Nice to meet you

Hello and welcome to my practice!

I began my professional journey as an academic general surgeon in Russia and South Africa before moving to the United States in 2007, where I transitioned to family medicine.

After completing my residency at the University of Kentucky, I practiced family medicine in California. Over time, I became increasingly drawn to preventive medicine. This interest stemmed partly from the frustrations of traditional primary care, which often felt like a race against time—treating symptoms instead of addressing the root causes of chronic illnesses. It was also influenced by my personal struggles with a growing workload, stress, weight gain, poor sleep, and lack of exercise.

In early 2022, I began studying and practicing both lifestyle and obesity medicine. The experience has been transformative—not only for many of my patients but also for me. So whenever I recommend something, it’s usually because I’ve tried it myself and have firsthand knowledge of its benefits and potential side effects. I truly understand your challenges: I know how hard it is to lose weight and keep them off, improve your sleep, maintain a healthy work-life balance, break a bad habit, or learn to manage your emotions. Been there, seen that.

For most of my career, I worked with large medical corporations, gaining invaluable experience that shaped me into the doctor I am today. While this environment refined my skills, practicing medicine within the managed care model often made it difficult to deliver the level of care I aspired to provide. Despite its advantages, the model frequently imposed limitations such as restricted time, financial constraints, and a standardized approach to patient care. Ultimately, I decided to establish my own practice to focus on the areas of medicine I believe are most beneficial to patients, allowing me to offer better access to care and deliver higher-quality, personalized services.

That’s how this clinic came to life. I’m honored that you’re considering joining me on the journey to better health and a more fulfilling life.

Trying my best to learn

CREDENTIALS

University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY

Preliminary Surgical Internship and Family Medicine Residency
2007-2011

Samara State Medical University, Russia

PhD in Medical Sciences, Surgical Residency and Research Fellowship,
1997 - 2002

Samara State Medical University, Russia

Doctor of Medicine
1991 - 1997

Samara Medical College, Russia

Registered Nurse
1988 - 1991

Education

Licenses

Experience

Physician and Surgeon, 2011, Medical Board of California

Physician, 2010, Kentucky Board of Medical Licensure

Alexander Oparin, MD

Lifestyle and Obesity Medicine
2024

Kaiser Permanente, the East Bay, CA

Family Physician
2015 - 2024

Clinicas Del Camino Real, Ventura, CA

Family Physician
2011 - 2015

Polokwane Provincial Hospital, South Africa

General Surgeon
2004 - 2007

Samara State Medical University, Russia

Assistant Professor, Surgery
2002 - 2004

Board Certifications

Diplomate of American Board of Obesity Medicine, 2023

Diplomate of American Board of Lifestyle Medicine, 2022

Diplomate of American Board of Family Medicine, 2011