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“Committed to the Health and Well-Being of the Korean American Community Through Compassionate, Dedicated Medical Care.”
Written & Photographed by Reporter Junghee Won
September 11, 2026 (Friday) | 12:00 AM
“Committed to the Health and Well-Being of the Korean American Community Through Compassionate, Dedicated Medical Care.”
The following is an adapted and translated version of the original article, with some information reorganized, condensed, and supplemented for clarity. It does not represent the complete or verbatim content of the original article. Please click the link below to read the full original article. Click Here.
Vita Medical Group (Vita IPA) has officially launched, bringing together experienced primary care physicians who have long served as trusted healthcare partners to the Southern California Korean community with an extensive network of medical specialists.
Combining the expertise of a university hospital with the personalized care of a neighborhood physician, Vita Medical Group aims to provide more accessible and coordinated healthcare. Its network extends across Los Angeles, Fullerton, Orange County, La Palma, and Cerritos.
Established to address common challenges faced by Korean American seniors and patients, including complicated HMO approval processes, long specialist referral wait times, and language barriers, Vita IPA offers streamlined specialist referrals, comprehensive Korean-language care, and an integrated approach to preventive medicine inspired by the Blue Zones philosophy.
Through these services, Vita Medical Group strives to provide tangible benefits and personalized care while improving access to timely medical treatment for the Southern California Korean community.
Three Key Personalized Benefits for Seniors at Vita Medical Group
At its launch, Vita Medical Group introduced three key strategies designed to provide more personalized, accessible, and patient-centered care for seniors.
Fast-Track Specialist Referrals
For conditions requiring timely and ongoing medical attention, such as neuralgia, degenerative arthritis, and chronic heart disease, Vita Medical Group has streamlined the referral approval process. By significantly reducing wait times that previously took several weeks, patients can connect with specialists more quickly and receive the care they need without unnecessary delays.
100% Personalized Korean-Language Care
A dedicated Korean-language support system assists patients throughout the entire healthcare process, from scheduling hospital appointments and coordinating medical visits to completing complex insurance and medical forms. Patients also receive guidance in understanding their blood test results and imaging studies, allowing them to navigate their healthcare with greater comfort and confidence, without language barriers.
Preventive Health Management Inspired by the Blue Zones Philosophy
Going beyond traditional disease treatment, Vita Medical Group incorporates the Blue Zones Wellness Model, inspired by the lifestyle habits of some of the world's longest-living communities. Through a prevention-focused approach that includes nutrition, exercise, early screening for chronic diseases, and healthy lifestyle changes, the program aims to help seniors maintain their health and enjoy a more active, fulfilling life as they age.
A Robust Primary Care Physician Network Across Southern California
Vita Medical Group has established a network of trusted primary care physicians (PCPs) across areas with large Korean American communities, extending from Los Angeles Koreatown to Fullerton, La Palma, Cerritos, and surrounding Orange County communities. By bringing together experienced physicians in these key locations, Vita IPA aims to improve geographical accessibility and make quality primary care more convenient for patients.
The network includes the following participating physicians and medical clinics:
Orange County / Fullerton / La Palma Area
La Palma Primary Care & IV – Nam-Ju Kim
5471 La Palma Ave, Ste 105, La Palma, CA 90623 | (714) 695-2388Se-Young Lee, MD
1706 W Orangethorpe Ave, #D, Fullerton, CA | (714) 879-9988John Kwanghyuk Lee, MD
400 N Euclid St, Fullerton, CA | (714) 879-8700Sang Hoon Ahn, MD
1950 Sunny Crest Dr, #2800, Fullerton, CA | (657) 888-9919Jae-Hoon Pang (Jason Pang), MD
11039 Acacia Pkwy, Garden Grove, CA | (714) 534-3366Hyun Mok Yun, MD
4950 Barranca Pkwy, #210, Tustin, CA | (213) 296-0352
Los Angeles / Cerritos / Diamond Bar Area
John Sungwon Lee, MD
500 S Virgil Ave, #202, Los Angeles, CA | (213) 908-7707Shin Wook Kang, MD
2727 W Olympic Blvd, #206, Los Angeles, CA | (213) 380-7077Seung Ha Lim, MD
2120 W 8th St, #102, Los Angeles, CA | (213) 353-4792Diana Kim, MD
3919 Beverly Blvd, #100, Los Angeles, CA | (323) 662-1175Yoon Suk Pak, MD
11843 South St, Cerritos, CA | (562) 809-8082Woojin Joo, MD
3511 W Olympic Blvd, #202, Los Angeles, CA | (310) 284-8090Yeyong Shin, MD
1111 Grand Ave, #J, Diamond Bar, CA | (909) 895-7735
Major Medicare and Commercial Insurance Partnerships & Enrollment Guide
Vita Medical Group has established partnerships with many major health insurance providers across Southern California, making its network accessible to both seniors and individuals enrolled in commercial HMO plans.
Medicare Advantage Plans (Senior Plans)
Participating insurance plans include Astiva, Clever Care, Champion Health Plan, SCAN, Alignment, Central Health, Humana, Imperial Health, UCLA Health (Los Angeles area only), Molina, and others.
Commercial and General HMO Plans
Participating insurance providers include Anthem Blue Cross, Blue Shield of California, Cigna, UnitedHealthcare, Aetna, and others.
How to Join Vita Medical Group
To access Vita Medical Group's network and services, patients simply need to designate or change their current health insurance primary care physician (PCP) to a physician affiliated with Vita IPA.
For enrollment questions or assistance with changing your primary care physician, patients may contact their assigned health insurance agent or reach out directly to the Vita Medical Group Customer Center.
Main Inquiries & Medicare Consultation: (213) 296-0352
Fax: (213) 277-8747