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Rafael Avakyan, MD

Rafael Avakyan, MD

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Specialty

Internal Medicine

Languages

English

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71 reviews

    • Reviewed on May 30, 2026
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    very informative

    • Reviewed on May 29, 2026
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    He is very good, but his office on Fair Oaks is terrible.

    • Reviewed on May 29, 2026
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    Heard my explanation with full attention to detail

    • Reviewed on May 23, 2026
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    Dr. Avakyan is a kind and knowledgeable physician. Inspires confidence with his kindness and obvious concern. Very satisfied.

    • Reviewed on May 22, 2026
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    He is an asset to your organization. He is very gentle and knowledgeable.

    • Reviewed on May 15, 2026
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    Caring and kindness

    • Reviewed on Apr 21, 2026
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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)

    • Reviewed on Mar 26, 2026
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    Everything a Dr. should be.

    • Reviewed on Mar 22, 2026
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    Dr. Avakyan is knowledgeable and compassionate, and takes the time to talk about important issues.

    • Reviewed on Mar 21, 2026
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    He seems to listen to me.

    • Reviewed on Mar 20, 2026
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    Needs to have compassion towards patients.

    • Reviewed on Mar 19, 2026
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    Great doctor very thorough

    • Reviewed on Mar 18, 2026
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    Dr. Avakyan did a great job in my annual physical. He was thorough, efficient and allowed me to ask questions.

    • Reviewed on Mar 17, 2026
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    Very professional, caring, concerned.

    • Reviewed on Mar 15, 2026
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    Dr. Avakyan is a valued physician who provide person-centered medical care, listens attentively to his patients' concerns and questions, provides needed referrals when appropriate, is an ethical professional, and is very hard working and very thorough medical professional.

    • Reviewed on Mar 15, 2026
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    Many decades of great care.

    • Reviewed on Mar 14, 2026
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    I felt a little walked over in our appointment

    • Reviewed on Mar 5, 2026
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    Good information on my problem

    • Reviewed on Mar 2, 2026
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    Kind and concerned

    • Reviewed on Feb 16, 2026
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    Respectful, courteous, informed, knowledgeable

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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

    Employed or contracted

    Employed

    Network Name

    OptumCare HealthCarePartners California

    NPI

    1629024393

    Hospital affiliations

    Adventist Health Glendale

  • Medical School

    • Yerevan State Medical University

      1974

    Residency

    • North Shore University Hospital

      Internal Medicine

      2001

    Internship

    • Flushing Hospital and Medical Ctr.

      2000