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Arineh S. Melkonian, MD

Internal Medicine

Average rating: 5.0

| 198 ratings | 132 reviews

Star ratings are displayed only for those physicians who participate in UCLA Health’s patient experience survey program and have received a minimum of 30 survey responses.

Santa Clarita Tourney Road Primary & Specialty Care |

27235 Tourney Road, Suite 2500, Valencia, CA 91355 US

661-253-5851

In-Person Visit
Online Video Visit

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Locations

Insurance

Reviews

Languages

English

Education

Medical Board Certification

Internal Medicine, American Board of Internal Medicine, 2019

Residency

Internal Medicine, New York Presbyterian Hospital, 2019

Degree

MD, Ross University School of Medicine, 2015

Locations

UCLA Health Tourney Road Primary & Specialty Care

Santa Clarita Valley

Santa Clarita Tourney Road Primary & Specialty Care

Immediate Care Medicine| Internal Medicine| Pediatrics +4 more specialties

27235 Tourney Road, Suite 2500
Valencia, CA 91355 US

661-253-5851

Fax:661-253-5852

Location Details

Hospital Affiliations

Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center

757 Westwood Plaza
Los Angeles, CA 90095 US

Areas of Focus

Primary care

Insurance

Aetna
Anthem Blue Cross
Blue Shield of California
Centivo
Cigna
First Health
Health Net of California
Interplan (part of HealthSmart)
Medicare Advantage
MultiPlan
UFCM Health System
Prime Health Services
Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS)
TRICARE
UnitedHealthcare

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Reviews

Overall Rating:

5.0

Star ratings are displayed only for those physicians who participate in UCLA Health’s patient experience survey program and have received a minimum of 30 survey responses.

198 total ratings | 132 reviews

5.0

August 27, 2025

Dr. Melkonian always so nice and listens to me and truly shows concern for me

5.0

August 26, 2025

Sh was very attentive and listened. Offered treatment without it being scheduled.

5.0

August 21, 2025

Love my doctor always so caring

5.0

August 20, 2025

Dr. Arineh S Melkonian is an excellent physician!

5.0

August 19, 2025

I was very happy with my Doctor. She listened to my concerns and was very helpful with my concerns.

5.0

August 19, 2025

My doctor listened to me and my symptoms and she was concerned and made sure that I took tests to discover the issues. I appreciate the thorough response.

5.0

August 18, 2025

She listened and made good suggestions for further care

5.0

August 15, 2025

She was excellent, could not imagine having a better primary doctor. Extremely thorough, asked all the right questions, created a plan to stay on top of a couple of concerns; I felt very well taken care of. She is very patient, kind and compassionate. I also never felt rushed. She’s the best!

5.0

August 14, 2025

Great place

5.0

August 12, 2025

She listened to me and have me answers which were clear, direct and understandable.

5.0

August 12, 2025

Answered all my questions and concerns and I didn’t feel rushed

5.0

August 12, 2025

Very knowledgeable, detail oriented, got all my medical history before my appointment, friendly, down the earth personality.

5.0

August 11, 2025

Excellent

5.0

August 11, 2025

She is amazing.

5.0

August 8, 2025

She was very thorough

5.0

August 8, 2025

She was professional, a great listener, I iterative and smart. I feel I got some of the best care ever.

5.0

August 8, 2025

Dr. Melkonian is fantastic! I never feel like she is rushing through our appointments. She really listens, discusses treatment options making sure I understand the pros and cons of each and asks me which I would prefer based on the information she has shared with me. We always schedule a follow up she can determine the effectiveness of the treatment.

5.0

August 8, 2025

Great!

5.0

August 8, 2025

Dr Melkonian was very thorough in my pre-op appointment today. She is always on-time and answers all my questions.

5.0

August 7, 2025

I appreciate All the high quality health care! Thank you!

5.0

August 6, 2025

For the first time in a long time, I felt as though someone was finally listening to me and I really appreciate it. It was a great visit.

5.0

August 6, 2025

Dr. Melkonian is fantastic. She is very thorough and knowledgeable. I appreciate her care.

5.0

August 4, 2025

Dr. Melkonian thoroughly went over my blood test results and gave me good advice on how to improve my blood test.

5.0

August 4, 2025

This was an annual physical, and Dr. Melkonian was 10 stars, in my opinion. She addresses everything in an understandable way, answers every question, and is genuinely concerned about her patients.

5.0

August 4, 2025

Melkonian really cares for my health and looks out for my health needs, she’s very proactive.

5.0

August 4, 2025

On time!! Which is great. Dr. Was so friendly and helpful

5.0

August 4, 2025

DR Melkonian is the Best!

5.0

August 1, 2025

Dr. Melkonian was very attentive and prioritized my appointment to ensure I was getting appropriate care.

5.0

July 31, 2025

Dr Melkonian is the best!

5.0

July 30, 2025

She was excellent. She brought up things that I didn’t even think about.

5.0

July 29, 2025

My doctor was super kind and really paid attention to everything I brought up about my health. I really appreciated how caring and attentive she was.

5.0

July 29, 2025

She showed understanding of my problems and offered professional advice and plan of care. Knowledgeable and supportive doctor.

5.0

July 28, 2025

Very thorough

5.0

July 28, 2025

My doctor is wonderful.

5.0

July 28, 2025

Dr Melkonian is always a pleasure to see. She’s on time, thorough and isn’t in a hurry.

5.0

July 28, 2025

Dr. Arineh S Melkonian is an excellent primary care physician. She listens to my concerns. We can have easy dialogues to discuss any health issues. She has the best suggestions/advice for any of my health questions. She has my best overall health as from priority.

5.0

July 23, 2025

Phone F/U answered all concerns

5.0

July 23, 2025

Love my Doctor, takes the time to explain everything, never seems to be in a rush.

5.0

July 22, 2025

Love her!!!

5.0

July 21, 2025

Dr. Melkonian provided answers to all my questions. She is very professional and very friendly.

5.0

July 21, 2025

Very professional and informed. Responsive to my health concerns. Very efficient.

5.0

July 21, 2025

She went over all aspects of my recovery from meds to nurse home visits.

5.0

July 18, 2025

She outstanding!

5.0

July 16, 2025

So thorough and caring and thought of my ways to help. Such an excellent doctor!

5.0

July 16, 2025

Super nice, she listens really well and I really like her.

5.0

July 16, 2025

Dr. Melkonian is a wonderful doctor. She really listens. She’s very knowledgeable, patient, resourceful, and caring.

5.0

July 15, 2025

The doctor was very attentive and thorough regarding my health and daily habits. I didn’t feel rushed and she listened to some concerns I had then made recommendations for follow up. I have always been satisfied with and appreciative of Dr Melkonian.

5.0

July 15, 2025

Dr. Melkonian is totally awesome. I feel lucky to have her.

5.0

July 15, 2025

She was great I wouldn’t change anything

5.0

July 14, 2025

She listed and heard all my concerns and problems.

5.0

July 11, 2025

Dr Melkonian is wonderful! She listens and seem to genuinely care.

5.0

July 11, 2025

She's the best. I couldn't ask for anything better.

5.0

June 20, 2025

It went well.

5.0

June 18, 2025

The entire experience was great, felt safe and well taken care of by the doctor.

5.0

June 18, 2025

Dr. Arineh Melkonian provide an excellent care to her patients like me. Iincredibly knowledgeable and took the time to answer all my questions. Highly recommend! She is so kind and patient. I am so satisfied when I left her clinic.

5.0

June 18, 2025

Always professional/ understanding/ pro-active 5 star doctor/ addressed my concerns and followed up

5.0

June 17, 2025

Dr. Melkonian is always personable and professional. She takes the time to review all my bloodwork and offer suggestions for my health. She is also responsive in responding to me in a timely manner if I have a question for her in the patient portal.

5.0

June 17, 2025

Answered all my questions and took the time to listen during the appointment.

5.0

June 16, 2025

I’m very blessed to have her as my doctor she’s caring, considerate, and is a very good listener

5.0

June 13, 2025

Dr. Melkonian is thorough, professional and very helpful. I appreciate her high quality medical care.

5.0

June 13, 2025

Dr. Melkonian is great. She is easy to work with and breaks down my health information and goals in a way I can understand. I feel comfortable with her as my provider.

5.0

June 11, 2025

My doctor is awesome. I absolutely love her. She takes the time to listen to my symptoms and I truly feel like I’m important.

5.0

June 11, 2025

Great first visit. Dr Melkonian took the time to listen to my concerns and to educate on my new diabetes diagnosis. She did not make me feel rushed and I truly appreciate it.

5.0

June 10, 2025

Friendly, thorough and informative!

5.0

June 9, 2025

Thorough and helpful.

5.0

June 8, 2025

She is the best.

5.0

June 3, 2025

I love Dr. Melkonian. She is so patient and caring and very thorough. She really lessons and is very helpful and encouraging. She’s very friendly and welcoming and really engages with her. I know she’s very busy, but she was able to fit me in and I really appreciate it.

5.0

June 3, 2025

She spent more than enough time with me and she is very concerned about my health and wellbeing.

5.0

May 30, 2025

Very through. Very personable. I felt she addressed all my issues in a clear and concise manner. I’m very happy to have her as my doctor

5.0

May 28, 2025

Visit with doctor went very well. Doctor was very caring and helpful.

5.0

May 24, 2025

Very well

5.0

May 23, 2025

Very good doctor

5.0

May 23, 2025

I was 45 minutes late to my appt and the doctor still took me in promptly so I wouldn’t have to reschedule.

5.0

May 21, 2025

Very thorough. Takes time with you.

5.0

May 20, 2025

Doctor Melkonian is so thorough and her bedside manner is absolutely superior. As a patient I feel like I can tell her anything. Highly respected.

5.0

May 20, 2025

She is always friendly, knowledgeable compassionate, professional, efficient and caring. She takes her time with her patients She is an excellent listener and evaluates your symptoms with care, knowledge and compassion.

5.0

May 19, 2025

Dr Melkonian is the best. She takes the time to thoroughly review my case and answer questions. Her professionalism, efficiency and care are the tops!

5.0

May 19, 2025

Great doctor!

5.0

May 19, 2025

Dr Melkonian is very attentive, knowledgeable and addresses every concern I had.

5.0

May 14, 2025

Caring and intelligent. Listened to my questions and answer them.

5.0

May 13, 2025

Dr Melkonian and her office are great as usual . The doctor responded so fast to my request and accommodated me in order to get my pre op appointment. Thank you Dr Melkonian appreciate your help. Keep up the good work.

5.0

May 13, 2025

Very professional, very thorough

5.0

May 13, 2025

I always feel I am well cared for by Dr Melkonian she is attentive and very thorough

5.0

May 13, 2025

Dr Melkonia was prompt, very thorough, straight forward and clearly sincere. I feel good about my relationship with UCLA Health.

5.0

May 12, 2025

Respectful, caring, listened, answered all my questions.

5.0

May 12, 2025

Genuinely interested in her patients.

5.0

May 12, 2025

She is efficient and knowledgeable

5.0

May 9, 2025

She is amazing . She is thorough , remembers me, timely , cares about me and the way I live my life ...

5.0

May 8, 2025

I love Dr. Melkonian. I really appreciate that she made time for me for a video appointment. She is very busy but manages to make her patients feel very special and attended to. She listens, she is thorough, patient and kind.

5.0

May 7, 2025

From reception to being taken to the room to the examination room to the nurses and particularly particularly Dr. Martonian outstanding visit prompt professional knowledgeable made me feel special

5.0

May 7, 2025

easy to understand

5.0

May 7, 2025

Dr Melkonian is extremely thorough and very easy to understand. She addresses all and any questions I have. Excellent Doctor.

5.0

May 6, 2025

Staff is always extremely nice and attentive, my Dr. Is amazing.

5.0

May 2, 2025

Everything was great and excellent with doctor she is the best!

5.0

May 1, 2025

She’s always caring, available for me and on top of my needs

5.0

April 30, 2025

She was very clear on everything and I really liked that. She explained the latest test the MRIs what’s the things and procedures to be better and also she propose some plans for the future healthwise and also she answered all my questions!

5.0

April 29, 2025

First time meeting my new primary care doctor. She was very interested in my well being and listened to me and offered suggestions. I felt comfortable with her. She was very personable. I look forward to working with her on my health.

5.0

April 28, 2025

Dr. Melkonian was great, as always. She is such a kind, genuinely caring person. She listens well and helps talk through the issues and potential solutions. I am lucky to have her as my PCP. All of the nursing staff who helped me today were also outstanding.

5.0

April 28, 2025

Dr. Melkonian takes the time to listen to my concerns and makes me feel heard and understood. She is always thorough and caring. I appreciate the personalized compassionate care that I receive from her.

5.0

April 28, 2025

I really appreciate the care and responsiveness I receive from Dr Melkonian’s office. I feel like she listens to my concerns and includes me in the treatment planning.

5.0

April 25, 2025

De Melkonian is excellent. She addressed all my issues today in my physical exam. She is a very good listener and extremely knowledgeable. She gets to know her patients and is a real partner with them. She is very flexible but always makes sure to are following a safe medical situation. She provides a lot of encouragement and she remembers everything about you. So glad she is back!

5.0

April 23, 2025

Appointment went well with no issues.

5.0

April 23, 2025

Dr. Melkonian is incredibly caring and attentive-- she always takes the time to listen and makes me feel truly cared for. I'm so grateful to have her as my doctor.

5.0

April 21, 2025

Everything was great

5.0

April 16, 2025

My Dr. Listened to any concerns I had calmly, professionally and took great measures to resolve the problems I was having with my health.

5.0

April 14, 2025

Excellent

5.0

April 11, 2025

Quick, direct and clear

5.0

March 27, 2025

Dr. Melkonian was very diligent and inquisitive as I'm a new patient to UCLA Health. Displayed much care and understanding of my condition.

5.0

March 19, 2025

She was very thorough reviewing my prior medical issues; allowed ample time to address my current issues and questions.

5.0

March 9, 2025

She is very caring and thorough

5.0

March 5, 2025

Good listener Great Doctor

5.0

March 5, 2025

I am so glad that my doctor is back. Dr. Melkonian is caring and knowledgeable doctor.

5.0

March 4, 2025

Doctor took a lot of time to get to know me and my lifestyle. Answered all my questions and concerns. Didn’t feel rushed and felt well taken care of.

5.0

March 3, 2025

Great listener, asks questions and fully explained all facets of check up.

5.0

February 26, 2025

All involved were very pleasant and efficient, very thorough

5.0

February 26, 2025

Unhurried, and thorough.

5.0

February 26, 2025

Great experience! Bot the doctor and her assistants were very friendly and professional. It was very pleasant to see that your doctor remembers you from previous checkups and you’re not a mere number! She explained me in detail everything she had to and then some, based on my questions. Thank you so much!

5.0

February 26, 2025

I’m so Thankful for Dr Arineh Melkonian for her excellent care and expertise, I truly appreciate her dedication to my health and the time she take to explain everything clearly.

5.0

February 25, 2025

She is kind, caring, efficient, and takes the time to address issues promptly.

5.0

February 21, 2025

Very organized and efficient

5.0

February 20, 2025

On time. Doctor did know about my healt history. Reviewed all point. Answers my concerns.

5.0

February 19, 2025

Thorough, thoughtful, good listener, responsive to my concerns

5.0

February 19, 2025

Dr. Melkonian is wonderful. She’s very thorough.

5.0

February 18, 2025

Dr. Melkonian was very professional and took the time to explain my concerns.

5.0

February 12, 2025

Love her she’s the best! Very caring and kind!

5.0

February 11, 2025

Doctor was very attentive, asking questions, listening

5.0

February 7, 2025

She is very friendly and professional. I felt that she listened to all of my concerns and answered them.

5.0

February 6, 2025

Excellent. Every question was addressed. She had gone over my extensive record before seeing me so it was easy to talk about all my questions and concerns. Very caring, efficient and professional. TY!

5.0

February 5, 2025

I felt comfortable , respected and like doctor cared

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February 5, 2025

Dr Melkonian is very good. Explains things well & seems very complete

5.0

February 4, 2025

Best Dr ever

5.0

February 3, 2025

She was aware of my health history. We discussed my health and any concerns I had. We asked great questions relating to my health. I felt very welcomed and appreciated her concern for my health

Arineh S. Melkonian, MD

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