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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.

Our goal at Infinity Wellness Institute is to help you manage your symptoms and improve your quality of life. Dr. Isabella Lai, MD will bring the best of modern Western medicine and combine it with integrative medicine to help you on your healing journey. We offer Acupuncture, Cupping, Trigger Point, and Food As Medicine, in addition to a meditation journey. Our modalities are evidence based and will get you back to living your most vibrant life.

At RAOOF MD Dermatology, located in Encino, California, Dr. T. Joseph Raoof and his team serve patients throughout the San Fernando Valley and Greater Los Angeles Area.  Dr. Raoof brings over 30 years of experience to his practice, specializing in both internal medicine and dermatology. As a doctor with many years of experience in internal medicine, Dr. Raoof has performed extensive research when it comes to the diagnosis and treatment of hypertension or high blood pressure. Dr. Raoof uses state of the art tools and treatment options to better serve his patients. In addition to Dr. Raoof's background in internal medicine, his practice also focuses on medical and cosmetic dermatology services. Services range from skin cancer treatment, psoriasis, and hair loss, to injectables, fillers, and laser treatments. Dr. Raoof is proud to offer RAOOF MD Dermatology's specially formulated skin care product line to meet each patient’s individual needs. Additionally, the Encino Research Center is located at RAOOF MD Dermatology, where patients can participate in clinical trials covering various conditions.

Gabe Vorobiof, MD, is the Director of Cardiac PET Partners in Encino, California. He has 20 years of experience in advanced cardiovascular imaging techniques, including cardiac PET. 

He was previously Director of Adult Non-Invasive Cardiology Laboratories at Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center and the UCLA Cardiovascular Center. He is currently an associate clinical professor of cardiology and medical & molecular pharmacology at the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA.

Dr. Vorobiof completed medical school training at Witwatersrand University in Johannesburg, South Africa, followed by an internship at the famed Chris Hani Baragwanath Hospital in Soweto. He then undertook Senior House Officer training at the University of Cape Town’s Groote Schuur Hospital (famous for the world’s first successful heart transplant). He completed internal medicine training at Columbia University’s St. Luke’s Roosevelt Medical Center in Manhattan, New York, followed by a cardiovascular disease fellowship at the University of Rochester Medical Center in Rochester, New York. He then pursued advanced training in cardiac PET, cardiac CT, cardiac MRI, and vascular imaging at Harvard Medical School’s Brigham & Women’s Hospital in Boston, Massachusetts.

He was previously on faculty in the Departments of Cardiology & Radiology as an assistant professor at Yale New Haven Hospital. Following his move to California, he assumed the Directorship of Cardiac Imaging at the University of California Irvine’s Long Beach Memorial Medical Center under Dr. Jagat Narula.

Dr. Vorobiof is married, has three beautiful children, and lives in Calabasas, California.

Suhail Salem, MD, is an experienced gastroenterologist offering specialized care at his practice in Northridge, California.

Dr. Salem earned his medical degree at McGill University in Montreal, Canada, before completing internal medicine training at Rush University Medical Center in Chicago. During this time Dr. Salem served as chief resident and played an important role in training medical students and residents, which earned him an award for excellence in teaching and service. Dr. Salem stayed on at Rush University Medical Center to complete his fellowship in gastroenterology, where he received additional awards, including excellence in GI endoscopy and a “Fellow of the Year.”

After finishing his fellowship, Dr. Salem pursued additional specialized training in advanced endoscopy at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in New York City. He received dedicated training in endoscopic ultrasound (EUS) and endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP), in addition to other complex endoscopic techniques like endoscopic mucosal resection (EMR) and enteral stenting. He also gained extensive experience caring for patients with cancers affecting their GI tract.

Dr. Salem’s clinical experience encompasses all aspects of gastroenterology and includes additional focus on using advanced endoscopic techniques to diagnose and manage a wide range of GI disorders. At his private practice in Northridge, Dr. Salem brings his advanced training and specialized skills to treating numerous GI conditions, including irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), hepatitis C, celiac disease, pancreatitis, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), and constipation.

Dr. Salem’s double board-certified in gastroenterology and internal medicine. He’s also a member of the American College of Gastroenterology and American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy.

Daniel M Eshaghian, DO, is an experienced doctor of osteopathic medicine offering expert care at Suhail Salem, MD, a gastroenterology and interventional endoscopy practice based in Northridge, California.

 

A native of San Fernando Valley, Dr. Eshaghian attended University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) for his undergraduate studies, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science. He earned his medical degree from the Western University of Health Sciences, College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific (COMP) in Pomona, California. 

 

Following graduation, Dr. Eshaghian completed his internship and residency training in Internal Medicine at Oklahoma State University Medical Center (OSU Medicine) in Tulsa. After residency training, he spent two years practicing inpatient medicine as a Gastroenterology fellow at OSU Medicine, serving as chief fellow in his final year of training.

 

Dr. Eshaghian practices general gastroenterology and hepatology, particularly in colorectal cancer screening, reflux disease, nonalcoholic fatty liver disease, and inflammatory bowel disease (IBD).

 

His desire to serve his hometown brought him back to Southern California after completing medical training.

 

In his spare time, Dr. Eshaghian enjoys watching sports, cycling, European history, traveling, and spending time with his family and friends. He is also fluent in Farsi.

MyWellnessMD, led by board-certified Internal Medicine physician Schehrezade Khan, MD, is dedicated to delivering exceptional care for adults in Los Angeles, California.

With an integrative and comprehensive approach to medicine, Dr. Khan creates a shared note that grants patients access to her consultation notes, allowing each person’s health plan to be a collaborative effort. A key aspect of Dr. Khan's mission is to educate and empower patients in their healthcare journey.

Dr. Khan’s educational path includes receiving her Doctor of Medicine from Shifa College of Medicine in Islamabad, Pakistan. She then completed her internal medicine residency at New York-Presbyterian Brooklyn Methodist Hospital in the United States. 

Her diverse background includes concierge medicine, health care consulting, and teaching at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA). She also has current hospital affiliations with Eisenhower Health in Rancho Mirage, California, and Providence Saint John’s Health Center in Santa Monica, California.

At MyWellnessMD, patients have access to excellent primary care, acute care, internal medicine, and longevity medicine. The practice also offers medical weight loss, preventive medicine, and women’s health services. 

Dr. Khan combines her medical expertise with a holistic understanding of whole-body wellness, providing comprehensive and personalized treatment. She goes out of her way to ensure that all patients feel seen and heard, fostering partnerships and proactive steps toward a future of wellness.

All appointments at MyWellnessMD are conducted virtually through telemedicine, providing convenient access to Dr. Khan’s medical expertise from the comfort of home or any location.

To learn more about the superior services offered at MyWellnessMD, contact the practice today by phone or online to schedule a telemedicine consultation.

Dr. Afshine Emrani is a cardiologist who serves the residents of Tarzana, California, in addition to the greater Los Angeles area. At Los Angeles Heart Specialists, the doctor and his staff offer a variety of cardiology services including preventative care for heart disease, stress testing, treadmill testing, and treatment of many different kinds of health conditions including high blood pressure, high cholesterol, diabetes, thyroid disorders, and peripheral arterial disease. Dr. Emrani specializes in identifying biomarkers and other naturally occurring identifiers that help him treat heart disease in both men and women. He offers a wide variety of services to his patients including weight management plans, the control and maintenance of cholesterol levels, and nutritional plans geared towards a more heart-healthy lifestyle. An on-site lab makes testing quick and cost-effective.

Dr. Emrani attended the University of California, Los Angeles where he obtained his Bachelor of Science degree where he was inducted into the Biological Honors Society. He also attended the University of California, San Diego where he completed his medical degree. During that time, he participated in two sub-internships, one in Cardiology and the other in Intensive Care. He also worked at the Cedar Sinai Medical Center and completed an additional sub-internship infectious disease. An internship was also completed during the years he worked with the Veteran's Affairs Administration. While working at the Kaiser Permanente campus of the University of Southern California, Dr. Emrani earned a fellowship in the field of Cardiology.

With over 16 years experience, Dr. Emrani is a leader in his field. His knowledge of cutting-edge technology and the use of state-of-the-art diagnostic equipment allows him the privilege of offering his patients the best cardiac care possible. He continues his education on a regular basis by attending classes and seminars that allow him to stay abreast of the latest advancements in the field of cardiology and infectious diseases. His certification in both basic and advanced cardiac life support makes him one of the most prominent cardiologists in Southern California.

Isidore Kwaw, MD, is a skilled internal medicine and primary care physician at Sunset Urgent Care Medical Center in Palisades, California. As a primary care physician with more than 20 years of experience serving Santa Monica, Brentwood, and the surrounding areas, Dr. Kwaw will never forget that he became a doctor to help others. It compels him to continue being a source of consistent, compassionate, and high-quality care for all his patients. 

After earning his medical degree from Howard University School of Medicine in Washington, DC, Dr. Kwaw completed his internship at the Los Angeles County/USC Keck School of Medicine, where he also completed his residency in internal medicine. Dr. Kwaw then completed subspecialty fellowship training in nephrology at the UCLA Medical Center. He is a member of some of the most respected organizations in his field, including the American Society of Nephrologists and the American Medical Association.

To date, over 90% of patients who have seen Dr. Kwaw for their urgent care needs have chosen him as their regular doctor. Not only does Dr. Kwaw provide high-quality urgent care services, but he can also serve as a primary care physician. That’s because Sunset Urgent Care Medical Center is a family practice where patients of all ages can receive a wide range of health services, from physical exams to in-house testing and X-rays, as well as specialized care for nephrology and internal medicine. 

At Sunset Urgent Care Medical Center, caring is at the heart of everything the team strives to do. Compassionate and gentle, Dr. Kwaw understands that visiting a doctor can be stressful. He is especially good with fearful or anxious patients and makes sure to thoroughly address all their questions and explain

 their treatment options. He and the staff provide the same excellent level of care for every patient they treat. 

In addition to seeing patients at Sunset Urgent Care Medical Center, Dr. Kwaw is also an emergency room staff member at three prominent hospitals – Memorial Hospital of Gardena, Montclair Hospital Medical Center, and San Dimas Community Hospital. 

To make an appointment with Dr. Kwaw and the caring team at Sunset Urgent Care Medical Center, call the office or book online today.

Meet Dr. Fink

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Samuel I. Fink, MD, FACP, is an internal medicine and primary care specialist in private practice in Tarzana, California. His patients receive comprehensive primary care for the full range of health conditions, including headaches, diabetes, hypothyroidism, sleep apnea, arthritis, and coronary artery disease. Patients appreciate the time and attention they receive thanks to Dr. Fink’s dedication to individualized care which encompasses a full diagnostic assessment. Beyond Dr. Fink’s expert care, patients also benefit from the convenience of on-site laboratory services, bone densitometry, X-rays, ultrasound, Echocardiography, and Treadmill Stress Testing. All of Dr. Fink's patients experience the benefit of concierge level care without the cost. A Los Angeles native, Dr. Fink graduated from Grant High School in Van Nuys and then attended Pomona College in Claremont. After graduating with honors in biochemistry, he attended medical school at the University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB) in Galveston. Dr. Fink completed his residency in internal medicine at Huntington Memorial Hospital in Pasadena and then entered private practice in Tarzana. He’s on the medical staff at Providence Tarzana Medical Center, where he’s the Chair of the Institutional Review Board. Dr. Fink has been a member of the Los Angeles County Medical Association (LACMA) for nearly 30 years, where he served as the 141st President. He has also served as the President of the San Fernando Valley/Santa Clarita Medical Society, as well as the Chair of the LACMA delegation to the California Medical Association (CMA). With a dedication to advocating for physicians and patients, Dr. Fink has chaired the Public Health Reference Committee at the CMA House of Delegates and has served as a past member of the Council on Legislation as well as the Chairman of the President’s Forum. Dr. Fink teaches medical students at the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA, where he proudly serves as an Associate Clinical Professor of Medicine. When he’s not in the office, Dr. Fink spends his time with his family. He enjoys spinning, skiing, and playing basketball and actively follows the Lakers, Dodgers, Rams, and Kings.

After graduating from New York University with a major in Chemistry and minors in Biology, Math and German, Dr. Speller received her medical degree from Stanford University School of Medicine, followed by her Master in Public Health from the UC Berkeley School of Public Health.  She then went on to complete a residency in pediatrics at Children’s Hospital Oakland.  After working as a pediatrician in private practice and urgent care for 5 years, Dr. Speller began a career in alternative medicine.  At one time, she owned and operated several practices with many offices throughout the state of California.  

Her involvement in alternative medicine led Dr. Speller to pursue academic training and accreditations in many other facets of holistic medicine.  She combines her extensive training in both allopathic and complementary and alternative medicine to offer whole-body care to her patients using a functional medicine approach—identifying and treating the root causes of illness or disease, while focusing on enhanced lifestyle choices to improve health.  She has a true zest for knowledge and is dedicated to continuing to educate herself to be able to deliver the best and most innovative and cutting-edge care to all of her patients.  

 

Summary of Credentials

• Graduated Stanford University School of Medical, 1994 (MD)
• Graduated UC Berkeley School of Public Health, 1995 (MPH)
• Residency Children’s Hospital Oakland, 1998
• Board Certified Pediatrics, 1999 
• Diplomate, American Board of Integrative and Holistic Medicine (ABIHM), 2008
• Level 1 Health Professional, Maharishi Ayur-Veda, 2011
• Fellow, Andrew Weil Center For Integrative Medicine, 2013
• Certified Practitioner, BioTE Medical, 2019
• Certified Provider, Institute of Functional Medicine (IFMCP), 2019
• Clinical Homeopath, Center For Education and Development of Homeopathy, 2019 
• IV Therapy and Chelation Training, American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine, 2020
• Fellow, Anti-Aging, Regenerative and Functional Medicine, American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine, 2020
• Certification in Peptide Therapy, American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine, 2020
• Currently completing training in Aesthetics, Ozone Therapy and Stem Cell Therapy, as well as additional training in IV and Chelation Therapy

 

Elevate Aesthetics is a premier wellness and aesthetic practice that is part of Elevate Health Group. Located in Glendale, a city in Los Angeles County, California, the skilled staff, overseen by medical directors Garen Derhartunian M.D. and  Narbeh Tovmassian, MD, offer natural aesthetic results for men and women of all ages.

The Elevate Aesthetics providers take a conservative approach to aesthetics to give patients more effective results over time. Those struggling with unwanted facial or body hair, lines, wrinkles, sun spots, stubborn fat pockets, and other signs of aging can rely on Elevate Aesthetics for exceptional care.

The practice utilizes the latest advances in cosmetic technologies and treatments, including Morpheus8, Galderma, Allergan, EMSCULPT NEO®, SkinPen® microneedling, Sculptra®, fillers, Botox®, and more, to perfect patients’ skin and make them appear many years younger without downtime.

The experts at Elevate Aesthetics encourage clients to do what’s right for them instead of choosing the quickest, easiest approach, trusting the process to achieve highly effective anti-aging results over time. They personalize each anti-aging treatment to ensure superior results.

To schedule a consultation at Elevate Aesthetics, call the office or use the online booking feature today.

Dr. Daniel Brelian is a gastroenterologist at Downtown Gastro Medical Group in Los Angeles. He is board-certified in Internal Medicine and Gastroenterology, and is passionate about helping patients recover from a wide range of digestive ailments and conditions.

Dr. Brelian received his bachelor’s degree in Molecular and Cell Biology from the University of California, Berkeley and went on to earn his Doctor of Medicine at Drexel University College of Medicine in Philadelphia.

He has worked in some of the most innovative and prestigious medical centers in the nation, including Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Georgetown University Hospital, and New York University. Before opening his private practice, he was a physician at the Pacific Alliance Medical Group.

Dr. Brelian’s work has appeared in numerous medical journals, including Gastroenterology and Gastrointestinal Endoscopy. Committed to the latest research and training, he is also a member of many professional organizations, including the American College of Gastroenterology (ACG) and the American Gastroenterological Association (AGA).

At Downtown Gastro Medical Group, Dr. Brelian helps patients recover from conditions like irritable bowel syndrome, food allergies, acid reflux disease, Crohn's disease, and more. With a commitment to the most excellent quality of patient care, his patients feel supported and empowered to live their healthiest lives.