Elizabeth Shehata Iskander, MD

Dr. Elizabeth Iskander is an internal medicine physician with 21 years of experience caring for patients of all ages. She earned her medical degree from Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine - The Chicago Medical School and completed both her internship and residency at Olive View UCLA Medical Center, finishing her residency in 2008. Dr. Iskander is fluent in Arabic, Spanish, and English, allowing her to communicate effectively with patients from diverse backgrounds.

Dr. Iskander practices at Optum in Monrovia, California, where she focuses on managing common health conditions that affect many adults and children. She has particular expertise in treating type 2 diabetes and high blood pressure, including hypertension in pediatric patients. Her practice emphasizes preventive care through services like flu vaccinations, pneumococcal vaccines, and routine blood testing to help patients maintain their health and catch potential issues early.