Julie L. Palmisano, MD

Growing up in India, Dr. Rangachar was fortunate to be a part of a diverse population and culture. Her inspiration was her grandfather, a medical practitioner who went to remote villages daily to provide medical care. When she was ten years old, Dr. Rangachar got a glimpse into her grandfather’s treasured box of medical equipment which sparked her interest and began her journey in the pursuit of helping others through the knowledge of medicine. Dr. Rangachar has been practicing as a pediatrician in Orange County for the past 10 years and while she provides care for children of all ages, she has a special interest in newborns. Her goal is to help with nurturing each child to lead a happy, healthy life and she is well versed with all preventative and developmental aspects of pediatrics. As she states it best, “I pride myself on providing comprehensive care. Whether it is vaccines, education, autism, nutrition, or any other condition, I serve as a resource for parents.” She received her medical degree from Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences where she received top honors and realized her passion for pediatrics. Upon completion of her education, she moved to the United States and worked as a resident at Arkansas Children’s Hospital. Dr. Rangachar is fluent is many languages including English, Spanish and several Indian languages such as Hindi, Tamil, Kannada, and Telugu. A Tustin resident, Dr. Rangachar lives with her husband, son and german shepherd. She enjoys nature, road trips, karaoke, and painting when she is away from the office.

For Chih-Kuan (Linda) Wang, MD, being a pediatrician is something that comes naturally to her. She has always loved being around kids which is something that brings her much joy. With over 10 years of experience, she prides herself on being thorough with her patients and their families. Whether it is explaining a diagnosis, providing education on a new subject, or sharing her input, Dr. Wang makes sure she is providing all the facts and tools needed to help her patients be successful. Dr. Wang is a firm believer in taking the time with her patients and listening. She finds it especially rewarding to gain the trust of her patients’ parents, a responsibility she does not take lightly. As she states it best, “I treat my patients as if they are my own. I want to make sure they are being heard and that we are addressing all areas of their well-being.” After spending her high school years in Irvine, Dr. Wang chose to return to her birthplace and attended medical school in Taiwan at Taipei Medical College. She then completed her pediatric residency at Children’s Medical Center in Dayton, Ohio. Fluent in English, Mandarin and Taiwanese, Dr. Wang is an Irvine resident and enjoys being a mom of her two children and traveling.