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Dr. Sherwin Hariri is a board-certified adult and pediatric allergist and immunologist serving patients in Beverly Hills and the greater Los Angeles, CA area. He specializes in both adult and pediatric patients with asthma, allergic rhinitis, allergic conjunctivitis, sinusitis, history of food allergies, drug allergies, immune deficiencies, eczema and other allergic skin rashes.

Dr. Hariri is also an allergy and immunology attending Physician at Cedars-Sinai, where he sees patients with complicated allergic diseases. At Beverly Hills Allergy, we strive to help you breathe better so you can live better.

Dr. Hariri attended Saint Louis University School of Medicine, after which he completed an internship at the Harbor-UCLA Medical Center. He then went on to complete a residency in Internal Medicine at the world-renowned Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles, California.

After his residency, he went on to teach residents at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center (where he still teaches residents) and the West-LA VA Medical Center (a UCLA-affiliated hospital) as an academic hospitalist. He then decided to specialize in a condition that has always been his passion: Allergies. Dr. Hariri completed his fellowship in allergy and immunology at the prestigious UCLA West-LA VA program with pediatric rotations at the world-class Children's Hospital in Los Angeles (CHLA).

Dual board-Certified by both the American Board of Allergy and Immunology and the American Board of Internal Medicine, Dr. Hariri is an expert in treating both adult and pediatric allergic and immunologic diseases. He is currently a clinical instructor at the West-LA VA Allergy & immunology clinic, where he teaches fellows (Doctors training to be allergy & immunology specialists) and internal medicine residents (physicians-in-training). 

Dr. Hariri is a Fellow of the American Academy of allergy, asthma and immunology and the American College Of Allergy, Asthma, Immunology. Dr. Hariri holds privileges at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center. Dr. Hariri is often consulted by other physicians to see their patients who are hospitalized with severe and complicated allergic and immunologic conditions.

Dr. Hariri performs comprehensive skin testing for aeroallergens (such as grasses, trees, weeds, molds, dust mites, and pet dander) and all kinds of foods. He offers immunotherapy to those who are looking for a potential cure for their allergic symptoms. The doctor also performs a very comprehensive patch test for delayed hypersensitivity to all kinds of chemicals, metals and dyes causing different types of skin rashes in his patients. Oral food and drug challenges are also performed in his office as well as spirometry to test lung function in asthma patients.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

Dr. Adam Karns is a physician serving patients in the Los Angeles, CA area. Dr. Karns feels strongly that each and every patient deserves the highest standard of medical care. Through his solo medical practice, he strives to provide exactly that to each patient every day. Dr. Karns offers services including hypertension treatment, diabetes treatment, ear infection treatment, heart disease treatment, mental health treatment, common cold treatment, obesity management, and much more through physical exams.

Dr. Karns attended University of California Los Angeles, where he earned his Bachelors of Arts in History. he then went on to earn his Masters Degree in Physiological Studies and Doctorate of Medicine from Chicago Medical School. With more than 18 years of experience as a board certified Internal Medicine physician, Dr. Karns has the knowledge and experience to provide patients with the very best in care. Call anytime to arrange an appointment with Dr. Karns.

Dr. Sasan Massachi is a board-certified internal medicine specialist located in Beverly Hills, CA. His office facilities are equipped with a range of services for men and women including annual physicals, vaccinations, ultrasounds, digital x-rays, bone density scans, and EKG stress tests. Additionally, he offers patients the convenience of an in-house laboratory, ensuring expedited test results for his patients. Preventative care is paramount to Dr. Massachi's practice, as he specializes in the most innovative techniques available through modern medicine today. Additionally, Dr. Massachi assists patients with identifying healthy practices and behaviors to incorporate into their daily lives that can stave off common illnesses. 

Dr. Massachi received his undergraduate degree at the University of California, Los Angeles, and attended medical school at the University of California, San Diego. Upon graduating, Dr. Massachi completed his internship and residency at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles. He is credentialed with a California State Medical License and certified with the American Board of Internal Medicine. After graduating in 2010 from his residency program, Dr. Massachi joined the prestigious physicians group at Century City Primary Care, and recently opened a new state of the art office in Beverly Hills. 

Additionally, Dr. Massachi remains affiliated with Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, performing a variety of procedures and overseeing inpatient care. Dr. Massachi's unique personal approach extends absolute courtesy, empathy, discretion, and respect to each of his patients, ensuring you receive foremost care and treatment in a comfortable and stress-free environment. 

To schedule an appointment please call 310-553-3013 or visit www.sasanmassachi.com/ and click on the ‘Request Appointment’ button.

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.

Dr. Marc D. Makhani, the founder of LA Digestive Health and Wellness, located at the Cedars-Sinai Medical Towers in Beverly Hills, California, is one of the best Gastroenterologists in the Los Angeles area. Dr. Makhani's patients benefit from his expertise in delivering a variety of procedures including endoscopy, colonoscopy, video capsule endoscopy, radiofrequency ablation, and testing for acid reflux and motility disorders. Patients can seek diagnoses and treatment for conditions ranging from hemorrhoids to Barrett’s Esophagus and colon cancer.

Dr. Makhani pursued his bachelor’s degree at UCLA with a major in psychobiology. He also volunteered at the Santa Monica UCLA Hospital as an undergraduate. He then went on to obtain his medical degree as a doctor of medicine (MD) at the University of Vermont College of Medicine. He subsequently obtained a board certification in internal medicine after completing his residency at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center. Dr. Makhani then continued his medical training by pursuing a specialty in gastroenterology at Temple University Hospital in Pennsylvania before moving back to Los Angeles to begin his practice.

Dr. Makhani of LA Digestive Health and Wellness centers his principles on a passion for promoting overall health and wellbeing. Proper digestion and preventative care are essential to proper nutrition and he is a firm believer in practicing what one preaches. Dr. Makhani’s belief is that health is the result of a multifactorial process including an active lifestyle, digestive health, and proper dietary habits.

As one of the best gastroenterologists in the Los Angeles, CA area, Dr. Makhani has a wide range of clinical and research interests in gastroenterology that include acid reflux, peptic ulcer disease, colon cancer screening and prevention, motility disorders and irritable bowel syndrome (IBS).  We look forward to serving any and all of your digestive health needs. 

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.  

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. 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.