Meet the Team - Physicians
Hematology/Medical Oncology Physicians
A. Eli Gabayan, M.D. (Afshin Eli Gabayan, MD)
Hematology/Oncology and Medical Director of Hematology/Oncology & Lab
Dedicated to providing the best available therapies to his patients, Dr. A. Eli Gabayan (Afshin Eli Gabayan) has remained avidly involved in multiple cancer research studies and clinical trials throughout a career that began at the prestigious University of Southern California (USC) School of Medicine. Dr. Gabayan completed his internship and residency at University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) where he also served as Chief Resident. He received his Oncology and Hematology training at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, where he remained as an attending physician in private practice with expertise in the areas of gastrointestinal, lung, breast cancers and multiple myeloma. Dr. Gabayan is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine, with a subspecialty in Medical Oncology.
Dr. Eli Gabayan tirelessly strives for the best and most current treatments medical science can offer to his patients and their families. This passion for knowledge and education led to Dr. Gabayan’s post as a clinical instructor at the esteemed David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA. Firmly committed to the community, Dr. Gabayan maintains strong local ties through his frequent lectures on a wide variety of oncology and hematology topics.
At the heart of Dr. Gabayan’s practice is a passionate advocacy for the advancement of medical research for all cancer patients coupled with a vigilant dedication to making the latest therapy and treatment options available to his own patients. He believes that knowledge is power and communication is essential to good patient care. As the Chief of Medical Oncology at the Beverly Hills Cancer Center, Dr. A. Eli Gabayan has made it a personal goal to deliver compassionate, yet state of the art care in a healing environment.
Radiation Oncology Physicians
Ari Gabayan, M.D. (Arash "Ari" Gabayan, MD)
Radiation Oncology and Medical Director of Radiation Oncology
An advocate for compassionate care who passionately pursues cutting edge research, Dr. Ari Gabayan (Arash "Ari" Gabayan) comes to his patients with extensive medical knowledge. He attended the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) as a Neuroscience major. After receiving several prestigious awards and academic scholarships as an undergraduate, including the University of California Regents Scholarship, Dr. Gabayan graduated Summa Cum Laude and College Honors, with a B.S. in Neuroscience. Dr. Gabayan went onto pursue his medical degree from UCLA’s renowed David Geffen School of Medicine. He continued his medical training with a medical internship at University of California, San Francisco (UCSF), and a residency at University of Arizona’s Department of Radiation Oncology, where he held the esteemed position of Chief Resident.
Recognition of Dr. Ari Gabayan’s pursuit and achievement of excellence lead to his selection as Lead Investigator for a national multi-institutional study of the GliaSite Radiotherapy System, a device used in the treatment of malignant brain tumors. Dr. Gabayan’s research studies earned him the prominent Roentgen Research Award.
As the Chief of Radiation Oncology at the Beverly Hills Cancer Center, Dr. Ari Gabayan strives to provide his patients with the latest treatment technologies in a soothing and relaxing environment. Dr. Gabayan dedicates himself to the highest standards in all aspects of his career, from the care and treatment of patients to the pursuit of cutting-edge research.
Radiology Physicians
Arash Afari, M.D.*
Director of Radiology
Dr. Arash Afari is the Director of Radiology at Beverly Hills Cancer Center. He completed his undergraduate degree at UCLA, where he graduated Summa Cum Laude and was conferred the Chancellor's Service Award upon graduation as well. Dr. Afari completed his medical degree at Yale University School of Medicine, with his Doctoral Thesis on "20 Year Followup after Treatment of Cervical Carcinoma at the Yale Cancer Center." He then did his internship in internal medicine at Norwalk Hospital and Radiology at the State University of New York. Dr. Afari is board-certified by the American Board of Radiology. He completed additional fellowship training at UCLA in Abdominopelvic Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology with dedicated training in PET/CT. Dr. Afari's special interest in oncologic radiology led him to Beverly Hills Cancer Center.
*Independent provider with offices at Beverly Hills Cancer Center
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