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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.

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. 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.

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.

Brett Wertman, MD, FACC, is a triple board-certified cardiologist who is widely respected for his treatment and care for patients at Coastal Cardiology of Orange County in Ladera Ranch and Irvine, California.

Dr. Wertman, who twice has been named a Physician of Excellence by the Orange County Medical Association, also leads the Cardiac Rehabilitation Program at Hoag Hospital Irvine in Irvine. 

An Orange County native, Dr. Wertman graduated summa cum laude and with Phi Beta Kappa Society honors in earning his Bachelor of Arts degrees in biochemistry and molecular, cellular, and developmental biology from the University of Colorado Boulder in Boulder, Colorado.

Dr. Wertman then completed his medical degree from the University of Washington in Seattle, Washington, and went on to finish his internship and residency training in internal medicine at Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center in Los Angeles, California.

He completed his fellowship training in cardiology and interventional cardiology at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, also in Los Angeles.

Dr. Wertman has authored numerous publications in leading peer-reviewed journals and participated in live case transmissions to national meetings, demonstrating new techniques in the treatment of coronary artery disease and valvular heart disease. 

Dr. Wertman is highly trained in the percutaneous treatment of valvular heart disease, including aortic valve replacement using the Edwards Sapien heart valve system, as well as mitral valve repair using the Abbott MitraClip™ system. He also has significant experience in other novel interventional therapies.

He looks forward to welcoming new patients and offering superior care to those returning to Coastal Cardiology of Orange County.

In Dr. Wertman’s spare time, he enjoys relaxing with his family, traveling, and exercising.

Teferi Mitiku, MD, FACC, is a board-certified cardiologist in Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology and Cardiovascular Disease. He specializes in cardiac electrophysiology (EP) and provides the entire spectrum of arrhythmia treatments, including medical therapy, catheter ablation, and device-based therapy. Dr. Mitiku strives to provide compassionate care for his patients at Coastal Cardiology of Orange County in Irvine and Ladera Ranch, California.

Dr. Mitiku earned his Bachelor of Science in molecular cell and development biology from the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), graduating magna cum laude. He went on to attend the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA, receiving his Doctor of Medicine. 

He then completed his internship and residency in internal medicine at Stanford University Hospital in Stanford, California, before completing cardiovascular medicine and electrophysiology fellowships at Yale New Haven Hospital in New Haven, Connecticut.

He previously served as the Director of Electrophysiology and an Assistant Professor of Medicine in the Division of Cardiology at the University of California, Irvine (UCI) School of Medicine and Wayne State University School of Medicine.

During his academic appointments, Dr. Mitiku enjoys teaching medical students, residents, and cardiology fellows. He was awarded Outstanding Teacher of The Year for three consecutive years and was granted entry into the Gold Humanism Honor Society.

Dr. Mitiku is affiliated with UCI Medical Center in Orange, California, and serves as the director of electrophysiology at Hoag Irvine Hospital in Irvine, California. At Hoag, He was awarded the top quality performer within the Cardiology peer group for 2019 and 2020. He is also a member of the American Heart Association, American College of Cardiology, and the American Medical Association.

He looks forward to welcoming new patients and providing excellent care for those continuing at Coastal Cardiology of Orange County.

Huy Nguyen, MD, FACC, a cardiologist at Coastal Cardiology of Orange County, has deep roots in Irvine, California, one of the communities the practice proudly serves, along with Ladera Ranch, California.

Dr. Nguyen grew up in Irvine and received his Bachelor of Arts in biology from the University of California, Irvine. 

He then earned a master's in applied physiology and earned his medical degree from Chicago Medical School, one of the graduate schools of the Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science in North Chicago, Illinois. 

Back in Orange County, he completed his internship and residency in internal medicine, as well as his fellowship training in general cardiology, all at UC Irvine Medical Center in Orange, California.

He then moved to New York to complete his interventional cardiology fellowship at Mount Sinai Hospital in New York City, where he was awarded Outstanding Interventional Cardiology Fellow of the Year.

Throughout the course of his training, Dr. Nguyen has given numerous lectures and presentations, and has authored publications in peer-reviewed journals on various topics in both general and interventional cardiology.  

He was involved with and participated in live case demonstrations at Mount Sinai Hospital, focusing on complex coronary interventions.

Dr. Nguyen believes in a patient-centric approach to cardiovascular care and focuses on the collaborative efforts with his patients in optimizing their outcomes.

In his spare time, Dr. Nguyen enjoys spending time with his family, watching movies, playing basketball, and surfing.

LAGUNA BEACH AESTHETICS

Adrienne O’Connell, DO, is a native to the San Francisco Bay area and an expert aesthetic and wellness specialist at Laguna Beach Aesthetics, an aesthetics and wellness clinic in the heart of Laguna Beach, California.   

Dr. O’Connell also has advanced training certificates in Aesthetic procedures including PRP for the “Vampire Facelift” and hair rejuvenation. She gained advanced skill in Botox, Dermal Fillers, chemical peels, sclerotherapy, skin rejuvenation and resurfacing with CO2 lasers and light therapy, microneedling and PRP – platelet rich plasma.  

At Laguna Beach Aesthetics, Cosmetic Dermatology and Laser Center, you will meet with Dr. O’Connell herself for a consultation and all procedures are performed by her.  Each visit and procedure are tailored to you specifically by Dr. O’Connell.

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Kanagaratnam Sivalingam, MD, FACP, is a skilled internist at First Valley Medical Group in Lancaster, California. He has more than 40 years of experience in treating numerous acute and chronic conditions. Dr. Sivalingam spends time with patients and listens to their concerns, giving them a voice in their treatment.

Dr. Sivalingam earned his medical degree from the University of Ceylon Medical School in Peradeniya, Sri Lanka. He completed his internal medicine training at the Hospital for Joint Diseases in New York City and his residency at Vembadi Polyclinic in Ceylon, Sri Lanka.

He maintains his advanced credentials with continuing education. Dr. Sivalingam is board certified in internal medicine and licensed in the state of California. He’s a fellow of the American College of Physicians and a member of the American Medical Association, American Society of Echocardiography, American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine, and numerous other professional organizations.

At First Valley Medical Group, Dr. Sivalingam provides premium care for patients with a variety of chronic diseases using a compassionate bedside manner. He uses the most innovative technology and procedures to provide expert treatments.

Dr. Sivalingam evaluates each patient as a whole person and offers conservative treatments whenever possible. He and his team warmly welcome patients to First Valley Medical Group and look forward to serving them.

Dr. Barry Buffman has been practicing since 1980 in internal medicine with a specialty in urology. He graduated from the Rush Medical College in Chicago, IL and practices with a focus on a multitude of urological issues, such as sexual dysfunction, bladder, and prostate conditions. In addition, Dr. Buffman is involved with medical research for various urological conditions. In his spare time Dr. Buffman has a passion for teleplay/screenplay, musical composition, guitar, and piano.

Janne Huynh Dewing, MD, is a board-certified physician with over 20 years of experience providing high quality, personalized patient care. Specializing in internal medicine at her Laguna Beach, California, private practice, Dr. Janne has experience preventing, diagnosing, and treating a wide range of acute and chronic conditions. She helps patients address their medical risks and concerns, and take steps towards improving their overall health. 

Dr. Janne completed her undergraduate studies at Cornell University in Ithaca, New York. She then went on to the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) School of Medicine, earning her Doctor of Medicine. After completing her education, Dr. Janne began her medical training at New York-Presbyterian Hospital in New York, where she completed both her internship and residency. 

Dr. Janne has held positions in both patient care and education. After her residency, she held the position of assistant professor of clinical medicine at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine in the Bronx, New York, where she was responsible for teaching evidence-based medicine to more than 70 medical students, interns, and physicians. She also served as an attending physician at Jack D. Weiler Hospital, also in the Bronx. 

As an internist, Dr. Janne helps adults address the full spectrum of their health care needs. She provides personalized health care solutions, including physician grade supplements through Metagenics® and Xymogen®, and specializes in several innovative treatment methods, including hormone replacement therapy and personalized weight loss programs. She also provides several gentle and effective aesthetic solutions like chemical peels, Botox®, and TempSure® Envi.

Dr. Janne’s office has a convenient location on the South Coast Medical Center campus. To schedule your visit, call or use the online booking tool.

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.

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.

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.