Our Surgical Team
Farhad Sigari, MD, FACS
Dr. Sigari completed his undergraduate degree in biomedical engineering at the University of California San Diego, where he published award-winning research in the field of heart disease. Dr. Sigari next attended Chicago Medical School, earning degrees in medicine, applied physiology, and pathology. Dr. Sigari was a recipient of the distinguished Dean’s Award, as well as the Alpha Omega Alpha award. Dr. Sigari went on to complete his surgical intern training at the renowned University of Chicago Hospital, focusing on otolaryngology and head/neck surgery.
During his residency and fellowship at the University of Chicago, Dr. Sigari trained alongside internationally recognized surgeons and instructors, developing techniques in endoscopic surgery, advanced otologic and head/neck surgery, and facial plastics and reconstruction.
In addition, Dr. Sigari completed comprehensive training by the pediatric head/neck surgeons at Chicago’s Comer Children's Hospital. During his residency, Dr. Sigari published multiple papers and conducted several scientific presentations at the national and international level. Dr. Sigari also has field experience, serving remote Native American communities at the Alaskan Native Medical Center.
To provide the best possible care and expertise for his patients, Dr. Sigari has passed rigorous testing and peer review to become board certified in otolaryngology (ENT, or ear, nose and throat) by the American Board of Otolaryngology.
Kyle Keojampa, MD, FACS
Dr. Kyle Keojampa is a graduate of Pepperdine University and the University of Texas Medical Branch School of Medicine. His surgical training in Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, and Facial Plastic Surgery were completed at the Boston University Medical Center. Prior to relocating to Los Angeles with his wife, Dr. Keojampa served on the clinical surgical faculty at both Boston University and Harvard Medical School for 5 years as a Clinical Assistant Professor and a Clinical Instructor. He was an attending surgeon at the Massachusetts Eye & Ear Infirmary and Boston Medical Center.
Dr. Keojampa has volunteered on international medical missions to Honduras and Laos. In 2011-2014, he led a surgical team to perform cleft lip, reconstructive, thyroid, and ENT surgeries in Laos with the Lao Rehabilitation Foundation.
He is a published author with a book chapter on nasal surgery in the textbook, Rhinology and Facial Plastic Surgery, along with scientific papers published in prestigious peer-reviewed journals such as Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery. Dr. Keojampa has special interests in minimally invasive thyroid surgery, facial plastic and reconstructive surgery, sinus and allergy disorders, and is one of the few surgeons trained in the minimally invasive da Vinci Surgical System (robotic surgery) for head and neck surgery.
Paul Mittermiller, MD
Dr. Paul Mittermiller grew up in San Diego and attended college at Yale University, where he earned a degree in Biomedical Engineering. Prior to starting medical school, he was awarded a scholarship during which he lived in Germany and interned in surgical robotics. He attended medical school at UCSF and trained in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery during residency at Stanford University. In residency, Dr. Mittermiller gained extensive exposure to cosmetic and reconstructive surgery. After completing training at Stanford, he went to New York University for specialty fellowship training in Craniofacial Surgery. During his fellowship, Dr. Mittermiller participated in the world's first successful face and double hand transplant led by Dr. Eduardo Rodriguez, and participated in over 40 complete facial feminization operations.
Dr. Mittermiller has been actively involved in research during college, medical school, residency, and fellowship to further advance the field of plastic surgery. He has published multiple peer-reviewed research articles. One article was selected as the Best Pediatric/Craniofacial Paper of the year in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, the official journal of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons.
At Del Rey MD, Dr. Mittermiller will perform rhinoplasty surgeries and other plastic and reconstructive procedures. We are thrilled to have Dr. Mittermiller join our team!
Physician Assistants
Raia Cimatu Novak, PA-C
Raia is a certified physician assistant specializing in otorhinolaryngology. A Southern California native, she received her Bachelor of Science degree in Biochemistry from CSULB. Raia is passionate about patient care and has been in the medical field since 2011, first as an EMT then an EKG technician. Her experiences in those fields propelled her to pursue her Master’s Degree in Physician Assistant Studies at Samuel Merritt University in Oakland, CA.
Raia is board certified by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants and licensed by the Physician Assistant Board of California. She is a member of the Society of Physician Assistants in Otorhinolaryngology/Head & Neck Surgery and the American Academy of Physician Assistants.
In her spare time, Raia enjoys baking, doing yoga, playing video games, and traveling. She is also an avid baseball fan and loves going to Dodger games with her husband.
Emily Lavi, PA
Emily is a certified physician assistant dedicated to improving the health and well-being of her patients. She holds a bachelor's degree from UC Irvine and a graduate degree from Western University of Health Sciences.
Since working on the frontlines of COVID, Emily became the first physician assistant at California Rehabilitation Institute and credentialed at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center. She has both inpatient and outpatient PA experience, with a focus in pulmonology and otorhinolaryngology.
Emily provides personalized care, education, and resources to achieve the best possible medical outcomes for each of her patients.
In her spare time, she enjoys being with her family and friends. She also has an insatiable love for sushi, the ocean, and traveling.
Nurse Practitioners
Christopher Alix, FNP-BC, AGACNP-BC
Christopher completed his undergraduate studies in nursing at Biola University in La Mirada, CA in 2008, after which he began working and earning certifications as a registered nurse in adult intensive care and emergency care. He went on to complete his graduate studies at The University of South Alabama which earned him certifications as both a Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) and Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP). He has subsequently earned both the FNP-BC and AGACNP-BC board certifications from the American Nurses Credentialing Center.
Christopher enjoys an active lifestyle and helping all people make the most out of their life by breathing better.
Christopher Doan, MSN, FNP-BC
Christopher completed his undergraduate studies in Nursing at Grand Canyon University in Phoenix, Arizona, after which he began working as a registered nurse for 4 years working in medical-surgical, telemetry and intensive care units. He went on to complete his graduate studies at United States University, graduating with distinction and obtaining his Master's of Science in Nursing. He is a board certified family nurse practitioner (FNP-BC) through the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC).
Chris enjoys fitness as well as various sports. As a nurse practitioner, he seeks to care for the community by diagnosing and treating various sinus, allergy and ENT conditions.
Our Leadership Team
Farhad Sigari, MD, FACS
Dr. Sigari completed his undergraduate degree in biomedical engineering at the University of California San Diego, where he published award-winning research in the field of heart disease. Dr. Sigari next attended Chicago Medical School, earning degrees in medicine, applied physiology, and pathology. Dr. Sigari was a recipient of the distinguished Dean’s Award, as well as the Alpha Omega Alpha award. Dr. Sigari went on to complete his surgical intern training at the renowned University of Chicago Hospital, focusing on otolaryngology and head/neck surgery.
During his residency and fellowship at the University of Chicago, Dr. Sigari trained alongside internationally recognized surgeons and instructors, developing techniques in endoscopic surgery, advanced otologic and head/neck surgery, and facial plastics and reconstruction.
In addition, Dr. Sigari completed comprehensive training by the pediatric head/neck surgeons at Chicago’s Comer Children's Hospital. During his residency, Dr. Sigari published multiple papers and conducted several scientific presentations at the national and international level. Dr. Sigari also has field experience, serving remote Native American communities at the Alaskan Native Medical Center.
To provide the best possible care and expertise for his patients, Dr. Sigari has passed rigorous testing and peer review to become board certified in otolaryngology (ENT, or ear, nose and throat) by the American Board of Otolaryngology.
Southern California's Top Sinus & Allergy Specialists
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