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5170 Seuplveda Blvd210Sherman Oaks, CA 91403
Phone+1 818-812-7222
Fax+1 818-952-0990
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Summary
- Ara Keshishian, MD, is a general surgeon specializing in bariatric surgery, based in Sherman Oaks, CA. Dr. Keshishian completed a surgical residency at Trinity Health Oakland/Wayne State University and received a medical degree from the American University of the Caribbean School of Medicine. Additionally, Dr. Keshishian holds a BS in Biomedical Engineering from the University of Southern California and an MPH in Global Public Health from King's College London. The surgical expertise includes minimally invasive surgery, carotid disease, aortic surgery, trauma and surgical critical care, and bariatric surgery. Dr. Keshishian has contributed to several publications, primarily in bariatric surgery, with notable works cited multiple times.
He has multiple patents in the US, Europe, and Canada related to medical innovations. He is the founder and CEO of Hyperion Laboratories Inc., and the developer of the technology behind PinpointEyes.com. This technology has undergone rigorous clinical trials in the US and worldwide.
Education & Training
King's College LondonMPH, Global Public Health, 2020 - 2023
Trinity Health Oakland/Wayne State UniversityResidency, Surgery, 1994 - 1999
American University of the Caribbean School of MedicineClass of 1994
University of Southern CaliforniaBSs, Biomedical Engineering, 1986 - 1989
Certifications & Licensure
CA State Medical License 1996 - 2028
MI State Medical License 1996 - 2027
American Board of Surgery Surgery
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- US Patents https://www.pinpointeyes.com/patent/ USPTO, 2017, 2020, 2022
- European Patent https://www.pinpointeyes.com/patent/ 2021
- Canadian Patent https://www.pinpointeyes.com/patent/ 2020
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- The association of preoperative psychological assessments with long-term sleeve gastrectomy surgery outcomes.Sofia Yeremian, Ara Keshishian, Robert Mardirosian
Plos One. 2026-01-01 - 42 citationsDuodenal switch has no detrimental effects on hepatic function and improves hepatic steatohepatitis after 6 monthsAra Keshishian, Karim Zahriya, Edric B Willes
Obesity Surgery. 2005-11-01 - 73 citationsDuodenal switch is a safe operation for patients who have failed other bariatric operations.Ara Keshishian, Karin Zahriya, Teny Hartoonian, Chris Ayagian
Obesity Surgery. 2004-10-01
Journal Articles
- Anatomical Modeling for the Validation of Automated Measurement of the Angle of Deviation in the Strabismic Head ModelJack Berglas, Arpine Rostomyan, Armen Sargsyan, Ara Keshishian, Open Journal of Ophthalmology, 2/1/2026
- Measuring Angle of Deviation, Prism Diopter in Children-Assessing Strabismus Using Smartphone Application, Open Journal of OphthalmologyEsiris España, Marco Tulio Alvarez, Sonia Ojea, Ara Keshishian, Open Journal of Ophthalmology, 8/5/2025
Professional Memberships
- Member
- Member
- Fellow
Other Languages
- Farsi, Armenian, Spanish
External Links
- Surgeryhttp://dssurgery.com
- Strabismushttp://Pinpointeyes.com
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