Top-notch
Our Investigators
TriWest Research Associates (TWRA) is led by top-notch physicians and experienced research team in the industry.
Mohamed “Hakeem” Hakim, DBA, MBA
PROFESSIONAL HIGHLIGHTS:
Prior to founding TriWest Research Associates in 2009, Mohamed “Hakeem” Hakim held an executive position with a large Clinical Research Center in San Diego, California. Prior to this he held a senior position with Bayview Hospital in Chula Vista, California.
As motivational leader and business administrator, Dr. Hakim has a proven executive management track record and over 28 years of experience driving financial growth in healthcare and research industry.
Dr. Hakim earned his doctorate in business administration. He also earned Graduate Certificates in several advanced courses including Certified Medical Compliance Officer (CMCO) from San Diego County, Certificate in Clinical Trial Administration from University California San Diego, Certificate in Site Operations and SOPs from University of Rochester School of Medicine and How to Manage Site Financials Certificate from Clinical Research Site Training Institute.
Arthur R. Mabaquiao, MD
PROFESSIONAL HIGHLIGHTS:
♦ Over 25 years of medical experience.
♦ More than 15 years of research experience.
♦ Board Certified in Rheumatology and Internal Medicine.
♦ TriWest Research Associates, Principal Investigator.
♦ San Diego Arthritis, Physician and Principal Investigator
♦ Cabrillo Center for Rheumatoid Disease, Physician Owner.
♦ Cabrillo Infusion, Medical Director
Martin Kabongo, MD
PROFESSIONAL HIGHLIGHTS:
♦ Over 30 years of medical experience.
♦ More than 25 years of research experience
♦ Board Certified in Internal Medicine.
♦ TriWest Research Associates, Principal Investigator.
♦ ACRC Studies, Principal Investigator.
♦ Accelovance, Principal Investigator.
♦ University of California San Diego Healthcare, Family Practice
♦ University of California San Diego, Associates Professor
♦ Sharp Memorial Hospital, Family Practice
♦ Sharp Chula Vista, Family Practice
Ara Dikranian, MD
PROFESSIONAL HIGHLIGHTS:
♦ Over 22 years of medical experience.
♦ More than 15 years of research experience.
♦ Board Certified in Rheumatology and Internal Medicine.
♦ TriWest Research Associates, Principal Investigator.
♦ San Diego Arthritis, Physician and Principal Investigator
♦ Cabrillo Center for Rheumatoid Disease, Physician.
Donald C. Lipkis, MD
PROFESSIONAL HIGHLIGHTS:
♦ Over 30 years of medical experience.
♦ More than 10 years of research experience.
♦ Board Certified in Gastroenterology and Internal Medicine.
♦ TriWest Research Associates, Principal Investigator.
♦ Institute of Healthcare Assessment, Inc, Physician
♦ Donald C. Lipkis, MD, Inc, Physician Owner.
♦ Board of Medicine Examiners, Examiner.
Maria V. Danilychev, MD
PROFESSIONAL HIGHLIGHTS:
♦ Over 15 years of medical experience.
♦ More than 12 years of research experience.
♦ Board Certified in Internal Medicine.
♦ Board Certified in Palliative and Geriatric Medicine.
♦ TriWest Research Associates, Sub-Investigator.
♦ San Diego Hospice Center for Palliative Studies, Physician
Address
296 H St. Suite
Suite 302
Chula Vista, CA 91910
Phone
(619) 334-4735
Cell
(619) 861-5314
Fax
(619) 334-4769
info@triwestresearch.com