She was born in Yerevan, Armenia and migrated to the United States of America with her family at the age of three. She completed her Bachelor’s degree in Biological Sciences from the University Nevada Las Vegas and received her Master’s in Health Sciences in 2013 from Touro University Nevada Henderson. She continued her education at Touro University of Nevada and earned her Master’s in Physician Assistant Studies. She is currently certified by The National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants. She has special interests in diabetes management, thyroid disease, hypertension and women’s health. When she is not with patients, Marianna serves her community as an active member of the Armenian Relief Society and is fluent in Armenian. She enjoys baking, cooking and spending time with her husband and daughter.