Expertise in
50
conditions
Expertise in
50
conditions
2125 Arizona Ave, 
Santa Monica, CA 

Overview

Garni Barkhoudarian is a Neurosurgery provider in Santa Monica, California. Dr. Barkhoudarian has been practicing medicine for over 21 years is highly rated in 50 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Pituitary Tumor, Meningioma, Hypothalamic Tumor, Endoscopic Transnasal Transsphenoidal Surgery, and Awake Craniotomy.

His clinical research consists of co-authoring 96 peer reviewed articles and participating in 3 clinical trials. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.

Graduate Institution

University Of Michigan , 2005, 2005

Residency

University of California Los Angeles , Neurosurgery , 2006 - 2011

Specialties

Neurosurgery

Licenses

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program in CA

Board Certifications

American Board Neurological Surgery

Fellowships

Harvard Medical School , 2011 - 2012

Hospital Affiliations

Saint John's Health Center
Providence Saint Joseph Medical Ctr

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
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Wellcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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Locations

Saint John's Physicians Partners
2125 Arizona Ave, Santa Monica, CA 90404
Other Locations
Saint John's Physicians Partners
5215 Torrance Blvd, Torrance, CA 90503
Saint John's Physicians Partners
501 S Buena Vista St, Burbank, CA 91505

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. Garni Barkhoudarian

How do I make an appointment with Dr. Garni Barkhoudarian?

You can book an appointment with Dr. Garni Barkhoudarian by calling their office at 310-829-8319. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.

Is Dr. Garni Barkhoudarian a top-rated expert for Endoscopic Transnasal Transsphenoidal Surgery?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Garni Barkhoudarian is classified as an Elite expert for Endoscopic Transnasal Transsphenoidal Surgery, 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. Garni Barkhoudarian specialize in?

While Dr. Garni Barkhoudarian is a Neurosurgery, they have specific expertise in Endoscopic Transnasal Transsphenoidal Surgery, Pituitary Tumor, and Meningioma. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Neurosurgery.

Does Dr. Garni Barkhoudarian participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Garni Barkhoudarian has published 96 articles and abstracts on conditions like Endoscopic Transnasal Transsphenoidal Surgery. You can view a list of Dr. Garni Barkhoudarian's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. Garni Barkhoudarian accept my insurance?

Dr. Garni Barkhoudarian accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 310-829-8319 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

Areas of Expertise

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