Our Team
About Charity Health Research
Tweedy Medical Group has been a trusted and respected primary care clinic serving the South Gate community for several decades. Since taking over ownership in 1982, Dr. Narciso Azurin and his team have provided compassionate care to thousands of patients. Today, Dr. Robert Azurin, son of Dr. Narciso Azurin, and his wife Michelle Domingo PA-C continue the family legacy of providing quality healthcare services to the community.
Located in the low-income, primarily Latino suburb of Los Angeles County, Tweedy Medical Group serves a diverse population with a wide range of healthcare needs. The clinic's diverse patient population makes it an ideal location to identify potential candidates for clinical research studies, which can lead to new treatments and therapies for various health conditions.
At Tweedy Medical Group, patients receive comprehensive care from a team of experienced healthcare professionals who are dedicated to improving the health and well-being of their patients. The clinic offers a variety of medical services, including preventive care, chronic disease management, and acute care. For more information on Tweedy Medical Group, visit their website at www.tweedymedical.com.
Our team
Dr. Robert Azurin
(Principal Investigator)
Dr. Robert Azurin is a highly skilled and experienced physician with a deep commitment to providing the best possible healthcare to his patients. He is a board-certified Family Medicine physician who has been practicing medicine for over 7 years. Dr. Azurin is a proud member of the medical staff at Tweedy Medical Group, where he works alongside his father, Dr. Narciso Azurin, and his wife, Michelle Domingo PA-C. Dr. Azurin has a strong background in clinical research and is passionate about advancing medical science to improve patient outcomes. He is the co-founder of Charity Health Research, a non-profit organization that conducts clinical research studies to help find new treatments for various medical conditions. Dr. Azurin is dedicated to providing comprehensive and compassionate care to his patients, and he believes in treating each patient with respect, empathy, and understanding.
As a principal investigator for Charity Health Research, Dr. Azurin oversees the clinical research studies conducted at the organization and works closely with the research team to ensure the highest standards of patient care and data collection. His extensive medical background and research experience make him an invaluable asset to Charity Health's mission of improving the health and well-being of the community.
John Park
(Clinical Research Coordinator)
John Park, also known as Johnnie, is a co-founder of Charity Health and Charity Health Research alongside Dr. Robert Azurin. Johnnie's passion for increasing access to quality healthcare and medications stems from his experience working as a pharmacist for over a decade. His dedication to helping the local community led him to partner with Dr. Azurin in 2022 to create Charity Health, with the goal of providing medical assistance to those in need. Johnnie's expertise in the pharmaceutical industry has been instrumental in establishing Charity Health's Medication Assistance Program, which has helped many patients afford their prescriptions. Johnnie is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of clinical research studies, including participant recruitment, study coordination, and data management. He is dedicated to ensuring that each study runs smoothly and efficiently, while also ensuring that the rights and well-being of participants are protected. Johnnie's expertise and attention to detail make him a valuable member of the Charity Health Research team, working closely with the medical team to ensure the studies are conducted ethically and with the highest standards.
Sub-Investigators - Dr. Ellyn Ashida, Dr. Arunpal Sehgal, Dr. Stephen Lui, Dr. Kaushal Tamboli, and Dr. Minou Tran - biographies and areas of expertise