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Valley Village Health Clinic is an excellent choice for medical care in the Valley Village area and beyond. The clinic is staffed by highly skilled medical professionals who provide top-quality care in a comforting and calm environment. Dr. Kristine Vardanyan is an excellent leader, and the clinic is an essential resource for many in the community.

To achieve outstanding health, it's important to find a great primary care practitioner like Dr. Vardanyan, who has a wealth of education and experience, including an undergraduate degree from the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth. After earning her medical degree from Yerevan State Medical University in Armenia and completing her residency in internal medicine at Berkshire Medical Center in Pittsfield, Massachusetts, Dr. Vardanyan is now in private practice. She is dedicated to helping her patients live active, healthy, and fulfilling lives.

At Valley Village Health Clinic, routine primary care services are focused on preventive healthcare to ensure that patients maintain good health. Men's and women's health services are also available as a part of the family medicine practice, and the clinic emphasizes wellness with treatments such as IV therapy.

Book your first visit online or over the phone (707) 873-7835 for compassionate care from an experienced physician in Valley Village, Van Nuys, North Hollywood, Sherman Oaks, Burbank, and beyond (via telehealth).

 

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

 

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.

Dr. Shelly Bagai Lapsi, MD, is a board-certified ophthalmologist and Medical Director for Omni Eye Care, with convenient locations in Covina and El Monte, California. With her extensive training, Dr. Lapsi is committed to providing the highest quality of ophthalmic care to her patients, utilizing the most recent medical and surgical advances. Her philosophy is to be actively engaged and dedicated to delivering this mission to her patients.

She attended the University of Washington School of Medicine, nationally recognized for its excellent training programs. Subsequently, she completed her residency at the University of Washington Department of Ophthalmology, a rigorous, top-tier program emphasizing a strong foundation in medical and surgical ophthalmology. At the University of Washington, she trained with many of the world’s most renowned ophthalmologists considered to be pioneers in the field.

Dr. Lapsi’s areas of interest include cataract surgery and glaucoma. Additionally, diabetic screening and macular degeneration care are central to her patient-centric approach. First and foremost, the goal of Omni Eye Care is to assist patients in maintaining excellent vision and eye health.  

When she is not practicing ophthalmology, Dr. Lapsi spends time with her husband and three children. She also enjoys reading, cooking, and photography, as well as traveling with her family. If you’re interested in ophthalmology services in the San Gabriel Valley, Dr. Lapsi is an exceptional eye physician and surgeon. She looks forward to meeting you and helping you achieve optimal eye health.

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.

Dr. Ohanian is a Board-Certified Internist. He received his medical degree, from Western University of Health and Sciences, graduating among the top of his class. Dr. Ohanian completed his residency in internal medicine at Loma Linda University Medical Center where he was named “Intern of the Year” and was honored with the Program Directors Award for academic and administrative excellence. Due to his love for teaching, he stayed on as Chief Resident at Loma Linda University Medical Center. After completing residency, he became Associate Medical Director of the Hospitalist Group, moving to Los Angeles a year later to be closer to his family. Dr. Ohanian has many Journal publications, poster presentations, and has authored three chapters in a book for medical students. Enjoying teaching medical students and residents, Dr. Ohanian is Clinical Assistant Professor of Medicine at Loma Linda University School of Medicine, and Adjunct Professor of Medicine at USC Keck School of Medicine.

Wasim H. Raja, MD, is proud to be the primary care provider of choice for many families in and around Anaheim, Huntington Beach, Santa Ana, Garden Grove, Irvine, and Newport Beach at his practice in Fountain Valley, California. He has earned a reputation for excellence through his attention to detail and unrushed, customized approach to health care. 

Dr. Raja earned his medical degree at Allama Iqbal Medical College in Lahore, Pakistan, in 1998. He went on to complete a residency through the SUNY Health Science Center in Brooklyn, New York.

After more than two decades of treating patients in clinics, hospitals, emergency rooms, intensive care units, and nursing home, Dr. Raja has an expansive body of experience. He is also skilled in telemedicine services. 

As a board-certified internal medicine specialist, Dr. Raja sought out and completed additional education and training to expand his skill set. He is also a proud member of the American College of Physicians. 

A firm believer in the power of personalized care, Dr. Raja takes the time to get to know his patients and their needs. He builds patient education into every interaction, empowering those in his care to take charge of their own unique health journeys. He also speaks English, Urdu, and Punjabi, and enjoys caring for patients of all backgrounds.  

Dr. Raja embraces a holistic approach to health care, recognizing and honoring the connections between body, mind, community, and spirit. While he delivers care solidly rooted in science, Dr. Raja also understands the value of traditional medicine and supports patients who want to integrate alternative care into their health planning. 

For those in the Fountain Valley, California, as well as surrounding areas, who are searching for outstanding primary care and family medicine specialist, taking the time to come in and meet Dr. Raja and his team is a worthy endeavor. Booking takes just moments online or over the phone.

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.