Overview
Andrea Pakula is a General Surgeon in Simi Valley, California. Dr. Pakula is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity in Children. Her top areas of expertise are Hernia, Gallstones, Choledocholithiasis, Small Bowel Resection, and Sleeve Gastrectomy.
Her clinical research consists of co-authoring 23 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
Insurance
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Accepted insurance plans:
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE SNP
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER COMMERCIAL
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- PPO
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- OTHER COMMERCIAL
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
- PPO
- HMO
- INDEMNITY
- POS
- PPO
- OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
- OTHER MEDICAID
- STATE MEDICAID
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Locations
2750 Sycamore Dr Ste 210, Simi Valley, CA 93065
2975 Sycamore Dr, Simi Valley, CA 93065
Clinical Research
Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.
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University Surgeons Of Orange A Medical Group
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Gevorg A. Mutafyan, MD Private Practice
Dr. George Mutafyan is a top-rated weight-loss surgeon serving patients in Glendale, CA, and throughout the Greater Los Angeles metro area, providing skilled, state-of-the-art care in a relaxing, patient-centered environment aimed at helping patients lose weight and reduce their risks of weight-related medical issues. As a board-certified surgeon with years of experience in weight-loss surgeries and related procedures, Dr. Mutafyan offers a comprehensive array of care options, including gastric bypass surgery, Lap Band® surgery, vertical sleeve gastrectomy, medical weight loss management, and in-depth surgical consultations, as well as treatment of varicose veins and herniated discs.Dr. Mutafyan has extensive experience in minimally-invasive surgical techniques developed to help patients heal faster and with significantly less risk of pain or complications. After earning his medical degree, he completed an internship in general surgery at Oregon Health & Science University and a surgical residency at Michigan State University, followed by a fellowship at Duke University Medical Center to conduct research in minimally-invasive surgical approaches, including laparoscopic techniques used in the weight-loss surgeries he offers.Today, Dr. Mutafyan is regarded as an expert in laparoscopic bariatric surgery. In addition, he maintains active memberships in several medical societies, including the American College of Surgeons, the Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons, the American Society for Metabolic & Bariatric Surgery, and the Society for Surgery of the Alimentary Tract.Dr. Mutafyan welcomes new patients at his practice on Central Avenue in Glendale, and the practice accepts most major medical insurance plans.Treat patients with respect and compassion in a professional environment. Dr. Mutafyan is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity in Children. His top areas of expertise are Obesity, Gallstones, Choledocholithiasis, Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Gastrectomy.
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
- Distinguished
- HerniaDr. Pakula isDistinguished. Learn about Hernia.
- Advanced
- Small Bowel ResectionDr. Pakula isAdvanced. Learn about Small Bowel Resection.
- Experienced
- AcrospiromaDr. Pakula isExperienced. Learn about Acrospiroma.
- AppendectomyDr. Pakula isExperienced. Learn about Appendectomy.
- CellulitisDr. Pakula isExperienced. Learn about Cellulitis.
- CholecystitisDr. Pakula isExperienced. Learn about Cholecystitis.
- CholedocholithiasisDr. Pakula isExperienced. Learn about Choledocholithiasis.
- Chronic Subdural HematomaDr. Pakula isExperienced. Learn about Chronic Subdural Hematoma.