Physician Profiles - Specialists

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Robert Borrowdale, M.D. - Obstetrics & Gynecology | Junghwan Choi, M.D. - Urology | Brian Constantine, D.P.M - Podiatry | Bertrand DeSilva, M.D. - Sleep Disorders / Pulmonology | Ali Elahi, M.D. - Neurology | Thomas Huang, M.D. ENT | Michael Tran, M.D. - Endocrinology | Aaron Song, M.D. - Allergy

Dr. Borrowdale hails from Michigan, and has delivered more than 5,000 babies in his career.

What you might not know about Dr. Borrowdale:

• Enjoys listening to "classic rock," favorite group is Aerosmith
• Favorite restaurant is Five Crowns in Newport Beach
• Loves his universal remote: controls TV, iPod and Blu Ray player
• Uses a Windows-based PC
• Enjoys books by Clive Cusslier

Advice to his patients:

• Exercise regularly
• Eat healthful foods
• See your physician at annually and get preventive screenings

What Dr. Borrowdale considers the biggest challenge in healthcare:

• The future of Medicare and its viability

Education & Training:

• Earned a B.S. in Biology/Chemistry, with honors, from Andrews University, Michigan
• Completed medical school at Loma Linda University
• Completed residency at St. Joseph Mercy Hospital, Michigan
• Completed additional subspecialty training at Wayne State University in Colposcopy, genetics, maternal-fetal medicine, gynecologic endocrinology, and gynecologic oncology.

Certifications

• Board certified by the American Board of Obstetrics & Gynecology

Dr. Choi is most proud of his ability to listen to patients and simplify the information about the diagnosis and treatment plan.

Education and Training:

• Graduated UC Riverside, cum laude, Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Sciences
• Attended medical school at the UCLA College of Medicine
• Completed his internship at UC Irvine Medical Center
• Completed residencies in general surgery at Harbor-UCLA Medical Center and urology at the University of Minnesota Hospital and Clinics
• Assistant Clinical Professor, UC Irvine Medical Center

Advice to patients:

• Listen to the guidance of your physician
• Ask questions about your treatment plan

Future Challenges to Healthcare

• He considers the growing influence of insurance plans on healthcare as one of the biggest challenges facing physicians in the next five years.

Certifications:

• American Board of Physicians and Surgeons -1991
• American Board of Urology – 2000

Memberships:

• American Urologic Association
• Orange County Urologic Society
• Admissions Committee, College of Medicine, UCI
• Expert Reviewer Program, Medical Board of California

As a Philadelphia Eagles fan, Dr. Constantine enjoys team sports, and appreciates the importance of keeping patients – both athletes and non-athletes- on their feet and moving. From young adults to seniors, problems with feet or ankles can adversely affect daily life.

What you might not know about Dr. Constantine:

• Favorite techie toy is his DVR/TIVO
• Owns a cat
• Enjoys listening to Maroon 5
• Uses a PC

Advice to patients:

• "Time Wounds All Heels"
• See your physician at the first sign of foot or ankle pain

Education and Training:

• Graduated Albright College, with a Bachelor of Science degree
• Attended the Pennsylvania College of Podiatric Medicine (now Temple School of Podiatry)

Certifications:

• Diplomat, National Board of Podiatric Examiners

Dr. DeSilva is board-certified in three specialties: pulmonology, critical care, and sleep medicine. He has provided care to Orange County residents for over a decade.

What you might not know about Dr. DeSilva:

• Notes Cricket & Rugby as his favorite sports
• Owns two dogs, a Golden Retriever and a Sheltie
• Enjoys dining at Bistango Restaurant
• Cites his PDA as his favorite personal tech tool
• Lists music by the Beatles as his current playlist

Advice to patients:

• Encourages patients to watch their diets and their weight

What are the future challanges in healthcare?

• Being able to deliver high-quality medicine to patients

Education and Training:

• Completed undergraduate school in London, BS, Medicine & Surgery
• Received medical degree from St Thomas’ Medical School, London
• Completed Internship at Kern Hospital, Bakersfield, CA
• Completed Residency in Internal Medicine at USC
• Completed Fellowships in pulmonology and critical care at Cedars Sinai Hospital in Los Angeles, CA

Certifications:

• Board Certified, American Board of Internal Medicine
• Board Certified, American Board of Internal Medicine, Critical Care
• Board Certified, American Board of Internal Medicine, Pulmonary
• Board Certified, American Board of Sleep Medicine

Dr. Elahi is proud to provide a standard of excellence in his field by offering the most up-to-date neurological care.

What you might not know about Dr. Elahi:

• Resides in Orange County
• Enjoys reading clinical studies
• Fan of the LA Lakers basketball team
• Loves the cell phone
• Uses a Windows-based PC

Advice to his patients:

• Help yourself by paying the utmost attention to your diet
• See a doctor regularly

Thoughts on healthcare:

• Viability of physician practices in the current healthcare system

Education & Training:

• Completed his Bachelor of Science in Neuroscience at the University of Pittsburgh (graduated summa cum laude)
• Completed Neurology residency at University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics
• Certified by American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology

Memberships:

• Orange County Neurological Association
• Orange County Medical Association
• American Association of Neuromuscular & Electrodiagnostic Medicine
• American Academy of Neurology
• American Medical Association

Dr. Huang enjoys helping people with problems related to ears, nose and/or throat, and successfully relieving them of their discomforts.

What you might not know about Dr. Huang:

• Resides in Orange County
• Has a pet goldfish
• Fan of UCLA football and basketball
• Uses a Windows-based PC

Advice to his patients:

• Strive to prevent diseases by eating more healthfully, exercising frequently and avoiding harmful habits.

Thoughts on the future challenges in healthcare:

• Integration of the new scientific discoveries in biomedical , genetic, and stem-cell research, into the clinical practice of medicine in a cost-effective manner.

Education & Training:

• Completed his Bachelor of Science in Biology at the University of California, Irvine
• Completed medical school and residencies at UCLA
• Certified by the American Board of Otolaryngology
• Certified by the American College of Surgeons

Dr. Tran works hard to achieve the fine balance of managing a busy medical practice, being available for patients, staying atop the latest developments in endocrinology, and spending as much time as possible with his wife and children.

What you might not know about Dr. Tran:

• Notes skiing as his favorite personal sport
• Owns a dog
• Currently listens to "The Best of the Bee Gees" on his iPod
• Uses a Mac computer
• Latest good book: The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn (read with his children)

Advice to his patients:

• Be pro-active about maintaining good health

What are the future challenges in healthcare?

• Being able to maintain the ability to do what is best for his patients with increasing government involvement

Education & Training:

• Graduated UCLA with his Bachelor of Science in Biology 
• Completed medical school at Creighton University, in Iowa
• Finished internship and residency training at UCLA-St. Mary Medical Center
• Completed two-year fellowship in Endocrinology at Charles Drew University of Medicine and Science

Certifications

• Board Certified, American Board of Internal Medicine
• Board Certified, American Board of Endocrinology, Diabetes, and Metabolism
• Board Certified, Physician Nutrition Specialist, American Board of Physician Nutrition
• Certified, Thyroid Ultrasound and Fine Needle Aspiration Biopsy

Dr. Song is most proud of having been voted "Outstanding Attending Physician," at UCI in 2001

What you might not know about Aaron:

• His cell phone is a Droid
• Considers electronic medical records his "favorite" techie tool
• Favorite restaurant in Orange County is Taico Sushi
• Enjoys rock music

Advice to his patients:

• Eat healthfully, reduce your stress, quit smoking, and be compliant with your allergist’s recommendations.

Biggest challenge to future of healthcare:

• Understanding and adapting to ever-changing rules and regulations of health insurance plans.

Education & Training:

• Graduated with BS in Chemistry, Pacific University
• Attended medical school at University of Washington School of Medicine
• Completed a fellowship in Allergy & Immunology at UCI
• Board Certified, Internal Medicine
• Board Certified, Allergy & Immunology

Profiles - Allied Health Providers

Rick Perez, R.P.T. - Physical Therapy | Joe Manabat, P.T.A. - Physical Therapy

Rick is most proud of establishing and operating successful physical therapy and rehabilitation clinics for over 25 years. He has provided relief to thousands of patients in Southern California through physical therapy and rehabilitation.

What you might not know about Rick:

• Is married and has two children
• Owns a "crazy Cocker Spaniel"
• Enjoys outdoor sports such as swimming, scuba diving, skiing and flying
• Likes to listen to classic Baroque, Blue Grass, Celtic, and Hymnal music
• Current favorite restaurant is the Charm Thai restaurant in Yorba Linda

Advice to his patients:

• Your life, body, health and wellness are not commodities- they are gifts from God- your very own domain
• Guard your heart, out of which flows the issues of your life

Thoughts on the future challenges in healthcare:

• Engaging legislative rhetoric in order to maintain oversight of medical care, both in management and delivery
• Sustaining spiritual, moral and emotional courage to re-establish sanity and serenity as "care givers"

Education & Training:

• Completed his undergraduate training at Loma Linda University, earning a B.S. in Physical Therapy
• Completed a B.A. in Theology, with a minor in Spanish, at La Sierra University
• Earned his Masters of Divinity from Andrews University, Michigan

Joe is most proud of being able to restore a patient to his/her prior level of function.

What you might not know about Joe:

• Owns a chocolate brown Labrador retriever named, "Kuji"
• Enjoys a variety of music, including: hip-hop, rock, dance, rap, Christian music & oldies
• Is a fan of both the Washington Redskins and the LA Lakers
• Loves his iPhone ("Others are just copycats")

Advice to his patients:

• Make time for exercise! Whether it be 15 minutes to one hour each day, something is better than nothing.

Education & Training:

• Graduated Carroll Community College, Associate of Arts, Physical Therapy Assistant
• Board licensed, Physical Therapy Assistant