Expertise in
2
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Dr. Ara Festekjian

Pediatrics
Children's Hospital Los Angeles
4650 W Sunset Blvd, 
Los Angeles, CA 
Accepting New Patients
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Expertise in
2
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Children's Hospital Los Angeles
4650 W Sunset Blvd, 
Los Angeles, CA 

Overview

Ara Festekjian is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California.

Dr. Festekjian is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Congenital Pulmonary Lymphangiectasia, Diarrhea, Multiple Epiphyseal Dysplasia, and Asthma in Children.

He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 22 peer reviewed articles. Dr. Festekjian is currently accepting new patients.

Specialties

Pediatrics

Licenses

Pediatrics in CA

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

Insurance

Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.

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Accepted insurance plans:

Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Anthem BCBS
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Shield of California
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
EmblemHealth
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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Kaiser Permanente
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • POS
  • PPO
LA Care
  • HMO
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
Medicaid
  • OTHER MEDICAID
  • STATE MEDICAID
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
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Locations

Children's Hospital Los Angeles
4650 W Sunset Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90027

Additional Areas of Focus

Dr. Festekjian has provided the following conditions as areas of focus. Please note that we may not have enough data to validate their experience in some of these conditions.

Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1)

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.

22 Total Publications

Derivation and validation of clinical prediction models for viral etiologies of acute diarrhea in North American children presenting for emergency care.
Derivation and validation of clinical prediction models for viral etiologies of acute diarrhea in North American children presenting for emergency care.
Journal: medRxiv : the preprint server for health sciences
Published: June 04, 2026
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Ara Festekjian

How do I make an appointment with Dr. Ara Festekjian?

You can book an appointment with Dr. Ara Festekjian by calling their office at 323-361-2323. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.

Is Dr. Ara Festekjian a top-rated expert for Congenital Pulmonary Lymphangiectasia?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Ara Festekjian is classified as an Advanced expert for Congenital Pulmonary Lymphangiectasia, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.

What conditions does Dr. Ara Festekjian specialize in?

While Dr. Ara Festekjian is a Pediatrics, they have specific expertise in Congenital Pulmonary Lymphangiectasia, Diarrhea, and Multiple Epiphyseal Dysplasia. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Pediatrics.

Does Dr. Ara Festekjian participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Ara Festekjian has published 22 articles and abstracts on conditions like Congenital Pulmonary Lymphangiectasia. You can view a list of Dr. Ara Festekjian's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. Ara Festekjian accept my insurance?

Dr. Ara Festekjian accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 323-361-2323 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

Areas of Expertise

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