excellent GP doctor, great bedside manor, kind & listens to you. She really helped my fear of doctors, bloodwork, etc. and it just really feels like she's always looking out for you. couldn't recommend Dr. Avakian more. read more

I have been a patient of Dr. Avakina since 2008, she has been there through lots of dramatic medical history. She takes time with each patients, listens and provides excellent medical care. I am so grateful to have such an excellent doctor in my corner and in my speed dial. read more

I live in a constant fear of Dr. Avakian retiring. I've been seeing her for several years now, and I can't recommend her highly enough. From the moment you walk into the office, you're treated with kindness, respect, and genuine care. Dr. Avakian takes the time to listen attentively, explains everything clearly, and never makes you feel rushed. She truly go above and beyond to ensure you feel heard, informed, and comfortable with your care plan. She is direct and no nonsense and follows up after each and every visit. Whether it's a routine check-up or something more complex, I always leave feeling confident that I'm in good hands. The staff is also wonderful--friendly, organized, and efficient, which makes scheduling and follow-ups easy and stress-free. If you're looking for a compassionate, knowledgeable, and trustworthy GP, Dr. Avakian is the one. I feel incredibly lucky to have found her! read more

I've been a patient of Dr. Avakian's for 20+ years and I can honestly say she's been an incredible part of my healthcare journey. She's consistently attentive, thorough and truly cares about keeping me on top of my health. Whenever I've needed a specialist, she's been proactive and reliable in making the right referrals. Her communication style is direct and to the point, which I personally value. She's also curious and asks the right questions. Never any judgement. I highly recommend her. read more

Best doctor & staff we have ever had the pleasure to discover! #Love Fabulous communication, professional, timely, kind, intelligent, polite, friendly.... #ABlessing read more

Recently moved to Los Angeles and found Dr. Avakian in my search for a new primary care physician. To say I am impressed by her dedication & responsiveness would be an understatement! I recently went in to do a physical and have been experiencing some night nausea & vomiting, so I did the works -- urine sample, bloodwork, PAP smear -- to make sure nothing serious was wrong; I even noticed she turned the little space heater on for me in the room when we were doing my PAP assuming I was cold from being unclothed (probably overlooked by most, but I do run cold normally & appreciate the little things like that). Dr. Avakian called me 3 separate times as the results had come back to go over them and to assure me everything had come back normal. She's aware I'm also seeing a gastroenterologist for the nausea/vomiting, but ordered a gallstone ultrasound as well just to be sure. It's rare to find a doctor that has your health top of mind & I feel grateful to have found her! read more

The Dr. is never available and the staff is rude. Don't come here. The care is mediocre.

THE BEST DR. in the World. Dr. Avakian has been my primary Doctor for the past 7 years or more, and shall remain my Doctor for as long as she will have me. She is thorough, beyond intelligent, super knowledgeable when it comes to medicine and most importantly filled with compassion and understanding for her patients. As for her staff, they are equally amazing, Jessy and Laura are beyond professional and go above and beyond for every one of their patients. Thank you Dr. Avakian and Staff. read more

Dr. Avakian is a no frills no BS kind of doctor, and I really love and appreciate her. She's funny and sarcastic (in a good way) and her bedside manner works for me because I like direct no nonsense people. If you like to be coddled or sugar-coated medical advice, she might not be the best fit for you. She's always been there when I really need a her - notably after hours and on weekends - and her medical knowledge, quick thinking, and calm reassuring presence has saved me from unnecessary trips to the ER on more than one occasion. Please never retire!!! read more

Dr. Avakian and her staff are thoughful and caring. Never a wait, always helpful, detailed oriented and an excellent library of physicians to referral one for specialized care if needed. Dr. Avakian is an old school physician who really listens and cares about her patients. Highly recommended. read more

Even though she's listed on the Medicare website as accepting Medicare, she doesn't. Another doctor who's no longer interested in treating patients over 65 so beware. read more

This is a 5 star doctor all the way! She is so lovely, patient and really takes her time. I was whisked in and spoke with Dr. Avakian before I even finished my new patient paperwork. I assume this is not typical but it was a lovely first impression! She asked several times if had any questions or concerns. For a primary doctor it's important to me that I feel comfortable to talk and not feel rushed and unworthy of their time which sadly has been my experience in the past. I see why so many people have wonderful things to say and I will continue to spread the good rumors. She is a great as they say! read more

Sufficient, but impersonal. Not something I love about a doctor. I gave her three tries and she's just not for me. The biggest issue I had was that I called in to ask a question about a medication I was taking and when she called me back she was looking at a different patient's file with the same first name. read more

Dr. Avakian is an excellent diagnostician. She may tell it like it is, but the tough love is exactly that: love. She comes from a place of sincere care and is always working with her patients on a care plan that makes sense for their lifestyles. Too many doctors want to tell you what to change or cut out of your life. Dr. Avakian works with you on your goals and the realistic aspects of what you're not willing to compromise on. I'm personally grateful to her for taking care of every member of my family. She's always looking out for the latest treatments, the best specialists, and the optimal preventive care. She gets to know her patients and their family history; she doesn't just read your chart 30 seconds before she sees you. And that makes all the difference. She genuinely cares about my wellbeing and I couldn't ask for more. read more

Skip this doctor and her office. The office staff is very rude and not accommodating at all, to be honest they all seem depressed and like they hate their jobs. The doctor just speaks about herself the entire appointment rather than addressing patient concerns. She is super dismissive to any concern I bring up. I used to like her straightforward nature but the lack of care one receives at this office is gross. I am not sure why anyone in this office works in the medical field? It can't be to actually help people. I can not wait to be in a new practice. read more

Literally the worst doctor I've ever been to. All the other reviews that call her 'abrasive' are spot on! After having an appt with her I have been hesitant to book with ANY doctor after her dismissive, minimizing, rude, insensitive care. She considered my symptoms for 30 seconds before she shrugged, said she had no idea and wrote down a referral in case it got worse. I just can't get over how terrible my experience with her was and it has colored my willingness to get care elsewhere. Avoid at all costs.. read more

I met Dr. Avakian many years ago, after moving to LA and having tried a couple of doctors who made me feel i was one of many in the assembly line. I knew after the first visit, that i did finally found a physician i could trust. Dr. Avakian is a good listener, who sees patients as human beings with a life that cannot possibly be reduced to a checklist. She always makes herself available if needed, and put her patients first. In all these years, she has helped me through various ups and downs and introduced me to like-minded specialists who have never disappointed me. In essence, Dr. Avakian is a REAL doctor. Someone who truly cares. I cannot recommend enough. read more

I am at a loss for words. I've been seeing Dr. Avakian for about 2 years now, only because I didn't have the bandwidth to find a new one while home out of LA for most of the pandemic but now this situation is dire. I am on antidepressants, which she prescribed me, and about 2 weeks ago got a notification from my pharmacy that she did not renew them. I called her office and left a voicemail asking if I needed to come in for an appointment or anything for them to put the renewal through. I didn't hear back so when I had only a few pills left I called again asking the same. I still never heard back so yesterday, after 3 days of not being able to take them and already experiencing withdrawal symptoms, I called again and finally got someone on the phone. They claimed they never got a renewal form from the pharmacy, which I found bizarre. They told me to verify their fax number with them and have them send again but that they would ask Dr. Avakian when she got in. I never heard anything so I went to the pharmacy in person to figure it out. They confirmed that they had sent the request to her office twice and never heard back - I also verified the fax number which was the same one they were using. As I was already experiencing withdrawal they gave me a couple loaner pills and said they would call her directly the next morning in addition to sending the fax again. They also suggested I go in person to the doctors office if they didn't hear. This is absolutely ridiculous that I should have to go on a wild goose chase for over two weeks just to get a renewal on a prescription I have been taking for 3 years. Also, for those who don't know, cutting off anti depressants cold turkey is incredibly dangerous as it literally alters your brain chemistry and you can get very, very sick. This is not anyway to care for or treat a human being, much less a patient when it's literally your job. Also, I am echoing the reviews that say she is rude and abrasive. She once accused me of "just trying to get drugs" when I had an appointment with her to discuss my insomnia at the start of the pandemic. She should know better that it is not out of the ordinary for someone who suffers from anxiety and PTSD to experience sleeping issues, especially during a globally traumatic event. I cannot stress enough how dehumanizing my experience with Dr. Avakian and her staff has been. Do not go here. read more

I see Dr Avakian for medical check ups and preventative medicine. I recently visited her to get my flu shot and labs drawn. She listens, she's intelligent, and she's efficient. She has always delivered great care. Her staff is friendly. The office is clean and organized. I recommend her. read more

Avakian is not just my Doc... she's literally family. Str8 to the point and honest. I appreciate her ability to care & be direct at the same time. Very intelligent, kind, listens when you speak and is BY FAR my #1 one doc in this city. Literally a gold star human being. read more

I agree 100% that Dr. Avakian is a no-BS kind of physician and I also love and appreciate her for that. Finding a physician who is the right fit is different for everyone. But what we (as consumers/patients) seem to have lost in the past few years is an appreciation for doctors who are truly looking out for a patient's best interest and are willing to be honest--even if it's not exactly what the patient wants to hear at that moment. We have started to treat medicine like we do retailers, restaurants etc--expecting to get everything we want regardless of how unrealistic that might be--and using bad reviews as leverage. Of course I understand that patients will have complaints about their providers. I have left other doctors' practices in the past because I didn't think they were the right fit. But Dr. Avakian is like the friend who will give you the truth (or her honest opinion) versus what she thinks you want to hear or will make you happy at the moment. In my opinion, if more doctors didn't just do what was easy, we might not be experiencing an opioid epidemic or a slew of other issues we now face. Dr. Avakian looks at your health holistically and doesn't just try to slap a band-aid on what ails you. I also hope Dr. Avakian never retires because she's a rare gem. read more

Sour is a fitting name for a person who lowers the vibration of every room she walks into lol.

Dr. Avakian has saved my life twice now. She really takes the time to pay very close attention. She is very smart and super efficient. her support team in-office are very nice and competent people. I have been in the care of Dr. Avakian for years. My husband and daughter also see her. Top notch and 5 star! Tami Pflug read more

Dr. Avakian is the best doctor in the world. I have been going to her for a very long time and she is so amazing. She is such a good listener, so kind, caring, and always very supportive. She truly cares for her patients. I love visiting her office, it's clean and everything is very sterile. I have never waited more than 2-3 minutes for the doctor. The office staff is very nice. read more

I'll give Dr. Avakian a 2 after all I did see her for about 2 years so she deserves some credit but not much. I actually like the rude attitude and rude staff I think she's kind of funny but at times a bit out of touch and insensitive. I think it might be that maybe she's just has a different style than I'm used to but what pisses me off the most is that every time I have a little problem like asthma or an urological issue I have to see a specialist to the point where I ended up expecting that and I'd just go first to them and bypass her. Now why should I bypass her when she's my primary care doctor and I have a PPO. It was getting ridiculous so I decided to switch. Then I also got tired of her conservative prescribing practice since she was was almost scared to step on the toes of my psychiatrist. She just wasn't doing her job so she had to go. read more

Sourpik Avakian is a wonderful Doctor She was there for me and my husband when he was in the hospital with Covid Called and checked with his hospital physician and updated me She is no nonsense and very caring She suggests the appropriate tests when needed and is VERY knowledgeable in her field We both love her as our primary care doctor. read more

She's horrible. Rude condescending walks out of the room when you're talking. Abrasive. Just awful I'll never go back to her again.

Dr. Avakian is one of the very best doctors I have ever encountered. For two years I would travel back and forth to New York before switching my doctors when I moved to LA. Dr. Avakian was the one that made me switch! I now have been seeing her for 4 years and I'll never change! She is the REAL DEAL and super well connected to refer you to a specialty doctor if you may need one. Her vast knowledge combined with her sincere desire to help you makes her the perfect physician. At first, I was intimidated by her because she will tell you the truth, always, and it's not always what you want to hear but it is what you need to hear to improve your health. I can't even name all of the times when she has called me after hours to check up on me or have gone out of her way on a Saturday night to treat me for an emergency. She is the luxury 6 star medical service you are looking for! Can't live without her, don't retire! read more

Dr. Avakian is the absolute best doctor I have ever seen. Her office could not be more caring and accommodating and call me crazy (ok I am a little) but she genuinely and sincerely cares for her patients and their well being making it her more than personal mission to check on them and make sure they are well and comfortable. In a city that people say is hard to find genuine people she proves them wrong. Thank you for keeping me healthy and happy here! read more

"Nice" doesn't make someone a great doctor by any means. The Visit: I scheduled an appointment with Dr. Avakian because of all of the great yelp reviews. I needed to find a GP in LA, and I figured she'd be the one. Boy, was I mistaken. I waited two weeks for them to fit me in, and once I got there I waited another 35 minutes in the completely empty waiting area. This office was NOT busy whatsoever. Once I got in, she was nice, but my specific issues I addressed were met with an "oh, that's weird!" She spoke to me, took my blood pressure, pricked my arm for blood, and pushed me out the door a mere 15 minutes later- maybe even less. We talked about my fatigue, increasing anxiety which I had never had before, and much more, to which she shrugged and said "hmm". She ignored everything I tried to talk to her about. I even told her about the dizziness, throat closing, and ear pain I experience every time I work out, and she basically stared at me like I was crazy and again said "oh, weeeeeeiiiirrrd". She actually laughed when I asked her to do an allergy test for dairy, as allergens were a concern I voiced to her, but she agreed she would have my blood sample tested. I got a phonecall a few days later saying my labwork and blood allergy tests all came back normal (I later found out that blood allergy testing is the least reliable way to diagnose an allergy; they are rarely accurate and not recommended). I then received a huge bill in the mail for a visit that I wish I had never scheduled. The last time I've spent more than $200 on 15 minutes of feeling completely neglected and talked to like I'm lying? Oh yeah, never. I will never be back to Dr. Avakian again. The Kicker: My GP from my hometown examined me a month later and listened to what I had been going through, and made sure to check my thyroid, my iron levels, and more in order to rule things out and try to find me an answer. As it turns out, all of the super "weeeirdd!" symptoms I had been talking about with Dr. Avakian (dizziness, constant fatigue, pain when working out to the point where I can rarely work out, anxiety, blurred vision & more) are all pointers toward Fibromyalgia or an underlying histamine-related disorder. If you feel like wasting countless amounts of hard-earned cash or using up your entire insurance deductible in fifteen minutes, then you're all set. If you're looking for answers and someone to treat you like you matter, then search on my friend. read more

RUN!!!! TURN BACK FROM THIS DOCTOR; UNLESS YOU ENJOY LOADS AND LOADS OF BILLS AFTER THE FACT. i was referred to this dr. by my neurologist (her friend), so i figured why not. everything with the exam, etc. was fine, basic pap smear big deal right? well a couple weeks later i received 2 bills for "lab work" ( when you hear that term RUN). now my $150 or $175 pap smear is pushing $800!!!! WTF, NEVER IN 48 YEARS HAVE I PAID $800 FOR A PAP SMEAR!! since i don't have insurance i am forced to pay this "lab corp." bill or have my credit dinged. her staff had 3 opportunities to inform me that there would be additional fees. once when i called to make said appointment, twice when i checked in, and finally when i was brought to the exam room. after going to many doctors over the years for a pap smear i would pay and leave. (never ONCE receiving an additional bill). I WILL NEVER GO BACK TO THIS DR.; WAS SHE NICE? SURE, BUT NOT NICE ENOUGH TO WARRANT AN $800 PAP SMEAR. there are countless other doctors who do the same procedure without the sly billing or omitting relevant information about the bill you are going to receive. i think her practice could use a lesson in communication with her prospective patients so they don't end up stuck with an enormous bill. after reading some of the reviews i see that i am NOT the only one that this happened to; wish i had done my research before trusting a referral. read more

I don't like doctors. I don't like getting checkups. I'm not scared of needles or anything I'm just really lazy and never get sick. Jay K. and other reviewers are absolutely right when they say Dr. Avakian is no-nonsense and caring. My last doctor when I had HMO insurance was close my home but every time I went to see her I would have to wait around an hour. She made me come in for everything. I was super poor then so the $25 I had to shell out for each visit--and sometimes twice if was going to her for a general checkup plus a question about something else really left a dent in my wallet. She ran tests on me all the time whenever I brought up a question about something I thought might be unusual so I stopped bringing anything up. She was super chatty and friendly and nice. I'm not going to name her or give her a bad review because I still think she may be a good doctor for someone else (someone who needs a lot of attention) and I never got the sense that she was trying to scam me or anything like that. But Dr. Avakian is waaaay better for me. She is the only reason I'll set foot in Beverly Hills. I never have to wait long in her office. Everyone says she's friendly but personally I find her a little distant. I like that. Maybe she senses which patients would prefer that she remain more professional. Like I said though, I still feel like she cares. read more

Dr. Avakian is curt, abrasive and cold. They charged a $20 copay when I have hi-option insurance (the absolute best) and usually have a $0 copay. And her administrative staff neglected to input my insurance for my blood work. Just received a bill $555 when it should be $60 An extra hassle for me to resubmit this bill to my insurance....ugh...Be nice and do your job. Will never go back. read more

I'm not into doctors. My assistant found Dr. Avakian a few years ago and I've been to her for 4+ years. She's great. No nonsense. Knowledgable. No medical bs. Not trying to get me to take things I have no interest in taking. I can be totally honest with her about my concerns and get real advice and directions. I pay out of pocket, so I pay her cash. She's done labwork for me and in the past - one time there was a problem. It took a while, but with the help of her staff we (the lab company & me) figured it out and they credited me a cash price. You have to ask the lab to give you the cash price - or pay them when they give you a service. If you are looking for honest, no-nonsense, knowledgable medical care I recommend Dr. Avakian. I know I can rely on her when/if I have any medical problems. read more

I cannot say enough good things about Dr. Avakian. She is unbelievable. I recently moved to the Bay Area and one of the things I am most sad about is that I will not get to have Dr. Avakian as my GP. She is that good. I have some anxiety about medical procedures in general and she always puts me at ease. I am not good with getting my blood drawn - i tend to faint - and the last round I had I had developed such a great rapport with her that we laughed at my cold sweats and I only got a little woosy. She answers all of my crazy questions thoughtfully and has a fantastic, fun bedside manner. She takes my concerns seriously when discussing treatment options. She explains things. She's called in prescriptions for me without an office visit over her Christmas vacation because I was supposed to get on a plane and had green goo running out of my nose. The woman saved my freakin' vacation! The bottom line: I feel like Dr. Avakian cares about me. I feel like she cares about my physical, emotional and mental health. A bazillion stars up the wazooo and a big thank you to Dr. Avakian for being a true Rock Star! read more

She's been my doc for about 6 months now and I could not be more happy. She's knowledgeable, kind and genuinely wants to see you at happiest and healthiest place. She will take u in on her day off or call u at home which she has done for me several times. read more

The Best Doctor EVER. Love her. I can't compare her to any other doctor. Dr. Avakian is GENUINE. I am so lucky that she is my doctor. would never go to any other doctor except her. read more

Dr. Avakian is such a great doctor. It's clear that she cares about her patients, actually knows what she's doing, and will spend as long as needed to answer/clarify any questions. I never feel rushed there -- and that's so rare these days! Also, Dr. Avakian is a no BS kinda gal. Some find this quality curt or rude but I love that about her! Her services come highly recommended from me. Only reason I'm docking a star is because of parking. Her office is in one of the busiest parts of Wilshire, which can make finding a spot a nightmare sometimes. But just budget a little extra time before your appointment and you'll be fine. read more

I'd like to take a moment to update my review. If you want an excellent doctor, who is empathetic, professional, caring, helpful, and who really wants to make you well, Dr. Avakian is perfect. Her staff is wonderful in all respects. I've been a patient for a long time, and I'm so happy to have her as my doctor. Thank you, Dr. Avakian for seeing me when I really needed you. I know you are busy, but you fit me in so I could have surgery. read more

I recently had a consultation with Dr. Avakian and my experience was very pleasant. She really listened to all my concerns and requested the necessary exams I needed, I never felt like she ordered something I didn't need like it was mentioned in one of the reviews here. She called me personally to deliver exam results twice and really helped me with a prescription when I woke up in a lot of pain last week. She is very professional, never rushed me and really took the time to get to the bottom of the problem. I highly recommend Dr. Avakian....hope it helps! read more