Dr. Ara Sarkis Klijian, MD

Dr. Ara Klijian is a thoracic and vascular surgeon with 36 years of experience treating complex conditions of the chest and blood vessels. He earned his medical degree from Albany Medical College and completed his residency at UCSD Medical Center. His extensive training has equipped him to handle intricate surgical procedures involving the lungs, chest cavity, and vascular system. Dr. Klijian speaks English and brings more than three decades of surgical expertise to his practice.

Dr. Klijian practices at multiple locations throughout San Diego County, including National City, San Diego, and La Mesa. He specializes in treating conditions such as collapsed lung, infected fluid around the lungs, and fluid buildup in the chest cavity. His surgical expertise includes lung surgery and procedures to remove scar tissue from around the lungs. He also utilizes advanced imaging techniques like CT scans to help diagnose and plan treatment for his patients.