Helpful health resources, smart conversations on wellness, caring doctors and gentle dentists aren’t easy to find anywhere, and L.A. is not an exception.

 

Los Angeles Health Directory is committed to helping Southern Californians stay healthy by providing relevant health articles; wellness videos health forums for exchange of wellness ideas and health experiences as well as L.A. Physicians Directory, L.A. Dentists Directory and L.A. Ancillary Health Service and Product Providers that feature top providers in our area.

 

When it comes to medical specialists, a family member or a friend may be able to suggest a doctor, the choice may - or may not be - the right one for you; the doctor's location may not be perfect for you, either.

 

On Los Angeles Health Directory, you’ll find comprehensive doctor and dentist profiles along with links to their Websites. (In a near future, there'll be also a searchable member directory where you’ll be able to find the right doctor or dentist in your area.)

 

Elective procedures of course are an entirely separate category: plastic surgery is usually elective; some bariatric surgeries (such as Lap Band) can be elective as well. This means that in most cases you'll have to pay for the procedures you want out of pocket. On the plus side, you'll have the freedom to choose the doctor. (You can find a good L.A. Bariatric Surgeon on Los Angeles Health Directory as well.)

 

Take plastic surgery for example, every plastic surgeon can perform any plastic surgery procedure, there are no formal sub-specialties in plastic surgery. Still, there are some plastic surgeons who have more experience and success with some procedures than others. There are doctors whose strength is breast augmentation. Others are masters of rhinoplasty. These are, obviously, examples. How would you know which L.A. plastic surgeon is best at performing the procedure you want? Once again, that's what Los Angeles Health Directory is here for. It features listings, descriptions and links to L.A. plastic surgeons' Websites. You can - from the comfort of your home - visit their Websites and learn more about each doctor you're considering. In other words, L.A. Health Directory can help you do the research you need to find the best plastic surgeon for your procedure. Being able to talk to others about a procedure you’re considering - or had in the past - can be helpful too and that’s what our forums are for.

 

You may also want to read interviews with L.A. physicians:
Interview with L.A. plastic surgeon (Dr. Andre Aboolian)
Interview with L.A. bariatric surgeon (Ara Keshishian, MD)

 

Last but not least, L.A. dentists! We all need one. Especially if you have moved, your needs or financial circumstances have changed, you'd be looking for a new dentist. There are many excellent dentists in L.A. area and just like in the case of plastic surgeons, they're not all alike. Thanks to the resources provided by Los Angeles Health Directory for L.A. patients, you'll be able to do some research - and learn more about individual dentists - before making an appointment....

 

On a different note, some L.A. patients - those who can't drive themselves to and from doctor's appointments, medical treatments or procedures - may need non-emergency patient transportation. (You may want to visit Patient Transportation in Los Angeles to find a provider.) Other health-related services, such as home care, etc. will be joining us, soon.

When all is said and done, Los Angeles Health Directory is a tribute to L.A. patients, complete with health videos, health articles and yes, health forums.  Go ahead: join us, explore the Website and stay well Los Angeles!