Dr. Adkins 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 Thousand Oaks. Similar to concierge medicine physicians, Dr. Adkins is available 24/7 by phone. Her practice offers the MDVIP Wellness Program, which... Read More about Jessica Adkins, MD, FACP

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…

Dr. Susan Ahern was born and raised in Orange County, California. She now lives with her husband and children in Ventura County. She completed her Internal Medicine Residency, Internal Medicine Chief Residency, and Endocrinology and Metabolism Fellowship at the University of California, Irvine. She is also board certified in Obesity Medicine by the American Board of Obesity Medicine. Her clinical interests include... Read More about Susan C. Ahern, DO

Dr. Oliver Gantz grew up in Thousand Oaks, CA. He earned his Bachelor's Degree in Biochemistry with a Minor in Business Administration at the University of Southern California in Los Angeles, CA. He continued at USC for his medical training and received his Medical Degree at the Keck School of Medicine of USC, graduating with Highest Distinction. He completed his... Read More about Oliver H. Gantz, MD

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. Nayeb-Hashemi graduated from Northeastern University before attending the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, from which he received his MD in 2007. He completed both his internship and residency in internal medicine at Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center. He then completed his fellowship training in gastroenterology at Brigham and Women’s Hospital/Harvard Medical School. During that time, he was active... Read More about Hamed Nayeb-Hashemi, MD

Hospital Affiliations: Los Robles Hospital Dr. Rauz Eshraghi attended the University of California, Los Angeles, where she graduated with Honors and earned a Bachelor's of Science in Biology. She earned her Medical Degree from Chicago Medical School and then completed her Internship and Residency in Internal Medicine at the University of California, Los Angeles. She is currently an Assistant Clinical... Read More about Rauz A. Eshraghi, 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. Heivand earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Physiology & Neurosciences and a Bachelor of Arts degree in History from UC San Diego. He earned his medical degree from St. George's University and completed his internship and residency in Internal Medicine at Lenox Hill Hospital in New York City where he was chosen to serve as a Chief Medical... Read More about Neema M. Heivand, MD

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. Bi Mo is a board-certified interventional spine and pain specialist with the UCLA Medical Group, focused on advanced minimally invasive surgery and image-guided interventions for spine and major joint pain conditions. His practice emphasizes procedural care and neuromodulation when appropriate, complemented by evidence-based, non-opioid therapies to restore function and reduce pain through individualized, patient-centered treatment plans. He completed his... Read More about Bi Mo, MD, MPH

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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Nikita Shah, M.D. is a breast surgeon for City of Hope Thousand Oaks outpatient cancer center and Assistant Professor in the Division of Breast Surgery. As a breast cancer doctor, she specializes in diagnosis, treatment, and breast cancer surgery. Dr. Shah is fluent in English and Gujarati. "As a breast surgeon, my responsibility is to advocate for my patients --... Read More about Nikita Shah, M.D. | Breast Surgeon