Los Angeles county, CA

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Los Angeles County[edit | edit source]

Los Angeles County is located in the southern part of the U.S. state of California. As of 2020, its population was over 10 million, making it the most populous county in the United States. The county seat is the city of Los Angeles, which is also the largest city in the county and the second-largest city in the country. The county is home to more than one-quarter of California residents and is one of the most ethnically diverse counties in the U.S.

Healthcare in Los Angeles County[edit | edit source]

Healthcare in Los Angeles County is provided by a mix of public and private hospitals, clinics, and health centers. The county's Department of Health Services operates four public hospitals and numerous clinics, providing direct care to more than 600,000 unique patients each year.

Public Healthcare Facilities[edit | edit source]

  • Los Angeles County+USC Medical Center is one of the largest public hospitals in the country. It is also the primary teaching hospital for the Keck School of Medicine at the University of Southern California. The hospital provides a full range of services, including emergency care, primary care, specialty care, and tertiary care.
  • Harbor-UCLA Medical Center is another major public hospital in the county. It is affiliated with the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA and provides a wide range of medical services.

Private Healthcare Facilities[edit | edit source]

  • Cedars-Sinai Medical Center is a non-profit hospital located in Los Angeles. It is one of the largest non-profit hospitals in the western United States and is renowned for its high-quality patient care and research programs.

Health Issues in Los Angeles County[edit | edit source]

Like many urban areas, Los Angeles County faces a number of health challenges. These include high rates of chronic diseases such as diabetes and heart disease, as well as issues related to air quality and access to healthcare. The county's Department of Public Health works to address these and other health issues through a variety of programs and initiatives.

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Primary care[edit source]


Primary Care Los Angeles county, CA



Provider page Credentials Gender Medical school Graduation year Primary specialty Secondary specialties Address Address2 City State ZIP Phone
Aba-omer Omer 1649702093 M Medical College Of Wisconsin 2020 Family Practice Santa Monica CA 90403
Aba-omer Omer 1649702093 M Medical College Of Wisconsin 2020 Family Practice Suite 210 Santa Monica CA 90404
Aba-omer Omer 1649702093 M Medical College Of Wisconsin 2020 Family Practice Long Beach CA 90815
Abdulhai Fadel 1477797124 M Other 2009 Family Practice Northridge CA 91325
Aboulhosn Alaa 1790914919 M Other 2007 Family Practice 26357 Mcbean Pkwy Suite 380 Valencia CA 91355 6612222600
Abovian Vigen 1104135391 M New York Medical College 2003 Family Practice 435 Arden Ave Suite 330 Glendale CA 91203 8185488001
Abrishamy Shahram 1649492448 MD M Other 2001 Family Practice Suite 200 Marina Del Rey CA 90292
Abrishamy Shahram 1649492448 MD M Other 2001 Family Practice Suite 245 Valencia CA 91355
Abueg Erika 1164950416 F Touro Un Col Of Osteopathic Medicine, Henderson 2017 Family Practice 12522 Lambert Rd Whittier CA 90606 5629066470
Adamian Alex 1982267340 M Other 2017 Family Practice Los Angeles CA 90028

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Los Angeles county, CA - Specialists


Provider page Credentials Gender Medical school Graduation year Primary specialty Secondary specialties Address Address2 City State ZIP Phone
Eno Mary 1306853403 MD F Virginia Commonwealth University, School Of Medicine 2002 Addiction Medicine Harbor City CA 90710
Jonathan Quach 1811253909 M Other 2012 Addiction Medicine Internal Medicine 100 Medical Plz Los Angeles CA 90095 3108257922
Maxine Stachel 1992152797 F Other 2016 Advanced Heart Failure And Transplant Cardiology Cardiovascular Disease (Cardiology) Internal Medicine 1520 San Pablo St 1st Floor N Los Angeles CA 90033 8008722273
Patel Jignesh 1104914944 M Other 1996 Advanced Heart Failure And Transplant Cardiology Internal Medicine Suite 200 Beverly Hills CA 90211
Ashida Ellyn 1245201516 F Baylor College Of Medicine 1979 Allergy/immunology Internal Medicine Suite 730 Torrance CA 90503
Cassel Suzanne 1316164015 F Temple University School Of Medicine 2000 Allergy/immunology Internal Medicine West Hollywood CA 90048
Cutillar Garcia Maricar 1467504829 F Other 1988 Allergy/immunology Panorama City CA 91402
Ferdman Ronald 1275626202 M Hahnemann University College Of Medicine 1987 Allergy/immunology Los Angeles CA 90027
Green Alan 1609907732 M New York Medical College 1971 Allergy/immunology Suite 300 Glendale CA 91208
Ho Sandra 1659680411 F Howard University College Of Medicine 2009 Allergy/immunology Internal Medicine Suite 600 Culver City CA 90232

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Allied healthcare providers


Provider page Credentials Gender Education Graduation year Primary specialty Secondary specialties Address Address2 City State ZIP Phone
Andrea Humphrey 1720613300 F Other 2020 Certified Nurse Midwife (Cnm) 1505 Soquel Dr Santa Cruz CA 90808 8314655440
Besel Christine 1629210364 F Other 2008 Certified Nurse Midwife (Cnm) La Mirada CA 90638
Granados Angela 1265784698 F Other 2012 Certified Nurse Midwife (Cnm) Whittier CA 90602
Paz Zoila 1851592745 NP F Other 2002 Certified Nurse Midwife (Cnm) Downey CA 90242
Reyes Hilary 1225173735 F Other 1988 Certified Nurse Midwife (Cnm) Los Angeles CA 90027
Alexander John 1508881434 CNA M Other 2002 Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (Crna) 15 E Audubon Dr Fresno CA 91105 5594338000
Ambrose Heather 1750926879 F Other 2019 Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (Crna) Pasadena CA 91105
Arcinue Peta Noreen 1477148476 F Other 2021 Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (Crna) Suite 106 Glendale CA 91205
Arevalo Liezle 1043492143 F Other 2007 Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (Crna) Suite 202 Van Nuys CA 91405
Baltazar Sandra 1710035662 CNA F Other 1995 Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (Crna) Downey CA 90242

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