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Dr. Ara Sahakian, MD

Gastroenterology* Age 46
Dr. Ara Sahakian, MD
3.0 (2 Ratings)

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Dr. Ara Sahakian, MD is a Gastroenterologist in Los Angeles, CA.
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Dr. Ara Sahakian, MD

Gastroenterology* Age 46
Los Angeles, CA
Accepting new patients
19 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Ara Sahakian, MD is a Gastroenterologist in Los Angeles, CA.

About

Dr. Sahakian graduated from NEW YORK Medical College. Dr. Ara Sahakian, MD is a Gastroenterologist in Los Angeles, CA and has 19 years experience. Dr. Sahakian currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Keck Hospital of USC. Dr. Sahakian has experience treating conditions like Gallstones, Pancreatitis and Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Sahakian received an average rating of 3.0/5 from patients and has been reviewed 2 times. Dr. Sahakian's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Sahakian is board certified in Gastroenterology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

Offers Telehealth

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Friendly Staff

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Easy Scheduling

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Gallstones
Pancreatitis
Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Gallstones
Pancreatitis
Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Gallstones
Pancreatitis
Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Bile Duct Obstruction
Ileus
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Upper Digestive Tract Cancer
Ascites
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Chronic Gastritis
Constipation
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Esophageal Varices
Gastritis
Abdominal Pain
Alcoholic Cirrhosis
Anal or Rectal Pain
Anemia
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Barrett's Esophagus
Celiac Disease
Cirrhosis
Colorectal Polyp
Crohn's Disease
Dehydration
Diarrhea
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Duodenal Cancer
Duodenitis
Dysphagia
Enteritis
Esophageal Achalasia and Cardiospasm
Esophageal Motility Disorders
Esophageal Ulcer
Esophagitis
Gas-Bloat Syndrome
Gastric Ulcer
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Gastrointestinal Bleeding
Gastrointestinal Malabsorption
Gastroparesis
Gastroptosis
Heartburn
Hemorrhoids
Hepatitis B
Hepatitis C
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Intestinal Obstruction
Intestinal Ulcer
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Liver Damage from Alcohol
Malnutrition
Nausea
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Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
Pyloric Stenosis
Reflux Esophagitis
Retroperitoneum Cancer
Splenomegaly
Unexplained Weight Loss
Vitamin_Deficiency
Vomiting Disorders
Bile Duct Procedure
Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, and Sigmoidoscopy
Duodenal Polypectomy
Flexible Sigmoidoscopy
Manometry
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Rigid Proctosigmoidoscopy
Alcoholic Hepatic Failure
Barretts Esophagus with Dysplasia
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Biliary Cirrhosis
Boerhaave's Syndrome
Cholangitis
Coccygeal Pain
Congenital Achalasia
Congenital Anomaly Intestine
Cystic Fibrosis
Diffuse Esophageal Spasm
Duodenal Ulcer
Dysentery
Eosinophilic Esophagitis
Esophageal Diverticulum
Familial Adenomatous Polyposis
Food Allergy
Hemochromatosis
Hepatitis B - Immune Response
Hepatorenal Syndrome
Hereditary Amyloidosis
Hernia
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Hiatal Hernia
Indigestion
Infectious Diarrheal Disease
Intestinal Malabsorption Carbohydrate
Ischemic Colitis
Lactose Intolerance
Liver Abscess
Mallory-Weiss Syndrome
Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
Non-Neonatal Jaundice
Pancreatic Pseudocyst
Pelvic Abscess
Peptic Ulcer
Pouchitis
Primary Biliary Cholangitis
Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis
Proctoptosis
Rectal Prolapse
Rectal Ulcer
Stomach Carcinoma
Stomach Stenosis
Stomal Ulcer
Thiamin Deficiency
Ulcerative Colitis
Viral Enteritis
Viral Hepatitis
Viral Infection
Biliary Drainage
Colon Cancer Screening
Colorectal Cancer Screening
Endoscopy
ERCP (Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography)
Gallbladder Scan
Hepatitis A Screening
Hepatitis B Virus Screening
Hepatitis C Virus Screening
Hepatitis Screening
Impedance Testing
Instrumental Diagnostic Evaluation for Dysphagia
Liver Biopsy
Liver Function Test
pH Probe
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Screening Colonoscopy
Transendoscopic Stent Placement
Ultrasound, Endoanal
Ultrasound, Esophageal
VAP Lipid Testing
Wireless pH Testing

Insurance Accepted

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  • Open Access Plus
    Cigna PPO
  • Curative EPO
    Curative PPO
    Curative PPO Plus
  • EnhancedCare Small Group PPO
    CA CommunityCare Network HMO
    CA Healthnet PPO
  • Aetna
    Elect Choice (Open Access) EPO
    Premier Care Network Plus - Innovation Health
    Choice Plus POS II
    Managed Choice (Open Access) POS
    Open Choice PPO
  • Choice Plus POS
    Nexus Open Access
    Medica Choice
    Navigate HMO
    Options PPO
    Navigate POS
  • Choice Care PPO
    Choice POS
    National POS
  • Silver 70 PPO
    Bronze 60 SHOP PPO
    Bronze Full 4500 PPO
    Platinum 90 PPO
    Blue Shield of California
  • Northern CA Cigna + Oscar Open Access Plus EPO
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO

Locations

  1. 1 Keck Hospital of USC
    1500 San Pablo St, Los Angeles, CA 90033
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (800) 872-2273
  2. 2 USC Verdugo Hills Hospital SNF
    1510 San Pablo St, Los Angeles, CA 90033
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (323) 442-8894
  3. 3 USC Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center
    1441 Eastlake Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90089
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (800) 872-2273
  4. 4 USC University Hospital
    1520 San Pablo St Ste 1000, Los Angeles, CA 90033
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (323) 442-5100
  5. 5 USC Verdugo Hills Hospital
    1812 Verdugo Blvd, Glendale, CA 91208
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (818) 790-7100

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Specialties*
Gastroenterology
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • NEW YORK Medical College
    2005
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Gastroenterology
Board Certifications
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Ara Sahakian, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Sahakian's profile.

Dr. Sahakian frequently treats the following conditions: Gallstones, Pancreatitis and Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Ara Sahakian, MD is affiliated with Keck Hospital of USC.

Yes, Dr. Ara Sahakian, MD holds board certification in Gastroenterology.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Keck Hospital of USC

    1500 San Pablo St, Los Angeles, CA