Dr. Tao He is an interventional pulmonologist specialized in performing the following minimally invasive diagnostic and therapeutic procedures: Endobronchial Ultrasound (EBUS) Autofluorescence and Narrow-Band Imaging Thermal techniques including Laser, Argon Plasma Coagulation (APC) and Electrocautery Cryotherapy Photodynamic Therapy Electromagnetic Navigational Bronchoscopy Endobronchial Brachytherapy Airway Dilation Airway Stents Percutaneous Tracheostomy T-Tube Bronchial…

Preferred Name: Maryum Merchant "As a dedicated pulmonologist, I aim to help patients in our community breathe better and enjoy a good quality of life. I joined UCLA Health to provide my patients with the highest level of care by blending the academic research knowledge of UCLA with evidence-based medicine." Dr. Merchant completed her residency in Internal Medicine at UCSF-Fresno... Read More about Maryum H. Merchant, MD

Dr. Masha Livhits is an Endocrine Surgeon and Health Sciences Clinical Professor of Surgery at UCLA. She is the UCLA Endocrine Surgery Fellowship Director. An exceptional achiever since childhood, she attended college at the age of 12 through the highly competitive Early Entrance Program at California State University, Los Angeles. She then received her medical degree at Washington University School... Read More about Masha J. Livhits, MD

Dr. Shaposhnikov completed her undergraduate work at Yale University, earning a bachelor of science in molecular biochemistry. She obtained her medical degree from State University of New York at Buffalo. During that time, Dr. Shaposhnikov was one of six people selected by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to investigate an outbreak of hepatitis B in Brazil. Her... Read More about Rimma Shaposhnikov, MD

Associate Director, Community GI Motility Dr. Gluckman received his medical degree from the University of the Witwatersrand in Johannesburg, South Africa. Following a year of internship and community medical service, he completed his internal medicine residency through the College of Physicians in South Africa. Prior to relocating to the United States, Dr. Gluckman worked as an internist in private practice... Read More about Craig R. Gluckman, MD

Dr. Robert Yamane is a board-certified Internal Medicine physician at UCLA Health. He previously saw patients at UCLA Health Calabasas and Motion Picture Television Fund, worked as a hospitalist in Ashland, OR, and was a physician in Conejo Valley/West Hills for over 20 years. Dr. Yamane received his MD from UCLA, completed internship at UCLA/VA West LA, and residency at Cottage Hospital Santa... Read More about Robert Y. Yamane, MD, MS

Dr. Sam Slomowitz is a hematologist and medical oncologist who practices in Westlake Village. His practice specializations include breast cancer, lung cancer, gastrointestinal and genitourinary cancers, and both benign and malignant blood disorders. He is triple board certified in hematology, medical oncology and internal medicine, and is also an assistant professor of medicine at the David Geffen School of Medicine... Read More about Samuel J. Slomowitz, MD

Dr. Gerrits offers a different approach to primary care with conveniences like same/next-day appointments that start on time and a focus on preventive medicine. Her MDVIP-affiliated practice is open to new patients, including Medicare and commercially insured, in Westlake Village. Similar to concierge medicine physicians, Dr. Gerrits is available 24/7 by phone. Her practice offers the MDVIP Wellness Program, which... Read More about Dr. Linda M. Gerrits, MD

Dr. Igor Kagan is a nephrologist who practices in Westlake Village. His clinical interests include general nephrology, chronic kidney disease, acute kidney injury, dialysis, hypertension and proteinuria.  He is board certified in internal medicine and nephrology. Dr. Kagan is also a physician informaticist working to optimize the electronic medical record. Additionally in 2021 he was elected to the executive board of... Read More about Igor Kagan, MD

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Dr. Gupta is an Endocrinologist who practices in Westlake Village. She is board certified in Internal Medicine and Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism. She has a special interest in providing multi-disciplinary care for thyroid cancer, diabetes, metabolic bone disease and obesity and is a strong advocate for coordinating care and educating patients dealing with complicated Endocrine disorders. Dr. Gupta completed her... Read More about Deepashree Gupta, MD

Dr. Elizabeth Volkmann is the Director of the UCLA Scleroderma Program and the founder and Co-Director of the UCLA Connective Tissue Disease-Related Interstitial Lung Disease (CTD-ILD) Program. She is an internationally recognized expert in systemic sclerosis and connective tissue disease-related interstitial lung disease. Board-certified in both Internal Medicine and Rheumatology, Dr. Volkmann graduated from Pomona College where she majored in... Read More about Elizabeth R. Volkmann, MD, MS

Dr. Sonya Heitmann completed her internal medicine residency at the University of California, Davis and later became a board-certified obesity medicine specialist.  She enjoys teaching and was a clinical assistant professor for Drexel University prior to joining UCLA Health.  She is currently an associate professor at the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA.  Her areas of interest include diabetes and... Read More about Sonya S. Heitmann, MD

Dr. Anne Mae Climaco earned her medical degree from the University of Santo Tomas in Manila, Philippines. She completed her internship and residency in Internal Medicine at St. Vincent’s Medical Center in Bridgeport, Connecticut. Dr. Climaco is dedicated to providing a comprehensive medical care to her patients. Her clinical interests are Preventive Care, Preoperative Medicine, Diabetes, Hypertension, and management of... Read More about Anne Mae B. Climaco, MD

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Dr. Anita Srinivasa is a primary care physician who practices in Westlake Village. She is board certified in internal medicine, and committed to helping patients of all ages achieve optimal health by focusing on nutrition and preventive medicine. She also works with her patients to integrate Eastern and holistic medicine into Western care. Dr. Srinivasa attended medical school at the... Read More about Anitha Srinivasa, MD

Dr. Lauren Eisenbud is a hematologist/oncologist who practices in Westlake Village. She is board-certified in internal medicine, hematology, and medical oncology.  Dr. Eisenbud was inspired to become a physician after cancer struck several members of her family. After witnessing the unique relationship oncologists have with their patients and their families, she aspired to a career in which she could heal... Read More about Lauren E. Eisenbud, MD

Dr. Ryan Aronin, MD is an Assistant Clinical Professor at the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA. Board-certified in Internal Medicine and licensed in California, Pennsylvania, and New York, he brings extensive clinical experience and a strong commitment to both his students and patients. A native New Yorker, Dr. Aronin earned his BS in Biology from Hofstra University, received his medical degree... Read More about Ryan Aronin, MD

Dr. Atefeh Kalantary is a hospitalist at UCLA–West Valley and is board-certified in internal medicine. She earned her degree in Microbiology, Immunology, and Molecular Genetics from UCLA, where she also conducted three years of research before pursuing a career in medicine. She went on to attend the American University of Antigua (AUA), where she served as a lead teaching assistant... Read More about Atefeh Kalantary, MD

Dr. Nithya Nambiar is a primary care physician who currently practices at UCLA Health Triunfo Canyon and Hampshire locations in the Conejo Valley. As an internal medicine physician, Dr. Nambiar strongly believes in working alongside her patients to achieve an optimal outcome. She knows that by working together with her patients, she is able to tailor their care which is... Read More about Nithyalakshmi Nambiar, MD

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