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Providers​

Medical Providers

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Alvin Chang, MD
Physician

Specialty: Internal Medicine

Subspecialty: Geriatric Medicine

Education: UCLA School of Medicine

Residency: West LA Veteran Affairs Medical Center – Internal Medicine

Fellowship: UCLA School of Medicine – Geriatric Medicine

Board Certification: The American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM) – Internal Medicine/Geriatric Medicine

Languages Spoken: English, Mandarin, Taiwanese, Spanish (Medical)

Practice Type: Hospitalist, Clinics, SNF, ALF

Interests: Medication, Tai Chi, Weightlifting, Traveling, Bicycling, Skiing, and playing tennis 

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Ali Shahverdiani, MD
Physician

Specialty: Internal Medicine

Subspecialty:

Education: Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Iran

Residency: Capital Health – Internal Medicine

Fellowship:

Board Certification: The American Board of Internal Medicine – Internal Medicine

Languages Spoken: English, Farsi, Basic Spanish

Practice Type: Hospitalist, Clinics, SNF, ALF

Interests: Music, Photography, Cycling and Cooking

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Gail Frances Liezl Abcede, MD
Physician

Specialty: Internal Medicine

Subspecialty:

Education: American University of the Caribbean School of Medicine

Residency: UPMC Pinnacle Harrisburg, PA

Fellowship:

Board Certification: Internal Medicine

Languages Spoken: English, Tagalog, Minimal Spanish

Practice Type: Hospitalist, Clinics, ALF

Interests: Culinary and food tasting experiences, Traveling and Spending quality time with family and loved ones. 

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Hassan Aliakbarian, MD
Physician

Specialty: Internal Medicine

Subspecialty: 

Education: Mashhad University of Medical Sciences

Residency: Merit Health Wesley

Fellowship:

Board Certification: ABIM (American Board of Internal Medicine)

Languages Spoken: English, Farsi (Persian)

Practice Type: Hospitalist, Clinic, SNF, ALF

Interests: Traveling, reading, watching movies

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Hora Nemati Rezvani, MD
Physician

Specialty: Internal Medicine

Subspecialty: 

Education: Zahedan University of Medical Sciences – Iran

Residency: Merit Health Wesley

Fellowship:

Board Certification: ABIM (American Board of Internal Medicine)

Languages Spoken: English, Farsi (Persian)

Practice Type: Hospitalist, Clinic

Interests: 

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Eduardo Amezcua. MD
Physician

Specialty: Family Medicine

Subspecialty: 

Education: Undergraduate: California State University Fullerton – Bachelor of Science

University of California San Francisco – Doctorates

Residency: Kaweah Delta Health Care District 

Fellowship:

Board Certification: American Board of Family Medicine 

Languages Spoken: English, Basic Medical Spanish 

Practice Type: Clinic, SNF 

Interests: Mountaineering (Climbed Mt. Kilimanjaro and Mt. Fuji in pursuit of the dream to climb the seven summits one day), Weightlifting, Brazilian Jiujitsu, Salsa Dancing, Traveling, Learning more Spanish, Reading, Traveling and Watching Combat Sports. 

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Michele Burns, PA-C
Physician Assistant

Specialty: Family Practice

Subspecialty: Geriatrics

Education: Western University of Health Sciences

Residency:

Fellowship:

Board Certification: National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistant (NCCPA)

Languages Spoken: English, Spanish

Practice Type: Clinic, SNF, ALF

Interests: Weight Training, Hiking, Traveling, cycling on the Peloton, Hanging out with friends and Loves dogs

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Douglas Chee, PA-C
Physician Assistant

Specialty: Internal Medicine

Subspecialty:

Education: Saint Joseph’s University – University City

Residency:

Fellowship:

Board Certification: National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistant (NCCPA)

Languages Spoken: English

Practice Type: Hospitalist, SNF, ALF, Clinic

Interests: Coffee Connoisseur, NY sports enthusiast and doing outdoor activities with family and 3 Siberian Huskie

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Ying “Maggie” Zhang, NP-C​​
Nurse Practitioner

Specialty: Adult – Gerontology

Subspecialty:

Education: Azuza Pacific University – Gerontology Nurse Practitioner
California State University Long Beach – BS in Nursing Shanghai Second Medical University – Bachelor of Medicine

Residency:

Fellowship:

Board Certification: American Academy of Nurse Practitioners

Languages Spoken: English, Mandarin

Practice Type: Clinic, Hospitalist, ALF, SNF

Interests: Listening to Music, watching movies, and going to the theatre

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Byron Bledsoe, NP
Nurse Practitioner

Specialty: Family Practice

Subspecialty:

Education: Chamberlain University, Master of Science in Nursing – Family Nurse Practitioner

Residency:

Fellowship:

Board Certification: American Academy of Nurse Practitioners

Languages Spoken : English

Practice Type: Hospitalist, Clinics, ALF

Interests: Loves to surf, go skiing, take snowboarding and hiking trips. Playing volleyball, and coaching multiple sports which include soccer, tennis and baseball

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Sandra Garcia, NP
Nurse Practitioner

Specialty: Family Practice

Subspecialty:

Education: California State Los Angeles, Masters Degree in Nursing

Residency:

Fellowship:

Board Certification: American Nurses Credentialing Center

Languages Spoken: English, Spanish

Practice Type: SNF, ALF, Clinic, Hospitalist

Interests: Traveling and Spending time with Family

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Yong Shen, NP
Nurse Practitioner

Specialty: Family Practice

Subspecialty:

Education:Walden University

Residency:

Fellowship:

Board Certification: California Board of Nursing

Languages Spoken : Chinese Mandarin/ English

Practice Type: Clinic, Hospitalist, SNF, ALF

Interests: Cycling and traveling

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Isel Heredia, MSN, AGNP-C​
Nurse Practitioner

Specialty:Primary Care Adult-Gerontology

Subspecialty:

Education:West Coast University

Residency:

Fellowship:

Board Certification: American Academy of Nurse Practitioners 

Languages Spoken: English, Spanish

Practice Type: SNF,  Clinic

Interests: Outside of clinical practice, I’m a devoted mom to two toddlers and truly cherish every moment with my husband and daughters. I love creating lasting memories through travel, shared experiences, and simple quality time together. Many weekends are spent enjoying family barbecues with my parents and siblings, moments I consider a true blessing. Outside of work, nothing brings me more joy than family, laughter, and being together

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Luke Won, D.P.M​​
Podiatrist

Specialty: Podiatry

Subspecialty:

Education: California School of Podiatric Medicine

Residency:

Fellowship: St. John’s Episcopal Hospital in New York

Board Certification: American Board of Podiatric Medicine

Languages Spoken: English and Korean

Practice Type: Clinic, SNF, ALF

Interests: Coaching little league baseball and travelin with family

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Wu Guang She, L.Ac
Licensed Acupuncturist​

Specialty: Oriental Medicine and Acupuncture

Subspecialty: Pain Management

Education: Zhongshan Medical School

Residency: Guangzhou Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital

Fellowship:

Board Certification: Medical Board of California Acupuncture Board

Languages Spoken: English, Mandarin, Cantonese, Vietnamese

Practice Type: Clinics

Interests: Swimming, Traveling, and trying food from around the world

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David C. Lee, MD​
Orthopaedic Surgeon

Specialty: Hip and Knee Replacement

Subspecialty: Adult Joint Reconstruction

Education:University of Connecticut – Doctor of Medicine

Residency: University of Calgary Health Center – Orthopaedic Surgery

Fellowship: McGill University Health Center, Adult Joint Reconstruction

Board Certification: The American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery (ABOS)

Languages Spoken: English, Mandarin

Practice Type: Hospitalist, Clinic

Interests:Running, playing tennis and mountain biking

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Kristy Figueroa, OD​
Doctor of Optometry

Specialty: Primary Care Optometry

Education:University of San Diego, General Biology
Western University of Health Science – College of Optometry

Clinical Rotations: Community Health Centers of the Central Coast, Veteran Affairs Newington, CT, Dr. Hernandez Private Practice Optometry, Tayani Institute OD/MD clinic

Board Certification: CA TPA/Glaucoma certified

Languages Spoken: English, Spanish

Practice Type: Clinic

Interests:Enjoys traveling. Lovers her fur babies, one chubby golden retriever Bella and an energetic Labrador retriever Niko. Her and her fiancé are huge Asian food fanatics and love trying new spots. Loves taking drives up and down PCH for the views and often stop at Corona Del Mar.

Psychiatric Providers

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W. David Chu, MD, FAPA
Psychiatrist

Specialty: General Adult Psychiatry 

Subspecialty: Child and Adolescent Psychiatry

Education: Ross University School of Medicine – Doctor of Medicine

Residency: University of Nevada, School of Medicine, Las Vegas, Nevada – Adult Psychiatry

Fellowship: University of California, School of Medicine, Irvine, California – Child and Adolescent Psychiatry

Board Certification: American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology – Child and Adolescent Psychiatry

American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology – Adult Psychiatry 

Languages Spoken: English, Mandarin

Practice Type: Clinic

Interests: Skiing, swimming, enjoys history and International Travel

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Anthony Conciatori, DO
Psychiatrist

Specialty: General Adult Psychiatry

Subspecialty: Child & Adolescent Psychiatry

Education: New York College of Osteopathic Medicine

Residency: St. Vincent’s Hospital, New York, New York

Fellowship: Northwell Health, Glen Oaks, NY

Board Certification: American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. Double Board Certified in Adult and Child Psychiatry

Languages Spoken: English, Spanish

Practice Type: Clinic

Interests: Spending time with family, biking and walking my Frenchie and Pug

Kevin Ing, MD
Psychiatrist

Specialty: Adult Psychiatry

Subspecialty: 

Education: Loma Linda University – Doctor of Medicine

Residency: University of California, Irvine – Department of Psychiatry and Human Behavior

Fellowship: Yale University – Department of Psychiatry, Addiction Psychiatry

Board Certification: American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology

Languages Spoken: English, Vietnamese

Practice Type: Outpatient 

Interests: Playing guitar, hiking, surfing, water polo, powerlifing, and spending time with his wife and daughter. 

Kim Hoang, MD
Psychiatrist

Specialty: Adult Psychiatry

Subspecialty: 

Education: St. George’s University School of Medicine

Residency: Creedmoor Psychiatric Center, Queens, New York


Fellowship

Board Certification: American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology

Languages Spoken: English, Vietnamese

Practice Type: Outpatient 

Interests: Enjoys gardening, hiking and snorkeling. 

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Heather E. Cross, Ed.D
Licensed Psychologist

Specialty: Psychology

Subspecialty: Clinical Psychology, Adult – Geriatrics

Education: Argosy University – Doctoral Degree in Counseling Psychology

Residency:

Fellowship:

Board Certification: Board of Psychology

Languages Spoken: English

Practice Type: Inpatient and Outpatient Psychology

Interests: Spends her free time enjoying her family (especially her two sons) scuba diving and traveling overseas

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Alise Lauren Driscoll, LCSW
Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Specialty: Children Adolescent and Families 

Subspecialty: Eating Disorders and ADHD 

Education: University of Southern California, The Suzanne Dworak- Peck School of Social Work – Masters of Social Work

Residency:

Internship: Family Services – Social Work Intern
-USC University Hospital, Neurology Department – Social Work Intern
-Orange County Child Abuse Services Team – Child Advocate

Board Certification: Board of Behavioral Science 

Languages Spoken: English

Practice Type: Clinic

Interests: Ballet, Pinterest, and playing with my six-month-old

Cheann Legaspi, NP​​
Psych Mental Health Nurse Practitioner​

Specialty: General Adult Psychiatry 

Subspecialty: 

Education: Walden University, Master of Science Nursing

Residency:

Fellowship:

Board Certification: American Nurses Credentialing Center

Languages Spoken: English, Tagalog

Practice Type: Hospitalist, Clinics, SNF

Interests: Traveling, Baking, Making Desserts

 

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Benjo Tan, NP
Psych Mental Health Nurse Practitioner​​

Specialty: General Adult Psychiatry

Education: Walden University – Master’s Degree in Nursing

Board Certification: American Nurses Credentialing Center

Languages Spoken: English and Tagalog

Practice Type: Clinics, ALF, SNF, Hospitalist

Interests: Reading, music and photography

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Sonia Garcia, NP
Psych Mental Health Nurse Practitioner​

Specialty: General Adult Psychiatry 

Subspecialty: Family Practice

Education: California State Unversity Long Beach, Masters of Science

Residency: Veterans Affairs, Long Beach

Fellowship:

Board Certification: American Nurses Credentialing Center

Languages Spoken: English, Spanish

Practice Type: Outpatient, Clinic, ALF

Interests: Enjoys hiking, traveling and spending time with family, friends and dog

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Ko "Albert" Geng Liuo, NP
Psych Mental Health Nurse Practitioner​

Specialty: General Adult Psychiatry

Subspecialty:

Education: California State University, Long Beach

Residency:

Fellowship:

Board Certification: American Nurses Credentialing Center

Languages Spoken: English, Chinese

Practice Type: Clinic

Interests: Exercising and Traveling

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Chi Man Ho, NP
Psych Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

Specialty: General Adult Psychiatry

Subspecialty:

Education: California State University, Long Beach – Master of Science in Nursing

Residency:

Fellowship:

Board Certification: American Nurses Credentialing Center, Psychiatry and Mental Health

Languages Spoken: English, Mandarin, and Cantonese

Practice Type: Clinic

Interests: Music and Reading

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Roger Ngaha, NP
Psych Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

Specialty: General Adult Psychiatry 

Subspecialty: 

Education: Walden University

Residency: Shandin Hills Behavioral Center

Fellowship:

Board Certification: American Nurses Credentialing Center

Languages Spoken: English and French

Practice Type:Clinic, Hospitalist

Interests: Reading and Soccer

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Jung Yun Kim, NP
Psych Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

Specialty: General Adult Psychiatry

Subspecialty: Adult-Gerontology

Education: Johns Hopkins University – Post-Master’s, Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner; UCLA – Master of Science in Nursing, Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner

Residency: 

Fellowship:

Board Certification: American Nurses Credentialing Center – PMHNP-BC, AGPCNP-BC

Languages Spoken: English, Korean

Practice Type: Outpatient, Clinic

Interests: Enjoys traveling, camping, and gardening

Brandon Maret, NP
Psych Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

Specialty: Psychiatry

Subspecialty:

Education: Anna Maria College, Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Walden University – Master of Science in Nursing

Residency:

Fellowship:

Board Certification: The American Association of Nurse Practitioners

Languages Spoken: English 

Practice Type: Outpatient Clinic

Interests: Musician for over 30 years and avid football and basketball fan. I also love to travel with my family.