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Dr. Saro Avakian, MD

Family Medicine* Age 60
Dr. Saro Avakian, MD
4.3 (34 Ratings)

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Dr. Saro Avakian, MD is a Family Medicine Physician in Glendale, CA.
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Dr. Saro Avakian, MD

Family Medicine* Age 60
Glendale, CA
Accepting new patients
34 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Saro Avakian, MD is a Family Medicine Physician in Glendale, CA.

About

Dr. Avakian graduated from Iran University of Medical Science & Health Services, School of Medicine. Dr. Saro Avakian, MD is a Family Medicine Physician in Glendale, CA and has 34 years experience. Dr. Avakian currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Adventist Health Glendale and Glendale Memorial Hospital and Health Center. Dr. Avakian has experience treating conditions like Urinary Tract Infection (UTI) and Constipation among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Avakian received an average rating of 4.3/5 from patients and has been reviewed 34 times. Dr. Avakian's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Avakian also speaks Armenian and Persian. Dr. Avakian is board certified in Family Practice and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Advance Directive End of Life Planning
Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
Constipation
Advance Directive End of Life Planning
Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
Constipation
Advance Directive End of Life Planning
Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
Constipation
Immunization Administration
Acute Bronchitis
Acute Lower Respiratory Infection
Acute Upper Respiratory Infection
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Cachexia
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Dehydration
Fever
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Herpes Zoster Without Complication
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Joint Pain
Shortness of Breath
Tobacco Use Disorder
Urinary Incontinence
Arterial Blood Gas Test (ABG)
Electrocardiogram (EKG)
Obesity Counseling
Smoking Cessation Counseling
Wellness Examination
Abdominal Pain
Acidosis
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Acute Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Acute Kidney Infection
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Adult Failure to Thrive
Alkalosis
All Types of Food Poisoning
Allergic Rhinitis
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Anal or Rectal Pain
Anemia
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Animal Allergies
Ankle Sprains and Strains
Anxiety
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Arthritis
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Asthma
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Asymptomatic Post-Menopausal Status
Ataxia
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Atherosclerosis
Athlete's Foot
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Balanoposthitis
Bedsores
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Bladder Atony
Bladder Infection
Blood in Urine (Hematuria)
Bronchiectasis
Bronchiolitis
Bronchitis
Bronchospasm
Bruise of Face, Scalp, or Neck
Bunion
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Calcium Metabolism Disorders
Candidiasis of Skin and Nails
Canker Sore
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Cellulitis
Chest Pain
Chest Wall Pain Syndrome
Chronic Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Chronic Depression (Dysthymia)
Chronic Neck Pain
Chronic Pain
Chronic Sinusitis
COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)
Cough
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Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Depression
Depressive Disorders
Dermatitis Due to Drugs
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Diabetes
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Diabetes Type 2
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Diarrhea
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Difficulty With Walking
Diverticulitis
Diverticulosis
Dizziness
Dyslipidemia
Dysphagia
Earwax Buildup
Emphysema
Enlarged Prostate (BPH)
Enteritis
Esophagitis
Essential Tremor
Familial Hypercholesterolemia
Fibromyalgia
Food Poisoning
Foot Infection
Gait Abnormality
Ganglion Cyst
Gas-Bloat Syndrome
Gastritis
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Gastroparesis
Genital Herpes
Genu Varum
Gout
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Hammer Toe
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Heart Disease
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Herpes Simplex Infection
High Cholesterol
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Hypercalcemia
Hyperkalemia
Hyperlipidemia
Hypertension
Hypoglycemia
Hypokalemia
Hypotension
Hypotension (Excluding Maternal)
Hypothyroidism
Hypoxemia
Infectious Diseases
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Ingrown Nail
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Insomnia
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Intestinal Diverticulosis
Iodine Deficiency
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Itchy Skin
Kidney Infection
Kidney Stone Pain (Renal Colic)
Knee Sprain
Leg and Foot Ulcers
Leukocytopenia
Limb Pain
Limb Swelling
Limb Swelling Caused by Fluid Overload
Lipid Disorders
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Loss of Voice or Hoarse Voice
Low Back Pain
Magnesium Metabolism Disorders
Malaise and Fatigue
Malnutrition
Mastodynia
Menopause
Menstrual Disorders
Migraine
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Mineral Metabolism Disorders
Moles (Benign Skin Lesions)
Mood Disorders (Dysthymia and Cyclothymia)
Muscle Cramping
Muscle Spasm
Muscle Weakness
Nail and Nail Bed Infection
Nail Infection
Nausea
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Neck Muscle Strain
Neck Strain (incl. Whiplash Injury)
Neurogenic Bladder
Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
Nosebleed
Obesity
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Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis of Foot
Osteoarthritis of Hand
Osteoarthritis of Hand or Wrist
Osteoarthritis of Hip
Osteoarthritis of Hip and Thigh
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Osteopenia
Osteoporosis
Otitis Media
Outer Ear Infection
Overactive Bladder
Overweight
Painful Urination (Dysuria)
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Peptic Ulcer
Peripheral Nerve Disorders
Pharyngitis
Phimosis
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Phlebitis and Thrombophlebitis
Phosphorus Metabolism Disorders
Plantar Fasciitis
Pneumonia
Pollen Allergy
Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)
Polymyositis
Polyneuropathy
Proteinuria
Radiculopathy
Rash
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Salivary Gland Stones and Inflammation
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Sleep Apnea
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Swine Flu
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Thyroid Goiter
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Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA)
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Abscess Incision and Drainage
ACTH (Cosyntropin) Stimulation Test
Alcohol Misuse Screening and Counseling
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Blood Allergy Testing
Bone Density Scan
Breast Cancer Screening
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Cardiac Ultrasound
Cardiovascular Stress Test
Chest Pain Evaluation
Chlamydia Infection Screening
Cholesterol Screening
Dementia Evaluation
Dementia or Depression Screening
Detoxification Evaluation
Diabetes Screening
Diabetic Evaluation
Dipstick Urinalysis
Disability Evaluation
Drug Allergy Testing
Dual-Energy X-Ray Absorptiometry (DEXA) Scan
Dyslexia Assessment
Evaluation and Treatment of Sleep Disorders
Fecal Occult Blood Test for Colorectal Cancer
Fetal Cardiac Screening
Genetic Screening for Breast Cancer
Geriatric Assessment
Gonorrhea Screening
Health Screening
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Hepatitis A Screening
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Hepatitis C Virus Screening
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Home Sleep Study
Immunization
Impairment Rating Evaluation
Independent Educational Evaluation
Joint Fluid Test
Joint Injection
Lyme Disease Evaluation
Mammography
McMurray's Test
Melanoma Screening
Memory Evaluation
Menopause Evaluation and Treatment
Mole Evaluation
Mole Removal
Oral Glucose Tolerance Test
Osteoporosis Screening
Ovarian Cancer Screening
Patch Testing
Physical Examination
Pre-Operative Evaluation
Pregnancy Test
Prostate Cancer Screening
Prostate Cancer Screening Exam (DRE)
Psychiatric Evaluation
Psychiatric Evaluation - Child and Adolescent
Psychological Evaluation
Psychological Evaluations Prior to Bariatric Surgery
Rapid Flu Test
Sexually Transmitted Infections Screening
Skin Biopsy
Skin Screenings
Skin Testing and Screening
Spinal and Postural Screening
STD Screening
Strep Test
Syphilis Screening
Thyroid Screening
Trichomoniasis Screening
Tuberculosis Screening
Urinalysis
Urine Pregnancy Test
Vaccination
Vaginosis Screening
VAP Lipid Testing
Wart Removal
Wheelchair Evaluation
Worker's Compensation Evaluations

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  • Northern CA Cigna + Oscar LocalPlus EPO
    Northern CA Cigna + Oscar Open Access Plus EPO
  • Advantage Preferred DirectAccess Plus PPO
    Select PPO
    Priority Select HMO
    Blue Cross Blue Shield of California PPO
  • Southern CA Select HMO
    Cigna PPO
    Cigna HMO
    Open Access Plus
    Southern CA Value HMO
    LocalPlus
  • ExcelCare Small / Large Group HMO
    CA WholeCare Network HMO
    SmartCare Network Large Group HMO
    CA Healthnet PPO
    CA SmartCare HMO
    CA CommunityCare Network HMO
    SmartCare Network Small Group HMO
    CA Employer Group Plans HMO
  • Choice Plus POS
    Nexus Open Access
    SignatureValue Alliance
    Navigate HMO
    Navigate POS
    SignatureValue - CA HMO
  • Marketplace CA HMO
  • Blue Cross CA Anthem High Performance Network
  • Bronze 60 SHOP PPO
    Local Access Plus HMO
    Access Plus HMO
    Access Plus Savenet
    Access Plus Savenet HMO
    Bronze Full 4500 PPO
    Silver 70 PPO
    Platinum 90 PPO
    Blue Shield of California PPO
  • Blue Card High Performance Network HPN
    Blue Card PPO
  • Prudent Buyer Large Group CA PPO
    Select CA HMO
    Prudent Buyer Small Group CA PPO
    Advantage HMO
    Prudent Buyer Individual CA PPO
    California Care Small Group HMO
    California Care Large Group HMO
  • Elect Choice (Open Access) EPO
    Choice Plus POS II
    Managed Choice (Open Access) POS
    Premier Care Network Plus - Innovation Health
    Open Choice PPO
    Deductible Plan CA Members Only HMO
    AWH Southern California HMO
    Aetna HMO
    Savings Plus of CA EPO

Locations

  1. 1 Office
    1030 S Glendale Ave Ste 403, Glendale, CA 91205
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (818) 500-1233

Patient Satisfaction

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Avakian
4.3
Based on 34 Reviews
5 Stars (28)
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1 Star (6)

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Sep 01, 2021
I recommend Dr. Saro Avakian, as he really pays attention to his patient, carefully checking all test results and indicators, explains options, and provides important information, while listening to any points addressed by the patient. His staff are professional and responsive.
M. Keraachi — Sep 01, 2021
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Languages Spoken
Armenian
Persian
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Family Medicine
Preventive Medicine
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Iran University of Medical Science & Health Services, School of Medicine
    1990
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Family Practice
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • Flower Hospital
    2003
Internship
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Saro Avakian, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Avakian's profile.

Dr. Avakian frequently treats the following conditions: Urinary Tract Infection (UTI) and Constipation. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Saro Avakian, MD is affiliated with Adventist Health Glendale and Glendale Memorial Hospital and Health Center.

Yes, Dr. Saro Avakian, MD holds board certification in Family Practice.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Adventist Health Glendale

    1509 Wilson Ter, Glendale, CA

  • Glendale Memorial Hospital and Health Center

    1420 S Central Ave, Glendale, CA