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Dr. Riffat Meraj, MD

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Specializes in: Adult Pulmonology and Adult Critical Care

Aga Khan University Medical College

Professional interests include: empyema, injuries, hemoptysis, and more.

1211 W. La Palma Avenue #4041211 W. La Palma Avenue 207
Anaheim, CA 92801

(714) 772-8282

Dr. Riffat Meraj, MD is a pulmonologist in Anaheim, CA specializing in adult pulmonology and adult critical care. She graduated from Aga Khan University Medical College. Dr. Riffat Meraj, MD is affiliated with AHMC Healthcare, Providence and La Palma Intercommunity Hospital.

Office Locations

1211 W. La Palma Avenue #4041211 W. La Palma Avenue 207
Anaheim, CA 92801

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Some issues Dr. Riffat Meraj, MD can help you with:

Bronchoscopy

Bronchoscopy is a procedure in which a thin tube with a camera, called a bronchoscope, is inserted in the mouth or nose and slowly advanced to the lungs. This allows doctors to see the respiratory tract, which includes the throat, larynx (voice box), trachea (windpipe), bronchi (airways), and lungs. Doctors may recommend those who have or show signs of lung problems - for example, lung cancer or difficulty breathing - to undergo a bronchoscopy.

In performing a diagnostic bronchoscopy, doctors may only wish to visualize the respiratory tract, or doctors may also collect samples of tissue or fluid. The samples can help diagnose patients' conditions or, if patients have cancer, they can be used for staging purposes. One method for sample collection is bronchoalveolar lavage. In a bronchoalveolar lavage, doctors inject saline (salt water) through the bronchoscope and then suction it out of the airways. The washout collected is tested for lung disorders. Doctors can also insert a biopsy tool to collect tissue or mucus samples. The following are biopsies that can be performed by bronchoscopy:

Brush biopsy, which uses a brush to collect samples.
Endobronchial biopsy, which uses the bronchoscope to guide forceps to sample lung tissue.
Transbronchial biopsy, which uses forceps and image guidance - such as X-rays, CT scans, or fluoroscopy - to sample lung tissue.
Transbronchial fine needle aspiration (TBNA), which uses a small needle to take samples of the lymph nodes or lungs.

For visualization, bronchoscopy can be done alone, or it can be combined with ultrasound. Endobronchial ultrasound (EBUS) allows real-time imaging of the airway and is used for diagnosing and staging lung cancer, as well as for determining where the cancer has spread. EBUS can be performed with TBNA, a procedure known as endobronchial ultrasound-guided transbronchial needle aspiration (EBUS-TBNA).

Doctors can also use bronchoscopy as a treatment for lung problems. For example, if a foreign body is trapped in the airway, doctors can insert forceps through the bronchoscope to remove it. If the airway has become narrowed - which may occur if patients have an infection, cancer, or some other inflammatory issue - bronchoscopy can be used to place a device called a stent in the area of constriction. The stent will keep the airway open, allowing the patient to breathe properly.

During a bronchoscopy, patients will be given medication (sedative) to help them relax. If it is only a diagnostic bronchoscopy, patients will be kept awake, but if the bronchoscopy is for therapeutic purposes, patients will be put to sleep by general anesthesia. After the procedure, patients will need to stay in the hospital for a few hours. They will not be able to eat or drink for about 2 hours. Some patients may experience discomfort, such as a sore throat or pain while swallowing. Throat lozenges and gargling may help alleviate these symptoms, which should go away after a few days. Patients will need to have someone drive them home once their doctor determines that they are ready.

CPAP Treatment

Continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) treatment is a medical treatment for people with sleep apnea. Sleep apnea interrupts breathing during sleep, resulting in lapses of oxygen. Lapses of oxygen may in turn lead to severe headaches, heart problems, fatigue, and poor sleep quality. The CPAP device remedies sleep apnea by forcing open the airway with pressurized air, ensuring someone receives enough oxygen while sleeping. The CPAP device is a mask attached to a machine (with a tube) that takes in air from the surrounding room, filters it, and then pressurizes it. The constant flow of pressurized air treats sleep apnea by keeping the tongue and soft palate from obstructing the throat and airway. Benefits of CPAP treatment include:

Improved concentration and focus
Reduced snoring
Lowered risk of heart disease and stroke
Improved mental health

In order to receive a CPAP device, patients must receive a prescription from a physician. Some patients may be asked to complete an overnight sleep study known as a titration study. A titration study monitors patients' sleep using a mask attached to a CPAP machine. The technician may monitor and adjust the CPAP's air pressure throughout the night. The purpose of a titration study is to determine the appropriate air pressure for patients with obstructive sleep apnea (blocked upper airway). Once an appropriate CPAP pressure is identified, physicians or sleep technicians may recommend a specific brand or style of device to the patient for long-term use.

Lung Issues

Every cell in the body requires oxygen to function and produces carbon dioxide as a waste product. In order to keep the body's tissues constantly supplied with fresh oxygen and to keep waste from building up, the lungs pump air in and out, even while sleeping or unaware. Unfortunately, diseases and disorders affecting the lungs are some of the most common medical problems afflicting people around the world. Some of the most common lung problems include asthma, COPD, pneumonia, and lung cancer.

Asthma is a chronic disease where swollen, inflamed airways make it hard to breathe. It is often brought on by specific triggers. While asthma is a common condition, affecting millions of people, it can also be serious and even fatal in severe cases. Treatment involves avoiding triggers and using inhaled corticosteroid medications.

COPD, or Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, is the name given to two illnesses that both cause difficulty breathing: emphysema and chronic bronchitis. In emphysema, the air sacs of the lungs become damaged, while with bronchitis they become clogged with mucus. COPD is the fourth leading cause of death in the United States. It is almost always caused by breathing irritants into the lungs, such as smoking or heavy pollution.

Pneumonia is a lung infection that can be caused by bacteria, a virus, or fungi. Most healthy people recover from pneumonia in a week or two, but for some people pneumonia can be fatal. There are treatments available for pneumonia, but the best treatment is to prevent getting sick in the first place. People who are at risk should make sure they get a flu shot every year. There is also a vaccine available for the type of bacteria that causes pneumonia.

Lung cancer occurs when abnormal cells inside the lung grow into a tumor, destroying healthy tissue. Because it is so difficult to detect lung cancer in early stages when it has few symptoms, it is the deadliest form of cancer, responsible for the most cancer deaths both in the U.S. and worldwide. Most lung cancer is caused by exposure to tobacco smoke, but between 10-15% of cases are not linked to smoking.

Some problems with the lungs are minor and are not cause for concern. However if symptoms have lasted for a month or more, even if they are minor, it is worth checking with a healthcare professional. A cough, shortness of breath, or excess mucus production that lingers for weeks are all worth getting looked at.

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Riffat Meraj, MD in 2024

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

Top 10%

By Volume:

inpatient hospital care

In 2024, Dr. Riffat Meraj, MD performed more inpatient hospital care (for patient admitted to hospital) procedures for Medicare patients than 90% of providers in related specialties within California.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Riffat Meraj, MD treated as a pulmonologist in Anaheim, CA during 2012 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Riffat Meraj, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	75
hospital care	460
inpatient care	460

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Riffat Meraj, MD treated as a pulmonologist in Anaheim, CA during 2013 were hospital care, inpatient care, pulmonary testing and pleural drainage.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Riffat Meraj, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	24
doctor visit	411
hospital care	973
inpatient care	973
pleural drainage	24
pulmonary testing	47

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Riffat Meraj, MD.

**Gender**
Male	177
Female	188

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	295
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	125
From 75 to 84	106
85 and over	76
Less than 65	58

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Riffat Meraj, MD in 2013

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	13
Ischemic Heart Disease	62
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	52
Asthma	22
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	26
Heart Failure	50
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	66
Diabetes	49
Dementia	26
Cancer	19

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Riffat Meraj, MD treated as a pulmonologist in Anaheim, CA during 2014 were hospital care, inpatient care and pulmonary testing.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Riffat Meraj, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	535
hospital care	582
inpatient care	582
pulmonary testing	130

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Riffat Meraj, MD.

**Gender**
Male	151
Female	201

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	288
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	124
From 75 to 84	111
85 and over	61
Less than 65	56

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Riffat Meraj, MD in 2014

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	64
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	45
Asthma	26
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	27
Heart Failure	49
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	70
Diabetes	48
Dementia	20
Cancer	19

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Riffat Meraj, MD treated as a pulmonologist in Anaheim, CA during 2015 were hospital care, inpatient care, pulmonary testing and pleural drainage.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Riffat Meraj, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	26
bronchoscopy	14
doctor visit	772
hospital care	924
inpatient care	924
pleural drainage	26
pulmonary testing	322

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Riffat Meraj, MD.

**Gender**
Male	502
Female	646

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	964
Black	156
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	414
From 75 to 84	348
85 and over	202
Less than 65	184

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Riffat Meraj, MD in 2015

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	69
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	60
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	46
Asthma	46
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	23
Heart Failure	45
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	68
Diabetes	40
Dementia	17
Cancer	20

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Riffat Meraj, MD treated as a pulmonologist in Anaheim, CA during 2016 were hospital care, inpatient care, pulmonary testing and bronchoscopy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Riffat Meraj, MD for Medicare patients.

bronchoscopy	13
doctor visit	754
hospital care	755
inpatient care	755
pulmonary testing	307

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Riffat Meraj, MD.

**Gender**
Male	238
Female	331

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	474
Black	82
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	207
From 75 to 84	197
85 and over	88
Less than 65	77

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Riffat Meraj, MD in 2016

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	60
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	47
Asthma	74
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	22
Heart Failure	43
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	71
Diabetes	41
Dementia	19
Cancer	21

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Riffat Meraj, MD treated as a pulmonologist in Anaheim, CA during 2017 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Riffat Meraj, MD for Medicare patients.

hospital care	891
inpatient care	891

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Riffat Meraj, MD.

**Gender**
Male	116
Female	118

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	104
Black	0
Hispanic	72
Asian	39
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	61
From 75 to 84	62
85 and over	62
Less than 65	49

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Riffat Meraj, MD in 2017

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	25
Ischemic Heart Disease	75
Depression	44
Chronic Kidney Disease	75
Asthma	19
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	31
Heart Failure	74
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	63
Diabetes	67
Dementia	54
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Riffat Meraj, MD treated as a pulmonologist in Anaheim, CA during 2018 were hospital care, inpatient care and nursing home care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Riffat Meraj, MD for Medicare patients.

hospital care	1573
inpatient care	1573
nursing home care	40

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Riffat Meraj, MD.

**Gender**
Male	229
Female	272

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	226
Black	0
Hispanic	137
Asian	104
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	141
From 75 to 84	150
85 and over	122
Less than 65	88

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Riffat Meraj, MD in 2018

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	70
Stroke	26
Ischemic Heart Disease	71
Depression	43
Chronic Kidney Disease	75
Asthma	16
Osteoperosis	17
Atrial Fibrilation	33
Heart Failure	75
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	58
Diabetes	60
Dementia	50
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Riffat Meraj, MD treated as a pulmonologist in Anaheim, CA during 2019 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Riffat Meraj, MD for Medicare patients.

hospital care	728
inpatient care	728

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Riffat Meraj, MD.

**Gender**
Male	163
Female	215

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	208
Black	17
Hispanic	82
Asian	57
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	99
From 75 to 84	103
85 and over	110
Less than 65	66

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Riffat Meraj, MD in 2019

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	72
Stroke	21
Ischemic Heart Disease	73
Depression	47
Chronic Kidney Disease	75
Asthma	16
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	34
Heart Failure	71
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	57
Diabetes	62
Dementia	49
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Riffat Meraj, MD treated as a pulmonologist in Anaheim, CA during 2020 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Riffat Meraj, MD for Medicare patients.

hospital care	1680
inpatient care	1680

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Riffat Meraj, MD.

**Gender**
Male	235
Female	228

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	204
Black	0
Hispanic	130
Asian	99
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	134
From 75 to 84	155
85 and over	110
Less than 65	64

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Riffat Meraj, MD in 2020

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	74
Stroke	17
Ischemic Heart Disease	71
Depression	46
Chronic Kidney Disease	75
Asthma	15
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	28
Heart Failure	68
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	50
Diabetes	67
Dementia	48
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Riffat Meraj, MD treated as a pulmonologist in Anaheim, CA during 2021 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Riffat Meraj, MD for Medicare patients.

hospital care	1056
inpatient care	1056

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Riffat Meraj, MD.

**Gender**
Male	157
Female	156

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	138
Black	0
Hispanic	88
Asian	69
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	95
From 75 to 84	80
85 and over	84
Less than 65	54

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Riffat Meraj, MD in 2021

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	74
Stroke	21
Ischemic Heart Disease	69
Depression	43
Chronic Kidney Disease	75
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	32
Heart Failure	68
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	43
Diabetes	61
Dementia	42
Cancer	17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Riffat Meraj, MD treated as a pulmonologist in Anaheim, CA during 2022 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Riffat Meraj, MD for Medicare patients.

hospital care	899
inpatient care	899

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Riffat Meraj, MD.

**Gender**
Male	178
Female	171

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	187
Black	0
Hispanic	84
Asian	57
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	92
From 75 to 84	113
85 and over	93
Less than 65	51

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Riffat Meraj, MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	30
Ischemic Heart Disease	51
Depression	41
Chronic Kidney Disease	53
Asthma	19
Osteoperosis	20
Atrial Fibrilation	47
Heart Failure	62
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	43
Diabetes	58
Dementia	40
Cancer	18

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Riffat Meraj, MD treated as a pulmonologist in Anaheim, CA during 2023 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Riffat Meraj, MD for Medicare patients.

hospital care	877
inpatient care	877

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Riffat Meraj, MD.

**Gender**
Male	162
Female	137

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	151
Black	0
Hispanic	80
Asian	49
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	82
From 75 to 84	91
85 and over	71
Less than 65	55

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Riffat Meraj, MD in 2023

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	31
Ischemic Heart Disease	51
Depression	45
Chronic Kidney Disease	62
Asthma	19
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	44
Heart Failure	66
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	46
Diabetes	60
Dementia	44
Cancer	19

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2024 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Riffat Meraj, MD treated as a pulmonologist in Anaheim, CA during 2024 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Riffat Meraj, MD for Medicare patients.

hospital care	1029
inpatient care	1029

2024 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Riffat Meraj, MD.

**Gender**
Male	186
Female	168

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	153
Black	15
Hispanic	102
Asian	69
Other	15
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	113
From 75 to 84	97
85 and over	87
Less than 65	57

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Riffat Meraj, MD in 2024

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	27
Ischemic Heart Disease	55
Depression	47
Chronic Kidney Disease	63
Asthma	16
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	49
Heart Failure	67
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	40
Diabetes	66
Dementia	39
Cancer	17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2024

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Riffat Meraj, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Riffat Meraj, MD treated as a pulmonologist in Anaheim, CA were hospital care, inpatient care, pulmonary testing and nursing home care.

aspiration	25
bronchoscopy	13
doctor visit	509
hospital care	955
inpatient care	955
nursing home care	40
pleural drainage	25
pulmonary testing	201

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2024

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Riffat Meraj, MD.

**Gender**
Male	191
Female	217

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	20
Asian / Pacific Islander	41
Non-Hispanic White	260
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	59
Other	1

**Age**
75 to 84	124
85 and over	89
Less than 65	66
65 to 74	129

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Riffat Meraj, MD From 2012 - 2024

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Riffat Meraj, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	18
Ischemic Heart Disease	58
Depression	36
Chronic Kidney Disease	57
Asthma	23
Osteoporosis	12
Heart Failure	56
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	51
Diabetes	52
Atrial Fibrillation	30
Cancer	16
Dementia	34

Education & Training

Dr. Riffat Meraj, MD graduated from Aga Khan University Medical College. She is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine, Critical Care Medicine and has a state license in Maryland.

Medical School: Aga Khan University Medical College

Board Certification: American Board of Internal Medicine, Critical Care Medicine

Licensed In: Maryland

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Riffat Meraj, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

AHMC Healthcare

Providence

La Palma Intercommunity Hospital

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Olympus Corporation of the Americas	$1,265 Endoscopy Products $1,265
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP	$220 SYMBICORT $147	BRILINTA $73
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc	$213 XARELTO $213
Astellas Pharma US Inc	$160 Vesicare $104	XTANDI $44	Myrbetriq $11
Mallinckrodt LLC	$134 INOMAX $120	XARTEMIS XR $14
Other	$354 Esbriet $66	RAPAFLO $41	Brovana $33	OPSUMIT MACITENTAN $31	BREO $24	Other $158

**Types of Payments**
Travel and Lodging	$1,197
Food and Beverage	$1,148

Biography

Dr. Riffat Meraj's areas of specialization are adult critical care and adult pulmonology; she sees patients in Anaheim, CA. Clinical interests for Dr. Meraj include airway obstruction, tracheal stenosis, and pneumonitis (lung inflammation). She studied medicine at Aga Khan University Medical College. Dr. Meraj (or staff) is conversant in Urdu. Dr. Meraj is professionally affiliated with La Palma Intercommunity Hospital, AHMC Healthcare, and Providence.