Margo Royer, Nurse Practitioner
Margo was born and raised in Southern California. Prior to nursing school, she received a Bachelors Degree in Kinesiology from Whittier College. She finished her Bachelors in Nursing and Nurse Practitioner Program at Azusa Pacific University, which ranks in the top five percent in the nation in 2024. As a former collegiate basketball player, Margo has always been drawn to orthopedics and sports medicine. As her two passions intersect, she has had the honor to care for several types of orthopedic patients: joint replacement, orthopedic trauma and spine surgeries.
Margo is a member of the National Association of Orthopaedic Nurses and American Association of Nurse Practitioners.
When she is not working, Margo enjoys spending time with her family, two dogs, and watching sports, particularly the best football club in England: Liverpool FC! You’ll never walk alone!
Stephanie Ly, Surgical Coordinator
Born and raised in Long Beach and a proud Lakewood local, Stephanie brings a strong background in healthcare and administration to our team. She holds a degree in Applied Science and completed her Cardiovascular Sonography externship at UCI Lakewood Hospital. With prior experience as a lead administrator in a busy medical office—and having started her career in management at a major retail —Stephanie is known for her strong communication skills, attention to detail, and dedication to patient care.
Ishan Modi, Research Assistant, Scribe
Born and raised in Southern California’s Inland Empire, Ishan brings a deep commitment to healthcare shaped by his family’s experiences navigating the medical system. He earned his B.S. in Psychobiology from UCLA, where he also competed as a collegiate athlete on the UCLA Tennis Team. Balancing rigorous academics with athletics taught him discipline, resilience, and how to thrive under pressure—skills that fuel his drive today.
Currently, Ishan works as a medical scribe for Dr. Prem Ramkumar, where he documents patient visits, coordinates orders for durable medical equipment, and assists Dr. Ramkumar in innovative research that tracks patient recovery. His research focuses on outcomes after joint replacement and sports-related surgeries, helping identify ways to optimize post-op protocols and patient satisfaction. This front-line exposure to surgical care and patient relationships has only strengthened his aspiration to attend medical school and ultimately become a surgeon, dedicated to improving lives through skilled, compassionate care.
Outside of work, Ishan stays close to his love for sports—whether that’s playing basketball, keeping up with tennis, or hitting the gym—and is a big fan of movies, from indie gems to blockbuster thrillers. A proud Californian, he also finds joy in exploring new coffee shops and staying active—whether that’s shooting hoops, going to his favorite beaches, or catching a late-night film.
