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PHYSICIANS – ALLIED HEALTH PROFESSIONALS

Tara Abbondanza

RN, MSN, FNP-BC

Education:

1991-96       Point Loma Nazarene University,

San Diego, Bachelor of Science in Nursing

 

2000-02       University of California,

Los Angeles. Master of Science in Nursing, Family Nurse Practitioner

Post Graduate Training/Certifications:

 

1996

 

 

1996

 

 

2002

 

 

2003

Primary Office:

Arcadia Office

289 W Huntington Dr. Suite # 401

Arcadia, CA 91007

(626) 254-0074

 

 

Registered Nurse licensed by State of California Board of Registered Nursing

 

Public Health Nurse licensed by State of California Board of Registered Nursing

 

Nurse Practitioner licensed by State of California Board of Registered Nursing

 

Family Nurse Practitioner Board Certified by American Nurses Credentialing Center

Bryan Castillo

RN, FNP-C, NIH, ACLS & BLS

Education:

 

2012-13   California State University, San Marcos, CA

                Bachelors of Science, Nursing

 

2023-25   Azusa Pacific, Azusa, CA

                Master of Science, Nursing

 

Primary Offices:

Covina Office:

235 E. Badillo St.

Covina, CA 91723

(626) 915-4700

Post Graduate Training/Certifications:

 

2014-28   Registered Nurse, Board of Registered Nursing

 

2025-27   NIH Stroke Certification, NIH

 

2025-27   ACLS & BLS, AHA

 

2025-30   AANP Board Certification FNP-C, AANP

 

2025-28   Family Nurse Practitioner FNC-B, Board of Registered Nursing

Clement Chan

M.P.A.P., PA-C

Education:

Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern California, Master of Physician Assistant Practice

 

University of California, Los Angeles, B.S in Biology

Post Graduate Training/Certifications:

 

Primary Office:

ALHAMBRA Office:
(626) 281.8663

220 South First St.,

Alhambra, CA 91801

 

 

Senior Physician Assistant, Comprehensive Cardiovascular Specialists (2007-present)

 

Adjunct Instructor in cardiology for Touro University Physician Assistant Program, Nevada (2012)

 

Amy Chao

RN, MSN, CCRN, ACNP-BC

Education:

1990-93       California State University of Long Beach.

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

 

1999-2001   California State University of Los Angeles.

Master Science of Nursing,

Adult Acute Care Nurse Practitioner

Post Graduate Training/Certifications:

 

1992

 

 

1994

 

 

1998

 

 

2001

 

 

2002

Primary Office:

Arcadia Office

289 W Huntington Dr. Suite # 401

Arcadia, CA 91007

(626) 254-0074

 

 

Registered Nurse licensed by State of California Board of Registered Nursing

 

Public Health Nurse licensed by State of California Board of Registered Nursing

 

Critical Care Registered Nurse Certified by American Association of Critical Care Nurses

 

Nurse Practitioner licensed by State of California Board of Registered Nursing

 

Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Board Certified by American Nurses Credentialing Center

Andy Gramsas

DNP, AGNP-C, RN

Education:

 

2012-14   Bachelor of Science in Psychology

Texas A&M University

College Station, TX

 

2020-21   Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Concordia University Irvine

Irvine, CA

 

2023-26   Doctor of Nursing Practice

California State University, Long Beach

Long Beach, CA

Post Graduate Training/Certifications:

 

Registered Nurse Practitioner

 

Certified Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner

 

Registered Nurse, California Board of Nursing

 

Basic Life Support (BLS)

 

Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)

Yong He

MSN-FNP(c), BSN, RN, PHN

Education:

 

2023    Bachelor of Science in Nursing

            California State University, Fullerton, CA

 

2026    Master of Science in Nursing

            Azusa Pacific University

Primary Office:

Covina Office:

235 E. Badillo St.

Covina, CA 91723

(626) 915-4700

Post Graduate Training/Certifications:

 

California Registered Nurse (RN) License

Public Health Nurse (PHN)

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)

NIH Stroke Scale Certified

Leonard Larino

RN, MSN, FNP-C

Primary Office:

Pasadena Office

625 S. Fair Oaks Ave. #215, North Tower

Pasadena, CA 91105

(626) 793-4139 Phone

Education:

2016            University of Phoenix, Phoenix AZ

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

 

2021             Master’s of Science in Nursing /

Family Nurse Practitioner

Azusa Pacific University

Post Graduate Training/Certifications:

Nurse Practitioner – License & Furnishing

American Academy of Nurse Practitioners Certification Board –
Family Nurse Practitioner Certification

Registered Nurse

AHA Basic Life Support Certification

AHA Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support Certification

AHA Pediatric Advanced Life Support Certification

 Frances Lee

RN, MSN, ACNP

Primary Office:

Covina Office

235 E. Badillo St.

Covina, CA 91723

(626) 915-4700

Education:

1989-93       University of California, San Diego

Bachelor of Science in Biology

 

1993-96       University of Southern California

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

 

2002             University of California, Los Angeles

Master of Science in Nursing

Acute Care Nurse Practitioner

Post Graduate Training/Certifications:

1996    Registered Nurse licensed by State of California

Board of Registered Nursing

 

2002    Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Board Certified by

American Nurses Credentialing Center

 Rachel Minjoo Lee

RN, MSN

Primary Office:

Covina Office

235 E. Badillo St.

Covina, CA 91723

(626) 915-4700

Education:

2014-17      Bachelor of Science in Nursing

University of California,
Los Angeles

 

2022-24      Masters of Science in Nursing

University of California,
Los Angeles

Post Graduate Training/Certifications:

Certified Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse (CMSRN)

 

Daisy Award Nominee

 

American Heart Association CPR BLS Certification

Sandy Nhan

MSPAS, PA-C

Education:

 

2019    Bachelor of Science

            California State Polytechnic University

            Pomona, CA

 

2024    Master of Science

            Western University of Health Science

            Pomona, CA

Post Graduate Training/Certifications:

 

AHA Basic Life Support Certification

AHA Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support Certification

Physician Assistant National Certifying Examination, NCCPA Certified

 

Jenny Song

PA-C

Education:

 

2025     Le Moyne College

Syracuse, NY

 

2020     California State University, Long Beach

Long Beach, CA

Post Graduate Training/Certifications:

 

Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)

 

Basic Life Support (BLS)

 

Epic EMR, Medent EMR

 

Shumin Zhen

RN, MSN, ACNP-BC

Education:

 

1999-2000 University of New Mexico.

      Bachelor of Science in Nursing

 

2002-04     University of California, Los Angeles

     Master of Science in Nursing,

Adult Acute Care Nurse Practitioner/

Clinical Nurse Specialist

Primary Office:

Pasadena Office

625 S. Fair Oaks Ave. #215, North Tower

Pasadena, CA 91105

(626) 793-4139 Phone

Post Graduate Training/Certifications:

 

1995     Registered Nurse licensed by State of California

Board of Registered Nursing

 

2004     Nurse Practitioner licensed by State of California

Board of Registered Nursing

 

2004     Clinical Nurse Specialist licensed by State of California

Board of Registered Nursing

 

2005     Acute Care Nurse Practitioner

Board Certified by American Nurses Credentialing Center

 

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Phone: 626.254.0074

289 W. Huntington Drive

Suite 401

Arcadia, CA 91007

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Alhambra

Phone:  626.281.8663

220 South First St.,

Alhambra, CA 91801

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COVINA

Phone: 626.915.4700

235 E. Badillo St.

Covina, CA 91723

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PASADENA

Phone: 626.793.4139

625 S Fair Oaks Ave
Suite 215
Pasadena CA 91105

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GLENDORA:

Phone: 626.648.4446

1377 S. Grand Ave.

Glendora, CA 91741

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Administration OFFICE:

Phone: 626.793.2885

235 E Badillo Street

Covina, CA 91723

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    Toll Free: 1-877-943-2823

235 E Badillo Street

Covina, CA 91723