Communication Skills: Fluent in English, Farsi and Medical Spanish.
EDUCATION
2001-2005 Western University of Health Sciences, College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific (WUHS/COMP), D.O.
1995-2000 University of California Los Angeles, B.S. Psychobiology
Certification/Licensure
5/2010 Board Certified Primary Care Sports Medicine (CAQSM)
4/2009 Board Certified Family and Osteopathic Medicine (ACOFP)
12/2008 Board Certified Family Practice (ABFM)
2005-prcsent Medical License and DEA, Osteopathic Medical Board of California
2003-present Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)/Basic Life Support (BLS)
Professional Society Memberships
2009-present California Academy of Family Physicians (CAFP)
2008-present American Osteopathic Association of Sports Medicine 2007-2008 American College of Sports Medicine
2005-present American College of Physicians-Family Practice
2002-present American Osteopathic Association (AOA)
2001-present American College of Osteopathic Family Physicians (ACOFP)
Employment Experience
8/2009-present Community/Sports Medicine Junior Faculty Physician, Kaiser Permanente Woodland Hills Woodland Hills, CA
7/2008-7/2009 Sports Medicine Fellowship, Chino Valley Medical Center, Chino, CA
7/2006-6/2008 Family Practice Residency, Kaiser Permanente Woodland Hills, Woodland Hills, CA
7/2005-6/2006 PGYl (Internship), Kaiser Permanente Woodland Hills, Woodland Hills, CA
2000-2001 Teaching Assistant in Neuroscience/Biochemistry, University of California San Diego
1998-2000 Undergraduate University Tutor, Physiology and Math, U.C.L.A
1998-2000 Laboratory Assistant in Protein Expression Laboratory, Department of Molecular Biology, University of California Los Angeles
1996-2000 After school playground/academic coordinator for Valley Youth Services L.A.U.S.D
Sports Medicine/Community Service
2010 Physician-Big West Track & Field Tournament Finals Cal State Northridge 2009/10 Black Barbershop Outreach Program- Health Screening Exams
2009 Chino Unified High School Sports Physicals
2009 Event Physician Sierra Regional Wrestling Tournament
2008/2,109 USA amateur boxing ring side physician
2008 USA Judo Association Winter National event physician
2008 Ontario Reign Team Physicals (Minor League Hockey)
2008 Upland Pop Warner Football Physical exams
2008/2009 Event Physician Chino Boxing Club
2008/2009 Event Physician Goltz Judo Club 2007/2008 Los Angeles Triathlon physician volunteer
2007 Kaiser Los Angeles Triathlon health fair volunteer
2007 Bell-Jeff cross-country invitational physician volunteer
2007-present Simi Valley Community Clinic-health clinic serving underserved
2005-present Westminster clinic-weekly health clinic serving underserved in Moorpark, CA 2005-present Taft High School Volunteer event physician FootbaliNolleyball/boxing
2005-2006 Calabasas Red Raiders youth football league-volunteer for youth health physicals 2005-2008 Kennedy High School Los Barrios Health Clinic-Health Care in underserved community
2004 Los Angeles Senior Citizen Health Fair -Los Angeles Convention Center (Blood Pressure Checks and health education to senior citizens)
2002-2003 Montclair Clinic-Montclair CA Provided health services at a free clinic. Interviewed, examined, and participated in the care of adult patients.
2001-2002 Pomona Community Health Action Team (PCHAT)-Pomona, CA Provided and served the medical needs of the underserved Pomona Community.
Leadership
2009/10 Assistant Team Physician Cal State Northridge Athletics
2009/10 Assistant Team Physician LA Pierce College Athletics
2009 Team Physician Chatsworth High School
2009 Team Physician Pierce College/Chatsworth High School
2008-9 Board Member Chino Youth Boxing Club (City of Chino)
2008-9 Sports Medicine Club Physician Advisor WUHS/COMP
2008-9 Assistant Team Physician Ontario Reign (Professional Minor League Hockey)
2008-9 Chino Unified School District Team Physician 4 Schools (Part of Fellowship)
2006-7 Sports Medicine Event Coordinator (Liaison for residency)-Taft High School
2006 Kennedy High School Los Barrios representative KWH
2002 Tour Guide & Panelist, Osteopathic Medical Awareness Conference (OMAC)
2002-4 Middle Eastern Association Secretary
2002 WHIG-Woman’s health association
Honors/Awards
California Academy of Family Physicians Leadership skills award (2007), Honors in B.S. Psychobiology (2000), Deans List for 5 semesters/quarters (from 1995-2000), Certificate for Tutor of the Year (1997). Community Mentorship Award (1998), Golden Apple Award for community service (1998).
Extra-Curricular Activities
- Injury Prevention in Overhead Throwers- Research Cal State Northridge Biomechanics Lab (2010)
- Sports Medicine Lecturer Kaiser Permanente WH Residency Program (2009/10)
- Research Case Presentation annual AOASM convention (Incorporating Osteopathic Principles in Acute Knee Dislocations) Snowbird, Utah (4/2009)
- Guest Lecturer Western University-Sports Medicine Topics (2008/2009)
- Presenter at Musculoskeletal Skeletal Resident Workshop Kaiser Woodland Hills (10/2008)
- Domestic Violence Week Seminar, Western University-Participated in lectures and panel discussions (2003).
- Student Osteopathic Medical Association annual meetings (SOMA, 2001-2004)
- Humor and Medicine Club (2003)
- Women’s Health Interest Group (2002-2003),
- Family Practice Club (2002-2003)
- Internal Medicine Club (2001-2003)
- Sports Medicine Club (2002-2004)
- Middle Eastern Club (2001-2004)
- SANUS-Drama/Play productions club (2003)
- L.A.U .S.D youth after school sports coordinator/traveling program supervisor (1996-1998)
Personal Interests
Weight lifting, jogging, basketball, soccer, mixed martial arts, personal training, nutrition, watching and coaching sporting events, watching comedy movies, working on cars