Our Team

Kenny Yat-Choi Kwong, M.D.

Undergraduate: Occidental College
Medical School: New York Medical College
Residency: University of California, Irvine (Pediatrics)
Fellowship: Los Angeles General Medical Center and University of Southern California (1994-1997)
What does working at LAGMC/USC mean to you? I've been in the County system since 1997.

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Division Chief, Allergy and Immunology

Breck Nichols, M.D., M.P.H.

Hometown: San Bernardino, California
Undergrad: UC Berkeley
Medical School: Tulane University
Residency: Combined Internal Medicine and Pediatrics, LAC+USC Medical Center, Medicine chief resident
Fellowship: Allergy Immunology, LAC+USC Medical Center
What does working at LAC+USC mean to you? As a medical student I was really impressed with LAC+USC’s strong emphasis in serving and advocating for disadvantaged patients. I was also very impressed with the incredible range and depth of pathology and level of dedication to teaching. This emphasis on advocacy and education really resonated with me it provides me with many opportunities to make a positive difference in people’s lives. I feel happiest when I feel I am making a positive difference in people’s lives. I think this is a big reason why I truly enjoy working here at LAC+USC because provides many opportunities to make a positive difference and it is a joy to work with people who also have this mindset because it seems to lead to a very supportive environment to work in, teach residents and medical students, and care for patients.

Allergy/Immunology Fellowship Program Director

Associate Program Director, Allergy and Immunology; Education Director, Allergy and Immunology Resident Elective

Paulina Tran, DO

Hometown: Chelmsford, MA
Undergraduate: University of California, Berkeley
Medical School: Touro University, California
Residency: Los Angeles General Medical Center and University of Southern California
Fellowship: Children's Hospital of Philadelphia and The University of Pennsylvania
What does working at LAGMC/USC mean to you? Los Angeles General Medical Center holds a very special place in my heart, as I completed my residency there. It is incredibly meaningful to care for our patient population here. I immediately jumped on the opportunity to return home after fellowship and join the work family who inspired my journey into Allergy and Immunology. As I step into the role of Associate Program Director, I am excited to mentor future Allergists and Immunologists.

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Allergy-Immunology Attending; Academic Director, Allergy & Immunology Medical Student Elective

Sharon Eshet, MD MPH

Hometown: Charlotte, NC
Undergraduate: North Carolina State University
Medical School: University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill
Residency: Pediatric, Levine Children's Hospital, Charlotte, NC
Fellowship: Los Angeles General Medical Center and University of Southern California
What does working at LAGMC/USC mean to you? During fellowship I developed a deep sense of fmaily with the faculty and staff that made working with the underserved even more meaningful. The Chief of the department was an incredible mentor to me . I am excited to impart this amazing mentorship on future fellows as faculty.

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