Expertise in
15
conditions

Dr. Peyman Benharash

Thoracic Surgery
Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center
757 Westwood Plz, 
Los Angeles, CA 
Clinical Trials:Currently Recruiting for 1 Trial
Expertise in
15
conditions
Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center
757 Westwood Plz, 
Los Angeles, CA 

Overview

Peyman Benharash is a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California.

Dr. Benharash is highly rated in 15 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cardiogenic Shock, Gallbladder Disease, Aortic Valve Stenosis, Gallbladder Removal, and Heart Bypass Surgery.

He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 569 peer reviewed articles and participating in 1 clinical trial.

Specialties

Thoracic Surgery

Licenses

Surgery in CA

Hospital Affiliations

Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center
Saint John's Health Center
UCLA West Valley Medical Center

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

Insurance

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

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Accepted insurance plans:

Anthem BCBS
  • 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
Medicaid
  • OTHER MEDICAID
  • STATE MEDICAID
SCAN Health Plan
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO

Locations

Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center
757 Westwood Plz, Los Angeles, CA 90095

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.

1 Clinical Trials

A Prospective, Multicenter, Randomized, Controlled Pivotal Trial to Evaluate the Safety and Effectiveness of Transcatheter Tricuspid Valve Repair With the Edwards PASCAL Transcatheter Valve Repair System and Optimal Medical Therapy (OMT) Compared to OMT Alone in Patients With Tricuspid Regurgitation
A Prospective, Multicenter, Randomized, Controlled Pivotal Trial to Evaluate the Safety and Effectiveness of Transcatheter Tricuspid Valve Repair With the Edwards PASCAL Transcatheter Valve Repair System and Optimal Medical Therapy (OMT) Compared to OMT Alone in Patients With Tricuspid Regurgitation
Enrollment Status: Recruiting
Publish Date: July 06, 2026
Intervention Type: Device, Drug
Study Phase: Not Applicable

569 Total Publications

FAP-Directed CAR-NKT Cells for Multi-Target Suppression of Atherosclerotic Progression.
FAP-Directed CAR-NKT Cells for Multi-Target Suppression of Atherosclerotic Progression.
Journal: Circulation research
Published: August 25, 2026
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100 UCLA Medical Plz Ste 630, 
Los Angeles, CA 
 (0.6 miles away)
310-825-9011
Languages Spoken:
English
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Peyman Benharash

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You can book an appointment with Dr. Peyman Benharash by calling their office at 310-825-9111. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.

Is Dr. Peyman Benharash a top-rated expert for Gallbladder Removal?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Peyman Benharash is classified as an Elite expert for Gallbladder Removal, 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. Peyman Benharash specialize in?

While Dr. Peyman Benharash is a Thoracic Surgery, they have specific expertise in Gallbladder Removal, Heart Bypass Surgery, and Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG). MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Thoracic Surgery.

Does Dr. Peyman Benharash participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Peyman Benharash has published 569 articles and abstracts on conditions like Gallbladder Removal. You can view a list of Dr. Peyman Benharash's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. Peyman Benharash accept my insurance?

Dr. Peyman Benharash accepts most major insurance plans, including Anthem BCBS and Blue Shield of California. We recommend calling the office directly at 310-825-9111 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

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