Artem Minalyan, MD
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Artem Minalyan, MD

  • Rheumatology
Average rating: 4.9
 
UCLA Health Ventura Primary & Specialty Care |

About

Dr. Artem Minalyan is a rheumatologist who practices at the UCLA Ventura Primary and Specialty Care Clinic. He enjoys treating the full spectrum of rheumatic diseases, including rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, spondyloarthritis, vasculitis, myositis, gout, osteoporosis, and other rheumatic conditions. With his background in both Internal Medicine and Rheumatology, he believes in the importance of a multisystem approach to patient care. Dr. Minalyan has also received additional training in Obesity Medicine to provide more personalized care to patients affected by both obesity and rheumatic diseases.

Dr. Minalyan earned his medical degree from the Peoples’ Friendship University of Russia. He completed his Internal Medicine residency, followed by an additional year as a Chief Resident, at Abington Jefferson Health (Abington, PA). He then spent a year as a hospitalist and ultrasound fellow at Loma Linda University Health, where he later completed his rheumatology fellowship.

Dr. Minalyan was born in Siberia, where he spent his childhood. He lived in several regions of Russia before immigrating to the United States after completing his medical school. In his free time, he enjoys traveling, running, playing tennis, and stargazing.

Languages

English, Russian

Education

Medical Board Certifications

Rheumatology, American Board of Internal Medicine, 2024
Obesity Medicine, American Board of Obesity Medicine, 2023
Internal Medicine, American Board of Internal Medicine, 2020

Fellowships

Rheumatology, Loma Linda University Medical Center, 2024
Ultrasound Imaging Medicine, Loma Linda University Medical Center, 2022

Residencies

Chief Residency, Abington Memorial Hospital Department of Medicine, 2021
Internal Medicine, Abington Memorial Hospital Department of Medicine, 2020

Internship

Cardiology, Moscow City Hospital #23, 2014

Degree

MD, Peoples Friendship University of Russia, 2013

Hospital Affiliations

Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center

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:
4.9
172 total ratings | 121 reviews
5.0
September 30, 2025
Dr Minalyan is very personable, very knowledgeable and professional. He listens to my concerns and seems to be very thorough in finding the best way to my optimal health.
5.0
September 27, 2025
Very professional. He spent a good amount of time with me. Asked many questions about my issues. Thorough examination. Everything was great !
5.0
September 25, 2025
Dr. Minalyan was very patient, he introduced available drugs for osteoporosis on the market, explained their different functional pathways and came up with the best choice for me.
5.0
September 24, 2025
Very good listener!
5.0
September 24, 2025
Dr Minalyan is very thorough and explains everything in detail. He is empathetic and very helpful.