Dr. Rami Apelian

Rami Apelian, MD, MPH

Dr. Rami Apelian is a neurologist in Arcadia, California. He received his medical degree from Tulane University School of Medicine and has been in practice for 9 years. He also speaks multiple languages, including Spanish, Arabic and Armenian.

Education & Medical Training

  • University of Southern California/LAC+USC Medical Center and Keck Hospital of USC Residency, Neurology, 2007–2010

  • University of Southern California/LAC+USC Medical Center, Chief Resident, 2009-2010

  • University of Southern California/LAC+USC Medical Center Fellowship, Clinical Neurophysiology, 2010–2011

  • Tulane University Internship, Internal Medicine, 2006–2007

  • Tulane University School of Medicine, Doctor of Medicine, Class of 2006

  • Tulane University School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine, Master of Public Health, Class of 2006 focusing on Health Systems Management

Certifications & Licensure

  • American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology Board Certified in Neurology through 2021.

  • American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology Board Certified in Clinical Neurophysiology through 2023.

  • CA State Medical License: Active through 2016

Additional Achievements:

  • Certified by the American Society of Neuroimaging (ASN) in Neurosonology
  • 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

Dr. Apelian is currently an active member of the American Academy of Neurology, American Epilepsy Society, American Medical Association, and the Armenian American Medical Society.

He has served as a board member of the Louisiana State Medical Society and as a Delegate to the American Medical Association. He is licensed to practice medicine in the State of California without restrictions. He has been published in peer reviewed journals. Dr. Apelian is fluent in English and Spanish and conversational in Arabic and Armenian.