Shant Shekherdimian, MD
- Pediatric General Surgery
About
Shant Shekherdimian MD, MPH, joined the pediatric surgery faculty at UCLA in 2014. He completed his general surgery residency at Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center and pediatric surgery fellowship at the Hospital for Sick Children in Toronto. Dr. Shekherdimian holds board certifications in General Surgery and Pediatric Surgery by the American Board of Surgery.
Dr Shekherdimian's clinical interests include neonatal surgery, minimally invasive surgery, and surgical management of inflammatory bowel diseases. His research interests focus on developing innovative treatment options for children with short bowel syndrome. Dr. Shekherdimian is also an active global health researcher, focusing on health systems strengthening and development of quality improvement initiatives in post-Soviet nations.
Languages
Education
Medical Board Certifications
Fellowship
Residencies
Internship
Degree
Recognitions
- Super doctors, Southern California, 2025
- Super Doctors® Southern California, 2024, 2025
- Top Doctors, Los Angeles Magazine, 2021
- Fulbright U.S. Scholar
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Locations
UCLA Health Porter Ranch Pediatrics
Hospital Affiliations
Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center
UCLA Santa Monica Medical Center
UCLA Mattel Children's Hospital
Medical Services
Areas of Focus
Research
Interests
- Short Bowel Syndrome
- Appendicitis
- Pediatric Trauma
- Global Health/Global Surgery
Publications
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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Recognitions
- Super Doctors® Southern California, 2024, 2025
- Top Doctors, Los Angeles Magazine, 2021
- Fulbright U.S. Scholar
- Delta Omega Honors Society