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Andrew Sou, DO

devtle — Mon, 30 Dec 2024 06:14:04 +0000

Dr. Andrew Sou is a Board-Certified Osteopathic Physician specializing in Internal Medicine and Infectious Diseases.

Dr. Sou earned his Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree from the Arizona College of Osteopathic Medicine and completed his Internship and Residency training in Internal Medicine at Trios Health in Kennewick, Washington, where he also served as Chief Resident in his final year. Afterwards he practiced as a Hospitalist/Generalist in Seattle, Washington.

Following the COVID-19 pandemic, Dr. Sou returned to Southern California and completed a Fellowship in Infectious Diseases at Eisenhower Medical Center in Rancho Mirage, CA. He now resides in Ventura, California practicing as an Infectious Disease Physician.

In addition to his clinical work, Dr. Sou is a member of several professional associations, including the Infectious Disease Association of California and the Infectious Disease Society of America. He has presented research and lectures on Infectious Diseases and Antimicrobial Stewardship. He has published in peer-reviewed journals such as Archives of Clinical and Biomedical Research and Infectious Diseases and Tropical Medicine. In his free time, Dr. Sou enjoys running half-marathons, bringing his golf handicap as low as possible, and cooking meals with his fiancée.

Medical School: Arizona College of Osteopathic Medicine, Glendale, AZ
Residency: Trios Health, Kennewick, Internal Medicine and Chief Residency:
Fellowship: Infectious Diseases, Eisenhower Medical Center, Palm Desert, CA
Board Certified: Internal Medicine, and Infectious Disease

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Riffat Muzaffer, M.D.

ALISON BRADLEY — Tue, 19 Oct 2021 19:14:37 +0000

Dr. Riffat Muzaffer is Board Certified in Internal Medicine and Infectious Diseases. She received her Internal Medicine and Infectious Disease training at Cedars Sinai Medical Center. Early in her medical career, she excelled in basic science bench research which allowed her to gain expertise in protein purification, gel electrophoresis, immunoblot and PCR testing. She also developed skills in bacterial DNA and RNA isolation. Upon further reflection, Dr. Muzaffer found she was most attracted to clinical medicine. Along with her internal medicine and infectious disease work, she has an interest in the care of patients with HIV Disease and AIDS. She enjoys the care of complex illness and strives to treat each of her patients with compassion and understanding.

Medical School: University of Kashmir
Residency: Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, UCLA
Fellowship: Cedars-Sinai Medical Center and West LA VA – UCLA Infectious Disease Program
Board certified: Internal Medicine and Infectious Disease
Clinical Interests: HIV, hepatitis and tropical infections

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Lissa Barger, MD

ALISON BRADLEY — Tue, 15 Aug 2017 13:55:38 +0000

Dr. Melissa “Lissa” Barger was born and raised in Southern California. She earned a B.S. in Biology at the University of California, Santa Barbara. Once graduating from Ross University School of Medicine, she returned to Santa Barbara for her Internal Medicine Residency training. Now that she has completed her Infectious Disease Fellowship at USC, she is excited to be returning to the Central Coast to work in Ventura. She hopes her varied clinical experiences and ability to speak Spanish will allow her the opportunity to care for a diverse patient population.

In her spare time she loves cooking Vegetarian cuisine, listening to music, and spending time with her husband and children.

Medical School: Ross University School of Medicine 2012
Residency: Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital, Chief Resident 2014-2015, Internal Medicine,
Fellowship: Adult Infectious Diseases, Los Angeles County and University of Southern California
Board Certifications: Internal Medicine Infectious Disease

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Nessa Meshkaty, MD

ALISON BRADLEY — Thu, 18 May 2017 13:06:07 +0000

Dr. Meshkaty received a B.S. in Biology at University of California, San Diego. She went on to get her M.S. in Applied Physiology and an M.D. at Chicago Medical School (Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science) and completed a dual training residency program in Internal Medicine and Pediatrics at Baystate Medical Center (Tufts). She also completed an Adult Infectious Disease fellowship program at Baystate Medical Center. Dr. Meshkaty is triple board certified in Internal Medicine, Pediatrics and Infectious Disease. She advocates strongly for her patients and is passionate about providing care to underserved communities. She worked in Infectious Disease in Haiti for a year with Dr. Paul Farmer’s Partners in Health and also gained experience working at Harvard’s Brigham and Women’s Hospital prior to coming to Ventura. She loves traveling, cooking, gardening, and hiking in her spare time.

Medical School: Chicago Medical School Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science
Residency: Combined Internal Medicine and Pediatrics, Tufts University Baystate Medical Center
Fellowship: Tufts University/ Baystate Medical Center
Board Certified Internal Medicine, Pediatrics and Infectious Disease

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