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- General Surgery, Vascular Surgery
Dr. Abid Christopher Mogannam, MD, MBA, FACS, is a board-certified vascular surgeon with extensive experience treating patients across the spectrum of vascular diseases. He provides both open and minimally invasive endovascular procedures to address arterial and venous conditions, with clinical practices located in San Leandro and San Ramon, California, as part of the Vascular Surgery Medical Group. Dr. Mogannam completed his undergraduate studies at Santa Clara University, graduating cum laude with a major in Combined Sciences and a minor in...
- General Surgery, Hand Surgery, Micro Surgery, Plastic Surgery
Dr. Pereira is board-certified in surgery, surgery of the hand, and plastic surgery. He is a professor of surgery at the University of California, Davis Medical Center’s Division of Plastic Surgery/Hand Surgery and previously was an affiliate assistant professor of plastic surgery at Stanford Medical Center and an attending physician at Santa Clara Valley Medical Center. He is able to evaluate any trauma to the hand as well as peripheral nerve injuries that occur to any extremity as a result...
- Critical Care Surgery, General Surgery, Trauma Surgery
Dr. David E. Handman is a highly experienced trauma and acute care surgeon with specialized expertise in critical care medicine. With over two decades of medical practice, he has provided comprehensive surgical and critical care services across multiple institutions, including Level 2 trauma centers, intensive care units, and private surgical practices. Dr. Handman earned his B.A. in Genetics and Development from Cornell University and his M.D. from the Sackler School of Medicine in Tel Aviv, Israel. He completed his general...
- Anesthesiology, Critical Care Surgery, General Surgery
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...
- General Surgery
Dr. Joseph Yadegar is a distinguished surgeon with over five decades of experience in general and gastrointestinal surgery. He is a Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons (FRCS) and the American College of Surgeons (FACS), with board certification from the American Board of Surgery since 1981, most recently recertified in 2024. Dr. Yadegar completed his medical education at the University of London, with pre-clinical studies at King’s College and clinical training at Westminster Medical School. His extensive postgraduate training...
- General Surgery, Hand Surgery, Plastic Surgery
Dr. Mort Rizvi is one of the leading plastic and cosmetic surgeons in the Greater Los Angeles area, but he is also known as one of Southern California’s most versatile surgeons of any type. Dr. Rizvi is board-certified both in plastic surgery and hand surgery. He is also a widely respected craniofacial, reconstructive, and cosmetic surgeon with an in-depth background in microsurgery. His training began in medical school at the University of Maryland, Baltimore, where he had also completed his...
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- Cardiothoracic surgery, General Surgery
Dr. Reza Khodaverdian is a distinguished board-certified cardiothoracic surgeon with a career spanning decades of clinical, academic, and leadership excellence. Currently practicing in California, Dr. Khodaverdian brings expertise in advanced cardiothoracic surgery, thoracic organ transplants, and vascular cosmetic procedures. Licensed in multiple states, including California, Nebraska, Ohio, Arkansas, and Kentucky, he is recognized for his commitment to innovation and patient-centered care. Dr. Khodaverdian earned his Doctor of Medicine from Tehran University in 1994, followed by a general surgery residency at...
- General Surgery, Vascular Surgery
Dr. Shelley Maithel is a board-certified vascular and general surgeon with extensive training and experience in the field. She earned her Bachelor of Arts in Biochemistry and Economics from Dartmouth College before obtaining her Doctor of Medicine degree from the University of California, Irvine. Dr. Maithel completed her general surgery residency at UC Irvine, which included a dedicated research year in vascular surgery. She then went on to complete a fellowship in vascular surgery at the University of Southern California....
