Summary

Dr. Garabed Nishanian is a vascular surgeon with 34 years of experience treating conditions affecting blood vessels throughout the body. He earned his medical degree from Tulane University School of Medicine in New Orleans and completed his residency at LA County Harbor UCLA Medical Center. Dr. Nishanian pursued specialized fellowship training in vascular surgery through Southern California Kaiser Permanente Medical Group and completed additional training in general surgery at Kaiser Foundation Hospital of Los Angeles. He holds certifications in both vascular surgery and general surgery from the American Board of Surgery and communicates with patients in English.

Dr. Nishanian practices at the Vascular and Endovascular Institute in Irvine, California, and maintains hospital privileges at Hoag Hospital Irvine. His expertise focuses on treating varicose veins and venous insufficiency, conditions that affect blood flow in the legs and can cause discomfort or skin changes. He also addresses stasis dermatitis, a skin condition related to poor circulation. Dr. Nishanian performs diagnostic procedures including Doppler ultrasound to assess blood flow, carotid artery ultrasound to evaluate neck vessels, and ankle-brachial index tests to check circulation in the legs. Patients rate him 5.0 out of 5 stars on average for his care.
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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 5
  • 34 years of experience
  • 37 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • La Co Harbor Ucla Med Ctr, Vascular Surgery S Ca Kaiser Permanente Md Grp, General Surgery Kaiser Fndn Hosp Of La, General Surgery
  • 2 written reviews
  • 1 specialty
  • 8 areas of expertise
  • 1 board certification
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location
  • Male

Patients’ Perspective

  • Gave an accurate diagnosis
  • Had a good bedside manner
  • Spent time with me

Office Location

Vascular and Endovascular Institute

16100 Sand Canyon Ave Ste 350Irvine, CA 92618

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Speaks English Speaks Arabic, Spanish Speaks English Speaks English, Spanish
Irvine , CALaguna Hills , CALong Beach , CASanta Ana , CA
Med School: Tulane Univ Sch of Med, New Orleans La Med School: Univ Of Saskatchewan Coll Of Med Med School: Keck School Of Medicine Of The University Of Southern California Med School: Vanderbilt University School Of Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Garabed Parunag Nishanian

  • AARP
  • Aetna
  • Aetna - HMO
  • Alignment Health Plan
  • Alignment Health Plan - HMO
  • AltaMed Senior BuenaCare (PACE)
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA - HMO
  • Blue Shield of California
  • Blue Shield of California - HMO
  • Brand New Day
  • Bright Health
  • CalOptima
  • CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield
  • Cigna
  • Health Alliance
  • Health Net
  • Health Net - HMO
  • 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
  • Magellan Health
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Meritain Health
  • Molina Healthcare
  • Oscar Health Insurance
  • SCAN Health Plan
  • SCAN Health Plan - HMO
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - HMO
  • Wellcare

Medical Specialties

Garabed Parunag Nishanian has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Garabed Parunag Nishanian has the following 8 areas of expertise

  • Aneurysm
  • Carotid Artery Diseases (CAD)
  • Deep Vein Thrombosis
  • Diabetes Complications
  • Laproscopic Surgery (Laparoscopy)
  • Reperfusion Injury
  • Varicose Veins
  • Vascular Malformations

Certifications, License, & Education

34 Years Experience

Garabed Parunag Nishanian holds an expired medical license in the state of California. They are board certified in Vascular Surgery and Surgery by the American Board of Surgery.

Board Certifications

Board certified in Vascular Surgery by the American Board of Surgery and board certified in Surgery by the American Board of Surgery.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an expired medical license in the state of California that expired in 2025.

Education & Training

Residency

Completed their residency at La Co Harbor Ucla Med Ctr, Vascular Surgery S Ca Kaiser Permanente Md Grp, General Surgery Kaiser Fndn Hosp Of La, General Surgery and La County Harbor UCLA Med Center.

Medical School

Graduated from Tulane Univ Sch of Med, New Orleans La in 1992.

NPI Number

Garabed Parunag Nishanian's NPI number is 1336297290.

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Where is Garabed Nishanian's office located?
Garabed Nishanian's office is located at 16100 Sand Canyon Ave Ste 350, Irvine, CA, 92618.
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What languages does Garabed Nishanian speak?
Garabed Nishanian speaks English.

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