Overview
Dr. Ara Shafrazian M.D. is a Glendale native and product of the community he was raised in, which is what drove him to return and do his part in giving back and helping care for that same community. He completed his undergraduate education in Biology at the University of California, Los Angeles. Dr. Shafrazian then received his Medical Degree from Ross University School of Medicine, upon graduation he completed his family medicine residency on the east coast at Temple University affiliated St. Francis Hospital in Philadelphia, PA and Wilmington, DE.Dr. Shafrazian is board certified by the American Board of Family Medicine, he has trained in multiple facets of patient care from newborns to the geriatric population, his vast exposure to different disciplines of medicine including hospital medicine, sports medicine, and obstetric care has afforded him great experience in caring for patients with an understanding of the complexity of each individual's care.Dr. Shafrazian's philosophy is patient centered care, evidence and guideline driven approach to managing each patients specific needs with respect to their individual goals. In his free time Dr. Shafrazian has many hobbies including tennis, basketball and spending time with his family.
Dr. Shafrazian is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C). His top areas of expertise are Parainfluenza Virus Type 3, Parainfluenza, High Cholesterol, and Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young.
Insurance
Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.
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Locations
435 Arden Ave, Ste 450, Glendale, CA 91203
Ayuna K. Panossian, MD Private Practice
Ayuna Panossian is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Burbank, California. Dr. Panossian is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C). Her top areas of expertise are Sepsis, Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C), COVID-19, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Panossian is currently accepting new patients.
Saro Avakian, MD Private Practice
Saro Avakian MDDr. Saro Avakian is Board Certified in Family Medicine. He completed his Residency in Ohio. Dr. Avakian earned his medical degree from Iran University of Medical Science in 1990, graduating in the top 5% of his class. He is also Board Certified in General Surgery from Iran University of Medical Science.Dr. Saro Avakian has acquired extensive knowledge and skills in all areas of Family Medicine. Due to his background in General Surgery he performs multiple office based procedures and minor surgeries in his office.Honors and Awards: Highest score in the Residency Program (Family Medicine In-Training exam, Ohio 2005) 94th percentile nationwide.Dr. Avakian strives for the highest standards in patient care and satisfaction. He is compassionate and detailed in his practice. Dr. Avakian and his highly skilled staff cultivate a caring and comfortable environment while utilizing the latest advances in medicine.I seek to provide the most complete care to my patients in a caring and respectful way. Dr. Avakian is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C). His top areas of expertise are COVID-19, Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C), Lymphangitis, Colonoscopy, and Gastrostomy.
Tigalat Shalita, DO Private Practice
Patients' understanding of their conditions is the most critical first step in their healing process. We emphasize patient teaching in every aspect of our encounters with our patients. Dr. Shalita is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C). His top areas of expertise are Acute Kidney Failure, Necrosis, COVID-19, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Experienced
- ArthritisDr. Shafrazian isExperienced. Learn about Arthritis.
- Asthma in ChildrenDr. Shafrazian isExperienced. Learn about Asthma in Children.
- AtherosclerosisDr. Shafrazian isExperienced. Learn about Atherosclerosis.
- Benign Paroxysmal Positional VertigoDr. Shafrazian isExperienced. Learn about Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo.
- CellulitisDr. Shafrazian isExperienced. Learn about Cellulitis.
- Congenital Cardiovascular ShuntDr. Shafrazian isExperienced. Learn about Congenital Cardiovascular Shunt.