Dr. Sonya Sethi (formerly Gohill)
Dr. Sonya Sethi (formerly Gohill), MD, FAAP
Founder of Brentwood Pediatrics & Pediatrician
With more than 20 years of pediatric experience, Dr. Sonya cares for patients from newborns to young adults in a compassionate and supportive way. As both a pediatrician and a mother, she brings a thoughtful and empathetic perspective to every visit and understands the worries and decisions parents face. Families appreciate her clear communication, reassuring guidance, and her ability to make medical information easy to understand.
Training & Credentials
• Undergraduate: Stanford University, Human Biology (Graduated with Honors)
• Medical School: UCLA
• Pediatric Residency: UCLA
• Additional Certification: Certified Lactation Counselor
• Hospital Affiliations: Providence Saint John’s Health Center; Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
Areas of Interest
Newborn care, well-child visits, adolescent and young adult care, lactation support, preventive health, holistic family-centered pediatrics, and volunteer medical work in underserved communities in Bali, India, Mexico, and Ecuador.
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Dr. Celia Cruz
Dr. Celia Cruz, MD, FAAP
Pediatrician
Dr. Celia Cruz has been caring for children and families for more than two decades and brings a calm, steady presence to every visit. She joined Dr. Sonya at Brentwood Pediatrics just after the practice was founded in 2010. She is appreciated for her clear communication, practical guidance, and her ability to make both parents and children feel at ease. As a mom, she understands how meaningful it is for parents to feel supported and informed at every stage of their child’s development.
Training & Credentials
• Undergraduate: University of Southern California (USC)
• Medical School: SUNY Downstate College of Medicine
• Pediatric Residency: UCLA
• Hospital Affiliations: Providence Saint John’s Health Center; Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
Areas of Interest
Newborn care, early childhood development, general pediatrics, parent guidance, and supporting families through everyday health concerns.
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Dr. Shakti Soni
Dr. Shakti Soni, MD, FAAP
Pediatrician
Dr. Shakti Soni brings a global perspective to her pediatric practice, shaped by her early medical training in South Africa. She is known for her holistic approach, thoughtful listening, and her ability to integrate traditional pediatric medicine with complementary, whole-child strategies. Families value her calm presence, depth of experience, and her commitment to understanding each child within the context of their family and community. Her experience as a parent also shapes her warm, practical approach with the families she cares for.
Before moving to Los Angeles, Dr. Soni served as a military physician and helped establish South Africa’s first multidisciplinary HIV/AIDS clinic.
Training & Credentials
• Medical School: Walter Sisulu University, South Africa
• Internship & Pediatric Residency: LAC+USC Medical Center, Los Angeles
• Previous Appointments: Cedars-Sinai Medical Group (Beverly Hills); Valley Pediatric Medical Group (Encino)
• Hospital Affiliations: Providence Saint John’s Health Center; Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
Areas of Interest
Holistic and integrative pediatric care, preventive medicine, chronic condition management, newborn and early childhood care, and supporting families through culturally informed medical guidance.
Dr. Sheila Arzani
Dr. Sheila Arzani, MD, FAAP
Pediatrician
Dr. Sheila Arzani is a board certified pediatrician who has devoted more than two decades to caring for children and supporting families through every stage of growing up. Raised in Los Angeles, she brings not only deep clinical experience but also a personal understanding of the city’s neighborhoods, schools and diverse family communities, allowing her to guide parents with insight into the unique landscape of growing up in LA. Dr. Arzani is known for her warm, thoughtful, and genuine connections with families.
Training & Credentials
• Undergraduate: University of California, Los Angeles, Political Science Cum Laude Honors
• Medical School: Baylor College of Medicine
• Pediatric Residency: UCLA
• Hospital Affiliations: Providence Saint John’s Health Center; Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
Areas of Interest
Newborn Care, well-child visits, adolescent and young adult care, preventative care, holistic family-centered pediatrics. Outside of her clinical work, she teaches mindfulness and moral development classes for children. She is also fluent in Persian and Spanish languages.