Expertise in
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Dr. Ara H. Dikranian

Rheumatology
Robin C. Wedberg MD APC
5030 Camino De La Siesta Ste 106, 
San Diego, CA 
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Expertise in
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Robin C. Wedberg MD APC
5030 Camino De La Siesta Ste 106, 
San Diego, CA 

Overview

Ara Dikranian is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in San Diego, California.

Dr. Dikranian is highly rated in 17 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Arthritis, Psoriatic Arthritis, and Psoriasis.

He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 11 peer reviewed articles and participating in 2 clinical trials. Dr. Dikranian is currently accepting new patients.

Specialties

Rheumatology

Licenses

Specialist in CA

Hospital Affiliations

Grossmont Hospital
Pioneers Memorial Healthcare District
Sharp Coronado Hospital And Hlthcr Ctr
El Centro Regional Medical Center
Sharp Memorial Hospital

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

Insurance

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Cambia Health Solutions
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Cigna
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Community Health Group
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Health Care Services Corporation
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Premera Blue Cross
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UnitedHealthcare
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Wellcare
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Locations

Robin C. Wedberg MD APC
5030 Camino De La Siesta Ste 106, San Diego, CA 92108

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.

2 Clinical Trials

A Multi-centre Long-term Extension Study to Assess the Safety and Efficacy of GSK3196165 in the Treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis
A Multi-centre Long-term Extension Study to Assess the Safety and Efficacy of GSK3196165 in the Treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis
Enrollment Status: Terminated
Publish Date: February 07, 2024
Intervention Type: Drug, Biological
Study Drugs: Otilimab, csDMARD
Study Phase: Phase 3
A 52-week, Phase 3, Multicentre, Randomised, Double Blind, Efficacy and Safety Study, Comparing GSK3196165 With Placebo and With Tofacitinib in Combination With Conventional Synthetic DMARDs, in Participants With Moderately to Severely Active Rheumatoid Arthritis Who Have an Inadequate Response to Conventional Synthetic DMARDs or Biologic DMARDs
A 52-week, Phase 3, Multicentre, Randomised, Double Blind, Efficacy and Safety Study, Comparing GSK3196165 With Placebo and With Tofacitinib in Combination With Conventional Synthetic DMARDs, in Participants With Moderately to Severely Active Rheumatoid Arthritis Who Have an Inadequate Response to Conventional Synthetic DMARDs or Biologic DMARDs
Enrollment Status: Terminated
Publish Date: November 30, 2023
Intervention Type: Drug, Biological
Study Drugs: Otilimab, Tofacitinib, csDMARDs
Study Phase: Phase 3
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11 Total Publications

Effectiveness and safety of interleukin 6 receptor inhibitors versus conventional immunomodulatory therapy in steroid-refractory polymyalgia rheumatica.
Effectiveness and safety of interleukin 6 receptor inhibitors versus conventional immunomodulatory therapy in steroid-refractory polymyalgia rheumatica.
Journal: RMD open
Published: February 16, 2026
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What conditions does Dr. Ara H. Dikranian specialize in?

While Dr. Ara H. Dikranian is a Rheumatology, they have specific expertise in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Arthritis, and Psoriatic Arthritis. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Rheumatology.

Does Dr. Ara H. Dikranian participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Ara H. Dikranian has published 11 articles and abstracts on conditions like Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA). You can view a list of Dr. Ara H. Dikranian's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. Ara H. Dikranian accept my insurance?

Dr. Ara H. Dikranian accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Alignment Health Plan. We recommend calling the office directly at 619-334-4869 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

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