Dr. Naira Kocharian, MD | LA JOLLA, CA | Neurologist

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Dr. Naira Kocharian is a neurologist who earned her medical degree from Yerevan State Medical University Named For Mkhitar Heratsi. With 27 years of experience in neurology, she brings extensive expertise to her practice. Dr. Kocharian is fluent in English.

Dr. Kocharian practices at multiple locations throughout La Jolla and Chula Vista, California, with affiliations at Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla, University of California San Diego Jacobs Medical Center, and Scripps Green Hospital. She specializes in treating back pain conditions, including back pain during pregnancy and back pain in children and teens. Her treatment approaches include physical therapy, strength training, and manual therapy to help patients manage their neurological conditions. Patients rate Dr. Kocharian 3.3 out of 5 stars on average.

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accepting new patients
3.3

21 Ratings
27 years of experience
speaks English
Yerevan State Medical University Named For Mkhitar Heratsi
8 written reviews
1 specialty
9 areas of expertise
1 board certification
5 hospital affiliations
5 office locations
Female

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Dr Kocharian has closed her La Jolla office

August 15th, 2019

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I felt utterly ignored and she would interrupt me while I was trying to explain my question and concern. I'm a young person who suffered a sensory loss and she couldn't even provide an opinion on rehab, just dismissal. Reluctant to explain my condition to me (only continued somewhat after starting a science background). She seemed annoyed dealing with me at all. Felt like she considered herself superior to her patient. My husband and I were extremely upset.

June 3rd, 2019

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She doesn’t listen. Interrupts when I ask about her treatment plan and opinion. No impressed at all.

February 4th, 2019

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She is not listening, interrupts all the time. Not focused and not concentrated on issue. Not going back. Overall bad experience.

December 21st, 2018

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Dr Kocharian is an outstanding, and I am very satisfied with the care she has given me. She takes time to listen, is very observant, and takes on all my questions and concerns. She is personable and makes me feel I am a person and not just a disease. I like her very much.

November 28th, 2018

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Took care of me in ER and hospital stay

August 26th, 2017

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Dr. Kocharian is one of the best physicians that I have met. She has real personal curiosity and care for me as a patient. I think it's really rare to meet a specialist like this who is such an advocate. Highly recommend her. Her staff help has been terrific too.

July 31st, 2015

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Dr. Kocharian treated my father during some difficult periods with Alzheimers. She is very caring and an excellent physcian.

March 1st, 2009

Senta Clinic

9850 GENESEE AVE STE 340LA JOLLA, CA 92037

Tel: (858) 750-2166

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

Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla

9888 Genesee AveLa Jolla, CA 92037

Tel: (858) 626-4123

Scripps Green Hospital

10666 N Torrey Pines RdLa Jolla, CA 92037

Tel: (858) 554-9100

Scripps Mercy Hospital Chula Vista

435 H StChula Vista, CA 91910

Tel: (619) 691-7000

University Of California San Diego Jacobs Medical Center

9300 Campus Point DrLa Jolla, CA 92037

Tel: (858) 657-7000


Dr. Naira Kocharian, MD	Dr. Belma Sadikovic, MD	Jeannine Thomas, MSPA, PA-C	Dr. Sara Zarei, MD, PhD
Neurology	Neurology	Neurology	Neurology
Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients
3.3 (21 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)
27 Years of Experience	15 Years of Experience	21 Years of Experience	8 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option	Virtual Visit Available	Virtual Visit Available	Virtual Visit Available
Speaks English	Speaks English	Speaks English, Spanish	Speaks English, Spanish, Farsi
LA JOLLA , CA	Walnut Creek, , CA	San Antonio , TX	Orange , CA
Med School: Yerevan State Medical University Named For Mkhitar Heratsi	Med School: University Of California Davis School Of Medicine	Med School: University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio	Med School: San Juan Bautista School Of Medicine
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Neurology

Alzheimer's Disease
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Multiple Sclerosis (MS)
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Medical Doctor, California, 2027, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Medical School

Yerevan State Medical University Named For Mkhitar HeratsiGraduated in 1999

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Where is Dr. Naira Kocharian's office located?: Dr. Naira Kocharian's office is located at 9850 GENESEE AVE STE 340, LA JOLLA, CA, 92037.
What languages does Dr. Naira Kocharian speak?: Dr. Naira Kocharian speaks English.
Which hospitals is Dr. Naira Kocharian affiliated with?: Dr. Naira Kocharian is affiliated with Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla, University Of California San Diego Jacobs Medical Center, Piedmont Atlanta Hospital, Scripps Mercy Hospital Chula Vista, and Scripps Green Hospital.
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