Dr. Marina Mirzoyan, M.D., is a highly experienced physician, healthcare professional, and educator whose career reflects nearly four decades of dedicated service in internal medicine, patient care, clinical leadership, and public service. Her professional journey is distinguished by consistency, responsibility, and a deep commitment to the health and well-being of the patients and communities she has served.
Dr. Mirzoyan received her medical education at Yerevan State Medical University after Mkhitar Heratsi from 1979 to 1985, followed by an internship in General Medicine from 1985 to 1986. This academic and clinical foundation prepared her for a long and distinguished career in therapeutic medicine and comprehensive adult patient care.
Professional Background
She began her professional practice from 1986 to 1988 as a physician-therapist at the medical center of the Tsaghkahovit regional center in Aragatsotn Province, where she gained valuable frontline experience in the diagnosis and management of a broad range of medical conditions. From 1989 to 2001, she continued her clinical work as a physician-therapist at Polyclinic No. 8, further strengthening her expertise in ambulatory and primary adult care.
From 2001 to 2020, Dr. Mirzoyan served within the Hospital of the Medical Department of the Police of the Republic of Armenia, initially as a physician-therapist in the Department of Therapy. Beginning in 2005, she also served within the institution with an officer rank, reflecting the level of professional responsibility and trust placed in her work. From 2010 to 2020, she served as Head of the Department of Therapy, assuming leadership responsibility for clinical operations, patient care, and departmental management.
Following her years of distinguished service, Dr. Mirzoyan retired from official service in 2020 with the rank of Lieutenant Colonel. She nevertheless continued her medical career, serving from 2020 to 2024 as a physician-therapist at the Polyclinic of the Medical Department of the Police of the Republic of Armenia. Since 2024, she has continued to practice as a physician-therapist at the Kanaker-Zeytun Medical Center / Polyclinic, maintaining her active commitment to patient care and internal medicine.
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Physician-TherapistKanaker-Zeytun Medical Center / Polyclinic — Current, since 2024
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Head of the Department of TherapyHospital of the Medical Department of the Police of the Republic of Armenia — 2010–2020
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Physician-Therapist, Department of TherapyHospital of the Medical Department of the Police of the Republic of Armenia — 2001–2020 · Officer rank from 2005
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Physician-TherapistPolyclinic No. 8 — 1989–2001
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Physician-TherapistMedical Center of the Tsaghkahovit Regional Center, Aragatsotn Province — 1986–1988
Teaching & Clinical Education
Throughout her career, Dr. Mirzoyan has accumulated extensive experience in internal medicine, adult patient assessment, chronic disease management, acute medical care, and therapeutic decision-making. Her decades of clinical practice and leadership have provided her with a broad and mature understanding of patient care, professional responsibility, interdisciplinary collaboration, and the practical realities of healthcare delivery.
At the Armenian College of Nursing & Health Sciences (ACNHS), Dr. Mirzoyan serves as a Lecturer in Medical-Surgical Nursing and Adult Health, bringing decades of clinical experience in internal medicine and therapeutic care into the academic setting. Her instruction helps students connect foundational medical knowledge with the assessment and management of adult patients experiencing acute and chronic health conditions. Through her teaching, she emphasizes clinical reasoning, patient safety, prioritization, evidence-based care, and the practical application of medical-surgical principles in contemporary nursing practice.
As an educator and senior medical professional, Dr. Mirzoyan brings to students the perspective of a physician whose knowledge has been shaped by many years of direct clinical service and departmental leadership. Her professional experience enables her to connect medical theory with real-world patient care, helping learners develop stronger clinical judgment, confidence, and professional responsibility.
Dedication & Values
Dr. Marina Mirzoyan represents the values of service, discipline, leadership, and dedication that define the medical profession. Her long-standing contribution to internal medicine, healthcare service, and nursing education in Armenia stands as a distinguished example of professional integrity, resilience, and commitment to patient care.
Her clinical background has directly enriched her role as an educator — bringing real-world perspective, professional discipline, and patient-centered values into every lesson. Students under her guidance gain not only clinical knowledge but also the professional character and ethical grounding that healthcare practice demands.
Through decades of service in medicine and public institutions, Dr. Mirzoyan embodies the commitment to healing, teaching, and continuous growth that defines the faculty of the Armenian College of Nursing & Health Sciences.