Dr. Nare StepanyanM.D.

Family Medicine

at Optimum Medical Group — La Canada, CA

About

Dr. Nare Stepanyan completed her medical degree at the University of Munster in Germany and followed that with an internship in General Surgery before moving to the United States. She then completed a residency in Family Medicine at both Loma Linda University and Adventist Health Glendale. The American Board of Family Medicine granted her board certification in Family Medicine. She holds a staff position at Adventist Health Medical Center, Glendale.

Growing up in Germany exposed Dr. Stepanyan to a wide range of cultures and health perspectives from an early age. That background informs her deep commitment to the patient-physician relationship and patient education. She brings years of hands-on experience in joint injections and other minimally invasive procedures. She is particularly passionate about women's health, global health, and medical mission work. Fluent in German, English, Armenian, and Russian, she connects directly with patients across cultural and language backgrounds.

Education & Training

Medical School

University of Munster, Germany

Residency

Family Medicine, Loma Linda University and Adventist Health Glendale

Additional Training

Internship in General Surgery (prior to US residency)

Certifications

Board Certified by The American Board of Family Medicine

Languages

German, English, Armenian, Russian

Conditions Treated

diabetes
high blood pressure
asthma
COPD
women's health conditions

Who is Dr. Stepanyan right for?

Dr. Stepanyan is a strong fit for patients who value a personal, relationship-driven approach to primary care. Women seeking a focused, attentive provider for preventive and reproductive health will find her clinical interests well-matched to their needs. Patients from Armenian, Russian, or German-speaking backgrounds can communicate with her directly in their native language. She also works well with patients managing chronic conditions who want a thorough, individualized care plan.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Dr. Stepanyan treats a broad range of primary care and chronic conditions. These include diabetes, high blood pressure, asthma, and COPD. She also focuses on women's health and offers minimally invasive procedures such as joint injections.

Yes, Dr. Stepanyan holds board certification from The American Board of Family Medicine. She completed her residency in Family Medicine at Loma Linda University and Adventist Health Glendale.

Dr. Stepanyan earned her medical degree at the University of Munster in Germany. She completed an internship in General Surgery before finishing her Family Medicine residency in the United States at Loma Linda University and Adventist Health Glendale.

Dr. Stepanyan speaks German, English, Armenian, and Russian. This allows her to connect directly with patients from a wide range of cultural and language backgrounds.

Yes, Dr. Stepanyan performs joint injections and other minimally invasive procedures. She brings years of hands-on experience with these techniques.

Dr. Stepanyan builds her care around the patient-physician relationship and patient education. Her international background informs a culturally aware, individualized approach to every visit.

Yes, women's health is one of Dr. Stepanyan's primary clinical interests. She provides attentive care for women across all life stages, including preventive screenings and ongoing chronic disease management.

Doctor profile last updated March 21, 2026