Expertise in
15
conditions

Dr. Pouyan Famini

Endocrinology
Specialty Care Encino
15503 Ventura Blvd Ste 170, 
Encino, CA 
Accepting New Patients
Offers Telehealth
17 Years of Experience
Referral required
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Expertise in
15
conditions
Specialty Care Encino
15503 Ventura Blvd Ste 170, 
Encino, CA 

Overview

Pouyan Famini is an Endocrinologist practicing medicine in Encino, California. He has been practicing medicine for over 17 years.

Dr. Famini is highly rated in 15 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Thyroid Cancer, Medullary Thyroid Carcinoma, Follicular Thyroid Cancer, and Anaplastic Thyroid Cancer.

He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 5 peer reviewed articles. Dr. Famini is currently accepting new patients.

Graduate Year

2009

Specialties

Endocrinology

Licenses

Internal Medicine in CA

Hospital Affiliations

Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center
UCLA West Valley Medical Center
Santa Monica - UCLA Med Ctr & Orthopaedic Hospital

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

Insurance

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Accepted insurance plans:

Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Anthem BCBS
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  • HMO
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  • PPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield
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  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Shield of California
  • HMO
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  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
BMC HealthNet
  • HMO
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE SNP
Cambia Health Solutions
  • EPO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • PPO
CareFirst
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Change Healthcare
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Cigna
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  • HMO
  • PPO
Health Care Services Corporation
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  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
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  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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Highmark
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  • HMO
  • PPO
HMSA
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Humana
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  • INDEMNITY
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  • PPO
Independent Health
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  • POS
  • PPO
Kaiser Permanente
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  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • POS
  • PPO
LA Care
  • HMO
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
Managed Medicaid
  • OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
Mass General Brigham Health Plan
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • PPO
Medicaid
  • OTHER MEDICAID
  • STATE MEDICAID
Nippon Life
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Oscar
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Premera Blue Cross
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • PPO
SCAN Health Plan
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
Tufts
  • HMO
UnitedHealthcare
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  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Walgreens
  • MEDICARE DISCOUNT CARD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • OTHER MEDICARE
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

Specialty Care Encino
15503 Ventura Blvd Ste 170, Encino, CA 91436
Other Locations
Office
100 Medical Plz Ste 310, Los Angeles, CA 90095

Additional Areas of Focus

Dr. Famini 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.

Hypoparathyroidism
Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH)

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.

5 Total Publications

Thyroid-Stimulating Hormone (TSH)-Secreting Pituitary Macroadenoma Presenting as Biochemical Hyperthyroidism Without Clinical Symptoms: A Case Report.
Thyroid-Stimulating Hormone (TSH)-Secreting Pituitary Macroadenoma Presenting as Biochemical Hyperthyroidism Without Clinical Symptoms: A Case Report.
Journal: Cureus
Published: November 05, 2025
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Pouyan Famini

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Is Dr. Pouyan Famini a top-rated expert for Thyroid Cancer?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Pouyan Famini is classified as an Advanced expert for Thyroid Cancer, 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. Pouyan Famini specialize in?

While Dr. Pouyan Famini is a Endocrinology, they have specific expertise in Thyroid Cancer, Medullary Thyroid Carcinoma, and Follicular Thyroid Cancer. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Endocrinology.

Does Dr. Pouyan Famini participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Pouyan Famini has published 5 articles and abstracts on conditions like Thyroid Cancer. You can view a list of Dr. Pouyan Famini's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. Pouyan Famini accept my insurance?

Dr. Pouyan Famini accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 818-461-8148 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

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