Chen Senior Medical Center

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  Aaron Pascual

  MD

  Dr. Aaron Pascual always knew he wanted to work in healthcare. “My love for science and to help others had no better fusion than to become a physician,” he says. He takes pride in being purposeful and sincere. “Being a patient is a very vulnerable experience and so by being as welcoming and genuine as possible, it helps to lay the foundation for a trusting and rewarding relationship,” Dr. Pascual explains. He says he felt especially compelled to work with the senior population after witnessing the lingering effects of COVID-19. Dr. Pascual considers this profession his calling. When not with patients, he loves spending time with his growing family. A fun fact about Dr. Pascual is that he was an avid scuba diver during college.

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  Naima Jihad Anderson

  DO, MPH

  Dr. Naima Jihad Anderson became interested in medicine while assisting her grandmother with rehab after a stroke. She served as her “little doctor” and says, “honoring seniors is a natural fit and an honor for me to do.” Dr. Anderson says her favorite part of being a physician is “watching the excitement in a patient’s face when they achieve a personal health goal.” She takes pride in creating a safe space for patients. “If they care about their own health and feel they have my support, hopefully they lead healthier, longer lives,” she says. In her free time, Dr. Anderson loves spending time with her family by the water and enjoys “anything that makes us smile and laugh.” She also likes painting and listening to live music.

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  Lior Elkayam

  MD

  Dr. Lior Elkayam knew at a young age that he wanted to become a physician. “Even my elementary yearbook stated that I was going to become a physician,” he says. Building lasting relationships with his patients is his favorite part of his profession. “I try to see every patient as a family member and try to build that relationship and treat them as such,” he explains. He greatly respects the senior population and is dedicated to providing them with the best possible care. He likes treating the “whole person” rather than just a patient’s ailments. “Treating heart, body, and soul is the goal!” he says. In his free time, Dr. Elkayam enjoys reading, playing tennis, and spending quality time with his family.

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  Valeria Jimenez

  MD

  Dr. Valeria Jimenez has always had an interest in learning how the body works, and she knew medicine was the perfect opportunity to use that knowledge to help people live healthier lives. Her favorite part of being a physician is building relationships with patients. She enjoys learning about them beyond their health concerns. “I strive to provide care that goes beyond treating illness and prescribing medication. I want to make sure my patients know I am there and will care for them as individuals,” she says. She is passionate about caring for the senior population and considers them the “backbone of our society.” When not caring for patients, Dr. Jimenez enjoys going on walks, visiting the beach, and reading.

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  Afsheen Qazi

  APRN, FNP-BC

  Afsheen Qazi’s career in medicine began with an interest to care for the elderly. “I wanted to complete my nurse practitioner license so that I could have a deeper knowledge and broader impact on my patients,” she explains. Education and empathy are two key values in her practice. “I guide them to make positive changes that can improve their health outcomes,” she says. She loves serving as an advocate for patients and helping them “live longer and happier.” She explains, “I am making a difference in my patients’ lives by focusing on their unique needs to improve health outcomes.” When not caring for patients, Afsheen Qazi can be found enjoying time with family and friends. She especially likes going on walks with her daughters.

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  Mohammed Mohiuddin

  MD

  Dr. Mohammed Mohiuddin’s interest in healthcare started at an early age. As a physician, he loves “helping people and serving society as a whole.” He also appreciates the opportunities to be “a community leader” and “advocate for health.” He strives to treat patients with empathy and says he wants the “best for them in every aspect of their lives.” He loves caring for and learning from his senior patients. If he could change anything about healthcare today, he would remove insurance restrictions, so physicians could treat patients freely. In his spare time, Dr. Mohiuddin likes exercising, watching movies, and keeping up with current affairs. He loves spending time with his family and is also fascinated with interior design.

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  Emerson Valdez

  DPM

  Dr. Emerson Valdez explains that he was in high school when he realized his desire to pursue a career as a physician. “I chose podiatry because I can help patients with many different modalities,” he elaborates. For Dr. Valdez, seeing his “patient’s appreciation” is the best part of his profession. He specializes in all forms of podiatry, including wound care and surgery. He is grateful for the opportunity to care for the senior population and has done so for nearly fifteen years. When Dr. Valdez is not caring for his patients, he can be found enjoying quality time with his son and granddaughter. He also enjoys listening to audio books and playing sports with friends, especially soccer and golf.

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