Real Vegas Magazine | Dr. Claudia Krispel of Meadows Eye Physicians & Surgeons

2021

Greatest Medical Minds

DR. CLAUDIA KRISPEL Meadows Eye Physicians & Surgeons Center of Excellence for Ophthalmology Care

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NAT I VE By: Candice Wiener

“Man’s Support Puts Grant a Gift Autism Foundation and the UNLV Medicine Ackerman Autism Center into a Transformational Takeover and Overdrive!”

Meet Gary Ackerman of Gaudin Ford If you were born and/or lived in Las Vegas

his son-in-law’s skills as an asset and decided

for a significant amount of time, it’s very

to purchase a Ford dealership in Las Vegas

likely you’ve heard of the Ackerman family

and had his son-in-law run it. Mr. Ackerman

name or possibly even purchased a car from

dedicated the next 40 years to their joint

their dealership. The Gaudin family moved

success; the way family businesses should

from Tennessee to Northern California

operate.

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by horse and carriage in the 1850’s. Mr.

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George Gaudin conceptualized a more

In 1972 Mr. Gaudin decided to retire and

efficient way to transport goods in his

gave his son-in-law Don Ackerman and his

dad’s Ford Model T while he was in his 20’s

brother-in-law Ray Andrews first right of refusal

and working on the family’s lettuce farm.

to buy him out of the Buena Park and Las

In 1922, Ford approached Gaudin and

Vegas dealerships. As a result, the Las Vegas

when he expressed his desire to own a

dealership remained with the Ackerman

Ford dealership, the deal was done! After

family. In 1974, history repeated itself and

multiple moves to various locations, he

Don’s son Gary graduated from college and

ended up buying a dealership in Buena

approached his father with the same ambition

Park and a shared passion, he ran that

and curiosity about being in the automotive

family-owned dealership with his son-in-

industry. Don gave Gary the same valuable

law, Don Ackerman. After a few years

lesson and advised his son to move to 1 of the

of Don displaying his competency as a

fastest 2 growing automotive markets at that

business partner, Mr. Gaudin recognized

time, Denver or Southern California. Gary then

moved to California and learned the ropes at a

Ford, which relocated to the 215 west beltway and Rainbow Blvd, in

dealership in San Fernando Valley and after 18 months, Don Ackerman

2012. In April of 2000, Gaudin Motor Company opened Jaguar Porsche

called and asked him to come back to Las Vegas to help run the local

of Las Vegas, located on West Sahara Ave., which in September of 2015

dealership. It wasn’t until the end of 1979 that Gary moved back to Las

moved to a new multi-million-dollar Porsche-only facility right next door

Vegas.

to Gaudin Ford.

In March of 1982, the family opened the East Sahara Ave. location,

Having achieved so much success in the automotive industry arena,

moving from their location on the Strip and Charleston Blvd., as they

Gary was able to focus on other things that he was passionate about.

had outgrown that location. Approximately 10 years later, Gary bought

He stated advocating for autism well over 25 years ago and became

the Jaguar franchise in Las Vegas from Chaisson Motor Cars. In 1986,

the vice-chairman on the Board of Directors for Grant a Gift Autism

the group purchased Gaudin Import Center on Boulder Highway,

Foundation.

which consisted of Porsche, Volkswagen and Audi. By 1989, Gaudin Import Center had evolved to house solely Porsche, relocated to East

Grant a Gift Autism Foundation, Nevada’s leading not-for-profit

Sahara Ave., adjacent to Gaudin Ford, and later added Jaguar to its

provider of clinical, support, and vocational programs and

showroom. In 1993, Gary officially bought his dad’s company, Gaudin

servicesto families affecte by autism, announces the takeover of

the Ackerman Autism Center. With autism being an epidemic in our country, affecting 1 of 59 children born in our country, Gary heavily put the foot on the gas pedal to ensure that our Las Vegas community had a place to help those affected by the spectrum disorder. The Autism Center provides physicians, psychologists, speech and behavioral therapists, for comprehensive diagnosis, treatment plan, follow-up care, and support services. The center helps prepare those with autism for independent and functional lifestyles right here in our community. Over the years, Ackerman has made major financial contributions to their namesake, the UNLV Ackerman Autism Center. He is passionate about helping those diagnosed with the spectrum as early on as possible, which in turn will literally save millions of dollars in support that those would need if they are not diagnosed until adulthood

& CEO Peter Krauss. “This could not come at a

and can’t function in society or hold down a job.

more critical time as the demand for our services

Currently the Ackerman Center is operated by

has never been higher. This change allows us to

UNLV Medicine with financial support provided

grow faster and be more flexible in meeting the

by Grant a Gift Autism Foundation through its

needs of our clients.”

aspects of the management of the Ackerman

Grant a Gift and the Kirk Kerkorian School of

Center will be transferred from UNLV Medicine

Medicine at UNLV jointly opened the UNLV

to Grant a Gift Autism Foundation. Grant a Gift

Medicine Ackerman Autism Center in 2016,

and the Ackerman Center will continue to work

combining cutting-edge care, vocational training,

with UNLV Medicine under an affiliate agreement

social support programs, and education for families

allowing the Doctors that currently serve our

– all in a “one-stop shop” outpatient setting. After

clients to continue those services at Ackerman.

just a few years in operation, in 2019, the success

“By combining the operational and fundraising

of the partnership was recognized regionally

expertise of Grant a Gift with the clinical

through the Nevada Medical Center Eric M. Hilton

excellence of the Ackerman Center, we will be

Healthcare Collaboration Prize.

able to bring more resources more quickly to

In the first 5 years of the partnership, Grant a Gift

families affected by autism in Southern Nevada,”

and the Ackerman Center have served over 5,000

explains Grant a Gift Autism Foundation President

client patients and their families most of whom had

nowhere else to turn for help. “Many

need diagnosis, treatment, and

families do not receive help in finding

support. Autism affects 1 in 54 children

a provider, and children have to wait

in the United States.

for openings with a therapist,” reports

As a result of the takeover, Grant

Gary Ackerman, Founder of the

a Gift plans to significantly increase

Ackerman Autism Center and Dealer

staffing at the Ackerman Center,

Principal of Gaudin Motor Company.

which will reduce the wait for services,

“The Ackerman AutismCenteris proud

and to expand the services offered

to have played a big role in solving

including speech therapy to ensure

this crisis and remains committed to

that clients of all ages are supported.

serving our community in the future.

“Parents who have a child with autism

The takeover will accelerate services

or suspect that their child may have

to the thousands of children, adults,

autism need access to help, direction,

and their families affected by autism

support, and services as soon as

who still seek assistance and the tens

possible,” says Dr. Julie Beasley, Child

of thousands more who will eventually

Neuropsychologist at the Ackerman

Center. “The sooner children receive services, the better the long-term outcomes, and the lower overall financial cost.” As of June 28, 2021, the combined entity will be known as Grant a Gift Autism Foundation – Ackerman Center with a new logo to be released at that time. A new website is in development that will provide easy navigation for clients to find the services they need and is planned for release on or about the 28th of June as well.

For more information, please visit grantagiftfoundation.org or call 702.910.3303.

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Kirk Kerkorian

School of Medicine Student Making a Difference

By Paul Harasim

B Bobak Seddighzadeh Future Greatest Medical Mind

obak Seddighzadeh, set to graduate from the Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine at UNLV in 2022, already holds an impressive CV. Even before he began medical school, he was a research associate for the renowned Harvard/

MGHY Center on Genomics, Vulnerable Populations and Health Disparities as well as project director for the recently opened Jamaica Cancer Care and Research Institute in the Caribbean.

In addition to managing his medical school studies, he’s a dynamic researcher --

his work has appeared in peer reviewed journals, including BioMedicine and European Urology, as well as mainstream media, stretching from Men’s Health magazine to the Las Vegas Sun newspaper.

Seddighzadeh also took time during medical school to pursue additional training in cancer genomics in Dr. Franklin Huang’s lab at the University of California San Francisco. “I have been called upon to become a physician-scientist because currently we need better answers for many of our patients.”

During the height of the pandemic, researchers in Dr. Huang’s lab focused on COVID-19. “A trend emerged that men and women contracted COVID at similar rates, yet men were dying at greater proportions,” says Seddigzadeh. “We investigated sets of human lungs to see whether or not there were sex differences between men and women lung cells that would explain this phenomenon... We discovered that men had a greater percentage of lung cells that expressed the receptors that COVID-19 requires to infiltrate our cells.”

“I want to live a life of purpose,” says Seddighzadeh, who received a full tuition scholarship to Kerkorian School of Medicine in 2017 courtesy of Dr. Barbara Atkinson, founding dean, and Maureen Schafer, the medical school’s former chief of staff.” For me that means making time to pursue meaningful projects that have great potential to help others through medicine.”

A biology and biochemistry honors graduate of Loyola Marymount University, Seddighzadeh attended New York University for graduate school. There, he received a job offer from the celebrated Harvard researcher, Dr. Alexandra E. Shields who asked him to help open a cancer institute in the Caribbean. While at Harvard, Seddighzadeh also helped investigate how psychosocial stress can influence chronic disease.

Seddighzadeh lost his father to pancreatic cancer during his research year with Dr. Huang.

That loss has him thinking of helping UNLV establish a world-class cancer research institute.

“My father and mother were the yin and yang of my development. My father was a serial entrepreneur... From him, I learned...discipline and persistence. He instilled in me a growth mindset - that I can accomplish anything that I choose as long as I keep learning, work hard and persist through setbacks…. My mother was a clinical psychologist. She gave me values of ethics, simplicity, caring and doing right by others, and to be generous. She instilled in me emotional intelligence and awareness. I think it’s the unique combination of their skills that have given me a foundation to hopefully make strides as a great doctor for my patients and as a leader for my community.”

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Heard... Advocate Change

THE REAL COST

By Ciara Williams

W

hen you work in a kitchen

store muttering these popular back

the sexual innuendos. I’ve been in and

you learn quickly what you

of the house words. You also get a

out of the kitchen for a good portion

need to do to be seen and

feel for what you will tolerate and

of my life, mostly taking the line cook

to be heard. You learn the lingo, the

what you also will not just let go. As a

job to get through school and to take

layout, the associates. HEARD, CORNER

female in the kitchen, you always will

care of the family, getting away from

and YES CHEF are the 3 statements you

have to ‘prove yourself’, and with that

real life and hanging with the kitchen

learn early and if you work in a kitchen

sometimes you learn to brush off nasty

crew. You learn who you can count on

long enough it becomes routine, you

comments, the angry chef, people

and who will listen to you about your

will catch yourself at home or in the

who are brand new to kitchen life, and

life outside of work, so most times it feels

like therapy more than work.

to represent your heritage

You create in a sense a family

and to protect your energy.

outside of your natural family.

As a young Navajo woman

The word K’e doesn’t have

my father always told us to

a real translation but is more

travel, see the world and see it

so a description of what you

from another perspective, the

want to share with the world,

real world. That is why I left my

or maybe just your world. As

home to see if I could conquer

a Navajo this was taught at

the world, or at the very least

an early age; K’e, you share

my world.

with the ones you encounter

This was my journey and my

in life because you want to

downfall. I trusted, I believed, I

change the narrative in the

hoped. I trusted my associates

world to be in harmony, not

to respect my boundaries but

just within yourself but in your

also remain cordial. I believed

surroundings, family, home,

that if I spoke my truth, they

life, work, kitchen life. As a

would hear me. I hoped that

Navajo you are brought up to

the authorities would make

respect boundaries, respect

the wrongs right because

life, and respect authority

that’s what you are taught

in all forms. We are taught

from a young age; that if

to reach for the stars, the

someone hurts you, you are

unattainable, to always learn

to tell someone… anyone.

from your mistakes and to

They failed me, they failed us

stay in harmony and balance

because they believed that

within the sacred mountains

a woman can only scream so

and to always carry turquoise

much until she is drowned out

and silenced. My voice may

nothing about the multiple

not have resonated within

complaints at the hands of

their organizations however,

one specific sexual predator

I knew that I could not stay

that we worked aside with in

silent, because if I don’t fight

the kitchen. After reporting

for the truth, who will?

another sexual assault incident, I was told to take

I worked as a Line Chef

some time off work and that

for nearly 2 years at a

“it wasn’t serious enough to

local establishment. I

involve law enforcement.”

endured a lot of sexual

Only to return to work and

inappropriateness while

be told that the predator

working in the kitchen. I

had been promoted and

reported various occasions

informed that I’d likely have

of sexual assault that I

to work with him again.

was exposed to, to the HR

After having had enough of

department and told them

being subject to the sexual

what was happening, only

advances and assault,

to no avail. I witnessed a lot

I resigned in April 2018.

of inappropriate things take

The lack of action by the

place in the workplace and

employer left other victims

decided I could no longer sit

vulnerable as well. It was said

back, be silent and watch

that 3 other women had also

corporate literally do next to

come forward with formal

complaints that were also not heard

distrust, isolation, loss of having a

comfort. The ocean is my heartbeat,

and/or taken seriously.

passion for what I love, and my dignity

soft on the cold bitter days, just

Eventually, mid 2019, this specific

was stolen that day because they

enough movement to show you that

sexual predator was finally arrested

didn’t stop it. Their jobs and their

you are still there; like a storm for when

for sexually assaulting a young child.

money were more important.

you need to be fierce and stand

Now I have a lawsuit pending and will continue to advocate for those

I want to be that person who sees

feeling once again. My continued fight

who are told “get used to it” and

the good in all living things again

for the truth and justice is my downfall

continue to be subject to sexual abuse

and believes that if you put the

yet also my strength, that this is what

and mistreatment in the kitchen.

good energy in the world, one day

tethers me, as I find that is where my

Companies that sit back and fail to

it will spread infectiously. I like to

peace lies. When I look in the mirror

not only protect their employees but

brainstorm for hours on creating the

and see a reflection of myself, I see

also are negligent in reporting these

perfect dessert that tastes just like my

something familiar but in a different

incidents to local law enforcement

favorite sour gummy worms, that feels

light. Stronger, wiser, a warrior? Maybe

should not be acceptable and

centered and at peace just like the

1 day that reflection will be more of

allowed to continue. These individuals

photographs I am learning to take,

a moment and become a reality,

should be held accountable for

to find the beauty in life once again.

maybe that is my

investigation and criminal prosecution.

I’m also learning that writing can be

light, my fight and

therapy too.

my energy.

My life changed forever after that assault and I will never be the same

Sunshine is what restores me, I’m

person again. My nightmares, anxiety,

alive and now filled with warmth and

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OUR TOWN

The Stars Really LOVE Las Vegas!

By: Rachel Smith

“You know, I have such a soft spot for Vegas, I have some of the fondest memories of my life there.” Josh Gad telling me about our city’s special significance & why he holds Vegas so dear. You see before Gad was Olaf, everyone’s favorite snowman from Frozen, he was burning up the Vegas desert with his very first movie role! In “21”. Gad got his big break but playing a college kid who could count cards has had its consequences when he makes return visits. “It is funny when I go to a blackjack table people will look at me like I know what I’m doing and I’m an actor, I’m terrible at math, (laughs).” You can now see Gad getting animated again in his hit show “Central Park” which just debuted Season 2 on Apple TV+.

He had a knockout good time when he called the 702 home, but now Jamie Foxx is about to portray a real Vegas heavyweight, Mike Tyson! The Oscar winner reminiscing about his Vegas days and also giving us a preview about the new project, which is so extensive, they’re changing it from a movie to a mini-series. Foxx tells me “For it now to be a mini-series we get the chance to go into the depths of him and with Scorsese and Antoine Fuqua at the helm; I mean listen, he’s lived an epic life, there’s epic failures, there’s epic triumphs and an epic redemption so we’ll be able to touch all those bases. It’s been a long time coming and I can’t wait to step into those shoes,” Foxx adds.

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Vegas had to go a few rounds with zombies thanks to famed

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filmmaker Zack Snyder. His “Army of the Dead” set a new kind of heist thriller on the Strip, but instead of the “Oceans 11” guys, this team was led by Dave Bautista & an all-star action crew. Even if saving our city from the undead was exhausting, Bautista told me he can’t wait to return, especially to see his favorite show! “I really want to take my girlfriend to see LOVE. I’ve seen LOVE three times now and I’m a bit obsessed and she hasn’t got the opportunity to see it so as soon as it’s back up and running I will come back and take her.”

There’s always a lot of love for our Vegas shows as the stars seem to make our popular productions a hot topic of conversation during our interviews.

•Amy Poehler told me she had a blast seeing Lady Gaga right before the shutdown and is hoping to see Kelly Clarkson when she launches her residency.

•Lin-Manuel Miranda has given us quite the show with his movie musical “In the Heights” but is also mesmerized by the Cirque du Soleil shows and once celebrated his Broadway creation with a trip to Vegas to see O!

•Iliza Shlesinger has a hit comedy, “Good on Paper” streaming now on Netflix, but she can’t wait to not only return to her residency at the Mirage but to check out one other show in particular this Summer. “I will be attending Magic Mike! I plan to

make a dash from their casino to ours so I’ll be at the early show for sure!”

Shania Twain will bring her musical magic back to Vegas this December, but she is also excited to see the new headliners hitting the Strip later this year. I asked her when she’s not on stage at Zappos Theater, where would we be most likely to find her? “Riding horses in the desert, it’s just amazing! I

Yes I am, and we’re all lucky to see Vegas shining so bright once again as even the biggest stars know no place compares to the excitement and sizzle of our amazing city!

Rachel Smith is a 3 time Emmy Winning TV host who’s covered Vegas for more than 15 years. You can see her celebrity interviews on Celebrity Page TV, celebritypage.com Also on BEONDTV, beond.tv, where she’ll be launching a new show, “Lights, Camera, Vegas!”

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mean I just love Vegas it’s such a great place, you’re lucky to live there.”

later this Summer.

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Visits

Showboy Mansion

Q&A Keeping it Real with Frank Marino

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Las Vegas is a city unlike any other in the world, at the heart of the mystique are the people who call it home. We know their public personas, but who are they when the lights go dark, the audience has gone home, and the curtains have closed? Armed with a long list of “you can’t ask that” questions, we set out to find the REAL DEAL on a famous fellow Las Vegan!

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Our first stop was the Showboy Mansion where we caught up with female impersonator Frank Marino, who with not just 1, but 2 stars gracing our sidewalks, keys to the city, a street named in his honor and titleholder of the longest running headliner in the Strip’s history is the undisputed Queen of Las Vegas and the world's most successful tribute artist! Now that the COVID restrictions have lifted, he’s back in high gear, and in the few breaths

he had to spare between planning his return to the stage in Legends in Concert at the Tropicana Las Vegas for 12 weeks starting May 27, 2021, penning the final details on his much awaited second autobiography, Drags to Riches, his Diva-Licious brunch at DW Bistro, an upcoming Florida tour with his world famous show Divas Las Vegas, spokesperson for Foundation for Positively Kids and being the fashion commentator for Channel 13 News post all major award shows, Frank had a lot to “Tawk” about! While we love the stylish, sassy Diva in the fabulous gowns with the razor-sharp wit he portrays, we quickly found out it’s really his heart that has made the world fall in love with him over and over again!

RVM:

What question do you continually get asked that just gets on your nerves?

FM:

How did you get started?

RVM:

There went question number 2! What has been your weirdest fan experience?

FM: Walking out of a casino with my Mom, someone asked for her autograph thinking she was me! Later I did tease her, “you know they thought you were a man!”

RVM: FM:

In a movie about your life, who plays you?

Harry Styles

RVM:

Earth”?

How many times have you been to the “Happiest Place on

FM: I’ve been to every Walt Disney park in the world, in total at least 150 times… maybe more!

RVM: FM:

Biggest pet peeve?

Lazy People

RVM:

What’s the best gift you’ve ever been given?

FM: Let me tell you… My favorite gift to get is a letter. Whatever the gift is, I can buy my own, but the one thing I don’t have is time, so if someone gives me their time and writes me a letter - that’s the best gift. It’s not the actual letter, I feel it’s the time they put into it that makes it so valuable to me.

RVM: FM:

What would people be shocked to find in your home?

I have a landline, fax machine and a cassette tape player!

RVM:

If you weren’t famous, what career would you choose?

FM: I’d love to be a life coach! I’m the best director of everyone else’s life!

RVM: FM:

Name one thing you’ve always wanted to try, but haven’t?

Instead of being a guest on someone’s TV show, I’d like to have

RVM:

Who is the one celebrity that makes you go gaga?

FM:

Besides Gaga herself, Diana Ross!

RVM:

Of all your possessions, what is the one item you treasure the most?

FM:

There’s 2! Baby Boy and Angel, my fur babies.

RVM:

What’s the one thing you never leave home without?

FM: For 2020 I would say a mask! But otherwise, my attitude!

RVM: what?

What makes you laugh no matter

FM: When something goes wrong on stage during a performance and watching everyone scramble to cover it up!

RVM:

First thing you notice about someone you want to date?

FM:

How big the bulge is...and by bulge, I mean their wallet!

RVM:

Ever get stage fright?

FM: No, but I’m nervous about opening at Legends in Concert on May 27th; it’s been 15 months since I’ve spoken into a microphone, I don’t know if I remember how to put on the makeup, I’m praying I fit into the clothes....!

RVM: FM:

Favorite sport to play?

Tennis

RVM:

You have not aged a day, what is your secret?

FM: I was garage kept! No, seriously… My fountain of youth is in the hands of an angel named Peggy at Simply Radiant Med Spa. RVM: FM:

What’s your guilty pleasure?

Binge watching reality TV

RVM:

What nicknames do your friends call you?

FM: (Laughing) I insist they call me Ms. Rivers, Ma’am!

RVM:

Favorite fashion icon?

FM:

(No hesitation) Cher!

RVM:

Favorite movie of all time?

FM:

Grease

RVM:

How much have you spent on makeup in your career?

FM: I really don’t know, but I will say, I’ve spent enough on lipstick to have owned a sports car by now!

RVM:

Best advice you’ve been given?

FM: Almost 40 years ago on opening night of Divas Las Vegas, Comedian Rip Taylor told me, “Save your money because the RVM:

Best compliment?

FM: Anytime someone tells me, “You’re so funny.”

RVM:

hood?

1 item you still have from your child-

FM: I actually took parts from some of my childhood toys and created an art piece inside of a shadow box! I’m very sentimental with things like that.

RVM: FM:

Commando!!!!

RVM: FM:

Boxers or Briefs?

What is your Biggest Phobia?

Failure

RVM:

What time do you wake up in the morning?

FM:

The crack of noon!!

curtain can come down at any time.”

RVM: FM:

Favorite holiday?

Christmas! My tree is still up!

RVM:

Best part about your career?

FM: Even if I’ve had the worst day or something, obviously in 37 years bad things have happened…

But I get to go on stage every night and for an hour and a half I get to be in another world. As I look around the room, I see the people laughing and I know I’m also making them happy... THAT makes me happy!!

RVM:

What song must you blast on high volume?

FM: Every song! But my favorite song of all time is Gloria by Laura Branigan RVM: FM: RVM:

Describe yourself in 3 words.

Tough, street-smart, lucky Favorite quote?

FM: It’s nice to be important, but it’s more important to be nice.

RVM:

Do you have a favorite all time perfo mance?

FM: Too many! 1 of my favorite projects was starring with Sandra Bullock in the movie “Miss Congeniality 2”. Armed and Fabulous, that’s when I became America’s favorite male actress!

RVM: If you could pick 1 day out of your life to relive, what day would it be?

FM:

This is going to be sad… The day before my Mom died For more details on Frank Marino check out his 2 autobiographies, His Majesty the Queen is out now and Drags to Riches will be released in August 2021.

Be sure follow his adventures on Facebook @Frank Marino and Instagram @thequeenofvegas for show

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my own… A real honest one! I go to bed every night thinking NO ONE would believe what really goes on here!

dates and times near you. Both books available now on frankmarino.com

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Here at Real Vegas Magazine, we believe our public health professionals play an important role in the overall health and well-being of our community.

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Dr. Gil Suarez Dr. Godwin Maduka Dr. Goesel Anson Dr. H.L. Greenberg Dr. Harout Gostanian Dr. Harry Zilberman Dr. Haydee Docasar Dr. Hayley Brown Dr. Helga Pizio Dr. Himansu Shah Dr. Ho Viet Dzung Dr. Irene Voo Dr. Jay Mattheis Janet Crosswhite Dr. Jack Abrams Dr. James Wright Dr. James Forage Dr. Jared Utley Dr. Jason Garber Dr. Jay D. Fisher Dr. Jeffrey Levisman Dr. Jeffrey Roth Dr. Jennifer Cha Dr. Jill Oliver Dr. John Bedotto Dr. John Martin Dr. John Pierce Dr. John V. Martin Dr. Jon L. Siems Dr. Jonathan Dean Dr. Jonathan R. Sorelle Dr. John Anson Dr. Jorg Rosler Dr. Joseph Indrieri Dr. Josh Satterlee Dr. Julio Garcia Dr. Kate Zhong Dr. Kathleen Barnett Wolk Dr. Kent Wellish Dr. Kevin Kaldy Dr. Lane Smith Dr. Leo Capobianco Dr. Leo Germin Dr. Lillie Hidaji Dr. Linda Woodson Dr. Lesa Brookes Dr. Lisa Ann Durette Louie Tandiono-Cellona Dr. Mark Ferdowsian Dr. Mark Severino Dr. Mary Herte Dr. Mel Pohl Mendi Baron Dr. Michael Elkanich Dr. Michael Mall Dr. Michael Saxe Dr. Michael Seiff Dr. Michaela Tozzi Dr. Mike Crovetti Dr. Mike Golpa Dr. Michael Edwards Dr. Naren Chelian Dr Navid Kazemi

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r. Ralph Carullo is one of

The Carullo family is from

varicose veins are influenced

the most humble and

Italy. Dr. Carullo grew up in

by your family genes. “My

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father began having symptoms

Doctors we have had the

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while I was in medical school.

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loyalty and closeness. From the

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over the past 5+ years!

immediate, nuclear family to

understanding why he had

Dr. Ralph Carullo was born in

more extended relatives of the

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community.

my quest to learn everything

until 2000 when he completed

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some sort of passion.

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New York.

Dr. Carullo has been playing

in medical school.”

Dr. Carullo has lived in Las

soccer since as long as he

Dr. Carullo continues, “One of

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can remember. The physical

the most universal laws that

married to Dr. Fauzia Carullo

demands of playing soccer

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(Internal Medicine Physician)

always led him to pay special

the law of gravity, which states

and together they have 2 sons,

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cial afflictions caused by

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the pandemic. Cognitive

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and physical impairments

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limit understanding of in-

our industry have faced

formation, thus, relying on

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placed on day-to-day

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The COVID-19 pandemic has taken

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are experiencing increased risk factors

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during this time.

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established patterns of compulsive

engage in recovery activities before

behaviors over the last year. Increased

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online gaming services and sports betting apps created new behaviors of

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engaging with technology at home. In-

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Problem Gambling Center provides

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addictions may have had increased

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cessfully completed IOP. The framework

gambling problems and the family and

to stress, uncertainty, loneliness, and

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friends of our clients who are affected

disconnection from activities.

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o understand Resorts World Las Vegas, you need to experience it for yourself. One visit is all you need, but one visit is never enough. The Grand Opening took place Summer 2021, and Resorts World Las

Vegas is seamlessly blending the technology and luxury appeal of an urban contemporary resort with the traditions and time-honored details of the international Resorts World brand. The sleek yet simple elegance of this new property is being developed with the intention of bringing the elevated experience for which the Resorts World brand is known to the modern Las Vegas traveler seeking luxury, value, and variety.

June 24th, 2021 officially marked the Grand Opening of Resorts World Las Vegas and we are excited to see our city coming back stronger than ever and look forward to conventions and upcoming events at the resort.

(Photos courtesy of Resorts World and Maverick Helicopters) Check out the time lapse video of Resorts World while it was being built on our website:

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NOT JUST SURVIVING

THE PANDEMIC BUT THRIVING

Rachel’s Kitchen is adding a new location in Town Square Las Vegas shopping center.

T

he COVID-19 pandemic has

our Rachel’s Kitchen and our

Gates. The eatery stays true to

changed the landscape of

wholesome food and delicious

its roots featuring casual dining,

our community in so many

recipes for breakfast, lunch and

meals for breakfast, lunch and

ways. Among the hardest hit are

dinner.”

dinner, and online ordering. Of-

small, locally owned businesses,

The new location will be a

ferings include breakfast served

the lifeblood of any city. Early

franchise owned by Terry Bishop,

all day, wraps, award winning

last year, Rachel’s Kitchen was

a longtime Las Vegan with deep

salads, sandwiches and burgers,

on its way to an 8th location in

roots in the local food industry.

and creamy pastas. The popular

our valley, but COVIC-19 put a

Stay tuned for updates on the

chain also features a children’s

stop to that expansion. Instead,

new addition and grand open-

menu, healthful juices, and fruit

founder Debbie Roxarzade and

ing plans. We are happy to have

smoothies. Rachel’s Kitchen is

every other business owner had

our locations open for dine-in,

proudly recognized as a BEST OF

to get lean and reinvent their

as well as take-out, curbside,

LAS VEGAS restaurant.

business model to stay alive.

delivery, and catering. Visit ra-

Now, a year later, our business

chelskitchen.com for store hours,

environment is coming back

menus, and contact information.

to life and Roxarzade is proud

Stay healthy and stay Las Vegas

to announce that 8th location

strong. #VegasStrong #Rachel-

will soon be holding its grand

sKitchen

opening for Rachel’s Kitchen

Rachel’s Kitchen founder

fans. “We are so excited to see

Debbie Roxarzade began her

our Town Square addition to the

culinary career in Los Angeles

Rachel’s Kitchen family. Con-

and came to Las Vegas in 2006

struction is underway and we’re

with her family. She opened her

hoping to be inviting guests to

1st restaurant in Summerlin and

our grand opening in June. It’s

now boasts 7 locations across

been a long time coming, but

the Las Vegas valley including

this new location signals our

Rachel’s Kitchen at Hualapai,

strength as a company and

the District, the Trails, Centennial

culinary offering. We’re honored

Hills, the Ogden, Cleveland

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AND

BUSINESS

enito Irizarry was born and

old in high school and at this

of seeing the cumbersome

raised in Las Vegas. He’s

point in their lives they’ve spent

process.

an avid sports enthusiast,

more time together than apart

enjoys listening to podcasts and

-- not something the average

Their business was growing and

discovering new music. He is

34-year-old could say about

thriving when back in March

sharp, savvy, sensible and enjoys

their spouse.

2020, Benito was out of state

building relationships with his clients.

doing fingerprinting for the As newlyweds, in 2014 they

upcoming Electric Daisy Carnival

opened a fingerprinting business

(EDC), when suddenly, Sisolak

Lori Irizarry has a bachelor’s

a mere 30 steps away from the

closed the city from COVID. The

degree in business

Private Investigators Licensing

closure put an abrupt halt on his

administration, enjoys reality TV

Board because they noticed

business trip and by the time he

and is described as someone

people were traveling miles

returned to town EDC had been

who’s ambitious, hard-working

away to get printed then

cancelled.

and compassionate.

required to trek back to turn in

Because fingerprinting is a

paperwork. So, their business

requirement for many professions

venture was developed out

like nursing, security and medical

Benito and Lori met at 16 years

staff, they were deemed an essential business and authorized to stay open by Department of Public Safety (DPS). However, with fingerprinting being a hands-on profession, social distancing seemed impossible. They closed their business briefly but quickly adjusted their business model and set up an outside seating area, with a canopy and would only allow one customer in the office at a time.

They set up appointments and allowed people to sit in their car and they texted them when ready instead of them having to wait around. They implemented UV sanitation sterilization and sterilized all equipment after each guest.

When some businesses took a major hit, other business pivoted and flourished. Benito and Lori were grateful to gain new contracts, they relied on loyal clients who were willing to make appointments and they scheduled mobile events to stay afloat during that time.

They quickly realized they needed to change office locations and undergo construction to allow social distancing and created a secluded section for those being printed.

Through it all, Benito and Lori have always taken pride in all they have achieved in assisting their family and community. Covid took a toll on their business and relationship as it did with many other businesses, but they found creative ways to survive the ride. From walking to class together every day as teenagers to driving to work every day together as business owners, their love for each other has been tested, grown and also flourished through it all.

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A True and Real Hidden Gem

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akeside Village is a true hidden gem that once uncovered shines brightly as a rare, faceted treasure in Las Vegas. The “Village” is a unique enclave which houses diverse businesses where visitors can stroll along the stunning shores of Lake Jacqueline into an allembracing place to live, work, play, and dine.

The thriving and vibrant master-planned communities of Summerlin Desert Shores surround Lakeside Village, an encapsulated energetic complex where certain luxuries like walking to your office are commonplace. The fully staffed Lakeside Business Suites offers full-service concierge business services, and suites available for most business needs, from as small as a 120 sq. suite to their grand Lakeview suites.

Personalized mail handling, forwarding and phone answering services, coupled with high-speed internet, and elegant, spacious conference rooms are just some of the many amenities. Still, it is

the personal service that Director David Gavri emphasized, “We want everyone to feel like they are well-taken care of with security and current PPE Protocols in place along with the most efficient business services in the area.”

After work, steps away, drop off dry cleaning at Moda Tailors and meander over to one of the many fine dining and casual dining options ready to serve. Award-winning Marche Bacchus and Americana are both fine dining hot-spots with acclaimed reviews along with Rooster Boy Café, where you can enjoy house-made baked goods, a steaming cup of coffee, or enjoy a take-out or eat-in meal dining al fresco.

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Walk along by Lake Jacqueline or take a yoga class at Lakeside Spa 2.0. Owner Richard Spalding offers spa services in a tranquil garden-like setting with breathtaking lakeside views.

Self-care is effortless at the Salon at Lakeside, Las Vegas’s premier full-service hair, nail and makeup salon. Among the many professional salon services sits the Lakeside Brides operation, which specializes in on-site and mobile bridal services. With a fully licensed and highly trained staff, Salon director Dannielle Novak’s clients know their beauty needs, safety and health are her most significant concerns.

Lakeside Village is all-inclusive when it comes to weddings, and there is no location in the world more popular for weddings than Las Vegas. Lakeside Weddings and Events director Raquel Ryan has many gorgeous lakeside venues for that all-important day. “My desire is in our clients’ safety while ensuring and providing for a beautiful and intimate wedding.” At Lakeside Village, you will discover jewels along the walkway as you plan, prepare, and create the quality of life that is plentiful along the rare waterways of Lake Jacqueline.

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Real Digital Empires Meet Chera Leigh

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hera Leigh was born in the U.S. Virgin Islands and grew up in Las Vegas. She is an entrepreneur with a passion for clean beauty.

She works with the fastest growing luxury haircare, skincare and wellness brand in the WORLD. Yes, the world. They are the first social marketing company to focus entirely on premium haircare products that focus on scalp health. “We are also the first allnatural, anti-aging haircare company with clinically proven technology that reverses hair damage from the inside out.

Our full range of haircare, skincare and wellness products are naturally based, cruelty free, gluten free, vegan and free of all harsh chemicals. The company is only 6 years old and already a leader in the industry, a billion-dollar company and available in 7 countries.”

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