At SoCal Pain Center our physicians and pain management specialists understand how debilitating pain can be. We strive to provide patients with a higher quality of life through the best treatment possible. The SoCal Pain Center at the Brain and Spine Institute of Southern California (BASIC®) combines the expertise of a multispecialty team working together, enabling a full realm of treatment options for our patients. The physicians and staff at the SoCal Pain Center are committed to providing conservative non-surgical treatments for a multitude of conditions that can cause pain. We understand the impact that pain can have on everyday living and our goal is to help our patients return to a pain free active life.

Dr. Carmen Lam is Board Certified in General Surgery and is a member of the Epic Care team. Dr. Lam focuses on oncoplastic breast surgery, patient education, and socioeconomic disparities in cancer care. She is accepting new patients and has privileges at Alta Bates-Summit Medical Center (Ashby and Summit Campus), Aspen Surgery Center, John Muir Medical Center (Concord and Walnut Creek), San Ramon Regional Medical Center, and Sutter Delta Medical Center.

Kamell Eckroth-Bernard, MD, FACS specializes in vascular and endovascular surgery and is board certified in general surgery and vascular surgery. Dr. Bernard is a member of the American Medical Association, Society for Vascular Surgery, American Venous Forum, and American College of Surgeons.

Philip Hinton, MD, specializes in Vascular Surgery. He is board certified in surgery. He attended Stanford University and the University of California, San Francisco.

Ana Tergas, M.D., M.P.H., is a gynecologic oncologist and assistant clinical professor in the Division of Gynecologic Oncology within the Department of Surgery at City of Hope.

Seth Cohen, M.D., is a urologic surgeon with a focus on female pelvic medicine and reconstructive surgery at City of Hope's community practice sites in Orange County.

Yasmin Zerhouni, M.D., is an assistant clinical professor in the Division of Colorectal Surgery, Department of Surgery.

Shahram Salimitari, MD is a fellowship-trained laparoscopic/bariatric surgeon in Los Angeles. He graduated with honors from the University of California, Irvine, and earned a Master's Degree in Physiology from the Chicago Medical School. He obtained his M.D. degree from the Chicago Medical School. Dr. Salimitari moved to California and founded the West Medical Center. His main focus in practice is the highest level of care for all patients. Dr. Salimitari shares his personal cellphone numbers with all his patients and has always made himself available to his patients. He specializes in weight loss surgery with a focus on Minimally Invasive and Robotic Weight Loss Surgery.

Lisa D. Yee, M.D., is a City of Hope breast surgeon and an accomplished clinical and translational researcher with an interest in high-risk breast cancer patients, the effects of nutrition on breast cancer and breast cancer prevention.

Humberto Villarreal, M.D., is a urologic surgeon in the Division of Urology and Urologic Oncology and Department of Surgery at City of Hope.

Dr. Shabatian graduated with summa cum laude honors from UCLA, and obtained his Master's and Medical degrees from the Chicago Medical School. Dr. Shabatian performed his first weight loss surgery procedure at the Loyola University Medical Center in Chicago back 2002. He became profoundly impressed with the life-changing results that weight loss procedures can bring to patients. Dr. Shabatian focused his attention and skill to treating overweight patients through. Dr. Hooman Shabatian is a Board-Certified Surgeon and a member of the American College of Surgeons, and specializes in Minimally Invasive and Robotic Surgery, including Robotic Sleeve Gastrectomy and Gastric Balloon placement.

Shahram Salimitari, MD is a fellowship-trained laparoscopic/bariatric surgeon in Los Angeles. He graduated with honors from the University of California, Irvine, and earned a Master's Degree in Physiology from the Chicago Medical School. He obtained his M.D. degree from the Chicago Medical School. Dr. Salimitari moved to California and founded the West Medical Center. His main focus in practice is the highest level of care for all patients. Dr. Salimitari shares his personal cellphone numbers with all his patients and has always made himself available to his patients. He specializes in weight loss surgery with a focus on Minimally Invasive and Robotic Weight Loss Surgery.

Dr. Sara Reinganum is Board Certified in General Surgery and is a member of the Epic Care team. Dr. Reinganum focuses on breast cancer treatment, breast ultrasound & core biopsy, accelerated partial breast radiation treatment for breast cancer patients, laparoscopic colon cancer treatment, and laparoscopic hernia surgery. She is accepting new patients and has privileges at Alta Bates-Summit Medical Cetner - Summit Campus, Eden Medical Center, San Leandro Hospital, and San Leandro Surgery Center.

Dr. Vivian Le-Tran is Board Certified in General Surgery and is a member of the Epic Care team. Dr. Le-Tran focuses on oncoplastic breast surgery, snd intraoperative radiation therapy. She is accepting new patients and has privileges at Alta Bates-Summit Medical Cetner (Ashby and Summit Campus), John Muir Medical Center (Concord and Walnut Creek), San Ramon Regional Medical Center, and Sutter Delta Medical Center.

Diana Londoño, M.D., is a urologic oncology surgeon in the Department of Surgery.

Dan Raz, M.D., M.A.S., is co-director of the Lung Cancer and Thoracic Oncology Program and an associate professor in the Division of Thoracic Surgery.

Ellie Maghami, M.D., is a head, neck and thyroid cancer surgeon and The Norman and Sadie Lee Foundation Endowed Professor in Head and Neck Cancer.

Michael Lao, M.D., is an assistant clinical professor practicing urology and urologic oncology at City of Hope in Antelope Valley and Santa Clarita.

Lily Lai, M.D., is a surgical oncologist and associate professor in the Division of Colorectal Surgery, Department of Surgery.

California Vein & Vascular Centers is the Bay Area's Premier Vascular Center. Dr. Ahluwalia and his team can help treat all vein and vascular disorders. If you suffer from leg swelling, varicose veins or any vascular disorder, we can help relieve your suffering. Our board certified surgeons are recognized as leaders in the field and Dr. Ahulwalia has performed more vein procedures than any other vein doctor.

Dr. Elsie "Ellie" Robertson, MD is a board-certified General Surgeon. She specializes in general, robotic, and breast surgery. Dr. Robertson received her Bachelor of Science and Engineering degree in 2013 from Tulane University. She was awarded a merit scholarship to attend Tulane University School of Medicine and graduated with AOA honors. She came to California for her General Surgery residency training at UC Irvine Medical Center. Dr. Robertson's areas of expertise include Laparoscopic, Robotic and Open approaches to abdominal diseases such as hernias, gallbladder, colon, small bowel, and anorectal diseases. She also routinely treats breast disease, hernias, hemorrhoids, and skin/soft tissue disease. Dr. Robertson enjoys getting outdoors, especially exploring national parks and hiking with her husband, skiing, cycling and tennis.

Dr. Kamil Erfanian, MD, is a fellowship-trained hand and upper extremity surgeon at Southern California Orthopedic Institute (SCOI) in Bakersfield, CA. He specializes in the surgical and non-surgical treatment of conditions affecting the hand, wrist, elbow, and peripheral nerves. With advanced expertise in trauma, arthritis, nerve compression, and tendon injuries, Dr. Erfanian is committed to restoring function and relieving pain with precision and compassion. SCOI is a nationally recognized leader in orthopedic care. Request an appointment today at our Bakersfield office at 5201 Truxtun Avenue.

Bertram Yuh, M.D., is a urologic surgeon at City of Hope's Duarte and Pasadena locations.

Southern California Orthopedic Institute (SCOI) in Westlake, CA, provides unparalleled expertise in orthopedic care. Our team specializes in treating injuries and conditions of the bones, joints, and muscles while offering services like joint replacement, sports medicine, and pediatric orthopedics. With a legacy of excellence in patient care and education, SCOI is a trusted name in the Westlake community. Let us help you get back to doing what you love. Request your appointment today and take the first step toward lasting relief and mobility.

Dr. Jaime D. Hernandez is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon at Southern California Orthopedic Institute specializing in hip and knee replacement. Recognized as one of the most experienced joint replacement surgeons in California, he performs approximately 900 procedures annually. Dr. Hernandez is a leader in orthopedic robotics and was the first in the USA to perform an outpatient robotic joint replacement, emphasizing advanced techniques for faster recovery.

Dr. George Wahba is a board-certified and fellowship-trained orthopedic spine surgeon at Southern California Orthopedic Institute. He provides comprehensive care for conditions affecting the cervical, thoracic, and lumbar spine. Dr. Wahba emphasizes a conservative approach, only considering surgery after all other options have been exhausted. He utilizes his expertise in minimally invasive spine surgery to help patients reduce post-operative pain and recover more quickly.

Dr. Karl R. Balch is a fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeon at Southern California Orthopedic Institute specializing in adult reconstructive surgery. He is dedicated to ensuring his patients fully understand their conditions and treatment options, working together with them to develop personalized plans. Dr. Balch's philosophy is to provide the same level of compassionate and expert care to his patients that he would want for his own family members.

Dr. Todd A. Shapiro is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon at Southern California Orthopedic Institute specializing in sports medicine. He provides expert care for a wide variety of musculoskeletal injuries, utilizing both advanced surgical techniques and non-operative treatments to help his patients recover. Dr. Shapiro is dedicated to helping athletes and active individuals of all ages return to their favorite activities through personalized and compassionate care.

Dr. Michael Bahk is a dual-fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeon at Southern California Orthopedic Institute who specializes in sports medicine, arthroscopy, and shoulder replacement surgery. He is available to see patients in Simi Valley, and Westlake.