Orange Coast magazine - June 2021

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STROLLS AND ROLLS IN O.C.

Explore the county’s outdoor spaces on foot or by bike. From leisurely seaside trails to uphill climbs in the canyon, find your perfect match.

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“Mapping out a route, or even getting lost in the outdoors, can enhance the brain’s creativity and ability to problem-solve.

There’s a sense of adventure and accomplishment, too, and that helps lift the spirits.”

—DANA ROSE GARFIN, UC IRVINE PROFESSOR, ON THE BENEFITS OF SPENDING TIME OUTSIDE, PERHAPS WITH A WALK AT VISTA DEL SOL PARK IN SAN CLEMENTE, BELOW

A PATH TO EQUIT Y

Two UC Irvine neuroscience doctoral students planned Black in Neuro Week last summer as a one-time event. Little did they know they were starting a movement.

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LIFTING SPIRITS

A photo essay captures local artists lending their skills to offer hope around the county this spring.

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TOP DOCTORS

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TOP DENTISTS

Our annual roster of O.C. physicians judged by the Orange County Medical Association as among the most accomplished and caring

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YO U R K I D S A R E YO U R TO P P R I O R I T Y. P R OT E C T I N G T H E I R H E A LT H I S O U R S .

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EDITOR’S LET TER PEOPLE & PL ACES SUP yoga at Huntington Harbour HOODS Health and fitness spots on the border of Garden Grove and Anaheim PERFECT G E TAWAY Three San Diego County resorts to visit for mind and body rejuvenation C U LT U R E P H I L E Dana Point author Kim Hooper dedicates her nonfiction debut to those coping with pregnancy loss.

O.C . E VENT S Concerts, theater, and upcoming health events

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ST YLE & HOME At-home waxing products from Wakse at Irvine Spectrum Center

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FINDS Dress to impress on the beach this summer.

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ON THE MARKET A San Juan Capistrano property with an activity room for entertaining

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SOURCED Unwind at home with these spa-like essentials.

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FOOD & DRINK Masterful cooking from Pascal Olhats at Café Jardin in Sherman Library & Gardens

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THE BREAKDOWN Beets starter at Heirloom Farmhouse Kitchen in Irvine

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FOOD TRENDS Carrot-infused cocktails show up on menus across O.C.

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MY O.C .

Finding strength in unusual places after a year of highs and lows

DINING GUIDE 140 Some of our 200-plus

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his spring, I finally tried a virtual reality experience. (I’m definitely not an early adopter.) Part of a new lineup of activities at Welk Resorts San Diego, the underwater VR adventure is for recreation (Page 25). But what about health? VR has been used to assist in medical outcomes for a few years; a stress management program called CenteredVR was introduced this year at Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian in Newport Beach.

Crystal Watson, a float pool nurse at Hoag, shared her experience. “During the peaks of COVID-19, our nurses switched to primary care,” Watson says. “Vitals, activities, oxygen, trash, environment—you took care of everything about those patients. That was physically and emotionally draining.” Neurosurgeon Robert Louis suggested the COVID-19 nurses try VR. “At first I was a little hesitant because I had never used VR at all,” Watson says. “I was giving it to the patients, but I never thought I’d need it. When Dr. Louis talked about it, my eyes lit up.”

We’ve all had more anxiety lately and need to decompress. When a nurse taking care of COVID-19 patients since day one says the VR program helped, I couldn’t wait to learn more.

“I used it a lot after my shift. I’d come home very stressed, put on the VR, and just kind of relax for about 10 minutes or sometimes longer,” Watson says. Was it much different from regular meditating? Her reply: “I’m a visual person.

Even if I’m sitting down, trying to meditate, I’m still thinking of other things.” Me, too!

Whether you use VR to be transported, or you seek a divine meal in a lovely setting to relax (Page 64), or you want to take advantage of our beautiful trails for a walk or ride (Page 82), you’ll find ideas throughout this issue to boost your health and happiness. As summer begins, we can feel the joy of getting back to what we love. Hopefully that includes some beneficial habits and keeping our minds and bodies well.

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M Y F AV O R I T E T H I N G S I N T H I S I S S U E I hope to one day be flexible enough to strike the pose shown in this SUP yoga photo.

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Dining critic Gretchen Kurz has discovered my key to midday serenity: a meal at Café Jardin in Sherman Gardens.

It’s easy to relate to the writer who finds it challenging to meet expectations during a pandemic.

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Todd Kennedy, pictured with his wife Diane, and their sons Colin and Garrett, is confident he’ll be a long-term survivor, thanks to City of Hope.

Coto de Caza father, husband, and avid surfer Todd Kennedy is riding his second wave. It took highly specialized treatment at City of Hope to get him there, but he’s ready for his next adventures.

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IN PL AIN SIGHT  T H E S C E N E Yoga instructor and plant-based health coach Kylan Fischer holds a pose at Huntington Harbour.  B E H I N D T H E S H O T “My fiancé paddles out with me with a GoPro and snaps the shots as I float by,” Fischer says. “The SUP board usually spins around, so it can be hard to capture the perfect shot. He usually takes dozens of photos and videos to get a few good shots.”  E X P L O R E R C R E D I T @yoga_ky 33°43'18.8"N 118°03'53.3"W

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V E G O U T, W O R K O U T Plentiful plant-based provisions and a new gym encourage health and fitness on the border of GARDEN GROVE and ANAHEIM. by Robin Jones

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The center that houses 7 Vegan Market will soon have even more plant-based offerings, such as a vegan sub shop.

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An oasis for vegans, this new minimarket features shelves and refrigerator cases stocked with nothing but plant-based foods. Some of the items, like Beyond Meat sausages and Miyokos cheese, also can be found in mainstream grocery stores. But no O.C. supermarket rivals the variety of plant-based choices here: There are at least a dozen types of vegan jerky, for instance, and a freezer full of oat- and soy-based ice cream treats. 12048 CHAPMAN AVE.,

Plant-based versions of traditional Vietnamese, Thai, and Chinese dishes dominate the menu at this vegan restaurant.

Diners who frequent the simple but pretty space brightened by potted orchids favor bánh mí ($9), spring rolls ($6), fried rice ($9), and pad thai ($10) made with tofu, vegan meats, and plenty of vegetables. But it’s not all Asian cuisine: Tacos, burgers, and a BLT round out the menu. 12050 CHAPMAN AVE.,

This Italian restaurant has been drawing vegetarians and meat eaters alike since 2013. Gourmet pizzas ($10 to $22) feature plant-based meat and cheese in creative combinations; regulars rave about the Spicy Thai, with basil, pineapple, onion, and sausage. Calzones ($7 to $8), pasta dishes ($7 to $9), and appetizers such as Buffalo wings and cheese garlic breadsticks ($6.50) prove tempting, too. 12022 CHAPMAN AVE.,

E XCE E D PE R FO RM A N CE This gym, which opened last fall, attracts serious weightlifters and powerlifters with its extensive array of training equipment, but it’s also welcoming to novices looking to improve their strength and fitness. Monthly memberships and month, week, and day passes are available, as are add-on sessions with personal trainers and powerlifting coaches. Members can purchase 24-hour access to the facility.

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ALIL A MAREA BEACH R E S O R T I N E N C I N I TA S

At the south end of Carlsbad State Beach, this sparkling new property displays a soothing vibe to match its coastal bluff location.

The design inside and out incorporates visuals from the land and ocean with materials such as stone, wood, and netting. The Alila makes good on its commitment to sustainability—using lights that are sensitive to movement and aiming for zero waste in the food and drink program; everything is made on-site, even to the extent of grinding the flour and

using remaining parts of garnish fruits for syrups and sauces at the restaurant Vaga. When it’s time to move, the resort offers surf lessons, electric bikes, and yoga classes. Then you’ll feel justified in indulging in a Renewal aromatherapy massage ($195 for 60 minutes). In terms of the rooms, there’s a style to fit every personality ($650 and up): For a secluded, quiet stay, go for the garden-view rooms or the studio

ABOVE The pool and lounging area at Alila Marea overlooks the ocean.

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orth San Diego County is no more than an hour’s drive from most parts of Orange County, and there are several resorts where the atmosphere and amenities will rejuvenate your body and spirit. With spacious grounds, occasional wellness events, and opportunities for as much or as little fitness as you prefer, these three destinations will fulfill your desire to de-stress in whatever setting feels most restorative to you.

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“Behind the bar at Vaga, there are only bins for recycling and compost.

All of our glass bottles and eligible paper goods are recycled. Our bits of fresh food and straws, paper napkins, and such are shipped off for composting.”

—ALEX GREGG, BAR MANAGER AT ALIL A MAREA BEACH RESORT

LEFT Deep soaking tubs are part of the luxurious experience at Welk Resorts San Diego.

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RIGHT Relax at a community fireplace on the grounds of Rancho Bernardo Inn.

rooms that feature a deep soaking tub. Nearly all rooms overlook the coastline, but the specific ocean-view rooms might provide more calm with direct lookouts of the Pacific and no visual of beach activity. Fire-pit rooms feature a chance to be outside in a private area while you peoplewatch or delight in the sunset.

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Get a taste of being in old-world Italy or another far-flung locale, without dealing with passports or plane rides. Meandering pathways lined with plenty of lush foliage separate the various residential buildings. You’ll walk along inhaling floral scents and listening to trickling fountains on your way to breakfast, the golf course, one of the pools, or outdoor yoga. The spa includes a pool just for spa guests, and there are lawns with activities for families as well as community fireplaces throughout the 265acre property. Settle in at Avant restaurant, either indoors in a cozy booth or on the charming

balcony complete with a fireplace and plenty of chandeliers. You’ll feast on wood-fired cauliflower with chimichurri ($15) and wagyu strip loin with chanterelle and Japanese sweet potatoes ($59).

The menu adds a specific twist by highlighting ingredients sourced from the property in bold type.

Try the dinner series, a fourcourse prix fixe menu with drinks ($125). Many rooms include private balconies or patios and deep bathtubs ($243 and up). A stay in June won’t include a marine layer since the property is just inland enough to make clear blue skies over the nearby hills a regular event. The staff here is warm and accommodating at every turn, ready to fulfill each request with generosity and grace.

WELK RESORTS SAN DIEGO

An enormous property in Escondido, the Welk Resort boasts 450 acres that includes two golf courses, tennis courts, ample space for walking or jogging, multiple pools and fitness

centers, a spa, and even a theater.

You don’t have to wait for June Gloom to clear to partake in the new Underwater Virtual Reality experience ($24 per person).

Choose from four adventures— deep-sea diving, touring the lost city of Atlantis, a journey through space, or skydiving thrills. This can be your initiation into something more adventurous later. Or it might be as close as you ever want to get, knowing you can stand up and feel the pool floor under your feet any time the virtual sharks seem just a little too close or the zero gravity in space a little too realistic. The villas and suites have all the comforts of home, so you can stay put in your own private space while still having common areas indoors and out to spend with extended family or friends ($172 and up).

Updated kitchens, huge dining areas, and large balconies accompany bathrooms with plenty of options for you to indulge: A favorite is the freestanding, deep soaking tub—perfect for losing yourself for an afternoon.

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LOVE AND LOSS

A Dana Point author writes from the heart in “All the Love,” a book dedicated to those coping with pregnancy loss. by Valerie Takahama

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n her nonfiction debut, Kim Hooper shares her experiences with two ectopic pregnancies and two other pregnancy losses before giving birth to her daughter in 2017. Written in a lively, conversational style, the book contains a detailed table of contents so readers can flip to whatever subjects are on their minds, from “Grieving in a society that sucks at grief” to “Dealing with other people having babies.”

What books did you read as you went through your journey?

I think what helped me Ú most were memoirs of people who had been through this, because I could relate to the different emotions: the anger, the sadness, the frustration.

I felt, “Oh, these people get it.” But what I was missing was, “What do I do with these feelings?” I called on my friends—Meredith Resnick, who is a licensed clinical social worker, and Huong Diep, who is a board-certified psychologist— to help round out the book, making it not just a memoir but more of a companion to give people insights to explain the personal experiences I was going through.

What are your thoughts on Meghan Markle and Chrissy Teigen’s recent public statements about their miscarriages?

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encouraging other people— even if they don’t want to share their own personal stories, because obviously it’s not for everyone, but they can at least feel there’s no shame in their story; others have been through something similar.

You wrote about unhelpful things people say such as “Everything happens for a reason” and “At least it happened early.” Can you talk about that?

I kept a list in my phone Ú of things that people had said that in the moment I couldn’t figure out why it was so irritating to me, but I knew I felt angry. I felt like, I can’t be the only person who’s irritated with these things like, “Just try again, one of them will stick.” I’ve realized since (that) it’s good to have compassion because people cannot tolerate pain and grief. They want to come up with a solution and rush past it. That’s one thing I’m grateful for with my experiences. I’ve learned to be there and be present with people more than I was before.

After four pregnancy losses, what kept you from giving up? Ú I don’t know why we tried a fifth time; I just felt that there has to be some kind of happy conclusion. I tell people that science doesn’t always know everything, and sometimes you have to trust your body and your gut and know what you

can endure. It’s a funny thing.

I think every baby now is a miracle because the steps that have to be accomplished for a baby to be born are just crazy.

It has completely changed my perspective and made me more grateful now that I see how fragile life is.

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PLACES THROUGHOUT JUNE “SHADES OF US”

The portraits by painter Eloy Torrez in this exhibit, which was guest-curated by artist Jimmy Centeno, aim to illuminate the personalities of the subjects. Torrez is best known for the murals he has painted all over Los Angeles, including “Pope of Broadway” in downtown L.A., “Portrait of Hollywood” at Hollywood High School, and “Water, Essence of Life” in the Metropolitan Water District Building. Muckenthaler Cultural Center, 1201 W. Malvern Ave., Fullerton, 714-7386595, themuck.org

est play follows a group of oddball characters making big decisions as a bright, fast object hurtles toward Earth. One leads a prison break, and others try to save the world as reporter Harry Hardnose records it all. Chance Theater, 5522 E. La Palma Ave., Anaheim, 714-777-3033, chancetheater.com THROUGH JUNE 17 SPRING JAZZ FEST

The annual summer festival features all types of jazz, from blues to big band. On June 3, Grammy-winning jazz pianist Bill Cunliffe teams up with Kye Palmer, Brian Scanlon, Jeff Ellwood, Mark Ferber, and Francisco Torres to play Oliver Nelson’s classic album “Blues and the Abstract Truth, Take 2.” Josh Johnson and Holophonor, a seven-piece group that plays progressive jazz, take the stage June 10. And on June 17, the Don Most Orchestra performs.

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Concerts, theater, and upcoming health events by Robin Jones

Combining classical music with pop culture and performance art, this unconventional group has been nominated for a Grammy Award and lauded by critics since the band’s founding in 2010. In this outdoor concert, the musicians will perform music by composer and concert pianist Julius Eastman as part of the launch for their latest recording, “Julius Eastman Vol. 1 Femenine.” Julianne and George Argyros Plaza, 600 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa, 714-556-2787, scfta.org JUNE 17 AND 18

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DJ/producer Subtronics brings his dubstep sound to an outdoor stage in this concert.

Known for high-energy live performances, he has collaborated with fellow DJs GriZ, Excision, Slander, and Kayzo and produced bass music hits of his own. Calcium, Level Up, and Guppi will open the show on June 4; Dirt 28 ORA NGE C O AST • June 2021

Monkey, Level Up, and Space Wizard will open on June 5. City National Grove of Anaheim, 2200 E. Katella Ave., Anaheim, 714-712-2700, citynationalgroveofanaheim.com JUNE 10 THROUGH 13 “HEARTS LIKE PL ANETS”

Part of the On the Radar New Works Program, this live reading of Adam Szymkowicz’s new-

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The classic Shakespeare play set on an enchanted island after a shipwreck will be performed in promenade style, in the Casa Romantica gardens, by members of the Southern California Shakespeare Festival Guild. Reduced-price student tickets are available. Casa Romantica Cultural Center and Gardens, 415 Avenida Granada, San Clemente, 949-498-2139, casaromantica.org

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SEPT. 11 SURF CIT Y USA MARATHON AND HALF MARATHON

Runners will take in exhilarating views as they race along the flat course starting from Pacific Coast Highway and passing the Huntington Beach pier. More than 2,000 volunteers and surf bands join participants from all across the country for the 25th anniversary of the marathon. Huntington Beach, runsurfcity.com SEPT. 12 XTERRA L AGUNA BEACH

CARNIVOROUS PL ANT SHOW

Visitors can view a judged show of unusual carnivorous plants and browse booths selling plants and supplies at this weekend-long show.

Lectures at 11:30 a.m. on both days focus on the different types of carnivorous plants and the basic care that they need. Sherman Library and Gardens, 2647 East Coast Highway, Corona del Mar, 949-673-2261, thesherman.org OPENS JUNE 25 “MAGIC IN THE AIR”

Artist Christopher Lutter-Gardella’s installation aims to educate viewers about plants and insects and celebrate the work that pollinators do to create beautiful gardens. The art will be created in collaboration with community members, who will make insects and flowers with repurposed materials in workshops June 18 through 22. Casa Romantica Cultural Center and Gardens, 415 Avenida Granada, San Clemente, 949-498-2139, casaromantica.org JUNE 25 THROUGH 27 NICOLE BYER

Known for hosting the Netflix baking show “Nailed It,” comedian Nicole Byer also hosts a podcast, “Why Won’t You Date Me,” and has appeared on “30 Rock,” “Chelsea Lately,” and “Lady Dynamite.” She has toured the country doing stand-up comedy, and in April, she started co-hosting the reality competition “Wipeout” with John Cena. Irvine Improv, 527 Spectrum Center Drive, Irvine, 949-854-5455, irvine.improv.com OPENS JUNE 27 “MATTHEW ROLSTON, ART PEOPLE: THE PAGEANT PORTRAITS”

Photographer Matthew Rolston’s intimate portraits of the participants in the Pageant of the Masters are the focus of this exhibit.

Rolston, who gained prominence as a photographer for Andy Warhol’s Interview magazine, has also done portraits of celebrities for Rolling Stone and Vanity Fair. Laguna Art Museum,

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THROUGH JUNE 26 “LOS ANGELES AREA SCENE PAINTINGS”

More than 70 paintings made between the early 1900s and today feature everyday life in Los Angeles in this exhibit curated by California Scene painting expert Gordon T. McClelland and his son, Austin D. McClelland. The show includes works by celebrated artists such as Millard Sheets, Rex Brandt, Emil Kosa Jr., and Dorothy Sklar. Hilbert Museum, 167 N. Atchison St., Orange, 714516-5880, hilbertmuseum.com 307 Cliff Drive, Laguna Beach, 949-494-8971, lagunaartmuseum.org THROUGH JUNE 27 “TEST OF MEDAL: CHARLES J. SHAW AND THE MONTFORD POINT MARINES”

Shaw, the first Black drill instructor to train an integrated Marine platoon, was a Santa Ana resident. This exhibit pays tribute to him through displays of his medals and patches, his personal possessions from his time in the Marines, and a bronze cast of the Congressional Gold Medal collectively awarded to his platoon, the Montford Point Marines. Bowers Museum, 2002 N. Main St., Santa Ana, 714-567-3600, bowers.org JUNE 30 THE HOT SARDINES

This eight-member band includes a horn section, pianist, vocalist, and a tap dancer and is known for its energetic, upbeat performances of classic jazz music. In this outdoor concert, the group will play swing, ragtime, Dixieland, and New Orleans jazz standards. Julianne and George Argyros Plaza, 600 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa, 714-556-2787, scfta.org MO RE O NL INE!

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Registration is now open for Xterra Laguna Beach, which takes place at Crystal Cove State Park. Select your race preference: Options include the Xterra Long Course triathlon, Xterra Sprint Course triathlon, 1,500-meter open-water swim, the Aquathlon, a 13K trail run, or a 6K trail run. Laguna Beach, xterralagunabeach.com OCT. 31 CAL TRI NEWPORT DUNES

Test your strength and enjoy views of the waterfront with race options such as the Olympic Distance, which includes a triathlon, triathlon relay, run-bike-run, swim-run, 1,640-yard swim, and 10K run, and the Sprint Distance, which offers shorter distance events. Newport Beach, newportdunes.californiatriathlon.org NOV. 6 AND 7 SDCCU OC MARATHON RUNNING FESTIVAL

This weekend event includes a picturesque course beginning in Newport Beach and ending at the OC Fairgrounds. Although the OC Full Marathon will not be held this year, the OC Half Marathon, the OC 5K, and Kids Run the OC are set to proceed. The full marathon is scheduled to return in May 2022. Newport Beach, ocmarathon.com NOV. 7 DINOSAUR DASH

The 30th anniversary of the Dino Dash offers participants the choice of a 2K fun run, timed 5K, 10K, and half run/walk, or a 50K bike tour passing through Santiago Canyon, all in support of the Tustin Public Schools Foundation.

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The 44th-annual Dana Point Turkey Trot is scheduled to be held in person this Thanksgiving Day. Participants have the option to run a 10K, a 5K, or a 1-mile Kids Gobble Wobble, as well as attend a twoday health and fitness expo. Dana Point, turkeytrot.com

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ouple and co-founders Brian Chor and Kalynn Nguyen created Afield Out in 2017. Now you can find the stylish, outdoors-focused clothing and accessories brand across the U.S., including at Blends in Costa Mesa, as well as in other countries such as the U.K., Canada, Japan, and Italy, and this fall in Spain, Australia, and Russia. Keep an eye out for Afield’s summer line coming soon.

How did you come up with the idea for Afield Out?  Chor: We used to go camping with our friends all the time, and I felt like there wasn’t an (outdoor) brand that spoke to us when we we’d go to places like REI. Afield is fashion meets street mixed with outdoor. It has a lot of street influence, which you typically don’t see in outdoor, so just filling that void and creating something that we would want to wear. I grew up loving punk culture, so a lot of our graphics are dark and sort of obscure.  Nguyen: We thought, how can we do a more modern take (on outdoor apparel meets street) that we would enjoy—that’s been Brian’s biggest motto. When he designs, it has to be something that we both would want to wear. It’s never going to be something that we both don’t like just so we can make sales.

What are your individual roles?  Nguyen: Brian started it first, and I was just kind of helping. We started garnering attention and getting some of these wholesale accounts, and that’s when it got serious. When it was a passion project, we were creating stuff whenever we wanted to. But once we actually had retailers, they were on a schedule and things had to be official. That’s where I jumped in and started to project manage and pretty much do everything. We work really well together. If we don’t know how to do something, we figure it out.  Chor: Basically, I do all the graphics and anything visual. Kalynn does everything else —executing ideas

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through art direction. Where a lot of brands have huge teams, photographers, designers, marketers—me and Kalynn literally do everything together. It’s awesome.

Why did you make the brand gender neutral?  Nguyen: I’m a female co-founder; if I’m going to be spending a lot of time working on this and I’m so passionate about it and I love the designs, I would also want to be able to identify with the brand. Mainly, it’s because I want to wear the stuff.

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What’s unique about the way the clothes are made?  Nguyen: We have our core colors, and they usually gravitate toward darker colors, and we always incorporate pops of color every season.

We started to play around a lot with dying the fabrics with some of the T-shirts, sweaters, and sweats; you’ll see certain colors like a bright blue or something that we took to a dyehouse in L.A. where they’re hand-dyed. You get that unique pigment of color that you otherwise don’t really see in a lot of brands.

If we can go the extra mile for the brand, we will. afieldout.com

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Sean Woolsey of Costa Mesa-based Sean Woolsey Studio creates pingpong, pool, and shuffleboard tables—perfect for Father’s Day. HOW IT STARTED …

About seven years ago, I made a pingpong table just to have and really didn’t have an idea of making them because I didn’t think there would be a market.

But then we sold the first one in about a week. Now we ship them around the world. We got a lot of requests to go into other games, and shuffleboard was the No. 1 thing people wanted. Pool tables

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I’d say it’s midcentury modern revisited. Our newer one is the SRW with the curved rails. It has softer lines and the legs are rounded. I’m working on a new pool table and shuffleboard table as well.

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We use the highest-quality materials, and all of our pieces are made in California—everything is made within a 50-mile radius of our shop. I think people see the design and gravitate toward it because most gaming tables are pretty bland and boring. So we don’t have a ton of competition, which is nice. They’re really big and hard to make, but they’re also fun.

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We design, produce and sell contemporary furniture, accessories and lighting for living, dining, sleeping, home-office and outdoor spaces. We also help our customers create a personal home with our comprehensive in-home or store interior design service. Here, we chat with Southern California co-owners Stephanie and Stephane Duval.

A First we like to take time with our clients to get to know them, how they live, what style they like and then based on their preferences, we bring our creativity to the table. We begin by building a mood board, then we draw and design their home and present the overall 3D rendering during a consultation within our showroom.

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G R I L L E D O C TO P U S THE DISH This seafood entree is served with Spanish saffron rice and romesco sauce. THE DETAILS Inspired by Spanish paella, the plate also includes saffron aioli, black garlic puree, and edible flowers from the grounds at Sherman Library & Gardens. THE PRICE $25 THE PL ACE Café Jardin TURN THE PAGE for our review.

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feel like a million bucks. Call it health or wellness, I’m doing this again soon. And so I do, the following Sunday with similar results. My secret? Leisurely weekly lunches at Café Jardin inside Corona Del Mar’s spectacular Sherman Library & Gardens.

All the elements are present: water, sunshine, birdsong, exquisite plantings, and French bistro cooking by the inimitable Pascal Olhats. It is impossible to leave here not feeling better than when you arrived. A textbook example of a walled garden, historic Sherman Gardens hides its glorious gifts in plain sight—thousands drive past it daily, but many know little more than its tasteful sign on busy Coast Highway.

As with any inspired garden, Sherman Gardens is at its best in every season. Last year’s pandemic provisos only served to make this botanical gem more attractive—it’s all outdoors, it’s rarely crowded, its coastal breeze is lush with oxygenated, purified air thanks to all that photosynthesis. Waiting for your patio table is a welcome annoyance here, with vibrant blooms just steps away that beg for a quick stroll.

Flame-orange ranunculus, bright-gold dahlias, and fluttery Icelandic poppies are picture perfect against a hypnotic shimmering fountain.

It takes a long look at the short menu to finally break the spell. I suggest a glass of rosé while you linger longer over your options. If you’re a wine snob, the spotty list likely will make you want to bring your own and pay the $18 corkage.

The cuisine is better than ever given this plein-air treasure is Olhats’ sole enterprise.

Over the 20 years he has helmed this spot, he has juggled other restaurants in conjunction; but now he’s fully devoted to Café Jardin’s unfussy French fare. Don’t expect cocktails, posh desserts, or even dinner service. Do expect dishes that honor the season—no French onion soup midsummer. To have a chef of Olhats’ caliber overseeing your alfresco lunch is a rare treat.

For the past two years, he has been happily mentoring chef de cuisine Jessica Roy, previously of Renaissance Newport Beach Hotel. She’s the latest in a long line of chefs trained in Olhats kitchens, many of whom are now top toques at the county’s finest restaurants. Roy says working inside the garden “completely transformed” the way she sees the world and her perspective as a chef. Walking the garden every day supplies inspiration and sharpens her eye for peak

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Scampi Provençal Grilled octopus Greco lamb salad Quiche Lorraine Trout almondine PRICE RANGE Starters, $10 to $20 Entrees, $18 to $26 FYI Sherman Library & Gardens opened to the public in 1966.

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Chilled openers include fat slices of crepe roll revealing a mosaic of lightly smoked salmon and remoulade with dill crème. Frisée, cucumber ovals, chives, and glossy orange tobiko bring contrasting color and crunch. Beet salad with goat cheese, a composed tower beneath a shower of chopped walnuts, is terrific, naturellement. Shrimp scampi Provençal is my favorite first course— four sweet, grilled shrimp and tiny fresh tomatoes are irresistible in their pool of Pernod-spiked garlicky butter sauce.

Warm croustades stand ready to sop up any remaining dribbles.

I confess a lifelong weakness for quiche Lorraine, and it’s never better than when it comes from a French kitchen. No surprise the classic wedge and petite side salad here is très popular. I didn’t imagine trout almondine

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as a top seller (grilled salmon is close behind) but it’s so, so worthy of acclaim.

The mild white flesh under crispy skin napped with sizzling browned butter and toasty sliced almonds is splendid beside piped potatoes and whole fresh green beans. Chunks of grilled octopus have a gentle texture and faint smoky notes amid a vibrant parade of piquant olives, pickled cauliflower, fresh chervil, and rich romesco sauce. Saffron rice

makes a superb partner. “Greco” lamb salad is a hot/cold hybrid of tender grilled slices of meat atop a cool mix of veggies and greens, all animated by tangy tzatziki to build that timeless Greek flavor profile.

Look for the occasional special, say heirloom summer tomatoes with warm goat cheese, to appear depending on season and demand. Beyond that, the daytime menu offerings are a consistent lot, shifting notably in the spring and again in fall. The difference between lunch and brunch? Little, except Sunday brunch has a two-course minimum.

Café Jardin is living its golden era right now, with Olhats and Roy in the kitchen. You’ll never regret the $5 entry fee. Maybe it was the rosé talking, but before leaving Sherman Gardens on my last visit, I splashed out for an annual membership. At $60, it’s an investment in wellness and definitely cheaper than that gym membership I’ll never use.

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MY O.C.

Reboot Camp Finding strength in unusual places after a year of highs and lows. by Marrie K. Stone

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hree weeks after my 49th birthday, I broke my record at the gym by deadlifting 220 pounds (roughly 100 pounds more than my body weight). My workout partner, Abbey—a 37-year-old spin instructor who’s hip and hilarious, energetic in ways I could never be—commemorated it with an Instagram video that blasted an A$AP Mob song, punctuated with a lot of emojis. It was a goal we’d been working toward for six months,

and we achieved it together.

That was Feb. 27, 2020, around the time the country woke to the realization that a global pandemic was spreading. Caught between hopeful optimism that the disease could still be contained and growing fears that it might unfold like some Stephen King novel, we held our collective breath. Twelve days later, the morning of March 10, I stepped inside my gym for the last time.

I D I D N’T D I S C O V E R F I T N E S S until my 40s. I’m not a natural athlete or even an adequate one. I once slingshotted myself into a squat rack with a resistance band. A few years ago, I missed a lift with a weighted Olympic bar and stuck out my leg to “catch” it. I’ve skidded off rowing machines more times than I care to count. Coordination isn’t my strong suit. But at 41, I decided to get serious about my health and enter the second half of life strong.

On the plus side, my body was like an antique car kept covered in the garage. Left at rest for decades, I had no preexisting injuries or chronic conditions. While lots of folks my age worked around old wounds, I had the ligaments of a newborn.

Progress came fast, if not easy, at the beginning. I went from a few pushups on my knees to 30 military style reps. One assisted chin-up eventually strung into a set of 19 on my own. Every few weeks, I added weight to the bar for heavier squats, deadlifts, power cleans, and presses.

My confidence grew stronger than my muscles.

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MY O.C. my life in physical and psychological ways, nine years later, it still doesn’t come naturally. I search for excuses to quit. Most days, I feel trapped in some health-crazed “Groundhog Day.” Resistance is real. The gym became akin to an AA meeting for my psyche. It kept me accountable, and meeting that 220-pound deadlift goal was a big deal.

B U T T H E PA N D E M I C G AV E even committed gym rats a reason to resign. For those first months, we couldn’t leave home. Fitness studios shut down.

Beaches and trails closed. Even walks around the hilly streets of our Laguna Beach home became fraught with mask rage. Why work out when the world seemed to be ending? No one saw our bodies anyway, and sweatpants hid dozens of doughnuts. Social media swarmed with once-motivated athletes who confessed they’d thrown in the towel. Or

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BY THE END OF APRIL 2020, I HADN’T LIF TED ANY THING HEAVIER THAN A CAST-IRON SKILLET. maybe those were just my algorithms.

For me, the gym offered more than a workout. It gave my day structure and routine. It imposed a discipline I couldn’t muster on my own. It was the place where I set down my mental loads in favor of physical ones. Lifting requires concentration and leaves little room for rumination. Plus, the gym represented a part of my personality I kept walled off from family and other friends. There, I wasn’t a middle-aged mom or book nerd, the writer who geeked out over grammar, or a former

lawyer. I was only the badass who lifted 220 pounds, told off-color jokes, and swore without provocation. Even my hairstyle and clothing were wholly different at the gym. I was neon green Lycra instead of charcoal gray cashmere. People from one world often didn’t recognize me in the other. I was an alternate version of me—me in a different life. And I liked that woman, even if I couldn’t be her full time.

What would happen to her, I wondered in the early days of the pandemic.

Where would she go? I pictured part of myself released like a helium balloon. A piece of me drifting away like the carefree college girl, the serious law student, the young attorney, the anxious mom, and all the other possible identities—both taken and forsaken—that I’d already let go.

By the end of April 2020, I hadn’t lifted anything heavier than a cast-iron skillet. It was time to reimagine some-

MY O.C. thing else for myself, even if it wouldn’t look or feel the same.

I F O U N D A D E F L AT E D P H Y S I O ball in the back of our yard, soil-stained and sticky. My husband had a dusty pair of 35-pound iron dumbbells in the closet. We kept a retractable pole to change light bulbs in our laundry room, perfect for practicing overhead squats and stretches. My trainer agreed to Zoom into my alley three times a week, bark out exercises, and keep me on task.

I started collecting equipment like a kid collects toys, scouring sporting goods stores in search of an elusive pair of 20-pound dumbbells. No luck.

By July, I invested in a Power Tower where I could do pullups and dips, leg raises and pushups. I put it in our carport, next to a TRX I attached to a tree. Soon my car, which I never drove anymore, became an equipment shed to store kettlebells and weight plates, a yoga mat, a plyo box, resistance bands, and an AbMat. I put 96,000 miles on that car in six years and less than 1,000 in the past two. I now affectionately call it “The Hurt Locker.”

This isn’t a hero’s journey. I’m still 40 pounds away from that celebrated deadlift day, 45 pounds off my squat record, and multiple reps away from other goals. I’ve also put on some pounds and do daily battle with lowgrade depression. Hiking the hills behind my house is harder. I huff more than before. But two old gym rules— meet yourself where you are, and celebrate success against your present circumstances, not your past accomplishments—serve me well whenever I remember to apply them.

Abbey sent a text this past March: “Special delivery at your front door.” The elusive pair of 20-pound dumbbells. “Be careful because one is loose, so watch your face.” She hadn’t forgotten about me, or my klutzy proclivities.

Turns out, 15 months later, badass me is still around. Even if she’s a little less bad and has a little more …

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With so many activities and entertainment options gradually opening up, it’s time to once again begin planning for some fun on the sun OC style! Whether you are looking for family-centric fun or an unforgettable adventure, ideas abound! Here are some ideas to get your Summer off to a fantastic start.

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GETTING OUT AND ABOUT If you’re a sun-loving fun seeker looking for things to do, Orange County and its surrounding regions do not disappoint. With 42 miles of uninterrupted beaches and extensive recreation surrounded by an engaging balance of natural beauty and eclectic cities, you can enjoy an afternoon or entire weekend sunbathing, surfing, gallery-hopping and dining al fresco.

• Take a hike. OC’s coastal parks are a great way to enjoy views of the shoreline without getting your feet wet. Check out Laguna Coast Wilderness Park or Upper Newport Bay Nature Preserve.

• See the sites with Surf City Adventure Tours. This family owned and operated Travel and Tour Agency in Huntington Beach offers family-friendly sightseeing tours and adventures for holiday travelers on vacation in the OC. From Hollywood celebrity home tours, to winetasting and theme parks, they can make your holiday dreams come true. “We have provided 78 Ora nge C o ast • June 2021

thousands of tours for the more exclusive travelers in Orange County Beach Cities.

Our guides are born and raised Californians with a positive attitude towards providing our guests the best experience during our tour.” Learn more at surf-city-adventuretours.business.site • Dive in! Get yourself in shape, practice your stroke, learn the motions of the waves and you'll be in good company when the pier swim arrives. Join or watch this annual tradition as groups of swimmers from 12 years old and up swim approximately 1/2 mile around the Huntington Beach Pier.

$25 entry fee. Learn more at Huntington Beach Community Services Department 714-960-8870 • Embark on a Utah adventure. The actors have arrived at Tuacahn Amphitheatre for the 2021 Broadway season and, in the words of Disney’s Beauty and the Beast, they are thrilled to be “Human Again. Tuacahn’s 25th season starts May 7 and runs through Oct. 23. Tickets to Disney’s Beauty and the Beast, Annie, School of Rock, The Count of Monte Cristo, Million Dollar Quartet, and A Christmas Story can be purchased online at tuacahn.org or by calling 800-746-9882.

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• Build confidence and creativity for life with the Arts & Learning Conservatory’s Summer Theatre & Music Classes featuring songs from the newest musicals and innovative instrumental instruction! This June 16 - September 2, kids, tweens, and teens can learn and grow to the tunes of Ratatousical, Among Us, In the Heights and more! If your child loves to perform, learn about the arts, or could simply use a bit more self-confidence this is the place to be!

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• Take a Daycation. One of the great things about Orange County is its proximity to any number of easy escapes. One hour to the south you can explore San Diego’s eclectic Gas Lamp District or peruse the galleries in La Jolla. Head north and you can enjoy the all that L.A. has to offer. Whether you have

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Explore our county’s great outdoors on foot or by bike.

During months of isolation, something as simple as walking around the neighborhood became the highlight of everyday routines.

Spending time outdoors is a healthy habit—in more ways than one—that we hope to continue even as our lives return to their normal pace. To get you inspired, here are some of our favorite walks and bike paths in O.C. From leisurely seaside trails to uphill climbs in the canyon, find your perfect match. photographs by Emily J. Davis

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COASTAL VISTA DEL SOL PARK, San Clemente The fresh ocean breeze marks the start of this journey as you navigate the meandering walkways of a 1.7mile loop. The meticulously manicured natural-surface path is lined with seasonal wildflowers, aromatic native plants such as California buckwheat, and specially designed fencing to protect the natural habitat. While the trail is mostly flat, staircases and footbridges allow for a change in terrain and vantage points. Plenty of benches throughout the bluff trail offer a chance to unwind and take in views of the ocean, passing trains, and San Clemente Pier. Round out the visit with access to the beach and nearby parks and playgrounds. You can also consult one of the posted maps to extend your walk on one of the adjacent trails. Dogs are welcome.

more options BRIGHTWATER TRAIL City: Huntington Beach Distance: 3 miles, out and back Surface: Natural Details: Walk along the wetlands of Bolsa Chica Conservancy and watch for wildlife, including a wide variety of native and migratory birds. You’ll also find great views of Bolsa Chica State Beach.

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BADLANDS PARK TRAIL City: Laguna Niguel Distance: 2.3 miles, out and back Surface: Natural Details: This high-elevation route quickly rewards with astounding ocean views. Don’t miss the stairs down to admire the sandstone slopes and interesting rock formations.

BLUFF TOP TRAIL City: Dana Point Distance: 0.2 mile, out and back Surface: Paved Details: What this trail lacks in length, it makes up tenfold in stunning views of Dana Point Harbor, the headlands, and San Clemente.

Beautiful bougainvillea blooms, ruins of a resort, and a look at Dana Point’s history as a trading port are included.

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KID-FRIENDLY OSO CREEK TRAIL, Mission Viejo A favorite among South County families, Oso Creek Trail in Mission Viejo is a well-maintained area full of lush greenery, big oaks and sycamores providing shade, public art, and surprises around every corner. The 5.5 miles of trails are located next to Oso Viejo park, and the namesake creek runs year-round. Points of interest include a butterfly garden, a plant maze, mosaics, murals, bridges, and a Peace Obelisk dedicated to the victims of 9/11. Much of the trail is paved, dogs are allowed on leash, there is ample parking, and the park features a playground and community center.

more options GREAT PARK TRAILS City: Irvine Distance: 1.5 miles Surface: Natural and paved Details: These multiuse trails in the Upper Bee and Bosque area cross through 53 acres of natural landscape.

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CITRUS RANCH PARK City: Tustin Distance: 1 mile Surface: Natural Details: Walk through lemon tree orchards and enjoy amenities such as picnic areas with barbecue grills, citrus-themed play areas, and a hilltop gazebo.

ANAHEIM COVES TRAIL City: Anaheim Distance: 3 miles, out and back Surface: Paved Details: This stroller-friendly walk along the Santa Ana River was recently expanded to include a playground and outdoor fitness space.

Recharging in Nature UC Irvine mindfulness expert shares the mental health benefits of spending time outdoors.

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n Japan, forest bathing is defined as taking in, with all one’s senses, the woodland atmosphere—a calming activity said to bring great mental and physical benefits. According to mindfulness expert Dana Rose Garfin, assistant adjunct professor at the Sue & Bill Gross School of Nursing at UC Irvine, walking or hiking our wilderness parks can help us achieve similar results.

How does forest bathing benefit our mental health?

I’ve long recommended what I call “sense and savor” walks or hikes. Maybe run your hand over the bark of a sycamore; watch out for critters; smell the sagebrush; listen to a woodpecker at work.

The intention is to notice as many pleasurable and new things as possible on your hike, using every sense, and to stay focused on the now. This mindfulness helps reduce stress, anxiety, and depression.

In what other ways does hiking benefit our psychological health?

Novel stimuli work wonders for the plasticity of the brain, meaning that as we experience new things, our brains become more active. We feel a sense of awe and connection with our environment that is both energizing and restorative. Mapping out a route, or even getting lost in the outdoors, can enhance the brain’s creativity and ability to problem-solve. There’s a sense of adventure and accomplishment, too, and that helps lift the spirits.

Are there studies that prove the psychological benefits of hiking?

Yes, several. In one study, people experiencing a natural environment even through virtual reality, by way of 360-degree videos, showed improvements in emotional well-being. And heading outdoors during the pandemic proved a safe way to socialize with others and significantly lower stress.

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On the Trail With …

A Dog Walker Hayley Mattoon is the team manager of Dana Point’s OC Pup Scouts. She recommends her favorite trails for walking dogs.

Tell us about your job.

It’s honestly the best job in the world.

We do free pickups and dropoffs in Orange County for our structured pack walks. It involves a little bit of training. It’s teaching dogs leash manners, so we don’t allow pulling or leading. We deal a lot with under-socialization—with rescues who have been under-socialized in their lives and sometimes the presence of other dogs makes them nervous. Dogs are very social creatures, and they’re able to learn from each other and gain confidence.

What tips do you have to stop leash-pulling?

My biggest tip is to never follow a dog who has any tension on the leash. If you continue forward when there’s tension on the leash, the dog is going to learn that pulling gets rewarded. A reward is not always a treat; it could be that light post that other dogs peed on and they pull you to it.

What are your favorite dog-friendly trails?

We generally look for safe walking locations for our dogs—places we can take a break and cool off in the shade, get them some water from our backpacks, and practice being calm in a stimulating environment. I like Laguna Niguel Regional Park, Moulton Meadows, Beach Trail in San Clemente, Bonita Creek Park, Huntington Beach Central Park, Jeffrey Open Space Trail, Heroes Park, Shady Canyon Trail, Foxborough in Aliso, Newport Back Bay, Talbert Regional Park, and Aliso Creek Trail. Each one is a little bit different. Some of them have a lot more dogs and people out, which I think is great. Laguna Niguel Regional Park has a lot of geese so (with) dogs that struggle with a prey drive, it’s great practice for them there. Some of them are just absolutely gorgeous—Moulton Meadows has amazing views of the ocean.

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LAKESIDE LAGO SANTA MARGARITA, Rancho Santa Margarita The 1.1-mile paved path circles the pristine waters of this neighborhood lake, which has a maximum depth of 8 feet and is home to a variety of wildlife, including turtles. Take note of the 22 floating botanical islands, a unique design feature added in recent years to help maintain the water quality and aquatic habitat. There are plants such as canna lilies, water hyssop, and papyrus. Seating areas abound, along with shaded, grassy knolls that are perfect for picnicking. The lake is accented with a postcard view of Mount Modjeska and Mount Santiago, the twin peaks that form Saddleback.

Activities include recreational fishing and operating remote-controlled boats.

Have a meal at one of the lakefront restaurants such as The Blind Pig or Carmelita’s. There is dedicated parking as well as spots at the retail plaza and on the street.

more options TRI-CITY PARK City: Placentia Distance: 0.7 mile, loop Surface: Paved Details: This neighborhood trail features an asphalt walking path along the perimeter of the lake with benches, picnic tables, charming footbridges, and expansive grassy areas.

BARBARA’S LAKE City: Laguna Woods Distance: 2.8 miles, loop Surface: Natural Details: Visit Orange County’s only natural lake with this trek through Laguna Canyon.

SHIPLEY NATURE TRAIL City: Huntington Beach Distance: 1.1 miles, loop Surface: Natural Details: This trail features views of Huntington Lake and a variety of wildlife. Dine at Kathy May’s Lakeview Cafe for classic comfort food and peaceful scenery.

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BIKE TRAILS IN O.C.

Five favorites that keep you mostly off the streets and enjoying a safe ride

BACK BAY LOOP City: Newport Beach Distance: About 10 miles Good to know: The popularity of this trail has only increased during the pandemic, so keep to your lane and be mindful of pedestrians, joggers, and horses, particularly on busy weekends.

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MOUNTAINS TO SEA TRAIL From Weir Canyon Nature Preserve in Orange through Tustin and Irvine to Newport Beach Distance: 22 miles one way Good to know: You’ll see beautiful landscapes along this designated National Recreation Trail and use undercrossings to stay away from traffic.

HUNTINGTON BEACH BIKE TRAIL City: Huntington Beach Distance: 8.5 miles one way Good to know: It’s a classic beach ride, which means it’s best done in the offseason and nonpeak hours. But if your goal is to enjoy the peoplewatching and check out the waves at a slow speed, this one has your name on it.

On the Trail With …

A Bike Shop Manager Ivan Mendez, manager of Specialized in Costa Mesa, shares his favorite trails and more.

What makes the Specialized location in Costa Mesa unique?

The store in Costa Mesa is our only one in Orange County. It was mainly designed as a research center. We sell and service bikes, but the main goal is to see what the needs of a rider are—not necessarily the pro, elite riders, but the weekend warriors just trying to go out with their kids. We take all of that information, and then we use that to implement what’s called Rider-First technology and design the bikes and accessories around that.

What are some of your favorite bike trails in O.C.?

The Santa Ana River Trail is probably one of the best ones.

There’s also the San Diego River Trail in Irvine. Pacific Coast Highway is really nice, you just have to be a little more careful. Back Bay is a really cool one because you just do a loop; you get a nice scenic view, and there are certain areas that you can go up like Castaways, which is a bluff. As far as mountain (biking) goes, there are a lot of trails in Crystal Cove. Some of them are pretty technical so you have to have some skill involved, but there are other ones where you can just cruise around.

SALT CREEK TRAIL City: Laguna Niguel and Dana Point Distance: About 4 miles one way Good to know: This wide, wellmaintained concrete path winds from the ocean up through a golf course—watch out for golf carts— and residential areas. Pack a picnic to enjoy at the park overlooking the beach.

SANTA ANA RIVER TRAIL From Orange-Riverside county line to the ocean in Huntington Beach Distance: 30 miles one way Good to know: There’s not much shade in some places, but this is a great way to cover a lot of ground without using the same streets as motorized vehicles.

What tools or gear do you recommend for biking trails?

I would obviously have a helmet first, because that’s what we all need to ride a bike. A flat kit, that way in case something happens with your tires, you’re not stranded there. That includes a tube, a tire lever, a CO2 cannister, and the adaptable parts that you’re able to use a CO2 cannister with. A small pump would be a safe bet. Make sure you stay hydrated and have some nutrition.

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On the Trail With …

A Charity Walk Organizer As senior associate director of special events at CHOC Foundation, Ashley Loera is instrumental in putting together the annual CHOC Walk, typically held at Disneyland. This year, the event goes virtual with fundraising through June 22.

What are your goals for this year’s walk?

Our goal is to raise a million dollars by the end of our CHOC Walk virtual season. We hope to have 5,000 people signed up and fundraising from everywhere. We have walkers signed up (from across the country), and I think we have a couple of people from England who have signed up, so we want this to span as far as it can and broaden our scope.

How are you encouraging people to get active?

We have a brand-new app, which has a lot of new tools, including our activity tracker. You can go out for a walk, get your daily steps, and it will automatically connect to (the app) and you can essentially set a goal. We created the Step Up for Kids Activity Challenge (30 million miles by walk participants) so people stay active. You can track your miles even further by swimming, hiking, biking, and whatever activity you want to do.

What has kept your team motivated this past year?

This year has definitely been the craziest year that any of us have ever seen because we knew it was so vital that we pivot so quickly for the hospital, think outside the box, and find whatever avenues we could to keep fundraising. We’ve been doing the best we can to really support them as they’ve had to pivot to new ways to help our patients have continuous care through telemedicine, COVID-19 testing on-site, and all these new safety protocols to make it safe and accessible for the families that still needed to come.

What are you looking forward to post-pandemic?

I’m hoping by next year we’re going to have another in-person event. Once we get back to the park, we will be celebrating our 30th anniversary, and it’s just going to be a massive celebration.

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HISTORICAL THE OLINDA OIL MUSEUM TRAIL, Brea Located deep in the hills of Brea, this trail is a walk through history. The museum nearby showcases antique oil operation tools, the original Olinda oil well, and an old field office. The 12-acre park pays tribute to the industry that helped the city establish itself. The 2-mile loop crosses bridges, climbs hills, and drops into a shady canyon, making it perfect for a relaxing stroll. Go far enough and there’s another vintage oil well. At the top, you can spot Carbon Canyon Dam, Chino Hills State Park, and sometimes even Catalina Island.

Just keep an eye out for rattlesnakes, especially on warm days.

more options WAGON WHEEL CANYON LOOP TRAIL City: Trabuco Canyon Distance: 2.7 miles, loop Surface: Natural Details: Stay cool under the shade of oak woodlands and stop to admire the display of Studebaker wagons, which played a role during Westward Expansion, California’s Gold Rush, and the Civil War.

TUSTIN BRANCH TRAIL City: Tustin Distance: 2.8 miles, out and back Surface: Natural Details: Take your dog on this neighborhood walk that traces a former railway line corridor that served the county’s local citrus and agriculture industry from the late 1800s to the mid-1950s.

SANTIAGO CREEK TRAIL City: Orange Distance: 7.6 miles, out and back Surface: Natural and paved Details: This multiuse trail passes through many points of interest, including the site of the first orange grove in the city (planted in 1872).

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CHALLENGING DREADED HILL, Whiting Ranch

more options MENTALLY SENSITIVE City: Aliso Viejo Distance: 4.3 miles, loop Surface: Multisurface Details: Offering nearly 1,000 feet of elevation gain in just 0.75 miles, this rocky, steep trail got its name when a vandal ripped off the “enviro” part of the original sign.

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BIG BEND City: Laguna Beach Distance: 4.5 miles, loop Surface: Natural Details: The 1,100-foot elevation gain in just a mile leaves you breathless by the time you reach Bommer Ridge with its, yes, breathtaking views of the Pacific Ocean and Catalina.

QUAIL HILL TRAIL TO LITTLE SYCAMORE CANYON City: Irvine Distance: 14.8 miles, loop Surface: Natural Details: Hike this rollercoaster of a trail from behind the community center to Serrano Ridge. Then swoop down Little Sycamore and back along Stagecoach and West Ridge.

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If you’re up for a climb, this 5-mile out-and-back trail has nearly 1,000 feet of elevation gain in 1 mile. As you ascend, you’ll discover an awe-inspiring view of Saddleback Valley to your left. Upon arriving at the hilltop, enjoy stunning vistas of colorful white and red rock formations, purple mountains, and bursts of wildflowers in spring. At Four Corners, lengthen your hike by heading to Red Rock Canyon to marvel at iron-rich sandstone crags bracketed by cactus and yucca, O.C.’s little Sedona.

This will add approximately 3 miles to your trek. Or return down Dreaded Hill Road back to Serrano Road. You can also make a detour across Serrano Cow Trail, shaded by groves of oak trees and laurel sumac beside dry creek beds.

Watch for bobcats, deer, roadrunners, and soaring hawks. Arrive back exhilarated at your starting point on Glenn Ranch Road, having conquered the no-longer-dreaded hill.

Talking Distance Try one of these podcasts with local ties to accompany you on those long treks.

“The Ezra Klein Show” The Irvine native and New York Times columnist is a master conversationalist, whose podcast explores such subjects as the future of the Republican party with a GOP pollster; being “kind in a cruel world” with acclaimed fiction writer George Saunders; and tech burnout in the digital age with a computer scientist.

“This Filipino American Life” Created and hosted by two UC Irvine alums and two of their friends, the show features real conversations among the hosts themselves and with guests, such as the Food Network’s “Chopped Sweets” winner; a trans woman filmmaker; and a death doula.

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“Protect & Enjoy” San Clemente-based Surfrider Foundation produces a weekly podcast review of coastal environmental news, ranging from wonky reports on California Coastal Commission actions to practical, ocean-friendly tips on spring cleaning without harsh chemical products.

“The Ron Burgundy Podcast” Irvine native Will Ferrell’s D-list celebrity/newscaster character couldn’t be less informative or more self-delusional as host of his own show, with the goal of “doing the only thing I know how to do, speak from my fart—dammit, I meant to say ‘heart.’ ” “Historians on Housewives” A trio of UC Irvine scholars use

Bravo reality TV shows such as “The Real Housewives of Orange County,” “Project Runway,” and “Southern Charm” as a means to explore race, status, gender, and other issues and to talk about the methods historians use to study the past.

“Catalyst: A Creative Industries Podcast” Chapman University students create lively, half-hour segments on topics such as portraying Ariel, Cinderella, and other characters as “party princess” entertainers at children’s parties; tenacity in the music industry; and creativity in the yoga business.

“UCI Law Talks” Hear timely, informed conversations about important legal issues with UC Irvine Law professors, including Rick Hasen on voting rights and election integrity and Bob Solomon on affordable housing and social justice.

Disneyland (various) There are dozens of podcasts dedicated to all things Disney, including the long-running “Mousetalgia,” with hosts specializing in theme park culture; “Sweep Spot,” featuring former Disneyland custodial staff; and “Mickey Waffles: An Irish Disney Podcast” with Dublin-based Disney fanatics Sinead and Kate.

“SoCal Restaurant Show” Cohosted by chef Andrew Gruel of the Huntington Beach-based Slapfish Restaurant Group, the radio show/podcast features food-world news and chats with local chefs, restaurateurs, and mixologists, as well as with culinary luminaries such as Carla Hall, Thomas Keller, and Rick Bayless.

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A PATH TO EQUITY UC Irvine neuroscience doctoral students Elena Dominguez and Angeline Dukes planned Black in Neuro Week last summer as a one-time event. Little did they know they were starting a movement. by Robin Jones

Dominguez and Dukes met at the UC Irvine Interdepartmental Neuroscience Program’s welcome bonfire for new students four years ago. Dukes, excited to see another Black woman in the crowd, approached Dominguez, and the two immediately hit it off. “We were the only two Black students in our cohort, so we kind of clung to each other, and we became best friends,” Dominguez says.

Their close bond deepened last summer during the nationwide protests over police brutality, when they leaned on each other for support. But with few other Black students and no Black faculty in their department, they struggled to find others to talk to about their experiences and concerns. Dukes eventually found inspiration on Twitter, where hashtags like #BlackBirdersWeek and #BlackInAstro were trending. “It was wonderful to see Black people thriving and doing so well in these fields, and I wanted another way to connect with more Black people in neuroscience,” Dukes says. “I sent out a tweet that said, ‘Sooo when are we doing a #BlackInNeuro week?’ ” Almost instantly, Dukes got a flood of positive responses, and she asked Dominguez to join her in the effort. Along with several other volunteers, the pair put together a weeklong virtual program with multiple panels and discussions focused on everything from the contributions of Black scientists to racism in neurorelated fields. The group’s initial goal was to amplify Black neuroscientists and build a sense of community, but it quickly grew into something bigger. “As the week ended, we realized that there was no way it could stop, and we started to think about ways it could continue,” Dukes says.

photograph by E M I LY J . D AV I S

Since last summer, Black in Neuro has hosted another online conference and multiple Zoom socials. The organization’s Twitter account has more than 20,000 followers and regularly posts about internships, jobs, and other opportunities. “We never fathomed it would be this big,” Dominguez says.

The Black in Neuro website has been a particular success, spotlighting dozens of Black neuroscientists across the country and showcasing the work of experts in several fields—including Dominguez, who studies successful aging, and Dukes, who researches the long-term effects of adolescent nicotine and cannabis use. People have found mentors, job opportunities, internships, and fellowships through the website. “I’ve already met so many people who’ve said when you’re looking for postdoc or a job, come talk to me, and that’s all because of Black in Neuro,” Dominguez says.

Both children of immigrants and first-generation college graduates, Dominguez and Dukes know the importance of representation. Each took part in programs through the National Institutes of Health and elite universities where they were mentored by scientists from diverse racial and ethnic backgrounds. That’s why Dukes is working to implement a formalized mentoring program within Black in Neuro where graduate and undergraduate students can connect with researchers and scientists who can guide them. “It’s so important for Black students to be exposed to these things,” Dukes says. “It’s hard to imagine it’s something you can be if you don’t see it.”

Looking ahead, Dominguez and Dukes are hopeful their efforts will continue to expand opportunities for Black neuroscientists.

But they emphasize that it’s an ongoing process, and they need everyone on board. “Because non-Black allies are the majority in neuroscience, it’s up to them that these conversations keep going, that these barriers keep getting broken, that Black people have the chance to show their talents,” Dukes says. “The nonBlack allies are the ones who can open those doors for us, and it’s such an important thing that we have that continual support.”

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Vaccine Super POD site at Disneyland, Anaheim LEFT: City of Hope clinic, Newport Beach

LIFTING SPIRITS

ARTISTS LEND HANDS TO OFFER HOPE AROUND O.C.

by Alan Gibbons

In March, 10 sites around Orange County were beautified with chalk drawings and artwork from more than 70 artists, including at least 50 students from the Orange County School of Arts. The project, “Hope Lives in O.C.,” was a partnership between City of Hope Orange County, the Orange County Health Care Agency, and other groups. We’ve captured some of the images here, in case you missed seeing them in person.

“This is a fantastic example of what I love about Orange County,” said Annette Walker, president of City of Hope Orange County. “We are a community that cares about each other.” During the early days of stay-at-home orders last year, Walker saw children at the end of her street working with chalk on the sidewalk. “That little one made my day brighter.”

Many of the drawings in the spring were installed at the county’s vaccination super sites. “My dad had polio,” Walker said. “I think about how my parents felt about that vaccine. (The COVID-19 vaccine) is giving people that same sense of relief. There’s a lightness in their step. This sense of hope builds through Orange County. The artists and the people at City of Hope who deal with cancer every day realize how important that is.”

Here’s to optimism and the relief we feel as summer begins this year.

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CITY OF HOPE CHALK ART

John Wayne Airport

Marina Park, Newport Beach

The CAMP, Costa Mesa

Orange County Great Park, Irvine

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ALLERGY AND CLINICAL IMMUNOLOGY William E. Berger Asthma, nasal allergies, food allergies Mission Viejo 949-364-2900 Amber Burnette K Garden Grove 714-741-3593 Warner W. Carr Food allergies, asthma, eczema, allergic rhinitis Mission Viejo 949-364-2900 Bruce Friedman Evaluation and treatment of asthma and allergic disease Fountain Valley 714-549-9330 Ankmalika (Malika) Gupta Primary immunodeficiency, dermatitis, rhinitis, food allergies Newport Beach 949-239-4000 Lisa Lim K Garden Grove 833-574-2273 Christina Schwindt Food allergies, asthma, allergic rhinitis, eczema Newport Beach 949-791-3202 William N. Sokol Jr. Asthma Newport Beach 949-645-3374

ANESTHESIOLOGY Kyle Ahn Regional anesthesiology; perioperative medicine; medical education Orange 714-456-8744 Gary D. Bennett Interventional pain management Orange 714-639-3780 Ashley E. Broussard Orange 714-456-7002 Armen Chalian Anesthesiology and spine pain interventional procedures Santa Ana 714-619-5383 Clifford Char Pediatric, adult, cardiac, obstetrics, regional anesthesia Santa Ana 714-619-5383

Daniel S. Choi K Regional anesthesiology, acute pain medicine Irvine 949-932-5147 Scott A. Engwall Orange 714-456-7414 Anna L. Harris Perioperative care Orange 714-456-6686 Richard J. Kelly Cardiothoracic anesthesiology Orange 714-456-5462 Joseph Kim Pediatric anesthesiology Santa Ana 714-580-1580 Manoj Kulkarni Pediatric anesthesiology Santa Ana 714-580-1580 Debra E. Morrison Pediatric and neonatal anesthesiology Orange 714-393-9521 Ariana M. Nelson Pain medicine Irvine 949-824-7246 Corey Keola Nelson Perioperative clinic, medical education, simulation, NORA Orange 714-456-5501 Jon Nguyen Patient safety and practice management Orange 714-619-5383 Kyle Paredes Orange 714-715-1288 Afshin Shabanie Pain management Santa Ana 714-619-5383 Anil Tiwari K Cardiac anesthesiology Irvine 949-932-2284 Chi Ukishima K Preoperative, regional Anaheim 714-644-3463 Shermeen B. Vakharia Perioperative care and cardiac anesthesia Orange 714-456-5501 Eric Wellmeyer Pediatric anesthesiology Santa Ana 714-633-9111 William C. Wilson Critical care medicine and anesthesiology Orange 714-456-7862 Karen Wu K Regional anesthesia Irvine 949-932-5149

Ramin Zolfagari K Pediatric anesthesiology Irvine 949-932-2448

CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASE Ihab Alomari Orange 714-456-6699 Jorge M. Castellanos Interventional structural heart disease Newport Beach 949-548-9611 Richard Haskell Newport Beach 949-548-9958 Dipti Itchhaporia Newport Beach 949-548-6634 Jin Kyung Kim Cardiac imaging, women’s heart disease Orange 714-456-3380 Shaista Malik Women’s heart disease, preventive cardiology, integrative medicine Costa Mesa 714-456-6699 Fernando Mendoza Echocardiography, nuclear cardiology Los Alamitos 562-598-3200 Carey O’Bryan, IV Nuclear cardiology Newport Beach 949-548-9611 Pranav M. Patel Interventional cardiology, structural heart disease, PAD Orange 714-456-7589 Dennis Sarabi Newport Beach 949-706-1114 Satinder Swaroop Interventional and preventive cardiology Irvine 949-836-5872

CHILD AND ADOLESCENT PSYCHIATRY Matthew N. Koury Evidence-based care at the community level Newport Beach 949-891-0307

CHILD NEUROLOGY Anjalee Galion Pediatric sleep disorders Orange 714-509-7555 Suresh Gurbani K Anaheim 888-988-2800 Andrew R. McIntosh Epilepsy and neurodevelopmental disorders Laguna Niguel 949-249-3780

TOP DOCTORS 2021 Ying Peng Epilepsy, neuromuscular disease/EMG Ladera Ranch 949-215-6662 Daniel Shrey Infantile spasms, Lennox-Gastaut syndrome, refractory epilepsy Orange 714-509-7601 Sharief Taraman Clinical informatics Orange 714-509-7555 Minodora Totoiu Down syndrome Orange 714-509-7601 Lily Tran Clinical neurophysiology Orange 714-509-7555 Mary L. Zupanc Pediatric epilepsy Orange 714-509-7601

CLINICAL BIOCHEMICAL GENETICS Virginia Kimonis Clinical genetics, Orange 714-456-7570 Raymond Wang Lysomal storage disorders, gene therapy Orange 714-509-8852

CLINICAL CARDIAC ELECTROPHYSIOLOGY Jacqueline A. Eubany Women’s heart health Orange 951-312-5922 Michael Panutich Atrial fibrillation, cardiac arrhythmias, pacemakers, defibrillators Newport Beach 949-548-9611

CRITICAL CARE MEDICINE Michael Katz Neurocritical care, advanced cardiovascular medicine Fullerton 714-992-3969

DERMATOLOGY Vince Afsahi Skin cancer treatment and laser surgery Tustin 714-508-0754 Michelle Aszterbaum Skin cancer, acne, aesthetics Newport Beach 949-525-0700

Bobby F. Awadalla General, surgical/ Mohs, and cosmetic dermatology Mission Viejo 949-545-6605 Bita Bagheri Newport Beach 949-236-7900 Linda Golkar Medical and pediatric dermatology Yorba Linda 714-577-6666 Kristen Kelly Laser surgery, vascular birthmarks, scars Irvine 949-824-0606 Marit Kreidel K Irvine 888-988-2800 Patrick K. Lee Mohs micrographic surgery, dermatologic surgery Irvine 949-824-0606 Tanya Nino Mohs micrographic surgery, cutaneous oncology Orange 714-628-3230 Hege Grande Sarpa K Mission Viejo 949-455-4286 Janellen Smith Complex medical dermatology, oncodermatology, melanoma Irvine 949-824-0606 Brian R. Toy Medical, surgical, and cosmetic dermatology Mission Viejo 949-364-6580

DERMATOPATHOLOGY Michelle Hure Skin cancer, inflammatory dermatoses San Juan Capistrano 949-359-6400

DEVELOPMENTALBEHAVIORAL PEDIATRICS Peter Chung Autism and technology Santa Ana 949-267-0400 Robin Steinberg Epstein Autism, ADHD, anxiety, learning differences Santa Ana 949-267-0400

DIAGNOSTIC RADIOLOGY Arash Anavim Musculoskeletal imaging, patient safety, quality improvements Orange 714-456-6921

Michael BrantZawadzki Neuroradiology, physician management, health policy, research Newport Beach 949-764 5942 Andrew Breiterman Trauma Santa Ana 714-953-3390 Joseph E. Burns Musculoskeletal imaging and intervention Orange 714-456-5921 Miles Chang Body imaging, ultrasound Newport Beach 949-764-5736 Jack Chen Santa Ana 714-953-3500 June Chen Breast imaging Newport Beach 949-235-1146 Luke Cheung Ultrasound, CT, MRI Newport Beach 949-764-5736 Freddie Combs Breast imaging Costa Mesa 949-515-3544 Jeffrey Dym Laguna Niguel 949-365-5765 Stephen A. Feig Breast imaging Orange 714-456-6905 Maryam GolshanMomeni Musculoskeletal radiology, body imaging, pediatric radiology Orange 714-456-2216 Mohammad Helmy Ultrasound, body imaging Orange 714-456-6921 Roozbeh Houshyar Prostate cancer Orange 714-456-6921 J. Andrew Keyoung Oncologic imaging with MRI Newport Beach 949-764-5736 Joon Kim Nuclear medicine, molecular imaging Orange 714-538-6731 January Lopez Breast imaging Newport Beach 949-764-5780 Mark Masotto Abdominal and urologic imaging Orange 714-538-6731

Kenneth Meng Breast imaging Orange 714-771-8360 Kirk Ohanian Neuroradiology Orange 714-997-4762 Michael Roossin Ultrasound Newport Beach 949-764-5736 Hieu Truong Nuclear medicine, musculoskeletal imaging Orange 714-997-4762 Dan Vu Thoracic and cardiac imaging Orange 714-997-4762 Scott Williams Cardiovascular imaging, 3D imaging Newport Beach 800-309-9729

EMERGENCY MEDICINE Patrick Aguilera Fountain Valley 714-966-8105 Eric Alcouloumre Newport Beach 949-764 5689 Brian M. Coombe, D.O. Orange 714-450-1858 William Dodge Cardiovascular Laguna Beach 949-365-2202 Ahmed Elrefaie Irvine 949-764-4624 Ali Ghobadi K Irvine 949-763-1430 Micheline H. Ghurabi Santa Ana 714-953-3500 Claudia Gold Quality assurance Orange 714-543-8911 Daniel Gromis Critical care, bedside ultrasound Orange 714-543-8911 Vu N. Huynh, D.O. Santa Ana 714-953-3331 Pascal S.C. Juang Covid-19, longevity, wellness medicine Newport Beach 949-764-8376 Robert Katzer Emergency medical services, air medical transport Orange 714-456-5239 Joseph Kim Pediatric emergency medicine, teaching Santa Ana 714-953-3331

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Paul Vollucci, D.O. K Santa Ana 888-988-2800 Tina L. Walker K Geriatric medicine, end-of-life care Yorba Linda 888-988-2800 Rani Y. Yau K Santa Ana 888-988-2800

FEMALE PELVIC MEDICINE AND RECONSTRUCTIVE SURGERY Noelani Guaderrama K Irvine 888-988-2800 Jun Ihara K Urogynecology Anaheim 888-988-2800 Felicia L. Lane Pelvic organ prolapse, mullerian anomolies Orange 714-456-5967 Jennifer Kim Lee K Pelvic floor disorders Anaheim 888-988-2800 Emily Whitcomb K Irvine 949-324-0172

GASTROENTEROLOGY Donald Abrahm Hepatology Newport Beach 949-631-2670 Shahrooz Bemanian Colonoscopy, endoscopy, cancer prevention, fecal incontinence Irvine 949-612-9090 Kenneth J. Chang Orange 714-456-6187 Philip T. Chen Cap-assisted underwater colonoscopy Irvine 949-502-5572 Andrew Q. Giap K Endoscopic ultrasound, biliary endoscopy, advance endoscopy Anaheim 714-644-2394 Hyder Z. Jamal Hepatology Fullerton 714-446-5831 William E. Karnes Orange 888-717-4463 Paul Korc Advanced endoscopy Newport Beach 949-764 5760 John G. Lee Endoscopy, EUS, ERCP Orange 714-456-6745

Paul Lee Colorectal cancer prevention Irvine 949-612-9090 Roxanne Lim Irritable bowel syndrome, celiac disease Newport Beach 949-760-0398 Nimisha Parekh Inflammatory bowel disease, medical education Orange 714-456-6745 Abhay Parikh Newport Beach 949-548 6652 Richard Quist General gastroenterology and hepatology Newport Beach 949-645 8300 Jason Samarasena Orange 714-456-5765 David B. Stanton Inflammatory bowel disease, plant-based nutrition Orange 714-835-5100 Gene Yoon Interventional endoscopy Fullerton 714-446-5831 Victor Yu Pancreatic and biliary disorders Irvine 949-612-9090

GERIATRIC MEDICINE Lisa Gibbs Complex geriatric care, person-centered care Orange 714-456-5530 Sonia Sehgal Healthy aging Orange 714-456-5530

GYNECOLOGIC ONCOLOGY John V. Brown Robotic/gynecologic cancer surgery and chemotherapy Newport Beach 949-642-1361 Noah Rodriguez K Robotic/minimally invasive surgery Irvine 888-988-2800 Jay P. Shah K Minimally invasive surgery, clinical trials Irvine 949-932-5695 Krishnansu Tewari Ovarian cancer surgery, robotic surgery, trials Orange 714-456-8020

GYNECOLOGY Patricia Korber Contraception, menorraghia, menopausal symptoms Newport Beach 949-423-7384

HEMATOLOGY Lauren Pinter-Brown Lymphoma Orange 714-456-8000 Richard Van Etten Hematologic malignancies, chronic myeloid leukemia Orange 714-456-8031

HEMATOLOGY/ MEDICAL ONCOLOGY Daniel B. Huang Santa Ana 714-542-0102

HOSPICE AND PALLIATIVE MEDICINE Shiho Ito Orange 714-456-8000

INFECTIOUS DISEASE Martin Fee Newport Beach 949-791 3009 Michael Fitzgibbons HIV, cellulitis Santa Ana 714-541-3744

INTERNAL MEDICINE Adriana Cervantes K Tustin 888-988-2800 Jane Curtis Diagnosis and management of complicated cases Santa Ana 714-288-3230 Sajini George K La Palma 888-988-2800 Faranak Herrera, D.O. K Mission Viejo 888-988-2800 Ke-Qin Hu Various liver diseases and their complications Orange 888-717-4463 Patty Huang Hospital medicine, patient safety and quality Newport Beach 877-742-4624 Joel Katz Hospitalist, inpatient medicine, quality improvement Newport Beach 877-742-4624 Bradley W. Kays Comprehensive care, consults, concierge medicine Newport Beach 949-644 3566

Meenu Kwatra K Quality review, ethics Irvine 949-932-5000 Samuel Y. Lai Hospitalist Orange 714-456-5726 Homer Lew, D.O. Laguna Hills 949-588-7262 David Liao Hospital medicine Irvine 888-655-8463 Melanie Lin Preventive care, coding Anaheim 888-499-9303 Julie Matsuura Huntington Beach 714-477 8020 Priya Bhatia Monahan K Hospital medicine, mind-body, creativity Irvine 888-988-2800 Bavani Nadeswaran Bariatric medicine Orange 714-456-8773 Maryam Rahimi Orange 714-456-7016 Melissa H. Rapp K Geriatrics Aliso Viejo 888-988-2800 Virgil S. Raymundo Orange 714-456-5822 Lutfi Sayyur Hospital medicine Fullerton 714-651-8138 Bahar Sedarati Artificial intelligence, emotional intelligence in leadership Irvine 949-294-0560 Bindu Swaroop Orange 714-456-7002 Amy Teresi Endocrinology Newport Beach 949-644 3568 Tuan Trinh Hospitalist Fullerton 714-447-5027 Melanie Spencer Wolf, D.O. Hospital medicine Irvine 855-206-6764 Anthony F. Wong Preventive health Irvine 949-551-1090 Samy A. Younis Geriatrics, women’s health, chemical dependency management Irvine 949-451-9292

TOP DOCTORS 2021 INTERNAL MEDICINE WITH A FOCUSED PRACTICE IN HOSPITAL MEDICINE Alpesh N. Amin Hospital medicine Orange 714-456-3785 Weston Chandler Newport Beach 877-742-4624 Alex Leung Fullerton 714-447-5027

INTERVENTIONAL CARDIOLOGY Mahmoud EslamiFarsani Structural heart disease, percutaneous coronary intervention Santa Ana 714-245-1444

INTERVENTIONAL RADIOLOGY Mahmood Razavi Orange 714-771-8111

INTERVENTIONAL RADIOLOGY/ DIAGNOSTIC RADIOLOGY Kari Nelson Vascular disease, interventional oncology, vascular anomalies Fountain Valley 714-378-7356 Wallace Peck Neuroradiology and interventional neuroradiology Newport Beach 949-764-5736

MATERNAL-FETAL MEDICINE Judith Chung Diabetes in pregnancy Orange 714-456-5967 Anna Galyean K Preterm birth, cerclage, fetal echocardiogram Irvine 833-574-2273 Afshan Hameed Heart disease in pregnancy, hypertension, anticoagulation Orange 714-456-7879 Tamera Hatfield Orange 714-456-7879 Jennifer A. Jolley Prenatal diagnosis Orange 714-456-5967 Carol Major High-risk pregnancy, HIV/AIDS Orange 714-456-6707

Manuel Porto OB ultrasound, fetal therapy, multiple gestation Orange 714-456-2911

MEDICAL ONCOLOGY Samina Ahmed K Anaheim 888-988-2800 Deepa Jeyakumar Leukemia, myelodysplastic syndrome Orange 714-456-5153 Khosrow Mahdavi General hematology/ oncology Costa Mesa 949-999-2400 Nataliya Mar Genitourinary malignancies Orange 714-456-8000 Edward L. Nelson Hematologic malignancies Orange 714-456-5153 Jason Zell, D.O. Colorectal cancer, cancer prevention Orange 714-456-5153

NEONATAL MEDICINE Fayez BanyMohammed Orange 714-456-6933 Rebecca J. Coleman Orange 714-456-6933 David Hicks Orange 714-509-8632 Yona Nicolau Orange 714-456-6933 Nidhi Shah K Neonatal neurology Anaheim 714-644-7040 Cherry Uy Orange 714-456-6933

NEONATALPERINATAL MEDICINE Irfan Ahmad Surgical NICU and quality improvement Orange 714-509-8632 Amir Ashrafi Neonatal cardiac intensive care Orange 714-509-4373 Muhammad Aslam Stem cells, neonatal chronic lung disease Orange 714-456-6920 Daryoush Bassiri Neonatal educational outreach, electronic medical records Orange 714-509-4373

Kushal Bhakta Care of extremely premature infants Orange 714-509-3096 Christine Bixby Breast-milk medicine Orange 714-509-4373 John Cleary Cardiac and mechanical support for neonates Orange 714-509-3096 Robert Hillyard Women’s mental health Orange 714-509-4373 Sudeep Kukreja International medical volunteerism Orange 714-509-4373 Marielle Nguyen K Developmental care, quality initiatives Anaheim 714-644-7040 Lavonne Sheng Infection prevention, antibiotic stewardship Orange 714-509-4373 Sandra C. ShortBartlett K Neonatal resuscitation, quality improvement, RSV Anaheim 714-644-7040 John Tran Neurocritical NICU Orange 714-509-3096

NEPHROLOGY Behzad Alimohammadi K ESRD and home dialysis Irvine 949-932-2507 Ku-Juey Raymond Chang Endocrinology, lipidology Laguna Hills 949-916-9100 Yongen Chang Glomerulonephritis, polycystic kidney disease, hypertension Orange 714-456-7715 Kamyar KalantarZadeh Orange 714-456-5142 Hamid Moradi Orange 714-456-5142 Uttam G. Reddy Kidney transplantation Orange 714-456-7720 Connie M. Rhee Orange 714-456-5142

NEUROLOGY Yama Akbari Neurocritical care, coma, consciousness, cardiac arrest Irvine 949-824-1888 Daniela Bota Finding cure for brain tumors Irvine 714-509-6272 Jose A. Carrillo Neuro-oncology Fullerton 714-446-5830 Sirichai Chayasirisobhon K Epilepsy Anaheim 714-644-2325 John W. Chen Stroke Orange 714-202-0218 Cyrus Dastur Neurocritical care Orange 714-456-7210 Mark J. Fisher Stroke Orange 714-456-5091 Joey Gee, D.O. Headache, concussion, cognitive, stroke Mission Viejo 949-542-8002 Namita A. Goyal Neuromuscular disease Orange 714-456-2332 Xiao-Tang Kong Neuro-oncology Orange 714-456-7214 Jack J. Lin Epilepsy Orange 714-456-6203 Andrew Ly Stroke, epilepsy, migraine, neuropathy, concussion Newport Beach 949-764 1843 Lilit Mnatsakanyan Epilepsy, clinical neurophysiology Orange 714-456-6203 Tahseen Mozaffar Neuromuscular disorders Orange 714-456-7352 Mona Sazgar Epilepsy Orange 714-456-6510 Gaby Thai MS, memory disorders Orange 714-456-6808

NUCLEAR MEDICINE Tatiana Kain Orange 714-456-6132

OBSTETRICS AND GYNECOLOGY Morris Ahdoot Infertility, highrisk pregnancy, menopausal symptoms Irvine 949-453-1173 Kathy M. Anderson Regenerative medicine Santa Ana 714-547-7575 Neelu Arora K Irvine 888-988-2800 Monica Aszterbaum Minimally invasive gynecologic surgeries Irvine 949-559-1911 Leon Baginski Laparoscopic surgery, endometriosis, highrisk obstetrics Mission Viejo 949-276-6266 Julisa Bravo K Teaching and mentoring Santa Ana 714-796-4812 Dennis Buchanan Fullerton 714-992-5350 Jennifer Butler Hospitalist Orange 714-456-7733 Scott Capobianco Robotics, high-risk obstetrics, natural labor Mission Viejo 949-364-1040 Cynthia Cork Improving health care for women and children Fountain Valley 714-556-0536 Rebecca Dominguez Newport Beach 949-764-4624 Christopher Donnelly K Santa Ana 888-988-2800 Janis D. Fee Maternity, robotic surgery, adolescent gynecology Orange 714-282-1892 Felice Gersh Women’s health, integrative medicine Irvine 949-753-7475 Debra Gierut K Perimenopausal management, HRT, office hysteroscopy San Juan Capistrano 888-988-2800 Tabetha Harken Family planning, cesarean scar pregnancies Orange 714-456-5967

Christina Hong K Minimally invasive gyn surgery, colposcopy, HPV Irvine 714-644-4113 Candace Howe Chronic pelvic pain, hormone therapy, pregnancy Newport Beach 949-646 2800 H. Joseph Khan Santa Ana 714-972-2111 Christine Kim Hospitalist medicine, medical education Orange 714-456-7733 Gigi Kroll Women’s health Newport Beach 949-706-0181 Michael Krychman Sexual medicine, survivorship, menopause, vulvar health Orange 949-764-9300 Phong Lai, D.O. K Medical mission, resident education Irvine 888-988-2800 Akta Patel K Santa Ana 714-796-4869 Rachel Perry Family planning Orange 714-456-6853 Paula Richter K Minimally invasive gynecologic surgery and hysteroscopy Irvine 888-988-2800 Lauren Rubal Reproductive endocrinology and infertility, integrative medicine Newport Beach 949-415-6704 Debora Sedaghat, D.O. Fountain Valley 714-966-2112 Betty Shen K Irvine 888-988-2800 Dinh Vu OBG hospital medicine Orange 714-456-7733 Carla Wells Minimally invasive gynecologic surgery, high-risk obstetrics Irvine 949-559-1911 Lawrence B. Werlin Reproductive endocrinology and infertility Irvine 949-726-0697

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OPHTHALMOLOGY Sean Adrean Diseases and surgery of retina, macula, vitreous Fullerton 714-738-4620 Anand Bhatt Cataract and glaucoma surgery Santa Ana 714-541-4185 Sanford Chen Vitreo-retinal disease and surgery Newport Beach 949-646-3242 R. Wade Crow Giant cell arteritis, diplopia, optic neuropathies Irvine 949-824-2020 Charles W.G. Eifrig Retina Laguna Hills 949-891-1843 Marjan Farid Irvine 949-824-2020 Sumit (Sam) Garg Cataract, corneal, and refractive surgery Irvine 949-824-2020 Ronald N. Gaster Cornea, cataract and refractive, cross-linking surgery Fountain Valley 855-393-3622 Carl T. Hartman Comprehensive ophthalmology, cataract surgery, refractive surgery Los Alamitos 562-598-7728 John Hovanesian Cataract, refractive, cornea, pterygium surgery Laguna Hills 949-951-2020 John Hwang Retina diseases and surgery Laguna Hills 949-707-5125 Jeffrey Joseph Ophthalmic plastic and reconstructive surgery Newport Beach 949-424-3524 Peter Joson Glaucoma and cataract surgery San Clemente 949-489-2218 Diana Kersten Cataract and refractive surgery Laguna Hills 949-951-2020 Brian Kim Retina, cataracts Laguna Hills 949-951-2020 Edward Kim Cataract surgery Laguna Hills 949-951-2020

Kenneth B. Krantz K Oculoplastic surgery Santa Ana 888-988-2800 Baruch Kuppermann Retina Irvine 949-824-8089 Ken Lin Glaucoma surgery, cataract, laser, artificial intelligence Irvine 949-824-7944 Robert Lingua Pediatric ophthalmology, adult strabismus, nystagmus Irvine 949-824-2020 Stephanie Lu Retina and vitreous Irvine 949-824-6256 Desmond McGuire Retina surgery Santa Ana 714-543-6020 Ashish M. Mehta K Pediatric ophthalmology and adult strabismus Yorba Linda 714-685-3641 Mitul Mehta Medical and surgical retina Irvine 949-824-2020 Sameh Mosaed Cataract and glaucoma surgery Irvine 949-824-2020 Nika Omid Laser cataract surgery, cosmetic eyelid surgery Irvine 949- 652-2020 Rajiv Rathod Vitreoretinal surgery Santa Ana 714-972-8432 Shaival Shah K Pediatric ophthalmology and adult strabismus Tustin 888-988-2800 Aisha Simjee Orange 714-771-2022 Jeremiah Tao Irvine 949-824-2020 Savak Teymoorian Glaucoma, cataracts Laguna Hills 949-951-2020 Matthew Wade Cataract and refractive surgery Irvine 949-824-4122 Alison Wong K Cataract surgery La Palma 714-562-3337 Timothy You Retina Santa Ana 714-972-8432

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Jared Younger Laser cataract and corneal sugery Fountain Valley 562-225-7275 Kevin Yuhan K Cornea, refractive, external diseases, ocular surface tumors Mission Viejo 888-988-2800

OTOLARYNGOLOGYHEAD/NECK SURGERY Gurpreet S. Ahuja Pediatric airway; ear, nose, throat disorders Orange 714-633-4020 William B. Armstrong Head/neck oncology, thyroid/parathyroid surgery Orange 714-456-5750 Naveen Bhandarkar Rhinology, sinus, and skull base surgery Orange 714-456-5753 James Bredenkamp Oncology, reconstruction, and endocrine surgery Mission Viejo 949-364-4361 Felizardo S. Camilon Jr. Pediatric otolaryngology Orange 714-836-6607 Michael Cho Mission Viejo 949-364-4361 Dennis Crockett Pediatric otolaryngology Mission Viejo 949-364-4361 Roger L. Crumley Sleep medicine, laryngology, general ENT disorders Orange 714-456-7017 Hamid Djalilian Ear, skull base surgery, hearing balance disorders Orange 714-456-5753 Rohit Garg K Rhinology and skull base surgery Anaheim 714-644-2093 Kevin Huoh Pediatric otolaryngology, pediatric thyroid surgery Orange 714-633-4020 David Keschner K Rhinology Irvine 949-233-0281 Harrison Lin Neurotology and skull base surgery Orange 714-456-5753

Jagmeet Mundi Sinus surgery, head and neck cancer Mission Viejo 949-364-4361 Nguyen Pham Pediatric hearing disorders, cleft lip/ palate Orange 714-633-4020 Terry Shibuya K Skull base surgery Anaheim 714-644-2093 Jack A. Shohet Hearing-loss rehabilitation Newport Beach 949-631-4327 Christopher Thompson Advanced and revision sinus surgery Mission Viejo 949-364-4361 Sunil Verma Voice and swallowing Orange 714-456-5853 Phillip R. Wells Sinus and nasal disorders, endocrine surgery San Clemente 949-496-2307

PAIN MEDICINE William Ko Interventional pain medicine Fullerton 714-446-5527 David W. Lee Fullerton 714-879-0500 Arthur Zepeda Spine injections, neuromodulation, chronic pain Fullerton 714-446-5537

PATHOLOGY Sherif A. Rezk Hematopathology Orange 714-456-5009

PEDIATRIC ANESTHESIOLOGY Nhat (Nathan) Le K Irvine 949-932-2446

PEDIATRIC CARDIOLOGY Anjan Batra Pediatric electrophysiology Orange 714-509-3939 Nita Doshi Fetal cardiology Orange 714-509-7576 Nafiz Kiciman Congenital heart disease, simulationbased education Orange 714-509-3939

Uthara Mohan Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, athletic cardiac screening Newport Beach 949-646-1495 Pierangelo Renella Advanced cardiovascular imaging Orange 714-509-3949

PEDIATRIC CARDIOTHORACIC SURGERY Joanne Starr Congenital and pediatric cardiothoracic surgery Orange 714-509-4641

PEDIATRIC CRITICAL CARE MEDICINE James P. Cappon Quality, patient safety, pediatric critical care Orange 714-509-8413 Anthony Cherin Orange 714-509-4072 Jason Cook Crisis management, simulation, drowning prevention, transport Orange 714-509-8620 Michele Domico Extracorporeal life support Orange 714-509-8658 Gary Goodman Pediatric trauma and RSV infection Orange 714-509-8620 Juliette Hunt Pediatric cardiac critical care medicine Orange 714-509-8658 Jason Knight Pediatric transport medicine, telemedicine Orange 714-509-8620 Patricia Liao International health, community outreach Orange 714-509-8620 Paul Lubinsky Orange 714-509-8620 Adam Schwarz Multicenter pediatric critical care research trials Orange 714-509-8620

PEDIATRIC EMERGENCY MEDICINE Seth Brindis Orange 714-543-8911

PEDIATRIC ENDOCRINOLOGY Amrit Bhangoo Orange 714-509-8634 Alan Cortez K Pediatric diabetes, transgender medicine, growth Tustin 888-988-2800 Mark Daniels Diabetes mellitus, growth, gender Orange 714-509-8634 Nikta Forghani Diabetes, puberty, growth bone, Turner syndrome Orange 714-509-8634

PEDIATRIC GASTROENTEROLOGY Phyllis Agran K Childhood injury prevention Tustin 714-329-2180 Ashish Chogle Functional and motility-related gastrointestinal disorders Orange 714-509-4099 Kenneth Grant IBD, autism, intestinal rehabilitation Orange 714-509-4099 Jeffrey Ho, D.O. Intestinal rehabilitation, hepatology, capsule endoscopy Orange 714-509-4099 Mitchell Katz Orange 714-509-4099 William Mow K Inflammatory bowel disease Tustin 714-430-2600 Anup Patel Eosinophilic esophagitis Orange 714-509-4099

PEDIATRIC HEMATOLOGY Diane Nugent Orange 714-509-8459

PEDIATRIC HEMATOLOGY AND ONCOLOGY Geetha Puthenveetil Hemoglobinopathies, vascular anomalies, hemostasis/ thrombosis, gene therapy Orange 714-509-8459 Naveen Qureshi K Anaheim 714-644-4824

TOP DOCTORS 2021 Amit Soni Hemostasis/ thrombosis, bone marrow failure Orange 714-509-8459

PEDIATRIC HOSPITAL MEDICINE Dayna Chin Orange 714-509-8826 Dimple K. Khona K Integrative and functional medicine Anaheim 888-988-2800 Jennifer Lusk Orange 714-509-8826 Laura Totaro Orange 714-509-8826

PEDIATRIC INFECTIOUS DISEASE Felice Adler-Shohet Bone and joint infections, TB, recurrent fevers Orange 714-509-8403 Antonio Arrieta Immunocompromised hosts and antifungals Orange 714-509-8403 Negar Ashouri Kawasaki disease, antimicrobial stewardship Orange 714-509-8403 Delma Nieves Pertussis, pneumococcus Orange 714-509-8403 Jasjit Singh Vaccines Orange 714-509-8403

PEDIATRIC NEPHROLOGY Shoba Narayan Chronic nephritis, chronic kidney disease, hypertension Orange 714-509-8324 Patricia Veiga Dialysis Orange 714-509-8324

PEDIATRIC ONCOLOGY Van Huynh Acute lymphoblastic leukemia, immunotherapy Orange 714-509-4348 Carol Lin Leukemia/lymphoma, cancer survivorship Orange 714-509-4348

Elyssa Rubin Sarcomas, neuroblastomas, other solid tumors Orange 714-509-4348 Lilibeth Torno Cancer survivorship, histiocytosis, sarcoma, germ cell tumors Orange 714-509-4348

PEDIATRIC PULMONOLOGY Chana Chin Orange 714-997-3000 Amy Harrison Asthma, chronic lung disease, muscle weakness Newport Beach 949-220-0510 Sunil Kamath Orange 714-509-8079 Neal Nakra Pediatric sleep medicine Orange 714-509-8622 John Saito COVID-19 “long hauler” care Fountain Valley 714-537-7718 Pornchai Tirakitsoontorn Cystic fibrosis, asthma, bronchoscopy, chronic cough Orange 714-509-7679 Anchalee Yuengsrigul Asthma, chronic lung disease, cystic fibrosis Orange 714-509-8622

PEDIATRIC RADIOLOGY Azam Eghbal Orange 714-509-9160 Liliane H. Gibbs Pediatric sonographic imaging and teleradiology W. Nathan Holmes Orange 714-509-9160

PEDIATRIC RHEUMATOLOGY Andrew Shulman Orange 714-509-8617

PEDIATRIC SPORTS MEDICINE Chris Koutures Anaheim Hills 714-974-2220

PEDIATRIC SURGERY John German Minimally invasive surgery, neonatal congenital anomalies Orange 714-361-4480

Maryam Gholizadeh Pediatric surgical oncology Orange 714-364-4050 David Gibbs Orange 714-364-4050 Mustafa Kabeer Hernia, pectus excavatum Orange 714-364-4050 Vinh Lam Minimally invasive surgery, neonatal congenital anomalies Orange 714-361-4480

PEDIATRICS Steven Abelowitz ADHD, development, anxiety, depression Newport Beach 949-759-1720 Behnoosh Afghani Pediatric hospitalist, infectious diseases, medical education Orange 714-456-5726 Sinda Althoen Santa Ana 714-288-3230 Katherine Andreeff Pediatric hospital medicine Orange 714-509-8826 Connie Bartlett, D.O. Adolescent health Santa Ana 714-288-3230 Jennifer Birkhauser Huntington Beach 714-477-8001 Annie T. Carr K Anaheim 888-988-2800 Melitza J. CobhamBrowne Adolescent health Santa Ana 714-480-2476 Matthew Coulson Clinical informatics, immunizations Laguna Hills 949-448-0656 Angela Dangvu Breastfeeding support Tustin 714-565-7960 Nancy Daisy Dodd K Infectious diseases Anaheim 888-988-2800 Afif El-Hasan K Asthma San Juan Capistrano 888-988-2800 Jennifer Ho Pediatric hospital medicine Orange 714-509-8826 Lisa Hoang Mental health, development, asthma/ allergy, obesity Tustin 714-505-7110

Irene O. Kan K Anaheim 888-988-2800 Daniel Kang Hospital medicine, medical education Orange 714-456-5631 Renuka Kar Neonatal/perinatal, hospital medicine Orange 714-509-3096 Romit Kar Obesity, teaching, maternal well-being Newport Beach 949-662-0152 Connie Lin K Dermatology, injury prevention Santa Ana 714-830-6600 Jennifer Linzmeyer, D.O. K Pediatric hospitalist Anaheim 714-644-2000 Suzanne McNulty Sports medicine, mental health, learning disabilities Mission Viejo 949-206-0011 Elenea Medina K Santa Ana 888-988-2800 Penny Murata Medical education Santa Ana 714-456-7011 Hanh-Uyen NguyenTang Orange 714-509-8826 Leticia Oliveros Latino health, immunizations, obesity Anaheim 657-282-6356 Sarah O’Loughlin Newborns, childhood development, asthma Orange 714-628-3230 Dilip Patel High-risk infant transition and followup Orange 714-509-8632 Sameer Pathare Pediatric hospitalist medicine Orange 714-509-8826 Kristin Pelinka Costa Mesa 714-668-2525 Zacharia Reda Pediatric asthma and lung diseases Newport Beach 949-644-0970 Johanna RodriguezToledo Breastfeeding, newborn care Mission Viejo 949-364-8700

Annu G. Sharma Infants, children, adolescents Irvine 949-753-0901 Valerie Sheppard Newport Beach 949-644-0970 Michelle Solomon K Breastfeeding, food insecurity, EHR, workflow Garden Grove 714-741-3408 Barbara Stefanides K Chronic pain Mission Viejo 949-455-4327 Taylor Tran Newborn care Santa Ana 714-288-3230 Eric J. Troyan K Nutrition and asthma Mission Viejo 888-988-2800 Trung Tristan Truong Infants, children, adolescents Rancho Mission Viejo 949-542-7700 Vincent Valenzuela K Santa Ana 888-988-2800 Tommy Wang Medical education Orange 714-456-5631 Mary Ann Wilkinson Laguna Hills 949-951-5437 Katherine Williamson Healthy active living Ladera Ranch 949-388-1798

PHYSICAL MEDICINE AND REHABILITATION Eric Chang Pain management Orange 714-598-1745 Edmund Evangelista Spine, sports, pain medicine Mission Viejo 949-348-4000 Tiva Hanjan Spine, sports, and orthopedic medicine, orthobiologics Mission Viejo 949-348-4000 Danielle Perret Karimi Pain medicine Orange 714-456-6984

PLASTIC SURGERY Semira Bayati Aesthetic surgery, noninvasive rejuvenation, laser specialist Newport Beach 949-756-0400 Gregory Evans Aesthetic surgery, cancer reconstruction Orange 714-456-5253

Jon M. Grazer Facial and body aesthetic surgery Newport Beach 949-644-1240 Sanjay Grover Aesthetic surgery of the face and body Newport Beach 949-759-9551 Daniel Jaffurs Pediatric plastic and craniofacial surgery Orange 714-456-5253 Michael K. Lee Mission Viejo 949-364-1010 Michael McConnell Cosmetic and reconstructive surgery Fullerton 714-446-5180 Dong Jun (John) Park Aesthetic and oculoplastic surgery Newport Beach 949-777-6883 Keyian Paydar Breast revision, mommy makeover, body contouring Newport Beach 949-755-0575 Nirav Savalia Aesthetic and reconstructive surgery Newport Beach 949-759-0980 Hisham Seify Cosmetic surgery Newport Beach 949-266-7010 Michael J. Sundine Face-lift, rhinoplasty, cosmetic surgery Newport Beach 949-706-3100 Goretti Ho Taghva Minimally invasive aesthetic surgery Newport Beach 949-945-2168 Robert E. Tuchler K Irvine 949-932-5048 Raj Vyas Facial surgery, pediatric plastic surgery Orange 714-456-5282 Robert M. Wald Jr. Cosmetic surgery Fullerton 714-738-4282 Garrett Wirth Aesthetic cosmetic surgery Newport Beach 949-706-9988

PSYCHIATRY Gustavo Alva Neuropsychiatry, Alzheimer’s, major depressive disorders, bipolar Costa Mesa 833-487-2582 Rimal Bera Adult psychiatry Orange 714-456-6898

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Robert G. Bota Transcranial magnetic stimulation, psychiatric second opinion Costa Mesa 949-288-5377 Neel Doshi, D.O. K Child and adolescent psychiatry Santa Ana 888-988-2800 Anju Hurria Child and adolescent psychiatry, wellness, autism Orange 714-456-5902 Kevin Kinback Transcranial magnetic stimulation Ladera Ranch 949-768-2988 Adrian Preda Schizophrenia, Alzheimer’s, bipolar, depression, anxiety Orange 714-456-5902 Sonya Rasminsky Women’s mental health, reproductive psychiatry Newport Beach 949-734-4912 David Safani ADHD, anxiety, children and adolescents Orange 714-456-5902 Pranav Shah K Wellness, mindfulness, education, chronic pain Santa Ana 714-644-6480 Felicia Wong K Consultation-liaison psychiatry Irvine 888-988-2800

PULMONARY DISEASE Mubina Gaffar Interstitial lung diseases, asthma, pulmonary hypertension Newport Beach 949-287-6182

PULMONARY DISEASE AND CRITICAL CARE MEDICINE George M. Girgis Sleep medicine Tustin 714-772-8282 Robert Goldberg Asthma Mission Viejo 949-364-3330 Annie R. Harrington K Lung cancer, bronchoscopy, palliative care Anaheim 888-988-2800 Andy Tran Fullerton 714-992-3000, x3226

REPRODUCTIVE ENDOCRINOLOGY & INFERTILITY Jane L. Frederick Assisted reproductive technologies Newport Beach 949-287-5600 Daniel Potter PGT, gender selection, egg/embroyo donation Newport Beach 949-287-5600 Marcus Rosencrantz IVF, PGT, IUI, egg freezing Laguna Hills 949-516-0606

RHEUMATOLOGY Sheetal B. Desai Lupus, APS, scleroderma, myositis Orange 714-456-2992

SURGERY Cristobal Barrios Jr. Trauma surgery Orange 714-509-2121 Nicole P. Bernal Burn and reconstructive surgery Orange 714-509-2121 Michele Carpenter Breast cancer surgery Orange 714-565-0166 Colleen Coleman Breast cancer and endocrine surgery Newport Beach 949-791-6767 Donald C. Dafoe Transplant surgery Orange 714-456-8441 Hang T. Dang, D.O. Breast surgical oncology Newport Beach 949-763-2204 Nora Evans Colon and rectal surgery, breast surgery Laguna Hills 949-457-7900 Eric Fu K Minimally invasive surgery Anaheim 714-644-3353 Lisa E. Guerra Breast surgical oncology Newport Beach 949-272-2095 Todd S. Harris Hernia surgery, fibroid surgery, endovascular surgery Newport Beach 949-221-0136 Marcelo W. Hinojosa Bariatrics, gastroesophageal surgery, hernia surgery, robotics Orange 714-456-8598

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Michael B. Hurwitz Robotic/laparoscopic hernia, gallbladder, GI surgery Newport Beach 949-791-6767 David Imagawa Pancreas, liver, bile duct, gallbladder cancers Orange 714-456-3884 James Jakowatz Melanoma Orange 714-456-8000 Sadia Khan, D.O. Breast surgical oncology Newport Beach 949-764-8281 Elvira Klause General and robotic surgery San Clemente 949-276-8050 Karen T. Lane Breast surgery Orange 714-456-8505 Michael E. Lekawa Trauma, burns, surgical critical care Orange 714-456-5890 Anne Luhan Phlebology/vein care Mission Viejo 949-388-4800 Ninh T. Nguyen Bariatric surgery, GI surgery Orange 714-456-8598 Brian R. Smith Reflux, gastrointestinal cancer, bariatric surgery, hernias Orange 714-456-8160 Lincoln M. Snyder Breast surgery Newport Beach 949-764-8281 Susan Walker K Irvine 949-932-5470 William C. Wallace Advanced laparoscopic and robotic surgery Laguna Hills 949-457-7900 Jason Wong Robotic surgery Laguna Hills 949-457-7500

SURGERY, CARDIAC AND THORACIC Richard Gates Pediatric cardiac surgery Orange 714-509-4641 Brian Palafox Robotic lung, esophageal, chest wall, heart Orange 714-997-2224

SURGERY, CARDIOVASCULAR Anthony Caffarelli Adult cardiac surgery Newport Beach 949-650 3350

SURGERY, COLON AND RECTAL Joseph C. Carmichael Colorectal cancer, inflammatory bowel disease, diverticulitis Orange 714-456-6043 Steven Mills Orange 714-456-8511 Babak (Bobby) Rad Newport Beach 949-791 6767 Michael J. Stamos Rectal cancer, minimally invasive surgery Orange 714-456-5456

SURGERY, NEUROLOGICAL Lars Anker Orange 714-450-6880 Jefferson Chen Neurotrauma, neurocritical care Orange 714-456-6966 SooHo Choi K Anaheim 888-988-2800 Kiarash Golshani Endovascular, neurointerventional radiology Orange 714-456-6966 Hector Ho Brain tumors, spinal disorders, cerebrovascular Fullerton 714-734-3120 Frank P.K. Hsu Skull base, cerebrovascular Orange 714-456-6966 Keun-young (Anthony) Kim Complex spine and deformity Mission Viejo 949-388-3800 Mark E. Linskey Brain tumors, skull base surgery, trigeminal neuralgia Orange 714-456-6966 William Loudon Pediatric neurosurgery, Gamma knife radiosurgery Orange 714-509-7070 Robert Louis Brain, skull base, and pituitary tumor Newport Beach 949-383 4185

Michael Muhonen Pediatric neurosurgery Orange 714-509-7070 Joffre Olaya Pediatric neurosurgery, epilepsy/functional, brain/spine tumors Orange 714-509-7070 Burak Ozgur Minimally invasive spine surgery Irvine 949-383 4190 M. Mohsin Shah Neurovascular/stroke, neurocritical care, neurotrauma, spine Santa Ana 714-834-0439 Alexander Taghva Minimally invasive spine surgery, neuromodulation Mission Viejo 949-388-7190 Sumeet Vadera Epilepsy surgery Orange 714-456-6966 Daniel S. Yanni Minimally invasive and complex spine surgery Newport Beach 949-515 0051

SURGERY, ORTHOPEDIC Kent R. Adamson Mission Viejo 949-348-4000 Gerald Alexander Minimally invasive and reconstructive spine surgery Orange 714-634-4567 Raed M. Ali Outpatient microdiscectomy, kyphoplasty, cervical, lumbar fusion Fullerton 714-446-5192 Arash Aminian Foot and ankle Laguna Woods 949-586-3200 Nitin N. Bhatia Cervical, thoracic, and lumbar spine surgery Orange 714-456-1699 Donald E. Bittner Ortho hand surgery Fullerton 714-732-7767 Michael Burdi Spine surgery, lessinvasive spine surgery Mission Viejo 949-348-4000 K. Lauchlan Chambers Sports medicine, shoulder surgery Fountain Valley 714-850-7300 Rick Csintalan K Knee, sports medicine Irvine 888-988-2800

Brent Davis K Sports medicine Irvine 888-988-2800 David Downs Sports medicine, joint replacement Fullerton 714-879-0050 Daniel Duggan, D.O. Mission Viejo 949-393-3193 Herbert Eidt Shoulder, elbow, knee, and ankle injuries Mission Viejo 949-364-2154 Mark Elzik Hand surgery Mission Viejo 949-364-2154 Karen Evensen Hip and knee replacement Fullerton 714-626-8630 Payam Farjoodi Minimally invasive and robotic spine surgery Fountain Valley 714-850-7300 Michael J. Fitzpatrick Sports medicine, shoulder reconstruction, arthroscopy Mission Viejo 949-355-3542 Tad Funahashi K Sports medicine Irvine 833-574-2273 Stephen Gardner Sports medicine Mission Viejo 949-348-4000 Timothy W. Gibson Total joint (robotic surgery) Huntington Beach 714-848-1911 Michael J. Gillman Joint replacement, ankle and foot surgery Orange 714-598-1745 Bradley Greenbaum Sports medicine Irvine 949-451-1454 Robert Grumet Sports medicine Orange 714-634-4567 Ranjan Gupta Shoulder surgery and brachial plexus injuries Orange 714-456-7012 Neil Harness K Hand surgery Anaheim 714-644-2361 Andrew R. Hsu Foot, ankle surgery Orange 714-456-7012 Nimish Kadakia Sports medicine Irvine 949-586-3200

TOP DOCTORS 2021 Jonathan Kaplan Foot and ankle, minimally invasive surgery Orange 714-937-3621 Kiarash (Kevin) Khajavi Knee and shoulder surgery Fullerton 714-626-8642 Francois Lalonde Pediatric hip reconstructive surgery Orange 714-633-2111 Arthur T. Lee K Hand surgery Irvine 949-932-5140 Eric W. Lee Knee/shoulder, sports, PRP, stem cells Orange 714-538-8549 Yu-Po Lee Spine surgery Orange 714-456-7012 Michael S. Marandola Orthopedic sports medicine, joint reconstruction/ replacement Mission Viejo 949-348-4000 Mohamed Moussa K Total joint replacement Irvine 888-988-2800 Andrew Park K Sports medicine, arthroscopy Anaheim 888-988-2800 Samuel Park Hip and knee replacements Mission Viejo 949-364-2154 Jason Richards K Shoulder and knee arthroscopy Anaheim 714-644-2368 Nicholas Rose Hand, wrist, elbow, and shoulder surgery Newport Beach 949-759-3600 John A. Schlechter, D.O. Pediatric sports medicine Orange 714-633-2111 John Scolaro Orthopedic trauma Orange 714-456-7012 Stewart Shanfield Fullerton 714-626-8030 Michael Shepard Sports medicine Orange 714-634-4567 Harry B. Skinner Fullerton 714-626-8648

David H. So Hip and knee replacement Orange 714-456-7012 Daniel T. Stein Sports medicine Fountain Valley 714-850-7300 Wesley H. Tran K Complex fracture reconstruction including pelvis/ acetabulum Orange 714-748-2634 Bob Yin Sports medicine, hip arthroscopy, joint replacement Yorba Linda 714-524-3800

SURGERY, ORTHOPEDIC - HAND Shaunak Desai Children and adult upper-extremity injuries Newport Beach 949-722-7038

SURGERY, THORACIC John Maurice Thoracic oncology, minimaly invasive/ robotic surgery Orange 714-835-1800 Ledford Powell Lung cancer, chest wall reconstruction Laguna Hills 949-716-2400

SURGERY, VASCULAR Jeffrey L. Ballard TOS, aneurysms, carotid disease, PAD Orange 714-532-0793 Roy M. Fujitani Aneurysms, peripheral arterial disease, surgical education Orange 714-456-5453 Nii-Kabu Kabutey Endovascular management of abdominal aortic aneurysms Orange 714-456-5453 Isabella J. Kuo Orange 714-456-5453 Russell S. Montgomery Aneurysm surgery, carotid disease, peripheral vascular disease Orange 714-532-0793

SURGICAL ONCOLOGY Maki Yamamoto Orange 714-456-6847

TRANSFUSION MEDICINE

To be selected for the 2021 Physicians of Excellence, applicants were required to meet the following baseline criteria:

Minh-Ha Tran, D.O. Orange 714-456-5716

➽ Be certified by a member board of the American Board of Medical Specialties, a member board of the American Board of Osteopathic Medical Specialties, or an equivalency board recog‑ nized by the Medical Board of California or Osteopathic Medical Board of California

UROLOGY

➽ Be in good standing with Medical Board of California or Osteopathic Medical Board of California

Judy Choi Female urology and voiding dysfunction Orange 714-456-6717 Ralph V. Clayman Urolithiasis Orange 714-456-6849 Lamia Gabal Female pelvic medicine, reconstruction, regenerative medicine Santa Ana 949-825-7650 Joel Gelman Penile and urethral reconstructive surgery Orange 714-456-2951 Gamal M. Ghoniem Female pelvic medicine and reconstructive surgery Orange 714-456-5378 Mark L. Jordan Orange 714-456-5371 Jaime Landman Urologic oncology/ endourology Orange 714-456-3330 Ross Moskowitz Urinary symptoms, prostate, kidney stones Orange 714-456-7005 Leah Nakamura Female pelvic medicine and reconstructive surgery Laguna Hills 949-855-1101 Karan Singh Minimally invasive and open urologic surgery Laguna Hills 949-855-1101 Neyssan Tebyani Robotic surgery, prostate, incontinence, kidney stones Laguna Hills 949-855-1101 Edward Uchio Urologic oncology Orange 714-456-6717

VASCULAR NEUROLOGY Shuichi Suzuki Stroke (hemorrhagic, intracranial, ischemic), neurointerventional surgery Orange 714-456-6966

➽ Maintain primary practice in O.C. for the past five years (post‑residency, fellowship training)

➽ Be in practice within specialty field for the past five years (post‑residency, fellowship training)

Applicants were required to meet at least two of these four criteria.

The Selection Committee determined whether the applicant met the criteria, and discretion was used.

Physician Leadership

➽ Recent (within past three years) positions as an elected or appointed member of a medical organization. Excludes full‑time paid administrative positions, though a paid position as a medical director is acceptable. ➽ Recent (within past three years) elected/appointed positions as a member of a peer-review organization/journal.

Teaching/Mentoring/Medical Research/Scientific Advances ➽ Recent (within past three years, with at least one in past year) medical school or university faculty appointment and/or involvement in teaching of other physicians, medical students, and pre‑med students, or other healthcare professionals on an ongoing basis. ➽ Delivering medical education (within past three years, with at least one in past year) ➽ Currently (within three years) active in peer‑reviewed clinical research activities, have unique skills within field of nomination. Pharmaceutical clinical trials do not qualify.

Humanitarian Service Current (within past three years, with at least one in past year) activities and names of affiliated organizations while serving as a volunteer physician outside applicant’s regular practice, not receiving compensation, or philanthropic activities supporting medicine. This does not include providing care as part of applicant’s regular practice for which applicant was not compensated.

Unique Contributions and Community Service ➽ Current (within one year) significant community leadership positions such as PTA president, district school board member, youth coach, scout leader, etc. ➽ Community service outside medicine, or other unique contributions

Orange County Medical Association Board of Directors, 2020-21 Jason Cord, M.D., president Christopher Celio, M.D., president-elect Vijay Dhar, M.D., secretary-treasurer Diana E. Ramos, M.D., MPH, immediate past president Eric H. Ball, M.D. Nikan Khatibi, D.O. Atashi Mandal, M.D. Shalini Shah, M.D. Crispina Chong-Han, M.D. – Southern California Permanente Medical Group

Norman J. Rosen, M.D., St. Joseph Heritage Medical Group Neha Savalia, M.D., St. Jude Heritage Medical Group William O. Woo, M.D., Southern California Permanente Medical Group Donald DeSanto II, M.D., resident representative Qingxing (Dawn) Liang, medical student co-representative Vihar Naik, medical student co-representative

Physicians of Excellence Selection Committee

Members of the OCMA Board of Directors and the Physicians of Excellence Selection Committee are not eligible to be selected as a Physician of Excellence.

William Woo, M.D. - chair, physician recognition committee; SCPMG board representative, OCMA; assistant chief of Family Medicine, Kaiser Permanente Orange County; volunteer clinical professor, Department of Family Medicine, UC Irvine; past president, California Academy of Family Physicians Orange County Chapter Jason Cord, M.D., president, OCMA; regional chair breast imaging, SCPMG; chief of radiology and interventional radiology, Orange County radiology, Southern California Permanente Regional Medical Group; government relations lead, Orange County, SCPMG Vivien Chan, M.D., DFAPA, DFAACAP; chief of psychiatry and mental health services,, student health center, UCI; clinical professor, department of psychiatry and human behavior, UCI Health; interim director, student mental health telehealth collborative UC office of the president; center for resiliency, wellness and education, Orange County Health Care Agency; American Academy of child and adolescent psychiatry, co-chair transitional age youth college student mental health committee

Dona Constantine, R.N., B.S., senior risk management and patient safety specialist, Cooperative of American Physicians Inc. Richard S. Frankenstein, M.D., past president, California Medical Association; past president OCMA Darla S. Holland, M.D., past president OCMA; assistant regional medical director, value demonstration, Southern California Permanente Medical Group; chair, regional credentials committee; Kaiser Permanente Southern California; physician market leader, national accounts, Kaiser Permanente Tom Loats, MSW, MPA, director, behavioral health services, St. Joseph Hospital (retired) Neha Savalia, M.D. – internal medicine physician; St. Jude Heritage Medical Group board representative, Orange County Medical Association Joanna Tan, M.D., past president, OCMA; board of trustees, California Medical Association; physician site medical director, St. Jude Heritage Medical Group; chair, physician wellness, Providence St. Joseph OCHD Jay Zubrin, M.D., past president, OCMA James Peterson, executive director, OCMA

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ENDODONTICS

TOP DENTISTS of

ORANGE COUNTY 2021

Wallis E. Andelin Huntington Beach 714-847-8488 Richard Angell III Newport Beach 949-640-0020 Steven W. Baba Fullerton 714-316-5811 David C. Beachler Orange 714-637-0976 Daniel J. Boehne Dana Point 949-441-5965 John Buoncristiani Corona Del Mar 949-763-3004 Robert J. Cavalieri Newport Beach 949-644-0595 William Y. Chen Fullerton 714-738-6651 Jason Cho Irvine 949-377-0299 Janice Chou Newport Beach 949-706-5080 Mark Ellis Orange 714-288-8565 Denny Y. Fang Irvine 949-751-2089 Fariborz Farsio Huntington Beach 714-847-3513 Daniel Fife Mission Viejo 949-273-5505 Patrick Garrett Garden Grove 714-799-2888

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DENTAL PROFESSIONALS CHOSEN BY THEIR PEERS AS SOME OF THE BEST IN OUR AREA

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Sam R. Gharib Irvine 949-857-3636 Joseph H. Greiner Anaheim 714-774-8360 Bruce R. Harkins Newport Beach 949-721-4007 Rodney D. Ida Tustin 714-547-8494

Lee R. Ingersoll Santa Ana 714-569-1128 Samuel H. Ip Rancho Santa Margarita 949-589-4819 Seyed R. IzadiDehkordi Lake Forest 949-305-0202 Lars Björn Jönsson Laguna Hills 949-581-8890 John Lies Garden Grove 714-799-2888 Saman Malkami Fullerton 714-871-8422 Fay Mansouri Irvine 949-540-9891 Steve N. McNicholas Laguna Hills 949-581-8890 Chetan K. Mehta Tustin 714-838-1238 Paul Nguyen Santa Ana 714-689-8168 Jacob S. Otis Newport Beach 949-644-0595 Jeffrey R. Pene Newport Beach 949-644-0595 Reid Pullen Brea 714-529-9029 Wyatt D. Simons San Clemente 949-498-2115 Douglas Szeto Lake Forest 949-305-0202 Charles Tatosian Mission Viejo 949-830-3132 Richard C. Wittenauer Newport Beach 949-729-2200 Jason G. Wong La Habra 562-266-3636

GENERAL DENTISTRY Ashraf Sami Abdelmalek Irvine 949-453-9800 Kareem Abraham Santa Ana 657-237-2274 Farzin Allameh Newport Coast 949-706-1711 Samira Amini Santa Ana 714-549-1248 Richard K. Amo Fullerton 714-992-0492 Audrey Andrade Garden Grove 714-893-7571 Lori Bagai Orange 714-602-4871 Rica R. Biagan Fountain Valley 714-887-4337 Brett Brazeal Huntington Beach 714-846-1414 Gilbert E. Cacho Anaheim 714-991-3926 Bruce Cairns Newport Beach 949-642-6880 Alexander Chang Irvine 949-679-1637 Briana Chavez Santa Ana 714-439-9800 Stephen H. Chou Fullerton 714-525-2338 Vanessa Cruz Mission Viejo 949-458-2088 Nicholas C. Davis Newport Beach 949-644-9211 Dimple Desai Newport Beach 949-647-4227 Jennifer Eli Lake Forest 949-916-9670

Jeff Flores Mission Viejo 949-682-7378 Nelly P. Fowler Santa Ana 714-558-8077 Maryam Ghasemyeh Santa Ana 714-547-9411

Andrew-Sunjun Kim Tustin 714-832-8000 Roy Kim Foothill Ranch 949-830-2003 Brian A. Lassiter Orange 714-997-2735

Jon Erik Glenn Newport Beach 949-644-0071

Edison C. Louie Anaheim 714-998-5710

Rolando O. Gonzalez Santa Ana 714-541-6333

George Maddox Newport Beach 949-548-5029

Brian Green Newport Beach 949-706-0777 Manreet P. Grewal Costa Mesa 714-545-0429 Ada Gruita Mission Viejo 949-427-8090 Denise Habjan Santa Ana 714-972-2827 Naz Haque Tustin 714-505-0123 Douglas J. Hauck Newport Beach 949-729-9950 Leland S. Hong Fullerton 714-525-8344 Ronald Housepian Costa Mesa 949-642-7495 Clementine C. Ignacio Anaheim 714-220-1032 Sarah Jebreil Irvine 949-825-6020

Marcos Magar Huntington Beach 714-968-4907 Shery Mansouri Irvine 949-748-7373 Kaitlyn Nguyen Orange 714-633-2562 Kaveh Niknia Newport Beach 949-650-6111 Michael J. Paquette Tustin 714-838-7561 Taylor Rice Irvine 949-238-6755 Scott L. Rice Irvine 949-238-6755 Jack Ringer Anaheim 714-974-0313 Jeffrey C. Robertson Irvine 714-838-7272 Marjan Roshangar Orange 714-639-9242

Kelli Junker Newport Beach 949-640-2970

Sepehr Aaron Saeedi Santa Ana 714-546-9999

Joseph Kabaklian Newport Beach 949-873-0022

Kurt Schneider Mission Viejo 949-380-0700

Armaghan Kayhan Irvine 949-559-6988

Geeta K. Seth Santa Ana 714-556-4740

Frank J. Shay Anaheim 714-776-7132

Simona C. Arcan Huntington Beach 714-897-3543

Ronald Shimoide Anaheim 714-635-8653

Eric Baker Dana Point 949-240-1789

Nicole Smith Huntington Beach 714-536-2383

Edward Balasanian Mission Viejo 949-586-7000

Peter T. Smrecek Jr. Newport Beach 949-303-1309 Andrew Spath Corona Del Mar 949-541-9382 Gregory Telson Tustin 714-544-2000 Kenneth Tjon Laguna Niguel 949-831-1402 Charles P. Tozzer Irvine 949-518-0688 Quan Tran Irvine 949-559-1814 Russell S. Uchizono Irvine 949-551-0885 Scott M. Watanabe Irvine 949-551-1443 J. Foster Weems Newport Beach 949-642-7998 Alison Wight Lake Forest 949-770-2077 Laura E. Wittenauer Newport Beach 949-640-5680 Michael Yang Tustin 714-547-9194 Sean H. Yu Irvine 949-552-5500

ORAL & MAXILLOFACIAL SURGERY Junil Ahn Aliso Viejo 949-619-8673

Michael P. Blum Anaheim 714-772-2200 Jeffrey M. Caputo Mission Viejo 949-586-7000 Adam T. Clark Aliso Viejo 949-202-4420 David R. Cummings Mission Viejo 949-586-7000 Steven D. Darmstadt Anaheim 714-635-7471 Sharo Fatehi Laguna Hills 949-472-3737 Bao-Thy N. Grant Orange 714-771-7677 David Hochwald Huntington Beach 714-766-6560 Keith Hoffmann Orange 714-639-1333 Austin D. Hoover Santa Ana 714-835-8873 Daniel Hsu Irvine 949-679-3470 Vivian Jui Irvine 949-727-4633 Young Jun Placentia 657-216-1617 Eric Kim Irvine 949-453-9797 Ryan Kriwanek Newport Beach 949-760-1661

Lawrence P. Lorenzi Newport Beach 949-760-1603 Richard A. Mandel Santa Ana 714-835-8873 Michael W. Marshall Huntington Beach 714-766-6560 Thomas Michaelis Newport Beach 949-760-1661 Daniel S. Miller Huntington Beach 714-897-3543 Steven A. Miyamoto Fullerton 714-525-1178

Dean Azzeh Huntington Beach 714-975-9368 Hal Barkate Newport Beach 949-722-9010 Douglas D. Baum Tustin 714-544-8030 Chi H. Bui Fountain Valley 714-962-8880 Chuck Carlson Huntington Beach 714-465-5065 Christopher Chau Brea 714-252-6868 Flora Chen Huntington Beach 714-593-1010

William F. Owen III Orange 714-744-8080 Sanford L. Ratner Santa Ana 714-835-7771 Nader K. Salib Mission Viejo 949-364-0250 Beau McKenzie Soares Anaheim 714-974-5906

Debra Cook Rancho Santa Margarita 949-589-7820 John DiGiovanni Newport Beach 949-640-0202 John T. Eli Lake Forest 949-855-8480 Glenn P. Frial Laguna Niguel 949-276-2105

David R. Telles Huntington Beach 714-766-6560

Bahar C. Ghafouri Irvine 949-786-7800

Craig C. Thiede Tustin 657-231-2880

Robert Gire La Habra 562-991-6697

Suzin Um Foothill Ranch 949-203-3177

Andrew T. Harner Huntington Beach 714-842-9933

Robert T. Wheeler Mission Viejo 949-586-7000

Cynthia Huang San Juan Capistrano 949-661-3380

Monty C. Wilson Santa Ana 714-835-7771 Randolph S. Young Yorba Linda 714-961-0907

Sage M. Humphries Orange 714-997-5961

ORTHODONTICS

Hideki Ikeda Garden Grove 714-893-7539

Tarek Abousheta Irvine 949-786-7800

Jared Jacobsen Anaheim Hills 714-637-6700

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TOP DENTISTS OF O.C. 2021 Hedi Kermani Newport Beach 949-640-5050

Thomas P. Rose Fountain Valley 714-964-0021

Phyllis Kawada La Habra 562-690-3750

Enoch Kim Irvine 949-472-9155

Simon Shung Irvine 949-264-3314

Tra Le Tustin 714-368-3334

Brian Luong Santa Ana 714-586-5746

Noland D. Soo Huntington Beach 714-842-7775

Clara Lee Irvine 949-786-0800

Michael S. Lyons Placentia 714-993-3500

Heidi Starnes Newport Beach 949-720-8145

Yvonne Lee Irvine 949-786-0800

Matthew MacGinnis Fullerton 714-253-5333

Richard Ting Rancho Santa Margarita 949-459-2882

Harvey Lee Irvine 949-885-9300

Nooshin Majd Fullerton 714-871-8445

Sophia Updike Irvine 949-870-9713

Lauren Manfred Fountain Valley 714-963-8931

Steven R. Wynn Newport Beach 949-642-2626

Evelyn Y. Maruko Anaheim Hills 714-685-3890

Christopher A. Zachary Laguna Niguel 949-831-5500

Shawn L. Miller Orange 714-639-1061 Lili Mirtorabi Huntington Park 844-757-9799 Won Moon Fullerton 714-253-5333 Howard M. Nakamura Trabuco Canyon 949-858-4626 Philip Matthew Nisco Fountain Valley 714-979-1400 Vicki E. Okamoto Costa Mesa 714-546-5170 Taylor M. Olsen San Juan Capistrano 949-542-7799 James Passamano Irvine 949-552-5542 Robert Passamano Irvine 949-552-5542 Bill Redmond Laguna Niguel 949-495-0600

Jim Zahrowski Tustin 714-544-5345

PEDIATRIC DENTISTRY Leslie Butler Fullerton 714-680-9500 Anna Chand Irvine 949-786-0800 Carolyn E. Chong Irvine 949-653-2828 Nasem M. Dunlop Foothill Ranch 949-668-0686 Bozhena Fisher Newport Beach 949-640-0501 John A. Guijon Huntington Beach 714-847-2566 Geoffrey Hersch Newport Beach 949-644-0611 Brian Hong Fullerton 714-992-5437

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Kathleen S. Lim Tustin 714-838-9120 Christian C. Lopez Newport Beach 949-777-5902 Rabin Marfatia Irvine 949-299-1111 Laura McCormack Irvine 949-252-9950 Jeanne Nguyen Rancho Santa Margarita 949-858-5150 David H. Okawachi Anaheim 714-635-1170 Mary Regina Pham Placentia 714-528-8252 Brian J. Saunders Yorba Linda 714-996-2200 Amit A. Shah Huntington Beach 714-698-9950 Eddie Surger Newport Beach 949-640-0501 Sam Wu Mission Viejo 949-581-5800 Shaul Yehezkel Irvine 949-559-0674

PERIODONTICS Glenn Y. Arima Los Alamitos 562-598-3383

BOTOX: NOT JUST FOR WRINKLES ou can get Botox at a med spa or dermatology practice, but what about a dentist’s office? While the injectable is popular for erasing forehead furrows, it can also help eliminate jaw pain. Learn more with Jeff rey Nguyen, an oral and maxillofacial surgeon at Irvine Oral Surgery & Dental Implant Center.

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How is Botox used in dentistry?

It’s an off-label use for temporomandibular (TMJ) disorders. It’s very effective for relieving mild facial pain or clenching and grinding. When it comes to TMJ disorders, there is conservative therapy, such as mouth guards, and joint replacement surgery, with a variety of minimally invasive treatments in between.

Botox is minimally invasive. Some people use muscle relaxants for weeks at a time, but they don’t have a localized effect like Botox does.

How does it work?

It’s the same thing as using Botox for wrinkles in the face. Dynamic wrinkles are caused by the facial muscles creating folds in the skin, and Botox has a paralytic effect to decrease wrinkles. It has the same effect on the joints in the lower part of the face. This can help improve joint condition and reduce grinding, pressure, and inflammation in the joints.

What’s a typical session?

About 25 units of Botox are injected into each cheek muscle. It reaches peak effectiveness in about two weeks, and the procedure is repeated every four to eight months. It’s a quick 10- to 15-minute procedure.

—Anastacia Grenda

PRACTICING DENTISTRY DURING A PANDEMIC

Michael J. Arzouman Orange 714-744-9100

Jeffrey J. McCullough Los Alamitos 714-484-8700

Steven J. Bounds Irvine 949-857-1053

Robert B. McLeod Costa Mesa 949-548-8287

hat has been the most striking thing about the COVID-19 pandemic for dentist Alan Gonzalez? Witnessing, in real time, the importance of accurate, science-based information from trusted sources.

“Research-based information is what medical professionals use to develop appropriate protocols, and the effective implementation of these protocols relies upon the population’s trust in these valued, scientific sources,” says Gonzalez, who practices at Newport Beach Dental Associates.

Justin Braga Huntington Beach 714-587-9094

Marlene A. Miller Tustin 714-544-5337

Nicholas Caplanis Mission Viejo 949-899-6316

Richard K. Parris Orange 714-673-1600

John U. Choi Fullerton 714-449-8650

Mark J. Redd Laguna Woods 949-581-6641

Donald S. Clem III Fullerton 714-441-0436

Peter A. Russo Huntington Beach 714-842-2515

Mark A. Dougherty Yorba Linda 714-993-1194

Ajay B. Setya Mission Viejo 949-482-6089

Ramyar Elyassian Tustin 714-656-4885

Stephen Shepherd Tustin 714-544-2220

Nooshin Ghayoumi Irvine 949-502-8844

Rasheed Simjee Tustin 714-508-2513

Rebecca Hart Tustin 714-544-2220

Nelson T. Yen Fullerton 714-441-0436

Jacinthe M. Paquette Newport Beach 949-760-6288

Robert C. Hirst Mission Viejo 949-482-6089

John S. Yun Anaheim 714-502-6990

Valentina Redden La Habra 562-697-1229

Stephen Kallaos Lake Forest 949-770-9355

PROSTHODONTICS

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Is there an anecdote that illustrates your pandemic experience?

Several patients asked to postpone treating things like acute infections because of fear. We had to reassure them that the potential damage from the infection posed a greater threat to their well-being than coming into a sterile, highly controlled medical environment for the appropriate treatment.

What safety measures have you implemented?

Early on, routine cleanings and nonemergency procedures were stopped as we awaited CDC guidance on how to keep patients and staff safe. Now we are back to offering a full range of services—including examinations, cleanings, and more complex dental procedures—all with the new protocols in place. These include limiting the number of patients we see daily; temperature checks; limiting (the number of) patients in our waiting room; heightened sterilization techniques; and physical barriers for patients and staff.

Why is routine dental care important even during a pandemic?

Patients can prevent more complicated procedures by continuing with cleanings and routine examinations. There’s a connection between oral health and general health, specifically, the body’s immune response. Research has demonstrated that neglecting your oral health can compromise the immune system and affect your overall health, including your cardiovascular system.

—Anastacia Grenda

Kian Kar Mission Viejo 949-899-6316 Iman Madi Mission Viejo 949-899-6316

Stephen G. Alfano Newport Beach 949-673-7820 Chien-Ho Chen La Habra 562-691-8822 Jesse M. Duncan Huntington Beach 714-846-1386

David W. Eggleston Newport Beach 949-640-5680 Mark A. George Orange 714-953-1000 David L. Guichet Orange 714-771-7555 Gregory Guichet Orange 714-771-7555 David S. Hahn Irvine 949-654-3601 Eugene Kim Buena Park 714-994-2501 Nelson Lowe Santa Ana 714-550-7474 Gianmarco O’Brien Orange 714-953-1000 Kent T. Ochiai Tustin 714-542-9606

Evangelos Rossopoulos Huntington Beach 714-841-2319 Robert L. Simon Fullerton 714-525-5200 Jean Wu Newport Beach 949-760-6288

To help you find top dental professionals, Orange Coast used a professional marketing company, PRS, to identify the Top Dentists in Orange County. It surveyed practitioners in general and pediatric, oral and maxillofacial surgery, orthodontics, periodontics, prosthodontics, and endodontics, asking them to reveal the best dental professionals in this area. These Top Dentists have been scrutinized for the legitimacy of their licenses as well as their status with the Dental Board of California.

The professionals listed herein were selected by their peers in a survey conducted by Professional Research Services Company of Troy, Michigan.

Professionals may be screened and selected through the verification of licensing and review of any infractions through various applicable boards, agencies, and rating services. For further information, visit prscom.com or email PRS at spinkhasova@hour-media.com.

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Looking and feeling your best is an attainable goal in every decade of life.

Making smart choices when it comes to diet, exercise and stress management are great places to start. You can also prioritize self-care, stay current on wellness exams and partner with trusted health and lifestyle experts to help you live life with energy and vitality. In this special section, we outline a decade-by-decade approach to help you do just that!

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TRIUMPH IN YOUR 20S s a young adult, time and youth are on your side. Establishing healthy habits now in an investment in your future that will pay big dividends down the line.

Practice skin protection. Signs of sun damage include skin discoloration (brown spots, red spots), wrinkles, rough skin, and potentially pre-cancerous and cancerous lesions.

California Skin Institute recommends you see one of their board-certified dermatologists for a full-body skin check.

Learn more at californiaskininstitute.com Streamline your socials. Taking a break from social media and other online activities can reduce stress, lower blood pressure and improve your sleep. Make it a practice to turn off your device at least an hour before bed and use the time to meditate, crack open a book or begin keeping a journal.

Pamper your feet. Rainbow® Sandals are created by hand, using specially formulated glue to keep the layers together and the straps in place. Personally crafted with various densities of sponge rubber that mold to your feet, these supremely comfortable sandals will quickly become your go-to favorites. The reputation of making quality and comfortable sandals being passed from customer to customer is how Rainbow® has grown to be the popular sandal they are today. Learn more at Rainbowsandals.com Enjoy unparalleled healthcare. As Orange County’s only academic health system, UCI Health delivers lifesaving medicine, groundbreaking research and breakthrough innovations to meet the toughest health challenges. UCI is the first to provide such leading-edge treatments as adult bone marrow transplantation and life-sustaining heart procedures to Orange County residents and offer the most early-phase cancer clinical trials in our region. When it opens in June, UCI’s newest outpatient medical complex in Laguna Hills will offer all the expertise and advanced care that only UCI Health can provide - from cardiology, digestive diseases, dermatology and neurology to pain management, integrative health and all surgery services - in one convenient location. UCI Health stops at nothing to help you and your families live your best lives. Learn more at ucihealth.org 116 Ora nge C o ast • June 2021

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According to Dr. Clarke, 40 percent of the general population will experience chronic pain during their lifetime.

“I see this as a promising treatment for so many conditions, including slipped discs, pinched nerves, fibromyalgia, and a host of chronic pain disorders,” says Dr. Clarke. “It has the capability to tap into the feedback loop in the nerve, unlocking the door to a pain-free life. Best of all, this new medical technology doesn’t impair cognitive function the way long term use of pain medication does. This is the alternative we have been looking for.”

Teryn Clarke, MD and Ivar E. Roth, DPM/MPH

NEWPORT BEACH DOCTOR DISCOVERS A MEDICAL ADVANCE FOR CURING CHRONIC PAIN

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The pain in Jeff Goffman’s injured thumb was so debilitating, he had planned to have surgery.

William Manrow had eight back surgeries but still complained of sciatica and uncomfortable stiffness in his legs.

These patients and many more are no longer feeling discomfort thanks to a newly developed treatment administered by Dr. Ivar Roth, Hoag Hospital’s highly accredited Founding Chairman of Podiatric Surgery.

The treatment, trademarked as PAINCUR™ entails several injections of an FDA approved drug into the exactly pinpointed base of the nerve. Alleviation of pain is almost immediate and long lasting or permanent, according to patient testimonials.

Part acupuncture, derived from wisdom of the ages, part state-of-the-art medical technology, using an advanced drug, and part intuitive medical knowledge, derived from Dr. Roth’s vast experience and expertise in his specialty field, this new treatment is viewed as a revolutionary and long awaited alternative to other forms of pain mitigation that can be addictive, invasive or cause unwanted side effects.

Dr. Roth explains the methodology of this newly developed protocol, saying, “There is a neurological connection that exists between the foot and other parts of the body, including the knee, hip, back and sciatic region. The same neurological connection also exists between the hand and upper body parts. By applying treatment to the nerve endings in the hand, we have been able to remediate pain in the shoulders, neck and even the hand itself."

Jeff Goffman, a recent patient, claims his chronic thumb pain was remediated immediately upon treatment. “I tried everything, including PRP, months of rehab, and consultations with an orthopedic surgeon. The pain was so debilitating, I was ready to try surgery,” he says.

“After the first treatment, it was like the pain had never even existed.”

“My pain was so severe that I could not sit for more than a few minutes,” says Manrow, who, after treatment, got much welcome relief from his debilitating discomfort. “The improvement of my condition is remarkable.”

With the efficacy of the treatment proven over and over again, Dr. Roth reached out to his trusted colleague and respected Newport Beach neurologist, Dr. Teryn Clarke, who immediately recognized the value of this protocol and has since joined Dr. Roth to administer this effective method of pain alleviation to her patients.

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So far, 100 percent of Dr. Roth’s patients claimed to have their pain significantly diminished or totally remediated after completion of the PAINCUR™ protocol. “I knew this had the potential to cure pain but even I was surprised that it has been successful on every single patient I have injected,” says Dr. Roth, whose office staff has extensively interviewed each patient to determine the treatment’s efficacy.

Relieving pain with the PAINCUR™ method is the first step of treatment for many of Dr. Roth’s patients. A very important aspect of this treatment is to also take care of the underlying cause of pain, according to Dr. Roth.

“Foot, leg, knee, hip and back pain is typically rooted in improper function of the foot,” explains Dr. Roth, who has developed a unique orthotic to correct the gait and improve posture.

“When the foot positioning is corrected, the hip sinks back into its socket and the back straightens out. This restored alignment remediates the stress that otherwise inflicts the foot, joints, leg and back.

As a foot specialist I have worked with so many patients seeking to restore the quality of life that comes with pain free mobility. Being able to offer a revolutionary and highly sophisticated treatment option that works is truly gratifying.”

If you are suffering from pain call Dr. Roth’s office to schedule a free consultation and complimentary initial first test shot.

Patient testimonials available to view on YouTube: PainCur. Dr. Ivar E. Roth DPM/MPH Concierge Podiatry and Spa 495 Old Newport Boulevard, Suite 300 Newport Beach, CA 92663 949.650.1147 | www.paincur.net

• Highly accredited and trained in foot and ankle surgery at Mt. Sinai Hospital of Chicago with world-renowned podiatrist Dr. Lowell Scott Weil Sr. • Founding Chairman of Podiatric Surgery at Hoag Hospital of Newport Beach.

• First podiatrist awarded full orthopedic privileges for foot and ankle surgery at Hoag Hospital, Newport Beach.

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Protect your mental wellness.

Stepping Forward Counseling Center (SFCC), LLC is recognized as an excellent mental health organization offering a safe space for children and young adults who are struggling with neuro-biological disorders, emotional issues or mental illnesses, such as Bipolar Disorder, Conduct Disorder, ADHD/ ADD, OCD, Anxiety, and Depression.

With Orange County locations in Irvine and Yorba Linda SFCC has a highly compassionate and knowledgeable team of mental health specialists who are experts in the evaluation and treatment of emotional and mental ailments. SFCC is passionate about helping young children, adolescents and their families improve their quality of life. Learn more at steppingforwardcounselingcenter.com

Manage post-surgical pain. Dr. Stephen Garber is an anesthesiologist and medical director in Laguna Hills and a consultant of Pacira BioSciences, Inc. His experience includes using a nonopioid pain option called EXPARELR to relieve pain and reduce opioid use, particularly for women following C-section surgery. “Patients are going home sooner and reporting better pain relief with limited opioid use,” he says.

“EXPAREL can also provide pain relief for other surgical procedures.” For more information visit EXPAREL.com/safety.

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Achieve your dream of starting a family.

HRC Fertility has been dedicated to working with aspiring parents to achieve their dream of building a family since 1988. Their Fertility Specialists provide world-class and compassionate care in state-of-the-art facilities, while creating fertility packages that not only make your dreams accessible but offer comprehensive care. Visit havingbabies.com or call 1-866-HRC-4IVF to learn about their nine convenient locations including Newport Beach, Fullerton, Laguna Beach and Oceanside.

Perfect your smile. Dr. Kareem Abraham loves making people smile. As a dentist, he educates his patients about their oral health, as well as how to keep their teeth and smile healthy and strong for years to come. At LifeTime Smiles of OC, his state-of-the-art practice located in Santa Ana, Dr. Abraham provides comprehensive and advanced dental treatments using innovative technology and techniques. Without question, he is passionate about educating his patients regarding their oral health, as well as how to keep their teeth and smile vibrant and strong for years to come.

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Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon Dr. Steven A. Miyamoto specializes in using growth factors and stem cells to expedite healing after surgery. His practice includes pinhole surgery for gingival recession, wisdom teeth removal, diagnosing and treating facial pain, facial injuries and Osteonecrosis, as well as dental implant and bone grafting procedures. He completed his residency in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery at the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey after graduating from UCLA Dental School. Dr. Miyamoto teaches continuing education classes, and serves as general anesthesia inspector for the California Dental Board along with volunteering at several other professional committee boards.

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When should I see a neurosurgeon for my neck or back pain?

If you are experiencing ongoing neck pain, back pain, shooting pain, numbness, tingling, difficulty walking, weakness, or dropping objects, it is probably a good idea to schedule an evaluation with a board-certified and fellowship trained neurosurgeon. An evaluation can be a valuable opportunity to be examined and educated regarding spine and nerve issues.

What are my surgical and non-surgical options for nerve pain?

Q&A WITH DANIEL S. YANNI, MD, FAANS

Dr. Daniel S. Yanni is a board certified spine fellowship trained neurosurgeon and is also one of the few surgeons in the country who specializes in Minimally Invasive and Complex Spine Surgery. Rated number one by his peers and patients alike, Dr. Yanni continues to research and develop new innovative approaches to surgery at his Disc Comfort, Inc. practice in Newport Beach.

1501 Superior Avenue, Suite 214 Newport Beach, CA 92663 949.515.0051 yannimd.com

There are a wide spectrum of options spanning nonsurgical and surgical options. “I got your back” is not just a slogan for us but a mantra. As a core component of a comprehensive spine multidisciplinary team approach, it is important to be evaluated prior to being referred out to pain management, physical therapy, nutritionist/dietician, chiropractic care, or acupuncture, to help establish a baseline and guide that team approach to the patient. Physical examination is an important aspect of evaluation as frequently patients may not appreciate the severity of weakness or changes in reflexes that could signify nerve or spinal cord injury.

Since fixing nerves is still in evolution, surgery offers the rare opportunity to provide them with the best environment to recover. The longer a nerve is damaged, the less likely it is to recover.

How has spine surgery evolved?

Quite a bit! Today there are many options available when it comes to spine surgery. Minimally invasive options can help you return to work and daily activities sooner. In my practice, I look at all of the available options including minimally invasive, complex, or hybrid options based on your specific concerns and the desired outcome to make the best recommendation for your situation. My job is to tailor the treatment to each patient’s unique needs and accomplish the surgical goal with minimal tissue trauma. I take a whole-person approach to treating patients with spinal disorders and to get them back on their feet as quickly—and painlessly—as possible.

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Tell us about the pain management protocol you have implemented for patients.

As an anesthesiologist for nearly 40 years, I’m often looking for innovative healthcare solutions that can provide patients with an optimal recovery experience.

This includes researching and applying new ways to manage pain after surgery. For women undergoing C-sections, I’ve been using a non-opioid option called EXPAREL® (bupivacaine liposome injectable suspension) to relieve pain and reduce opioid use.

How does EXPAREL work?

EXPAREL is a long-acting local anesthetic that is used by your doctor during surgery to help control pain following your procedure. It’s designed to slowly release into the body over time to manage pain in the first few days following surgery – when pain is often at its peak.

Q&A WITH STEPHEN GARBER, MD Dr. Stephen Garber is an anesthesiologist and medical director in Laguna Hills, CA. Dr. Garber has over 39 years of experience in the medical field and is passionate about making important changes in his practice to help turn the tide of opioid overprescribing.

Dr. Garber is a paid consultant of Pacira BioSciences, Inc.

How has this option benefited your patients?

Since using EXPAREL, our C-section patients are going home sooner and reporting better pain relief with limited opioid use. Some of my patients have had multiple C-sections, and many say they experienced a smoother recovery with EXPAREL compared to opioids alone.

Is EXPAREL used in other surgeries?

Yes, EXPAREL can provide pain relief in procedures ranging from total joint replacements to hysterectomies.

For more information on EXPAREL, including safety and prescribing information, visit EXPAREL.com/safety.

EXPAREL® (bupivacaine liposome injectable suspension) is indicated for single-dose infiltration in patients aged 6 years and older to produce postsurgical local analgesia and in adults as an interscalene brachial plexus nerve block to produce postsurgical regional analgesia. Safety and efficacy have not been established in other nerve blocks.

muscle twitching, blurred vision, itching, and rapid heartbeat.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION EXPAREL (bupivacaine liposome injectable suspension) should not be used in obstetrical paracervical block anesthesia.

EXPAREL is not recommended to be used in patients younger than 6 years old for injection into the wound, for patients younger than 18 years old for injection near a nerve, and/or in pregnant women.

In studies in adults where EXPAREL was injected into a wound, the most common side effects were nausea, constipation, and vomiting.

Tell your health care provider if you or your child has liver disease, since this may affect how the active ingredient (bupivacaine) in EXPAREL is eliminated from the body.

In studies in adults where EXPAREL was injected near a nerve, the most common side effects were nausea, fever, and constipation.

EXPAREL should not be injected into the spine, joints, or veins.

In the study where EXPAREL was given to children, the most common side effects were nausea, vomiting, constipation, low blood pressure, low number of red blood cells,

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EXPAREL can cause a temporary loss of feeling and/or loss of muscle movement. How much and how long the loss of feeling and/or muscle movement depends on where and how much of EXPAREL was injected and may last for up to 5 days.

The active ingredient in EXPAREL can affect the nervous system and the cardiovascular system; may cause an allergic reaction; may cause damage if injected into the joints; and can cause a rare blood disorder.

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Kareem Abraham, DDS, FAGD, MAGD LifeTime Smiles of OC

Dr. Kareem Abraham loves making people smile. As a dentist, he educates his patients about their oral health. LifeTime Smiles of OC, his modernized, state-of-the-art practice located in Santa Ana, was established in 1979 by Dr. Carl Smetko. Today, Dr. Abraham provides comprehensive and advanced dental treatments using conservative yet innovative technology and techniques. Without question, he is passionate about educating his patients regarding their oral health, as well as how to keep their teeth and smile vibrant and strong for years to come. In a nutshell, Dr. Abraham loves helping people!

“I enjoy getting to know each of my patients and learning about their lives,” he says. “Hearing about a person’s hobbies, interests and lifestyle gives me insight into dental care options that will work for their specific situation.”

Dr. Abraham takes a personalized approach to dental care with each patient. Whether he is offering advanced preventive care, restorative work, conservative cosmetic dentistry or complex aesthetic care, his attention is always attuned to patient’s unique needs and goals. With a practice that specializes in providing general, restorative, cosmetic, and periodontal dental treatments, as well as several sleep dentistry options, Dr. Abraham treats patients of all ages. For those wanting to enhance the aesthetic appearance of their smiles, Dr. Abraham offers smile makeovers, dental bonding, veneers, teeth whitening, and Invisalign. As a part of restorative dentistry, he performs fullmouth reconstruction, tooth extractions, root canal therapy, and the placement of dental implants. Additionally, Dr. Abraham provides treatment for periodontal disease and offers oral appliance therapy as a part of sleep/breathing disorders treatment plans.

Throughout his 15-plus year career, Dr. Abraham has developed a special interest in helping people with sleep apnea and TMJ problems that led him to pursue and complete a part-time residency at the UCLA School of Dentistry in the specialty area of Dental Sleep Medicine and Orofacial Pain and TMJ Dysfunction.

The treatment option is an oral appliance therapy. Based on specific circumstances, oral appliance therapy can be the ultimate solution for managing snoring and sleep apnea.

A perfectionist by nature, Dr. Abraham continually challenges himself to stay current with the latest technology, training and trends in dentistry to provide the best treatment. Currently, Dr. Abraham has research published through the University of Minnesota Dental School regarding an improved bonding strength for fi llings. “For me dentistry is the perfect combination of art and science. I’m passionate about using those two approaches in helping my patients attain and maintain a dazzling and healthy smile.”

720 N. Tustin Avenue, Suite 102 Santa Ana, CA 92705 714-660-7804 / lifetimesmilesoc.com

CERTIFICATIONS Mastership from The Academy of General Dentistry ( MAGD ) Fellowship from The Academy of General Dentistry ( FAGD ) Certification for Dental Laser from The Academy of Laser Dentistry Post Graduate Certificate in Contemporary Conservative Esthetic Dentistry, University of Minnesota Mini- Residency in Dental Sleep Medicine, UCLA Memberships The American Dental Association The Academy of General Dentistry The American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine Academy of Clinical Sleep Disorders Disciplines Spear Dental Study Club

Newport Beach Dental Study Club Seattle Dental Study Club The California Dental Association The Orange County Dental Society The Minnesota Dental Association

MEMBERSHIPS The American Dental Association The Academy of General Dentistry The American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine Academy of Clinical Sleep Disorders Disciplines Spear Dental Study Club Newport Beach Dental Study Club Seattle Dental Study Club The California Dental Association The Orange County Dental Society The Minnesota Dental Association

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How is SFCC helping counteract the COVID slide?

The unprecedented challenges of the past year have had an impact on children’s mental health. The long-term impacts are still unknown, children need social and emotional support to be able to build essential self-management skills, resilience, and meaningful connections. The nuances of sportsmanship, interpreting body language, and understanding interpersonal space need the real world to explore and experience, not the virtual world to be able to navigate successfully through life.

SFCC allows clients to interact on various levels with peers in a safe setting allowing for social distancing. Our programs are individualized to the family’s and client’s goals. In our programs, clients work on social and emotional skills, self-awareness, coping skills, friendship skills, and problem-solving skills.

Our kind and nonjudgmental clinicians are passionate about the mental health needs of children and their families. They support families to find the best version of themselves by providing the foundation for social and emotional growth.

How can parents help their children with anxiety or depression?

Q&A WITH GARY PEDNEAULT, MD Dr. Gary Pedneault is the head of Psychiatry at Stepping Forward Counseling Center’s (SFCC) California locations. Dr. Pedneault has in-depth knowledge of diagnosing, treating, and managing behavior disorders associated with mental health.

Dr. Pedneault’s treatments focus on effectively developing and implementing core treatment plans with SFCC’s multi-disciplinary team. Boston-born, Dr. Pedneault moved to California in 1990 and did his Postgraduate studies in Child Psychiatry at HarborUCLA Medical Center.

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Parents should be aware of any changes in their child’s behavior, appetite, sleep, and internet/social media browsing to identify if there might be a problem. Ask questions, have open and honest dialogue. Validate your child’s feelings, don’t tell your child how they should feel. Provide an environment where they are comfortable communicating. Teach your child coping skills such as breathing techniques and journaling. Exercising is proven to help lower feelings of anxiety and depression.

Encourage your family to spend time together. Something as simple as taking a walk through the neighborhood can be beneficial not only to the child but the whole family. Be mindful of your child’s nutrition to prevent long-term effects on their health.

When should parents consider getting help?

Traditionally schools are a primary and essential piece for identifying mental, emotional, and behavioral concerns as teachers, counselors, and coaches have been trained to identify children that may need more help. In remote or hybrid educational settings these issues or concerns may go unnoticed due to the decrease in daily interactions. It is important for parents to be more aware of any behavior changes during this time.

Any time is the right time to get professional help, therapists can provide your family the tools to cope. Parents should consider getting help when their child stops doing the activities that used to bring them joy or when their child’s big feelings start interfering with daily life. If a parent feels they have exhausted all avenues or feel overwhelmed they should seek help.

What programs are available at SFCC?

SFCC has an Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP), Partial Care Day Program (PCP), and Summer Clinically Advanced Multi-Modality Program (C.A.M.P.). Our services include individual therapy, family therapy, group therapy, and psychiatric services. We provide a safe space for children and adolescents who are struggling with neuro-biological disorders, emotional issues, or mental illnesses.

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FEELING FIT IN YOUR 40S s you embrace mid-life, be sure to stay on top of routine physicals and maintain an active lifestyle.

Be a lifelong learner. Boost your brain fitness by taking up a new hobby, learning a new skill or even perfecting a foreign language.

Prioritize parenting and keep kids safe. Before COVID-19 spread to Southern California a little more than a year ago, CHOC convened a command center to ensure a wellcoordinated response. New safety measures were immediately implemented and new resources, including mental health support and a free 24/7 nurse helpline 1-844-GET-CHOC, were developed. CHOC continues to ensure children have access to safe, quality care, from well checks to specialty visits.

CHOC’s defenders of childhood will stop at nothing to keep kids happy and healthy. Learn more at choc.org.

Resist negativity. Read something inspirational each day and incorporate personal affirmations into your daily routine.

Take care of little teeth. Your kids deserve exceptional dental care. Little Heroes Pediatric Dentistry in Laguna Hills offers high quality kids dentistry, in a warm and friendly environment. At Little Heroes, pain free dentistry is possible using advancements such as Nitrous Oxide, Oral sedation and Single tooth anesthesia. Doctor Azi Ardakani has created a positive and happy place where every kid can’t wait to go back.

With her almost superhuman expertise and fun personality, you are sure to be impressed by your child’s oral health and brilliant smile. Learn more at hlittleheroespediatric.com.

Get the care you need when you need it most.

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his is the decade to break through past limitations. Train for triathlon, take a solo road trip, publish that first novel. Make your fifth decade one to remember!

Feed your creativity. Paint, write, garden, cook, sew, redecorate a room–you might discover a new passion!

Put women’s wellness first.

With locations throughout Orange County, Kaiser Permanente Women’s Health Services offers comprehensive screenings, services, and educational classes for every woman of every age.

Whether it’s an OB/GYN (obstetrician/ gynecologist), a certified nurse midwife, or a nurse practitioner, it’s important for women to form a partnership with a trusted health care partner for advice, support, and compassionate care. As leaders in preventative health care, Kaiser Permanente’s goal is to help women better understand each stage of their journey and provide guidance in choosing best treatment options.

Visit kp.org/orangecounty for more information.

Take care of your spine. “We got your back” is more than a slogan for Dr. Daniel S. Yanni is a spine fellowship trained neurosurgeon in Newport Beach.

Dr. Yanni is also one of the few surgeons in the country who specializes in Minimally Invasive and Complex Spine Revision Surgery. Rated number one by his peers and patients alike, Dr. Yanni continues to research and develop new innovative approaches to surgery at his Disc Comfort, Inc. practice in Newport Beach. Learn more at yannimd.com.

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Beach, European Optical offers an international collection of eyewear to fit every face and personality. Their staff is ABOC licensed opticians with over 30 years of experience. Lab work is done on the premises for quick turnaround. Learn more at europeanopticalinc.com

Azi Ardakani, DDS

Little Heroes of Orange County Pediatric Dentistry Voted one of the most caring pediatric dentists by her peers, Dr. Azi strives to create a modern, pain-free, eco-friendly and kind environment at Little Heroes Dentistry. Making every child feel special during their visit.

Growing up in Orange County, her passion for healthcare developed by attending UC Irvine earning her degree in Biological Science. Graduating top of her class, she continued her Doctorate education at UCLA School of Dentistry. After becoming a proud Dental Surgeon, she expanded her education in field of Pediatric Dentistry and Child Behavior receiving her Pediatric Dental residency certification as the Chief of her class from NYU College of Dental Medicine. She is active as Assistant Professor in the Department of Epidemiology and Health Promotions at NYU, and a member of American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, American Dental Association and California Dental Association.

She truly believes Children are our Heroes, and she’s committed to take real good care of her Heroes.

26534 Moulton Pkwy, Suite C Laguna Hills, CA 92653 949-342-1484 LittleHeroesPediatric.com info@LittleHeroesPediatric.com

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elax – you’ve earned it. Now is the time to enjoy some well-earned leisure pursuits, explore volunteer opportunities and pursue personal passions.

Walk it off. Studies show a brisk daily walk can help you maintain a healthy weight, strengthen muscles and bones, improve coordination and even boost your mood.

Consider a total-care community.

Guided by university experts, Belmont Village Senior Living features a signature blend of hospitality and amenities combined with premier programs for health and wellness including the award-winning Circle of Friends for mild to moderate memory loss. Residents enjoy an unparalleled dining experience, onsite fitness and therapy services, a robust calendar of activities, and support of a licensed nurse and well-trained staff onsite 24/7.

To learn more, visit belmontvillage. com/LosAngeles.

Safeguard your smile. Dr. Steven Miyamoto offers a full scope of Oral and Maxillofacial surgery with expertise ranging from wisdom teeth surgery with stem cells to speed up your healing to dental implants to replace missing teeth. His practice can diagnose and treat facial pain, facial injuries, TMJ disorders, and perform a full range of dental implant and bone

grafting procedures. Proponents of the latest technology, including computerguided surgery, growth factors and stem cells technology, Dr. Miyamoto offers world-class dental care for his patients. With Dr. Miyamoto’s decades of experience and knowledge of new dental technologies, your family’s oral health is in the best of hands. Learn more at fullertonoralsurgery.com.

Live pain free. Newport Beach Doctor Discovers A Medical Advance for Curing Chronic Pain – PAINCUR™. Ivar E. Roth, DPM/ MPH of Concierge Podiatry & Spa has partnered with Teryn Clarke, MD - Neurology specialist in Newport Beach to bring you Dr. Roth’s exclusive PainCur™ treatment for neck, shoulder, elbow, hands, back, hip, leg, knee, and ankle pain. Consultation and first treatment are FREE. Call 949-6501147 to make your appointment today and start living your life pain-free with PainCur™. paincur.net June 2021 • Or a nge Coast 127

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Mission Hospital 27700 Medical Ctr. Rd., 5th Fl. Mission Viejo, CA 92691 (949) 364-1400 -------------------City of Hope 1601 Avocado Ave. Newport Beach, CA 92660 (949) 763-2204 cityofhope.org -------------------Concierge Podiatry & Spa 495 Old Newport Blvd., Ste. 300 Newport Beach, CA 92663 (949) 650-1147 conciergepodiatryspa.com -------------------Daniel S. Yanni, MD, FAANS 1501 Superior Ave., Ste. 214 Newport Beach, CA 92663 (949) 515-0051 yannimd.com -------------------European Optical 1294 S. Coast Hwy., Ste. C Laguna Beach, CA 92651 (949) 494-6106 europeanopticalinc.com -------------------Fullerton Oral Surgery 113 W. Amerige Ave. Fullerton, CA 92832 (714) 525-1178 fullertonoralsurgery.com -------------------HRC Fertility 1-866-HRC-4IVF havingbabies.com 500 Superior Ave., Ste. 210 Newport Beach, CA 92663 1950 Sunnycrest Dr., Ste. 2400 Fullerton, CA 92835 23961 Calle de la Magdalena Ste. 503 Laguna Hills, CA 92653

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Anaheim Medical Center 3440 E. La Palma Avenue Anaheim, CA 92806 Irvine Medical Center 6640 Alton Parkway Irvine, CA 92618 More locations, visit kaiserpermanente.org

-------------------LifeTime Smiles of OC 720 N. Tustin Ave., Ste. 102 Santa Ana, CA 92705 (714) 660-7804 lifetimesmilesoc.com

Long Beach Medical Center 2801 Atlantic Ave. Long Beach, CA 90806 (562) 933-2000 memorialcare.org/longbeach Orange Coast Medical Center 18111 Brookhurst St. Fountain Valley, CA 92708 (714) 378-7000 memorialcare.org/orangecoast Saddleback Medical Center 24451 Health Center Drive Laguna Hills, CA 92653 (949) 837-4500 memorialcare.org/saddleback MemorialCare Medical Group Multiple Locations (877) 696-3622 memorialcare.org/medicalgroup Miller Children’s & Women’s Hospital Long Beach 2801 Atlantic Ave. Long Beach, CA90806 (562) 933-5437 millerchildrenshospitallb.org -------------------Pacira BioScience - Exparel 24451 Health Center Drive Laguna Hills, CA 92653 (949) 837-4500 exparel.com -------------------Providence Cancer Institute providence.org/canceroc Crosson Cancer Institute Providence St. Jude Medical Center 2151 N. Harbor Blvd., Ste. 3200 Fullerton, CA 92835 (657) 577-8772

Center for Cancer Prevention and Treatment Providence St. Joseph Hospital Orange 1000 W. La Veta Ave. Orange, CA 92868 (949) 877-7715 Leonard Cancer Institute Providence Mission Hospital Mission Viejo 27799 Medical Center Rd. Mission Viejo, CA 92691 (866) 506-0267 -------------------Rainbow Sandals Various location around Southern California rainbowsandals.com -------------------Stepping Forward Counseling Center 15375 Barranca Parkway, Building D Irvine, CA 92618 (949) 333-1209 22343 La Palma Ave., Unit 116 Yorba Linda, CA 92887 (714) 340-0511 steppingforwardcounselingcenter.com -------------------Syrentis Clinical Research 1401 N. Tustin Ave., Ste. 130 Santa Ana, CA 92705 (714) 542-3008 syrentis.com -------------------UCI ucihealth.org UCI Medical Center 101 The City Drive South Orange, CA 92868 (714) 456-7809 UCI Health Gottschalk Medical Plaza 1 Medical Plaza Drive Irvine, CA 92697 (949) 824-8600 UCI Health outpatient services 1640 Newport Blvd.

Costa Mesa, CA 92627 (714) 456-7720 UCI Health — Newport Beach 2161 San Joaquin Hills Road Newport Beach, CA 92660 UCI Health — Tustin 1451 Irvine Blvd.

Tustin, CA 92780 (714) 838-8878 UCI Health — Orange Main Street 293 S. Main St., Ste. 200 Orange, CA 92868 (714) 838-8848 UCI Health — Yorba Linda 18637 Yorba Linda Blvd.

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Featured winners from our Five Star Professional Section.

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FIVE STAR AWARD WINNERS These days, it takes a village to manage your financial world. Whether it is managing your assets with a wealth manager, navigating the everchanging tax landscape, sorting out your estate and succession planning or picking the right life insurance, finding the right team can be a daunting task. In fact, many consumers have a hard time figuring out where to even begin.

Sometimes, a few simple questions can put you off on the right path. Asking a professional what makes working with them a unique experience can help you understand how they work and if their style meshes with your own.

This is a great place to start! Five Star Professional uses its own proprietary research methodology to name outstanding professionals, then works with publications such as Orange Coast magazine to spread the word about award winners. Each award candidate undergoes a thorough research process (detailed here) before being considered for the final list of award winners. For the complete list of winners, go to www.fivestarprofessional.com.

FIVE STAR WEALTH MANAGER

DETERMINATION OF AWARD WINNERS CRITERIA Award candidates who satisfied 10 objective eligibility and evaluation criteria were named 2021 Five Star Wealth Managers. Eligibility Criteria – Required: 1. Credentialed as a registered investment adviser or a registered investment adviser representative. 2. Actively employed as a credentialed professional in the financial services industry for a minimum of five years. 3. Favorable regulatory and complaint history review. 4. Fulfilled their firm review based on internal firm standards. 5. Accepting new clients. Evaluation Criteria – Considered: 6. One-year client retention rate. 7. Five-year client retention rate. 8. Noninstitutional discretionary and/or non-discretionary client assets administered. 9. Number of client households served. 10. Education and professional designations.

Regulatory Review: As defined by Five Star Professional, the wealth manager has not: been subject to a regulatory action that resulted in a license being suspended or revoked, or payment of a fine; individually contributed to a financial settlement of a customer complaint; been convicted of a felony. Within the past 11 years the wealth manager has not: been terminated from a wealth management or financial services firm; filed for personal bankruptcy; had more than a total of three settled or pending complaints filed against them (and no more than five total pending, dismissed or denied) with any regulatory authority.

Five Star Professional conducts a regulatory review of each nominated wealth manager using the Investment Adviser Public Disclosure (IAPD) website. Five Star Professional also uses multiple supporting processes to help ensure that a favorable regulatory and complaint history exists. Data submitted through these processes was applied per the above criteria; each wealth manager who passes the Five Star Professional regulatory review must attest that they meet the definition of favorable regulatory history based upon the criteria listed above. Five Star Professional promotes via local advertising the opportunity for consumers to confidentially submit complaints regarding a wealth manager.

RESEARCH DISCLOSURES In order to consider a broad population of high-quality wealth managers, award candidates are identified by one of three sources: firm nomination, peer nomination or prequalification based on industry standing. Self-nominations are not accepted. Orange County-area award candidates were identified using internal and external research data.

Candidates do not pay a fee to be considered or placed on the final lists of Five Star Wealth Managers.

• The Five Star award is not indicative of a professional’s future performance.

•W ealth managers may or may not use discretion in their practice and therefore may not manage their clients’ assets.

• T he inclusion of a professional on the Five Star Wealth Manager list should not be construed as an endorsement of the professional by Five Star Professional or Orange Coast magazine.

•W orking with a Five Star Wealth Manager or any professional is no guarantee as to future investment success, nor is there any guarantee that the selected professionals will be awarded this accomplishment by Five Star Professional in the future.

• F ive Star Professional is not an advisory firm and the content of this article should not be considered financial advice. For more information on the Five Star Wealth Manager award program, research and selection criteria, go to fivestarprofessional.com/research.

• 2,398 award candidates in the Orange County area were considered for the Five Star Wealth Manager award.

144 (approximately 6% of the award candidates) were named 2021 Five Star Wealth Managers.

All award winners are listed in this publication.

Financial Planning Rodney Chamberlin ∙ Chamberlin & Associates Page 5

Gerald Michael Kleber Jr. ∙ Summit Financial & Insurance Services Lisa L. Lockerman ∙ Lockerman Financial Group

Tony T. Chan ∙ Crossroads Planning Page 9

Thomas L. McKenzie ∙ NPB Financial Group

Mark Alan Chandik ∙ FDP Wealth Management

Jim Moos ∙ Morgan Stanley

Juliette Anne Cooke ∙ Personal Financial Advisor

Todd Rustman ∙ Clarity Capital Partners Page 9

Frank Andrew Deptola ∙ Frank Deptola & Associates, LLC Lance Dumas ∙ Cornerstone Financial Advisers Thomas Robert Graffeo ∙ Dove Investment Research & Management Tina Hum ∙ TMH Financial, Inc. Tracy O. Jackson ∙ Jackson Financial Management Page 7 Rod Kamps ∙ Financial Advisors Network, Inc. Page 6

James Shanton ∙ Mercer Global Advisors Louis B. Windawi ∙ Windawi & Associates Page 10

Investments Randall Allen ∙ Kayne Anderson Rudnick Wealth Advisors

Raymond Brent Crandal ∙ Morgan Stanley

Amber Renee Mears ∙ Wells Fargo Advisors

Annette Di Bello ∙ Di Bello Financial Page 10

Benjamin R. Putman ∙ Spectrum Wealth Management

Jeannette M. Dobbyn ∙ Wells Fargo Advisors Page 8

Curtis Rach ∙ Wells Fargo Advisors

Derek Draper ∙ Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network Page 4

Stefan Reddrick ∙ Alpha Wealth Partners Page 10

John Edward Draper ∙ Wells Fargo Advisors Page 4

Tracy J. Riddle ∙ Wells Fargo Advisors Page 9

John Heldman ∙ Triad Investment Management Walt J. Hommerding ∙ Wells Fargo Advisors Page 8 Gary Hutto ∙ HuttoDean Financial Advisors Page 3

William Beeler ∙ Regal Wealth Group

Lauren S. Klein ∙ Klein Financial Advisors Page 10

Tammi Boyd ∙ Wells Fargo Advisors

John B. Lyon ∙ Wells Fargo Advisors Page 8

Donovan D. Ritter ∙ Spectrum Capital Investment Group Lucinda Salinas ∙ Cornerstone Financial Advisers Floyd Lawrence Schwartz ∙ Wells Fargo Advisors Stephan Shatynski ∙ Wells Fargo Advisors Ross B. Snyer ∙ One Oak Wealth Management

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HuttoDean Financial Advisors

HuttoDean Financial Advisors Gary Hutto, President, CEO Nine-Year Winner 1590 N Batavia Street, Suite 3 • Orange, CA 92867 Phone: 714-282-9670 • gary@huttodean.com • huttodean.com

My goal is to provide each one of our clients honest, objective advice with a personalized retirement plan, then to continue monitoring that plan to help ensure they reach their goals. As an independent retirement planning firm, we can offer a wide range of retirement options. We’re not beholden to any particular company or set of investment products, so we can give objective financial advice and offer the most competitive products and investment opportunities available.

Securities and Investment Advisory Services offered through GWN Securities, Inc., Member FINRA/SIPC. 11440 North Jog Road, Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33418, 561-472-2700.

HuttoDean Financial Advisors and GWN Securities, Inc. are non-affiliated companies.

The Five Star Wealth Manager award, administered by Crescendo Business Services, LLC (dba Five Star Professional), is based on 10 objective criteria. Eligibility criteria – required: 1. Credentialed as a registered investment adviser or a registered investment adviser representative; 2. Actively licensed as a registered investment adviser or as a principal of a registered investment adviser firm for a minimum of 5 years; 3. Favorable regulatory and complaint history review (As defined by Five Star Professional, the wealth manager has not; A. Been subject to a regulatory action that resulted in a license being suspended or revoked, or payment of a fine; B. Had more than a total of three settled or pending complaints filed against them and/or a total of five settled, pending, dismissed or denied complaints with any regulatory authority or Five Star Professional’s consumer complaint process. Unfavorable feedback may have been discovered through a check of complaints registered with a regulatory authority or complaints registered through Five Star Professional’s consumer complaint process; feedback may not be representative of any one client’s experience; C. Individually contributed to a financial settlement of a customer complaint; D. Filed for personal bankruptcy within the past 11 years; E. Been terminated from a financial services firm within the past 11 years; F. Been convicted of a felony); 4. Fulfilled their firm review based on internal standards; 5. Accepting new clients. Evaluation criteria – considered: 6. One-year client retention rate; 7. Five-year client retention rate; 8. Non-institutional discretionary and/or non-discretionary client assets administered; 9. Number of client households served; 10. Education and professional designations. Wealth managers do not pay a fee to be considered or placed on the final list of Five Star Wealth Managers. Award does not evaluate quality of services provided to clients. Once awarded, wealth managers may purchase additional profile ad space or promotional products. The Five Star award is not indicative of the wealth manager’s future performance. Wealth managers may or may not use discretion in their practice and therefore may not manage their client’s assets. The inclusion of a wealth manager on the Five Star Wealth Manager list should not be construed as an endorsement of the wealth manager by Five Star Professional or this publication. Working with a Five Star Wealth Manager or any wealth manager is no guarantee as to future investment success, nor is there any guarantee that the selected wealth managers will be awarded this accomplishment by Five Star Professional in the future. For more information on the Five Star award and the research/selection methodology, go to fivestarprofessional.com. 2,398 Orange County-area wealth managers were considered for the award; 144 (6% of candidates) were named 2021 Five Star Wealth Managers. 2020: 2,320 considered, 152 winners; 2019: 2,469 considered, 187 winners; 2018: 2,423 considered, 144 winners; 2017: 1,790 considered, 280 winners; 2016: 1,383 considered, 312 winners; 2015: 2010 considered, 351 winners; 2014: 3,489 considered, 302 winners; 2013: 2,293 considered, 415 winners; 2012: 1,760 considered, 255 winners.

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Draper Wealth Management Left to right: Marissa Dortenzo, Branch Administrator; Nine-year winner Derek Draper, CFP®, Branch Manager; Two-year winner John Draper, CFP® MBA, Managing Director; Maryna Leake, Operations Manager 100 Spectrum Center Drive, Suite 900 • Irvine, CA 92618 Direct: 949-681-2416 • Toll-free: 877-905-5202 • derek.draper@wfafinet.com

The Drapers build lifelong relationships with their clients. Their practice is family-run with two CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ practitioners, John Draper Sr. and Derek Draper, providing more than 56 years of combined industry experience.

Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards, Inc. (CFP Board) owns the CFP® certification mark, the Certified finanCial Planner™ certification mark, and the CFP® certification mark (with plaque design) logo in the United States, which it authorizes use of by individuals who successfully complete CFP Board’s initial and ongoing certification requirements. John Draper Sr., CA Insurance Lic. 0A2813. Derek Draper, CA Insurance Lic. OD20740. Investment products and services are offered through Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network, LLC(WFAFN), Member SIPC. Draper Wealth Management is a separate entity from WFAFN. [CAR 0321-04653].

The Five Star Wealth Manager award, administered by Crescendo Business Services, LLC (dba Five Star Professional), is based on 10 objective criteria. Eligibility criteria – required: 1. Credentialed as a registered investment adviser or a registered investment adviser representative; 2. Actively licensed as a registered investment adviser or as a principal of a registered investment adviser firm for a minimum of 5 years; 3. Favorable regulatory and complaint history review (As defined by Five Star Professional, the wealth manager has not; A. Been subject to a regulatory action that resulted in a license being suspended or revoked, or payment of a fine; B. Had more than a total of three settled or pending complaints filed against them and/or a total of five settled, pending, dismissed or denied complaints with any regulatory authority or Five Star Professional’s consumer complaint process. Unfavorable feedback may have been discovered through a check of complaints registered with a regulatory authority or complaints registered through Five Star Professional’s consumer complaint process; feedback may not be representative of any one client’s experience; C. Individually contributed to a financial settlement of a customer complaint; D. Filed for personal bankruptcy within the past 11 years; E. Been terminated from a financial services firm within the past 11 years; F. Been convicted of a felony); 4. Fulfilled their firm review based on internal standards; 5. Accepting new clients. Evaluation criteria – considered: 6. One-year client retention rate; 7. Five-year client retention rate; 8. Non-institutional discretionary and/or non-discretionary client assets administered; 9. Number of client households served; 10. Education and professional designations. Wealth managers do not pay a fee to be considered or placed on the final list of Five Star Wealth Managers. Award does not evaluate quality of services provided to clients. Once awarded, wealth managers may purchase additional profile ad space or promotional products. The Five Star award is not indicative of the wealth manager’s future performance. Wealth managers may or may not use discretion in their practice and therefore may not manage their client’s assets. The inclusion of a wealth manager on the Five Star Wealth Manager list should not be construed as an endorsement of the wealth manager by Five Star Professional or this publication. Working with a Five Star Wealth Manager or any wealth manager is no guarantee as to future investment success, nor is there any guarantee that the selected wealth managers will be awarded this accomplishment by Five Star Professional in the future. For more information on the Five Star award and the research/selection methodology, go to fivestarprofessional.com. 2,398 Orange County-area wealth managers were considered for the award; 144 (6% of candidates) were named 2021 Five Star Wealth Managers. 2020: 2,320 considered, 152 winners; 2019: 2,469 considered, 187 winners; 2018: 2,423 considered, 144 winners; 2017: 1,790 considered, 280 winners; 2016: 1,383 considered, 312 winners; 2015: 2010 considered, 351 winners; 2014: 3,489 considered, 302 winners; 2013: 2,293 considered, 415 winners; 2012: 1,760 considered, 255 winners.

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WEALTH MANAGERS

Chamberlin & Associates

5

YEAR WINNER

Left to right: Sara Chamberlin, Client Service Assistant; 2012 – 2015 and 2021 winner Rod Chamberlin, MSFS, CKA; Derek Bergfeld, Wealth Manager

Helping You Build and Preserve Wealth It is the depth of our client relationships that we believe sets us apart. With over 30 years of financial planning experience, Rod Chamberlin and his team are focused on your financial goals. Their understanding of what is important to you helps them add clarity and aims to make the complex simpler.

The company’s mission statement is “to have a positive impact on the lives of our clients and their families by applying conservative financial planning principles, personalized strategies and exceptional service.”

Rod holds a Masters in Financial Services (MSFS) as well as the distinction of being a Certified Kingdom Advisor (CKA). With everything going on in the world, it is more important than ever to get serious about your financial future and work with a professional that is willing to listen and develop a plan to help you build and preserve wealth.

9070 Irvine Center Drive, Suite 100 • Irvine, CA 92618 Phone: 949-888-9440 rod@rodchamberlin.com • www.rodchamberlin.com

Rod Chamberlin is a Registered Representative with and Securities and Advisory services offered through LPL Financial. A Registered Investment Advisor. Member FINRA/SIPC. The LPL Financial Registered Representatives associated with this page may only discuss and/or transact business with residents of the following states: AZ, CA, CO, FL, HI, ID, IL, KY, MT, NC, NV, OR, RI, SD, UT, VA, and WA. FIVE STAR WEALTH MANAGER AWARD WINNER

The Five Star Wealth Manager award, administered by Crescendo Business Services, LLC (dba Five Star Professional), is based on 10 objective criteria. Eligibility criteria – required: 1. Credentialed as a registered investment adviser or a registered investment adviser representative; 2. Actively licensed as a registered investment adviser or as a principal of a registered investment adviser firm for a minimum of 5 years; 3. Favorable regulatory and complaint history review (As defined by Five Star Professional, the wealth manager has not; A. Been subject to a regulatory action that resulted in a license being suspended or revoked, or payment of a fine; B. Had more than a total of three settled or pending complaints filed against them and/or a total of five settled, pending, dismissed or denied complaints with any regulatory authority or Five Star Professional’s consumer complaint process. Unfavorable feedback may have been discovered through a check of complaints registered with a regulatory authority or complaints registered through Five Star Professional’s consumer complaint process; feedback may not be representative of any one client’s experience; C. Individually contributed to a financial settlement of a customer complaint; D. Filed for personal bankruptcy within the past 11 years; E. Been terminated from a financial services firm within the past 11 years; F. Been convicted of a felony); 4. Fulfilled their firm review based on internal standards; 5. Accepting new clients. Evaluation criteria – considered: 6. One-year client retention rate; 7. Five-year client retention rate; 8. Non-institutional discretionary and/or non-discretionary client assets administered; 9. Number of client households served; 10. Education and professional designations. Wealth managers do not pay a fee to be considered or placed on the final list of Five Star Wealth Managers. Award does not evaluate quality of services provided to clients. Once awarded, wealth managers may purchase additional profile ad space or promotional products. The Five Star award is not indicative of the wealth manager’s future performance. Wealth managers may or may not use discretion in their practice and therefore may not manage their clients’ assets. The inclusion of a wealth manager on the Five Star Wealth Manager list should not be construed as an endorsement of the wealth manager by Five Star Professional or this publication. Working with a Five Star Wealth Manager or any wealth manager is no guarantee as to future investment success, nor is there any guarantee that the selected wealth managers will be awarded this accomplishment by Five Star Professional in the future. For more information on the Five Star award and the research/selection methodology, go to fivestarprofessional.com. 2,398 Orange County-area wealth managers were considered for the award; 144 (6% of candidates) were named 2021 Five Star Wealth Managers. 2020: 2,320 considered, 152 winners; 2019: 2,469 considered, 187 winners; 2018: 2,423 considered, 144 winners; 2017: 1,790 considered, 280 winners; 2016: 1,383 considered, 312 winners; 2015: 2,010 considered, 351 winners; 2014: 3,489 considered, 302 winners; 2013:2,293 considered, 415 winners; 2012: 1,760 considered, 255 winners.

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WEALTH MANAGERS

Financial Advisors Network, Inc.

7

YEAR WINNER

Left to right: Gabriella Perez, AIF®; Phillip Do; Christina Coulter; Brian Douglass, CFP®, AIF®, EA; Allison Kamps, Seven-year winner Rod Kamps, CFP®, AIF®; Amy Kamps; Nathan Taccini, CFP®, AIF®; Teresa Camacho, AIF®; Rohan Nakrani, MBA, CFA®; Macaela Fahey; Joe Pence, ChFC®, AIF®

The New Standard in Personalized Wealth Management The advisors at Financial Advisors Network, Inc. believe in putting clients first. We recognize that we hold a unique place of trust in the lives of many people and prioritize our fiduciary duty in all aspects of our business. We act with independence and objectivity, and we apply our skills, competence and diligence for the benefit of our clients.

We highly value education. Our planners are passionate about teaching and believe continued education is the key to empowering our clients. We hold relevant seminars on a regular basis so we can make sound decisions together in our frequent client reviews.

• Prioritizing client education with the belief that prudent decisions are born from proper understanding • Providing planning services covering all aspects of your financial life, from taxes and estate planning to retirement and investment management

Furthermore, we believe client service should be our utmost priority, so we can effectively address our clients’ needs. We use a service-based team model and have trained professionals to guide you through the financial maze. Our team philosophy allows us to service your financial planning needs with the highest level of quality assistance.

Whether you are planning for retirement or are already retired, we offer comprehensive financial planning services to help you make prudent decisions regarding tax planning, retirement planning, estate planning and investment management. Contact us today to set up a complimentary financial consultation.

1432 Edinger Avenue, Suite 200 • Tustin, CA 92780 Phone: 714-597-6510 • Fax: 714-597-6518 www.financialadvisorsnetwork.net

Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards, Inc. (CFP Board) owns the CFP® certification mark, the Certified finanCial Planner™ certification mark, and the CFP® certification mark (with plaque design) logo in the United States, which it authorizes use of by individuals who successfully complete CFP Board’s initial and ongoing certification requirements. Financial Advisors Network, Inc. is a registered investment advisory firm.

FIVE STAR WEALTH MANAGER AWARD WINNER

The Five Star Wealth Manager award, administered by Crescendo Business Services, LLC (dba Five Star Professional), is based on 10 objective criteria. Eligibility criteria – required: 1. Credentialed as a registered investment adviser or a registered investment adviser representative; 2. Actively licensed as a registered investment adviser or as a principal of a registered investment adviser firm for a minimum of 5 years; 3. Favorable regulatory and complaint history review (As defined by Five Star Professional, the wealth manager has not; A. Been subject to a regulatory action that resulted in a license being suspended or revoked, or payment of a fine; B. Had more than a total of three settled or pending complaints filed against them and/or a total of five settled, pending, dismissed or denied complaints with any regulatory authority or Five Star Professional’s consumer complaint process. Unfavorable feedback may have been discovered through a check of complaints registered with a regulatory authority or complaints registered through Five Star Professional’s consumer complaint process; feedback may not be representative of any one client’s experience; C. Individually contributed to a financial settlement of a customer complaint; D. Filed for personal bankruptcy within the past 11 years; E. Been terminated from a financial services firm within the past 11 years; F. Been convicted of a felony); 4. Fulfilled their firm review based on internal standards; 5. Accepting new clients. Evaluation criteria – considered: 6. One-year client retention rate; 7. Five-year client retention rate; 8. Non-institutional discretionary and/or non-discretionary client assets administered; 9. Number of client households served; 10. Education and professional designations. Wealth managers do not pay a fee to be considered or placed on the final list of Five Star Wealth Managers. Award does not evaluate quality of services provided to clients. Once awarded, wealth managers may purchase additional profile ad space or promotional products. The Five Star award is not indicative of the wealth manager’s future performance. Wealth managers may or may not use discretion in their practice and therefore may not manage their clients’ assets. The inclusion of a wealth manager on the Five Star Wealth Manager list should not be construed as an endorsement of the wealth manager by Five Star Professional or this publication. Working with a Five Star Wealth Manager or any wealth manager is no guarantee as to future investment success, nor is there any guarantee that the selected wealth managers will be awarded this accomplishment by Five Star Professional in the future. For more information on the Five Star award and the research/selection methodology, go to fivestarprofessional.com. 2,398 Orange County-area wealth managers were considered for the award; 144 (6% of candidates) were named 2021 Five Star Wealth Managers. 2020: 2,320 considered, 152 winners; 2019: 2,469 considered, 187 winners; 2018: 2,423 considered, 144 winners; 2017: 1,790 considered, 280 winners; 2016: 1,383 considered, 312 winners; 2015: 2,010 considered, 351 winners; 2014: 3,489 considered, 302 winners; 2013:2,293 considered, 415 winners; 2012: 1,760 considered, 255 winners.

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WEALTH MANAGERS

The Mercer Advisors Team

10 YEAR

WINNER

Left to right: Rudy E. Brandes, J.D., LL.M., CFP®; Joanna Hsu, RP®; Pamela Brown; Nine-year winner James A. Shanton, CFP®; Ten-year winner Tracy O. Jackson, M.S., CFP®, Client Advisor, Branch Manager; Five-year winner Christopher J. Rogers, CFA; Roxanne Konieczka; Eunice Kim, MBA, CIMA®, CFP®, EA; Tessa Bonifacio

Your Family CFO – Comprehensive Financial Planning and Wealth Management We believe that wealth management should be about more than the value of your investment portfolio or the size of your bank balance. It’s about your Economic Freedom™ and living life on your own terms, according to your values.

Our team of CFP®professionals and CFA® charterholders get to know you and your family so we can provide you with tailored solutions based on your needs. We work closely with you to develop a comprehensive financial plan and a multigenerational wealth transfer strategy. We can help coordinate all aspects of your wealth for the benefit of you and your future generations.

Sustainable wealth results from intelligent, disciplined decisions made over the long term — let Mercer Advisors help build a financial strategy just for you.

With over eight decades of combined wealth management experience, our Costa Mesa team is ready to help with a range of services, including: • Financial planning

• Multigenerational wealth transfer

• Investment management

• Insurance solutions

• Tax planning

• Corporate trustee

• Estate planning

151 Kalmus Drive, Suite H7 • Costa Mesa, CA 92626 Office: 714-434-6900 • Merceradvisors.com Previously Jackson Financial Management. Mercer Global Advisors Inc. is registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission and delivers all investment-related services. Mercer Advisors Inc. is the parent company of Mercer Global Advisors Inc. and is not involved with investment services. Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards, Inc. (CFP Board) owns the CFP® certification mark, the Certified finanCial Planner™ certification mark, and the CFP® certification mark (with plaque design) logo in the United States, which it authorizes use of by individuals who successfully complete CFP Board’s initial and ongoing certification requirements. CFA® and Chartered Financial Analyst® are registered trademarks owned by CFA Institute. ©2021 Mercer Advisors Inc. All rights reserved.

FIVE STAR WEALTH MANAGER AWARD WINNER

The Five Star Wealth Manager award, administered by Crescendo Business Services, LLC (dba Five Star Professional), is based on 10 objective criteria. Eligibility criteria – required: 1. Credentialed as a registered investment adviser or a registered investment adviser representative; 2. Actively licensed as a registered investment adviser or as a principal of a registered investment adviser firm for a minimum of 5 years; 3. Favorable regulatory and complaint history review (As defined by Five Star Professional, the wealth manager has not; A. Been subject to a regulatory action that resulted in a license being suspended or revoked, or payment of a fine; B. Had more than a total of three settled or pending complaints filed against them and/or a total of five settled, pending, dismissed or denied complaints with any regulatory authority or Five Star Professional’s consumer complaint process. Unfavorable feedback may have been discovered through a check of complaints registered with a regulatory authority or complaints registered through Five Star Professional’s consumer complaint process; feedback may not be representative of any one client’s experience; C. Individually contributed to a financial settlement of a customer complaint; D. Filed for personal bankruptcy within the past 11 years; E. Been terminated from a financial services firm within the past 11 years; F. Been convicted of a felony); 4. Fulfilled their firm review based on internal standards; 5. Accepting new clients. Evaluation criteria – considered: 6. One-year client retention rate; 7. Five-year client retention rate; 8. Non-institutional discretionary and/or non-discretionary client assets administered; 9. Number of client households served; 10. Education and professional designations. Wealth managers do not pay a fee to be considered or placed on the final list of Five Star Wealth Managers. Award does not evaluate quality of services provided to clients. Once awarded, wealth managers may purchase additional profile ad space or promotional products. The Five Star award is not indicative of the wealth manager’s future performance. Wealth managers may or may not use discretion in their practice and therefore may not manage their clients’ assets. The inclusion of a wealth manager on the Five Star Wealth Manager list should not be construed as an endorsement of the wealth manager by Five Star Professional or this publication. Working with a Five Star Wealth Manager or any wealth manager is no guarantee as to future investment success, nor is there any guarantee that the selected wealth managers will be awarded this accomplishment by Five Star Professional in the future. For more information on the Five Star award and the research/selection methodology, go to fivestarprofessional.com. 2,398 Orange County-area wealth managers were considered for the award; 144 (6% of candidates) were named 2021 Five Star Wealth Managers. 2020: 2,320 considered, 152 winners; 2019: 2,469 considered, 187 winners; 2018: 2,423 considered, 144 winners; 2017: 1,790 considered, 280 winners; 2016: 1,383 considered, 312 winners; 2015: 2,010 considered, 351 winners; 2014: 3,489 considered, 302 winners; 2013:2,293 considered, 415 winners; 2012: 1,760 considered, 255 winners.

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WEALTH MANAGERS

Jeannette M. Dobbyn and John B. Lyon Wells Fargo Advisors • Serves families’ needs for financial guidance through all life events • Investment advisory services and wealth management strategies to help grow and preserve wealth

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Left to right: 2015 – 2021 winner John B. Lyon, Senior Vice President – Investments; Stacy R. Stryker, Senior Registered Client Associate; 2012 – 2021 winner Jeannette M. Dobbyn, Senior Vice President – Investments

The Lyon Dobbyn Wealth Management Group of Wells Fargo Advisors defines a financial advisor as 1) an excellent listener who listens to and understands a client’s problems, concerns and needs; 2) one who translates these issues into a mix of investments tailored to the client’s specific requests and goals; 3) one who informs and educates, provides professional financial advice and service tailored to specific requests and goals; and 4) one who, only then, implements a client’s decision. A relationship based on integrity, knowledge and effort is key to achieving one’s long-term goals.

Investment and Insurance Products:

135 S State College Boulevard, Suite 550 • Brea, CA 92821 • Office: 855-674-0360 john.lyon@wellsfargoadvisors.com • jeannette.dobbyn@wellsfargoadvisors.com

NOT FDIC-Insured NO Bank Guarantee MAY Lose Value Wells Fargo Advisors is a trade name used by Wells Fargo Clearing Services, LLC, Member SIPC, a registered broker-dealer and non-bank affiliate of Wells Fargo & Company.

[CAR 0321-00701].

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Walt J. Hommerding Managing Director – Investments, Senior PIM Portfolio Manager

Navigating the Uncertain World of Retirement • Customized wealth management and preservation strategies • Business owner and corporate executive services • Dynamic asset allocation strategy using a core/satellite model Photo 4.5” wide by 5.5” high at 300 dpi. Maximum of 6 people.

In today’s media landscape, we are besieged by information overload. Walt’s role is to dissect and define what is specifically relevant to the development of an investment plan targeted to your unique lifestyle and financial needs.

Walt’s experience, coupled with Wells Fargo Advisors vast resources, allows his team to help clients to build, manage, preserve and transition wealth. Wells Fargo Advisors Managing Director – Investments Walt J. Hommerding’s career has spanned 33 years. His background includes audit and tax consulting at PricewaterhouseCoopers and as a controller of a large real estate company. Wells Fargo Advisors is not a tax or legal advisor.

520 Newport Center Drive, Suite 1700 Newport Beach, CA 92660 Toll-free: 800-779-6955 • Office: 949-759-4564 walt.j.hommerding@wfadvisors.com

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Ten-year winner Walt J. Hommerding

Investment and Insurance Products: NOT FDIC Insured / NO Bank Guarantee / MAY Lose Value Wells Fargo Advisors is a trade name used by Wells Fargo Clearing Services, LLC, Member SIPC, a registered broker-dealer and nonbank affiliate of Wells Fargo & Company. [CAR-0221-03485].

FIVE STAR WEALTH MANAGER AWARD WINNER

The Five Star Wealth Manager award, administered by Crescendo Business Services, LLC (dba Five Star Professional), is based on 10 objective criteria. Eligibility criteria – required: 1. Credentialed as a registered investment adviser or a registered investment adviser representative; 2. Actively licensed as a registered investment adviser or as a principal of a registered investment adviser firm for a minimum of 5 years; 3. Favorable regulatory and complaint history review (As defined by Five Star Professional, the wealth manager has not; A. Been subject to a regulatory action that resulted in a license being suspended or revoked, or payment of a fine; B. Had more than a total of three settled or pending complaints filed against them and/or a total of five settled, pending, dismissed or denied complaints with any regulatory authority or Five Star Professional’s consumer complaint process. Unfavorable feedback may have been discovered through a check of complaints registered with a regulatory authority or complaints registered through Five Star Professional’s consumer complaint process; feedback may not be representative of any one client’s experience; C. Individually contributed to a financial settlement of a customer complaint; D. Filed for personal bankruptcy within the past 11 years; E. Been terminated from a financial services firm within the past 11 years; F. Been convicted of a felony); 4. Fulfilled their firm review based on internal standards; 5. Accepting new clients. Evaluation criteria – considered: 6. One-year client retention rate; 7. Five-year client retention rate; 8. Non-institutional discretionary and/or non-discretionary client assets administered; 9. Number of client households served; 10. Education and professional designations. Wealth managers do not pay a fee to be considered or placed on the final list of Five Star Wealth Managers. Award does not evaluate quality of services provided to clients. Once awarded, wealth managers may purchase additional profile ad space or promotional products. The Five Star award is not indicative of the wealth manager’s future performance. Wealth managers may or may not use discretion in their practice and therefore may not manage their clients’ assets. The inclusion of a wealth manager on the Five Star Wealth Manager list should not be construed as an endorsement of the wealth manager by Five Star Professional or this publication. Working with a Five Star Wealth Manager or any wealth manager is no guarantee as to future investment success, nor is there any guarantee that the selected wealth managers will be awarded this accomplishment by Five Star Professional in the future. For more information on the Five Star award and the research/selection methodology, go to fivestarprofessional.com. 2,398 Orange County-area wealth managers were considered for the award; 144 (6% of candidates) were named 2021 Five Star Wealth Managers. 2020: 2,320 considered, 152 winners; 2019: 2,469 considered, 187 winners; 2018: 2,423 considered, 144 winners; 2017: 1,790 considered, 280 winners; 2016: 1,383 considered, 312 winners; 2015: 2,010 considered, 351 winners; 2014: 3,489 considered, 302 winners; 2013:2,293 considered, 415 winners; 2012: 1,760 considered, 255 winners.

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Tony T. Chan CFP®, EA

Always on Your Side • Fee-only financial planner • Tax specialist

Left to right: Brandon Pope, EA, Tax Specialist; John Dang, Operations; Garrett Jones CFP®, EA, Financial Planner; 2021 winner Tony Chan, CFP®, EA, Registered Investment Adviser

765 S The City Drive, Suite 390 • Orange, CA 92868 • Phone: 714-890-0808 tony.chan@crossroads-planning.com • www.crossroads-planning.com

Our ideology is based on the belief that everyone deserves financial freedom. To achieve this, we use multiple tax strategies and planning that incorporate and maximize our clients’ needs while minimizing their exposure to tax liabilities. In doing so, we work to achieve the desired levels of both taxable and non-taxable income to accomplish each goal.

Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards, Inc. (CFP Board) owns the CFP® certification mark, the Certified finanCial Planner™ certification mark, and the CFP® certification mark (with plaque design) logo in the United States, which it authorizes use of by individuals who successfully complete CFP Board’s initial and ongoing certification requirements.

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Tracy J. Riddle Senior Vice President – Investments, Senior PIM Portfolio Manager

Prepared To Give You the Attention You Deserve • Over 50 combined years of experience in financial services • Clarity and confidence in planning

4 YEAR

WINNER

2017, 2019, 2020 and 2021 winner Tracy Riddle

Senior Vice President – Investments and Senior PIM Portfolio Manager Tracy J. Riddle has 30 years of financial services experience. He uses his depth of knowledge in the industry to help his clients design strategies for their longterm goals. His areas of focus include executive stock options, 401(k) options, family and individual wealth management and education saving strategies.

Tiffany L. Dawson is an industry veteran with more than 20 years of experience in financial services. She has been working with Tracy Riddle for over a decade.

Her mission is to assist Tracy as they build long-term relationships based on trust with a deep understanding of their clients’ needs.

Investment and Insurance Products: NOT FDIC-Insured NO Bank Guarantee MAY Lose Value

520 Newport Center Drive, Suite 1700 • Newport Beach, CA 92660 • Phone: 888-711-4567 Phone: 949-294-8584 • tracy.riddle@wellsfargoadvisors.com • fa.wellsfargoadvisors.com/riddle

Wells Fargo Advisors is a trade name used by Wells Fargo Clearing Services, LLC, Member SIPC, a registered broker-dealer and non-bank affiliate of Wells Fargo & Company. [CAR-0421-00182].

FIVE STAR WEALTH MANAGER AWARD WINNER

The Five Star Wealth Manager award, administered by Crescendo Business Services, LLC (dba Five Star Professional), is based on 10 objective criteria. Eligibility criteria – required: 1. Credentialed as a registered investment adviser or a registered investment adviser representative; 2. Actively licensed as a registered investment adviser or as a principal of a registered investment adviser firm for a minimum of 5 years; 3. Favorable regulatory and complaint history review (As defined by Five Star Professional, the wealth manager has not; A. Been subject to a regulatory action that resulted in a license being suspended or revoked, or payment of a fine; B. Had more than a total of three settled or pending complaints filed against them and/or a total of five settled, pending, dismissed or denied complaints with any regulatory authority or Five Star Professional’s consumer complaint process. Unfavorable feedback may have been discovered through a check of complaints registered with a regulatory authority or complaints registered through Five Star Professional’s consumer complaint process; feedback may not be representative of any one client’s experience; C. Individually contributed to a financial settlement of a customer complaint; D. Filed for personal bankruptcy within the past 11 years; E. Been terminated from a financial services firm within the past 11 years; F. Been convicted of a felony); 4. Fulfilled their firm review based on internal standards; 5. Accepting new clients. Evaluation criteria – considered: 6. One-year client retention rate; 7. Five-year client retention rate; 8. Non-institutional discretionary and/or non-discretionary client assets administered; 9. Number of client households served; 10. Education and professional designations. Wealth managers do not pay a fee to be considered or placed on the final list of Five Star Wealth Managers. Award does not evaluate quality of services provided to clients. Once awarded, wealth managers may purchase additional profile ad space or promotional products. The Five Star award is not indicative of the wealth manager’s future performance. Wealth managers may or may not use discretion in their practice and therefore may not manage their clients’ assets. The inclusion of a wealth manager on the Five Star Wealth Manager list should not be construed as an endorsement of the wealth manager by Five Star Professional or this publication. Working with a Five Star Wealth Manager or any wealth manager is no guarantee as to future investment success, nor is there any guarantee that the selected wealth managers will be awarded this accomplishment by Five Star Professional in the future. For more information on the Five Star award and the research/selection methodology, go to fivestarprofessional.com. 2,398 Orange County-area wealth managers were considered for the award; 144 (6% of candidates) were named 2021 Five Star Wealth Managers. 2020: 2,320 considered, 152 winners; 2019: 2,469 considered, 187 winners; 2018: 2,423 considered, 144 winners; 2017: 1,790 considered, 280 winners; 2016: 1,383 considered, 312 winners; 2015: 2,010 considered, 351 winners; 2014: 3,489 considered, 302 winners; 2013:2,293 considered, 415 winners; 2012: 1,760 considered, 255 winners.

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WEALTH MANAGERS Stefan Reddrick

Louis B. Windawi

Certified Financial Fiduciary®, Lic. 2930098

M.S., CFP®, MPAS®, AWMA®

4343 Von Karman Avenue, Suite 250T Newport Beach, CA 92660 Phone: 949-429-0100 sreddrick@awealthpartners.com www.awealthpartners.com Committed to Your Success • • • •

2021 Five Star Wealth Manager award winner Dave Ramsey SmartVestor Pro® Proudly delivering experience and service since 1998 Offering practical, trustworthy and well-researched advice

Stefan has more than 20 years of experience successfully advising clients and serving his local community as a trusted resource. He pays close attention to each client’s specific situation, listening to their needs, working closely with them and developing personalized, easy-to-follow solutions. His philosophy is to treat every client as his first client, work with honesty and integrity every day and offer exceptional customer service.

1422 Edinger Avenue, Suite 220 Tustin, CA 92780 Phone: 714-258-9911 louis@windawiassociates.com www.windawiassociates.com

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As president of the firm, Louis personally guides clients through all stages of their financial lives. With almost 30 years of planning experience, he has dedicated his career to providing sophisticated strategies and guidance to help high net worth individuals, families and business owners pursue greater financial independence. His services include but are not limited to: • Wealth management • Tax planning • Insurance and estate planning

registered investment advisor. Member FINRA/SIPC. CA Insurance License 0A95847.

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Annette Di Bello

Lauren S. Klein

CPA, CFP®

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Annette, the firm’s CEO and founder, brings over 30 years of cumulative accounting, tax, financial planning and investing experience, and holds two highly coveted financial designations: CPA and CFP® mark. Annette is a 100% fiduciary and a fee-only advisor.

Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards, Inc. (CFP Board) owns the CFP® certification mark, the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ certification mark, and the CFP® certification mark (with plaque design) logo in the United States, which it authorizes use of by individuals who successfully complete CFP Board’s initial and ongoing certification requirements.

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• Retirement planning • Stock options and equity awards • Investor behavioral coaching

Louis Windawi is a Registered Principal with, and securities and advisory services offered through, LPL Financial, a

Securities and investments offered through NEXT FinancialGroup, Inc. Member FINRA/SIPC.

9870 Research Drive Irvine, CA 92618 Phone: 949-716-7050 info@dibellofinancialinc.com www.dibellofinancialinc.com

Wealth Management and Retirement Income Strategies©

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President, CFP®, EA, MBA

4299 MacArthur Boulevard, Suite 100 Newport Beach, CA 92660 Phone: 949-477-4990 lauren@kleinadvisors.com kleinadvisors.com

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We help independent women turn questions into confidence.

Your goal is simple: to live the life you want to live — without outliving your money. We work with you to provide the knowledge, tools and guidance to make smart decisions that get you there. With a simple process and a transparent approach to financial planning, we work to build your wealth and give you financial peace of mind — for life.

FIVE STAR WEALTH MANAGER AWARD WINNER

When you decide to hire a wealth manager, feel confident knowing that their services will be handson and inclusive, fitting to your specific needs.

The Five Star Wealth Manager award, administered by Crescendo Business Services, LLC (dba Five Star Professional), is based on 10 objective criteria. Eligibility criteria – required: 1. Credentialed as a registered investment adviser or a registered investment adviser representative; 2. Actively licensed as a registered investment adviser or as a principal of a registered investment adviser firm for a minimum of 5 years; 3. Favorable regulatory and complaint history review (As defined by Five Star Professional, the wealth manager has not; A. Been subject to a regulatory action that resulted in a license being suspended or revoked, or payment of a fine; B. Had more than a total of three settled or pending complaints filed against them and/or a total of five settled, pending, dismissed or denied complaints with any regulatory authority or Five Star Professional’s consumer complaint process. Unfavorable feedback may have been discovered through a check of complaints registered with a regulatory authority or complaints registered through Five Star Professional’s consumer complaint process; feedback may not be representative of any one client’s experience; C. Individually contributed to a financial settlement of a customer complaint; D. Filed for personal bankruptcy within the past 11 years; E. Been terminated from a financial services firm within the past 11 years; F. Been convicted of a felony); 4. Fulfilled their firm review based on internal standards; 5. Accepting new clients. Evaluation criteria – considered: 6. One-year client retention rate; 7. Five-year client retention rate; 8. Non-institutional discretionary and/or non-discretionary client assets administered; 9. Number of client households served; 10. Education and professional designations. Wealth managers do not pay a fee to be considered or placed on the final list of Five Star Wealth Managers. Award does not evaluate quality of services provided to clients. Once awarded, wealth managers may purchase additional profile ad space or promotional products. The Five Star award is not indicative of the wealth manager’s future performance. Wealth managers may or may not use discretion in their practice and therefore may not manage their clients’ assets. The inclusion of a wealth manager on the Five Star Wealth Manager list should not be construed as an endorsement of the wealth manager by Five Star Professional or this publication. Working with a Five Star Wealth Manager or any wealth manager is no guarantee as to future investment success, nor is there any guarantee that the selected wealth managers will be awarded this accomplishment by Five Star Professional in the future. For more information on the Five Star award and the research/selection methodology, go to fivestarprofessional.com. 2,398 Orange County-area wealth managers were considered for the award; 144 (6% of candidates) were named 2021 Five Star Wealth Managers. 2020: 2,320 considered, 152 winners; 2019: 2,469 considered, 187 winners; 2018: 2,423 considered, 144 winners; 2017: 1,790 considered, 280 winners; 2016: 1,383 considered, 312 winners; 2015: 2,010 considered, 351 winners; 2014: 3,489 considered, 302 winners; 2013:2,293 considered, 415 winners; 2012: 1,760 considered, 255 winners.

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Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards Inc. owns the certification marks CFP®, CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ and federally registered CFP (with plaque design) in the U.S., which it awards to individuals who successfully complete CFP Board’s initial and ongoing certification requirements. The Chartered Financial Consultant® credential [ChFC®] is a financial planning designation awarded by The American College.

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The OCMA Physician of the Year Award is presented annually to a physician who has demonstrated outstanding leadership skills and extraordinary professional competence in the eyes of their peers, is a proven educator, teacher, motivator and compassionate clinician who has made a difference in the delivery of health care and in the lives of Orange County residents.

Taking Charge of the County’s Response Since 1983, OCMA has had the honor to recognize such outstanding physicians and community leaders with this prestigious award. This year’s recipient exemplifies those qualities as outlined above and evidenced below.

Therefore, the OCMA Board of Directors and the OCMA Physician Recognition Committee are pleased to announce that the 2021 Physician of the Year is awarded to Clayton Chau, M.D., Ph.D.

Dr.

Chau serves as both director and the public health officer for the Orange County Health Care Agency. Dr. Chau assumed his role during the most difficult time of the COVID-19 pandemic in Orange County. Not only did he take charge of the county’s response in the early and confusing days of the pandemic, but he assumed the position upon the sudden resignation of Dr. Nichole Quick due to personal threats to her and her family caused by the political polarization within the community and with elected officials. Those were very difficult days within public health throughout the nation.

Dr. Chau quickly proved that he could navigate the politics and formed a county-wide task force of community leaders to confront the issue. Jason Cord, M.D., president of OCMA, stated “I had the honor to serve on the task force and witness firsthand the evolution of the response in Orange County from total confusion and uncertainty to a well-organized vaccination program that has inoculated thousands of Orange County residents. That success continues today. Further as a figurehead for the COVID pandemic he represents the actions of many of our selfless providers who have, through him, worked together to fight this pandemic and seek resolution.”

Dr. Chau previously served at the HCA, having been a member of the Behavioral Health Services team from 1999 - 2012 and most recently, Chief Clinical and Strategy Officer for Mind OC, the not-for-profit created to support the advancement of Be Well OC. He is a celebrated member of our community who was honored by the Orange County Board of Supervisors with a Community Services Recognition Award in 2018 for his innovative work as a thought leader and consensus builder in the creation of this initiative, which is the first-of-its-kind in the state to leverage the best-in-class capabilities of public, private, academic, and faith-based entities to create a coordinated system of care. Dr. Chau has brought the wealth of experience he has gained in the behavioral health system to the Health Care Agency.

He was previous employed by Providence Health System, the third largest health system in the country, as the Regional Executive Medical Director of the Institute of Mental Health and Wellness Southern California Region. Appointed by the 23rd U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services, he is a member of the Interdepartmental Serious Mental Illness Coordinating Committee.

His past positions include Senior Medical Director for Health Services at L.A. Care Health Plan, the largest nonprofit health plan in the nation, responsible for behavioral health, care management, utilization management, and disease management. In that capacity, Dr. Chau was actively involved in the development of the Los Angeles County Whole Person Care Program. He was also the Co-Principal Investigator for a multi-year Center for Medicare & Medicaid Services’ Innovation grant in Transforming Clinical Practice.

Started at a young age as a community outreach volunteer, Dr. Chau has been devoted to a lifetime of continuous learning to better serve the community. Rooted in public health principles, he focuses his efforts in partnering across multiple sectors and leveraging data and resources to address social, environmental, and economic conditions that affect health and health equity. Core to his heart is the issue around vulnerable communities and the human and health inequity during and post COVID-19 pandemic.

In his spare time, which has been minimal to none during the pandemic, Dr. Chau enjoys cooking (his method of meditation), movies, hanging out and traveling with friends and family.

Physician of the Year is chosen for one’s contribution and impact during a specific time period. Fully acknowledging the outstanding efforts of thousands of physicians in Orange County who saved lives and risk their own safety in treating COVID patients, Dr. Chau’s leadership in guiding the effort visibly stands out as an unselfish and vital contribution worthy of Physician of the Year.

DINING GUIDE NOTE FROM THE EDITOR

AS OF PRESS TIME IN EARLY MAY, RESTAURANTS WERE ALLOWED TO SERVE DINERS IN LIMITED CAPACIT Y. RULES CHANGE OFTEN: PLEASE USE THIS GUIDE AS A STARTING POINT, THEN CALL THE RESTAURANT TO LEARN ABOUT RESTRICTIONS AND RESERVATIONS. DESCRIPTIONS HERE ARE MOSTLY BASED ON DINING BEFORE SOCIAL DISTANCING. JU

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DINING GUIDE ORANGE COUNT Y’S DEFINITIVE SOURCE F O R R E S TAU R A N T N E W S & M I N I R E V I E W S P R I C I N G $$$ $50 and up $$ Less than $50 $ Mostly less than $25 Denotes Critic’s Choice restaurant

ANAHEIM NAPA ROSE Wine country thrives at the Disneyland Resort by way of this classy dinner house— no park admission required. Star chef Andrew Sutton leads his crew in an exhibition kitchen, turning out imaginative, highly seasonal New American fare. The room mixes rustic with refined, and the notably wine-savvy waitstaff, many qualified as sommeliers, deftly tailors unforgettable meals around wines from one of the region’s finest cellars. Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa, 1313 Disneyland Drive, 714-300-7170. $$$ THE RANCH RESTAURANT & SALOON Oozing top-notch ambition, The Ranch packs some big guns—executive chef Michael Rossi and his brother David, pastry chef. The large venue also includes an upscale saloon and dance hall, sited in the six-story headquarters of Extron Electronics. The whopping (mostly) seasonal American fare is a mashup of down-home and uptown.

1025 E. Ball Road, 714-817-4200. $$$ TRUE SEASONS ORGANIC KITCHEN This sleek storefront by Saifon Plewtong now adds wraps, bowls, smoothies, and desserts to a menu that once focused solely on hot pots. Still, the spotlight is on organic, GMO-free local produce and all-natural proteins. Do try the fresh-pressed sugar cane juice for a refresher like no other in these parts. 5675 E. La Palma Ave., 714-462-9223.

Beer and wine. $$

URBANA This colorful latecomer to the Anaheim Packing House brings vibrancy and a cool cantina attitude to a food hall that really needed a good taco and mezcal cocktail. Executive chef Ernie Alvarado’s short menu of savvy street food changes often, and you can’t go wrong with his daily specials. Cozy surroundings offer a choice of ambience—festive or sultry. 440 S. Anaheim Blvd., 714-502-0255. $$

ANAHEIM HILLS REUNION KITCHEN + DRINK Popular with the locals, this dapper haunt oozes bonhomie thanks to a solid team led by industry vet Scott McIntosh, whose feel-good American classics are consistently executed by a tight kitchen. Service is sharp. Look for a homey meatloaf, laudable fried chicken with yummy mashers and fresh biscuits, and house-made desserts. Modern cocktails and a roomy patio increase the pleasure factor. 5775 E. Santa Ana Canyon Road, 714-283-1062. Second location (not yet reviewed) in Laguna Beach. $$

BRE A MACALL ANS PUBLIC HOUSE Chef Andrew Wang’s modern but comforting pub cooking is just one upgrade that’s helping this young venue finally catch on in North County. Topnotch whiskey offerings and a killer Irish breakfast on weekends also entice. Don’t miss the ridiculously authentic Irish coffee, or stop in for the very robust

happy hour. The upscale vibe is a welcome switch from the usual timeworn pub conditions. 330 W. Birch St., 714-529-1224. $$ OLD BREA CHOP HOUSE Finally, North County’s fine diners can skip the trek south to splurge on old-school steakhouse dinners. Longtime Morton’s veteran Tony Fasulo breaks away, polishing the classy formula to a high sheen. Expect deluxe beef, say a Tomahawk chop or a strapping Delmonico, boosted with firstclass seafood, precise cocktails, and cosseting service.

Marinated skirt steak is the sleeper call. Cozy yet utterly contemporary, the venue includes a 25-seat bar with charcuterie platters and an alluring happy hour. 180 S. Brea Blvd., 714-592-3122. Dinner only. $$$ TAPS FISH HOUSE & BREWERY Taps continues to be O.C.’s landmark pick for dining on a wide range of appealing seafood, pasta, steaks, and spunky New Orleans specialties that go down well with award-winning ales and lagers that change often. Happy hour is a big draw for valueseekers. Sunday brunch is a popular feast. 101 E. Imperial Highway, 714-257-0101. $$

CORONA DEL MAR CAFÉ JARDIN Plein-air lunching is better than ever NEW inside this spectacular walled garden where the inimitable Pascal Olhats serves unfussy French bistro fare informed by the seasons and site-grown herbs and greens. High points include trout almondine, grilled octopus, and lamb salad.

Sherman Library & Gardens, 2647 E. Coast Highway, 949-673-0033. $5 admission, free parking. Closed Monday and Tuesday. $$$ FARMHOUSE AT ROGER’S GARDENS This beguiling patio is chef-owner Rich Mead’s fourth and busiest enterprise yet, an inspired collaboration between a farmer’s dream chef and O.C.’s iconic outdoor lifestyle retailer. The restaurantgazebo seats 120 with rustic style, making this the fresh favorite for dates and celebrations. Mead’s seasonal menu shifts often to reflect his passion for local family farms and ranches. Craft cocktails have a farmers market tilt, and a nascent cheese program rounds out the ever-changing feast. 2301 San Joaquin Hills Road, 949-640-1415. $$$ SIDEDOOR Nested within the landmark Lawry’s Five Crowns, this gastropub welcomes come-asyou-are diners with a changing daily menu of imaginative small plates, seasonal soups, prime rib sandwiches, potpies, and desserts. Don’t miss the charcuterie station with choice cured meats and artisanal cheeses. Always interesting wines by the

OUR CRITERIA Restaurants are reviewed by our dining critics and staff and have no relationship to advertising in Orange Coast.

Listings are updated regularly. We do not accept free meals; visits are anonymous. Price classifications are based on a typical three‑course dinner (appetizer, entree, dessert) for one person. Alan Gibbons edits this listing. You can reach her at agibbons@orangecoast.com.

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Veteran top toque and local Rob Wilson helms his dream retool of the old Mahé site, open for dining as well as supporting the community with ultrafresh goods and his five-star tips for serving seafood at home. A tight focus on top-shelf cocktails is sure to be much appreciated once groups gather within toasting distance. 24961 Dana Point Harbor Drive, 949-240-6243. $$$ SALT CREEK GRILLE Rambling Craftsman architecture and a lovely terraced patio supply a handsome backdrop for mesquitegrilled chophouse favorites and comfort classics.

The roomy lounge does a vigorous business when live music lures coastal partiers too chic for beach dives and too dignified for dance clubs. 32802 Pacific Coast Highway, 949-661-7799. $$

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High tea sweets at Café Jardin glass, craft beers, and signature cocktails boost the inviting room’s jolly British vibe. 3801 E. Coast Highway, 949-717-4322. $$

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2145 Santa Ana native and Pizzeria Ortica veteran Eduardo Salcedo brings an artisan mindset and Japanese aesthetic to this Neapolitan-style pizza joint in a cleverly repurposed auto shop. Aromas of almond-wood fire whet the appetite for his finely crafted pies and imaginative toasts on house-baked shokupan, Japan’s beloved breakfast loaf. Sit at the white marble bar or under umbrellas on the patio to enjoy bresaola and burrata salad with pickled fennel, or hyper-tender octopus with diced potato, charred scallions, and squid ink mayo. Star dessert: horchata tiramisu. 2145 Placentia Ave., 949-873-5853.

Beer and wine. $$ DESCANSO Descanso’s novel twist is the elevation of the taquero to center stage. Inspired by the dynamic street foods of Mexico City, owner Rob Arellano seats diners right at the plancha grill to watch their tacos sizzled with pizazz. Happy hour is particularly tempting if you can scoot in midweek, from 3 to 6 p.m. 1555 Adams Ave., 714-486-3798. $$ HABANA Flickering candles light the way through a highceilinged dining room, convivial bar, and lush patio at The Lab’s enduring Cuban hang for date nights and late nights. Most of the fare sticks solidly to classics, such as roast chicken and ropa vieja, but the appetizer side is loaded with winners. Updates include a lavish, all-you-can-eat brunch with live island music and an array of delicious baked goodies.

Intimate confines make reservations a smart move.

2930 Bristol St., 714-556-0176. See Irvine location. $$$

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IZAKAYA HACHI A handsome, modern izakaya from the owners of Manpuku, Hachi is a boisterous, convivial gem.

The charcoal-grilled skewers shine, including the chicken meatball and chicken thigh. Expect a little bit of everything here: gloriously marbled beef, fresh oysters, composed salads, fried chicken, and unique pressed sushi. 3033 Bristol St., 657-231-6566.

Dinner only. $ OLD VINE KITCHEN & BAR Popular for its brunch-type fare in a town rife with competing options, this charming nook has upgraded with a larger space. Foodies rave about urbane dishes, many with an Italian accent. Think barbecue pork omelet by day, seasonal tasting menu by night. Chef-owner Mark McDonald likes to pair his dinners with interesting wine flights from the world over, and he regularly leads culinary excursions to southern Italy. 2937 Bristol St., 714-545-1411. $$ TACO MARÍA Every dish is a marvel of deeply considered modern Cal-Mex cuisine from chef-owner and O.C. native Carlos Salgado, who parked his esteemed food truck enterprise for this site. Even the stripped-down setting draws all attention to the food. Dinners are four-course prix fixe affairs, with thoughtful wine pairings. Lunch—when the tacos appear—is a more laid-back and affordable way to sample the refined slant that snagged Salgado a Michelin star and several James Beard nominations for chef awards. 3313 Hyland Ave., 714-538-8444. Beer and wine. $$$

DANA POINT GLASSPAR Now an improv market offering the primo seafood typically sold to coastal resorts, Glasspar launched as a classic seafooder, oyster bar, and tap room.

THE RECESS ROOM This city’s first gastropub exists because five childhood pals needed a local haunt for gathering after their weekly basketball game. Food and booze enjoy equal amounts of love at this 148-seat venue—a cleverly retooled former Coco’s. Expect small-batch, offbeat brews and ace craft cocktails, plus lots of rich, shareable noshes. Think tender octopus with toasted quinoa for contrast, luscious pork cheeks confit, and lime-yuzu panna cotta. 18380 Brookhurst St., 714-377-0398. $$$

FULLERTON KHAN SAAB DESI CRAFT KITCHEN Born in the crucible of the pandemic, this halal bistro serves flavorful kebobs, curries, and street snacks alongside wood-fired Wagyu steaks. Creator and executive chef Imran Ali Mookhi applies a Michelin mindset acquired after years in fine-dining kitchens.

Khan Saab has the best stocked alcohol-free bar in O.C. 229 E. Commonwealth Ave., 714-853-1081. $$ MIIRCH SOCIAL This Indian mashup is a relaxed haunt that leans modern. The open kitchen serves traditional Indian cuisine tweaked with global ingredients or Indian flavors applied to comfort foods. Think butter chicken paneer poutine, nine-spice tandoori wings, and a fabulous lamb biryani. Don’t overlook the ingenious cocktails and mocktails. 138 W. Commonwealth Ave., 714-519-3501 $$

GARDEN GROVE NOVA KITCHEN & BAR This glamorous sleeper is a terrific dinner choice for distinctive fare that nods to Japan, Korea, and China. The handsome 35-seat lanai covered patio is beyond fine. Executive chef Abel Vargas oversees a sizable menu that also includes showy sushi and top-shelf cocktails. Do consider the tuna tartare, corn tempura, or coriander-braised short rib. Genteel service. 12361 Chapman Ave., 714696-0888. $$$

HUNTINGTON BE ACH RED TABLE The “red” in Red Table, Huntington Harbour mall’s neighborhood tavern, stands for “relax, eat, drink.”

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DINING GUIDE The creative menu of American eats is big on highcarb snacks, savory share plates, and strapping proteins that feel right in a welcoming setting accented with quirky design elements and a red communal table. 16821 Algonquin St., 714-846-4700. Beer and wine. $$ SESSIONS Surf City is the ideal spot for the second “West Coast deli,” this time across from the sand. Terrific sandwiches that eat like a meal for two are gourmet creations, meticulous stacks of top ingredients with exacting ratios, so every ’wich is scrumptious to the last bite. From-scratch soups, sides, and dressings. A surfer ethos extends to hearty breakfasts featuring Kéan coffee and house-made granola. 414 Pacific Coast Highway, 714-594-3899. Beer and wine. See Irvine and Newport Beach locations. Fourth location (not reviewed) in Newport Beach at 101 Newport Center Drive. $

IRVINE ANDREI’S CONSCIOUS CUISINE & COCKTAILS Irvine’s ever-slicker business zone is a good home for this classy, top-floor, New American choice for power diners, office pals, and couples. Modern craft cocktails enhance a menu that blends California ingredients with global flavors. Top toque Porfiro Gomez’s menu retains favorites such as the beef spring rolls, watermelon salad, and Duroc pork T-bone. Happy hour is a standout in a crowded field. 2607 Main St., 949-387-8887. $$ BISTANGO A longtime airport-area mainstay, Bistango has remained surprisingly contemporary, with creative dishes such as sweet, soulful garlic soup, and black truffle ravioli. It’s also a classy venue for live music, and its rotating art collection adds to the air of urban sophistication. 19100 Von Karman Ave., 949-752-5222. $$$ HABANA We waited 22 years for this glamorous Habana sibling, and it was worth it—a sprawling 300-seat compound that co-opts Cuba’s frozen-in-time splendor.

A roomy patio open to the sky is made intimate by high walls and lots of beautiful props and vignettes, with alcoves dedicated to house pastries and coffees. Despite the impressive scale, the menu hews tightly to the focused offerings at its Costa Mesa original. 708 Spectrum Center Drive, 949-419-0100.

See Costa Mesa location. $$$ JA JIAOZI It’s all about handmade dumplings here.

They grace every table, anchoring meals rounded out with other hot and cold dishes. Firsttimers, ask your able server for help. Top picks include steamed Flaming Hot and boiled Signature jiaozi, along with refreshing tofu-skin salad. Topnotch shrimp fried rice is a winner, too. Watch the masters at work from a five-seat bar. 13776 Jamboree Road, Irvine, 714-786-8999. $$ PORCH & SWING This delightful new indie serves a BEST NEW RESTAURANT “taste of Charleston” starring original 2021 riffs on American classics by chef Justin Werner and cocktails by Andrew Parish. Musttry dishes include roasted pork jowl over grits, amazing creamless creamed corn, and gorgeous

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Beet and goat cheese tortellini at Porch & Swing salads. House-baked breads are a strength, too. The patio is lovely. 2010 Main St., 949-418-7988. $$ PUESTO San Diego’s high-profile taqueria has two Irvine options for O.C. fans. Delectable tacos are the main event, elevated by crispy griddled Oaxacan cheese, and tortillas made by hand from organic, non-GMO, blue corn masa. The cheese is especially brilliant on vegetarian tacos. Always ask about the monthly taco special. The Park Place center location’s indoor-meets-outdoor venue is intimate and color-splashed. Park Place, 3311 Michelson Drive, 949-608-7272; Los Olivos Marketplace, 8577 Irvine Center Drive, 949-608-9990. $$ SESSIONS No. 3 is a charm for O.C.’s indie chainlet of “West Coast” delis. Expect terrific sandwiches that eat like a meal for two, gourmet creations that are meticulous stacks of top ingredients with exacting ratios, so every ’wich is scrumptious to the last bite. Fromscratch soups, sides, and dressings. A beguiling lakeside setting beckons for lazy breakfasts featuring Kéan coffee and house-made granola. 4736 Barranca Parkway, 949-333-3949. Beer and wine. See Huntington Beach and Newport Beach locations.

Fourth location (not reviewed) in Newport Beach at 101 Newport Center Drive. $ TACO ROSA With agave-sweetened margaritas, daily aguas frescas, and house-made churros, these flagships of the Taco Mesa chain take fresh Mex to the max. Try the Oaxacan enchiladas. 13792 Jamboree Road, 714-5056080. See Newport Beach location. $$

LAGUNA BE ACH BROADWAY BY AMAR SANTANA Boy wonder chef Amar Santana and industry vet Ahmed Labbate decamped Charlie Palmer to create this sexy urban bistro. Fans old and new keep the tight quarters humming to the backdrop of an open kitchen and vintage flicks playing on the flat-screen over the expansive bar.

Santana’s dishes are opulent and intense. The wine

list includes many notable half-bottles. 328 Glenneyre St., 949-715-8234. $$$ THE DRAKE The grown-ups sipping cocktails are here for a full serving of primo live music paired with the cuisine of Paul Gstrein (ex of Bistango and Bayside). Laguna’s own Alec Glasser prevails in creating a dashing joint where both the musicians and the kitchen have serious chops. Diners dig into Euro-inflected dishes (try the lamb lollipops, the Alpine Melt, the chile-lime swordfish).

Musicians dig the highbrow sound system, and the room generates a superlative groove. 2894 S. Coast Highway, 949-376-1000. $$$ DRIFTWOOD KITCHEN With its gorgeous seaside panorama, this place perfectly illustrates the food-versus-view gamble.

Prudent choices on chef Rainer Schwarz’s seasonal menu include whole fried fish, an unusual entree pairing of butcher steak-pork belly, and tarts by pastry chef Rene Baez. Brunch items and craft drinks also are good bets. 619 Sleepy Hollow Lane, 949715-7700. $$ NICK’S Perched on Laguna’s prime stretch of Coast Highway, this inviting, urbane bar and grill lures grown-ups who prefer to skip the surfer grub scene in favor of tasty cocktails and a compact all-day menu of comfort classics with modern twists. Ace bets include the steakhouse salad and blackened halibut sandwich. Softly lit and cushily appointed, the open-air space boasts a sidewalk patio. Sociable service is notably polished. 440 S. Coast Highway, 949-3768595. See San Clemente location. $$ OLIVER’S OSTERIA Wedged into an oddball canyon retail center, this tidy shop is chef-owner Erik De Marchi’s all-out defense of faithful fare inspired by his home turf of Italy’s Emilia-Romana region. Pastas are wondrous, but do wait to hear the daily specials that can include juicy lamb chops or crepes (crespelle) with porcini mushrooms in truffle-perfumed béchamel. Tight quarters make dining noisy when the room is full. And Oliver? He’s De Marchi’s first

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child, born on opening day. 853 Laguna Canyon Road, 949-715-0261. $$$ SAPPHIRE CELL AR CRAFT COOK The latest incarnation of Laguna Beach’s historic Coast Highway venue is much better than it has to be, given its bulletproof location.

Upmarket, innovative American cuisine by executive chef Jared Cook includes irresistible weekend brunch waffles and Benedicts, classy lunch salads, and dinners that star fresh oysters and a splendid ribeye. On-site pantry for beach eats. 1200 South Coast Highway, 949-715-9888. $$$ SEL ANNE STEAK TAVERN Anaheim Ducks star Teemu Selanne cements his brand with this polished and popular steak joint on a venerated stretch of Coast Highway.

Prime, pricey beef rules the day on executive chef Vince Terusa’s menu designed for a pro athlete’s appetite and fan base. We like the main floor’s easy, breezy tavern for terrific cocktails, the superlative burger, and world-class people-watching. 1464 S. Coast Highway, 949-715-9881. Dinner only. $$$ SPL ASHES RESTAURANT Easily one of our coast’s top resort options for a surf’s-edge indulgence, this contemporary dining room and lounge are famed for pricey romantic meals and sunset drinks. Ron Fougeray is executive chef. A stunning Pacific view dazzles, as does Fougeray’s five-star resume that includes a James Beard nomination. Surf & Sand Resort, 1555 S. Coast Highway, 888-281-3502. $$$

LAGUNA HILLS BREAK OF DAWN Fine-dining chef Dee Nguyen never looked back when he escaped five-star kitchens to create this daytime diner serving wildly creative comfort fare with Asian inflections. Whether sweet—French toast crème brûlée with Mexican chocolate—or savory— Hawaiian sausage with fried eggs, scallions, green papaya, and rice—the result is spellbinding. 24291 Avenida De La Carlota, 949-587-9418. $$ IRONWOOD The savvy team behind Vine in San Clemente notches another hit with this welcoming dinner house in a zone with scant options. Executive chef Jared Cook’s modern, seasonal menu roams from delicate to hearty, but all dishes showcase his knack for upping the crave factor. Examples: chicken schnitzel with mushrooms, Zinfandelbraised lamb shank with mint yogurt. Terrific craft cocktails shift with the seasons. On-point service from a gracious crew. 25250 La Paz Road, 949-4468772. Dinner only. $$$

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sparkles. Don’t-miss items include premium cottage pies, a killer lamb burger, and anything with house-cured meats. Upscale pricing and dapper surroundings prove this is not your frat brother’s Irish pub. 26342 Oso Parkway, 949-582-0026. $$$ WINEWORKS FOR EVERYONE This near-hidden pocket bistro is a top choice for wine-centric cuisine in South County. A retooled menu by chef David Shofner, who also helms the kitchen at Dublin 4 next door, brims with seasonal California fare that flatters a wine list of West Coast and international bottles. Must-haves include sausage flatbread, and a killer cheese plate. 26342 Oso Parkway, 949-582-0026. Beer and wine. $$$

N E W P ORT BE AC H BAYSIDE Classy Bayside remains a go-to choice on many fronts. Nightly happy hour stars a winning small-plates menu that keeps the bar hopping.

Rotating artwork keeps the dining room ever fresh for relaxed meals of debonair American fare. Long favored by the coastal set for jazzy brunches, insiders stop in on Friday nights for a legendary jam session in the bar. Prix fixe menus are a strength here. 900 Bayside Drive, 949-721-1222. $$$ BELLO BY SANDRO NARDONE

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DINING GUIDE distinctive creations such as mortadella mousse canoli with liquid pineapple mustard. Crispy octopus with Calabrian vinaigrette is another crowd favorite.

Cocktails show imagination, and the wine list has some rare gems. Coming soon, Nardone’s take on hip patio brunching. 1200 Bison Ave., 949-520-7191. $$$ FABLE & SPIRIT From the family behind Dublin 4 BEST NEW RESTAURANT comes this lush addition to the area 2020 across from Lido Marina Village. But don’t assume this is an Irish pub that mimics the other. This plush room features inventive fare that’s a mashup of American and Irish. Here you start with Hares Looking at You, a cocktail starring Wheatley vodka and carrot juice, move on to the refined beet agnolotti with chèvre foam, or share a woodfired duck confit pizetta. Yes, the fish and chips are superior, but so is the rabbit fricassee. 3441 Via Lido, 949-409-9913. $$$ LIDO BOTTLE WORKS This handsome waterfront venue sounds like a liquor store, but it’s a sleeper of a full-service restaurant hiding in the swanky Lido Marina Village development. Hyper-seasonal and prettily plated, notable creations include Dory Fleet catches of the day, opulent Iberico secreto pork, a solid burger, and one glorious chocolate mousse. 3408 Via Oporto, 949-529-2784. $$ OLEA CELL AR CRAFT COOK Eastside’s dapper dinner house is the latest offering from the polished crew behind sister restaurants Ironwood and Vine, a homegrown hospitality group. Fans of chef Jared Cook will recognize some familiar dishes from his sibling shops, but there are exclusives here, too. We’re mad for the opulent duck liver terrine with bacon and bourbon, and those fine oysters baked with blue crab in tarragon butter. Add top-notch cocktails and 50 notable wines by the glass. 2001 Westcliff Drive, Newport Beach, 949-287-6807. Dinner nightly. $$$ SESSIONS This busy “West Coast deli” on the peninsula crafts terrific sandwiches that eat like a meal for two. Gourmet creations with kooky names are meticulous stacks of top ingredients with exacting ratios, so every ’wich is scrumptious to the last bite.

A surfer vibe extends to hearty breakfasts at 7 a.m. daily, starring Golden State Coffee Roaster coffee.

2823 Newport Blvd., 949-220-9001. Beer and wine.

See Huntington Beach and Irvine locations. Fourth location (not reviewed) in Newport Beach at 101 Newport Center Drive. $ SHOREBIRD Hidden inside the Vue Newport enclave, Shorebird is invisible until you enter the airy split-level space dominated by its waterfront view.

Expect contemporary American fare plus familiar side detours for sushi and tacos. Best bets include Duroc pork chop, lump crab cakes, avocado fries.

2220 Newport Blvd., 949-287-6627. $$$ SUSHI ROKU The sixth location of this Cal-Japanese concept makes a huge impression with striking decor and vibrant cuisine. If the dining room’s busier than the sushi bar, blame the thoughtfully designed and executed menu, notably dishes such as fluke kumquat sashimi, blue crab tartare, Prime ribeye Japonais, and the deconstructed s’mores. The creative sushi deserves a night all its own, and the bar and patio offer their own vibes. Look for scores 144 Ora nge C o ast • June 2021

Tin’s dressed oyster at Shorebird of noodles, salads, and bento boxes at lunch, and sakes. 327 Newport Center Drive, 949-706-3622. $$$ TACO ROSA With agave-sweetened margaritas and house-made churros, these flagships of the Taco Mesa chain take fresh Mex to the max. 2632 San Miguel Road, 949720-0980. See Irvine location. $$ THE WINERY RESTAURANT & WINE BAR The snazzy venue overlooks the yacht and Duffy boat traffic in Newport Harbor, flaunting its waterfront charms with 180-degree views from two floors plus a cigar patio. The space sizzles with bonhomie— and diners who love their surf, turf, wine, and VIP treatment. Expect cosseting service from partners JC Clow, William Lewis, and executive chef Yvon Goetz.

Best bets include Goetz’s signature Alsatian “pizza” and the Colorado buffalo carpaccio. 3131 W. Coast Highway, 949-999-6622. See Tustin location. $$$

NE WPORT COAST THE BEACHCOMBER The surf’s-edge view might be better than the food, but the drinks and eats are good enough to keep this iconic spot packed with beachgoers, especially in summer. Stick with basics such as grilled artichokes, lobster club, and stuffed salmon. Executive chef Carlos Olivera oversees the breakfast, lunch, and dinner menus that change slightly each season. 15 Crystal Cove, 949-376-6900. $$$ BLUEFIN Adroit chef Takashi Abe applies his considerable talents to pristine ingredients he fashions into gorgeous works of edible Japanese art. His omakase is transcendent (and cheaper at lunch). The setting is suitably spare and visually soothing. Superior sake selection. 7952 E. Pacific Coast Highway, 949715-7373. $$$ MARCHÉ MODERNE The finest French bistro south of BEST NEW RESTAURANT Beverly Hills is reborn in coastal digs 2018 that express a fresh chapter for the redoubtable Florent and Amelia Marneau. Added space and oversize windows let the outdoors into

a room that oozes grace and sophistication. Beloved dishes such as Spanish octopus with chorizo return to the dinner menu alongside new creations from the open kitchen—think crispy suckling pigs and beans, a three-day cassoulet. Amelia’s new desserts include ravishing Napoleons served weekends only.

7862 E. Pacific Coast Highway, 714-434-7900. $$$ WASA SUSHI James Hamamori cemented his stardom at this striking shopping-center spot brimming with devotees of modern spins on sushi. Renowned for such fare as salmon with ginger sauce and fresh orange. Exceptional selection of salads, appetizers, and entrees as well. 1344 Bison Ave., 949-760-1511.

Beer and wine. $$ ZOV’S NEWPORT COAST This attractive shopping center offshoot of the popular original Zov’s in Tustin is a go-to patio cafe that lures locals with creative Cal-Med dishes such as Moroccan salmon salad, spiced lamb burger, and pomegranate baby back ribs. Desserts are a standout, as are cocktails and chic mezze starters. 21123 Newport Coast Drive, 949-760-9687. See Tustin location. $$$

ORANGE GABBI’S MEXICAN KITCHEN Gabbi Patrick grew up working in her family’s Mexican restaurants, then studied at the Greystone Culinary Academy in Napa. The menu reveals her formal training as it embraces her family’s background.

With items such as gorditas al pastor (masa cakes with Kurobuta pork belly and a pineapple-onion relish), Patrick’s plates celebrate simple, honest flavors. 141 S. Glassell St., 714-633-3038. $$ HAVEN CRAFT KITCHEN + BAR A serious contender in the gastropub category, this popular storefront in Old Towne lures a mixed crowd of brew fanatics and foodies, thanks to a rich roster of esoteric suds and polished pub grub from chef Craig Brady. Dishes such as a braised lamb pappardelle and coriander roasted baby carrots. Lunch and early dinner are options for bypassing the deafening din that rises with the crowd. 190 S. Glassell St., 714-221-0680. $$

RANCHO SANTA MARGARITA THE BLIND PIG KITCHEN & BAR Lakeside seats, terrific craft cocktails, and daring fare by young chef Karl Pfleider earn local love for this rare gastro-canteen in Rancho Santa Margarita. Midweek tapas start at 3 p.m. with goodies such as steak tartare with pistachio XO sauce. But wait until 5 p.m. for the mahi-mahi with paprika mole. 31431 Santa Margarita Parkway, 949888-0072. Second location (not reviewed) in Yorba Linda, 4975 Lakeview Ave., 714-485-2593. $$

SAN CLEMENTE BRICK The menu of authentic, seasonal cuisine says Italy, but the unfussy setting and beach-casual regulars make for a solid California vibe at this trattoria by chef-owner David Pratt. Thin-crust pizzas from the wood-fired Valoriani oven are composed with care, but don’t miss the house-made pastas and seasonal

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salads. Amazing meatballs, too. 216 N. El Camino Real, 949-429-1199. $$ MRK PUBLIC Three chefs, two of them former co-chefs at Tabu Grill in Laguna Beach, transform a fast-casual fixture into a winning spot that offers craft beers, all $5, and a tightly edited menu of elevated favorites, notably Tuscan toast, and a terrific fried chicken sandwich.

The rear counter offers a distant ocean view. 1402 S. El Camino Real, 949-441-7621. Beer and wine. $ NICK’S On a prime stretch of vintage Avenida del Mar, this inviting bar and grill is just urbane enough to lure grown-ups who prefer to skip the surfer grub scene in favor of crackerjack cocktails and a compact all-day menu of comfort classics with a modern twist. Ace bets include the steakhouse salad and blackened fish sandwich. And there’s a sidewalk patio with fireplace.

Sociable service is notably polished. 213 Avenida del Mar, 949-481-2200. See Laguna Beach location. $$ VINE A decor revamp of the cozy dining room and a menu overhaul add up to impressive new heights, because owner Russ Bendel Jr. wisely gives sauce monster and executive chef Jared Cook full reign over the kitchen. Look for killer duck wings and nightly specials that tend to sell out. A garden out back only sweetens this gem. 211 N. El Camino Real, 949-3612079. Dinner only. $$$

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BENCHMARK Quirky but capable, this Santa Ana newcomer goes all-in for alfresco, luring diners with a tree-shaded setting on a vintage residential street. The modest menu of American bistro dishes is just big enough to have wide appeal. Happy hour and weekend brunch have a backyard party vibe. Dinner surprises with upmarket dishes, say a lovely bavette steak atop celery root purée. 601 E. Santa Ana Blvd., 714-480-0225. $$ CHATO’S BAR AND GRILL This intrepid Mexican canteen offers less familiar dishes—corundas, roast quail—alongside comfort favorites such as ceviche and chilaquiles. Michoacán native Sergio Ortega previously of Descanso, is executive chef. Inaugural meals include dinner nightly and Sunday brunch. Commendable drinks.

400 N. Broadway, 714-852-3256. $$ EL MERCADO MODERN CUISINE Deceptively bare bones, the menu offers about 20 dishes, each showcasing a regional recipe from Mexico’s distinctive territories. Don’t miss a sublime aguachile verde. Also impressive: crisp tacos ahogado in hot broth. We loved the guajillo salsa-soaked bread in the open-face pork pambazo at brunch.

Inventive cocktails lean on mezcal and house-made bitters. The vintage site with soaring ceilings seats 115 and boasts modern artwork. Expect kind, unflappable service. 301 N. Spurgeon St., 714-338-2446. $$

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DINING GUIDE MIX MIX KITCHEN BAR DTSA got a major dining upgrade BEST NEW RESTAURANT with this winner from chef-owner 2017 Ross Pangilinan. A veteran of highend dining, his major culinary chops rule the day but not the tab at his breakout venue with zero pretension and multicourse meals packed with finesse. Think prosciutto toast with quince honey, and seared foie gras with al pastor spices and charred pineapple. Spiffy craft cocktails, too. 300 N. Main St., 714-836-5158. Dinner only. $$$

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Tight focus on the fare makes dining at this South Coast Plaza hot spot better than ever.

Executive chef Ron Lee makes delicious harmony with matriarch master chef Helene An’s spicy beef tacos and roasted New Zealand lamb rack, as well as her fabled roast crab (Tuesday only). Zen chic decor turns heads. Drinks at the dramatic bar dazzle the cocktail crowd, but try Sunday brunch for a more kickback experience, or snag a padded stool at the adjacent noodle bar. 3333 Bristol St., 714-557-5679. $$$ ANTONELLO RISTORANTE For more than three decades South Coast Plaza’s Italian grand diva has reigned for ultrafine feasting on authentic, traditional dishes backed by a savvy wine selection deep with Italian stars. House-made pastas, breads, and desserts. The restaurant’s aura of privilege is underscored by pampering service for VIPs. A full-service wine bar is the latest update.

3800 South Plaza Drive, 714-751-7153. $$$ THE HALL GLOBAL EATERY The Hall’s 10,000-square-feet is a wonderland of casual offerings, but do search out the seasonal poke creations from Amar Santana. They explode with worldly flavors best enjoyed on the tranquil patio lounge with sophisticated cocktails by bar star Michael Rooney. Inside The Hall, graze on shawarmas, sandwiches, salads, and superb pastries and coffees from the patisserie. 3333 Bristol St., 714-515-5544. $$ DIN TAI FUNG Fans happily endure long waits to satisfy their craving for xiao long bao, juicy pork dumplings, handpleated with care. Bowls of noodles, rice, and stacks of bamboo steamers crowd tables as diners blend their own aromatic dipping sauce from rich soy, black vinegar, and shreds of fresh ginger. 3333 Bristol St., 714-549-3388. $$ HAMAMORI Sushi master artist James Hamamori applies persuasive talent to this South Coast Plaza penthouse dazzler of a sushi bar. Son Jim is now behind the bar, too, but this heavenly venue also shows off non-sushi dishes such as uni floating in edamame puree, Kobe rissole, and miso-marinated lamb chops. Omakase is truly top-notch. 3333 Bear St., 714-850-0880. $$$ KNIFE PLEAT Knife Pleat replaces Marché Moderne in the penthouse of South Coast Plaza. The radically transformed 80-seat setting is a clear signal that this French arrival is wholly apart from its predecessor.

Chef Tony Esnault and partner Yassmin Sarmadi are new to O.C. though acclaimed in Los Angeles, and in the case of Esnault, covered in Michelin star dust after years with mentor Alain Ducasse. Esnault is a disciple of the seasons; his style is light, graceful, and precise

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Beet salad at Knife Pleat as revealed by escargot ravioli in broth, his famous legumes de saison, or the ultrarefined cassoulet. Don’t skip Germain Biotteau’s indulgent desserts. 3333 Bristol St., 714-266-3388. $$$ RITTER’S STEAM KETTLE COOKING Chef-partner Mike Ritter and crew create CajunCreole magic in 12 steam-heated steel caldrons that cook seductive versions of gumbo, chowder, and the legendary pan poast—a heady concoction of various shellfish bubbling in a rich sauce of cream, tomato, and secret spices, topped with a dome of perfect jasmine rice—that’s by far the best-selling dish.

And don’t miss the mean po’ boy sandwich. 1421 W. MacArthur Blvd., 714-850-1380. Beer and wine. $$ ROYAL KHYBER Arun Puri, the creator behind Orange County’s first Indian restaurant, is still buying the spices and manning the tandoor oven in the skilled kitchen at this upscale choice for first-rate renditions of classics such as butter chicken, tikka masala, and the signature Khyber’s Nectar, a dish of slow-cooked lamb shanks said to be an aphrodisiac. 1621 W. Sunflower Ave., 714-436-1010. $$ TERRACE BY MIX MIX Canny chef-owner Ross Pangilinan leverages the success of his original Mix Mix Kitchen Bar in downtown Santa Ana with this minimalist aerie overlooking the stylish Bridge of Gardens skywalk at South Coast Plaza. This venue lacks a full bar, but it has wine and beer and is open daily with ample free parking. Fans love the three-course lunch for $20, but weekend brunch with its mimosa cart beguiles, and dinner offers the best prix fixe in the center.

Don’t-miss dishes include Asian ribs, hamachi crudo, and pork cheek adobo. 3333 Bear St., 657-231-6447. $$ VACA Top chef Amar Santana and ace partner Ahmed Labbate return to Costa Mesa with an exuberant, singular ode to Spain. Santana sidesteps the “eat local” crusade, offering peerless jamon Iberico, lush bomba rice for paellas, and verdant Mahon gin for cocktails.

Dozens of authentic tapas beg to be tried, but do consider excellent wood-grilled steaks, dry-aged inhouse. Dinner tables at prime times are scarce, so plan, wait, or aim for lunch. 695 Town Center Drive, 714-463-6060. $$$

CENTRO STORICO Old Town Tustin’s new kid on the old block transforms a vintage building into a spaghetteria and bar, plus a back pocket cafe. Artisan, fresh daily pasta is the latest effort from the Pozzuoli family behind Centro, the excellent micro pizzeria next door. Signature dishes include Capperi e Olive (casarecca), Aglione (bucatini), and grilled porterhouse for two.

405 El Camino Real., 714-258-8817. $$ CHAAK Gabbi and Ed Patrick of Gabbi’s Kitchen chose Old Town to show off the county’s most sophisticated take on the regional fare of Mexico’s wondrous Yucatán Peninsula, naming their new location after the Mayan rain god. The dazzling space features a retractable roof and sliding Roman shades to lovely effect. Must-have dishes include sikil pec, a roasted pumpkin seed dip, as well as cochinita pibil and carne cruda. A 16-seat bar invites lingering over elaborate cocktails or a glass from an uncommonly diverse wine list. 215 El Camino Real, 657-699-3019. $$$ THE WINERY RESTAURANT & WINE BAR The O.C. power crowd doesn’t care that this isn’t a winery, but a huge, handsome restaurant that attracts disciples of steak, wine, and cigars. They’re exactly the folks you’d expect would follow partners JC Clow and William Lewis from their previous gig at Morton’s, with executive chef Yvon Goetz in tow.

Best bets include Goetz’s signature Alsatian “pizza” and the Colorado buffalo carpaccio. If the 7,500-bottle wine cellar isn’t enough, you can always purchase a private wine locker. 2647 Park Ave., 714-258-7600.

See Newport Beach location. $$$ THE YELLOW CHILLI The Yellow Chilli is another franchise by Sanjeev Kapoor, India’s mega-celebrity chef. Bigger than Wolfgang or Martha. The massive menu proves the master chef isn’t stingy with recipes, not after writing more than 150 cookbooks. Knowledgeable servers help navigate the options. Don’t miss Sham Savera, one of Kapoor’s most famous creations: open-face spinach dumplings filled with fresh white paneer that float in silky tomato gravy spiked with garlic, cardamom, and mace. 2463 Park Ave., 714-389-5280. $$ ZOV’S TUSTIN BISTRO Fans love Zov Karamardian’s modern, creative way with Mediterranean flavors. Zov keeps her flagship venue fresh and stylish. Expect Cal-Med dishes such as Moroccan salmon salad, spiced lamb burger, and pomegranate baby back ribs. Desserts are a standout, as are cocktails and chic mezze starters. The patio cafe out back stays busy at lunch and weekend breakfast. 17440 E. 17th St., 714-838-8855.

See Newport Coast location. $$$

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Newport Beach aesthetic nurse Joanna Yoo, known as Joanna the Nurse on social media, discusses her trademark “nonsurgical nose job” and how she gained 120K Instagram followers. by Crystal Chang

How did you become known for the nonsurgical nose job using fillers?

I trained under a board-certified plastic surgeon for almost a year on how to do nonsurgical nose jobs. I loved it because it made such a big change on a person’s profile. I wanted to highlight pictures of the nose injectables on social media even more because people were always blown away by how much it could change someone’s face.

definitely not a common issue, but it is a possibility. So this should always be done in a legitimate medical office.

Are there risks to the procedure?

The nose is a bit of a riskier area because (the procedure) can cause vascular occlusion. Sounds terrifying, I know. It’s

How did you become so known for this?

My coworker encouraged me to highlight my work on Instagram. After that, it just spiraled to what it is now. The rest is just

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Is it painful?

It shouldn’t be too painful. The nose, according to most of my patients, is the least painful area of the face to have an injectable. The pain is subjective, but patients usually say it’s very low on the pain scale.

through word-of-mouth and references from clients who have loved their results.

Where can people find you?

I’m at the Physician Center for Renewal in Newport Beach, which is where I do all of my work. However, I also have my own store called JTN Aesthetics. It’s just retail for now, but I hope that one day it will also be an office where I can host clients as well.

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