Summary

Dr. Ashkan Ara is a rheumatologist and internal medicine physician who brings 17 years of experience to treating patients with complex autoimmune and inflammatory conditions. He earned his medical degree from Iran University of Medical Sciences and has dedicated his career to helping patients manage conditions that affect the joints, muscles, and immune system.

Dr. Ara practices at locations in Los Angeles and Long Beach, providing comprehensive care for patients with systemic lupus erythematosus, rheumatoid arthritis, and joint pain. His expertise includes performing specialized immunology and serology testing to diagnose autoimmune diseases. He also conducts immunoglobulin testing to evaluate immune system function and help guide treatment decisions for his patients.

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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 17 years of experience
  • 22 insurance plans accepted
  • Iran University Of Medical Sciences (Iums)
  • 2 specialties
  • 1 area of expertise
  • 2 office locations
  • Male

Office Locations

Dr. Ashkan Foad Ara has 2 locations

Westwood Specialty Care

200 Medical Plzste 365-BLos Angeles, CA 90095
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

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Dr. Ashkan Foad Ara, MDDr. Grzegorz Majcher, MDDr. Ali Golshan, MD, MBADr. Thet Thet Aung, MD
RheumatologyNephrologyVascular & Interventional RadiologyNephrology
Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients
2.8 
4.3 
17 Years of Experience 37 Years of Experience 19 Years of Experience 19 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English, Polish Speaks Tagalog, Spanish Speaks English
Los Angeles , CATorrance , CABeverly Hills , CALos Angeles , CA
Med School: Iran University Of Medical Sciences (Iums) Med School: Pomorski Uniwersytet Medyczny W Szczecinie Med School: David Geffen School Of Medicine At Ucla Med School: University Of Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Ashkan Foad Ara

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
  • Aetna
  • Aetna - HMO
  • AltaMed Senior BuenaCare (PACE)
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA - HMO
  • Blue Shield of California
  • Blue Shield of California - HMO
  • Cigna
  • Health Net - HMO
  • L.A. Care Health Plan
  • L.A. Care Health Plan - HMO
  • L.A. Care Health Plan - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medical Mutual
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Molina Healthcare
  • SCAN Health Plan
  • SCAN Health Plan - HMO
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - HMO

Medical Specialties

Dr. Ashkan Foad Ara has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Ashkan Foad Ara has the following area of expertise

  • Internal Medicine

Certifications, License, & Education

17 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, California, 2027, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Medical School

Iran University Of Medical Sciences (Iums)Graduated in 2009

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Dr. Ashkan Ara's office is located at 200 Medical Plzste 365-B, Los Angeles, CA, 90095.

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