valuable wisdoms guiding my approach to patient care and disease management that will remain an integral part of my everyday practice. More » |
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William Buxton, MD Dr. Buxton completed his medical degree, internship and residency in Neurology at the UCLA School of Medicine. He completed his residency in Clinical Neurophysiology at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center. Dr. Buxton's clinical interests include: Alzheimer's Disease, Ataxia, Concussion, Electroencephalogram (EEG), Electromyography (EMG), Evoked Potential, Facial Pain, General Neurology, Guillain Barre Syndrome, Headache, Hydrocephalus, Memory Disorders, Movement Disorders, Multiple Sclerosis, Myasthenia Gravis, Neuro Muscular, Neuro Physiology, Neuropathy, Normal Brain Function, Parkinson's Disease, Peripheral Nerve, Rehabilitation, Seizure Disorders, Spine, Stroke, Thoracic Outlet Syndrome. More » |
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Lucia Loredana Dattoma, MD Dr. Dattoma earned her medical degree from Universidad Autonoma de Guadalajara with additional training at Fifth Pathway, New York Medical College. She completed her internship at the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey and her residency at Harbor UCLA Medical Center. Dr. Dattoma completed her fellowship in Faculty Development at Harbor UCLA Medical Center and fellowship in Geriatric Medicine at UCLA School of Medicine. More » |
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Ravi Dave, MD Cardiology Dr. Ravi Dave is Director of UCLA Santa Monica Cardiology and Imaging. He attended Shah Medical College and completed his internship and residency at University of Illinois at Chicago Medical Center. He completed his fellowship in Interventional Cardiology at USC Medical Center. He is board certified in Interventional Cardiology and Cardiovascular Disease. Dr. Dave's clinical interests include: angioplasty, atherectomy, cardiac catheterization, heart valve disease, invasive cardiac interventions, rotablator, and valvuloplasty. More » |
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Lauren Ficks, MD Dr. Lauren Ficks earned her medical degree at Vanderbilt University School of Medicine. She completed her internship and residency in internal medicine at UCLA School of Medicine and her fellowship in endocrinology, diabetes & metabolism at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center. More » |
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Yaroslav Gofnung, MD Endocrinology Dr. Yaroslav Gofnung earned his Bachelor's in Science from the University of Southern California (USC). He then continued on at USC for his Medical Degree, Internal Medicine residency as well as specialty training in Endocrinology. He received Board Certification in both Internal Medicine and Endocrinology. For the last six years, Dr. Gofnung was in private practice in North Hollywood and Tarzana practicing Endocrinology, treating hormone related disorders, before recently joining the UCLA Health System. Dr. Gofnung is well versed in the many aspects of hormone-related problems, such as Diabetes and Thyroid conditions. More » |
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Rebecca Gordon, MD Rheumatology Dr. Rebecca Gordon is originally from the Mid-West, but loves the weather out here in Los Angeles. She graduated from the University of Illinois with a degree in Psychology, and received her medical degree from Loyola University Stritch School of Medicine. Her Internal Medicine residency was completed at Harbor-UCLA medical center, and she then went on to a two year fellowship in Rheumatology at UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine. Dr. Gordon's clinical interests include: rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, osteoporosis, scleroderma, dermatomyositis, polymyositis, spondyloarthropathies, vasculitis and osteoarthritis. More » |
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Jenny Hu, MD Dermatology, Cosmetic Dermatology, and Mohs Micrographic Surgery Dr. Jenny Hu earned her Bachelor of Science (BS) in Neurobiology, Physiology and Behavior from UC Davis. She then earned her Doctor of Medicine (MD) and Masters of Public Health (MPH) degrees through a combined degree program at UCLA. She completed both her Dermatology residency and Procedural Dermatology fellowship (Mohs micrographic surgery, cosmetic dermatology) at UCLA as well, and has thoroughly enjoyed her time training at UCLA as she is very excited to stay on as faculty. Dr. Hu specializes in skin cancer surgery (Mohs micrographic surgery) and cosmetic procedures. More » |
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Tracy Huynh, MD Dr. Huynh grew up in the San Francisco Bay Area and received her medical degree from Boston University. After completing a residency in internal medicine and a fellowship in cardiovascular medicine, she went on to complete additional training in Interventional Cardiology and Peripheral Vascular Diseases from Yale University. Dr. Huynh's clinical interests include the treatment of coronary artery disease, valvular heart disease, prevention of heart disease, the treatment of claudication due to peripheral vascular disease, women's health, and angioplasty and coronary and peripheral stenting. Dr. Huynh speaks Vietnamese and basic Spanish. More» |
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Amy Lee, MD Dr. Lee believes that nutrition and lifestyle play a huge role in her patient's medical condition and treatment plan. As an internist, her philosophy in practice involves understanding her patients as individuals and being able to relate their acute illnesses by addressing the underlying problems, cultures and lifestyles. Her education and work experiences in nutritional medicine, allow her to implement aggressive medical nutrition therapies to every condition. Her scope of practice ranges from malnutrition in cancer, specialized diets for the autoimmune and/or medication side effects to medical weight management for the obese. Dr. Lee earned her medical degree at the University of Illinois Medical School at Chicago and completed her internship and residency in internal medicine at USC Medical Center. Dr. Lee's clinical interests include herbal supplements and weight management, Immunonutrition, Integrative medicine and specialized diets for medical conditions. Dr. Lee speaks English and Cantonese. More» |
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Roman Leibzon, MD Cardiology Dr. Roman Leibzon pursued his medical degree at the University of Pittsburgh, School of Medicine. Dr. Leibzon returned to Los Angeles to complete his internal medicine internship and residency at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center. Dr. Leibzon completed his cardiology fellowship, and interventional cardiology fellowship at the University of Southern California, Keck School of Medicine. Dr. Leibzon is board certified in Internal Medicine, Cardiology, Interventional Cardiology and Nuclear Cardiology. Dr. Leibzon has been practicing interventional cardiology in the San Fernando Valley since 2005. Dr. Leibzon specializes in minimally invasive cardiology and performs coronary balloon angioplasty, and stenting. He also implants permanent pacemakers. More » |
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Anita Pakula, MD Dr. Pakula specializes in aesthetic dermatology (BOTOX, fillers, and chemical peels), dermatology surgery, eczema, general dermatology, hair disorders, hair loss, hair thinning, laser, melanoma, pediatrics, psoriasis, and skin cancer. More » |
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Verna Porter, MD Dr. Porter earned her medical degree and completed her internship in internal medicine at UCLA School of Medicine. She also completed her residency and fellowship in Neurology at UCLA. Dr. Porter's clinical interests include: Alzheimer's Disease, Ataxia, Cognitive, Concussion, Electroencephalogram (EEG), Facial Pain, General Neurology, Geriatric Behavior, Guillain Barre Syndrome, Head Trauma, Headache, Hydrocephalus, Memory Disorders, Movement Disorders, Multiple Sclerosis, Neuro Behavior, Neuro Otology, Neuropathy, Normal Brain Function, Parkinson's Disease, Peripheral Nerve, Sleep Disorders, Spine, Stroke. More » |
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Janki Shah, MD Cardiology Dr. Shah earned her medical degree at USC School of Medicine. She completed her internship and residency in internal medicine at UCLA School of Medicine. Dr. Shah completed her fellowship in cardiovascular disease at Kaiser Permanente Medical Care. Dr. Shah speaks English, Spanish and Gujarati. More » |
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Rimma Shaposhnikov, MD Digestive Diseases Dr. Rimma Shaposhnikov, received her medical degree from the State University of New York at Buffalo. Dr. Shaposhnikov completed her residency in internal medicine, as well as her fellowship in gastroenterology at the University of Southern California, Los Angeles County Hospital. Dr. Shaposhnikov specializes in gastroenterology and hepatology. She is a member of the American Gastroenterology Association, the American Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy and the Southern California Society of Gastroenterology. Her interests include women's health, hepatology and motility disorders. More » |
