Summary

Dr. Ara Tilkian is a cardiovascular disease specialist with additional expertise in interventional cardiology, bringing 56 years of extensive experience to his practice. He earned his medical degree from the University of Illinois at Chicago College of Medicine and completed his residency at the prestigious Stanford University School of Medicine. Dr. Tilkian is fluent in Spanish and Chinese, enabling him to serve diverse patient populations in their preferred language.

Dr. Tilkian practices at Providence Holy Cross Medical Center in Mission Hills, California, and maintains hospital affiliations with Providence Cedars Sinai Tarzana Medical Center. His clinical expertise focuses on managing high blood pressure conditions, including hypertensive emergencies and pediatric hypertension cases. He performs essential cardiac diagnostic procedures such as electrocardiograms, contrast echocardiography, and dobutamine stress echocardiograms to evaluate heart function and detect cardiovascular problems. Patients consistently rate Dr. Tilkian's care highly, giving him a perfect 5.0 average rating.
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Quick Facts

  • 5
  • 56 years of experience
  • 44 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks Spanish, Chinese
  • Stanford University School Of Medicine
  • 2 written reviews
  • 2 specialties
  • 17 areas of expertise
  • 2 board certifications
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location
  • Male

Office Location

Providence Holy Cross Medical Center

15031 Rinaldi StMission Hills, CA 91345

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Cardiovascular DiseaseCardiovascular DiseaseCardiovascular DiseaseNurse Practitioner
Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients
4.5 
56 Years of Experience 23 Years of Experience 16 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option Virtual Visit Available No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks Spanish, Chinese Speaks English Speaks English, Hindi Speaks English
Mission Hills , CAEncino , CAWinter Park , FLWest Hollywood , CA
Med School: University Of Illinois At Chicago College Of Medicine Med School: Yale University School Of Medicine Med School: New York Medical College
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Ara Garabed Tilkian

  • Aetna
  • Aetna - HMO
  • 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
  • Brand New Day
  • CalOptima
  • CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • CareMore
  • Cigna
  • EmblemHealth
  • GEHA
  • Health Alliance
  • Health Net
  • Health Net - HMO
  • Humana
  • Humana - HMO
  • Kaiser Permanente
  • L.A. Care Health Plan
  • L.A. Care Health Plan - HMO
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Meritain Health
  • Molina Healthcare
  • Molina Healthcare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Optum Health
  • Oscar Health Insurance
  • Providence Health Plans
  • SCAN Health Plan
  • SCAN Health Plan - HMO
  • Sierra Health and Life
  • STLDentalPlan| LLC
  • Three Rivers Providers Network (TRPN) - HMO
  • Tricare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - HMO
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare
  • Wellcare

Medical Specialties

Dr. Ara Garabed Tilkian has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Ara Garabed Tilkian has the following 17 areas of expertise

  • Acute Coronary Syndrome (ACS)
  • Arrhythmia
  • Atherosclerosis
  • Blood Clot
  • Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
  • Heart Attack
  • Heart Block
  • Heart Catheterization
  • Heart Diseases
  • Heart Failure
  • High Blood Pressure (Hypertension)
  • High Cholesterol
  • High Cholesterol (Hypercholesterolemia)
  • Hypertension
  • Interventional Cardiology
  • Stroke
  • Unstable Angina

Certifications, License, & Education

56 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, California, 2026, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

Stanford University School Of Medicine

Medical School

University Of Illinois At Chicago College Of MedicineGraduated in 1970

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Dr. Ara Tilkian's office located?
Dr. Ara Tilkian's office is located at 15031 Rinaldi St, Mission Hills, CA, 91345.
What languages does Dr. Ara Tilkian speak?
Dr. Ara Tilkian speaks Spanish and Chinese.
Is Dr. Ara Tilkian accepting new patients?
Dr. Ara Tilkian has not indicated that they accept new patients. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.
How can I make an appointment with Dr. Ara Tilkian?
You can find contact information for Dr. Ara Tilkian here on Vitals.
Does Dr. Ara Tilkian accept virtual/telehealth appointments?
Dr. Ara Tilkian has not indicated that they accept virtual/teleheatlh appointments. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.

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