I HIGHLY recommend Dr. Mikaelian. He embodies both the science of medicine and the art of medicine. I had unexplained vertigo which was diagnosed as a viral infection by another ENT in the area. I was advised by a physician/friend of mine to see Dr. Mikaelian for a second opinion. Dr. Mikaelian saw me right away. He asked me questions that (to my mind) had nothing to do with vertigo, and he zeroed in right away that I had fluid retention for some unknown reason. He asked me if I’d noticed my ankles lately. I was so nauseous with the vertigo that the thought of looking down had never occurred to me. He asked me if I’d had a high-salt meal and flown recently. Bingo! Yes, I had. How did he know? He treated the edema and vertigo, and I was back to normal in a few days. On my follow-up appointment with him, I remarked that he doesn’t use a computer as he talked with me like most doctors do. And he told me, “And have you noticed that my eyes have never left you as you are telling me your symptoms and history? I can pick up on a great many things that a patient doesn’t even know they’re telling me because I’m not distracted typing on a computer at the same time.” He was right (I’d had a similar episode two years ago, also diagnosed as a viral infection by the first ENT). Dr. Mikaelian also recommended that I follow up with an internist and he referred me to a good one (Anil Daya, M.D.). After ruling out a heart issue, Dr. Daya diagnosed the reason for the fluid retention and vertigo as life-long food sensitivities which have now caused leaky gut syndrome. Who knew? I am now on a healing protocol for my gut and have had no more edema or vertigo even after flying on vacation since. My migraines have greatly improved as well. And it all began with Dr. Mikaelian. Thank you, Dr. Mikaelian. I am so grateful!

Submitted Oct. 31, 2017

Saw him twice. He is courteous, punctual, knowledgeable and helpful. I would go back to him again if I still lived in Westlake Village

Submitted March 21, 2015

This was the best experience I have had with a specialist in a long time! Dr. Mikaelian is knowledgable in his explanation of assessment findings, objective in his diagnosis, open when it comes to risk factors and an expert in surgery. He has great bedside manner and did an excellent job of making me feel comfortable with my surgery and treatment. His staff is very friendly and professional. I would highly recommend Dr. Mikaelian.

Submitted Oct. 1, 2014