Summary

Dr. Ara Klijian treats pneumothorax, pleural empyema, and pleural effusion, and performs lung surgery and pleurectomy and decortication. He has practiced thoracic surgery and vascular surgery for 36 years. Dr. Klijian completed his residency at UCSD Medical Center and trained at Albany Medical College. He sees patients in National City and San Diego, California, and in La Mesa, California.

Overview based on verified provider data

Quick Facts

  • 36 years of experience
  • 43 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • Ucsd Medical Center
  • 2 specialties
  • 12 areas of expertise
  • 3 office locations
  • Male

Office Locations

Dr. Ara Sarkis Klijian has 3 locations

Paradise Valley Hospital

2400 E 4th StNational City, CA 91950

Dr. Ara Sarkis Klijian

3131 Berger AveSan Diego, CA 92123

Sharp Grossmont Hospital

5555 Grossmont Center DrLa Mesa, CA 91942

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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Ara Sarkis Klijian

  • Aetna
  • Aetna - HMO
  • Alignment Health Plan
  • Alignment Health Plan - HMO
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA - HMO
  • Blue Shield of California
  • Blue Shield of California - HMO
  • CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • CHAMPVA
  • Cigna
  • Cigna - PPO
  • Commonwealth Care Alliance
  • Community Health Group
  • Community Health Group - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Health Net
  • Health Net - HMO
  • Health Net - Medicaid (Managed)
  • HealthPartners
  • HealthPartners - HMO
  • Humana
  • Kaiser Permanente
  • L.A. Care Health Plan - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medi-Cal - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Mercy Care
  • Molina Healthcare
  • Molina Healthcare - Medicaid
  • Molina Healthcare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Priority Health
  • SCAN Health Plan
  • SCAN Health Plan - HMO
  • Sharp Health Plan
  • Tricare
  • Triwest Healthcare Alliance
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - HMO
  • Wellcare

Medical Specialties

Dr. Ara Sarkis Klijian has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Ara Sarkis Klijian has the following 12 areas of expertise

  • Acute Coronary Syndrome (ACS)
  • Aneurysm
  • Deep Vein Thrombosis
  • Diabetes Complications
  • Heart Block
  • High Blood Pressure (Hypertension)
  • High Cholesterol (Hypercholesterolemia)
  • Thoracic/Cardiothoracic Surgery
  • Unstable Angina
  • Varicose Veins
  • Vascular Malformations
  • Vascular Surgery

Certifications, License, & Education

36 Years Experience

Dr. Ara Sarkis Klijian holds an active medical license in the state of California.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an active medical license in the state of California that expires in 2027.

Education & Training

Residency

Completed their residency at Ucsd Medical Center.

Medical School

Graduated from Albany Medical College and Albany Medical College in 1990.

NPI Number

Dr. Klijian's NPI number is 1831134162.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Dr. Ara Klijian's office located?
Dr. Ara Klijian's office is located at 2400 E 4th St, National City, CA, 91950.
Does Dr. Ara Klijian accept my insurance?
You can see the insurance plans that Dr. Ara Klijian accepts on their Vitals profile.
Does Dr. Ara Klijian accept virtual/telehealth appointments?
Dr. Ara Klijian has not indicated that they accept virtual/teleheatlh appointments. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.
Is Dr. Ara Klijian accepting new patients?
Dr. Ara Klijian has not indicated that they accept new patients. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.
What languages does Dr. Ara Klijian speak?
Dr. Ara Klijian speaks English.

Data Sources

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  • NPPES NPI Registry
  • State medical licensing boards

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