LEADERS OF INFLUENCE: LA’s TOP DOCTORS

HAMED FARID RADIOLOGY Director of Interventional Neuroradiology at Emanate Health Queen of the Valley Hospital Emanate Health

Hamed Farid, MD, MBA is the director of interventional neuroradiology at Emanate Health Queen of the Valley Hospital. Dr. Farid has played a critical role in elevating the Emanate Health Stroke Program. An accomplished neuroradiologist with nearly 20 years of medical experience, Dr. Farid holds the position of associate professor of radiology and neurosurgery at UCI Medical Center. Dr. Farid is the CEO and president of Neurovascular and Spine Associates. Throughout the years, Dr. Farid has made contributions to the field through his research, including, but certainly not limited to, important research on thrombectomy in the area of stroke.

JENNIFER GROSSMAN RHEUMATOLOGY Rheumatologist UCLA Health

Dr. Jennifer Grossman is a highly respected rheumatologist and a clinical professor of medicine at David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA. She has contributed to more than 50 articles in peer-reviewed publications such as Arthritis & Rheumatology, Computers in Human Behavior and the International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health. She also co-wrote the textbook Mixed Connective Tissue Disease. The book covers the latest advances in the pathogenesis, prognosis and treatment of mixed connective tissue disease and discusses extra-articular manifestations, pregnancy, muscle involvement and pulmonary manifestations, making this an indispensable resource for current and future practitioners.

ANDREW HUNG UROLOGY Assistant Professor of Urology Director, Robotic Simulation & Education Keck Medicine of USC

Dr. Andrew Hung is a recognized leader in the validation and development of innovative surgical simulation technologies. To train the next generation of urologic surgeons, he developed the first-ever procedure-specific simulation for robotic surgery. Supported by both industry and the National Institutes of Health, Dr. Hung has also become a leading innovator in the development of automated performance metrics for robotic surgery. His collaboration with data scientists has harness machine learning algorithms to better predict robotic surgical outcomes. He has served as a consultant for several robotic surgery innovators including Intuitive Surgical and Verb Surgical (Verily / Johnson & Johnson joint venture).

GERALD YOON UROLOGY Urology PIH Health

Gerald Yoon MD is a board certified urologist with fellowship training in endoscopic/laparoscopic techniques for the management of all urologic conditions. In his practice, Dr. Yoon evaluates and treats the full breadth of urologic conditions, including cancer, kidney stones, urinary control problems and sexual health. He is also trained and experienced in Robotic-assisted laparoscopy which is increasingly more commonly utilized in cancer and anatomical diseases related to the urinary system and male sexual organs. To date, Dr. Yoon has been involved with more than 100 robotic surgeries of this nature.