General Practitioners

• Osteoporosis
• Headaches
• Sinusitis
  If you are experiencing any of the symptoms mentioned above, don't just assume they will go away on their own or are nothing to worry about. Look to Allergy & Asthma Associates of Southern California for the specialized care you need. Our board-certified and fellowship-trained specialists can accurately diagnose and provide effective chronic sinusitis treatment.
• Medical Weight Loss
  In any case, there is evidence that losing weight can relieve asthma symptoms. Some evidence also suggests that people who are overweight (body mass index greater than 25) have more difficulty getting their asthma under control. Weight loss in anyone who is obese and has asthma or shortness of breath reduces airway obstruction and improves lung function. [See
• Pediatric Care
  Member: American Association for Clinical Immunology & Allergy, American Academy of Pediatrics, Joint Council of Allergy & Immunology, California Society of Allergy & Immunology (2009 president), Orange County Society of Allergy & Immunology, California Medical Association, Orange County Medical Association
• Primary Care
  If you think you were exposed to the COVID-19, contact your primary care provider to discuss your symptoms and travel history.
• Ear Infections
  According to a major national 2001 survey, American adults have a 10% lifetime risk for developing asthma. As of 2002, an estimated 20 million adults had the disorder. Between 1980 & 1996 the prevalence of asthma increased by nearly 74%, but it may be stabilizing. Other respiratory diseases, sinusitis, and ear infections are also on the rise, suggesting that airborne or environmental factors may be at work that affects all of these conditions, including asthma.
• Sleep Disorders
  Sleep Disorders. Sleeplessness and daytime sleepiness are common problems. Studies indicate that between 80 - 93% of people with asthma have sleeping problems about three times a week. In one poll, 40% missed work an average of 11 days a year because of sleep disturbance. Asthma has been associated with snoring and obstructive sleep apnea, a condition in which blockage of the upper airway causes the sleeper to temporarily stop breathing, then resume with a gasp, often many times during each hour of sleep.
• Family Practice
  “My interest in the field of allergy began in the early 1980s when the awakening field of immunology provided an understanding of the causes of many allergic diseases. I had previously had several years of training in family medicine and pediatrics in the US Air Force and in the US Public Health Services, but I wanted to enhance my knowledge of the exciting new field of immunology and allergy. I completed a fellowship in this specialty at UCLA in 1985 and opened an office in private practice in Orange County thereafter. I have been active in local and state allergy societies over the years and most recently have served as president of the California Society of Allergy and Immunology (2009). For 25 years I have been an associate clinical professor at UCI teaching residents and fellows in the department of allergy-immunology.
• Emergency Care
  About 450,000 American adults are admitted to an emergency room with asthma each year. The number of deaths from asthma increased from about 2,900 in 1908 to a high of 5,667 in 1996. The numbers appear to be declining slightly, and in 2002 about 4,260 people died because of asthma. Death from asthma is still a very uncommon event, considering that an estimated 20 million people in the U.S. have this condition. Most deaths from asthma, even when they occur in elderly adults, are preventable. It is very rare for a person who is receiving proper treatment to die of asthma. And, studies suggest that the use of inhaled corticosteroids can reduce the risk for death by 90%. In spite of this and similar research, these important drugs are greatly underused.
• Electrocardiogram
  Treating an Acute Attack in the Hospital. An acute attack may require hospitalization. Laboratory tests, an electrocardiogram (ECG), and a chest x-ray are performed to determine lung function, oxygen levels, and other indications of severity or rule out other causes. Depending on the results, the following treatments may be given...
• Bronchitis
• Pneumonia
• Immunizations
  Most parents dread a visit to the allergist because of the possibility of allergy shots or desensitization. We understand you can be frightened about "shots" based on your prior experience with large needles and heavy oily irritating materials, because they hurt. But allergy shots are more like diabetes injections – very small, short needle that many children can't feel at all. The reality is that allergy immunization is not a traumatic event – but you would have to see it to believe it.

Ophthalmologists

• Glaucoma
  Adverse effects of prolonged use of oral steroids include cataracts, glaucoma, osteoporosis, diabetes, fluid retention, susceptibility to infections, weight gain, hypertension, capillary fragility, acne, excess hair growth, wasting of the muscles, menstrual irregularities, irritability, insomnia, and psychosis. Osteoporosis is a common and particularly severe long-term side effect of prolonged steroid use. Medications that can prevent osteoporosis include calcium supplements, parathyroid hormone, bisphosphonates, or hormone replacement therapy in post-menopausal women.
• Cataracts
  Other common side effects are increased blood pressure, fast and irregular heartbeat, chest pain, headache, tremor, nervousness, immune system effects and a higher chance for infections lower bone mineral density, eye problems including glaucoma and cataracts, slowed growth in children, throat irritation.

Gynecologists

• Pregnancy

Internists

• Internal Medicine
  In pursuit of becoming a doctor, I graduated with honors from high school and enrolled as a double major in physiology and neuroscience at UCLA. After completion of my pre-med studies there, I attended the Western University of Health Sciences College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific to get my medical degree. I certified in Internal Medicine in 2013 after completing residency at White Memorial Medical Center. Afterwards, I continued my medical training as a fellow at the University of Buffalo in New York, and attained certification in Allergy/Immunology in 2015. Since that time, I have been in private practice as an associate physician in Southern CA. In my spare time, I enjoy watching college sports, playing with my children, and riding my Peloton bike.
• Gastroenterology
  “As an allergy sufferer myself, I am keenly aware of the significant burden allergies can have on one’s quality of life. I take very seriously my responsibility as a physician to accurately diagnose and treat the entire spectrum of allergic and immunologic disorders. I am committed to working with patients, caregivers, and healthcare providers to develop a plan of care specifically tailored to individual needs. For complex cases, I proactively collaborate with relevant specialists such as ENT, dermatology, pulmonary and gastroenterology providers to ensure that my patients receive the best possible care. I am an avid patient advocate, and firmly believe that educating patients and family members on their disease is critical to improving health outcomes. I look forward to partnering with you.”
• Urinary Tract Infection
  Other common side effects may include sinusitis, headache, back pain, diarrhea, vomiting, bursitis, dry mouth, rash, chest congestion and urinary tract infection.

Psychiatrists

• Depression
• Mental Health
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• Insomnia
• Anxiety

Endocrinologist

• Diabetes Care

Radiologist

• X-Rays
• Computed Tomography
  There are a number of physical findings we think are critical congestion, colored nasal drainage, fever, and facial pain. On physical examination we push over the sinus areas listed below and look for a response. But the ultimate diagnosis is made with an X-Ray usually a one view front face X-Ray is sufficient. However, there are times when a more sophisticated exam is needed, a CT scan. We see thickening in the membranes of the sinus cavity, or and a fluid level, or completely "opacified" sinus. A "cold" may feel similar to a sinus infection because of the nasal congestion, but the X-Ray is clear. Usually "colds" get better in 3-5 days, sinusitis may hang on interminably unless antibiotics are used.

Dermatologists

• Dermatology
• Acne Treatment
• Ulcer
  No one with a peptic ulcer should take theophylline. The elderly and anyone with heart disease, liver disease, hypertension, seizure disorders, or heart failure, should take theophylline with caution. Of special note, people with heart conditions who take theophylline orally face an increased risk for sudden death from heart-related causes.
• Eczema
  Eczema, also called atopic dermatitis, is a common inflammation of the skin that is associated with allergies. Symptoms of eczema include swollen, scaly, itchy, cracking, bumpy, blistering or red skin. Some types of eczema may be caused by allergens that you’ve come into contact with, including...
• Rashes

Allergists

• Allergies
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