Summary

Dr. Ara Sahakian is a gastroenterologist and internal medicine specialist who earned his medical degree from New York Medical College. With 21 years of experience in medicine, he focuses on digestive health and comprehensive internal medicine care. Dr. Sahakian is fluent in both Spanish and English, allowing him to serve diverse patient populations throughout Los Angeles.

Based in Los Angeles, California, Dr. Sahakian practices at multiple locations within the USC Keck School of Medicine system. He specializes in treating conditions such as colon polyps, esophagitis, and cholestasis. His expertise includes performing pathology tests and surgical pathology procedures, often utilizing sedation techniques to ensure patient comfort during diagnostic examinations. Patients consistently rate Dr. Sahakian highly, giving him an average rating of 5.0 stars for his care and expertise.

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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 5
  • 21 years of experience
  • 46 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks Spanish, English
  • New York Medical College
  • 2 specialties
  • 9 areas of expertise
  • 2 board certifications
  • 3 office locations
  • Male

Office Locations

Dr. Ara Babken Sahakian has 3 locations

Usc Keck School Of Medicine

1520 San Pablo St Ste 1000Los Angeles, CA 90033
Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

Keck Hospital Of Usc

1500 San Pablo StLos Angeles, CA 90033

Keck School Of Medicine Of Usc Division Of Rheumatology

2011 Zonal AveLos Angeles, CA 90089
Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

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Dr. Ara Babken Sahakian, MDJan Seiler, APRNAshley Anderson, APRNRachel Oliver, APRN
GastroenterologyGastroenterologyGastroenterologyGastroenterology
Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients
21 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option Virtual Visit Available Virtual Visit Available Virtual Visit Available
Speaks Spanish, English Speaks English Speaks English Speaks English
Los Angeles , CAMontgomery , ALSACRAMENTO , CASACRAMENTO , CA
Med School: New York Medical College Med School: Georgia State University Med School: East Tennessee State University - Quillen College of Medicine Med School: University of South Alabama
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Ara Babken Sahakian

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
  • AARP
  • Aetna
  • Aetna - HMO
  • Alignment Health Plan
  • Alignment Health Plan - HMO
  • AltaMed Senior BuenaCare (PACE)
  • AmeriHealth
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA - HMO
  • Blue Shield of California
  • Blue Shield of California - HMO
  • Bright Health
  • CalOptima
  • Cigna
  • Commonwealth Care Alliance
  • Empire Plan
  • Harvard Pilgrim Health Care
  • Health Alliance
  • Health Net
  • Health Net - HMO
  • Health Plan of Nevada
  • HealthPartners
  • Humana
  • Humana - HMO
  • Imperial Health Plan of California
  • Inland Empire Health Plan
  • Kaiser Permanente
  • L.A. Care Health Plan
  • L.A. Care Health Plan - HMO
  • L.A. Care Health Plan - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medical Mutual
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Meritain Health
  • Molina Healthcare
  • Molina Healthcare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Optum Health
  • Oscar Health Insurance
  • SCAN Health Plan
  • SCAN Health Plan - HMO
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - HMO
  • Wellcare

Medical Specialties

Dr. Ara Babken Sahakian has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Ara Babken Sahakian has the following 9 areas of expertise

  • Abdominal Pain
  • Acid Reflux Disease (GERD)
  • Celiac Disease
  • Colonoscopy
  • Constipation
  • Hemorrhoids
  • Internal Medicine
  • Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
  • Ulcerative Colitis

Certifications, License, & Education

21 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, California, 2026, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Medical School

New York Medical CollegeGraduated in 2005

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