About
Marina Manvelyan, MD, earned her Doctorate of Medicine from Yerevan State Medical Institute in Armenia in 1985. She completed both her internship and residency in internal medicine at Huntington Memorial Hospital in Pasadena between 1994 and 1997. From 1998 to 2000, she served as Clinical Instructor in Ambulatory Medicine for the Internal Medicine Residency Program at Huntington Memorial Hospital. She also worked as a Staff Physician at Huntington Medical Foundation from 1997 to 2004 and again in 2006.
Dr. Manvelyan describes medicine as a passion and a calling. She believes that a physician's knowledge, experience, insight, and technical skill all come together to deliver effective, compassionate care. Her practice centers on wellness and preventive medicine, and she takes time to listen carefully before directing care. She holds particular expertise in managing complex chronic conditions, including autoimmune diseases, and advocates relentlessly for each patient. Pasadena Magazine recognized her as a Top Doctor every year from 2008 through 2013. She speaks English, Armenian, and Russian, and holds a California medical license.
Education & Training
Medical School
Yerevan State Medical Institute, Yerevan, Armenia – Doctorate of Medicine, 1985
Residency
Internal Medicine Residency, Huntington Memorial Hospital, Pasadena, CA, 1995–1997
Additional Training
Internship, Huntington Memorial Hospital, Pasadena, CA, 1994–1997; Clinical Instructor in Ambulatory Medicine, Internal Medicine Residency Program, Huntington Memorial Hospital, 1998–2000; Staff Physician, Huntington Medical Foundation, 1997–2004 and 2006
Languages
English, Armenian, Russian
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Manvelyan right for?
Dr. Manvelyan is a strong fit for adults seeking proactive, relationship-driven primary care. Patients managing complex chronic conditions, including autoimmune diseases, benefit from her advocacy and deep clinical experience. She works particularly well with Armenian- and Russian-speaking patients who value a physician who communicates in their language. Those who want direct after-hours access and same-day appointments will find her practice well-suited to their needs.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Manvelyan focuses on internal medicine, preventive medicine, and chronic disease management. She holds particular expertise in complex chronic conditions, including autoimmune diseases. She also delivers comprehensive wellness screenings and personalized wellness planning for her patients.
Dr. Manvelyan speaks English, Armenian, and Russian. This allows her to communicate directly and comfortably with patients from Armenian- and Russian-speaking communities in the Pasadena area.
Dr. Manvelyan earned her Doctorate of Medicine from Yerevan State Medical Institute in Armenia in 1985. She then completed her internship and residency in internal medicine at Huntington Memorial Hospital in Pasadena from 1994 to 1997. She continues to hold active hospital privileges there.
Pasadena Magazine named Dr. Manvelyan a Top Doctor every year from 2008 through 2013. That recognition reflects her long-standing reputation for clinical excellence in the Pasadena community.
Yes. From 1998 to 2000, Dr. Manvelyan served as Clinical Instructor in Ambulatory Medicine for the Internal Medicine Residency Program at Huntington Memorial Hospital. She also worked as a Staff Physician at Huntington Medical Foundation from 1997 to 2004 and again in 2006.
Dr. Manvelyan believes that a physician's knowledge, experience, insight, and technical skill all come together to deliver effective, compassionate care. She takes time to listen carefully before directing treatment. She also advocates strongly for each patient, particularly those navigating complex or chronic health challenges.
Yes. Dr. Manvelyan holds active hospital privileges at Huntington Memorial Hospital in Pasadena. She completed her training there and maintains a close clinical relationship with the institution.
Doctor profile last updated March 21, 2026