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Rami Apelian, MD, Neurology, Arcadia, CA, USC Arcadia Hospital

RamiGaroApelianMDMPH

Neurology Arcadia, CA

Epilepsy, Headache, Neurophysiology

Huntington Headache and Neurology

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Summary

  • Rami Apelian, MD, MPH received his Bachelor of Science in Animal Physiology and Neuroscience from the University of California San Diego. He graduated from the Tulane University School of Medicine as a Medical Doctor and the Tulane University School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine with a Master in Public Health. Dr. Apelian completed his internship in Internal Medicine at Tulane University, training at the Tulane University Hospital, Charity Hospital of Louisiana, and Louisiana State University Hospital in New Orleans, Louisiana.

    Upon completion of his internship, he returned home to Southern California to begin training in his residency at Los Angeles County - University of Southern California Medical Center and Keck Hospital of USC. During his training he was elected Chief Resident by his faculty and peers for his ability to teach, lead, and treat with compassion.

    After residency Dr. Apelian continued his education at the University of Southern California, completing a fellowship in Clinical Neurophysiology. All levels of training from internship through fellowship were completed in programs accredited by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME).

    Dr. Apelian is a Diplomate of the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology (ABPN), a member board of the American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS). His Board Certifications are in Neurology and Clinical Neurophysiology.

    In addition, Dr. Apelian is also:
    Certified by the American Society of Neuroimaging (ASN) in Neurosonology
    A graduate of the J. Kiffin Penry Epilepsy Minifellowship
    Trained in programming Vagus Nerve Stimulators
    Trained in programming Deep Brain Stimulators
    Trained in injection of botulinum toxin for the treatment of neurological diseases such as chronic migraine and cervical dystonia

Education & Training

  • University of Southern California/LAC+USC Medical Center
    University of Southern California/LAC+USC Medical CenterFellowship, Clinical Neurophysiology, 2010 - 2011
  • University of Southern California/LAC+USC Medical Center
    University of Southern California/LAC+USC Medical CenterResidency, Neurology, 2007 - 2010
  • Tulane University
    Tulane UniversityInternship, Internal Medicine, 2006 - 2007
  • Tulane University School of Medicine
    Tulane University School of MedicineClass of 2006

Certifications & Licensure

  • CA State Medical License
    CA State Medical License 2008 - 2024
  • American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology Neurology
  • American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology Clinical Neurophysiology
  • American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology Epilepsy

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification NextGen Ambulatory EHR, NextGen Healthcare, 2013

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Professional Memberships

Other Languages

  • Arabic, Armenian, Spanish

Hospital Affiliations