Partner Content OCTOBER 6, 2025

Faces of Healthcare 2025

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Health is our most precious commodity and, in a city praised for its active lifestyle, San Diego knows its worth better than most. We’re privileged to be residents of a city at the forefront of medical technology and sciences, with a breadth of local providers bursting with pride to ensure those superior services are available for all San Diegans in need of care. From family doctors to niche specialists, the following pages will show off the best in San Diego medical and dental care, no matter what service you require. Invest in your health with this guide of consummate professionals.

AURAE MD Aesthetic & Regenerative Medicine

Margo Aura Emami

Soft Touch Dental

Ali Fakhimi, DMD

United Medical Doctors

Daniel Burgess, DO; Melody Hermel, MD, FACC; Mark Schultzel, MD, MBA; Matthew M. Schultzel, DO; Laura DeCesare, MD

A Personal Physician

Karanbir Brar, MD

Advanced Pain & Regenerative Specialists

Navneet Boddu, MD

Alliance Medical Group

BioEvolve

Mary A. Ambach, MD

Changes Plastic Surgery

Michael Rossi, MD

Chula Vista Orthodontics

Lauren Frisch, DDS

Cosmetic Laser Dermatology

Mitchel P. Goldman, MD; Kimberly Butterwick, MD; William Groff, DO; Sabrina Fabi, MD; Douglas Wu, MD; Monica Boen, MD; Jameson Loyal, MD; Raheel Zubair, MD; Kavita Darji, MD

Dermatologist Medical Group of North County

Robert Scheinberg, MD; Susan Shimomaye, MD; Alice Liu, MD, PhD; Sherry Rotunda, MD; Michelle Jackson, MD; Alina Goldenberg, MD, MAS; Susan Detwiler, MD; Christine Finnin, MD

DISC Surgery Center at Carlsbad

Sunil Jeswani, MD; Sohaib Kureshi, MD, FACS; Robert S. Bray Jr., MD, FACS; Braden McKnight, MD; Brandon Hirsch, MD; Payam Moazzaz, MD

Dolce Vita Aesthetic Medicine

Gwendolyn Henao, MD

Excel Spine Center

Choll W. Kim, MD, PhD

Gupta Plastic Surgery

Abhay Gupta, MD, FACS

Holden Timeless Beauty

Amanda Holden, MD

Alliance Medical Group and The Hosalkar Institute

Harish S. Hosalkar, MD

Human Longevity

Tina Ziainia, MD

Interventional Spine and Pain Management

Keeran Kumar, MD

KAB Medical Group Inc (KMG Psychiatry)

Ankur Bindal, MD, MPH, FAPA, FAASM

La Jolla Cosmetic Laser Clinic & Dermatology

Nasrin Mani, MD

La Jolla Vein & Vascular

Nisha Bunke, MD, FAVLS, RPhS and Amanda Steinberger, DO

MDVIP

Farris Sandhu, MD

Mesa Dental

Arash Qadeer, DDS

Mona Mofid, MD, FAAD

Oral Plastic Surgery

Peter Nordland, DMD, MS, FISPPS; Stephen Hutton, DMD, MS, MPH; John Lofthus, DDS, MS

Orthopaedic Specialists of North County

Jason Curry, MD; Brian Bobick, DMP; Andrew Cooperman, MD; Norman Kane, MD; Courtney Alston, Clinic Administrator; David Amory, MD; James Layson, DO; Erik Stark, MD; Payam Moazzaz, MD; Andrew Hartman, MD; Grant Seiden, MD

Reproductive Partners Fertility Center –
San Diego

Richard Yoo, MD; Li-Shei Lin, MD, PhD; Ana Lisa Yeo, CLS, TS/ELD (ABB); V. Gabriel Garzo, MD; Antoni Duleba, MD; Rachel Whynott, MD; Irene Su, MD; Jamie Stanhiser, MD, MSCR; Helen Paige Anglin, MD; Tracy Harrison, MD; Sanjay Agarwal, MD

Rheumatology Center of San Diego

Tania Rivera, MD

Dr. Pegah Salami and Associates

Pegah S. Salami, DMD, FAGD

San Diego Cardiac Center

Charles Athill, MD, FACC, FHRS; Jikan Bhatt, MD, FAAC; Anthony Choi, MD, FACC, FHRS; Justin Cox, MD; Raghava Gollapudi, MD; Brian Jaski, MD, FACC, FHFSA; Hashim Khan, MD, FACC; Hirsch Mehta, MD, FACC, FHFSA; Arvin Narula, MD, FSCAI, FACC; Justin Parizo, MD

San Diego Cardiac Center

Charles Athill, MD, FACC, FHRS and Anthony Choi, MD, FACC, FHRS

San Diego Eyelid Specialists

Srinivas S. Iyengar, MD, FACS

Spine and Brain Institute of San Diego

Ramin Raiszadeh, MD; Paul D. Kim, MD; Sunil Jeswani, MD; Sabareesh Natarajan, MD and Evan Nigh, MD

Sutra Dental

Jimmy Wu, DDS

Jason D. Toranto, MD, MBA

West Coast Oral Surgery

Mehdi Matin, DDS, FACOMS, FAAOMS

West Derm

Brook Brouha, MD, PhD; Julie Gladsjo, MD, PhD, ACMS; Shane Hamman, MD, FAAD, ACMS

Azimi Cardiovascular Institute

Nassir Azimi, MD, FACC, FSCAI, FASNC

Cancer Center Oncology Group

Kai Zu, MD; Reema Batra, MD; David Bodkin, MD; Igor Medic, MD

Coastal Pacific Dermatology

Sheila Krishna, MD

San Diego Fertility Center

L. Michael Kettel, MD; Susanna Park, MD; Sandy Chuan, MD; Brooke Friedman, MD; Said Daneshmand, MD; Valerie Flores, MD; Bryn Willson, MD

Unio Specialty Care

Tahir Ijaz, MD, FRCP, FACRO and Robert Goldklang, MD

Studio S OCTOBER 22, 2026

Milan Design + Build Helps San Diegans Remodel Their Homes

The San Diego home remodeling company works on full homes, kitchens, bathrooms, home additions, ADUs, garages, landscapes, and hardscapes.

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Most homeowners want two things before they commit to a remodel: a realistic sense of cost and a clear picture of what the finished space will look like. Milan Design + Build helps deliver both through its online remodeling estimator and personalized design consultations, supported by a showroom experience and 3D renderings.

“The online estimate gives homeowners a starting number in about a minute, and the showroom and 3D renderings let them see materials and layouts before anything is built,” says David Noriani, CEO of Milan Design + Build. “Keeping design, permits, and construction with one team helps us manage expectations and keep everyone working toward the same vision.”

Modern design is a particular focus for Milan, with an emphasis on clean lines, natural light, functional layouts, and carefully selected materials. The team adapts each design to the homeowner’s lifestyle and the character of the property. Milan Design + Build combines thoughtful design with construction expertise, creating spaces that are as functional as they are beautiful.

The online estimator covers kitchen remodels, bathroom renovations, full-home remodels, and ADU construction. At Milan’s showroom on Carroll Road, visitors can review real materials, finishes, and design options, meet the design-build team, and discuss project scope, budget, and timing. Consultations can also be held virtually for homeowners who prefer to start remotely.

At Milan Design + Build, one integrated team works on the entire project. Design and construction aren’t divided between separate firms. The process begins with a consultation and feasibility review, followed by design, space planning, and 3D renderings developed from detailed measurements and digital scans. The team also coordinates architectural plans, structural engineering, city approvals, and material selection, with construction overseen by a dedicated project manager.

Homeowners can explore their remodeling options, get an initial estimate, or request a design consultation at MilanBuild.com.

Partner Content OCTOBER 29, 2026

Clinical Research: The Other Side of Patient Care

Clinical trials and physician-initiated studies bring new, innovative treatments to patients sooner

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At any given time, there are roughly 200 research investigations and clinical trials being conducted at Scripps Health in as many as 25 medical specialties. Research and patient care go hand-in-hand at Scripps. Those studies can be categorized as clinical trials of a medication or device that are conducted by Scripps physicians and studies designed by Scripps’ physicians and clinicians. Click here to learn about three exciting studies underway at Scripps and the benefits to patients.

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Partner Content OCTOBER 29, 2026

Healthcare in the Palm of Your Hand

New MyScripps mobile app features give patients more options to connect with their provider

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Scripps has recently unveiled new features in the MyScripps patient portal and mobile app to help patients connect with their primary care team and simplify the payment process. Among the recent updates is the addition of primary care E-visits for minor conditions. Patients who have an established primary care physician can schedule an E-visit, complete an online questionnaire and, if needed, send a photo. Their doctor can then advise and prescribe medication, when appropriate. Autopay is also now available through MyScripps. Patients can enable or disable autopay, allowing them to more easily manage payments. Learn more about MyScripps and how it helps patients stay connected here.

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Partner Content OCTOBER 29, 2026

Serving Up a Second Chance

A cancer diagnosis forced a Carlsbad woman to prioritize her health. Now she’s using her story to inspire others.

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Farrah Adams had a persistent dull ache in her lower back that her massage therapist suggested might be caused by the way she sat or drove. That explanation seemed reasonable, but when coupled with heavy, painful periods led the then 46-year-old to seek answers. When she looks back on it now, she’s beyond grateful she trusted her gut. She made an appointment with a Scripps OB-GYN, who determined she had Stage 3 cervical cancer that had spread to several lymph nodes. Farrah was overwhelmed, but immediately found a “champion” in Scripps Clinic gynecologic oncologist Jo Marie Tran Janco, MD. After undergoing successful treatment at Scripps Cancer Center, Farrah is now using her story to inspire other women to make time for care. Read more of her story here.

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Partner Content OCTOBER 19, 2026

New Tools for Treating Cancer — at Home

Oral oncolytics provide certain patients with effective treatment without IV medication

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In the last several years, there’s been a surge in FDA approvals for what’s known as oral oncolytics. Oral oncolytics are targeted cancer therapies that come in tablet, capsule or liquid form that patients can take at home, rather than in an infusion clinic. Scripps physicians have seen exponential growth using this approach, with patients citing convenience as a major quality-of-life enhancement in their cancer treatment. This approach also allows treatments to be customized based on specific genetic mutations and a patient’s unique disease biology. Find out more about oral oncolytics here.

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Partner Content OCTOBER 14, 2026

Faces of Healthcare 2026: Unio Specialty Care

Meet San Diego’s leading healthcare professionals, delivering exceptional medical and dental care through innovation, expertise, and dedication to patients.

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Reza Shirazi, MD, EE, FACRO and Siavosh Vakilian, MD, FRCP(C), DABR

Unio Specialty Care is a multi-specialty practice specializing in urology, gastroenterology, and radiation oncology.

Unio’s Radiation Oncology team—Dr. Donald B. Fuller, Dr. Tahir Ijaz, Dr. Reza Shirazi, and Dr. Siavosh Vakilian—combines extensive clinical experience with a commitment to personalized cancer care. The RO team treats cancerous and non-cancerous conditions using precision therapies including SBRT, IGRT, and the CyberKnife® S7 System, the only system of its kind in Southern California. Their expertise spans prostate, breast, lung, gastrointestinal, pancreatic, and central nervous system cancers, as well as low-dose radiotherapy for osteoarthritis.

In 2026, Dr. Shirazi and Dr. Vakilian were recognized as San Diego Top Doctors, joining Dr. Fuller and Dr. Ijaz, who have previously received this distinction.

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Daniel Burgess, DO; Melody Hermel, MD, FACC; Mark Schultzel, MD, MBA; Matthew M. Schultzel, DO; Laura DeCesare, MD

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Robert Scheinberg, MD; Susan Shimomaye, MD; Alice Liu, MD, PhD; Sherry Rotunda, MD; Michelle Jackson, MD; Alina Goldenberg, MD, MAS; Susan Detwiler, MD; Christine Finnin, MD

Sunil Jeswani, MD; Sohaib Kureshi, MD, FACS; Robert S. Bray Jr., MD, FACS; Braden McKnight, MD; Brandon Hirsch, MD; Payam Moazzaz, MD

Gwendolyn Henao, MD

Choll W. Kim, MD, PhD

Abhay Gupta, MD, FACS

Amanda Holden, MD

Harish S. Hosalkar, MD

Tina Ziainia, MD

Keeran Kumar, MD

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Nisha Bunke, MD, FAVLS, RPhS and Amanda Steinberger, DO

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Arash Qadeer, DDS

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Richard Yoo, MD; Li-Shei Lin, MD, PhD; Ana Lisa Yeo, CLS, TS/ELD (ABB); V. Gabriel Garzo, MD; Antoni Duleba, MD; Rachel Whynott, MD; Irene Su, MD; Jamie Stanhiser, MD, MSCR; Helen Paige Anglin, MD; Tracy Harrison, MD; Sanjay Agarwal, MD

Tania Rivera, MD

Pegah S. Salami, DMD, FAGD

Charles Athill, MD, FACC, FHRS; Jikan Bhatt, MD, FAAC; Anthony Choi, MD, FACC, FHRS; Justin Cox, MD; Raghava Gollapudi, MD; Brian Jaski, MD, FACC, FHFSA; Hashim Khan, MD, FACC; Hirsch Mehta, MD, FACC, FHFSA; Arvin Narula, MD, FSCAI, FACC; Justin Parizo, MD

Charles Athill, MD, FACC, FHRS and Anthony Choi, MD, FACC, FHRS

Srinivas S. Iyengar, MD, FACS

Ramin Raiszadeh, MD; Paul D. Kim, MD; Sunil Jeswani, MD; Sabareesh Natarajan, MD and Evan Nigh, MD

Jimmy Wu, DDS

Mehdi Matin, DDS, FACOMS, FAAOMS

Brook Brouha, MD, PhD; Julie Gladsjo, MD, PhD, ACMS; Shane Hamman, MD, FAAD, ACMS

Nassir Azimi, MD, FACC, FSCAI, FASNC

Kai Zu, MD; Reema Batra, MD; David Bodkin, MD; Igor Medic, MD

Sheila Krishna, MD

L. Michael Kettel, MD; Susanna Park, MD; Sandy Chuan, MD; Brooke Friedman, MD; Said Daneshmand, MD; Valerie Flores, MD; Bryn Willson, MD

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