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Experienced board-certified cardiologist Payam R. Yashar, MD has proudly served patients from all over Southern California for over fifteen years, and is now extending his counsel as far as Europe and Asia.

Dr. Yashar is based at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in the Beverly Hills neighborhood of Los Angeles, California, the very hospital where he was born. He and his team offer specialized and highly responsive concierge-style care that you can receive in-office or in the comfort of your own home, as the practice offers house calls and telehealth services. As one of the most called-upon cardiologists at Cedars-Sinai, Dr. Yashar brings a wealth of experience to his patients when it comes to diagnosing, managing and treating a myriad of heart conditions. In addition to providing expert treatment, Dr. Yashar is especially adroit in addressing preventative care. 

Upon earning his medical degree from the prestigious Albert Einstein College of Medicine in New York in 1997, Dr. Yashar completed his internship and residency at Cedars-Sinai. He then trained in fellowship in Cardiovascular Diseases at the University of Southern California.  Thereafter, he pursued further specialized training in Cardiac Electrophysiology at the University of California, Los Angeles and the West Los Angeles Veterans' Medical Center.

Dr. Yashar is passionate about providing expert-level care to his patients. He offers diagnoses and treatment for conditions like chest pain, atrial fibrillation, heart failure and arrhythmia using the latest technology available. He also performs heart catheterization, pacemaker and defibrillator implantation, as well as ablations for cardiac arrhythmia.  All of his invasive procedures are performed at Cedars-Sinai, and diagnostic testing is undertaken either in office or with the utilization of remote testing whenever possible. 

Today, Dr. Yashar is affiliated with the Cedars-Sinai Smidt Heart Institute, and the Preventive and Consultative Heart Center.  He is a volunteer clinical instructor at the University of California, Los Angeles School of Medicine.  In addition, he has the distinct honor of being voted one of Los Angeles Magazine's Top 100 Cardiologists. Aside from his outstanding professional care, Dr. Yashar is a truly compassionate human being who genuinely regards the well-being of his patients as his utmost priority.  

Dan Naim, MD, is a pulmonary, critical care, and sleep medicine specialist at The Beverly Hills Lung and Sleep Institute in Beverly Hills, California.

Dr. Naim graduated from Drexel University College of Medicine in Philadelphia in 2004.  He then completed his residency at the UCLA-VA combined Internal Medicine residency program. He subsequently completed a fellowship in Sleep Medicine at the same institution. He continued his medical training by completing a fellowship in Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles. 

He is quadruple board-certified through the American Board of Internal Medicine in the fields of Internal Medicine, Sleep Medicine, Pulmonary Medicine, and Critical Care Medicine.  He is a member of the American Academy of Sleep Medicine and the American College of Chest Physicians. He expertly manages a wide range of conditions related to pulmonary disease and sleep disorders in addition to taking care of critically ill patients in the hospital.  His clinical areas of interest include obstructive lung disease, lung cancer diagnosis, chronic cough, interstitial lung disease, obstructive sleep apnea, and narcolepsy.  During his consultations, Dr. Naim fully explains patients’ conditions and helps them choose an appropriate treatment plan. 

To better serve his patients, Dr. Naim is trilingual in English, Spanish, and Farsi.

At Elevate Health Group, Dr. Narbeh Tovmassian is a leading provider of general health and preventative medicine. The practice provides Glendale, CA patients with services such as comprehensive, annual physicals, chronic and complex medical treatment and management, inpatient hospital services, nursing home visits, well-person visits, preoperative medical exams and checkups, sports physicals and injury treatment, STD screenings, vaccinations, and so much more.

Dr. Tovmassian grew up in Glendale and has been devoted to medicine from a young age. He obtained his Bachelor’s degree in Physiological Sciences at the University of California- Los Angeles. Dr. Tovmassian went on to receive his Doctorate of Medicine from the Ross University’s School of Medicine. He also completed a three-year Internal Medicine residency in Las Vegas at the University of Nevada’s School of Medicine. He is also board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. He specializes in preventative medicine and cardiovascular diseases.

His expertise lies in the diagnosis, treatment, and prolonged care of adults ranging from general health to complex conditions and illnesses. The practice focuses on a patient-oriented approach and Dr. Tovmassian aims to provide the highest quality care to his each and every one of his patients. The practice is also devoted to utilizing the most recent innovations in the medical field.

Elevate Health Group is dedicated to upholding the principles of a traditional internal medicine practice and works to provide patients with continuing care from an expertly trained physician. Dr. Tovmassian works to ensure that his patients feel welcomed, comfortable, and in capable hands.

Dr. Tovmassian and the entire staff of Elevate Health Group welcome new patients, where the practice accepts most major forms of medical insurance.

Raised in Glendale, CA, Dr. Derhartunian has always had a passion for medicine.  Growing up in the tight community, he spent most of his childhood helping his father at a local pharmacy.  There, he not only learned a vast array of different pharmacokinetics, but also strengthened the bond with the community in which he dreamed of serving.  Dr. Derhartunian's career began in Glendale at R.D. White Elementary School where him and Dr. Tovmassian became instant friends.  He then went on to complete his education at Woodrow Wilson Middle School followed by Glendale Senior High School.  After obtaining a Bachelors in Science in Biochemistry from the University of California at Santa Barbara, Dr. Derhartunian attended Ross University Medical School.  He completed Internal Medicine Residency at NYU-Lutheran Medical Center in Brooklyn, NY.  His main focus in medicine is a preventative approach with a focus on evidence based medicine.

Anna Arakelyan, MD, is a passionate and dedicated physician who goes above and beyond for her patients at Elevate Health Group. She is devoted to providing outstanding care for the people of Glendale and Burbank, California, and the surrounding areas.

Dr. Arakelyan grew up in a family of engineers and has always been the curious kind. She was born in Armenia and moved to the United States at the age of 15. Her passion for medicine became evident during her high school years after she started volunteering at local hospitals. She immediately felt that taking care of patients was a gift that she had.

Dr. Arakelyan received her undergraduate degree from the University of California Irvine (UC Irvine), after which she attended Ross University School of Medicine in Barbados, where she earned her medical degree. 

She completed her internal medicine residency training at Desert Regional Medical Center in Palm Springs, finishing her last year at White Memorial Medical Center.

Dr. Arakelyan is always loved by her patients due to the unique connection that she is able to develop with them. Her special interests include preventative medicine, obesity medicine, and addiction medicine. 

Dr. Arakelyan is a true patient advocate. Her oath is to help as many people as possible.

Dr. Arazin Minasian is a Los Angeles native who is dedicated to serving his community through a patient-centered approach. After earning a Bachelor of Science in Molecular, Cell and Developmental Biology from UCLA, he obtained his medical education at Keck School of Medicine of USC. He went on to complete an Internal Medicine residency at the LAC+USC Medical Center, where he combined his passion for health care and working with an underserved patient population. Dr. Minasian believes strongly that an open and honest relationship with patients and their families produces the best individualized and evidence-based care.

Dr Taleen Akopian is a Primary Care Physician, Board-Certified in Internal Medicine. She completed her undergraduate degree at UCLA and medical training at Touro University in Nevada. She subsequently completed her Internal Medicine residency at Huntington Hospital, where she also served as the Chief Resident. Dr Akopian is passionate about promoting a healthy lifestyle, with a focus on preventative care and the management of chronic disease. She aims to establish long lasting relationships with her patients.

Dr Akopian was born and raised in the Los Angeles area and is proud to be serving in the community that she calls home. When she is not working, she enjoys spending time with her family, traveling, exercising, and reading.

Pedram J. Enayati, MD, is Co-Director of Gastroenterology Associates of Beverly Hills. He is an expert in the care of gastroenterology patients, and is up to date on the latest treatments and cutting edge technology. As he and his Co-Director, Dr. Omid Shaye, have quickly become the “go-to” doctors for all GI disorders in Beverly Hills, California, Dr. Enayati brings a wealth of experience and knowledge to GABH.

Dr. Enayati has done extensive research on GI disorders, liver diseases, as well as liver/kidney transplantation. He is the author of numerous journal articles and abstracts and has presented on a variety of topics both nationally and internationally. Dr. Enayati is also the recipient of numerous awards, including Solomon Research Honors; Rubenstein Research Honors; and Excellence in Research award was given by the Western Medical Research Committee. He is a member of the American Society of Gastroenterology and Endoscopy; American

Gastroenterology Association; American College of Physicians; American Society of Internal Medicine; California Medical Association; and American Medical Students Association. Dr. Enayati has certifications from The American Board of Internal Medicine and American Board of Gastroenterology.

Dr. Enayati earned his undergraduate at the University of California, Los Angeles where he was Phi Beta Kappa, majoring in neuroscience, and then went on to earn his medical degree at the university’s medical school. He completed his internship and residency in internal medicine at Cedars Sinai Medical Center. He also did a Gastroenterology Fellowship in the Department of Digestive Diseases at UCLA’s David Geffen School of Medicine. Dr. Enayati lives in Los Angeles and is married and has a young daughter. He enjoys biking and hiking.

Dr. A is a Board Certified Internist seeing patients in a busling Primary Care Practice established in 2012. With an immense passion for innovating new ways to achieve optimal wellness, he set out to create the IVy several years ago. Dr. A saw that patients just don’t have time for slow recovery, missed workdays, and not being at 100% for their friends and family. It was then that he realized it is equally important to provide a wellness program for patients as it is to manage dangerous health conditions. Soon after, the IVy was conceived and now patients have a multitude of options to improve their wellness even when disease is not present. 


Nothing excites Dr. A more than hearing stories of recovery and revitalization once patients have started to experience the offerings available through the IVy. When we fall into the insurance trap that wellness is one annual checkup with your primary doctor, it becomes difficult to feel your very best. Be your best you now by booking your first IVy appointment now.

Dr. Jeff Toll is passionate about developing strong patient-physician relationships and is committed to helping his patients improve their overall health and well-being. At his Los Angeles-based private practice, he focuses on delivering integrated preventive care. His holistic approach focuses on providing highly personalized care that caters to each patient’s whole health — mind, body, and soul.

Dr. Toll completed his bachelor’s degree at the University of Southern California. He went on to earn his medical doctorate at Thomas Jefferson University in Philadelphia and completed his Internal Medicine Residency at Cedars-Sinai in Los Angeles.   

Dr. Toll understands his patients are busy and has structured his Los Angeles-based practice to accommodate their schedules and needs. In addition to his concierge program,  Dr Toll is now in network with medicare.  He also provides executive physicals, specialized preventative testing, as well as being available on a limited basis for house calls and telemedicine services. Patients benefit from functional medicine aimed at improving and balancing their hormones and body function, including IV therapies and customized weight loss programs.

Outside of his practice, Dr. Toll is Volunteer Faculty at Cedars-Sinai Internal Medicine Residency, teaching interns, residents, and UCLA medical students. He also has done medical research and has published in the areas of medical genetics, cancer, and addiction.

Lina Acopians, DO, is a board-certified internist with a passion for preventative care. She believes in effective communication and teamwork with all her patients at Elevate Health Group in Glendale and Burbank, California. 

As a Los Angeles native, Dr. Acopians attended the University of California Irvine for her undergraduate degree, followed by the University of Southern California for her master’s in global medicine. Dr. Acopians completed her medical training at Touro College of Osteopathic Medicine in New York, where she graduated magna cum laude. She did a residency at Huntington Hospital in Pasadena where she served as Chief Resident. 

Since completing her training, Dr. Acopians is excited to be back home to serve her local community. She prioritizes trusting relationships with her patients and believes that patients know their bodies best. She listens to patients and helps them achieve and maintain health goals through empathy and evidence-based practices. 

In her spare time, Dr. Acopians enjoys gardening and baking.

Anna Arakelyan, MD, is a passionate and dedicated physician who goes above and beyond for her patients at Elevate Health Group. She is devoted to providing outstanding care for the people of Glendale and Burbank, California, and the surrounding areas.

Dr. Arakelyan grew up in a family of engineers and has always been the curious kind. She was born in Armenia and moved to the United States at the age of 15. Her passion for medicine became evident during her high school years after she started volunteering at local hospitals. She immediately felt that taking care of patients was a gift that she had.

Dr. Arakelyan received her undergraduate degree from the University of California Irvine (UC Irvine), after which she attended Ross University School of Medicine in Barbados, where she earned her medical degree. 

She completed her internal medicine residency training at Desert Regional Medical Center in Palm Springs, finishing her last year at White Memorial Medical Center.

Dr. Arakelyan is always loved by her patients due to the unique connection that she is able to develop with them. Her special interests include preventative medicine, obesity medicine, and addiction medicine. 

Dr. Arakelyan is a true patient advocate. Her oath is to help as many people as possible.

Grace Wong, MD, is a highly skilled internist with a strong background in medicine. Dr. Wong serves men and women of all adult ages in Burbank, California. Her dedication to patient education, holistic approach, and deeply personable nature are just some of the reasons so many entrust her with their care.

Dr. Wong is passionate about her services in overall health and wellness. She believes there is a great deal of truth in the old adage that looking your best translates to feeling your best. To that end, Dr. Wong offers the latest aesthetic treatments and is always researching new options to include at her practice.

Education has always been an important part of Dr. Wong’s life. She completed her medical degree with a focus on internal medicine. Now in practice for more than a decade, Dr. Wong continues to seek out continuing education opportunities to further expand her skills and knowledge.  

Wellness also plays a central role in Dr. Wong’s practice. In addition to medical care, she provides top-quality wellness care, women’s health services to women of all ages, bio-identical hormone therapy, and aesthetic medicine. Dr. Wong is proud to introduce stress management and life coaching in her practice.  Life coach and stress reduction therapy are now available. Dr. Wong and her life coach associate take great pride in their ability to assist patients through tumultuous and challenging times in their lives.

Dr. Wong is assisted by an excellent support staff who share her commitment to achieving the very best in patient care. From the time you book your initial appointment through your treatment and beyond, you can rest assured you’re in capable and caring hands.

If you’re searching for the best, personable medical care, bio-identical hormone therapy, latest aesthetic services delivered by medical professionals, or seek to reduce stress and maximize your true potential, schedule a visit with Dr. Wong today. You can book a visit at her Burbank, California, practice online or call to check availability.