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9808 Venice Boulevard Suite 400,Culver City,CA

Dr. Besser is a Medical and Surgical Ophthalmologist and founding member of Angeles Eye Institute located in Culver City, CA. He specializes in refractive cataract surgery and laser vision correction. He also provides comprehensive medical and surgical eye care, managing a wide breadth of acute and chronic eye diseases such as glaucoma, diabetic retinopathy, red/dry eyes, and chalazion removal. Dr. Besser is regarded for his surgical skill and high success rate in the ophthalmology community. He is passionate about maintaining ethical standards in the industry, and for prioritizing patient education and care so that patients feel armed with information and options when it comes to their health.   Education After obtaining his undergraduate degree from the University of California at Santa Barbara, Dr. Besser earned his Doctor of Medicine degree from the Boston University School of Medicine, subsequently completing his residency at New York-Presbyterian/Weill Cornell Medical Center and New York Medical College. Dr. Besser was awarded the title of Chief Resident in Ophthalmology during his senior year.  Teaching Dr. Besser is invested in furthering the quality of eye surgery beyond the walls of his own practice. He serves as a Clinical Instructor in the Department of Ophthalmology at Jules Stein Eye Institute-UCLA, and he teaches advanced cataract surgery to ophthalmology residents at Harbor UCLA Medical Center. Hes passionate about teaching residents and fellows and helping to equip the next generation of doctors with the skills and best practices they need to be amazing surgeons.  Teaching at an elite research institution also helps to keep Dr. Besser at the forefront of the latest technology, techniques, and science of ophthalmology, helping him to continue to evolve as a surgeon and offer new tech and options to his patients.  Bio Originally born in Mexico City, Dr. Besser moved with his family to the US when he was eight years old. As an undergraduate at UCSB, he realized that volunteer work hed done at the university health clinic had been fulfilling work for him, and that he wanted to pursue a meaningful career where he could connect with and help others. Dr. Besser was immediately drawn to the challenge and intensity of surgery, especially ophthalmology which also required great hand-eye coordination and precision, but still allowed for building strong relationships with patients. Most of all, he was drawn to the impact of ocular surgery: procedures that in ten minutes can give a patient better vision, freedom, and agency. Improved vision can improve cognition, emotional well being, or help older patients maintain their independence.  Beyond surgery, Dr. Besser enjoys providing ongoing care and building lasting relationships with patients experiencing chronic conditions that require regular maintenance and monitoring including glaucoma, diabetic retinopathy, and macular degeneration. Eye health can be a key indicator of general health, and many systemic diseases can be caught early through careful ophthalmic examinations.  Instrument Design & Technology Dr. Besser is an early adopter of new equipment, lenses, and technology, and is eager to incorporate new and improved procedures and technologies into his skill set if they can benefit his patients. Always on the hunt for new ways to improve patient outcomes, Dr. Besser has developed and patented several industry-leading surgical instruments. These include the Josephberg/Besser Scleral Depressor, which aids in the diagnosis and treatment of retinal diseases, and Besser Forceps, used in complex cataract procedures. Local and International Volunteer Work Dr. Besser is committed to serving the Los Angeles community by donating his services locally. Over the years he has screened patients for the Venice Family Clinic, often providing free services to patients who otherwise have no access to care, and volunteered for Care Harbor megaclinic events at the LA Sports Arena. He h

(131) 083 - 8020

200 Medical Plaza Driveway Suite 265,Los Angeles,CA

Dr. Christine Thang is a Clinical Instructor in the Division of General Pediatrics. Dr. Thang is a board-certified pediatrician and member of the faculty practice at the Children's Health Center in Westwood, CA. She precepts medical students and resident physicians training in the UCLA pediatrics clinic. She is also one of the medical team providers for the UCLA Pediatric Craniofacial Program. Her clinical interests are in well newborn care, craniofacial needs, childhood trauma and resiliency, and healthy lifestyle and nutrition. Dr. Thang earned her medical degree from the UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine (DGSOM) with AOA honors. She completed her pediatric training in the UCLA Pediatric Residency Program and was awarded the Excellence in Teaching with Humanism Residents and Fellows Award. After residency, she served as a Chief Resident and concurrently pursued the DGSOM Medical Education Fellowship. Dr. Thang received her undergraduate degree from UCLA with a major in Physiological Sciences and minor in Asian American Studies, graduating magna cum laude and Phi Beta Kappa. Her professional interests include community pediatrics, advocacy, and medical education. She is actively involved in the American Academy of Pediatrics at the local and national levels. Dr. Thang is dedicated to improving the care of all children and to teaching at the undergraduate and graduate medical education levels. Dr. Thang grew up in Los Angeles. She is a spirited Bruin alumna.

(131) 082 - 5086

141 Triunfo Canyon Rd. Suite 110,Westlake Village,CA

Dr. Natalie Abrahamian is a primary care physician and clinical instructor who practices in Westlake Village. She is board eligible in the field of internal medicine. She is a proud honoree of the Gold Humanism Honor Society and is a strong advocate for the comprehensive well-being of her patients. She aims to practice with an integrative approach to address her patients’ concerns and optimize their healthcare. She is fluent in Armenian. Dr. Abrahamian received her medical degree from St. George’s University School of Medicine. She completed her residency training in internal medicine at University of California, Riverside. She received her undergraduate and Master of Science degrees in Gerontology at the University of Southern California. Dr. Abrahamian values interdisciplinary care and the significance of primary prevention through the application of evidence-based medicine. She has performed research on memory loss in the aging demographic and quality improvement studies focusing on physician empathy levels. In the past, she has committed her time toward studying cross-cultural discrepancies in age longevity and quality of life, helping the underserved population in free clinics, as well as teaching prospective medical students to academically excel. When she’s not working in the clinic, Dr. Abrahamian enjoys spending valuable time with her family, teaching medical students, traveling, cooking, and practicing photography. Dr. Abrahamian is a professional member of the American College of Physicians.

(180) 537 - 1139

200 Medical Plaza Driveway Suite 265,Los Angeles,CA

James H. Lee, MD, FAAP is an Assistant Clinical Professor of Pediatrics at the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA. After completing his undergraduate studies at UC Berkeley, he received his medical degree from Michigan State University and completed his pediatrics residency training at UCLA. After residency, Dr. Lee was recruited to stay on as faculty at UCLA. In addition to his clinical responsibilities as a general pediatrician, he has leadership roles in medical education. He serves as the Associate Program Director, Continuity Clinic Director, and Resident Advisor for the Pediatrics Residency Training Program. In regards to the medical students at DGSOM, he is the Director of the Preclinical Student Pediatric Clinical Skills Course, the Pediatrics Clerkship Site Director, and a faculty advisor for the medical students interested in pursuing Pediatrics or Primary Care as a field. Dr. Lee is a faculty sponsor for the Pediatrics Interest Group and works with the group to educate the field of Pediatrics to medical students and to help create mentorship opportunities between motivated students and pediatric residents. Dr. Lee's research interests include medical education at both the undergraduate and graduate levels and enhancing the care of our pediatric population with a focus on children with special healthcare needs. His passion for teaching has been recognized by being awarded the prestigious Robert C Neerhout Teaching Award three times at the Assistant Clinical Professor level. Finally, in 2020, he was selected to be one of DGSOM's Educators for Excellence to be involved in the development and teaching of the practice of medicine curriculum to the incoming medical students.

(131) 082 - 5086

200 Medical Plaza Driveway Suite 420,Los Angeles,CA

Dr. Braddock has been a national leader in medical education, particularly in bioethics. He launched the Bioethics Education Project at University of Washington, an initiative to expand ethics and professionalism education, and the Practice of Medicine program at Stanford, a curriculum that integrated ethics, professionalism, doctor-patient communication and population health into the pre-clerkship medical school curriculum. He also led the development of a model curriculum in bioethics and medical humanities with the American Society for Bioethics and Humanities, and was a founding member of the Academy for Professionalism in Health Care. Dr. Braddock's research has focused on shared decision-making and patient-physician communication, having developed a widely used framework for teaching and for evaluation of the quality of shared decision-making in practice. Dr. Braddock earned his undergraduate degree at Stanford University and medical degree at the University of Chicago. He completed residency training in the U.S. Navy and completed and general medicine fellowship and master?s in public health degree in health care ethics at the University of Washington.

(131) 020 - 6623

100 Medical Plaza Suite 345,Los Angeles,CA

Dr. Ho received her undergraduate degree from Harvard University and earned her medical degree from the Albert Einstein College of Medicine, where she was awarded the Deans Recognition Award. She completed both her internal medicine residency and gastroenterology fellowship at Massachusetts General Hospital, a teaching hospital of Harvard Medical School. During fellowship training, she also earned a masters of public health degree at the Harvard School of Public Health, where she did research…

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