Overview
Ara Sahakian is a Gastroenterologist in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Sahakian is highly rated in 27 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Bile Duct Stricture, Choledocholithiasis, Bile Duct Obstruction, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 33 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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- 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
1500 San Pablo St, Los Angeles, CA 90033
1520 San Pablo St Ste 1000, Los Angeles, CA 90033
Additional Areas of Focus
Dr. Sahakian 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.
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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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Ara Sahakian
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Ara Sahakian?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Ara Sahakian by calling their office at 323-442-8444. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Ara Sahakian a top-rated expert for Bile Duct Stricture?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Ara Sahakian is classified as an Distinguished expert for Bile Duct Stricture, 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 Sahakian specialize in?
While Dr. Ara Sahakian is a Gastroenterology, they have specific expertise in Bile Duct Stricture, Choledocholithiasis, and Bile Duct Obstruction. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Gastroenterology.
Does Dr. Ara Sahakian participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Ara Sahakian has published 33 articles and abstracts on conditions like Bile Duct Stricture. You can view a list of Dr. Ara Sahakian's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Ara Sahakian accept my insurance?
Dr. Ara Sahakian accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Alignment Health Plan. We recommend calling the office directly at 323-442-8444 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
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
- Bile Duct ObstructionDr. Sahakian isDistinguished. Learn about Bile Duct Obstruction.
- Bile Duct StrictureDr. Sahakian isDistinguished. Learn about Bile Duct Stricture.
- CholedocholithiasisDr. Sahakian isDistinguished. Learn about Choledocholithiasis.
- CholestasisDr. Sahakian isDistinguished. Learn about Cholestasis.
- EndoscopyDr. Sahakian isDistinguished. Learn about Endoscopy.
- Advanced
- AchalasiaDr. Sahakian isAdvanced. Learn about Achalasia.
- Acute PancreatitisDr. Sahakian isAdvanced. Learn about Acute Pancreatitis.
- Biliary HypoplasiaDr. Sahakian isAdvanced. Learn about Biliary Hypoplasia.
- Childhood PancreatitisDr. Sahakian isAdvanced. Learn about Childhood Pancreatitis.
- Childhood VolvulusDr. Sahakian isAdvanced. Learn about Childhood Volvulus.
- CholangitisDr. Sahakian isAdvanced. Learn about Cholangitis.
- Experienced
- Ampullary CancerDr. Sahakian isExperienced. Learn about Ampullary Cancer.
- AnemiaDr. Sahakian isExperienced. Learn about Anemia.
- Angiodysplasia of the ColonDr. Sahakian isExperienced. Learn about Angiodysplasia of the Colon.
- Arteriovenous MalformationDr. Sahakian isExperienced. Learn about Arteriovenous Malformation.
- Attenuated Familial Adenomatous PolyposisDr. Sahakian isExperienced. Learn about Attenuated Familial Adenomatous Polyposis.
- Banti's SyndromeDr. Sahakian isExperienced. Learn about Banti's Syndrome.