Juan A. Alas, M.D.

Juan A. Alas, M.D. practices family medicine in La Habra and serves families and individuals there, from 12-year-olds to older adults, regardless of race or ethnicity. Before opening in La Habra, Dr. Alas set up an inner-city clinic in San Salvador, El Salvador, and moved to the United States in 1993. The practice says the focus is on listening to patients and building long-term relationships, and that Dr. Alas has built a reputation for compassionate, expert care for local families.

Office hours are Monday through Friday from 9:00 AM to 5:30 PM, with a midday closure from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM on weekdays. Saturdays are by appointment only, and the office is closed on Sundays. The practice is in-network with most major plans and lists Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna, HealthNet, Medicare and UnitedHealthcare among accepted PPO insurances. Patients are asked to confirm their coverage with their plan or call the office.

Services span family medicine, women's health, heart and cholesterol care, family planning and cosmetic-style treatments. Family medicine covers routine checkups, physical exams, vaccinations, sick visits, management of chronic illness and healthy lifestyle counseling. The practice also participates in Family PACT, a state-sponsored program that provides birth control, STD testing, pregnancy testing and family planning procedures free of charge to qualifying patients.

Laser aesthetic treatments are done with the Elite+ system by CynoSure, which the practice uses for hair removal, skin revitalization for vascular and pigmented lesions, skin renewal for pigmented lesions and fine lines, and leg vein removal. Sessions usually take between 5 and 30 minutes depending on the area, and several treatments are advised with an individual plan made for each patient. SculpSure body contouring, also called WarmSculpting with SculpSure, targets stubborn fat in areas such as the belly, love handles, back and thighs. The practice notes it is not a weight-loss program. Treatment uses four applicators for up to four areas in one 25-minute session, and the practice states there are no marks or bruising and that daily activities can resume right away. According to the practice, patients usually see an average 24% reduction in targeted areas and over 90% satisfaction, with some results visible in as little as six weeks and full results by up to 12 weeks.

The practice emphasizes listening to patients and building long-term relationships, with an approach to care that considers the whole person.