Find a Top Internist Near Me in Torrance, CA – Book an Appointment Instantly

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. 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.

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.

Dr. Alija Ali offers a full range of rejuvenating services at Alija Aesthetics, Weight Loss & Anti-Aging in Whittier, California. Whether Dr. Ali’s patients want to diminish wrinkles, lose weight, begin hormone replacement therapy, consider a Vampire procedure, or regain sexual vitality, they can count on his expertise to guide their decisions and rely on his reputation for performing procedures that exceed expectations.

Dr. Ali received his Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree from Des Moines University College of Osteopathic Medicine. He completed his internship at USC and residency at UCLA and the Kaiser Foundation. He’s a member of the American Osteopathic Association and currently an internist affiliated with Whittier Hospital Medical Center, in Whittier, California.

For more than 20 years, his practice has been dedicated to treating the whole person and promoting wellness and self-confidence. By combining medical training as an internist, with specialization in weight loss and anti-aging, Dr. Ali hopes to help each patient achieve their desired appearance, maintain a healthy body, and to realize their dream of a long vibrant life.

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.

Marina Tovmasian, FNP-C, is an exceptional family nurse practitioner at Elevate Health Group in Glendale, Burbank, and La Canada, California. 

Raised in Los Angeles, California, Marina has been a proud member of the Elevate Health Group team since 2017. She joined the team as a medical assistant, building on her passion for healthcare. 

With a desire to further her education, Marina received her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from West Coast University. She returned to Elevate Health Group as a registered nurse. Working with patients more directly, Marina returned to school to study ways to provide more direct care to her patients. She received her Master of Science in Nursing from Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science in Los Angeles, California. 

Marina believes in going above and beyond for her patients at Elevate Health Group. She is dedicated to providing outstanding care to the Glendale, California, community, and surrounding areas.

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.

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. Courtney Scott is our medical director/doctor here at Genesis New Beginning Inc. Dr. Scott has obtained a Bachelor of Science in biology, a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, a master’s in Business Administration, and of course a degree as a Doctor of Medicine.

Dr. Scott is an award-winning physician & surgeon. He won the AFAM/LMKU Kenneth Award in Scholarly Achievements in Psychology, as well as outstanding performance for his knowledge in internal medicine. He was recognized three (3) years in a row from Keck School of Medicine at USC. He has also been recognized by the African American A-HeFT, Children’s Hospital of Los Angeles, and the Obesity and Outcome in Pediatric Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia for his research performances.

Dr. Scott is a board-certified physician and surgeon in emergency medicine but brings an understanding, and ability to work well in a busy and/or stressful environment to the behavioral health care industry. He has extensive knowledge of MAT protocols and is certified as a physician to have the most up-to-date information regarding Medicated Assisted Treatment (MAT). He started his career early in 2010 working in internal medicine and quickly saw a need for medical professionals with the understanding and knowledge of addiction. Dr. Scott was able to work his way into the behavioral health care industry from 2016 to the present. He is one of the most popular medical doctors in the behavioral health care industry due to his empathy towards the patients and his strict policies with medication management.

Dr. Scott has taken the time to train his medical team in treating each patient with the utmost understanding both clinically and medically. He has incorporated medical protocols that obtain to all patients that enter Genesis New Beginning Inc. All clients are provided the same treatment regardless of their situation.

Dr. Scott and his team at Genesis New Beginning Inc. look forward to meeting you and your loved ones so you may start the healing process while recovering from addiction.

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. Sepideh Zahedy-Kapusta of Women & Family Clinic in La Habra, California, has a passion for aesthetics, educating patients, and giving every individual the highest standard of care. Dr. Zahedy specializes in family medicine, obstetrics and gynecology, and med spa treatments for patients of all ages wanting to look and feel their best from the inside out. She combines her medical knowledge with an artistic eye for cosmetic precision to offer patients an array of first-rate health care and in-office med spa procedures.

Dr. Zahedy began her medical career in Germany where she graduated from Justus-Liebig University Giessen medical school. From there she continued her specialty studies in a three-year OB/GYN program at Heppenheim, Germany. Upon completion, Dr. Zahedy moved to Pennsylvania for an internship at Geisinger Health System, and she completed her residency program at Danbury Hospital in Connecticut.

In private practice for over 20 years, Dr. Zahedy treats women of all ages at her La Habra office, and educates patients regarding many aspects of gynecology and obstetrics. She offers a wide range of gynecological testing and in-office procedures with both a medical and holistic approach.

Dr. Zahedy specializes in normal and high-risk pregnancies and individualized birth experiences. She believes that having a child is one of the most important and exciting moments in a woman’s life and that each pregnancy and birth is as unique as the individual mother and baby.

Dr. Zahedy is board certified in obstetrics and gynecology, with credentials in aesthetics, and pursues additional education and training for a variety of cosmetic procedures. She is a member of the Association of American Physicians and is fluent in English, German, Spanish, and Farsi.