Holistic Rheumatology Care in Los Angeles
Accepting new patients
When you’re suffering from pain we are here to help.
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.
Our program offers you a much deserved change.
Under a direct care model, more than 90% of our 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 we look forward to providing to a small group of health-minded people; we will have a deeper understanding of your health, so that we can be your best advocate.
It’s easy to start your journey with us
Step 1 - Comprehensive Initial Consultation
This Comprehensive Initial Consultation is designed to provide a thoughtful and thorough starting point for your care. Whether you're seeking clarity on a diagnosis, a second opinion, or expert guidance on managing a rheumatologic condition, this in-depth visit lays a strong foundation for your treatment journey.
A detailed review of your medical history, including past medical records and test results prior to the appointment
A comprehensive history and complete physical exam
Development of a tailored action plan after the visit
Coordination of care with other physicians on your behalf
15 day support window
Step 2 - Determine Follow Up Plan
Following your consultation, we will define the most appropriate path forward for your care.
Some patients require only occasional follow-up visits, while others benefit from ongoing, coordinated management.
If ongoing care is needed, we will discuss whether our membership model is the right fit for you and outline next steps.
Meet Dr. Koolaee
Board Certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine, Rheumatology
Rheumatology Clinical Faculty, Huntington Hospital, an Affiliate of Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, lecturing and precepting Internal Medicine residents and medical students
Attending Rheumatologist in downtown Los Angeles, providing specialized care to underserved populations as part of a multidisciplinary team
Assistant Professor of Medicine, Keck School of Medicine of USC
Medical Expert, Pillar4 Media company
Co-founder of the medical book series published by Elsevier titled “Morning Report- Beyond the Pearls”
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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.
