FAQ

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

Direct Primary Care (DPC) is a membership-based healthcare model that prioritizes patients by providing them with more time 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.

For all emergencies, please dial 911 or visit the nearest emergency room. Members will have multiple ways to contact 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, exclusively operating within the hospital setting. They collaborate closely with Dr. Golian to coordinate your care seamlessly, ensuring all your needs are addressed during your stay.

Yes. While our care includes 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.

Certain medical concerns may be more appropriately managed by a specialist. In such cases, I will make every effort to facilitate a referral and ensure continuity of care.  

I do not prescribe or manage long-term opioid or benzodiazepine medications. 

I do not start medications for ADHD, however, if you are already on a stable dosage, we can discuss potentially continuing if if I have a note from your psychiatrist.