Dr. Zaree Babakhanian grew up in nearby Montrose and La Crescenta. After obtaining his undergraduate degree from UCLA, he attended the Chicago Medical School. After four years in Chicago, he returned to Southern California, where he completed his residency and fellowship at the Keck Medical Center of USC. He spent the last year of his fellowship focusing on advanced pancreatic and biliary endoscopy.
Dr. Babakhanian has been in practice in Pasadena since completing his fellowship training at USC. He is an active member of the teaching staff at Huntington Hospital and enjoys working with the medical residents. He enjoys all areas of gastroenterology with a particular interest in endoscopic removal of large colon polyps and biliary endoscopy. When Dr. Babakhanian is not at work, he enjoys traveling with his wife, biking, and photography.
Our group strives to provide optimal care for our patients’ digestive health problems in an environment in which they can be comfortable and feel confident in getting the best advice and the most effective treatments. Dr. Babakhanian is committed to listening to you and providing you with the safest, most effective and comfortable setting for your GI procedure. His staff is focused on the medical needs of their patients and provide timely access to care. He feels strongly about keeping your care as affordable as possible.
- Advanced Pancreatic and Biliary Endoscopy
- Endoscopic Removal of Large Colon Polyps
- Undergraduate: UCLA
- Medical School: Chicago Medical School
- Residency: Keck Medical Center of USC
- Fellowship (Gastroenterology, with advanced pancreatic and biliary endoscopy focus): Keck Medical Center of USC
- He is an active member of the teaching staff at Huntington Hospital and enjoys working with the medical residents.
- American Gastroenterological Association (AGA)
- American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (ASGE)
When Dr. Babakhanian is not at work, he enjoys traveling with his wife, biking, and photography.