Summary

Dr. Garni Barkhoudarian is a neurosurgeon who specializes in treating complex brain and spinal conditions. They completed medical school at the University of Michigan Medical School and continued training with a residency at UCLA Medical Center. With 21 years of experience in neurosurgery, Dr. Barkhoudarian speaks both Armenian and English.

Dr. Barkhoudarian practices at the Pacific Neuroscience Institute in Santa Monica, California, and maintains hospital privileges at Olive View UCLA Medical Center. They focus on treating benign brain tumors and meningiomas, as well as hydrocephalus in both adult and pediatric patients. Their surgical expertise includes brain tumor removal and cerebrospinal fluid treatments. Patients have given Dr. Barkhoudarian an average rating of 5.0 on Vitals.

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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 5
  • 21 years of experience
  • 52 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks Armenian, English
  • Ucla Medical Center
  • 3 written reviews
  • 3 specialties
  • 14 areas of expertise
  • 1 board certification
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location

Office Location

Pacific Neuroscience Institute

2125 Arizona AveSanta Monica, CA 90404
Mon8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:30 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

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NeurologyNeurologyNeurologyNeurology
Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients
21 Years of Experience 21 Years of Experience 15 Years of Experience 14 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option Virtual Visit Available Virtual Visit Available Virtual Visit Available
Speaks Armenian, English Speaks English, Spanish Speaks English Speaks English, Spanish
Santa Monica , CASan Antonio , TXWalnut Creek, , CALos Altos , CA
Med School: University Of Michigan Medical School Med School: University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio Med School: University Of California Davis School Of Medicine Med School: Columbia University Presbyterian Hospital - New York, NY
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Garni Barkhoudarian

  • Accepts Medicaid
  • AARP
  • Aetna
  • Aetna - HMO
  • Aetna - Medicare
  • AltaMed Senior BuenaCare (PACE)
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA - HMO
  • Blue Shield of California
  • Blue Shield of California - HMO
  • CalOptima
  • CHAMPVA - HMO
  • Cigna
  • Cigna - PPO
  • Health Net
  • Health Net - HMO
  • Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey
  • Humana
  • Humana - HMO
  • Imperial Health Plan of California
  • Inland Empire Health Plan
  • Kaiser Permanente
  • Kaiser Permanente - Medicaid (Managed)
  • L.A. Care Health Plan
  • L.A. Care Health Plan - HMO
  • L.A. Care Health Plan - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medi-Cal - Medicaid (HMO Plans)
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Meritain Health
  • Molina Healthcare
  • Molina Healthcare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Optima Health - Medicaid
  • Oscar Health Insurance
  • Oscar Health Insurance - HMO
  • Priority Health
  • Providence Health Plans
  • SCAN Health Plan
  • SCAN Health Plan - HMO
  • Sharp Health Plan
  • STLDentalPlan| LLC
  • Three Rivers Providers Network (TRPN) - HMO
  • Tricare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - HMO
  • UnitedHealthcare - PPO
  • Wellcare

Medical Specialties

Dr. Garni Barkhoudarian has the following 3 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Garni Barkhoudarian has the following 14 areas of expertise

  • Aneurysm
  • Brain Surgery
  • Brain Tumor
  • Craniotomy
  • Facial Nerve Pain (Trigeminal Neuralgia)
  • General Surgeon
  • Glioblastoma
  • Head Trauma (Craniocerebral Trauma)
  • Hemifacial Spasm
  • Laminectomy
  • Neuroendoscopy
  • Neurologist
  • Primary Headache Disorders
  • Stroke

Certifications, License, & Education

21 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, California, 2026, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

Ucla Medical Center

Medical School

University Of Michigan Medical SchoolGraduated in 2005

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dr. Garni Barkhoudarian accepting new patients?
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Does Dr. Garni Barkhoudarian accept my insurance?
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Which hospitals is Dr. Garni Barkhoudarian affiliated with?
Dr. Garni Barkhoudarian is affiliated with Olive View Ucla Medical Center.
Where is Dr. Garni Barkhoudarian's office located?
Dr. Garni Barkhoudarian's office is located at 2125 Arizona Ave, Santa Monica, CA, 90404.
Does Dr. Garni Barkhoudarian accept virtual/telehealth appointments?
Dr. Garni Barkhoudarian has not indicated that they accept virtual/teleheatlh appointments. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.

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