Dr. Armen Hovhannisyan MD

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Get to know Internist Dr. Armen Hovhannisyan, who serves patients in Inglewood, California.

A board-certified internist, Dr. Hovhannisyan (Dr. H) has over 18 years of experience with his current private practice in Inglewood, California. He is strongly committed to holistic practice which he couples with a multidisciplinary approach to prevention, healing, and maintaining wellness. He strives to offer his patients optimal care and is dedicated to working with each patient in the effort to achieve their own unique set of goals - from alleviating pain to promoting healthy aging and preventing future diseases.

Being born into a family of doctors, he developed his love for medicine at the age of seven. His grandfather, being an established physician for over 50 years, was an inspiration for him to follow in his footsteps and choose his career in the medical field. He graduated with his medical degree from the Yerevan State Medical University in Armenia in 1995 and practiced medicine until his family moved to the United States in 1999, where he successfully passed the USA USMLE exams with excellent scores. He then went on to complete his residency in internal medicine at Our Lady of Mercy Medical Center.

As a testament to his success, the doctor is board-certified in internal medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM). The ABIM is a physician-led, non-profit, independent evaluation organization driven by doctors who want to achieve higher standards for better care in a rapidly changing world.

An active member of the American Medical Association, Dr. H has attended numerous extensive training programs as well as engaged in research pertaining to publications. He has also been requested to provide consultative medical services by numerous colleagues and medical staff.

In addition to his clinical role, he has several affiliations with medical hospitals, including Centinela Hospital Medical Center, John Muir Medical Center, Los Angeles County + University of Southern California Medical Center, Pomona Valley Hospital, Mission Community Hospital, and Monterey Park Hospital. 

Internal medicine is the medical specialty dealing with the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of adult diseases. Physicians specializing in internal medicine are called internists. They manage and prevent common and complex diseases by providing comprehensive care and promoting overall well-being.

Having a passion for tennis and basketball, Dr. H encourages all his patients to live a fitness related lifestyle.

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