About
Dr. Elham Taherian is a board-certified rheumatologist and internist who has been in practice since 2011. She completed her internal medicine residency at the University of Nevada School of Medicine, where she served as Chief Resident, and pursued her rheumatology fellowship at University Hospitals Case Medical Center in Cleveland, Ohio. She later joined the faculty at the University of Nevada School of Medicine and spent a decade as a rheumatologist with Dignity Health Medical Group in Las Vegas before joining Ameli | Dadourian Medicine.
Dr. Taherian focuses on autoimmune and inflammatory conditions including rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, systemic lupus erythematosus, Sjogren's syndrome, myositis, vasculitis, scleroderma, polymyalgia rheumatica, giant cell arteritis, gout, and osteoporosis. She performs joint aspiration and injection procedures and manages DMARD and biologic therapies, including infusion coordination. Her philosophy centers on treating the whole person, combining evidence-based therapies with lifestyle strategies to help patients live fully despite autoimmune challenges. Outside the clinic, she enjoys working out, cooking, and traveling.
Education & Training
Residency
Internal Medicine, University of Nevada School of Medicine (Chief Resident)
Fellowship
Rheumatology, University Hospitals Case Medical Center, Cleveland, OH
Additional Training
Former Faculty, University of Nevada School of Medicine; Former Rheumatologist, Dignity Health Medical Group, Las Vegas (2014–2024)
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Taherian right for?
Dr. Taherian is a strong fit for adults living with autoimmune or inflammatory conditions who want expert, coordinated rheumatology care. Patients with rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, psoriatic arthritis, or complex connective tissue disorders benefit from her diagnostic precision and long-term management approach. She is particularly valuable for patients who need DMARD or biologic therapy, infusion coordination, or joint procedures. Adults who want a rheumatologist who integrates lifestyle strategies alongside evidence-based treatment will find her approach well-matched to their goals.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Taherian treats rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, systemic lupus erythematosus, Sjogren's syndrome, myositis, vasculitis, scleroderma, polymyalgia rheumatica, giant cell arteritis, gout, osteoporosis, and chronic joint disease. She focuses on both accurate diagnosis and long-term disease management.
Yes. Dr. Taherian performs joint aspiration and injection procedures in the office. These procedures support both diagnosis and symptom relief for patients with inflammatory joint conditions.
Dr. Taherian uses DMARDs, biologic therapies, and infusion coordination to manage complex autoimmune conditions. She tailors treatment plans to each patient's disease activity, overall health, and lifestyle. Her approach integrates evidence-based therapies with practical lifestyle strategies.
Dr. Taherian completed her internal medicine residency at the University of Nevada School of Medicine, serving as Chief Resident. She completed her rheumatology fellowship at University Hospitals Case Medical Center in Cleveland, Ohio.
Dr. Taherian has practiced since 2011. She spent ten years as a rheumatologist with Dignity Health Medical Group in Las Vegas and also served on the faculty at the University of Nevada School of Medicine before joining Ameli | Dadourian Medicine.
Dr. Taherian believes in treating the whole person rather than just the disease. She combines evidence-based rheumatology with lifestyle strategies to help patients manage autoimmune conditions while living fully. Her concierge setting gives her the time to understand each patient's experience in depth.
Dr. Taherian uses musculoskeletal ultrasound and advanced laboratory testing to support accurate diagnosis of autoimmune and inflammatory conditions. These tools help her detect disease activity and monitor treatment response over time.
Doctor profile last updated June 11, 2026