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Specializes in: Head & Neck Plastic Surgery

Tehran University of Medical Sciences

Professional interests include: cornea problems, sleep apnea, cosmetic treatments, and more.

1000 Magnolia Avenue Suite A
Larkspur, CA 94939

(415) 461-5755

Dr. Armen Serebrakian, MD is a head and neck plastic surgeon in Larkspur, CA specializing in head & neck plastic surgery. He graduated from Tehran University of Medical Sciences. Dr. Armen Serebrakian, MD is affiliated with Sutter Health and Hill Physicians.

Office Locations

Sutter Health

1000 Magnolia Avenue Suite A
Larkspur, CA 94939

(415) 461-5755

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Some issues Dr. Armen Serebrakian, MD can help you with:

Thyroid Surgery

Thyroid surgery is a procedure to remove all or part of the thyroid gland. The thyroid is a small, butterfly-shaped gland in the lower neck that regulates the hormones that manage metabolism. Thyroid surgery, also known as thyroidectomy, treats thyroid disorders such as hyperthyroidism (overactive thyroid), hypothyroidism (underactive thyroid), goiters (noncancerous thyroid inflammation), and thyroid cancer. It may also be used to remove thyroid nodules or cysts that have a risk of becoming cancerous.

Both hypothyroidism and goiters are caused by an autoimmune reaction where the body produces antibodies that attack the thyroid cells for unknown reasons. The thyroid reacts by releasing too little or too much T3 and T4 thyroid hormones, impairing thyroid function and causing irregular metabolism. Goiters develop from the autoimmune reaction causing continued antibody damage to the thyroid over time. Thyroid goiters are large, swollen lumps that can be felt near the base of the neck. Obstructive goiters can cause pain, coughing, and abnormal breathing. Hypothyroidism may also be caused by iodine deficiency, as iodine is needed to produce thyroid hormones.

The exact cause of thyroid cancer and thyroid nodules or cysts is unknown. While thyroid cancer and thyroid nodules or cysts can occur in individuals with thyroid disorders, they are not associated with a malfunctioning thyroid.

Physicians may prescribe thyroid surgery if blood tests reveal patients' thyroid stimulating hormones (TSA) are outside of the acceptable range, indicating a malfunctioning thyroid. Thyroid biopsies (tissue samples) and tests for thyroid-attacking antibodies are also criteria for surgery.

An ENT or general surgeon performs thyroid surgery. While a patient is placed under anesthesia, the surgeon makes an incision at the center of the neck and removes the thyroid gland. Two alternative methods of thyroid surgery are transoral (incision through the mouth) and endoscopic, where a surgeon operates a video camera for live footage to help guide the removal process.

Thyroid surgery requires minimal aftercare. Most patients recover quickly and resume normal activities within a few days of surgery. However, thyroid surgery patients must take daily synthetic thyroid medication (levothyroxine) for life to replace their removed thyroid.

Tonsillectomy

Tonsillectomy is a surgical procedure to remove both tonsils and is most widely used to treat tonsillitis (tonsil inflammation), which occurs when the tonsils (two tissue glands in the back of the throat) become infected and enlarged. Sleep disorders such as snoring and sleep apnea are frequently caused by tonsilitis. Similar conditions that tonsillectomy may treat include recurring throat infections (6 or more per year) and obstructed breathing from enlarged tonsils that block the airway.

Tonsillectomies are usually performed on children; however, many adults also undergo the procedure. A tonsillectomy generally only lasts for about half an hour following the administration of anesthesia. The otolaryngologist (ENT) or surgeon performing a tonsillectomy may employ a variety of medical techniques, such as:

Cold Knife Dissection: A cold knife dissection is the most popular tonsil removal method. A surgeon removes the tonsils using a steel scalpel and repairs the region with sutures (stitches) or electrocautery (high heat) to stop bleeding. This technique is favored for those with obstructed breathing.
Electrocautery: Other tonsillectomy methods include a full tonsil removal by electrocautery, where the surgeon uses a high heat device to burn off the tonsils and cauterize the bleeding tissue. Electrocautery is more painful than cold knife dissection.
Harmonic Scalpel: A third technique is where the surgeon uses a harmonic scalpel (vibrating bladed device) to first cut off the tonsils, and then coagulate bleeding using the harmonic scalpel's heat and vibration. Harmonic scalpel is the most precise form of tonsillectomy.
Radiofrequency Ablation: To perform the radiofrequency ablation technique, the surgeon places small probes into the tonsil that transmit radiofrequency energy to the tonsil tissue. The delivered energy damages and scars the tonsils, gradually minimizing the tonsils' size. Unlike the other three methods, radiofrequency ablation is performed in-office with or without general anesthesia and has minimal recovery time. Patients can expect to return to daily activities nearly immediately and may receive radiofrequency ablation every few months. While radiofrequency ablation does reduce tonsil inflammation, it is not often prescribed to those with severe tonsillitis or breathing disorders.

Patients are typically able to return home shortly after having their tonsils removed. Tonsillectomy recovery time may range from around ten days to two weeks. During this time, it is common for patients to have a sore throat, neck pain, and a hoarse voice. Patients are advised to consume soft foods such as ice cream and applesauce to avoid further throat irritation. After recovering from tonsillectomy, many patients experience improved breathing, reduced irritation, and an overall improved quality of life.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Armen Serebrakian, MD treated as a head and neck plastic surgeon in Larkspur, CA during 2012 were ear procedures, diagnostic procedures, minimally invasive procedures and laryngeal (voice box) procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Armen Serebrakian, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	11
debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	27
diagnostic evaluation	24
diagnostic procedures	371
doctor visit	475
ear procedures	449
evoked potential test	13
image guided procedures	11
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	67
minimally invasive procedures	78
minor procedures	11
stroboscopy	41

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Armen Serebrakian, MD treated as a head and neck plastic surgeon in Larkspur, CA during 2013 were ear procedures, diagnostic procedures, minimally invasive procedures and laryngeal (voice box) procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Armen Serebrakian, MD for Medicare patients.

debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	26
diagnostic procedures	290
doctor visit	412
ear procedures	378
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	31
minimally invasive procedures	31
stroboscopy	20

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Armen Serebrakian, MD.

**Gender**
Male	105
Female	166

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	104
Black	53
Hispanic	55
Asian	47
Other	12
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	104
From 75 to 84	72
85 and over	60
Less than 65	35

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Armen Serebrakian, MD in 2013

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	35
Dementia	11
Cancer	5

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Armen Serebrakian, MD treated as a head and neck plastic surgeon in Larkspur, CA during 2014 were ear procedures, diagnostic procedures, minimally invasive procedures and laryngeal (voice box) procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Armen Serebrakian, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	14
debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	39
diagnostic procedures	274
doctor visit	380
ear procedures	379
evoked potential test	16
image guided procedures	14
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	53
minimally invasive procedures	67
minor procedures	14
stroboscopy	19

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Armen Serebrakian, MD.

**Gender**
Male	95
Female	157

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	117
Black	41
Hispanic	0
Asian	51
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	85
From 75 to 84	63
85 and over	70
Less than 65	34

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Armen Serebrakian, MD in 2014

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	5
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	35
Dementia	12
Cancer	6

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Armen Serebrakian, MD treated as a head and neck plastic surgeon in Larkspur, CA during 2015 were ear procedures, diagnostic procedures, minimally invasive procedures and laryngeal (voice box) procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Armen Serebrakian, MD for Medicare patients.

debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	28
diagnostic evaluation	24
diagnostic procedures	288
doctor visit	405
ear procedures	381
evoked potential test	13
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	41
minimally invasive procedures	41
stroboscopy	17

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Armen Serebrakian, MD.

**Gender**
Male	236
Female	308

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	234
Black	102
Hispanic	84
Asian	100
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	176
From 75 to 84	178
85 and over	112
Less than 65	78

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Armen Serebrakian, MD in 2015

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	50
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	39
Dementia	11
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Armen Serebrakian, MD treated as a head and neck plastic surgeon in Larkspur, CA during 2016 were ear procedures, diagnostic procedures, minimally invasive procedures and laryngeal (voice box) procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Armen Serebrakian, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	293
doctor visit	406
ear procedures	344
evoked potential test	20
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	35
minimally invasive procedures	35

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Armen Serebrakian, MD.

**Gender**
Male	112
Female	141

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	133
Black	45
Hispanic	0
Asian	40
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	87
From 75 to 84	73
85 and over	51
Less than 65	42

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Armen Serebrakian, MD in 2016

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	48
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	36
Asthma	23
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	37
Dementia	10
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Armen Serebrakian, MD treated as a head and neck plastic surgeon in Larkspur, CA during 2017 were ear procedures, diagnostic procedures, minimally invasive procedures and laryngeal (voice box) procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Armen Serebrakian, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	263
doctor visit	382
ear procedures	331
evoked potential test	11
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	35
minimally invasive procedures	35

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Armen Serebrakian, MD.

**Gender**
Male	103
Female	128

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	105
Black	49
Hispanic	30
Asian	34
Other	13
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	91
From 75 to 84	73
85 and over	37
Less than 65	30

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Armen Serebrakian, MD in 2017

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	50
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	23
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	38
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	41
Dementia	12
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Armen Serebrakian, MD treated as a head and neck plastic surgeon in Larkspur, CA during 2018 were ear procedures, diagnostic procedures, minimally invasive procedures and laryngeal (voice box) procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Armen Serebrakian, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	288
doctor visit	425
ear procedures	376
evoked potential test	17
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	36
minimally invasive procedures	36

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Armen Serebrakian, MD.

**Gender**
Male	100
Female	150

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	113
Black	53
Hispanic	37
Asian	36
Other	11
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	108
From 75 to 84	78
85 and over	36
Less than 65	28

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Armen Serebrakian, MD in 2018

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	51
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	22
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	6
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	32
Dementia	9
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Armen Serebrakian, MD treated as a head and neck plastic surgeon in Larkspur, CA during 2019 were ear procedures, diagnostic procedures, minimally invasive procedures and laryngeal (voice box) procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Armen Serebrakian, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	219
doctor visit	368
ear procedures	327
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	27
minimally invasive procedures	27

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Armen Serebrakian, MD.

**Gender**
Male	97
Female	127

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	107
Black	46
Hispanic	24
Asian	33
Other	14
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	80
From 75 to 84	77
85 and over	34
Less than 65	33

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Armen Serebrakian, MD in 2019

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	21
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	32
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	32
Dementia	10
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Armen Serebrakian, MD treated as a head and neck plastic surgeon in Larkspur, CA during 2020 were ear procedures, diagnostic procedures and evoked potential test.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Armen Serebrakian, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	130
doctor visit	232
ear procedures	189
evoked potential test	14

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Armen Serebrakian, MD.

**Gender**
Male	55
Female	78

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	62
Black	30
Hispanic	0
Asian	20
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	52
From 75 to 84	43
85 and over	23
Less than 65	15

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Armen Serebrakian, MD in 2020

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	24
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	31
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	35
Dementia	8
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Armen Serebrakian, MD treated as a head and neck plastic surgeon in Larkspur, CA during 2021 were ear procedures, diagnostic procedures, minimally invasive procedures and laryngeal (voice box) procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Armen Serebrakian, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	135
doctor visit	329
ear procedures	261
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	27
minimally invasive procedures	27

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Armen Serebrakian, MD.

**Gender**
Male	85
Female	107

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	96
Black	36
Hispanic	21
Asian	25
Other	14
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	78
From 75 to 84	65
85 and over	32
Less than 65	17

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Armen Serebrakian, MD in 2021

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	24
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	28
Dementia	9
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Armen Serebrakian, MD treated as a head and neck plastic surgeon in Larkspur, CA during 2022 were ear procedures, minimally invasive procedures and laryngeal (voice box) procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Armen Serebrakian, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	313
ear procedures	146
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	27
minimally invasive procedures	27

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Armen Serebrakian, MD.

**Gender**
Male	73
Female	113

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	86
Black	33
Hispanic	0
Asian	39
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	71
From 75 to 84	55
85 and over	43
Less than 65	17

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Armen Serebrakian, MD in 2022

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	14
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	35
Dementia	0
Cancer	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Armen Serebrakian, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Armen Serebrakian, MD treated as a head and neck plastic surgeon in Larkspur, CA were ear procedures, diagnostic procedures, minimally invasive procedures and laryngeal (voice box) procedures.

aspiration	12
debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	30
diagnostic evaluation	24
diagnostic procedures	255
doctor visit	375
ear procedures	323
evoked potential test	14
image guided procedures	12
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	37
minimally invasive procedures	40
minor procedures	12

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Armen Serebrakian, MD.

**Gender**
Male	96
Female	134

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	44
Asian / Pacific Islander	38
Non-Hispanic White	105
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	22
Other	5

**Age**
75 to 84	70
85 and over	45
Less than 65	29
65 to 74	84

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Armen Serebrakian, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Armen Serebrakian, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	62
High Cholesterol	50
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	21
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	11
Osteoporosis	6
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	31
Atrial Fibrillation	7
Cancer	8
Dementia	8

Education & Training

Dr. Armen Serebrakian, MD graduated from Tehran University of Medical Sciences. He completed residency at Henry Ford Hospital. He is certified by the Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery - Board Certified and has a state license in California.

Medical School: Tehran University of Medical Sciences

Residency: Henry Ford Hospital

Board Certification: Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery - Board Certified

Licensed In: California

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Armen Serebrakian, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Sutter Health

Hill Physicians

Insurance Information

Please note: Insurance information may change at any time, and the provider may accept your insurance plan even if it is not listed below. Please contact the provider's office to confirm that your insurance is accepted.

Dr. Armen Serebrakian, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Cigna, Aetna, Blue Shield of California, Anthem, UnitedHealthcare, Health Net, Humana, Central Health Plan, CCHP Health Plan (Chinese Community Health Plan) and Canopy Health.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Armen Serebrakian, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

Cigna

Aetna

Blue Shield of California

Anthem

UnitedHealthcare

Health Net

Humana

Central Health Plan

CCHP Health Plan (Chinese Community Health Plan)

Canopy Health

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Armen Serebrakian, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Acclarent, Inc	$1,085 RELIEVA SCOUT Sinus Dilation System $1,045	ACCLARENT Balloon Inflation Device $28	Rhinology $12
Galderma Laboratories, L.P.	$330 $330
Allergan Inc.	$268 NATRELLE $58	BOTOX COSMETIC $15	$195
Intersect ENT, Inc.	$154 Propel $154
Integra LifeSciences Corporation	$134 Omnigraft $113	$21
Other	$344 Irrisept $100	Xeomin $84	BOTOX $55	SIENTRA HIGH STRENGTH COHESIVE SILICONE GEL BREAST IMPLANT $36	XprESS Multi-Sinus Dilation System $27	Other $43

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$1,351
Travel and Lodging	$964

Biography

Dr. Armen Serebrakian is a medical specialist in head & neck plastic surgery. Dr. Serebrakian's areas of expertise include the following: facial problems, chronic ear infection, and onabotulinumtoxinA (botox, botox cosmetic). He takes Blue Shield, Health Net, and Anthem, in addition to other insurance carriers. He attended Tehran University of Medical Sciences and then went on to complete his residency at Henry Ford Hospital. In addition to English, Dr. Serebrakian (or staff) speaks Armenian and Persian. His professional affiliations include Brown and Toland Physicians, Alta Bates Summit Medical Center - Summit Campus, and Sutter Solano Medical Center.