Frequently Asked Questions

Direct Primary Care (DPC) is a membership-based model that prioritizes patients by giving them more time with — and more convenient access to — their physician. Dr. Golian limits the number of patients she sees so she can spend more time with each one, offering unhurried appointments, direct communication, and personalized attention that puts your needs first.

Internists are physicians dedicated exclusively to adult medicine. They undergo rigorous training to navigate complex diagnostic challenges, manage serious chronic illnesses, and care for patients with multiple coexisting conditions.

Yes. While membership includes your visits, direct access, and messaging, health insurance remains essential for covering services beyond the office — such as imaging, laboratory tests, emergency room visits, and hospital stays.

For all emergencies, please dial 911 or visit the nearest emergency room. Members have multiple ways to reach our team for both urgent and non-urgent concerns, ensuring timely and appropriate assistance.

In the event of hospitalization, patients are cared for by a dedicated Cedars-Sinai hospitalist team that is on-call 24/7 within the hospital. They collaborate closely with Dr. Golian to coordinate your care seamlessly and ensure all your needs are addressed during your stay.

Certain medical concerns may be better managed by a specialist. In those cases, Dr. Golian will make every effort to facilitate a referral and ensure continuity of care. She does not prescribe or manage long-term opioid or benzodiazepine medications, and she does not start medications for ADHD — though if you are already on a stable dose, she can discuss continuing it with a note from your psychiatrist.