Board certification:Vascular Surgery, American Board of SurgeryUndergraduate:Carnegie Mellon University, Pittsburgh, PAMedical School:New York University School of Medicine, New York, New YorkResidency in Surgery:New York / Presbyterian Hospital, Columbia University Campus, New York, New YorkFellowship in Vascular and Endovascular Surgery:Mt. Sinai Hospital, New York, New YorkDr. James A. Burks, Jr, MD, FACS, specializes in the treatment of vascular diseases including abdominal  aortic aneurysms, carotid artery blockages, peripheral arterial disease (PAD)  and varicose veins. He has a special interest in preventing amputation of the legs and feet using minimally invasive techniques for the treatment of blocked leg arteries. He has been named by Castle Connolly and Los Angeles Magazine as one of LA's Top Doctors for 2018, one of only 3 vascular surgeons in the San Fernando Valley to be named. He is married and is the proud father of two teenagers. Dr. Burks is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Deep Vein Thrombosis. His top areas of expertise are Gangrene, Varicose Veins, Peptic Ulcer, Cellulitis, and Carotid Artery Surgery.

Jeff Borenstein is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Porter Ranch, California. Dr. Borenstein is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Deep Vein Thrombosis. His top areas of expertise are Sitosterolemia, Anaphylaxis, Exercise-Induced Anaphylaxis (EIA), and Serum Sickness.

Patients' understanding of their conditions is the most critical first step in their healing process. We emphasize patient teaching in every aspect of our encounters with our patients. Dr. Shalita is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Deep Vein Thrombosis. His top areas of expertise are Acute Kidney Failure, Necrosis, COVID-19, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

Ashkan Lashkari is a Hematologist and an Oncologist in West Hills, California. Dr. Lashkari is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Deep Vein Thrombosis. His top areas of expertise are Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion, Multiple Myeloma, Mantle Cell Lymphoma (MCL), Smoldering Multiple Myeloma, and Bone Marrow Aspiration. Dr. Lashkari is currently accepting new patients.

Dr. Sam Kalioundji (pronounced Kal-yoon-gee) was born and raised in the San Fernando Valley. He graduated in 2001 from the University of California, Los Angeles with a Bachelor’s Degree in Neuroscience. He then attended Medical School / Fifth Pathway at New York Medical College / Universidad Autonoma de Guadalajara. While in medical school, Dr. Kalioundji excelled in his medical coursework and diligently served the indigent with compassion. He graduated in 2007 as a Physician/Surgeon MD.In 2007, Dr. Kalioundji began his medical internship and residency at the University of Southern California. While building on his skills through the medical internship and residency program, he conducted extensive research on antiplatelet therapy and medical compliance. From 2010 to 2013, he completed his cardiology fellowship at USC/LAC.Dr. Kalioundji completed the Interventional Cardiology fellowship at Kaiser Los Angeles Medical Center in 2014. He received sub-specialty training in Interventional Cardiac and Peripheral Interventions with over 1500 cases performed, one of the highest in Southern California. He was nominated by his mentors as a Fellow to the American College of Cardiology (FACC).Dr. Kalioundji is Board Certified in Internal Medicine and Cardiology through the American Board of Internal Medicine. He is board eligible in Interventional Cardiology.Fluent in English, Spanish, and Arabic, Dr. Kalioundji enjoys traveling and sharing in experiences of different cultures. He has participated in numerous marathons and triathlons including the LA Marathon 9 times and counting. He is an Eagle Boy Scout and assists in numerous philanthropic causes. He truly believes in a sound mind in a sound body.Dr. Kalioundji is honored to join the practice of Dr. Elias under his esteemed mentorship.Spending quality time with each patient and their family to establish the best possible plan to improve the health of each and every one of his patients. Dr. Kalioundji is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Deep Vein Thrombosis. His top areas of expertise are Metabolic Syndrome, Angina, Pulmonary Edema, Pacemaker Implantation, and Endoscopy.

Zhen Huang is a General Surgeon and a Vascular Surgeon in Van Nuys, California. Dr. Huang is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Deep Vein Thrombosis. His top areas of expertise are Gangrene, Stasis Dermatitis and Ulcers, Venous Insufficiency, and Varicose Veins. Dr. Huang is currently accepting new patients.

Masih Sadeghi is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Calabasas, California. Dr. Sadeghi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Deep Vein Thrombosis. His top areas of expertise are Apoplexy, Peptic Ulcer, Acute Kidney Failure, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

Dushyant Viswanathan is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Woodland Hills, California. Dr. Viswanathan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Deep Vein Thrombosis. His top areas of expertise are Sepsis, Enlarged Liver, Peptic Ulcer, Gastrostomy, and Colonoscopy.

Stephen Axelrode is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Calabasas, California. Dr. Axelrode is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Deep Vein Thrombosis. His top areas of expertise are Long Haul COVID, Pulmonary Embolism, Deep Vein Thrombosis, and Non-Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer.

Luz Del Portillo is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Calabasas, California. Dr. Del Portillo is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Deep Vein Thrombosis. Her top areas of expertise are Pulmonary Embolism, Cor Pulmonale, Deep Vein Thrombosis, and Parapsoriasis.

Juan Rodriguez is a Radiologist in Calabasas, California. Dr. Rodriguez is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Deep Vein Thrombosis. His top areas of expertise are End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC), Bronchogenic Cyst, Liver Embolization, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

Allan Kurtz is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Woodland Hills, California. Dr. Kurtz has been practicing medicine for over 46 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Deep Vein Thrombosis. His top areas of expertise are Trichohepatoenteric Syndrome, Male Pseudohermaphroditism with Gynecomastia, Eunuchoidism Familial Hypogonadotropic, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

Tucker Fischbeck is an Internal Medicine provider in West Hills, California. Dr. Fischbeck is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Deep Vein Thrombosis. His top areas of expertise are Nasal Flaring, Pleurisy, Primary Familial Brain Calcification, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Gastrostomy.

Ramin Farshi is a Cardiologist and an Internal Medicine provider in West Hills, California. Dr. Farshi has been practicing medicine for over 35 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Deep Vein Thrombosis. His top areas of expertise are Coronary Heart Disease, Atherosclerosis, Familial Hypertension, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

Caleb Hirsch is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in West Hills, California. Dr. Hirsch is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Deep Vein Thrombosis. His top areas of expertise are Necrosis, Hypertensive Heart Disease, Enlarged Liver, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.

Behrouz Dardashti is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine and General Practice in West Hills, California. Dr. Dardashti has been practicing medicine for over 56 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Deep Vein Thrombosis. His top areas of expertise are Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.

Christopher Ho is a Hematologist and an Oncologist in West Hills, California. Dr. Ho is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Deep Vein Thrombosis. His top areas of expertise are Colorectal Cancer, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Blood Clots, and Bone Marrow Aspiration. Dr. Ho is currently accepting new patients.

Omid Shaye is a Hematologist and an Oncologist in West Hills, California. Dr. Shaye is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Deep Vein Thrombosis. His top areas of expertise are Paget Disease of the Breast, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Diffuse Large B-Cell Lymphoma (DLBCL), Large-Cell Immunoblastic Lymphoma, and Bone Marrow Aspiration. Dr. Shaye is currently accepting new patients.

Bryan Morse is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Woodland Hills, California. Dr. Morse is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Deep Vein Thrombosis. His top areas of expertise are Apoplexy, Heart Attack, Sepsis, Embolectomy, and Pacemaker Implantation. Dr. Morse is currently accepting new patients.

Robert Lieberman is an Interventional Radiologist in Woodland Hills, California. Dr. Lieberman has been practicing medicine for over 17 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Deep Vein Thrombosis. His top areas of expertise are Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Gallbladder Disease, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Gastrostomy.