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Dr. George M. Rajacich, MD

(3 Ratings)

Specializes in: General Ophthalmology

University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), David Geffen School of Medicine (1979)

Professional interests include: anisocoria, diabetic retinopathy, cataract surgery, and more.

696 Hampshire Road Suite 120
Westlake Village, CA 91361

(805) 778-1034

Dr. George M. Rajacich, MD is an ophthalmologist in Van Nuys, CA specializing in general ophthalmology. He graduated from University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), David Geffen School of Medicine in 1979 and has 47 years of experience. Dr. George M. Rajacich, MD is affiliated with Providence, Valley Presbyterian Hospital , GEORGE M RAJACICH MD INC and DARIN EYE CENTER A MEDICAL.

Office Locations

14914 Sherman Way
Van Nuys, CA 91405

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Providence

696 Hampshire Road Suite 120
Westlake Village, CA 91361

(805) 778-1034

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Some issues Dr. George M. Rajacich, MD can help you with:

Autoimmune Diseases

An autoimmune disorder happens when the immune system mistakenly attacks the tissues of its own body, causing symptoms of illness. There are more than 80 different types of autoimmune disorders. While some are very rare, others are fairly common. Combined, autoimmune disorders are one of the leading causes of death and disability in the United States, affecting approximately 24 million people.

A properly working immune system identifies foreign substances in the body that might cause illness, such as bacteria and viruses. The immune system then creates antibodies which attack the foreign substances, neutralizing them and keeping the body safe. In people with autoimmune disorders, something goes wrong with this process. For reasons that are not fully understand, the immune system creates antibodies to attack the patient's own tissues.

Symptoms of an autoimmune disorder depend on which tissue is being attacked by the immune system, but common symptoms of autoimmune disease include fever, fatigue, and a general feeling of just not being well. Autoimmune disorders are more common in women than in men, and they may run in families. Autoimmune disorders can affect various parts of the body such as blood vessels, connective tissue, endocrine glands, joints, muscles, red blood cells, skin, and many others.

It is common to have more than one autoimmune disorder at a time. Most are chronic, or life-long illnesses, although they may come and go in flares. Treatment for autoimmune disorders depends on which part of the body is being attacked. For example:

A type 1 diabetic whose pancreas has been damaged will need insulin.
A person with Hashimoto's whose thyroid has been damaged will need replacement thyroid hormones.
Someone with Sjogren's syndrome will need eye drops and mouth rinses to replace tears and saliva.

Many autoimmune disorders of all kinds are treated with immune-suppressing medications, such as corticosteroids (e.g. prednisone) to reduce the effect of the immune system.

Dacryocystorhinostomy (DCR)

Dacryocystorhinostomy, or DCR, is a surgical procedure used to bypass a blocked tear duct.

Normally, the tears that constantly bathe the eyes are drained through two tiny holes in the eyelid, where they run through a duct into the nose. This tear duct can become clogged or blocked, causing tears to back up and leading to watery eyes. Common causes of tear duct blockages include trauma, a facial tumor, and inflammation due to certain medical conditions, but usually the cause is not known. Clogged tear ducts are especially common in young children. If the blockage is permanent and located lower in the duct, near the nose, DCR may be performed to create a bypass and allow tears to drain freely again.

During DCR surgery, a small hole is made in the bone and tissue between the upper part of the tear duct and the nasal passage. Usually, a tiny plastic tube called a stent is placed into the opening to protect it and keep it open during healing. DCR may be performed through an open incision on the upper cheek near the nose, or it may be performed endoscopically using tiny instruments that are passed through the nostril. Open surgery is more common, and has a slightly higher success rate, although endoscopic surgery causes less pain and bleeding during recovery. DCR is able to correct the blockage and watering eyes in nearly 95% of cases.

The surgery itself takes only about half an hour. It is usually done under general anesthesia, which may require a short hospital stay while patients recover. Small amounts of bleeding from the nose are not uncommon for the first 24 hours, and bruising and swelling are expected for the first two weeks. Don't be alarmed if the eye continues to water at first. Swelling in the area due to surgery can cause the eye to water, but this should go away as patients heal.

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. George M. Rajacich, MD in 2023

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

Top 5%

By Volume:

comprehensive eye exam

By Affordability:

A-scan

complex cataract surgery

In 2023, among providers in related specialties within California, Dr. George M. Rajacich, MD performed more comprehensive eye exam procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of them and he also had a list price for A-scan, and complex cataract surgery that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 95% 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.

Top 10%

By Affordability:

cataract surgery

cataract surgery with IOL implantation

extracapsular cataract extraction with IOL implantation

extracapsular lens removal

intermediate eye exam

intraocular lens implant

lens removal surgery

lens replacement surgery

In 2023, Dr. George M. Rajacich, MD had a list price for cataract surgery, cataract surgery with IOL implantation, extracapsular cataract extraction (ECCE) with IOL implantation, extracapsular lens removal, intermediate eye exam, intraocular lens (IOL) implant, lens removal surgery, and lens replacement surgery that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 90% of providers in related specialties within California. 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.

Top 25%

By Volume:

anterior segment surgery

extracapsular cataract extraction with IOL implantation

eye procedures

SCODI of the posterior segment

YAG laser capsulotomy

By Affordability:

anterior segment surgery

comprehensive eye exam

eye exam

eye tests

ophthalmic biometry

simple cataract surgery

visual field test

In 2012, among providers in related specialties within California, Dr. George M. Rajacich, MD performed more anterior segment surgery, extracapsular cataract extraction (ECCE) with IOL implantation, eye procedures, SCODI of the posterior segment (SCODI-P), and YAG laser capsulotomy procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of them and he also had a list price for anterior segment surgery, comprehensive eye exam, eye exam, eye tests, ophthalmic biometry, simple cataract surgery, and visual field test 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. George M. Rajacich, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Van Nuys, CA during 2012 were eye procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), capsulotomy and laser treatment.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. George M. Rajacich, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	98
doctor visit	804
evoked potential test	28
eye procedures	8793
laser treatment	98
ultrasound (sonogram)	159

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. George M. Rajacich, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Van Nuys, CA during 2013 were eye procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), capsulotomy and laser treatment.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. George M. Rajacich, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	91
doctor visit	638
evoked potential test	50
eye procedures	8296
laser treatment	91
ultrasound (sonogram)	186

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. George M. Rajacich, MD.

**Gender**
Male	835
Female	1428

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1885
Black	0
Hispanic	160
Asian	143
Other	51
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	648
From 75 to 84	892
85 and over	653
Less than 65	70

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. George M. Rajacich, MD in 2013

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	41
Depression	14
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	28
Dementia	11
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. George M. Rajacich, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Van Nuys, CA during 2014 were eye procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), laser treatment and capsulotomy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. George M. Rajacich, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	137
doctor visit	1349
excision	21
eye procedures	7395
laser treatment	158
ultrasound (sonogram)	176

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. George M. Rajacich, MD.

**Gender**
Male	813
Female	1434

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1835
Black	0
Hispanic	187
Asian	145
Other	56
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	669
From 75 to 84	855
85 and over	661
Less than 65	62

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. George M. Rajacich, MD in 2014

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	39
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	28
Dementia	10
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. George M. Rajacich, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Van Nuys, CA during 2015 were eye procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), capsulotomy and laser treatment.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. George M. Rajacich, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	130
doctor visit	1513
eye procedures	7014
laser treatment	130
ultrasound (sonogram)	162

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. George M. Rajacich, MD.

**Gender**
Male	1584
Female	2750

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	3494
Black	0
Hispanic	372
Asian	270
Other	136
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	1376
From 75 to 84	1650
85 and over	1180
Less than 65	128

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. George M. Rajacich, MD in 2015

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	28
Dementia	10
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. George M. Rajacich, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Van Nuys, CA during 2016 were eye procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), capsulotomy and laser treatment.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. George M. Rajacich, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	126
doctor visit	1390
eye procedures	6205
laser treatment	126
ultrasound (sonogram)	144

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. George M. Rajacich, MD.

**Gender**
Male	712
Female	1222

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1579
Black	0
Hispanic	168
Asian	105
Other	51
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	640
From 75 to 84	739
85 and over	504
Less than 65	51

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. George M. Rajacich, MD in 2016

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	29
Dementia	10
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. George M. Rajacich, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Van Nuys, CA during 2017 were eye procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), capsulotomy and laser treatment.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. George M. Rajacich, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	110
doctor visit	1641
eye procedures	6318
laser treatment	110
ultrasound (sonogram)	144

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. George M. Rajacich, MD.

**Gender**
Male	754
Female	1273

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1594
Black	0
Hispanic	202
Asian	138
Other	57
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	691
From 75 to 84	764
85 and over	499
Less than 65	73

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. George M. Rajacich, MD in 2017

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	52
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	32
Dementia	10
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. George M. Rajacich, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Van Nuys, CA during 2018 were eye procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), capsulotomy and laser treatment.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. George M. Rajacich, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	129
doctor visit	1216
eye procedures	6743
laser treatment	129
ultrasound (sonogram)	159

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. George M. Rajacich, MD.

**Gender**
Male	779
Female	1242

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1528
Black	0
Hispanic	245
Asian	154
Other	66
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	692
From 75 to 84	779
85 and over	484
Less than 65	66

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. George M. Rajacich, MD in 2018

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	33
Dementia	11
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. George M. Rajacich, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Van Nuys, CA during 2019 were eye procedures, capsulotomy, laser treatment and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. George M. Rajacich, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	171
doctor visit	717
eye procedures	6033
laser treatment	171
ultrasound (sonogram)	155

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. George M. Rajacich, MD.

**Gender**
Male	675
Female	1127

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1331
Black	21
Hispanic	240
Asian	148
Other	62
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	658
From 75 to 84	671
85 and over	399
Less than 65	74

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. George M. Rajacich, MD in 2019

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	35
Dementia	11
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. George M. Rajacich, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Van Nuys, CA during 2020 were eye procedures, capsulotomy, laser treatment and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. George M. Rajacich, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	119
doctor visit	586
eye procedures	4316
laser treatment	119
ultrasound (sonogram)	108

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. George M. Rajacich, MD.

**Gender**
Male	540
Female	919

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1088
Black	23
Hispanic	172
Asian	117
Other	59
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	554
From 75 to 84	551
85 and over	317
Less than 65	37

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. George M. Rajacich, MD in 2020

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	33
Dementia	11
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. George M. Rajacich, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Van Nuys, CA during 2021 were eye procedures, capsulotomy, laser treatment and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. George M. Rajacich, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	135
doctor visit	775
eye procedures	4568
laser treatment	135
ultrasound (sonogram)	111

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. George M. Rajacich, MD.

**Gender**
Male	568
Female	886

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1089
Black	18
Hispanic	173
Asian	115
Other	59
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	537
From 75 to 84	554
85 and over	322
Less than 65	41

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. George M. Rajacich, MD in 2021

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	31
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	33
Dementia	12
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. George M. Rajacich, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Van Nuys, CA during 2022 were eye procedures, capsulotomy, laser treatment and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. George M. Rajacich, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	90
doctor visit	961
eye procedures	5057
laser treatment	90
ultrasound (sonogram)	54

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. George M. Rajacich, MD.

**Gender**
Male	704
Female	1087

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1324
Black	22
Hispanic	237
Asian	130
Other	78
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	610
From 75 to 84	746
85 and over	391
Less than 65	44

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. George M. Rajacich, MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	22
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	33
Dementia	6
Cancer	17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. George M. Rajacich, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. George M. Rajacich, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Van Nuys, CA were eye procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), laser treatment and capsulotomy.

capsulotomy	121
doctor visit	1053
evoked potential test	39
excision	21
eye procedures	6430
laser treatment	123
ultrasound (sonogram)	141

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. George M. Rajacich, MD.

**Gender**
Male	724
Female	1215

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	7
Asian / Pacific Islander	133
Non-Hispanic White	1522
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	196
Other	61

**Age**
75 to 84	745
85 and over	491
Less than 65	58
65 to 74	643

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. George M. Rajacich, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. George M. Rajacich, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and diabetes.

Hypertension	62
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	7
Osteoporosis	13
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	28
Atrial Fibrillation	10
Dementia	9
Cancer	11

Education & Training

Dr. George M. Rajacich, MD graduated from University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), David Geffen School of Medicine in 1979. He is certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology, Ophthalmology and has a state license in California.

Medical School: University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), David Geffen School of Medicine (1979)

Board Certification: American Board of Ophthalmology, Ophthalmology

Licensed In: California

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. George M. Rajacich, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Providence

Valley Presbyterian Hospital

GEORGE M RAJACICH MD INC

DARIN EYE CENTER A MEDICAL

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. George M. Rajacich, 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, CIGNA HMO and Health Net Cal MediConnect HMO.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. George M. Rajacich, 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

CIGNA HMO

Health Net Cal MediConnect HMO

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. George M. Rajacich, MD has a high overall rating with an average of 4.33 out of 5 stars based on 3 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. George M. Rajacich, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Van Nuys, CA.

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Alcon Vision LLC	$646 ARGOS $134	ReSTOR $102	Simbrinza $38	Rocklatan $23	Centurion $20	Other $329
Allergan Inc.	$625 LUMIGAN $210	COMBIGAN $167	RESTASIS $101	BOTOX $32	ACZONE $17	Other $98
Allergan, Inc.	$486 DURYSTA $296	XEN GLAUCOMA TREATMENT SYSTEM $83	VUITY $38	LUMIGAN $34	ALPHAGAN P $15	Other $20
Alcon Laboratories Inc	$411 NoProduct $113	ReSTOR $75	Simbrinza $25	ORA $19	$180
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Inc.	$351 XELPROS $141	CEQUA $130	Bromsite $60	XELPROS (latanoprost ophthalmic emulsion) 0.005% $20
Other	$2,422 VYZULTA $258	XIIDRA $255	ATLAS 9000 $152	TRULIGN TORIC $149	CRYSTALENS $136	Other $1,472

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$4,619
Gift	$197
Entertainment	$59
Education	$38
Travel and Lodging	$28

Biography

Dr. George Rajacich, who practices in Van Nuys, CA and Westlake Village, CA, is a medical specialist in general ophthalmology. Patient ratings for Dr. Rajacich average 4.5 stars (out of 5). Areas of expertise for Dr. Rajacich include nystagmus, ectropion (outward-turned eyelid), and eye floater. He appears to be an in-network provider for United Healthcare HMO, Anthem, and Blue California, in addition to other insurance carriers. Dr. Rajacich is a graduate of the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), David Geffen School of Medicine. He is affiliated with Valley Presbyterian Hospital and Providence.