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Board-certified internal medicine physician Artin Nazarian, MD, provides high-quality primary care to teens and adults throughout Los Angeles County at his practice in Glendale, California.

Dr. Nazarian brings nearly 20 years of experience to his practice. He studied at St. George’s University School of Medicine in True Blue, Grenada, earning his medical degree. Dr. Nazarian received extensive training in all aspects of internal medicine, from chronic disease management and medical weight loss to acute and primary care.

Dr. Nazarian is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. When he isn’t meeting with patients, he serves as an instructor at Huntington Hospital in Pasadena, California, educating internal medicine residents. He holds privileges at several other hospitals, including Glendale Adventist Medical Center and USC Verdugo Hills Hospital, both in Glendale.

Dr. Nazarian strives to provide a first-class patient experience. Rather than seeing as many clients as possible, Dr. Nazarian sets strict limits, allowing him to listen well and spend ample time with each patient. He never rushes.

Dr. Nazarian’s office is conveniently situated and has ample parking. The practice has a comfortable, spalike environment, and the support staff is friendly and welcoming. The office is paperless, letting patients access their medical records online through a secure portal.

People from all over Los Angeles County visit Dr. Nazarian for men’s health, women’s health, primary care, and more. Instead of promising quick fixes, Dr. Nazarian helps patients take charge of their health through diet, exercise, lifestyle coaching, and education.

Dr. Nazarian speaks English and Armenian fluently. He welcomes anyone seeking a new medical home to Artin Nazarian, MD. Call the office today to schedule an appointment, or book your visit online.

Yasir Shareef is a physician, a community builder, and social activist.

He graduated from the University of Michigan with Bachelor’s and Master’s Degrees.

He then attended Michigan State University for his medical education. Dr. Shareef currently practices as a neurologist in Arizona.

He is the director of stroke and neurology at Mountain Vista Medical Center in metropolitan Phoenix area.

He is also a mentor and clinical faculty to medical students at Midwestern University.

He has been with CAIR-AZ since 2011 and has helped revamp the organization into the respected civil rights organization that it is today.

Neda Black, MD, FAAD, is a highly-regarded and well-trained double board-certified dermatologist and fellowship-trained dermatopathologist focusing on medical and cosmetic dermatology. She sees patients at California Dermatology and Mohs Surgery Specialists in Pasadena, California. Having practiced in the Pasadena area for nearly a decade, she is a renowned dermatologist and a beloved member of the community, and she has been selected to Pasadena Magazine’s Top Doctors, Los Angeles Magazine’s Top Doctors, and Best of the Best Top Doctors several years in a row.

After graduating with high honors from the University of California, Berkeley, with degrees in both molecular & cell biology and public health, Dr. Black earned her medical degree from the Keck School of Medicine at the University of Southern California. Here, she was elected valedictorian for achieving the highest academic achievements of her medical school class. She received numerous other accolades and awards, including Highest Distinction, the American Medical Women’s Association Academic Achievement Award, the American Medical Association Clinical Award, and the American Medical Association Research Award. She was also inducted into the prestigious national medical honor society, Alpha Omega Alpha, widely considered the most prestigious award in medical school.

Dr. Black subsequently completed her residency training in dermatology at the University of Southern California, where she was elected to serve as Chief Resident of the program. Here she received extensive and in-depth training in all aspects of medical, surgical, cosmetic, and pediatric dermatology. After residency, she went on to complete a prestigious fellowship in dermatopathology under the direction of Loren Golitz, MD, at the University of Colorado Denver. This extra training has allowed her to develop special expertise in the microscopic diagnosis of skin cancer and skin disease.

Dr. Black has published numerous peer-reviewed articles in journals such as the Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology and JAMA Dermatology. Her research generally focuses on skin cancer prevention and melanoma detection, and it has been frequently cited in the popular press, such as NPR, BBC News, Forbes, Huffington Post, and Medscape. She is a fellow of the American Academy of Dermatology and a fellow of the American Society of Dermatopathology. She is also on the medical staff at Huntington Hospital.

Dr. Black feels privileged to have the opportunity to care for her patients and has become an integral part of the medical community in the greater Pasadena area. As a dermatologist, she loves being able to educate her patients about their skin and help them look and feel their best. In her free time, Dr. Black enjoys an active lifestyle and spending time with her husband and two sons.

Yasir Shareef is a physician, a community builder, and social activist.

He graduated from the University of Michigan with Bachelor’s and Master’s Degrees.

He then attended Michigan State University for his medical education. Dr. Shareef currently practices as a neurologist in Arizona.

He is the director of stroke and neurology at Mountain Vista Medical Center in metropolitan Phoenix area.

He is also a mentor and clinical faculty to medical students at Midwestern University.

He has been with CAIR-AZ since 2011 and has helped revamp the organization into the respected civil rights organization that it is today.

Yasir Shareef is a physician, a community builder, and social activist.

He graduated from the University of Michigan with Bachelor’s and Master’s Degrees.

He then attended Michigan State University for his medical education. Dr. Shareef currently practices as a neurologist in Arizona.

He is the director of stroke and neurology at Mountain Vista Medical Center in metropolitan Phoenix area.

He is also a mentor and clinical faculty to medical students at Midwestern University.

He has been with CAIR-AZ since 2011 and has helped revamp the organization into the respected civil rights organization that it is today.

After many years of medical practice, my patients have taught me a great deal about what they desire and expect from their primary care physician. I take great pride in practicing in a comfortable, clean, private, state-of-the-art medical office. We are open-minded, empathetic, focused on preventive care and are willing to combine traditional Western medicine with selected alternative therapies to meet our patients needs.

Dr. Afshin Akhavan is one of Los Angeles’ leading physicians specializing in Family Medicine.  He directs two clinics in Downtown Los Angeles that provide outstanding medical services to all men, women and children.

Dr. Akhavan began his pursuit of medicine as an undergraduate at UCLA where he obtained his Bachelor of Science degree.  After receiving two degrees from UCLA, he attended Western University of Health Sciences, where he received his Osteopathic medical degree.  Dr. Akhavan fulfilled his residency in Family Medicine at USC Keck School of Medicine, where he served as a chief resident and continues to contribute as a faculty member ever since.  He is currently on staff at two local hospitals, California Hospital Medical Center where he also served as the chairman of family medicine department and Good Samaritan Hospital. He practices traditional family medicine and knows it to be his passion and his true professional calling. 

He is a servant of God, loving and dedicated husband, father, son, brother, uncle and a loyal friend.  He treats his patients, employees, colleagues and students no differently than his family. 

Dr. Akhavan’s ultimate goal is to bring G-dliness to this world and help every patient achieve his or her maximum health potential.  He focuses on empowering his patient by educating them about their healthcare, and providing them with the tools they need to maximize their health. More importantly, he truly believes in educating the leader of tomorrow’s healthcare in all aspects of medicine and thus influencing the healthcare in a positive manner by the practitioners of medicine. Dr. Akhavan and Casa de Salud lead the way in delivering complete medical treatment and preventative care. 

Steven Kamara is a diligent and compassionate physician specializing in internal medicine. Dr. Kamara speaks English, Spanish, Hebrew, Farsi, and Arabic fluently. He attended the Albert Einstein College of Medicine to receive his medical degree and completed his postdoctoral education at the Cedars Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles.

Dr. Kamara treats patients at his private practice in Los Angeles and also takes care of patients in the hospital at Cedars Sinai Medical Center and Olympia Hospital. He is a Medical Director at nursing facilities and also takes care of patients at the nursing home.

Dr. Afshin Akhavan is one of Los Angeles’ leading physicians specializing in Family Medicine.  He directs two clinics in Downtown Los Angeles that provide outstanding medical services to all men, women and children.

Dr. Akhavan began his pursuit of medicine as an undergraduate at UCLA where he obtained his Bachelor of Science degree.  After receiving two degrees from UCLA, he attended Western University of Health Sciences, where he received his Osteopathic medical degree.  Dr. Akhavan fulfilled his residency in Family Medicine at USC Keck School of Medicine, where he served as a chief resident and continues to contribute as a faculty member ever since.  He is currently on staff at two local hospitals, California Hospital Medical Center where he also served as the chairman of family medicine department and Good Samaritan Hospital. He practices traditional family medicine and knows it to be his passion and his true professional calling. 

He is a servant of God, loving and dedicated husband, father, son, brother, uncle and a loyal friend.  He treats his patients, employees, colleagues and students no differently than his family. 

Dr. Akhavan’s ultimate goal is to bring G-dliness to this world and help every patient achieve his or her maximum health potential.  He focuses on empowering his patient by educating them about their healthcare, and providing them with the tools they need to maximize their health. More importantly, he truly believes in educating the leader of tomorrow’s healthcare in all aspects of medicine and thus influencing the healthcare in a positive manner by the practitioners of medicine. Dr. Akhavan and Casa de Salud lead the way in delivering complete medical treatment and preventative care. 

Joseph E. Pierson, MD began his professional career with undergraduate studies at UC Irvine. He attended medical school at UCLA, then went on to complete his residency at Emory University Grady Memorial Hospital with an emphasis upon Pediatrics and Internal Medicine. He is currently a member of the clinical staff at Southern California Hospital. He is also affiliated with California Hospital Medical Center, Silverlake Hospital, Gardena Memorial Hospital, and many more throughout the Los Angeles area. 

Dr. Pierson is the Medical Director and CEO of Allied Health Solutions Medical Group. In this role, he strives to provide Comprehensive Inpatient and Outpatient Care services for adults and children as well as to provide Women’s health and preventive health care within several communities.

Dr. Pierson's main objective is to develop a broader system of health care, improve the health of the general population, improve healthcare outcomes, and increase efficiency within a Medical Home Model. He strives to develop a robust system through strategic partnerships among physicians, specialists, hospitals, and community health centers.

Outside of his passion for his practice, Dr. Pierson enjoys billiards, traveling, bicycling, chess, and competitive sports.

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.  

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.

Arash Nikamal, DO, (aka “Dr. Nik”) is a family medicine physician at CHAP Med, located in Sherman Oaks, California. He joined the practice in New York. He has years of experience in hospital medicine and urgent care medicine. Having lived in Chicago, New York, and Los Angeles, he prides himself in serving patients in the largest metropolitan communities in the country.

Earning his Bachelor of Science in biology from Loyola University Chicago, he then went on to medical school at Touro College of Osteopathic Medicine, New York. Dr. Nik moved on to an internship and residency at Presbyterian Intercommunity Hospital, where he met Dr. Soufer. Dr. Nik joined Dr. Soufer as Chief Resident during their training together.

After residency, Dr. Nik spent two years working at Long Beach Memorial Hospital as a hospitalist. Serving the surrounding community allowed him to hone his skills in treating highly acute patients in a level 2 trauma hospital. Dr. Nik now joins Dr. Soufer in their practice in Sherman Oaks.

Dr. Nik prides himself on being thorough yet focused in his medical care. He focuses on heart health, cholesterol management, diet and exercise planning, and diabetes management. Dr. Nik embraces new trends in medicine, such as the implementation of the Mediterranean and ketogenic diets, to patients. He looks forward to continuing to serve the Sherman Oaks and surrounding areas of the San Fernando Valley and its patients with his robust and evolving medical expertise.

Behzad Souferzade, DO, (aka Dr. Soufer) is a leading family medicine doctor at CHAP Med in Sherman Oaks, California. He brings a unique, holistic individualized, patient-partner approach to care. 

Praised for his expert skill and compassionate bedside manner, Dr. Soufer offers comprehensive treatment, management, and preventative care for a wide variety of conditions and diseases, including depression, high cholesterol, high blood pressure, urgent care needs, asthma, and diabetes. He also performs routine screenings, such as pap smears and STD testing.

Dr. Soufer earned a Bachelor of Science in biochemistry at UCLA, followed by a medical degree in osteopathic medicine at Touro University College of Osteopathic Medicine (TUCOM). He went on to complete a one-year internship at North Shore-LIJ Health System (now called Northwell Health) and a residency in family medicine at Presbyterian Intercommunity Hospital. Due to his exceptional patient care and medical knowledge, Dr. Soufer was appointed Chief Resident and taught both medical students and newly graduated physicians.

Upon completion of his medical training, Dr. Soufer joined the highly-respected, 25-year-old practice of one of his mentors. In addition to treating patients, Dr. Soufer continues to educate medical students as a clinical assistant professor of medicine at Western University College of Osteopathic Medicine in Pomona, California.

As a primary care physician, he has extensive experience in preventive medicine, chronic disease management, urgent care, and care for critically-ill, hospitalized patients. His osteopathic training and vast clinical work has shaped Dr. Soufer’s unique approach for providing individualized, holistic care that considers all aspects of a patient’s well-being: mind, body and spirit. Dr. Soufer takes great pride in the health of his patients and sees himself as a true partner in their wellness.

At his family practice, Dr. Soufer welcomes the opportunity to care for new patients in the Greater Los Angeles area. The office is located in Sherman Oaks, CA, and accepts most major medical insurance plans.

Jemmilyn Aquino Stearns is a Board Certified Physician Assistant practicing in Internal Medicine - Primary Care. Her professional experience is broad and includes Hematology/Oncology, Emergency Medicine, and Urgent care. She earned her Master's degree in Physician Assistant Studies at Rush University Medical Center in Chicago, IL and a Bachelor's of Science in Biology and Psychology. As a Physician Assistant, she works in partnership with the physicians at CHAP Med in Sherman Oaks, CA, and she is licensed to fully diagnose and treat a wide variety of acute and chronic illnesses/conditions as well as prescribe medications. Jemmilyn has over 9 years of experience in treating patients of all ages. Jemmilyn takes great pride in educating her patients about preventative health so that they can live full healthy lives.