Summary

Dr. Ara Sahakian is a gastroenterologist and internal medicine specialist who graduated from New York Medical College. With 21 years of experience treating digestive and stomach-related conditions, he brings extensive knowledge to patient care. Dr. Sahakian is fluent in both English and Spanish.

Dr. Sahakian practices at multiple locations in Los Angeles, California, including USC Keck School of Medicine and Keck Hospital of USC. He specializes in treating colon polyps, cholestasis, and esophagitis. His expertise includes performing upper GI endoscopy, endoscopic ultrasound procedures, and laparoscopy to diagnose and treat digestive system disorders. Patients have given him an average rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.

Overview based on verified provider data

Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 5
  • 21 years of experience
  • 46 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English, Spanish
  • New York Medical College
  • 2 specialties
  • 9 areas of expertise
  • 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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21 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option Virtual Visit Available Virtual Visit Available Virtual Visit Available
Speaks English, Spanish Speaks English Speaks English Speaks English
Los Angeles , CATempe , AZSacramento , CASacramento , CA
Med School: New York Medical College Med School: Charles R Drew University Med School: East Tennessee State University - Quillen College of Medicine Med School: New York University
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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

Dr. Ara Babken Sahakian holds an expired medical license in the state of California.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an expired medical license in the state of California that expired in 2026.

Education & Training

Medical School

Graduated from New York Medical College in 2005.

NPI Number

Dr. Sahakian's NPI number is 1801018478.

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Dr. Ara Sahakian's office is located at 1520 San Pablo St Ste 1000, Los Angeles, CA, 90033.
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