Anesthesiology

Shah Profile
Dr. Aalap Shah is a board-certified general and pediatric anesthesiologist based in Southern California, renowned for his expertise in clinical and administrative services across diverse healthcare settings, including hospitals, ambulatory surgical centers, dental offices, and medical spas. With a steadfast dedication to advancing perioperative healthcare, Dr. Shah integrates process improvement, clinical decision support, and sustainability to optimize patient outcomes. Dr. Shah’s scholarly contributions include peer-reviewed publications on topics such as nerve injury, perioperative quality improvement, and environmental sustainability. He has...
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Dr. Elizabeth A. Bales, M.D. is a board-certified anesthesiologist with a clinical focus in acute pain management, perioperative optimization, and patient advocacy. With over 15 years of experience in adult and pediatric anesthesia, she has served as a physician leader in operating rooms across Southern California, combining her expertise in anesthesiology with a lifelong dedication to service and public health​​. Dr. Bales completed her undergraduate and medical education at Loyola University of Chicago, graduating with honors from both programs. She...
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Dr. Irina V. Williams is a distinguished and Double Board-Certified Anesthesiologist and Pain Management Specialist, recognized for her expertise in both clinical practice and healthcare leadership. Dr. Williams completed her Anesthesiology residency at Wayne State University’s Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit, MI, followed by a prestigious Interventional Pain Management Fellowship at the University of California, San Francisco.  In her clinical role, Dr. Williams specializes in the treatment of complex pain conditions, including spine disorders, musculoskeletal pain, neuropathic pain, Complex Regional...
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Dr. Kevin Maghami is a distinguished anesthesiologist and faculty member at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles, California. With a career grounded in clinical excellence and academic leadership, Dr. Maghami has garnered recognition for his expertise in neuroanesthesiology and perioperative care. He currently serves as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Anesthesiology and contributes as a Board Runner Team member, overseeing critical procedural operations. Dr. Maghami’s dedication to his field is further exemplified by his involvement in advanced surgical...
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Dr. Tina Vajdi is a board-certified anesthesiologist with subspecialty training in pain medicine. She earned her Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) from the University of California, San Diego (UCSD) School of Medicine, followed by an anesthesiology residency and pain medicine fellowship at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, where she also served as Chief Resident. Currently, Dr. Vajdi is an attending anesthesiologist at leading medical institutions, including Los Angeles County Medical Centers, Kaiser Permanente, and Cedars-Sinai Medical Center. She specializes in advanced pain management...