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Our Professionals

All five of Glen Park’s assisted living facilities employ in-house medical professionals to be available for our residents. Glen Park medical professionals include a reliable rotation of internists, psychiatrists, and psychologists, as well as a licensed naturopathic doctor. Whether your loved one is in need of a physician, a prescription, talk therapy, or natural/self-healing services — Glen Park will always provide experienced and trustworthy doctors to our residents.

DR. JAMES LEE, M.D. - Internist

Dr. James Lee is a board certified Internal Medicine doctor who has been practicing since 1989. He completed his residency training at Rutger’s New Jersey Medical School where his primary care experience was from moonlighting in the emergency room and urgent care centers. Dr. James Lee has lectured in various hospitals on early detection and management of Diabetic Ketoacidosis, Acute...

DR. MICHAEL TOLWIN - Psychiatrist

Dr. Michael Tolwin has been a practicing psychiatrist for over 30 years. His medical group, Tolwin Psychiatric Medical Group, sees patients in both inpatient and outpatient settings, with his primary office being located in Culver City, CA. Dr. Tolwin works at Del Amo Hospital, Southern California Hospital- Culver City, and is the medical director at Ocean View Psychiatric Health Facility....

RONI B. MACCABEE - PHD

I am a licensed clinical psychologist with over 15 years of experience in the field of mental health. I have an advanced graduate degree in Education from Boston University and a PHD in Clinical Psychology from Pacifica Graduate Institute. My long-time psychotherapy experience consists of integrating cognitivebehavioral techniques with psychodynamic theories pertaining to diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation related to several...

Dr. Alan Markie - Psychiatry Specialist

Dr. Alan Markie, MD is a Psychiatry Specialist in Pasadena, CA and has over 36 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from N. Narimanov Azerbaijan Medical Institute in 1985 and then came to Los Angeles to complete his residency. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Adventist Health Glendale and L A Downtown Medical Center and...

Dr. William Sim - MD

Dr. William Sim was born in Seoul, Korea, and later immigrated to the United States upon receiving an invitation from the U.S. government for legal residency. This invitation was extended to his family due to his father's 18-year tenure with the US Army in Korea. Subsequently, they obtained naturalized American citizenship and settled in Glendale, eventually witnessing his graduation as the valedictorian from Herbert Hoover High School...

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Dr. Michael Ghods - Internal Medicine

Dr. Ghods is board certified in internal medicine, specializing in older adult care and long-term care settings. He offers both office and telemedicine visits, ensuring accessible, personal care. A strong advocate for patient education, 

Dr. Ghods values building meaningful relationships to help older adults understand their health and make informed...

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Dr. Norman Balacuit - Podiatry

Dr. Norman Balacuit has been in private practice in Monrovia, CA since 1999. He attended Claremont High School and UC Santa Cruz for undergraduate education. He attended the California College of Podiatric Medicine in San Francisco, and residency training at Community Hospital Medical Center in Phoenix, Arizona. He is board certified with the ...

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Dr. Jittima Jirasetpatana - Podiatry (Access Foot Specialist)

Dr. Jittima Jirasetpatana is a board-certified podiatrist with over 20 years of experience diagnosing and treating foot and ankle conditions. She is board-certified by the American Board of Podiatric Medicine.

Dr. Jirasetpatana earned her Bachelor of Science in Biological Sciences from California State University, East Bay, and her Doctor of Podiatric Medicine degree from Samuel Merritt University College of Podiatric...

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Dr. Matthew Lefferman - Primary Care Doctor

Dr. Matthew Lefferman, DO is a pioneer and leader in geriatrics and mobile medical care. As the founder and Chief Medical Officer of Access Healthcare Associates, he has spent over a decade delivering personalized, in-home care to seniors across the greater Los Angeles area. His work spans home visits, assisted living, memory care, and hospice, focused on improving

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Dr. James T. Beaty - Podiatry

James T. Beaty, DPM is a podiatric physician with more than 25 years experience in the medical field, in private practice and affiliated with Community Memorial Health System. Dr. Beaty treats all disorders of the foot and ankle specializing in Geriatrics, sports medicine, surgery, diabetic care, bio mechanics/ orthotics...

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Dr. Irina Rodriguez - Dentist

Dr. Irina Rodriguez graduated from UEES in 1992 and had 28 years of experience. Dr. Rodriguez was an Auxiliary Professor for Endodontics and Pedodontics and has constantly updating her knowledge with more than a 100 of continuing education hours every year that includes implants and bone grafting at USC, tracing for Implant Placement ...

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Dr. Ronald Rigor - Dermatology

Dr. Ronald Rigor is a board certified doctor in Internal Medicine and Dermatology. After finishing his dermatology residency in the Philippines, Dr. Rigor went to the USA  in 2001 to pursue his passion for medicine. He took his USMLE and then his residency...

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Dr. Keino Rutherford - Primary Care Doctor

Dr. Rutherford is a Board Certified in Internal Medicine. He completed his Medical degree and training at Howard University in Washington DC. Dr. Rutherford has been working in the medical field since 2002. Born and raised in the Bahamas, Dr. Rutherford has laid back, personable disposition, but strongly focused on his goals...

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Dr. Ilana Solomon - Family Medicine and Geriatric Medicine

Dr. Ilana Solomon is a dual board certified physician in Family Medicine and Geriatric Medicine. She obtained her medical school training in sunny Henderson, Nevada at Touro University Nevada- School of Osteopathic Medicine where she utilized a holistic approach to medicine to optimize medical care. Dr. Solomon attended UCLA for her geriatric medicine fellowship in Los Angeles, California...

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