OUR PROVIDERS

Dr. Pearl graduated from Southern California College of Optometry with a Doctorate of Optometry in 1983. He then practiced 12 years at the South Bay Eye Institute in Redondo Beach. Dr. Pearl has been volunteering his time at Saban Community Clinic for more then 20 years.

Residency in Coney Island Hospital, Brooklyn, NY.
Board Certified in Internal Medicine since 2014.
Started to work with Saban in October 2014 as Primary Care Physician and Internist.
In my free time interested in reading books and also walking.

Undergraduate Education: San Diego State, BS, Kinesiology; NYU, BS, Nursing
Graduate School: UC Irvine - MS in Nursing
Fellowship: Psychiatry Fellowship - UC Irvine/UC Davis

Healthcare is a right not a privilege - this is Saban's mission statement and one that Manisha is passionate about. She believe all patients are deserving of equitable and high quality health care regardless of race, religion, sex and sexual preferences. She loves working and serving her community  in Los Angeles so everyone has the opportunity to live a healthier and happier life!

Dr. Wong was born and raised in LA to immigrant parents and has recently returned to LA after a 15-year journey through the East Coast for college and medical school and the Pacific Northwest for her residency training at Swedish Cherry Hill in Seattle.

My goal as a provider is to help patients better their health through strong patient-physician relationships that lead to more fulfilling and happier lives. I try to provide knowledge, compassionate care, and healthy lifestyle interventions that fit my patients' lives and goals of care. I use a team-based approach that respects and integrates the experiences, knowledge and understanding that my patients share with me to work towards wholeness and happiness.

In her spare time you'll find her trying out new recipes, relaxing with friends/family, and re-exploring LA with her husband.

Elena Gilman, MD has been working as a part time psychiatrist at Saban Taper since 2015. She completed her psychiatric residency at Caritas St. Elizabeth’s Medical Center of Boston. She has 14 years of experience in community psychiatry working in different clinics in Los Angeles. She is fluent in English and Russian. In her free time she enjoys skiing, skating, and biking.

In primary Care Practice for 20 years. Enjoys helping the patients remain healthy and live longer and happier.

Undergraduate Education: UC San Diego, Biology, Minor in Healthcare & Social Issues
Medical School: Keck School of Medicine of USC
Rotation and Research: Children's Hospital of Los Angeles
Pediatric Residency Training: UC Davis

Dr. Yen became a pediatrician because she loves working with kids and families to ensure children are in their best health to pursue their dreams and goals in life. She is proud to be part of the Saban pediatric team where she can provide high-quality, accessible healthcare to the surrounding community.

Medical School: University of Jordan
Residency: Texas Tech University University Health Sciences Center
Training: Certified by American Academy of HIV Medicine

Dr. Khoury is Board Certified in Internal Medicine and a certified HIV Specialist. He received his medical degree from the University of Jordan. Prior to completing his residency, he held clinical and medical positions at The University of New Mexico, University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Comprehensive Cancer Centers of Nevada, and UCLA CARE Center.

He is dedicated to working in community health and focusing on HIV primary care and research to further empower those living with HIV to be proactive with regard to their overall health.

Medical School – Yerevan State Medical University
Residency – USC Keck School of Medicine / LAC + USC Medical Center
Fellowship – Cedars-Sinai / UCLA Medical Centers

Undergraduate Education: UCLA
Graduate School: Emperor's College of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Masters in Traditional Chinese Medicine.
Medical School: Touro University College of Osteopathic Medicine, Doctor of Osteopath
Residency: Harbor UCLA

Dr. Vuong likes to serve the community and provide the best care possible for those in need of health care. She chose to work at Saban Community Clinic because its mission aligns with her beliefs: to provide excellent comprehensive care, with staff who are dedicated and treat the person as a whole and not just their disease or condition.

Undergraduate Education: University of Economics and Finance, International Relations; Westminster College, BA in Economics and Pre-Med
Medical School: College of Osteopathic Medicine at Kansas City University
Residency: White Memorial Medical Center

Dr. Queen understands the difficulties of immigrating to a new country after leaving St. Petersburg to study at Westminster College on a full scholarship, followed by another full scholarship to complete medical school. As the Director of Pediatrics, she is dedicated to providing the best care to marginalized communities and works to ensure her team provides quality, personalized care to every pediatric patient that comes to Saban. She cares for her patients as if they were her own family in hopes of creating a more kind and safe place for her patients.

Dr. Fischman previously worked as a general pediatrician at the Children’s Hospital Los Angeles and the Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston. She completed her pediatric residency at Goryeb Children’s Hospital in New Jersey and graduated cum laude from St. George’s University School of Medicine.

In her free time she enjoys traveling, writing and speaking on the latest topics in children's health, and spending time with her husband and 3 young children.

Born in Hong Kong, Dr. Wong came to the U.S. when she was 2 years old. She now lives in Los Angeles with her family, and enjoys gardening and playing with her toddler on the weekends.

University of the Pacific Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry - Doctor of Dental Surgery earned in 2010
St. Mary's Hospital an Affiliate of Yale School of Medicine - General Practice Residency completed in 2011

Zarina Bell completed her undergraduate education at University of Illinois at Chicago and earned her Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from University of Michigan School of Dentistry.  She completed her Pediatric Dentistry Residency at UCLA in 2019.

She is passionate about prevention and working in underserved communities. She is also a volunteer faculty member at UCLA.

Family Practice Residency in Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center, Johnstown, PA., completed in 1995.
Practicing in Community Clinics with the underserved since 1999.

A graduate of UCLA School of Dentistry in 1993, Dr. Dastur has been practicing at Saban Community Clinic for over 19 years. Her passion for helping the most vulnerable patients was kindled when she started working at a community clinic in East Los Angeles. With her children in college she has more time to enjoy cardio dancing, reading, and Netflix.

Undergraduate Education: Pomona College, B.A. Biology
Graduate Education: Georgetown University M.S. Physiology and Biophysics
Medical School: Drexel University College of Medicine, M.D.
Residency: Kaiser Los Angeles

Born and raised in Los Angeles, Dr. Lee loves working with her fellow Angelenos and making a difference in her community.

Kristian Melby received his degree of Master of Science, Physician Assistant from the George Washington University School of Medicine in 2016. Prior to joining SCC in 2019, he worked at Whitman Walker Health in Washington DC that provides affirming community-based health and wellness services to all with a special expertise in LGBTQ and HIV care.

Kristian provides comprehensive medical healthcare services at our satellite location and Hollywood Health Center. He has specialized HIV training and background, especially for addressing the needs of Transgender patients.

Undergraduate Education: UCLA
Medical School: David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA
Residency & Fellowship: Cedars Sinai Medical Center

Dr. Noble chose to work at Saban because of the dedicated staff who provide quality medical care to those who need it most while also serving as a unique site for medical education.

Dr. Domb received her M.D. from the University of Southern California (USC) Keck School of Medicine and completed her residency training in psychiatry at the University of California Los Angeles (UCLA). She pursued sub-specialty fellowship training in addiction psychiatry at Cedars Sinai Medical Center (CSMC). Dr. Domb is double board-certified in General Psychiatry and Addiction Psychiatry.

Julissa Miro-Quesada, Director of Behavioral Health, began her clinical experience in 2012 working with adults, adolescents, and children in English and Spanish.  She specializes in mindfulness meditation and believes in an approach that emphasizes an integrative, dynamic, and holistic methodology to mental health.

Julissa holds a Masters in Psychology from Antioch University.  She is a native of Peru and enjoys fostering cultural sensitivity in both her personal and professional settings.

Jennifer Matthes received her Bachelor's degree in Social Welfare from the University of Washington before beginning her career in the mental health field. She holds a Master's degree in Social Work from Columbia University. She is passionate about mental health and well-being and enjoys working with both children and adults in individual therapy.

Brigid is originally from Lowell, Massachusetts. She received her Masters in Social work from Simmons School of Social Work in Boston. She came to California after school because she was drawn to the beauty of the coast and better weather.

Dr. Khalil grew up in Beirut, Lebanon. She attended the California School of Professional Psychology in Los Angeles where she received a doctor of psychology (PsyD) degree. Dr. Khalil's clinical interests include treating trauma and somatization. During her free time, Dr. Khalil enjoys hiking and attending live concerts.

Undergraduate Education: Cal State Los Angeles, Bachelor of Science Nursing
Graduate School: Cal State Los Angeles, Master of Science Nursing

Jennifer Nguyen is a Family Nurse Practitioner committed to providing primary care to patients of all ages. She chose to work at Saban because she can help to provide inclusive care for underserved populations in her community. Originally from the Bay Area, she loves exploring all the food around LA and enjoys spending time with her cats.

I am from L.A. Why healthcare? Why not!!! What better way to serve your community and feel good about it.
I rarely have spare time as my children keep me busy at home; but whenever I do, I watch European Soccer League (mostly Spanish, Italian, and English Leagues).

Ellen is originally from the Hawaiian Islands and attended the Alumni University of Hawaii, CSULB.

Stacey was born and raised in Los Angeles. She is married and has two children and two dogs. She went undergrad and graduate school at UCLA where she earned her Master's degree and Nurse Practitioner certificate. She has been a NP for over 25 years and feel blessed and humbled to still love what she does all these years later. She feels very lucky to be apart of the Saban Clinical Team.

When I started undergraduate school at UCI under the Biological Sciences department, I knew I wanted to be in the medical field, especially treating the impoverished and most sick and vulnerable populations. When I discovered PA school, I knew that was the perfect career for me as it was a balance of everything I dreamed of.

Graduating PA school in 2006. My first international medical mission July of 2016 in a village in northern Vietnam. Starting Homeless/Street medicine and outreach March 2018.