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Dr. Raffi Tachdjian, MD

Dr. Raffi Tachdjian, MD

Pediatrics*
20+ years of experience

Dr. Raffi Tachdjian, MD is a pediatrician in Santa Monica, CA and has over 20 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Morehouse School of Medicine in 2001. He is affiliated with medical facilities Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center and Providence Saint John's Health Center. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

3.8 Star Rating
Based on 19 reviews 3.8 Star Rating (19 reviews)

Practice

1301 20th St Ste 380 Santa Monica, CA 90404
Telehealth available
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3.8
19 ratings, 8 with a written review
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Dr. Tachdjian is a caring, kind, and empathetic Dr. He takes his time listening and has a excellent bedside manner. His office staff has a sunny disposition over the phone and in person. My only complaint is not having him as my Doctor sooner.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Victoria – Jul 17, 2024
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Up front charge of $700 for shots
I have bad allergies and went to Dr Tachdjian to request shots . I had had them many years ago so I knew what I needed . I called my insurance to make sure I was covered and Dr Tachdijian was in network . Upon booking my appointment I was told that they requested $250 up front . A little unusual given I had met my deductible but i went with it . I met Dr Tachdjian for the initial consultation . Upon my next visit the receptionist handed me a form requesting $500 up front for allergy shots . She said the compound cost them $1600 to make . I explained that my insurance covered 90% the cost and that would be $160 and asked what the extra cost was . They said it was office policy . I called a couple of other allergists at UCLA and Cedars and both said that this was unheard of. It felt more like a car dealership move than a doctor . I canceled my appointment and saved myself $500 and hoping I get the $250 back. On another note , when I arrived for my second appointment DR Tachdjian I was n
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
1 other person found this helpful
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Apr 16, 2022
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Dr Tachdjian used to be really responsive and helpful. Not anymore. Even though they're a small office, his office staff is poor at communicating. He seems to be all about the money now and not his patients. Very disappointing.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
3 others found this helpful
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Oct 08, 2021
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Have seen Dr Raffi for very different reasons, hives and later a bronchitis that he accurately diagnosed as walking pneumonia. He's knowledgable, smart, observant and a great communicator. He very carefully explains how to interpret allergy test results and gives you big picture information as well as a treatment plan that gets results. He has my vote for a top doctor. I've sent others to him and all have been happy. His office staff are all nice, and the two assistants were impressive.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
2 others found this helpful
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Bonnie in Los Angeles – Mar 30, 2018
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Where do I begin, first the receptionist ignores me when I arrive 10 minutes early to the appointment. Then a snotty internist whines "is my patient going to be late for their first appointment" ... little did I know this was going to be the in between person that would be translating to Dr Raffi who I guess was too important to hear directly from the patient what their symptoms are or for that matter, care at all. I was left in a waiting room so long the lights timed out. Horrible experience.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
3 others found this helpful
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Annette in Hollywood, CA – May 07, 2017
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Dr. Tachdjian is great! He's very kind, easy-going, and communicates well about treatment options for my allergies. Highly recommended!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Jonathan in Los Angeles, CA – Dec 17, 2016
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My 13 yo son had been experiencing a continuous headache for 5 months when I took him to see Dr Tachdjian. We'd been to see many top paediatric neurologists in LA and tried many medications and nothing had broken the headache. We went to Dr Tachdjian for allergy testing to see if a food might be the cause of the headache. Dr Tachdjian noticed my son's posture, checked his trigger points in his shoulders and treated him with trigger point injections. The headache disappeared and has not returned!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Helen B in Malibu, CA – Oct 19, 2016
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Caring and Smart. Dr. Tachdjian puts my and my family's best intention ahead of everything else. A friend referred me and I have since referred many of my friends to him. Life saver!!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Matie in Los Angeles, CA – Feb 19, 2016
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care philosophy

Dr. Tachdjian's approach is toward the whole person and not just the symptoms they report. His background includes training in Adult and Pediatric Allergy & Immunology, and Chronic Pain and Inflammation.

  • Pediatrics

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  • Allergy And Immunology

    Fellowship Hospital, 2007

  • Massachusetts General Hospital

    Internship Hospital, 2002

  • Morehouse School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 2001
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Allergy & Immunology®
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Locations

Practice

Unavail1301 20th St Ste 380 Santa Monica, CA 90404
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  • Hours
    • Mon: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Tue: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Wed: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Thu: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Fri: 8:00am - 5:00pm
  • Directions
(310) 998-0060

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Office200 Medical Plz Ste 265 Los Angeles, CA 90095
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(310) 825-0867

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Office3831 Hughes Ave Ste 600A Culver City, CA 90232
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    • Mon: 8:00am - 4:30pm
    • Tue: 8:00am - 4:30pm
    • Wed: 8:00am - 4:30pm
    • Thu: 8:00am - 4:30pm
    • Fri: 8:00am - 4:30pm
  • Directions
(424) 603-4544
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