Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Gor Agababian has been part of the All-Inclusive Community Health Center’s team since 2012. He obtained his medical degree in 1994 from Yerevan State Medical University. His passion and dedication to providing care to the underserved population ties in with All-Inclusive’s mission. Coming from a family of immigrants, Dr. Agababian is motivated by the joy of giving back to those in need and making a difference in the lives of people who otherwise would not be able to receive care, which for him is the most rewarding feeling in life. His compassion for the underserved and profound sense of duty is evident as he volunteers countless hours at community events, providing patient care and raising awareness of healthy living and increasing the individual quality of life. In his spare time, he enjoys swimming and soccer. Dr. Agababian is fluent in English, Armenian, and Russian.

A Medical Doctor who has received her medical degree from Yerevan State Medical School in Armenia. She has completed her 4-year residency at LAC-USC in the Radiation Oncology department for which she is currently Board Eligible to become certified. After her residency, she worked as a Radiation Oncologist at HPQA Medical Center. She joins All-Inclusive with twenty years of experience in women’s health in addition to primary care. She feels fortunate to work with caring and efficient colleges and staff at All-Inclusive and feels fulfillment when patients return to see her with a positive outlook towards their health. Getting joyful hugs and notes of thanks from her patients is the ultimate recognition of her hard work. When asked what three words best describe her, she said “disciplined, hardworking and fun. Her greatest achievement is to continue to live a life that is balanced between family and work. Her hobbies are skiing and travel. She enjoys listening to Jazz music and being involved in Jazz club activities. Dr. Siranoush Kevorkian is fluent in English, Russian and Armenian.

A Board-Certified Physician Assistant and a registered diagnostic medical sonographer graduated from Russian Medical School in Moscow in 1996. She was accepted in the surgery/urology residency program which she completed cum laude. The first steps of her career in the United States were working as a diagnostic ultra-sonographer. Soon after, she successfully graduated from the physician’s assistant program at Stanford Medical School. Her drive and passion for serving the indigent of the community have teamed her with All-Inclusive Community Health Center since 2012. Her interests in life are versatile and vary from constant updates of medical knowledge, current news and breeding her Brazilian parrot. She also loves Russian literature and world cinematography. Yunna Shumilova is fluent in English and Russian.

Marianna Terzian is a Board-Certified Physician Assistant who started her career in Las Vegas, Nevada. She was born in Yerevan, Armenia and migrated to the United States of America with her family at the age of three. She completed her Bachelor’s degree in Biological Sciences from the University Nevada, Las Vegas and received her Master’s in Health Science in 2013 from Touro University Nevada, Henderson. She continued her education at Touro University of Nevada and earned her Master’s in Physician Assistant Studies. She is currently certified by The National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants. She has special interests in diabetes management, thyroid disease, hypertension and women’s health. When she is not with patients, Marianna serves her community as an active member of the Armenian Relief Society and is fluent in Armenian. She enjoys baking, cooking and spending time with her husband and two daughters.

A Board-Certified Physical Assistant who started her medical career right after receiving a medical degree from Yerevan State University in 1971. For many years, she was able to put her knowledge into practice where she gained a 2-year experience working as a rheumatologist and mastered her specialty in Cardiology. When asked what else would she like people to know about her, she responded by saying “I just truly love my job, it feels amazing to be able to help people that need medical attention regardless of ability to pay.” That statement alone is an excellent portrayal of what All-Inclusive’s mission. Her care for people is illustrated even in her daily hobbies. She devotes all her free time to her grandchildren. When she has time, she enjoys traveling to new places where she can meet people of different cultures, which helps her to build rapport with her patients of various backgrounds. Ani Vardapetian is fluent in English, Russian and Armenian.

As a Family Nurse Practitioner, Armine Minasyan graduated from the University of Southern California with a Master of Science in Nursing. She has acquired over 2 years of experience in an FQHC clinic, serving underserved populations with multiple comorbidities. Her passion for preventative care and nutrition has driven her to approach patient care from a holistic point of view to provide quality and safe care. In her spare time, she loves spending time with her family and traveling.

Dr. Gao graduated from Western University of Health and Science and finished her residency at Kaiser Permanente. She is Board Certified in Family Medicine. Giving back to the community has been an integral part of her life. She is motivated in providing high quality care to her patients regardless of their socioeconomic status. Outside of work, she enjoys hiking, cooking, and exploring different restaurants. Dr. Gao is fluent in English, Mandarin and Cantonese.

Emma Avetisyan is a board-certified Adult Geriatric Nurse Practitioner. She was born in Yerevan, Armenia. She graduated from the National Polytechnic University of Armenia with a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science. She immigrated from Armenia in 2001 and pursued a nursing career in the United States. She graduated from Mount St. Mary’s College with a Bachelor of Science degree in 2007. She worked as an ICU nurse while pursuing an advanced degree. She graduated from California State University, Los Angeles in 2014 with a Master of Science in Nursing. As a nurse practitioner, she has worked with underserved populations, striving to make healthcare available for those who need access to health services the most. She has experience in cardiology and primary care, with an emphasis on geriatric care. Her approach is to build trusting relationships with patients and advocate for those who have barriers to achieving the best health outcomes. Among her hobbies are interior design, painting, history, and classical and jazz music. She is also a passionate animal rights advocate and loves traveling. She is fluent in English, Russian, and Armenian.

A Board Certified Pediatric Doctor with over 6-year experience in providing outpatient medical care to children of all ages. Dr. Garg started her education in India where attended Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College, Nagpur University and received her Graduate Degree in the field of Medicine & Surgery. She completed her Medical Residency in Brookdale University and Hospital Medical Center in New York in 2011. Moreover, she was part of the Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine Fellowship Program in Maria Fareri Children’s Hospital in New York Medical College, Valhalla NY. Dr. Garg’s genuine care for children is what thrives her every day in her career. During free time, she likes to cook meals for the family and dance to her favorite music.

A Board Certified Pediatrician who graduated from the University of Illinois Medical School in Chicago. Dr. Mangoni is an active member of the American Academy of Pediatrics and has appeared on television as a medical expert. He has been featured in magazines and many newspaper articles including Los Angeles Times where he was voted as “The Best Pediatrician” by LA Times readers. Dr. Mangoni’s favorite pastime is playing piano and writing. He is the author of the book “Avoiding 15 Biggest Mistakes Parents Make” that was based on his experience in working with variety of families for over thirty years. He enjoys photography and learning new magic tricks. He is a magician member of the Magic Castle. Dr. Mangoni’s passion towards his patients is a great addition to the All-Inclusive family.

A Board Certified Psychiatrist who received his bachelor’s degree from Williams College in 2006. After his graduation, he attended the post-baccalaureate premedical program at Bryn Mawr College in 2008-9 and received his Medical Degree from University of Massachusetts Medical School in 2014. His interests include community mental health and psychotherapy. He grew up in Toluca Lake and returned to Los Angeles 4 years ago after residing in Western Massachusetts for 20 years.

A Board-Certified Adult Psychiatrist who graduated from Yerevan State Medical University. Dr. Martirosyan continued her education in the United Stated by completed her residency and becoming board-certified in Boston, Massachusetts. She finds it helpful to be trilingual in order to communicate with some of her patients in their own native language. She is fluent in English, Armenian and Russian. When time permits, Dr. Martirosyan likes to spend some time at the beach and enjoy the ocean view.

Veronica Castellanos is a Board Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner by the American Nurses Credentialing Center. She obtained her master’s degree from Walden University. Her passion for nursing and the drive to continue her education led her to pursue her lifelong goal of becoming a PMHNP. She has years of experience working in medical-surgical, hospice, and behavioral health treating high-risk populations for the last nine years. She grew up in Santa Barbara enjoying beach runs, biking, and hiking.

Lusine Vardanyan is a Board-Certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner who received her Bachelor of Science in Nursing and her Master of Science in Nursing from the University of Southern Indiana. Vardanyan has worked as a registered nurse for four years in the neurological/medical intensive care unit at Deaconess Hospital in Evansville, Indiana. She has been practicing as a psychiatric nurse practitioner since 2019, employed at Jasper Memorial Hospital in Jasper, Indiana, and Brentwood Springs Hospital in Newburgh, Indiana. She is fluent in Armenian, Russian, and English.

Susan Dorairaj, a Board-Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner joins us from the Los Angeles Department of Mental Health and Public Health bringing with her extensive experience as a medical health and mental health nurse. Her passion for mental and community health was the driving force in pursuing this journey as a Mental Health Care Provider. Susan earned her master’s degree from California State University Los Angeles. She strongly believes in a work-life balance and thus enjoys traveling, cooking, and hanging out with her husband, family, and friends.

A Licensed Clinical Social Worker who graduated from Yerevan State University from the faculty of Romance and Germanic Languages. Due to her keen interest in working closely with people, Zara decided to continue her education at the Loma Linda University in the United States. She graduated with a dual degree in Behavioral Health and Gerontology. Zara is very passionate about helping people, therefore, the next step in her career was to complete all requirements and obtain her license in clinical social work. Now, as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Zara has the opportunity to provide services to those in need and practice individual therapy with people who suffer from mental disabilities. Zara is fluent in English, Armenian and Russian. When time permits, she likes to listen to music and take long walks on the beach.

A Licensed Clinical Social Worker who obtained her Master’s in Social Work from the University at Buffalo in 2015. Chelsea has experience providing psychotherapy services to children, adolescents, adults, and elderly clients at outpatient mental health clinics for individual and group therapy. She has experience working with foster youth and Transition-Age Youth (TAY) exiting the foster system. Chelsea also has experience with crisis intervention, safety planning, and child abuse assessment and reporting. Chelsea has experience working with a variety of different mental health concerns and is passionate about working collaboratively with clients to decrease their symptoms to ultimately improve their quality of life. In her spare time, she enjoys painting and creating various pieces of art.

As a Holistic Family Chiropractor, Dr. Linh Smit treats everyone from newborns to teenagers to seasoned adults. She provides safe, gentle, and effective chiropractic treatment for many conditions to reduce pain and increase mobility. Dr. Smit earned her Bachelor of Arts in Communicative Disorders (Summa cum Laude) from California State University, Los Angeles, and then went on to obtain her Doctor of Chiropractic degree from Southern California University of Health Sciences in Whittier, CA. Dr. Linh Smit has been in the health and wellness field for over 20 years, first working closely with other chiropractors as a chiropractic assistant and then, with an increased understanding of how chiropractic care is a non-invasive, natural solution to pain, becoming a chiropractor herself. Dr. Smit has a goal to be the leading provider of holistic care in her community, helping each of her patients to achieve a balanced, pain-free body.

A Certified Professional in Healthcare Risk Management and Board Certified Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates, her first steps in the medical field started in Armenia where she studied medicine in Yerevan State Medical University, after which she completed her residency in Endocrinology. Once she moved to the United States, she passed four Board Certification exams and obtained her Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG) certification. Soon after, she joined the Endocrinology Research team at LAC-USC Medical Center and started sharing her knowledge. Her career moved her into a field auditor role; when she joined Later, she joined L.A. Best Babies Network. Later, she joined the clinical team at Riverside Medical Center for Diabetes Management. In 2015, she received certification for Professional in Healthcare Risk Management (CPHRM) from American Society for Health Care Risk Management allowing her to grow further as a professional in the medical field. Implementing her experience and vast knowledge of quality improvement, one of her roles at All-Inclusive is Quality Improvement and Quality Assurance of care. She takes pride in leading a team in achieving level 3 of Patient-Centered Medical Home (PCMH) recognition for All-Inclusive Community Health Center. She is a true believer in maintaining a positive attitude and ending the day on a positive note. On her downtime, she enjoys walking, listening to Jazz music and traveling to new places. Amy Dzhgalian is fluent in English, Russian and Armenian.