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Meet the International Health Services Team
Every year, thousands of patients from around the world receive treatment at Cedars-Sinai. We are proud to be ranked as one of the top medical centers in the U.S. and California. The Cedars-Sinai international team has depth of knowledge of different regions and cultures. We are committed to making your visit to Los Angeles as easy and comfortable as we can. Our team can help with a range of concierge services to support your needs including advice on travel logistics, providing interpreters, and scheduling your doctor's appointments. Through Cedars-Sinai International, our doctors and healthcare team members can also hold live teleconferences and virtual consultations with your local doctor to ensure continuity of care at home.
Leadership

Heitham Hassoun, MD
Vice President and Medical Director
Patient Services
Cedars-Sinai International has a dedicated team that speaks multiple languages and focuses specifically on helping our international patients. We provide a range of concierge services to meet the unique needs of patients traveling from outside the U.S. to receive care and treatment at Cedars-Sinai.

Shoma Desai, MD
Director, Patient Services

Donna Bias, RN
Patient Services Manager

Wafik Gobrial
Patient Services Manager

Nacer Tahi, MD
Program Manager

Cecilia Patino, RN
Clinical Coordinator

Olivia Yu, RN
Clinical Coordinator

Alexandria Nunez, RN
Clinical Coordinator

Kayla McBride, RN
Digital Care Services

Aline Kozanoghli
Patient Liaison

Emily Iddrissu
Patient Liaison

Ramy Sharaby
Patient Liaison

Margie Escobar
Patient Liaison
Global Services
Relying on the clinical and non-clinical excellence at Cedars-Sinai, we provide a full spectrum of advisory and hands-on services, helping our partners achieve their strategic goals and thrive in today’s ever-changing healthcare environment. Through strategic collaborations, our goal is to bring world-class care closer to patients’ homes, wherever that might be.

Benjamin Seo, MBA
Director, Business Development

Yawei Kong, PhD
Associate Director, Asia

Labeeb Haj Ghubn, MD, MS
Associate Director, Middle East

Arshia Yadav, MPH
Project Manager

Yiming Yuan
Project Manager
Finance and Operations

Ashraf Kabil
Executive Director, Finance

Jonelle Wimbush, MHA
Senior Financial Supervisor

Christopher Rivas
Financial Counselor
Marketing and Communications

Christin Ghobrial
Director, International Marketing
Global Consultants

Steven Thompson
Senior Global Consultant

Jorge Goldberg, MD, FACP
Senior Global Consultant

Cecilia Quijano
Global Consultant

Luis Arango
Global Consultant

Amir Elosseini
Global Consultant
Administrative Team

Eileen Da Vido
Executive Assistant

Jacqueline Nassar
Administrative Assistant

Hamza Ayari
Administrative Assistant
Contact Us
If you have questions or would like to make an appointment, please send a message to the Cedars-Sinai International Team (available 24/7) or call one of our global representatives.
Within the U.S.
China (Shanghai)
Mexico
Contact: Cecilia Quijano