Dr G. is not only a specialist in hips, but he has true patient care. Every time I have visited him from problem diagnosis to final recovery, has been very well spent. His staff is very friendly, especially his assistant Zohra. His recommendation for therapy was also really great with Stay Ready PT in Brentwood. My hip surgery was about 4.5 months ago, and I can see tremendous strides. I am looking forward to getting back on the court and other sports activities with the great by product of Dr. G's surgery. read more

Dr. Garabekyan and his staff are the best!! If I could give 10 stars, I would! I write this in my third month of recovery from the PAO and arthroscopy surgery: I am relatively young, in my early twenties, and never had surgery in my life, so the idea of getting TWO surgeries (Arthroscopy and PAO) was very scary. I also had another issue where I could not accept blood transfusions of any kind. That also added to my level of fear and distress. The idea of a minimally invasive PAO is not something I had heard of before and was very anxious. However, Dr. Garabekyan was SO patient in answering every question I had. His assistant Susie was also amazing and gave us anything we needed. When in the hospital, he frequently visited and called to make sure that I was okay. As expected, my hemoglobin did drop, but thanks to the salvage saving method used, I never had any critical blood loss/feel the side effects of anemia. I felt very, very minimal pain. The medication prescribed was perfect. The "hard" part was the period of 1-2 weeks after leaving the hospital, as sleeping was very difficult due to being a side sleeper. Dr. Garabekyan's advice (using many small pillows to relieve pressure) will helped getting through the night a lot easier. Another thing that amazed me is that he would answer our questions even on his vacation time. His recovery process was VERY well detailed, and we never needed to guess on what methods of recovery he wanted us to do. I have been to many hip doctors at Cedar Sinai and other hospitals, and I've never had a doctor as caring and patient as Dr. Garabekyan. Choosing him to do the surgery was the best decision I could make and I'm so thankful to his excellent communication skills, and of course his incredibly awesome assistant, Susie! :) read more

Dr. Garabekyan and his staff are beyond phenomenal and caring. I am a young man in my early twenties and had to get two surgeries. Although seeming like an intense process and being such a big event in my life, Garabekyan and his staff gave me all the comfort and knowledge I needed to feel as comfortable as possible. read more

The Team of Dr. Garabekyan and his Medical Assistant Zohra are like no other. I was in denial of the seriousness of my hip pain. He was highly recommended by a friend. During my initial visit Dr. Garabekyan spent time explaining what was causing my hip pain and provided clarification of treatment options. We both knew that this would be a surgical case. He was patient enough with me to work on my schedule and not push surgery until I had time off from work. Now to Zohra, she is amazing! Had multiple issues with my insurance company approving imaging and the actual surgery, but she worked thoroughly to get everything approved in time. I am now almost two-months post-op and OMG wish I had heard of Dr. Garabekyan years ago. I no longer have pain in my hip! He's a godsend!!! Not to mention his work ethic, bedside manner, and how much he truly cares for each patient. 10/10 would highly recommend to anyone having issues with their hips. read more

I had a easy and painless experience having my hip replaced with Dr. Garabekian. He was so kind, professional, competent and easy to communicate with. He gave me his cell phone number for questions. The surgery itself was painless. I went home after one day. The scarring was minimal. He had me on a proactive pain regimen rather than waiting till the pain was bad to take medicine. everything went well and I recommend him highly. I am a nurse practitioner. read more

This is one of the best doctors out there!!! I am extremely thankful to have found Dr. Garabekyan!! He goes above and beyond. He is patient and has a fantastic bedside manner. He and his team care about their patients. I must say if you are fortunate enough to be able to seek his help you will definitely not be disappointed! If I could give them more than 5 stars I would! read more

Dr. Garabekyan did and amazing job with my Pao surger! He saved my hip and I could not have asked for a better surgeo! Him and his whole staff including the office made this journey worth it! read more

Dr. Garabekyan is a brilliant hip surgeon. I have worked with literally hundreds of doctors and Dr. Garabekyan stands head and shoulders above the vast majority of them. An excellent doctor understands the physical nature of what is needed. Dr. Garabekyan exceeds this standard by employing two top skills: he listens carefully to his patient; and, he understands the physicality so well that he is able to exercise creativity in determining what is happening and hold to "fix" it. Dr. Garabekyan has a genuine concern and commitment to his patients. He stays the course, even where a patient is taking longer to obtain the desired results. He expresses concern and assists the patient during the healing process -- despite the fact that he has very little control over the actual healing process. His surgical skills are over the top, insanely excellent. But, his creativity, responsiveness and genuine concern for his patients makes this doctor among the very best doctors in medicine today. read more

Late 2017 I was diagnosed with Avascular Necrosis (AVN) in my right hip and an arthroscopic surgery was needed. Finding Dr. Garabekyan was a blessing at such a depressing time where it was affecting every part of my life. He is not only an expert on everything hip related, but his approach with his patients is always calm, clear, and with great care. I went into the surgery with a peace of mind, largely due to the demeanor/expertise/personableness of Dr. Garabekyan. He performed my hip arthroscopy in early January and it was done without a perineal post, enabling him to carry out simultaneous bilateral hip arthroscopy. This is an innovative method of performing the procedure that not a lot of surgeons use yet. This minimized my recovery time/complications I may have had....8 months later, I played my first competitive basketball game, marking a huge milestone in my recovery, something unimaginable this time last year. The relationship I have with Dr. Garabekyan did not end after the surgery. He has guided me every step of the way throughout the recovery process. He provided a well written packet catered specifically to me. It included screenshots of the arthroscopic images (with thorough explanations of each image), along with exercises and do's/don'ts for each week of recovery. He has been a text message away for any questions I have had and has been very supportive and genuinely interested in the well being of my hip. Thank you Dr. Garabekyan IMPORTANT: If you are experiencing pain in your hip/groin area, do not hesitate to seek care. Had I not gone and gotten checked up as early as I did, my hip could have very well collapsed within the year, resulting in a hip replacement. read more

Dr. Garabekyan is an incredible surgeon. He performed a PAO on my daughter's left hip in January and every single interaction with him -- from the first visit, to the surgery, to the hospital stay, to the long recovery -- has included a level of precision and mastery and kindness that is unparalleled. This was some scary stuff for us to go through as parents (and for my daughter to have to endure), and we felt completely confident from the beginning that everything would work out perfectly. And it has. Thank you Dr. Garabekyan. read more

Dr. Garabekyan is truly an amazing doctor. He knows how to make you feel welcome in his office, how to keep you calm as you are about to go through a procedure - big or small. He even followed up with me over email and it was greatly appreciated as it showed me cared. He's a great knee doctor and I'm glad I came to him for my knee pain. Thanks Dr. Garabekyan! read more

I am 67 years old and it has been 1 year since I had FAI surgery on my hip. I am pain free, I can play golf again and steps and daily activities are no longer an issue. I have my life back! After 20 years of no real diagnosis, many doctors, excruciating pain, PT, I looked for a doctor on line doing innovative hip treatment. I found Dr Garabekyan. In 5 minutes I had a diagnosis and through explanation of my hip deformity that had been causing me pain for so long. I feel blessed that I found this wonderful man who is the epitome of everything you want in a doctor. During appointments there is never a question that he will not answer, he is never distracted or hurried, you are his singular focus for that time. He also has an amazing assistant, Zohra, who is extremely efficient too. I walked out of the hospital just hours after my surgery and had a very unremarkable recovery. I wanted to do more than was recommended, I felt that good! At my age people assume that you have a hip replacement when you have hip surgery. I understand that the FAI procedure is done with regularity on young athletes. I am lucky that I was strong enough for this procedure and I have my own hip, functioning perfectly. Sure, I have a few aches and pains every now and then, I am 67! But I have my life back, I feel great and I highly recommend Dr Garabekyan to parents for their kids and for the parents and grand parents too. He is extremely knowledgeable, the best in my opinion and I cannot think of one thing that he could do to improve!!! read more

I am so, so grateful to have found Dr. Garabekyan. I found him through reviews on Yelp, so I feel very compelled to pay it forward. About a year ago I started experiencing significant pain in my hips. I looked online for a hip specialist while on vacation in Europe and was able to easily set up an appointment with Dr. Garabekyan. In my first appointment, he was very thorough and focused on really listening to my concerns with taking x-rays and helping me understand what was going on. We tried treating the issue with Physical Therapy, but in the end, I scheduled bilateral hip arthroscopy with Dr. Garabekyan in June. On the day of my surgery, Dr. Garabekyan did a fantastic job of calming my nerves and talking back through the procedure again (maybe for the 6th time at that point!) to make sure I thoroughly understood his plan. The surgery day went smoothly at Cedars -- with bilateral hip surgery it took about 5.5 hours. I stayed in recovery for about 5 or 6 hours (my choice... I get nauseated easily and wanted to be fine with motion sickness before I left). I was able to walk that day (unbelievable) and my recovery went smoothly from there. Dr. Garabekyan gave me his cell phone number and always responded immediately when I had questions... even on nights and weekends. I truly felt (and still feel) as though he was both personally and professionally invested in my successful recovery. He has pages and pages of a recovery protocol that I was able to pass along to my Physical Therapists. I know that I am doing so well at 3 months post-surgery now because of Dr. Garabekyan's thorough and meticulous work before, during and after my surgery. Thanks for everything, Dr. Garabekyan! I am so glad to have my mobility back again!! read more

I am a 48 year old male police sergeant whose body has been through sports injuries, weightlifting injuries, work incidents, and the beating that comes with raising three athletes. With that being said, in June of this year I tore my rotator cuff and damaged the labrum of my right shoulder while helping carry a piece of furniture. My health insurance company gave me the option of two different surgeons to choose from. I decided to meet with both of them to help me make an educated choice on which doctor to go with. Of course I immediately checked Yelp and found some excellent reviews for Dr. Garabekyan. I made an appointment which was easy and was scheduled within two weeks. Kerry and the other staff was very helpful in providing me a list of the things I would need to bring from my primary care physician, which I did. Upon meeting Dr. Garabekyan he was very professional and knowledgeable about what he felt I needed to have done. But beyond his professionalism, he was very kind and seemed to understand my apprehension in allowing anyone to do surgery on me when my job requires me to be ready for many types or interactions with the public. He urged me to seek another opinion if I wanted and recommended that I continue to do my research for the surgeon I would feel most comfortable with. I felt so confident in Dr. Garabekyan that I decided I didn't need to keep looking and to allow him to do my shoulder surgery. After a pre op appointment I was scheduled for surgery on the 2nd of August. Two quick points on the surgery: 1. The Glendale Surgery Center was very convenient and parking was easy, super close, and free. 2. The staff at the Center, especially the anesthesiologist Dr. Chan, were amazing. Ok maybe one more quick point... 3. Dr. Garabekyan and Dr. Chan are conscientious and caring. Shoulder surgery is notoriously a painful one. The protocol I read about for most doctors is to prescribe strong narcotic medication to help the patient alleviate the pain in the first weeks after surgery. What most doctors don't tell you is that when patients conditions allow, there is a procedure that can be done with a small catheter inserted into the lower neck that is connected to a bottle of some type of anesthesia. This non narcotic anesthesia numbs the whole shoulder area and almost completely erases the need for pain medications. I had this in for 4 days after surgery and it seemed miraculous as I felt no pain. The reason most doctors don't do these procedures, while obviously very helpful to the patient, is because it takes more time to do, and most doctors want to do as many surgeries as possible in a day to maximize their earning potential. Dr. Garabekyan chose to concern himself with my health and well-being than he did about anything else. It was a breath of fresh air to find that out. The surgery was a success. Dr. Garabekyan said it looked as though an explosion had occurred in my shoulder. I had a severe full length tear in one of the tendons in my rotator cuff as well as some fraying to the other and some damage to the labrum. As I expected, he said much of the damage appeared to be from previous shoulder injuries which made sense due my lifestyle. All of the damage was repaired through three half inch arthroscopic cuts in my shoulder which were painless and quick healing. Post surgery both Doctors Garabekyan and Chan stayed in contact with me via phone and text to check on me and my progress. This was very comforting as well as professional. In two days it will be two months since my surgery and I am so happy with my progress and the results of the surgery. I kept to the doctors orders and maintained a strict physical therapy regimen an prescribed by Dr. Garabekyan, and it has paid off. My range of motion is at 99% and getting better. While the shoulder is still not very strong, as regaining strength is the last part of the treatment set down by Dr. Garabekyan, I am super pleased with my progress and super confident the strength in my shoulder will return. If you have read this far into this long post, then I'm guessing like me, you and your family depend on you choosing the right surgeon to fix your shoulder, hip, or knee. While I cannot speak to the abilities of other surgeons you are considering to do your procedure, I can with all honestly and sincerity recommend Dr. Tigran Garabekyan to help you get through this experience. His work and professionalism is all that I hoped would come from my surgeon. Please feel free to reach out to me with questions if this post did not answer yours. Better yet, call Dr. Garabekyan's office and make an appointment for a consultation. You will be happy you did. I'm sorry you have hurt yourself, pain sucks. Respectfully, MP read more

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This Doctor is a stud. Smart guy who makes you feel comfortable and know you are in good hands. My first time going to a orthopedic Surgeon for a hip impingement and was impressed with how smoothly everything went. I still have many follow up visits and possibly surgery in my near future so will update my review then read more

My ACL & Meniscus tore from an impact injury while playing soccer. A good friend of mine had a recent ACL reconstruction by Dr Garabekyan and highly recommended him. 8 months after my injury, I finally decided to set a consultation with Dr. Garabekyan. The minute I met him, I knew he would be my surgeon. He took the time to thoroughly review my MRI and reasons for wanting surgery (being that my normal ROM was fine due to pre op physical therapy). The fact that he gave me multiple options rather than pushing surgery really impressed me. Going into surgery, I felt at peace and knew I was in good hands. Post surgery, Dr Garabekyan took the time to check up on me multiple times (especially during the first week) and answered every question I had. It feels good to know he's just one call away. Dr Garabekyan is extremely knowledgeable and compassionate. I highly recommend him to anyone suffering from an ACL / Meniscus injury. read more

I cannot recommend Dr. Garabekyan enough. He has changed my life. After experiencing many years of hip pain and immobility due to an unknown hip deformity, he was able to determine the cause, repair and reshape my hips. These past five years have been the most difficult in my life. I've gone through over 10-15 pelvic mris, failed numerous biologic meds, lost my career, and started to lose myself. I'm now able to walk longer periods without excruciating pain and limping. I suffer from psoriatic arthritis, but finding a solution to my hip problem has already given me hope for my future and that is a huge accomplishment in my book. Thank you Dr. Garabekyan for your patience, skill, hard work, and kindness. To anyone experiencing chronic hip pain, please don't waste your time with anyone else. Make an appointment with Dr. Garabekyan. read more

Dr. Garabekyan has a very pleasant disposition and is well knowledgeable in his profession. He makes you feel comfortable.

Dr. Garabekyan is amazing! I had a reoccurring shoulder dislocation problem and decided it was time to do the surgery. I did the surgery back in 2017 with Dr. Garabekyan and have not had a problem since. I was also told at the time that my range of motion would not go bqck to what it was but in my ase its seems to have come back completely in 2018. Thanks Doc! read more

Dr. Garabekyan is by far the best doctor I know. I went to see him because of pain in my left hip. I am a very active person and had been pushing through some pain in the hip for over 2 years. Dr. Garabekyan reviewed my MRI and X-Rays and explained the damage and the course of action with a lot of detail and patience. He always allowed for questions and impressed me with his vast knowledge. My hips needed surgery and Dr. Garabekyan supported me through the entire process. From regular office visits and detailed review of the condition of my hips to check-ins after surgery, Dr. Garabekyan made sure that I was comfortable with the procedure, clear on my medications and on top of my hip exercises. I have never met a doctor before that cares about his/her patients so much and is passionate about a succesful outcome. Dr. Garabekyan provided a detailed recovery protocol for my hip PT. Several PT offices complimented me on how detailed the protocol is and how it contributes to a successful recovery. We followed it and it truly helped me to get back to my exercises fast. Dr. Garabekyan is a fantastic doctor. Extremely patient, detail-oriented, driven and caring. He will listen to your concerns, explain your options and support you through the process. I am truly thankful I was in his care and would recommend him to anyone that needs help. read more

I found Dr Garabekyan while searching for a surgeon who could help repair a torn labrum in my left hip. As a former professional ballet dancer, now teacher, I was drawn to him due to his experience working with dancers and the cutting edge techniques he uses, including hip arthroscopy without a post. Little did I know that the breakdown in my hip was due to a condition called Hip Dysplasia, and that a simple labrum repair would not have been successful long term. However, due to Dr Garabekyan's experience as a hip preservationist (one of only a few in California) he not only diagnosed it, but explained that my best course of action would be a PAO to re align my hip joint in addition to fixing my labrum. As daunting as this surgery sounded, I eventually decided to follow Dr Garabekyan's advice and could not be happier that I did! I am now 8 months post op and just completed a 5 mile hike with over 1500ft of elevation pain free! I am back to teaching (and taking ballet myself) full out, without limitations and am so grateful that my hip no longer hinders me from doing what I love! One of the things I appreciate most about Dr Garabekyan is how detail oriented, thoughtful, and involved he is throughout the entire process, not just the surgery. This level of care is something I believe greatly contributes to the successful outcomes of his patients! Dr Garabekyan is truly an expert in his field and I could not be more fortunate to have found him! read more

I had an extremely complicated and difficult to diagnose hip condition, the kind that usually requires 5 doctors to diagnose. Dr Garabekyan figured out the problem in the first visit, backed up his suspicions with thorough testing, and put together a treatment plan that has me fully functioning after only a few weeks. His expertise and knowledge is unparalleled and matched by his genuine concern and caring for his patients. I am beyond grateful to have found someone who can get me back to my workouts so efficiently! read more

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This review is long overdue from a very happy and ever so grateful patient! For the last few years, I was experiencing left hip pain, which I thought was radiating and caused from my back, since I had a longstanding history of low back pain. I took medication and waited for my hip pain to resolve, but to no avail. I soon started limping and couldn't walk for more than a short distance. I was out of breath and short winded from the pain. Unable to stand, sit, or sleep comfortably. I finally decided to pursue it. I was suffering and it had reached the point of affecting every aspect and quality of my life. After getting X-rays and an MRI of my hip, I was diagnosed with 1-End stage Osteoarthritis 2-Bone spurs 3-Advanced AVN= Avascular Necrosis Long story short, I definitely needed surgery, a total left hip replacement. THA-Total Hip Arthroplasty After the initial shock and denial, I decided to do extensive research to find the right Orthopedic Surgeon. I wanted a highly skilled hip specialist, one who had done lots and lots of hip replacement surgeries not an orthopedic surgeon who does all kinds of procedures and had done only a few hip surgeries. I also wanted a surgeon who was skilled in doing the Direct Anterior Approach. (Muscles are not cut) Anterior approach means= Less invasive, less painful, quicker healing, and as an added bonus, a smaller incision approx. 2-3 inches. (A little vanity here on my part). Also, I wanted a surgeon I would feel comfortable with and I liked. Although, skill and expertise should supersede liking your surgeon. This seemed like a very tall order and an impossible task. I finally narrowed it down to three surgeons and scheduled consultations with each one. Unhappy with the first two surgeons and feeling a little hopeless, I went to see Dr. Garabekyan. I'm so glad I did. Dr. Garabekyan was the one I felt the most comfortable with. I had already done my extensive research prior to meeting him and had read all of his stellar reviews from multiple, very happy patients gushing over their great surgical results. He suggested we try a conservative approach initially, rather than rush me into the operating room. Another point on his scorecard, I was keeping. He was professional, and kind. He explained everything precisely, patiently, and clearly. He put me at ease, and I was ready to proceed with my surgery. I knew I had finally found my surgeon. My surgery was on 2/25/19. I was released from the hospital the following day. I was up and walking and was on my way to recovery. Within a few days, I felt the preoperative pain and agony gone, it had disappeared. What I was feeling was surgical pain. I was willing to endure this pain, because I knew well, it would be temporary. With a few short weeks, I felt much better. I now feel fantastic. Dr. Garabekyan gave me a new lease on life. I'm a new person. I smile more, I'm happier, and no longer limp and most importantly, I am PAIN FREE!!! Also, his assistant Zohra is awesome. She's helpful, nice, and professional. From my first office visit till now, she's been great. I can always count on her. If you or someone you know is suffering from hip pain, I urge you to go see Dr. Garabekyan. He is a humble gem, and down to earth. This man doesn't possess an ounce of arrogance. BUT... most importantly, he's very highly skilled and he truly takes pride in his profession. He will do everything in his power to give you the best surgical outcome. Thank you, thank you, thank you, Dr. Garabekyan. May you live a long, healthy, and prosperous life and continue to bestow upon us your surgical expertise and gift. read more

I don't typically like doctors in Los Angeles very much because I often feel like their recommendations are primarily based upon ways they can bill me more. Like going to the car repair and being sold things your car doesn't actually need, I've always felt it was the same with doctors. I'm not a doctor so I have to trust you and take your word for it, and I hate realizing later that I could have simply gotten a good amount of rest and been patient instead of paying for a bunch of unnecessary tests, etc. that would tell us the same thing. I met Dr. Garabekyan several months ago after injuring myself at the gym. I was really impressed with his knowledge, demeanor, and follow-through...he had a lot of suggestions for my pain and its cause, but mostly he recommended some simple things I could do at home and before workouts that would solve my problem. It wasn't that he wasn't thorough...he just was able to put me at ease and didn't feel it was immediately necessary to run up a bill simply for "peace of mind." For his specialization I'd say he's a pro. I had one of the better experiences I've ever had at a doctor's office, and I wish he was a general practitioner. read more

Dr. Garabekyan is an exceptional doctor who demonstrates the utmost patient care. His concern for the well-being of every individual is second to none. During my visit, Dr. Garabekyan patiently answered all of my questions and assured me that my health was his primary concern. He demonstrates the perfect balance of intelligence, expertise, responsibility, passion, care, and respect. I was convinced by Dr. Garabekyan to receive a hip implant after living in denial for many years. Since having the procedure, I have been more limber, flexible, and painless. Thank you so much for convincing me to get the procedure. I am a changed person! I would recommend Dr. Garabekyan for anyone looking for a remarkable and knowledgeable doctor. read more

I have been a professional dancer for over 10 years. I do a lot of high impact movement and tricks. After about 2 years of chronic pain I finally decided to see a dr. My shoulder got to the point that I couldn't even bench press the bar with no weights on it at the gym anymore. I was lucky to have found Dr. Garabekyan. He discovered I had a torn labrum in my right shoulder and said I would need surgery. I was concerned that my dance career would be over, but surgery was really my only option. Fast forward about a year and a half later( today) and I am pain free. I almost lose no range of motion and I am back to doing all my old dance moves. I even threw an airflare at practice the other day (if you know what that is) I would definitely recommend him, especially if you are an athlete. He is a miracle worker. read more

I met Dr. G in the emergency department of St. Joseph's hospital in Burbank. My sister had fallen on concrete and broken her femur bone. Ever since she developed some early dementia I became her medical power of attorney and so I'm writing this review on her behalf. Within an hour of being in the ER, Dr. G walked into the room and evaluated her. He took her by the hand and told her he was going to take great care of her, and in that moment we just knew everything was going to be alright. Her break was very complex because she already had a rod in her femur from a previous injury. Dr. G had to special order implants brought in overnight to do her surgery. And he said he would do them in a minimally invasive way. I was amazed when I saw how small the incision was. She was able to get up and use a walker IMMEDIATELY after surgery. It has been about a month since her surgery and I can't believe how far she has come, all thanks to Dr. G. read more

We found Dr. Garabekyan online and had our personal Physcian vet him out as we needed to find the best possible to perform a hip surgery for my daughter who is a Division 1 college softball athlete. We have been extremely pleased with Dr. Garabekyan as he has been amazing. His bedside manner is over the top, his communication with my daughters sports medicine team has been top notch, thorough and very timely. His nurse Zohra is also amazing and takes care of everything quickly and efficiently. My daughters outcome has been great. We would highly recommend Dr. Garabekyan and his office to anyone. read more

My son had hip surgery with DR. GARABEKYAN. He is great! Service was incredible and the surgery a total success!! Thank you...

This review is solely on my initial experience I called four weeks in advance made an appointment had them run my insurance confirmed that they took my insurance and it was in Netwerk and the PPO plan platinum was good...only to get their day of my appointment for them to tell me that they no longer take insurance it's a cash only doctor and it doesn't matter that I had made an appointment when they booked me and accepted insurance. Regardless if I wanted to see the doctor today I would need to pay cash. My biggest frustration is that the office had no common courtesy to call me and tell me this prior to me arriving to the office. Wasting my time energy and money to be let down by another greedy Beverly Hills doctor that only wants to take cash. Furthermore there are four receptionist sitting in the office and none of them could take time out of their busy schedules to phone patients and let them know this information. I would strongly encourage you to find an alternative doctor knowing the lack of patient care and integrity this office has. read more

I cannot say enough good things about Dr. Garabekyan. The world is lucky to have this guy as a surgeon. Long (background) story short: At 25, I'd been living through nine years of daily, intensifying hip pain that was beginning to severely interfere with my everyday life. I had already had one surgery (plus multiple injections, years of PT, several diagnoses, and way too many doctors for my age). So last year, my doctor-at-the-time recommended I research a rare procedure called a PAO, explaining that most healthcare professionals have literally not even heard of this surgery that treats patients with hip dysplasia and instability (instead of or way before a hip replacement). I looked it up, and Dr. Garabekyan's research was right there, clearly setting him apart as leading on this front. I never imagined I'd get to call him MY surgeon! He instantly made me feel comfortable, and I had immediate respect for and confidence in him. During my very first visit with him, I UNDERSTOOD MY DIAGNOSIS for the first time in almost a decade. When it came to planning & prepping for my surgeries (a bi-lateral hip arthroscopy followed by a PAO), he walked me through the whole process, guiding me every step of the way and making sure I understood. He is not only patient and so friendly; he gives out his CELL phone number, guys. He even texts to check in. Anyway, everything went remarkably well--beyond expected. He is a MASTER at this procedure. He was THERE, he found a way to make actually EVERYthing easy (did I mention patient?); he went above and beyond, over and over. He is uncommonly, extraordinarily considerate. I'm now 3 months out, and the results have really been nothing short of amazing. I mean, I'm 26 and I have a brand-new hip...but it's mine, just in a different position. And it's working perfectly and almost always painlessly. (3 months!! After they sawed my pelvis in half!!) Recommending Dr. Garabekyan is not even a question--trust me, at this point, my entire extended family, all of my co-workers, and my friends know his name and the level of individualized care he's shown through this gift he's given me. I cried when I first read--on the PAO page of the SoCal Hip Institute website--"We look forward to helping you get your life back." And now it's happening. Right now, to me, as I'm recovering and finding JOY in how my body is working, because of him. This is a life-changing gift that he's giving. read more

Dr. Garabekyan, is in a league of his own! He is so kind, knowledgeable, patient, ALWAYS available, and his hip surgeries (in my experience) are executed fantastically. My experience beginning to end (I am 33 years old). I waited 4 years to see a specialist. I thought I had a knee problem, but I was referred to Dr. G, after finding out it was actually a hip problem. When I first met with Dr. G, he was so kind, and made me feel very comfortable (I was so worried, I've never heard of a younger person having hip problems). He took a few more images of my hip and explained to me that I had an over grown "ball bone" that was tearing my labrum. He explained that this happens to a lot of kids who are involved in a lot of sports and activities during puberty (mostly males but not uncommon with females). I was definitely a sporty child, sports were my life. He recommended a Hip Arthroscopy to fix the bone and tear. Dr. G explained the procedure thoroughly, answered all of my questions, let me know he had worked on a lot of athletes who have experienced the same problem (my age, older, and even younger), told me to think about it, and sent me home with a packet about the procedure. There weren't really any other options for me, bc I had to fix my bone to make the problem go away. I made the decision to get the Hip Arthroscopy. I definitely wanted to keep up my active life style, not have hip problems take over my life, and keep me from being active. I went for another visit with Dr. Garabekyan, and his team squeezed me in for surgery the week after (because I had so many events coming up this summer, starting 3 months after surgery). Dr. G gave me another packet for the surgery and it included his cell phone number to text him with any questions I have. I went to the surgery center in the valley. Dr. Garabekyan's surgery team was all so nice and professional. Dr. G, met with my husband and I before the surgery and explained the procedure again. He was so nice and thorough, answering any last minute questions we had. Before I knew it the surgery was over and I was on my way home. If it wasn't for the anesthesia, I would have been on a stationary bike that evening. My hip felt as good as it could after surgery and I was walking on crutches that evening. Dr. G also checked in with me that night, to see how I was doing. This Dr. cares so much about his patients, I can't stress that enough! The day after surgery I was on a stationary bike, twice a day. Day by day my hip felt better and better. Dr. G checked on me by text message throughout the week, and always answered my text messages. One week later I went back to Dr. G for my post Op. appointment. I drove myself and was walking without crutches! Incredible! Dr. G said my hip was doing great and to keep him up to speed when I started Physical Therapy, week 2. He gave me a 20+ page packet with exercises (including pictures) to do week by week. The packet had his personal cell number at the top of every page. He told me to give a copy of that packet to my Physical Therapist and if they had any questions to text him. Fast forward to week 6 of my healing process. I am doing great! My hip feels like a normal hip now. Still going to PT 2-3 times a week. Now, I forget that I even had hip surgery, until I over do it (the little pain from moving the wrong way, like squatting down (I shouldn't be doing that yet), goes away fast and is normal). Dr. Garabekyan is a life savor! Seriously! I'm still young and I love to be active. Now my hip won't hold me back, and I'll be able to do all of the sports and activities I want to do, again. I'm so happy with my results and I hope that if anyone reads this, and is considering any kind of surgery for their hip, that they go to Dr. Garabekyan. He cares so much, does such great work, that produces (in my case) great results! Thanks Dr. G. read more

Dr. Garabekyan is the best Orthopedic Surgeon in Southern California. I won't repeat what everyone says here on his interest in his patients , as well as the BEST bedside manner I have ever had the privilege of encountering. A little back story on me , I am a 10 year Army Veteran , who served as a Military Police Officer. I am also a mother of twin boys , and was a competitive lifter. I was doing physical therapy for my ankle and knee , when I was told I have major hip issues , I always thought it was my back and continued to push through the pain (soldier mentality). My first visit with Dr. G was a long one , and he heard me out in my entirety. Years of heavy weight and wearing a duty belt for 36 hours at a time for months of my life , caused really bad damage requiring immediate surgery. Dr. G worked closely with my other Orthopedic Surgeon to come up with a game plan , and after going to get a CT and in depth X-rays after my MRI , my diagnosis were confirmed and surgery was scheduled. The night out of surgery was a complete 180. I felt like I could take on the world again , I didn't though. I have followed his rigorous post op instructions and things are only continuing to get better. If you get referred to Dr. Garabekyan you will be beyond pleased. Just follow what he asks and give it your all, and he will give you 110% in return. I was ashamed to have to have bi lateral hip surgeries at first , but I wouldn't have it any other way. Dr. Garabekyan honestly gave me my quality of life back , and I will be forever thankful. read more

Dr Garabekyan really saved me. I had horrible hip pain and after prp he did surgery on it. Thank God I had such a skilled surgeon. He managed to save my hip and give he a new lease on life. Wonderful smart surgeon. My surgery was at Cedars And I am still paying the bill for that over the next two years, but it was less expensive then the clinic in Beverly Hills. They would not help at all on price, all out of pocket so I had to go to Cedars. read more

Dr. G is amazing! He took time to listen to my concerns and was always available to answer questions before and after my procedure. Hands down one of the best doctors I've ever known! read more

After trying every non-invasive treatment available for my chronic hip pain I continued to struggle to walk, sit or stand for long periods, lift heavy objects and to sleep and it was at this stage I decided to pay Dr Garabekyan a visit. My stem cell doctor had recommended him to me. He requested X rays and on that first visit told me that I was a candidate for a hip replacement. I was extremely reluctant to undergo an operation but my condition was impacting my life dramatically. I cannot recommend Dr Garabekyan enough. He put me at ease with his calm bedside manner, addressed all my concerns and what he did for me has been life changing. He gave me my life back! I can now walk without pain, my mobility is good and I couldn't be happier. read more

Called for a consultation. First call was right before lunch, so being put on hold multiple times while they gathered my info was understandable. I was hung up on after a 25 minute call. Fine, I'll try again after their lunch break. After all they have good reviews and are close to me. 2nd call at 11.5 minutes in I was hung up on again. These kids think they're too cool for school. Terrible experience!!! read more

Dr. Tigran Garabekyan Is the most amazing and knowledgeable doctor I have ever met he's been treating me for the pain in my shoulder and perform my surgery. Just a God send. I have regain the mobility on my shoulder I can now move my arm! For almost 3 years I could not and my shoulder was frozen in place.have seen other doctors whom did not help or listen and send me on my way. Not Dr Tigran he cares, listens and I have access to him 24/7 I have complete trust in his ability to care for me as a patient. I wish more doctors were like him! He has made my recovery process easier!!! Ps . The staff is also really helpful, and there ability to deal with my insurance to meet my needs it's impressive. read more

I called Dr. Garabekyan's office two days ago to make a new patient appointment. They took my name, phone number, and basic insurance information, but asked if they could call me back with appointment times so "you don't have to wait on hold." Well, two days later, no call back. I know they have my correct telephone number because they read it back to me. This is the point where a business is trying to sell themselves, and if they can't get this right, I can't imagine it getting better later on. Dr. G. may be a great doc, but his staff is letting him down. read more

I'm getting PRP after 2 failed surgeries. Office front staff isn't great with communication but Dr. Garabekyan is.