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Dr. Kenneth Carekin Kalunian, MD

(Kenneth Kalunian, MD)
Specializes in: Physician and Rheumatology (Arthritis & Autoimmune Diseases)
St. Louis University School of Medicine
Professional interests include: arthritis, skin issues, rheumatoid arthritis, and more.
9350 Campus Point Drive
San Diego, CA 92037

Dr. Kenneth Carekin Kalunian, MD is a physician provider in San Diego, CA specializing in physician and rheumatology (arthritis & autoimmune diseases). He graduated from St. Louis University School of Medicine. Dr. Kenneth Carekin Kalunian, MD is affiliated with UC San Diego Health and UC San Diego Health.

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Office Locations

9350 Campus Point Drive
San Diego, CA 92037
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4168 Front Street
San Diego, CA 92103
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8899 University Center Lane
San Diego, CA 92122
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Some issues Dr. Kenneth Carekin Kalunian, MD can help you with:

Autoimmune Diseases

An autoimmune disorder happens when the immune system mistakenly attacks the tissues of its own body, causing symptoms of illness. There are more than 80 different types of autoimmune disorders. While some are very rare, others are fairly common. Combined, autoimmune disorders are one of the leading causes of death and disability in the United States, affecting approximately 24 million people.

A properly working immune system identifies foreign substances in the body that might cause illness, such as bacteria and viruses. The immune system then creates antibodies which attack the foreign substances, neutralizing them and keeping the body safe. In people with autoimmune disorders, something goes wrong with this process. For reasons that are not fully understand, the immune system creates antibodies to attack the patient's own tissues.

Symptoms of an autoimmune disorder depend on which tissue is being attacked by the immune system, but common symptoms of autoimmune disease include fever, fatigue, and a general feeling of just not being well. Autoimmune disorders are more common in women than in men, and they may run in families. Autoimmune disorders can affect various parts of the body such as blood vessels, connective tissue, endocrine glands, joints, muscles, red blood cells, skin, and many others.

It is common to have more than one autoimmune disorder at a time. Most are chronic, or life-long illnesses, although they may come and go in flares. Treatment for autoimmune disorders depends on which part of the body is being attacked. For example:

  • A type 1 diabetic whose pancreas has been damaged will need insulin.
  • A person with Hashimoto's whose thyroid has been damaged will need replacement thyroid hormones.
  • Someone with Sjogren's syndrome will need eye drops and mouth rinses to replace tears and saliva.

Many autoimmune disorders of all kinds are treated with immune-suppressing medications, such as corticosteroids (e.g. prednisone) to reduce the effect of the immune system.

Skin Issues

The skin is the largest organ in the body, protecting and covering the more sensitive inner organs. Considering its size and that it is constantly exposed to the elements, the skin is usually relatively problem-free. However that doesn't mean that issues don't come up from time to time that might need the help of a professional. The most common skin issues that people seek medical help with are cosmetic issues, acne, eczema, dermatitis, psoriasis, and skin growths.

Professional cosmetic skin treatments exist to treat wrinkles, scars, dark spots, remove excess hair, tone and tighten skin, and otherwise improve the appearance of the skin. They may use lasers, light therapy, chemical peels, microdermabrasion, or many other forms of skin treatment.

Acne occurs when hair follicles become clogged with oil and dead skin cells, most commonly on the face or back. The clogged follicles can then become infected and inflamed. Treatments include antibiotics, anti-inflammatories, and retinoid creams.

Eczema is dry, sensitive skin that causes an itchy red rash, often in response to specific triggers. It is common in childhood but can sometimes last into adulthood. The main treatment involves keeping skin well moisturized.

Dermatitis is the medical name for any kind of skin inflammation or rash. Rashes can happen because of an allergy or contact with an irritating substance. They may be red, itchy, or even painful. They are often treated with antihistamines or moisturizing creams containing cortisone.

Psoriasis is patches of thick, red skin that is covered in silvery scales. It is often itchy and sore. Psoriasis is thought to be caused by an immune disorder, and it runs in families. Psoriasis is not contagious. There is no cure, but there are medicated creams available to treat the symptoms.

Skin growths, including warts and moles, are usually not serious. However, some skin growths should be examined by a doctor to make sure they don't cause problems in the future. Warts are harmless, rough, bumpy growths caused by a viral infection. They occur most often on the hands and feet. Because they are caused by a virus, they are contagious. Moles are brown or black spots that are sometimes raised slightly from the surface of the skin. They happen when clumps of pigment cells form in a cluster instead of spread out. Moles are harmless except that they are more vulnerable to cancer than other parts of the skin. Skin cancer is the most common form of cancer in the United States, and its risk increases with sun exposure and fair skin tone.

Skin issues can be embarrassing or irritating, but most are minor and can be treated without serious problems. Some, however, can be a sign of a more significant issue, so it is important to see a doctor for anything out of the ordinary.

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“Early signs of rheumatoid arthritis include pain, swelling and stiffness in the hands and feet early in the morning that lasts for more than 30 minutes, said Dr. Kenneth Kalunian, a professor in...”—"Rheumatoid arthritis: Pain, swelling early signs", The San Diego Union-Tribune, September 2013
“"It s very exciting to have this drug," said Dr. Kenneth Kalunian, a professor at the University of California San Diego School of Medicine and associate director of the UCSD Center for Innovative...”—"Easing the complications", The San Diego Union-Tribune, June 2011

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Kenneth Carekin Kalunian, MD treated as a physician provider in San Diego, CA during 2012 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kenneth Carekin Kalunian, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 214
hospital care 38
inpatient care 38

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Kenneth Carekin Kalunian, MD treated as a physician provider in San Diego, CA during 2013 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kenneth Carekin Kalunian, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 293
hospital care 23
inpatient care 23

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kenneth Carekin Kalunian, MD.

Gender
Male 28
Female 89
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 73
Black 0
Hispanic 20
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 57
From 75 to 84 0
85 and over 0
Less than 65 37

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kenneth Carekin Kalunian, MD in 2013

Hypertension 68
High Cholesterol 49
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 21
Depression 26
Chronic Kidney Disease 24
Asthma 10
Osteoperosis 15
Atrial Fibrilation 0
Heart Failure 19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 16
Diabetes 23
Dementia 0
Cancer 10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kenneth Carekin Kalunian, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 360

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kenneth Carekin Kalunian, MD.

Gender
Male 23
Female 87
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 67
Black 0
Hispanic 24
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 52
From 75 to 84 0
85 and over 0
Less than 65 32

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kenneth Carekin Kalunian, MD in 2014

Hypertension 56
High Cholesterol 45
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 25
Depression 28
Chronic Kidney Disease 25
Asthma 0
Osteoperosis 15
Atrial Fibrilation 0
Heart Failure 15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 0
Diabetes 25
Dementia 0
Cancer 0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kenneth Carekin Kalunian, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 366

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kenneth Carekin Kalunian, MD.

Gender
Male 54
Female 196
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 178
Black 0
Hispanic 30
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 126
From 75 to 84 0
85 and over 0
Less than 65 64

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kenneth Carekin Kalunian, MD in 2015

Hypertension 65
High Cholesterol 47
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 24
Depression 31
Chronic Kidney Disease 26
Asthma 0
Osteoperosis 15
Atrial Fibrilation 0
Heart Failure 17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 14
Diabetes 24
Dementia 0
Cancer 11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kenneth Carekin Kalunian, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 376

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kenneth Carekin Kalunian, MD.

Gender
Male 30
Female 91
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 73
Black 12
Hispanic 21
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 64
From 75 to 84 0
85 and over 0
Less than 65 28

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kenneth Carekin Kalunian, MD in 2016

Hypertension 62
High Cholesterol 45
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 27
Depression 34
Chronic Kidney Disease 27
Asthma 14
Osteoperosis 20
Atrial Fibrilation 0
Heart Failure 24
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 13
Diabetes 21
Dementia 0
Cancer 12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kenneth Carekin Kalunian, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 335

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kenneth Carekin Kalunian, MD.

Gender
Male 26
Female 96
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 74
Black 0
Hispanic 20
Asian 13
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 68
From 75 to 84 0
85 and over 0
Less than 65 29

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kenneth Carekin Kalunian, MD in 2017

Hypertension 57
High Cholesterol 35
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 26
Depression 31
Chronic Kidney Disease 25
Asthma 9
Osteoperosis 18
Atrial Fibrilation 10
Heart Failure 21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 9
Diabetes 16
Dementia 0
Cancer 11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kenneth Carekin Kalunian, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 341

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kenneth Carekin Kalunian, MD.

Gender
Male 22
Female 91
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 69
Black 0
Hispanic 25
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 56
From 75 to 84 0
85 and over 0
Less than 65 28

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kenneth Carekin Kalunian, MD in 2018

Hypertension 54
High Cholesterol 45
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 31
Depression 33
Chronic Kidney Disease 29
Asthma 13
Osteoperosis 24
Atrial Fibrilation 12
Heart Failure 25
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 13
Diabetes 23
Dementia 10
Cancer 11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kenneth Carekin Kalunian, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 389

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kenneth Carekin Kalunian, MD.

Gender
Male 30
Female 100
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 80
Black 0
Hispanic 26
Asian 11
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 54
From 75 to 84 0
85 and over 0
Less than 65 37

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kenneth Carekin Kalunian, MD in 2019

Hypertension 63
High Cholesterol 51
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 40
Depression 40
Chronic Kidney Disease 32
Asthma 12
Osteoperosis 22
Atrial Fibrilation 12
Heart Failure 26
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 12
Diabetes 21
Dementia 9
Cancer 10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kenneth Carekin Kalunian, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 365

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kenneth Carekin Kalunian, MD.

Gender
Male 31
Female 109
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 95
Black 0
Hispanic 21
Asian 11
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 60
From 75 to 84 0
85 and over 0
Less than 65 41

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kenneth Carekin Kalunian, MD in 2020

Hypertension 53
High Cholesterol 44
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 36
Depression 43
Chronic Kidney Disease 31
Asthma 10
Osteoperosis 27
Atrial Fibrilation 9
Heart Failure 23
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 10
Diabetes 17
Dementia 11
Cancer 14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kenneth Carekin Kalunian, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 387

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kenneth Carekin Kalunian, MD.

Gender
Male 40
Female 98
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 94
Black 0
Hispanic 28
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 52
From 75 to 84 37
85 and over 11
Less than 65 38

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kenneth Carekin Kalunian, MD in 2021

Hypertension 60
High Cholesterol 53
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 31
Depression 39
Chronic Kidney Disease 34
Asthma 12
Osteoperosis 22
Atrial Fibrilation 9
Heart Failure 22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 13
Diabetes 22
Dementia 12
Cancer 17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kenneth Carekin Kalunian, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 309

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kenneth Carekin Kalunian, MD.

Gender
Male 24
Female 101
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 90
Black 0
Hispanic 20
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 47
From 75 to 84 41
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kenneth Carekin Kalunian, MD in 2022

Hypertension 65
High Cholesterol 57
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 25
Depression 37
Chronic Kidney Disease 26
Asthma 17
Osteoperosis 34
Atrial Fibrilation 11
Heart Failure 23
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 16
Diabetes 26
Dementia 0
Cancer 18

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kenneth Carekin Kalunian, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 346

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kenneth Carekin Kalunian, MD.

Gender
Male 41
Female 100
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 99
Black 0
Hispanic 20
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 62
From 75 to 84 42
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kenneth Carekin Kalunian, MD in 2023

Hypertension 70
High Cholesterol 72
Stroke 9
Ischemic Heart Disease 25
Depression 31
Chronic Kidney Disease 27
Asthma 17
Osteoperosis 29
Atrial Fibrilation 13
Heart Failure 23
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 13
Diabetes 26
Dementia 0
Cancer 18

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2024 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kenneth Carekin Kalunian, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 292

2024 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kenneth Carekin Kalunian, MD.

Gender
Male 42
Female 97
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 96
Black 0
Hispanic 20
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 52
From 75 to 84 44
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kenneth Carekin Kalunian, MD in 2024

Hypertension 69
High Cholesterol 75
Stroke 10
Ischemic Heart Disease 29
Depression 29
Chronic Kidney Disease 29
Asthma 19
Osteoperosis 38
Atrial Fibrilation 19
Heart Failure 26
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 21
Diabetes 23
Dementia 0
Cancer 14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2024

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kenneth Carekin Kalunian, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Kenneth Carekin Kalunian, MD treated as a physician provider in San Diego, CA were hospital care and inpatient care.

doctor visit 336
hospital care 30
inpatient care 30

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2024

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kenneth Carekin Kalunian, MD.

Gender
Female 96
Male 30
Ethnicity
Black / African American 0
Asian / Pacific Islander 2
Non-Hispanic White 83
Hispanic 21
Native American / Alaskan Native 0
Other 0
Age
85 and over 0
75 to 84 12
Less than 65 25
65 to 74 57

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kenneth Carekin Kalunian, MD From 2012 - 2024

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Kenneth Carekin Kalunian, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, depression and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension 57
High Cholesterol 47
Stroke 1
Ischemic Heart Disease 26
Depression 30
Chronic Kidney Disease 25
Asthma 10
Osteoporosis 21
Heart Failure 20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 11
Diabetes 20
Atrial Fibrillation 7
Cancer 11
Dementia 3

Education & Training

Dr. Kenneth Carekin Kalunian, MD graduated from St. Louis University School of Medicine. He completed residency at University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) Affiliated Hospitals. He is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine and has a state license in California.

Medical School: St. Louis University School of Medicine

Residency: University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) Affiliated Hospitals

Board Certification: American Board of Internal Medicine

Licensed In: California

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Kenneth Carekin Kalunian, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

UC San Diego Health
UC San Diego Health

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Kenneth Carekin Kalunian, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.77 out of 5 stars based on 135 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Kenneth Carekin Kalunian, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in San Diego, CA. 

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General Payments

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

Payments by Company
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C. $38,059 ORENCIA
$13,216
$24,843
Eli Lilly and Company $37,072
$37,072
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP $27,925 SAPHNELO
$10,269
$17,657
UCB SA $21,698
$21,698
Pfizer Inc. $18,726
$18,726
Other $115,343 BENLYSTA
$11,775 		ACTHAR
$8,555 		Gazyva
$8,033 		NON-PRODUCT
$4,108 		STELARA
$3,886 		Other
$78,988
Types of Payments
Consulting Fee $216,135
Travel and Lodging $19,687
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program $7,250
Food and Beverage $6,338
Honoraria $6,288
Other $3,127

Research Payments

Dr. Kenneth Carekin Kalunian, MD has received 164 research payments totaling $1,646,338.

Biography

Dr. Kenneth Kalunian practices physician and rheumatology (arthritis & autoimmune diseases) in San Diego, CA and La Jolla, CA. He is especially interested in lupus, skin issues, and rheumatoid arthritis. Dr. Kalunian has a 5.0 out of 5 star average patient rating. He graduated from St. Louis University School of Medicine. His training includes a residency program at a hospital affiliated with the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA). Dr. Kalunian is affiliated with UC San Diego Health.

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