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  • Cardiovascular Disease, Internal Medicine, Interventional Cardiology
  • 47 years of experience
  • Kaiser Permanente Panorama City Medical Center 13651 Willard St, Panorama City, CA 91402

Brief Intro

I made the perfect decision when I joined Kaiser Permanente, leaving behind a full-time faculty position at UCLA. I I don't need to worry about running a business. I can focus on taking care of my patients, knowing that I can easily arrange for the tests, medicines or appointments that they need. As new features are rolled out on this Web page, I look forward to being able to provide links to health education materials, helping you get the best information to assist in caring for your children. BiographyI am a third-generation native Californian. I grew up in the wonderfully multi-cultural community of San Pedro. I loved science classes, graduated at the top of my high school class, and entered UCLA as a biology major, proudly the first person in my extended family to have the opportunity to attend college. I thought of a career in medicine from early on, and my plans gelled when I worked two summers in the outpatient department at Childrens Hospital Los Angeles. I fell in love with the thought of a career caring for children. I am an associate clinical professor of pediatrics at UCLA, where I teach medical students and residents - the young physicians of tomorrow. About my practiceIf a child has a stomach, intestinal or liver problem, the child's personal physician refers him or her to me. My staff calls the child's family and arranges an initial consultation appointment in the office. I encourage parents and caregivers most familiar with the child to attend that initial visit where we together decide what further tests or treatment would be most beneficial. How I thriveFamily vacations, regular exercise, good food, music, reading, and following UCLA sports complement the enjoyment my medical practice brings to me.

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Education Background

RESIDENCY

Kaiser Permanente Medical Center

MEDICAL SCHOOL

Gandhi Medical College - 1978

Languages Spoken

  • English
  • Spanish

Location & Hours

  • Kaiser Permanente Panorama City Medical Center
  • 13651 Willard St, Panorama City, CA 91402

Specialties Treated

  • Cardiovascular Disease
  • Internal Medicine
  • Interventional Cardiology

Conditions Addressed

  • Hypertension (HTN)
  • Aortic Valvular Disease
  • Paroxysmal Supraventricular Tachycardia (PSVT)
  • Heart Failure
  • Angina Pectoris
  • Ischemic Heart Disease
  • Atrial Fibrillation and Atrial Flutter
  • Cardiac Arrhythmia
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Procedures Performed

  • Angioplasty

Insurance Accepted

* Insurance information may change frequently. Please verify directly with the provider (doctor/clinic).

  • CareMore
  • Contra Costa Health Plan
  • Wellcare
  • L.A. Care Health Plan
  • SCAN Health Plan
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA
  • Aetna
  • CalOptima
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • Health Net
  • Optum Health
  • AltaMed Senior BuenaCare (PACE)
  • Molina Healthcare
  • STLDentalPlan| LLC
  • Kaiser Permanente
  • Blue Shield of California
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • Humana
  • Inland Empire Health Plan
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  • Cancer 86
  • Cardiology, Heart & Vascular Surgery 79
  • Orthopedics 161
  • Neurology & Neurosurgery 120
  • Gastroenterology & GI Surgery 149
  • Pulmonology & Lung Surgery 161
  • Diabetes & Endocrinology 65
  • Children's Hospital 18
  • Urology 149
  • Psychiatry 91
  • Geriatrics 143
  • Rehabilitation 73
  • Obsterics & Gynecology 23
  • Ophthalmology 8
  • Ear, Nose & Throat 10
  • Rheumatology 4
  • Long Term Care 19
  • Maternity Care (Uncomplicated Pregnancy) 99