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Rafael Avakyan, MD
Optum Provider
Specialty
Internal Medicine
Languages
English
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He is a thorough and honest practitioner.
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He’s retiring
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He is an exceptional physician whose goal is to keep you well and thriving. He is patient and kind and I’m lucky to have him as my Dr.
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He is polite, professional and kind.
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Showed interest in my health
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Dr. Avakyan is caring and listens to all my concerns.
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He is skilled and very helpful
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very informative
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He is very good, but his office on Fair Oaks is terrible.
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Heard my explanation with full attention to detail
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Dr. Avakyan is a kind and knowledgeable physician. Inspires confidence with his kindness and obvious concern. Very satisfied.
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He is an asset to your organization. He is very gentle and knowledgeable.
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Caring and kindness
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I do not have many requests and do not see him often , and he seemed caring and in the past he usually complied when i asked for blood tests or physical therapy etc.. but lately I found him not supportive with concerns I had and had to insist to have some tests done (unusual fatigue, heart concerns etc)
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Everything a Dr. should be.
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Dr. Avakyan is knowledgeable and compassionate, and takes the time to talk about important issues.
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He seems to listen to me.
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Needs to have compassion towards patients.
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Great doctor very thorough
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Dr. Avakyan did a great job in my annual physical. He was thorough, efficient and allowed me to ask questions.
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About Rafael Avakyan, MD
Rafael Avakyan, MD, is board certified in internal medicine. He earned his medical degree from Yerevan State Medical University in Armenia. Dr. Avakyan completed his internship at Flushing Hospital Medical Center and his residency at North Shore University Hospital, both in New York. He is experienced in drug and alcohol detoxification. Dr. Avakyan is described as a great listener who always gives priority to his patients' needs. He enjoys classical music, poetry, and traveling. In addition to English, he speaks fluent Russian and Armenian.Gender
Male
Licenses
CA, A84288
Network Name
OptumCare HealthCarePartners California
Hospital affiliations
Adventist Health Glendale
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Education
Medical School
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Yerevan State Medical University
1974
Residency
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North Shore University Hospital
Internal Medicine
2001
Internship
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Flushing Hospital and Medical Ctr.
2000
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