The 20 Best Familial Hypertension Doctors Near Me in Van Nuys, CA
Find the Top Familial Hypertension Experts and Specialists
Sam J. Kalioundji, MD Private Practice
Dr. Sam Kalioundji (pronounced Kal-yoon-gee) was born and raised in the San Fernando Valley. He graduated in 2001 from the University of California, Los Angeles with a Bachelor’s Degree in Neuroscience. He then attended Medical School / Fifth Pathway at New York Medical College / Universidad Autonoma de Guadalajara. While in medical school, Dr. Kalioundji excelled in his medical coursework and diligently served the indigent with compassion. He graduated in 2007 as a Physician/Surgeon MD.In 2007, Dr. Kalioundji began his medical internship and residency at the University of Southern California. While building on his skills through the medical internship and residency program, he conducted extensive research on antiplatelet therapy and medical compliance. From 2010 to 2013, he completed his cardiology fellowship at USC/LAC.Dr. Kalioundji completed the Interventional Cardiology fellowship at Kaiser Los Angeles Medical Center in 2014. He received sub-specialty training in Interventional Cardiac and Peripheral Interventions with over 1500 cases performed, one of the highest in Southern California. He was nominated by his mentors as a Fellow to the American College of Cardiology (FACC).Dr. Kalioundji is Board Certified in Internal Medicine and Cardiology through the American Board of Internal Medicine. He is board eligible in Interventional Cardiology.Fluent in English, Spanish, and Arabic, Dr. Kalioundji enjoys traveling and sharing in experiences of different cultures. He has participated in numerous marathons and triathlons including the LA Marathon 9 times and counting. He is an Eagle Boy Scout and assists in numerous philanthropic causes. He truly believes in a sound mind in a sound body.Dr. Kalioundji is honored to join the practice of Dr. Elias under his esteemed mentorship.Spending quality time with each patient and their family to establish the best possible plan to improve the health of each and every one of his patients. Dr. Kalioundji is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Familial Hypertension. He is also highly rated in 38 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Metabolic Syndrome, Angina, Pulmonary Edema, Pacemaker Implantation, and Endoscopy. Dr. Kalioundji is board certified in Internal Medicine and Internal Medicine (Sub: Cardiovascular Disease). Dr. Kalioundji is currently accepting new patients.
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Garbis Apelian is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Van Nuys, California. Dr. Apelian is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Familial Hypertension. He is also highly rated in 20 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Vitamin D Deficiency, High Cholesterol, Infant Hyperglycemia, and Familial Hypertension.
Ramesh Arora Medical Corp.
Ramesh Arora is an Internal Medicine provider practicing medicine in Van Nuys,, California. Dr. Arora is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Familial Hypertension. He is also highly rated in 15 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Mitral Valve Regurgitation, Carotid Artery Disease, Familial Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.
James Higgins is a Cardiologist practicing medicine in Van Nuys, California. Dr. Higgins is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Familial Hypertension. He is also highly rated in 19 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Mitral Valve Regurgitation, Brugada Syndrome, Short QT Syndrome, Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS), and Angioplasty. Dr. Higgins is currently accepting new patients.
The Heart Medical Group
Munaf Shamji is a Cardiologist and an Internal Medicine provider practicing medicine in Sherman Oaks, California. He has been practicing medicine for over 34 years. Dr. Shamji is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Familial Hypertension. He is also highly rated in 45 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Arterial Embolism, Carotid Artery Disease, Familial Hypertension, and Hypertension. Dr. Shamji is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.
The Heart Medical Group
Leon Kupferwasser is a Cardiologist and an Internal Medicine provider practicing medicine in Sherman Oaks, California. He has been practicing medicine for over 35 years. Dr. Kupferwasser is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Familial Hypertension. He is also highly rated in 48 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Arterial Embolism, Carotid Artery Disease, Hypertensive Heart Disease, and Pediatric Myocarditis. Dr. Kupferwasser is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.
Zarine Ter-Poghosyan, MD Family Medical Center Inc.
Zarine Ter is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in North Hollywood, California. Dr. Ter is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Familial Hypertension. She is also highly rated in 37 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses High Cholesterol, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, and Hypertension.
Derderyan Medical Group Inc.
Vahan Koshkaryan is an Internal Medicine provider practicing medicine in Sherman Oaks,, California. He has been practicing medicine for over 17 years. Dr. Koshkaryan is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Familial Hypertension. He is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Apoplexy, Heart Attack, Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), Arterial Embolism, and Heart Bypass Surgery.
Marc Ehrich is a Cardiologist practicing medicine in Tarzana, California. Dr. Ehrich is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Familial Hypertension. He is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Atrial Fibrillation, Atherosclerosis, Coronary Heart Disease, Aortic Regurgitation, and Pacemaker Implantation. Dr. Ehrich is currently accepting new patients.
Arash Vahdat is an Interventional Cardiologist practicing medicine in Tarzana, California. Dr. Vahdat is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Familial Hypertension. He is also highly rated in 21 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Congenital Heart Block, Coronary Heart Disease, Apoplexy, Heart Attack, and Pacemaker Implantation. Dr. Vahdat is currently accepting new patients.
Jeffrey Work is a Cardiologist practicing medicine in Tarzana, California. Dr. Work is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Familial Hypertension. He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Atrial Fibrillation, Atherosclerosis, Coronary Heart Disease, and Angina. Dr. Work is currently accepting new patients.
Merlyn M Asuncion, MD Private Practice
I seek to provide the most complete care to my patients in a caring and respectful way. Dr. Asuncion is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Familial Hypertension. Her clinical expertise encompasses Short Stature (Growth Disorders), Sheehan Syndrome, Adrenal Insufficiency Pediatric, and Gallbladder Disease. Dr. Asuncion is currently accepting new patients.
Vinay Keesara is a Cardiologist practicing medicine in Sun Valley, California. Dr. Keesara is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Familial Hypertension. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, Hypertensive Heart Disease, and Pacemaker Implantation. Dr. Keesara is currently accepting new patients.
Panorama City Medical Center
Reema Chugh is a Cardiologist and an Interventional Cardiologist practicing medicine in Panorama City, California. Dr. Chugh is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Familial Hypertension. She is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Congenital Heart Disease (CHD), Heart Attack, Angina, and Apoplexy. Dr. Chugh is currently accepting new patients.
Caspian Medical Clinic Corp.
Max Ghannadi is a primary care provider, practicing in General Practice in Van Nuys, California. Dr. Ghannadi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Familial Hypertension. His clinical expertise encompasses Obesity, Obesity in Children, Insomnia, and Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young.
Woodman Medical & Dental Care Inc.
Jahanbakhsh Nouri is a primary care provider, practicing in General Practice in Arleta, California. Dr. Nouri is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Familial Hypertension. His clinical expertise encompasses Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Gastritis, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), and Familial Hypertension.
Avita Pharmacy 1007
Ulysses Baniga is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Arleta, California. Dr. Baniga is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Familial Hypertension. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Hypertriglyceridemia, Bacterial Gastroenteritis, Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, and Helicobacter Pylori Infection.
Ulf Lando MD Inc.
Darius Gharib is an Endocrinologist practicing medicine in Encino, California. He has been practicing medicine for over 44 years. Dr. Gharib is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Familial Hypertension. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, Osteoporosis, and Hypertension.
Specialty Care Encino
Ramin Azarbaijani is a Cardiologist practicing medicine in Encino, California. Dr. Azarbaijani is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Familial Hypertension. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Angina, Metabolic Syndrome, Coronary Heart Disease, and Atherosclerosis.
Mehrdad Kevin Ariani, MD
Mehrdrad Ariani is a Cardiologist and an Internal Medicine provider practicing medicine in Northridge, California. He has been practicing medicine for over 40 years. Dr. Ariani is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Familial Hypertension. He is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Mitral Valve Regurgitation, Angina, Familial Hypertension, Pacemaker Implantation, and Heart Bypass Surgery. Dr. Ariani is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.
Last Updated: 04/28/2026


