I chose medicine because I want to educate and empower my patients to play an active role in their own well-being and the community. Making a difference in the lives of my patients by listening nad providing help is the most rewarding aspect of the patient-physician relationship. Dr. So is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD). His top areas of expertise are Sepsis, Stroke, Necrosis, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.

I completed medical school and the University of Washington then general surgery residency at USC including a year of research fellowship in thoracic disease. After residency I completed a year of critical care training at Cedars-Sinai and finally a year of foregut fellowship at USC focusing on both benign and malignant esophageal and gastric disease both surgical and endoscopic. I have a lot of experience with the Linx device and an appropriate amount of skepticism about its use, sometimes it is a good option.I enjoy the opportunity to successfully treat complex technical problems. Surgery allows me the opportunity to do that in an environment where it directly improves people's lives and I think that is most rewarding. Dr. Tatum is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD). His top areas of expertise are Hiatal Hernia, Gastrointestinal Perforation, Delirium, Embolectomy, and Endoscopy.

Our goal is to provide care that is second to none via physicians and staff who are knowledgeable in all aspects of gastroenterology. We believe that this care be delivered through compassion, confidentiality, and understanding of your need for service regardless of race, religion, or economic background. Dr. Ojuri is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD). His top areas of expertise are Gastritis, Chronic Erosive Gastritis, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), and Colonic Malakoplakia.

Kenneth Chang is a Gastroenterologist in Newport Beach, California. Dr. Chang is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD). His top areas of expertise are Hiatal Hernia, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Barrett Esophagus, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

Michael Kim is a Plastic Surgeon and an Otolaryngologist in Los Alamitos, California. Dr. Kim is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD). His top areas of expertise are Jones Syndrome, DFNB1, Tinnitus, and Sutton Disease 2.

I believe in taking a personal interest in the care of my patients, as if they were members of my own family. Genuine caring means looking beyond the symptomatic characteristics of disease to find the real source of the problem. Compassion, and the skills to perform effectively, are the essence of quality health care. Dr. Cohen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD). His top areas of expertise are Obesity, Premenstrual Syndrome, Asthma in Children, Asthma, and Kidney Transplant.

Clayton Dejong is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Long Beach, California. Dr. Dejong is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD). His top areas of expertise are Syringomyelia, Syringobulbia, Chiari Malformation Type 2, and High Cholesterol. Dr. Dejong is currently accepting new patients.

Winston Chung is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Los Alamitos, California. Dr. Chung is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD). His top areas of expertise are Ogilvie Syndrome, Necrosis, Heart Attack, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Chung is currently accepting new patients.

Ronald Philipp is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine and Geriatrics in Long Beach, California. Dr. Philipp is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD). His top areas of expertise are Malnutrition, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Painful Swallowing, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Philipp is currently accepting new patients.

Thai-van Nguyen is a Gastroenterologist in Los Alamitos, California. Dr. Nguyen is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD). Her top areas of expertise are Menetrier Disease, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Chronic Erosive Gastritis, Gastrectomy, and Gastrostomy.

Joe Chen is a Gastroenterologist in Los Alamitos, California. Dr. Chen is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD). His top areas of expertise are Menetrier Disease, Chronic Erosive Gastritis, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

In this age of increasing competition and choices in medical service, I feel it is more important than ever to communicate in clear, understandable terms so that patients can make informed choices. Dr. Allswang is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD). His top areas of expertise are Obesity, Chronic Cough, Premenstrual Syndrome, and Asthma in Children.

Medicine gave me the chance to combine the mysteries and dilemmas of science with the warmth and humanity of the patient-doctor relationship. The thrill of medicine is not only in the success of the treatment, but also the opportunity to be considered a patient's true friend. Dr. Perez is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD). His top areas of expertise are Obesity, Asthma in Children, Asthma, and Grass Allergy.

Tamara Maher is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Los Alamitos, California. Dr. Maher is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD). Her top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Osteomyelitis in Children, and Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD).

Lisa Hertz is a Gastroenterologist in Los Alamitos, California. Dr. Hertz is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD). Her top areas of expertise are Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Painful Swallowing, Swallowing Difficulty, Primary Biliary Cholangitis, and Endoscopy.

Norman Ge is an Otolaryngologist in Long Beach, California. Dr. Ge is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD). His top areas of expertise are Trachoma, Deafness Hypogonadism Syndrome, Nonsyndromic Hearing Loss, and Laryngitis.

There is no greater reward in life than knowing that I made a difference in the lives of my patients. I believe the first step in having quality care is to focus on developing a trustworthy partnership. I want my patients to be comfortable with me, and I encourage them to ask questions. I want to educate my patients on their ongoing treatment, and empower them to take an active role in their physical, mental and emotional well being. Dr. Samawi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD). His top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Vitamin D Deficiency, Asthma in Children, and Asthma.

Nahla Salem is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Huntington Beach, California. Dr. Salem is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD). Her top areas of expertise are Acute Cystitis, Otitis, Cellulitis, and Urinary Tract Infection in Children. Dr. Salem is currently accepting new patients.

Conrad Cox is a Gastroenterologist in Lakewood, California. Dr. Cox is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD). His top areas of expertise are Hemorrhoids, Diverticular Disease, Gastritis, Gastrostomy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Cox is currently accepting new patients.

Caitlin Houghton is a General Surgeon in Fountain Valley, California. Dr. Houghton is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD). Her top areas of expertise are Hernia, Hiatal Hernia, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.