OUR DOCTORS

Asif Rafi, MD

Certified in Allergy and Immunology and Geriatrics and Gerontology

Asif Rafi, MD is board certified in Allergy and Immunology and Geriatrics and Gerontology. He also holds advanced certification in Geriatrics with a focus on immune function. Dr. Rafi has also completed additional fellowship training and clinical research in chronic sinusitis, allergic skin disorders, and food allergy.

What distinguishes Dr. Rafi’s practice from other practices is his multidisciplinary approach to each patient’s condition in order to treat all triggering factors. His office does not rush patients or practice factory medicine. The Allergy, Asthma, and Sinus Institute is an academic private practice where a typical new patient consultation will last 60 minutes and follow up visits require 15-30 minutes.

Because of his extensive research and training, Dr. Rafi is uniquely qualified to treat patients who have not had success with their prior treatments. Many of his patients have already been evaluated by their primary care doctor, another allergist, dermatologist, or specialist physician.

Also trained in Pediatric Allergy and Immunology, the doctor and his staff encourage parents who see symptoms in their young child to act early on. The goal of Allergy therapy is block the allergic march.

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Sharon Rabbani, PA-C

Sharon Rabbani, PA-C

Physician Associate

Sharon is a licensed and board-certified Physician Associate, born and raised in Los Angeles, CA. She received her Bachelor of Arts degree from UCLA in 2013, where she graduated Magna Cum Laude. She went on to earn her Master of Physician Associate Studies degree from Western University of Health Sciences and gained her national certification from the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) in 2018. As a graduate student she gained clinical experience in a multitude of settings including hospitals and private practices.

She joined Dr. Asif Rafi and his team in 2019. She currently specializes in the fields of Allergy & Immunology and Dermatology. Her interests as a healthcare provider are focused to improve population health through compassionate, respectful, patient-centered care. Her approach to healthcare integrates evidence-based practice and experience. She enjoys making meaningful connections with her patients and ensuring that patients have a thorough understanding of their treatment plans. She looks forward to meeting new patients and caring for their healthcare needs.

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Meet Our Team

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Janet Vasquez

MEDICAL ASSISTANT

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Kelly Orellana

OFFICE MANAGER

Helpful GOOGLE Reviews From Patients

What Our Patients Say

Donna Garafalo
Grat Doctor. Found in one vist what 5 other dr's could not figure out what was causing my severe itching I was dealing with for the last year & 1/2. A;so discovered other undignosed issues.
Yaroslav Kuznecov
Awesome doctor, helped me to breath more easily.
Hamed Shahamiri
I do not wish to be too dramatic, but I can easily say that Dr. Asif Rafi changed my life. My constant coughing started around eight years ago. It was a non-stop cough that prevented me from enjoying the simplest pleasures of life. I could not go to theater, restaurants, visit friends and family and host of other activities. All the specialists I visited simply gave up. The MRIs, Cat scans, lung tests, swallow tests, and numerous others failed to show anything. Then my luck changed when I visited Dr. Rafi. During my first visit he told me that he would cure my cough in about two or three visits. And he was not kidding. It has been about four years now that my cough is under control. I visit him every few months and he observes my progress. Unlike many other specialists, he truly cares, listens, and thinks deeply about what the treatment should be. I have recommended Dr. Rafi to friends and family and they are as happy and satisfied with the results of their treatments.
Tess Riordan
If I could give ten stars, I would. Dr. Rafi is the best doctor I’ve ever had. He is dedicated, thorough, thoughtful and an excellent diagnostician. My family is lucky to have him in our lives.
Daniel
Dr Rafi is thorough, insightful and caring; as is his entire staff. I always feel upon visiting that I am in the best of hands. I cannot recommend him enough!
vanessa karubian
Remember when doctors knew who you were, took the time to do a deep dive to learn about your health from a 360 degree perspective and really CARED about how you were doing? That is what I experienced for my son with Dr. Rafi and all the wonderful people in his practice. From Kelly at the front desk who was beyond helpful and kind, to the nurses and medical assistants, we were treated so well. Dr. Rafi is incredibly knowledgeable and combines a technical approach with a practical spin so that my son could have a customized, doable treatment to his very serious allergy induced asthma. I feel so lucky to have found Dr. Rafi. I could not have a higher reccommendation for a doctor!
Allison Clarke
I've had allergies my entire life, and after 20 years of dealing with them, Dr. Rafi has given me information and insight that I've never received before. He is extremely knowledgeable, professional, and takes the time to explain everything clearly.
Jordan Berliant
Dr. Rafi isn’t just the best allergist I’ve ever seen, he’s one of the best physicians, period. He takes a holistic approach to allergies, respiratory issues and overall health. He literally changed my life almost immediately once I began seeing him and I know of two others who had equally amazing results with their issues. He is insanely smart and just a great doctor and a great guy.
jackie king
Consider yourself lucky to be Dr. Rafi’s patient. He’s an incredible diagnostician, truly cares about his patients, and is incredibly thorough. Kelly is wonderful as well. Overall you’ll be in excellent hands.
Lidia Epelbaum
always answers all my questions. My allergies are controlled.
Avetis Bekarian
I’ve been struggling for years with allergies and been to many allergy doctors. They’ve done tests and told me I have allergies but nobody gave me a game plan to deal with my struggling symptoms. It was at a point where I couldn’t even be inside my house! After my thorough consultation with Dr. Rafi, he gave me a comprehensive game plan to manage my symptoms. I also had a hard time breathing and found out I have asthma from allergies. I never thought breathing the way I am today was even possible, not to mention the stress it took off my chest. I also sleep well now and wake up energized! All from one visit! I couldn’t thank him and his amazing staff. Everyone has amazing energy and is always there willing to help. I would HIGHLY RECOMMEND for anyone dealing with allergies. FYI, his first visit is about 1.5 hours and he takes his time to get to know you and your current health baseline so he could give you a game plan for improvement. Absolutely amazing
Lusine M
Dr. Rafi is an incredibly smart, caring, and attentive doctor with amazing bedside manner. My husband was referred to him through his gut doctor — someone we trust deeply — and we’re so grateful we found him. He was able to quickly identify my husband’s symptoms and create a clear game plan to address the root cause, something so many other doctors overlooked or simply didn’t take the time to investigate. When I became a patient, he ordered comprehensive blood work that no other doctor had ever thought to run or even cared to explore. You can truly tell he listens, cares, and wants to get to the bottom of what’s going on instead of just masking symptoms. If you’re looking for a doctor who is thorough, compassionate, and genuinely invested in helping his patients heal, I highly recommend him. You won’t regret going to him. His staff is also incredibly kind and attentive.
Susan P
Dr. Rafi is truly one of the best doctors in LA if not CA. He figures out what other doctors cannot, he protects my health as if it is his own, and I cannot express enough gratitude for this doctor. He makes my life and health quality significantly better, and has for many years now.
Woodrow Claybon
Dr Rafi and his team are kind, detail-oriented, and supportive. I have been seeing Dr Rafi for about 3 years now for my allergy issues. Dr. Rafi does a great job listening and explaining how to properly manage the issues I've been having. I've started allergy shot treatment and so far it has been going well!
Jacob
Dr. Rafi has been my longtime asthma & allergy care doctor for over 20+ years now. He is one of the best in the business. He is also very caring to his patients and makes sure that we get medicine that helps us without breaking the bank. He will continue being my doctor until he decides to retire.
Manijeh Fayyad
Dr. Rafi was the only Dr. who saved me during the hard time I had with my breathing, his diagnostic was right on the spot, he cured me. I love him dearly. He is kind and gentle, his staff matches him beautifully, kind, attentive, and caring. I do recommend Dr. Rafi to anyone who suffers from asthma and all allergies. I’m thankful for him.
Becky Chahine
I've been a patient of Dr. Rafi's for over 15 years being treated for asthma, food, pet allergies and seasonal sinusitis. Dr. Rafi has a wonderful caring nature and provides his patients with top notch care. I highly recommend him!
Idalia Jurado
all staff are nice and attentive, DR Raffi is very nice and helpful witn any questions or concerns you have, i highly recommended, i have been a patient since 2016,
Lucas Wu
Dr Rafi is amazing. He was able to diagnose my issues right away and work with me to feel better.
Leonard Kram
I have been a patient of Dr. Rafi for several years. He is very knowledgeable and spends time taking a careful history. He has helped me with my asthma and allergies and is always recommending ways for me to improve my health. I consider him to be one of my best doctors. Dr.Leonard Kram
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Dr. Rafi is so great! Kelly and all his staff as so sweet and helpful with appointments. My whole family struggles with allergies and asthma, and he’s been incredibly impactful in managing our symptoms and understanding our issues. He really listens and cares about his patients, and he’s very knowledgeable about different avenues of treatment. He’s always updated with the latest developments in the field to provide the most recent information. Definitely recommend!!
Alex Molayem
Dr. Rafi is an excellent provider - efficient, thorough, accommodating, and provides great care. Really happy I found him.
Ashera J
I had a really positive experience with Dr. Rafi. From the moment I walked in, the staff was friendly, organized, and respectful of my time. Dr. Rafi took the time to listen carefully to my concerns, asked thoughtful questions, and explained everything in a way that was easy to understand. What stood out most was how thorough and patient they were during the evaluation and treatment process. I never felt rushed, and they made sure I was comfortable with each step. The recommendations they provided were practical and made a noticeable difference in managing my symptoms. Overall, I felt well cared for and confident in the quality of service I received. I would definitely recommend Dr. Rafi to anyone looking for attentive and professional care.
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Dr. Rafi really took the time to address all possible factors in my life-long struggle with allergies and asthma. He was able to help clear up a lot of my issues and I'm definitely breathing easier because of it! His front office and medical staff are always so warm and welcoming as well.
Mitzy Fox
Dr. Rafi has been our family doctor since our adult children were toddlers. He's become a trusted friend over the years as he's been able to help our family navigate immunological issues such as allergies and chronic asthma conditions. He's empowered us to manage our health issues and symptoms with the most updated research based medical advice. We have learned over the years that each patient matters to him. He takes time to listen and take into consideration our lifestyles, diets and environmental factors that may be causing our symptoms, BEFORE rendering a diagnosis or a treatment plan. Kelly and the staff are also top notch. They're very helpful and efficient in following up. We're grateful to Dr. Rafi and his staff for their dedication and consistent care for our family.
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