Physician Profile

Dr. Raffi Dishakjian, M.D. (pictured left), is a Board certified physician and surgeon specializing in Aesthetic Medicine, Laser treatments and Vein care. He is a Diplomate of the American Board of Anesthesiology since 1995 with more than 15 years of operating room experience. Dr. Dishakjian adheres to the highest ethical standards of his medical profession. Dr. Dishakjian's patients receive caring, respectful, personalized treatments. He believes in building long-lasting relationships through quality care and attention to detail.

His expertise in aesthetic medicine goes far beyond formal training. Dr. Dishakjian’s keen eye for beauty and his pursuit of excellence give him an artistic advantage over many. His commitment and dedication to lifelong learning will continue, providing him with the highest level of technical and aesthetic treatment that his patients have come to expect.

Dr. Dishakjian’s extensive surgery and anesthesia training, skill and experience also provide a comforting level of safety, allowing him to anticipate and manage medical risk in the rare chance of a medical emergency.

License:

• Physician and Surgeon, California

Education:

• Graduated with honors from the American University of Beirut, MD - 1986
• Internship and Residency: General Surgery at State University of New York – Buffalo, with emphasis on trauma, burn and emergency care - 1987-1989
• Residency:  Anesthesia at Drew Medical Center – 1990-1993
• Fellowship: Obstetric Anesthesia at University Southern California (USC) Women’s and Children’s Hospital - 1994

Certifications and Memberships:

• Board Certified Anesthesiologist on staff at Southern California’s West Hills hospital and Medical Center for more than 10 years.
• Member of the American College of Phlebology – the largest U.S. multi-specialty medical society dedicated to the treatment of varicose veins, spider veins and leg ulcers.
• Member of the American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery – a multi-specialty medical society dedicated to the study and advancement of aesthetic surgery.
• Member of the International Meso-Lipotherapy Society - Dr. Dishakjian trained with Dr. Rittes and Chubaty who pioneered the injection Lipotherapy treatment for eliminating unwanted fat pads non-surgically.
• Medical Director and service provider at Chevy Chase Ambulatory Surgery Center in Glendale, California.