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Dr. Raghu Nandan, MD

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Specializes in: Medical Oncology, Adult Oncology and Adult Hematology

Madras Medical College

Professional interests include: hypogammaglobulinemia, thrombotic disorders, bone marrow biopsy, and more.

3650 E South Street
Lakewood, CA

(562) 272-7630

Dr. Raghu Nandan, MD is a medical oncologist in Lakewood, CA specializing in medical oncology, adult oncology and adult hematology. He graduated from Madras Medical College. Dr. Raghu Nandan, MD is affiliated with Providence, Long Beach Medical Center, PIH Health, MemorialCare, PROHEALTH PARTNERS, A MEDICAL GROUP and LOS ANGELES HEMATOLOGY-ONCOLOGY MEDICAL GROUP.

Office Locations

3650 E South Street
Lakewood, CA

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PIH Health

3650 E South Street Suite 212
Lakewood, CA 90074

(562) 272-7630

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Providence

3650 South Street Suite 212
Lakewood, CA 90712

(562) 272-7630

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Some issues Dr. Raghu Nandan, MD can help you with:

Anemia

Anemia is the most common blood disorder. It occurs when the body does not have enough red blood cells to carry oxygen to the tissues. Blood loss, insufficient red blood cell production, and red blood cell destruction are the three main causes of anemia. These issues may arise from such conditions as iron deficiency, heavy periods, ulcers, kidney disease, as well as some forms of cancer.

An individual with anemia will have the following symptoms: shortness of breath, weakness, dizziness, cold hands or feet, paleness, and irritability. Anemia is diagnosed when blood tests show low counts for hemoglobin, which is the protein responsible for carrying oxygen to different tissues throughout the body.

Treatments for anemia are dependent on the kind of anemia an individual has. For example, iron supplementation may correct iron deficiency anemia. For anemia caused by chronic kidney failure, chemotherapy treatments, and HIV/AIDS, a group of medications called erythropoiesis-stimulating agents may be prescribed.

Hemophilia

Hemophilia is a bleeding disorder in which blood cannot clot normally. After an injury, people who have hemophilia bleed longer because they lack certain blood proteins that are responsible for clotting, called clotting factors. Some hemophiliacs are mildly deficient in this protein, so they bleed only when injured or after surgery. Those who are severely deficient, however, may experience symptoms of spontaneous bleeding, including the following:

Presence of blood in stool or urine
Frequent nosebleeds or large bruises
Unusual bleeding after being vaccinated
Pain, swelling, or tightness in joint

Most people with hemophilia have a family history of the disorder, though about 30% do not. The most common forms are hemophilia A (classic hemophilia) and hemophilia B (Christmas disease). Hemophilia A and B share certain characteristics, but different genes are involved. Acquired hemophilia is very rare and has been linked to autoimmune conditions, cancer, and multiple sclerosis.

Hemophilia may be diagnosed using a blood test. If there is family history of the disorder, testing may be done prenatally. Treatment involves regular intravenous replacement of clotting factors, which may be produced in a laboratory (recombinant) or come from blood donors. For people with milder forms of the disease, a hormone called desmopressin may stimulate the body to produce clotting factors. Other drug therapies include medications that help slow the breakdown of blood clots and medications that are applied directly to the wound to promote clotting.

Living with hemophilia can be challenging, but simple things may help prevent excessive bleeding. For example, choosing activities like walking or swimming over contact sports can prevent injuries and strengthen muscles while protecting the joints. Chances for bleeding may also be reduced by making sure that children wear helmets and elbow pads during activities like bicycle rides.

Thrombocytopenia (Low Platelet Count)

Thrombocytopenia is a disorder where people have too few platelets. With too few platelets in the bloodstream, the blood is unable to properly clot. People with thrombocytopenia may experience prolonged external and internal bleeding. Large purple bruises (ecchymoses) and small red skin spots (petechiae) in the skin and mouth are common in those with thrombocytopenia. Other symptoms of the disorder include bleeding gums, blood in bodily fluids, and fatigue. Thrombocytopenia most often arises from a different condition or treatment, such as alcoholism, autoimmune disease, cancer treatments, viruses (such as Hepatitis C and HIV), bone marrow diseases (such as leukemia and aplastic anemia), enlarged spleen, and exposure to toxic chemicals. In rare cases, thrombocytopenia is inherited.

If a doctor suspects a patient has a thrombocytopenia, a complete blood count (CBC) or platelet count test helps determine the concentration of platelets in a person's blood at a given time. Thrombocytopenia can be diagnosed by hematologists using advanced tests on platelet samples. Flow cytometry tests detect abnormalities by evaluating the characteristics of a platelet sample using targeted lasers and lights.

Treatments for low platelet counts include steroids like Prednisone, that can assist with platelet production. If a patient's low platelet count is caused by spleen problems, spleen removal (splenectomy) may be recommended. To treat the prolonged bleeding caused by thrombocytopenia, doctors frequently prescribe Dempressin, a hormone that promotes blood clotting. Antifibrinolytic medications such as tranexamic acid may also aid in the promotion of clotting and the prevention of bleeding. For patients with severe platelet disorders (either low platelet count and dysfunctional platelets), blood transfusions may be prescribed. Platelet blood transfusions deliver donated platelets to patients intravenously, replenishing the volume of functioning platelets.

Patients can also modify their lifestyle to better manage their disorder and minimize complications. Patients with low blood counts should avoid blood-thinning medications, alcohol, and activities that could lead to injury. Many people with thrombocytopenia can live healthy and fulfilling lives with proper treatment and precautions.

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Raghu Nandan, MD in 2023

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 5%

By Volume:

inpatient hospital care

In 2023, Dr. Raghu Nandan, MD performed more inpatient hospital care (for patient admitted to hospital) procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of providers in related specialties within California.

Top 25%

By Volume:

mental health screening

By Affordability:

blood tests

lab tests

In 2012, among providers in related specialties within California, Dr. Raghu Nandan, MD performed more mental health screening procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of them and he also had a list price for blood tests, and lab tests that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of them. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Raghu Nandan, MD treated as a medical oncologist in Lakewood, CA during 2012 were hospital care, inpatient care, blood draw and lab tests.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Raghu Nandan, MD for Medicare patients.

biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	143
blood draw	999
bone marrow tests	13
chemotherapy	143
diagnostic procedures	13
doctor visit	837
hospital care	2020
inpatient care	2020
lab tests	984
minimally invasive procedures	244

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Raghu Nandan, MD treated as a medical oncologist in Lakewood, CA during 2013 were hospital care, inpatient care, blood draw and lab tests.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Raghu Nandan, MD for Medicare patients.

biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	177
blood draw	1091
chemotherapy	177
doctor visit	898
hospital care	2196
inpatient care	2196
lab tests	1085
minimally invasive procedures	431

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Raghu Nandan, MD.

**Gender**
Male	189
Female	235

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	139
Black	85
Hispanic	114
Asian	70
Other	16
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	139
From 75 to 84	130
85 and over	64
Less than 65	91

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Raghu Nandan, MD in 2013

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	13
Ischemic Heart Disease	55
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	58
Asthma	18
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	54
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	33
Diabetes	60
Dementia	25
Cancer	32

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Raghu Nandan, MD treated as a medical oncologist in Lakewood, CA during 2014 were hospital care, inpatient care, lab tests and blood draw.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Raghu Nandan, MD for Medicare patients.

biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	167
blood draw	1229
chemotherapy	167
doctor visit	833
hospital care	3760
inpatient care	3760
lab tests	1231
minimally invasive procedures	454
port flush	125

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Raghu Nandan, MD.

**Gender**
Male	222
Female	230

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	135
Black	106
Hispanic	114
Asian	82
Other	15
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	151
From 75 to 84	138
85 and over	69
Less than 65	94

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Raghu Nandan, MD in 2014

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	18
Ischemic Heart Disease	57
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	62
Asthma	17
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	23
Heart Failure	56
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	39
Diabetes	63
Dementia	27
Cancer	34

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Raghu Nandan, MD treated as a medical oncologist in Lakewood, CA during 2015 were hospital care, inpatient care, lab tests and blood draw.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Raghu Nandan, MD for Medicare patients.

biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	169
blood draw	1209
chemotherapy	169
doctor visit	740
hospital care	4267
inpatient care	4267
lab tests	1230
minimally invasive procedures	445
port flush	90

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Raghu Nandan, MD.

**Gender**
Male	508
Female	522

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	326
Black	240
Hispanic	286
Asian	154
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	378
From 75 to 84	260
85 and over	158
Less than 65	234

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Raghu Nandan, MD in 2015

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	16
Ischemic Heart Disease	56
Depression	37
Chronic Kidney Disease	68
Asthma	31
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	22
Heart Failure	59
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	46
Diabetes	64
Dementia	34
Cancer	32

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Raghu Nandan, MD treated as a medical oncologist in Lakewood, CA during 2016 were hospital care, inpatient care, lab tests and blood draw.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Raghu Nandan, MD for Medicare patients.

biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	314
blood draw	1246
chemotherapy	314
doctor visit	752
hospital care	4717
inpatient care	4717
lab tests	1278
minimally invasive procedures	598
port flush	103
pulmonary testing	13

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Raghu Nandan, MD.

**Gender**
Male	264
Female	316

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	164
Black	128
Hispanic	168
Asian	97
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	215
From 75 to 84	158
85 and over	90
Less than 65	117

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Raghu Nandan, MD in 2016

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	16
Ischemic Heart Disease	63
Depression	38
Chronic Kidney Disease	73
Asthma	46
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	21
Heart Failure	63
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	44
Diabetes	67
Dementia	37
Cancer	30

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Raghu Nandan, MD treated as a medical oncologist in Lakewood, CA during 2017 were hospital care, inpatient care, lab tests and blood draw.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Raghu Nandan, MD for Medicare patients.

biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	242
blood draw	1116
chemotherapy	242
doctor visit	691
hospital care	5028
inpatient care	5028
lab tests	1142
minimally invasive procedures	467
port flush	114

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Raghu Nandan, MD.

**Gender**
Male	273
Female	273

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	150
Black	138
Hispanic	165
Asian	82
Other	11
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	203
From 75 to 84	156
85 and over	87
Less than 65	100

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Raghu Nandan, MD in 2017

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	21
Ischemic Heart Disease	61
Depression	40
Chronic Kidney Disease	75
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	19
Heart Failure	60
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	46
Diabetes	63
Dementia	37
Cancer	29

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Raghu Nandan, MD treated as a medical oncologist in Lakewood, CA during 2018 were hospital care, inpatient care, lab tests and blood draw.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Raghu Nandan, MD for Medicare patients.

biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	195
blood draw	1174
chemotherapy	195
doctor visit	653
hospital care	5168
inpatient care	5168
lab tests	1193
minimally invasive procedures	384
port flush	70

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Raghu Nandan, MD.

**Gender**
Male	226
Female	250

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	140
Black	101
Hispanic	149
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	166
From 75 to 84	142
85 and over	73
Less than 65	95

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Raghu Nandan, MD in 2018

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	19
Ischemic Heart Disease	57
Depression	36
Chronic Kidney Disease	73
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	19
Heart Failure	57
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	42
Diabetes	62
Dementia	36
Cancer	31

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Raghu Nandan, MD treated as a medical oncologist in Lakewood, CA during 2019 were hospital care, inpatient care, lab tests and blood draw.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Raghu Nandan, MD for Medicare patients.

biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	106
blood draw	1089
chemotherapy	106
doctor visit	576
hospital care	6162
inpatient care	6162
lab tests	1090
minimally invasive procedures	248

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Raghu Nandan, MD.

**Gender**
Male	228
Female	244

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	131
Black	108
Hispanic	153
Asian	68
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	165
From 75 to 84	144
85 and over	59
Less than 65	104

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Raghu Nandan, MD in 2019

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	69
Stroke	19
Ischemic Heart Disease	60
Depression	36
Chronic Kidney Disease	73
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	20
Heart Failure	59
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	39
Diabetes	64
Dementia	35
Cancer	31

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Raghu Nandan, MD treated as a medical oncologist in Lakewood, CA during 2020 were hospital care, inpatient care, lab tests and blood draw.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Raghu Nandan, MD for Medicare patients.

biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	113
blood draw	652
chemotherapy	113
doctor visit	507
hospital care	4312
inpatient care	4312
lab tests	653
minimally invasive procedures	178

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Raghu Nandan, MD.

**Gender**
Male	201
Female	210

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	106
Black	77
Hispanic	151
Asian	65
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	162
From 75 to 84	132
85 and over	48
Less than 65	69

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Raghu Nandan, MD in 2020

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	68
Stroke	16
Ischemic Heart Disease	61
Depression	35
Chronic Kidney Disease	75
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	20
Heart Failure	55
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	34
Diabetes	64
Dementia	37
Cancer	33

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Raghu Nandan, MD treated as a medical oncologist in Lakewood, CA during 2021 were hospital care, inpatient care, blood draw and lab tests.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Raghu Nandan, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw	470
doctor visit	350
hospital care	4142
inpatient care	4142
lab tests	467

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Raghu Nandan, MD.

**Gender**
Male	208
Female	202

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	121
Black	82
Hispanic	131
Asian	58
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	165
From 75 to 84	129
85 and over	52
Less than 65	64

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Raghu Nandan, MD in 2021

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	69
Stroke	18
Ischemic Heart Disease	59
Depression	35
Chronic Kidney Disease	75
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	19
Heart Failure	57
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	34
Diabetes	63
Dementia	31
Cancer	29

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Raghu Nandan, MD treated as a medical oncologist in Lakewood, CA during 2022 were hospital care, inpatient care, blood draw and lab tests.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Raghu Nandan, MD for Medicare patients.

biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	82
blood draw	569
chemotherapy	82
doctor visit	495
hospital care	3902
inpatient care	3902
lab tests	568
minimally invasive procedures	82
preventive care	37

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Raghu Nandan, MD.

**Gender**
Male	200
Female	185

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	122
Black	69
Hispanic	118
Asian	64
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	133
From 75 to 84	138
85 and over	48
Less than 65	66

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Raghu Nandan, MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	28
Ischemic Heart Disease	42
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	55
Asthma	15
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	30
Heart Failure	52
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	41
Diabetes	62
Dementia	26
Cancer	37

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Raghu Nandan, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Raghu Nandan, MD treated as a medical oncologist in Lakewood, CA were hospital care, inpatient care, lab tests and blood draw.

biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	170
blood draw	985
bone marrow tests	13
chemotherapy	170
diagnostic procedures	13
doctor visit	666
hospital care	4152
inpatient care	4152
lab tests	992
minimally invasive procedures	353
preventive care	37
pulmonary testing	13

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Raghu Nandan, MD.

**Gender**
Male	229
Female	242

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	103
Asian / Pacific Islander	67
Non-Hispanic White	139
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	140
Other	3

**Age**
75 to 84	138
85 and over	68
Less than 65	94
65 to 74	170

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Raghu Nandan, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Raghu Nandan, MD treated were hypertension, chronic kidney disease, high cholesterol and diabetes.

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	16
Ischemic Heart Disease	51
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	62
Asthma	16
Osteoporosis	10
Heart Failure	52
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	36
Diabetes	57
Atrial Fibrillation	19
Dementia	29
Cancer	28

Education & Training

Dr. Raghu Nandan, MD graduated from Madras Medical College. He completed residency at Kings County Hospital Center. He is certified by the Board Certification: Hematology and has a state license in California.

Medical School: Madras Medical College

Residency: Kings County Hospital Center

Board Certification: Board Certification: Hematology

Licensed In: California

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Raghu Nandan, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Providence

Long Beach Medical Center

PIH Health

MemorialCare

PROHEALTH PARTNERS, A MEDICAL GROUP

LOS ANGELES HEMATOLOGY-ONCOLOGY MEDICAL GROUP

Insurance Information

Please note: Insurance information may change at any time, and the provider may accept your insurance plan even if it is not listed below. Please contact the provider's office to confirm that your insurance is accepted.

Dr. Raghu Nandan, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Anthem Blue Cross HMO, Aetna HMO, Blue Shield of California, United Healthcare HMO, Anthem, Medicare Advantage, Humana Medicare Advantage, Health Net HMO and CIGNA HMO.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Raghu Nandan, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

Anthem Blue Cross HMO

Aetna HMO

Blue Shield of California

United Healthcare HMO

Anthem

Medicare Advantage

Humana Medicare Advantage

Health Net HMO

CIGNA HMO

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Raghu Nandan, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Allergan Inc.	$786 AlloDerm $528	NATRELLE $146	NATRELLE INSPIRA BREAST IMPLANTS $112
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation	$434 TASIGNA $363	SCEMBLIX $26	AFINITOR $24	KISQALI $21
Medical Device Business Services, Inc.	$365 TFN ADVANCED $241	TRUMATCH $124
Mentor Worldwide LLC	$360 MemoryGel Breast Implants $335	MENTOR MemoryGel Resterilizable Gel Sizer $26
Incyte Corporation	$320 JAKAFI $83	PEMAZYRE $81	MONJUVI $56	$99
Other	$4,302 NATRELLE $194	Erleada $145	Reblozyl $140	TECENTRIQ $138	SARCLISA $127	Other $3,558

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$6,135
Education	$433

Biography

Dr. Raghu Nandan is an adult hematology, adult oncology, and medical oncology specialist. Dr. Nandan's areas of expertise include idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura (ITP), leukopenia, and maternal hematologic disorders. He is an in-network provider for several insurance carriers, including United Healthcare HMO, Anthem, and Blue California. His education and training includes medical school at Madras Medical College and residency at Kings County Hospital Center. In addition to English, Dr. Nandan speaks Spanish. He is professionally affiliated with Providence, Long Beach Medical Center, and PIH Health.