Patient Rating
4.7out of 5
95 Ratings
19 Comments

Ara Sahakian, MD

Gastroenterology, Esophageal and Foregut Disorders, Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgery
Accepting New Patients

Locations

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place
1510 San Pablo St., Los Angeles, CA 90033
schedule

Monday - Friday

8 a.m. - 5 p.m.

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place
1510 San Pablo St. HC1 - Suite 200 HC1 - Suite 200, Los Angeles, CA 90033
phone

Provider Details

Languages Spoken
English, Spanish
Gender
Male
About Ara Sahakian, MD
Dr. Sahakian is a board certified gastroenterologist with specialized training in advanced endoscopic techniques and medical treatment of complex biliary and pancreatic disorders. He completed his gastroenterology fellowship at Yale University, where he was awarded the Samuel Kushlan award in 2012 as the most outstanding fellow of his class. After his gastroenterology fellowship, Dr. Sahakian spent an additional year at Yale to complete his advanced endoscopy fellowship. During this time he trained with renowned experts in the field, gaining extensive experience in advanced endoscopic procedures, such as endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP), undoscopic ultrasound (EUS) and endoscopic mucosal resection (EMR). Dr. Sahakian also has a special interest in endoscopic removal of mucosal tumors of the GI tract. He spent one month at the National Cancer Center in Japan to acquire specialized training in Endoscopic Mucosal Resection (EMR) and Endoscopic Submucosal Dissection (ESD), an exciting new technique used to remove large superficial gastrointestinal tumors all in one piece. His research interests include quality and training in endoscopic procedures, evaluation and resection of large colon polyps, and maximizing the efficiency of EUS guided fine needle aspiration. Dr. Sahakian has also authored the chapter on ERCP in pregnancy in a prominent ERCP textbook and has published several peer-reviewed research papers in well-known journals.

Experience

Specialties
  • Gastroenterology
  • Esophageal and Foregut Disorders
  • Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgery
Areas of Focus
Advanced endoscopic techniques and medical treatment of complex biliary and pancreatic disorders.
Academic Title
Assistant Professor of Clinical Medicine

Insurances Accepted

Note: Please contact the practice directly to confirm your health plan is accepted.

Benefits among health plans and employers vary. Please contact your health plan to verify benefits and network providers for specific products. It is important to note that not all of our providers participate in all of a health plan's products or networks.

  • Aetna
  • Watchtower
  • Medicare
  • Health Net
  • Presbyterian Intercommunity Hospital
  • Health Net Covered California
  • Anthem Blue Cross Covered California
  • TriWest Healthcare Alliance (UHC)
  • Beech Street Corporation /WC
  • Interplan
  • ChoiceCare Network
  • Anthem Blue Cross Prudent Buyer
  • Blue Shield Covered California
  • Blue Shield of California
  • Health Plans of Nevada
  • CIGNA
  • Kern Health Systems
  • Laundry and Dry Cleaning Workers Health & Welfare
  • Coventry Health Care
  • Marian Health Services
  • MultiPlan
  • First Health
  • NEXT
  • Pacificare
  • GEHA
  • Private Health Care Systems
  • Great-West Healthcare of California, Inc.
  • Take Care (GUAM)
  • Brand New Day
  • Union Roofers Health & Welfare Fund
  • United Healthcare
  • USC Network

Ratings and Reviews

Patient Rating
4.7out of 5
95 Ratings
19 Comments
  • Provider Explanations Easy to Understand
  • Provider Gave Easy to Understand Instructions
  • Provider Showed Respect
  • Provider Listened Carefully
  • Provider Knew Medical History
  • Provider Spent Enough Time
4.7out of 5(95 Ratings, 19 Comments)
Jan 30, 2025

Very good


Jan 23, 2025

Consult with new (to me) Dr Sahakian. He was excellent at listening, making comments and went through a lab work I had had done in desert. He was though, friendly and I'd definitely recommend him


Jan 21, 2025

Good job


Jan 21, 2025

It was an experience that I had not had before, the doctor was interested and spoke my language, which facilitated my biopsy and returned later to give me very precise explanations, I congratulate him!!


Jan 9, 2025

Dr Sahakian was great. Help spent a lot of time with me, answered all my questions and was extremely patient during my visit.


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