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Dr. Richards earned his undergraduate degree from UC Berkeley and his medical degree from UCLA. Extending his training, he had the honor of a summer internship with Travis Windsor, M.D. who was a pioneer in electrocardiography (EKG technology). He then completed a 3 year residency in Internal medicine in the UCLA/VA program. His emphasis in preventive medicine and health promotion is in keeping with our practice philosophy.

RENEW by RJ is a leading regenerative medspa with offices in Temecula and Mission Viejo, California. Whether you're seeking body contouring, skin enhancement, or hair regrowth treatment, Richard Jin, MD, PhD, specializes in tailoring each service to your unique needs and aesthetic goals. 

The practice’s comprehensive services include advanced non-surgical cosmetic treatments, ensuring that you achieve the aesthetic results you desire while maintaining a natural appearance.

Addressing hair loss is a transformative journey, and at RENEW by RJ, Dr. Jin specializes in advanced hair restoration treatments. From cutting-edge hair transplant surgery to non-surgical approaches like platelet-rich plasma (PRP) therapy and laser therapy, their solutions are tailored to rejuvenate your hair and restore your confidence.

The practice is at the forefront of injectable treatments, offering a range of options such as Botox, Dysport, Xeomin, Juvederm, Restylane, and Sculptra. Whether you're aiming to smooth out wrinkles, restore facial volume, or enhance specific features, our experienced practitioners craft personalized treatment plans for optimal and natural-looking results.

For those seeking a nonsurgical facelift, the expertise extends to PDO thread lifts. Dr. Jin and the team utilize polydioxanone threads to lift and rejuvenate the skin, providing a refreshed appearance without the need for surgery.

Recognizing the importance of holistic well-being, RENEW by RJ also offers weight loss solutions. The team understands the unique challenges individuals face on their weight loss journeys and provides personalized guidance and support.

At RENEW by RJ, Dr. Jin and his staff go beyond traditional aesthetics, focusing on the individual needs of each patient. His commitment to excellence, innovation, and patient satisfaction sets the practice apart. 

Schedule a consultation today to experience the transformative care that defines RENEW by RJ—a place where beauty meets precision and well-being. Reach out online or by phone 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.

Narineh Yermian, DO, is an internist practicing primary care at Elevate Health Group, located in Glendale, La Canada, and Burbank, California. 

Dr. Yermian is a Glendale native who completed her undergraduate degree at the University of California Santa Cruz and medical training at Touro University in Nevada. Her residency was completed at the Riverside County Hospital - Riverside University Health System, where she spent her last year as a Chief Resident.

Dr. Yermian is excited to return to the community she grew up in to practice holistic, evidence-based and patient centered care. She is dedicated to integrating lifestyle and preventative measures with advanced medical treatment. She encourages patients to assume control of their health and offers tailored guidance and support to reach their health goals. 

To schedule an appointment with Dr. Yermian or another member of the team at Elevate Health Group, call the nearest office or request an appointment online today. 

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.

Dr. Hayk Vahe Papukhyan, born in Yerevan, Armenia, is a dedicated physician known for his excellence in medical care and scholarly pursuits.

Graduating from Yerevan State Medical University in 2014, he later pursued further training at Henry Ford Macomb Hospital in Michigan, specializing in Internal Medicine from 2018 to 2021. Now, as an Internal Medicine Physician at USC Verdugo Hills Hospital and Elevate Health Group, he continues to provide compassionate care while mentoring future medical professionals globally.

Dr. Papukhyan's research in critical care medicine and cardiovascular health has been published in prestigious journals and presented at national conferences. He is also recognized for his leadership in quality improvement initiatives, particularly in managing conditions like deep vein thrombosis and congestive heart failure. A member of professional societies like the American Heart Association and the American College of Physicians, Dr. Papukhyan's unwavering dedication to medicine inspires colleagues and reflects his commitment to advancing healthcare standards.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Deepak ThiagaRajan, MD, is a highly regarded board-certified primary care internist. Dr. Thiaga Rajan provides primary care and geriatric medicine services at Rajan Medical Group for adults in and around the Inland Empire. He takes a holistic, patient-centered approach to managing acute and chronic health conditions.

Dr. ThiagaRajan earned his medical degree at St. George's University School of Medicine in Grenada, West Indies. He continued his internal medicine training with a residency at Norwalk Hospital - Yale School of Medicine in Norwalk, Connecticut. Dr. ThiagaRajan also received his geriatric medicine fellowship training at The Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University’s Rhode Island Hospital in Providence, Rhode Island.

Prior to starting his private practice, Dr. ThiagaRajan served as the medical director for several hospitals throughout California. He co-authored multiple published medical articles that outline geriatric health concerns, including chronic disease management and elder abuse. Dr. ThiagaRajan also was a featured speaker at Brown University and Yale University hospitals and area senior centers.

Dr. ThiagaRajan was a recipient of the West Indies International Peace scholarship for multiple years and earned the United Kingdom’s International Award of His Royal Highness Duke of Edinburgh in 1996. When not serving his patients, he volunteers his medical expertise by providing geriatric health assessments to the local community.

At Rajan Medical Group, Dr. ThiagaRajan provides superior health care services that empower people to play an active role in their health. He specializes in the long-term management of chronic conditions that affect the elderly, including diabetes, arthritis, and dementia.

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.