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Summary
Dr. Christopher Metchnikoff is an internal medicine physician who also specializes in hospice and palliative medicine. He earned his medical degree from the University of California San Francisco School of Medicine and completed his residency at UCLA Medical Center. With 18 years of experience in medicine, Dr. Metchnikoff brings extensive knowledge to caring for patients with complex medical conditions.
Dr. Metchnikoff practices at Olive View UCLA Medical Center in Sylmar, California. He focuses on treating patients with advanced cancer and esophageal cancer, providing compassionate care during challenging times. His expertise includes managing atrial fibrillation and offering virtual care consultations for patient convenience.
Dr. Metchnikoff practices at Olive View UCLA Medical Center in Sylmar, California. He focuses on treating patients with advanced cancer and esophageal cancer, providing compassionate care during challenging times. His expertise includes managing atrial fibrillation and offering virtual care consultations for patient convenience.
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Quick Facts
- 18 years of experience
- 3 insurance plans accepted
- Ucla Medical Center
- 2 specialties
- 8 areas of expertise
- 2 board certifications
- 1 hospital affiliation
- 1 office location
- Male
Office Location
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| Internal Medicine | Internal Medicine | Internal Medicine | Internal Medicine |
| Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | |
| 18 Years of Experience | 15 Years of Experience | 12 Years of Experience | 17 Years of Experience |
| No Virtual Visit Option | Virtual Visit Available | Virtual Visit Available | Virtual Visit Available |
| Speaks English, Tamil | |||
| Sylmar , CA | Diamond Bar , CA | Palo Alto , CA | Upland , CA |
| Med School: University Of California San Francisco School Of Medicine | Med School: University Of Damascus Faculty Of Medicine | Med School: Bassett Medical Center - Cooperstown, New York | Med School: University Of Aleppo Faculty Of Medicine |
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Christopher Lee Metchnikoff
Medical Specialties
Dr. Christopher Lee Metchnikoff has the following 2 specialties
Specialty Expertise
Dr. Christopher Lee Metchnikoff has the following 8 areas of expertise
Certifications, License, & Education
18 Years Experience
Dr. Christopher Lee Metchnikoff holds a probation medical license in the state of California.
Medical License
Medical Doctor with a probation medical license in the state of California that expired in 2025.
Education & Training
Residency
Completed their residency at Ucla Medical Center.
Medical School
Graduated from University Of California San Francisco School Of Medicine in 2012 and UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA AT SAN FRANCISCO SCHOOL OF DENTISTRY in 2008.
NPI Number
Dr. Metchnikoff's NPI number is 1023365939.
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- Which hospitals is Dr. Christopher Lee Metchnikoff affiliated with?
- Dr. Christopher Lee Metchnikoff is affiliated with Olive View Ucla Medical Center.
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