Our Providers
Since its founding in 1992, Palos Verdes Medical Group has been working with patients to provide the best health care in the South Bay.
Dr. Sher, Dr. Saad, Dr. Kiss, Dr. Madrid, Dr. Nguyen, Dr. Mauser, and our nurse practitioners, Leigh Ann, Kia and Emily’s experience is coupled with genuine concern for their patients’ well-being.
At Palos Verdes Medical Group, we believe that the healthcare provider and patient become a team for treating an individual’s needs for medical care. Our physicians and nurse practitioners spend their time listening to your concerns and responding with the best treatment options for you and your family. With the help of our professional staff, they also follow up to make sure that general pain is relieved, problems are resolved, and your health improves.
Lawrence D. Sher, M.D., FAAP, FAAAA, FACAAI
Dr. Sher is board-certified in adult and pediatric asthma, allergy and immunology and pediatrics.
Nadra (Monica) Saad, M.D., FAAP
Dr. Saad is board-certified in pediatrics and has a special interest in preventive medical care, newborn care, and adolescent health.
Jessica Kiss, D.O.
Dr. Kiss graduated medical school from Arizona College of Osteopathic Medicine at Midwestern University in Arizona.
Elinora Madrid, M.D.
Lifestyle Medicine
Dr. Madrid is an award-winning researcher and fluent in English, Spanish, and French.
Trung Nguyen, M.D.
Family Medicine
Dr. Nguyen empowers his patients with the skills and knowledge to optimize their health.
Justin Mauser, M.D.
Sports Medicine
Dr. Mauser is PVMG’s newest physician. We can’t wait for you to meet him!
Leigh Ann Schmidt, FNP
Family Nurse Practitioner
Leigh Ann Schmidt is our food allergy coordinator in addition to providing patients with primary care services.
Kia Brown, FNP
Family Nurse Practitioner
Kia Brown is a family nurse practitioner and provides patients with primary care services.
Emily Masi, FNP
Family Nurse Practitioner
Emily Masi is a family nurse practitioner and provides patients with primary care services.