Your journey to relief starts here

You deserve to live with less pain and more peace of mind.

With compassionate care and personalized treatment, better health and well-being are within reach.

Get to know me

What is Direct Care Rheumatology

Direct care is a model which offers more immediate and personalized access to your doctor.

Did you know that in today’s office practice environment, the average amount of time a rheumatologist spends during a visit is 16 minutes? 75% of this time is spent on understanding your symptoms, examining you, and reviewing test results. This leaves only 4 minutes to formulate an assessment, come up with your plan, answer questions, and provide patient education.

My program offers you a much deserved change.

Under a direct care model, more than 90% of my time can be spent formulating a holistic plan to treat painful, debilitating inflammatory diseases, answering your questions, providing education and beyond. We can work together to focus on preventative care in a setting that is unhurried, positive, and stress-free. This level of service I look forward to providing to a small group of health-minded people; I will have a deeper understanding of your health, so that I can be your best advocate.

Services

Giving Back

A portion of your service fees will be donated to the Institute for the Redesign of Learning, with funds specifically designated to support Westmoreland Academy.

Westmoreland Academy, a program of the Institute for the Redesign of Learning, is a leader in special education in Southern California. Dedicated to serving students with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD), we provide a compassionate, individualized program founded on the belief that extraordinary students deserve an extraordinary education.

Testimonials

★★★★★

I found Dr. Koolaee somewhat by chance, and it has turned out to be excellent for me. The treatment plan is working very well and her down to earth personality keeps me hopeful that I can resolve these health issues with her guidance. Her office location is very accessible, unlike some others and I enjoy the communications we have in off hours. I can reach out to her anytime as needed, and I feel very lucky that I found her. I highly recommend her practice.

— Eric R.

★★★★★

Dr Koolaee is a wonderful doctor! My wife has been under her care for several years, and Dr. Koolae has guided her through the journey associated with ostereoporosis and bone density issues. She is very caring and has a calming bedside manner. She and her team are extremely helpful with navigating the insurance and Rx approval process, and my wife and I have full confidence that Dr. Koolae is providing the highest possible quality of care. We cannot recommend her highly enough!

— Thomas E.

★★★★★

My experience with Dr. Koolaee has been incredibly positive. She provides caring and thoughtful care about me as a whole person. At each visit, I feel heard and supported when discussing my symptoms and overall well-being. I am grateful for the comprehensive and compassionate care that I receive from Dr. Koolaee!

— Christine C.

★★★★★

I had a wonderful first visit with Dr. Koolaee, and I’m so grateful to have found her. As a rheumatologist, she was incredibly thorough, attentive, and clearly very knowledgeable. She took the time to review my history, answer all my questions, and explain next steps in a thoughtful and reassuring way. I felt genuinely heard and cared for, which is so important when navigating health issues. Her office is also such a cute and calming space—it immediately put me at ease. I left the appointment feeling hopeful and confident in her care. Highly recommend!

— Annie S.