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Dr. Anna Khachatrian, MD

Dr. Anna Khachatrian, MD

Orthopedic Surgery*
20+ years of experience

Dr. Anna Khachatrian, MD is an orthopedic surgeon in La Jolla, CA and has over 20 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from University of Toronto Faculty of Medicine in 2002. She is affiliated with medical facilities such as Scripps Green Hospital and Scripps Mercy Hospital San Diego. She is not accepting new patients.

4.2 Star Rating
Based on 69 reviews 4.2 Star Rating (69 reviews)

Scripps Clinic Torrey Pines

10710 N Torrey Pines Rd La Jolla, CA 92037
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Dr. Khachatrian's Reviews

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4.2
69 ratings, 42 with a written review
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great team
fantastic support before and after the surgery, Doctor K is great and has a great team. Thank you
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Apr 22, 2025
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Excellent care
3 month ago I had a total hip replacement surgery with Dr Anna Kulidjan and her team. I can't Thanks enough for the special, excellent care they have provided. Dr Anna Kulidjian is incredibly knowledgeable, you can ask her any of concerns questions. The entire team is friendly and efficient. I was feel so confident that I was in the good hands. My recovery process was so smooth and fast. Highly recommend, very quality care!
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Apr 09, 2025
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Fab surgeon
Was very pleased at initial consult because she recommended doing both hips at same time. I thought I would have to beg. Immediately after arrival at home, I knew things were much improved as my leg length was equalized. Never had to use any pain meds...even aspiring. Home health & OP therapists were great as well. Everyone has been amazed at how quickly a petite 68 yr old woman came through with such great results and so soon. Wa cleared for horseback riding by month two. Self sufficient wo cane or walker in 2.5 weeks and wanted to drive! Would definitely recommend her to any of my friends and family. Hospital was also great
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
2 others found this helpful
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Nancy – Dec 24, 2024
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Very likely to recommend you and your staff.
The exceptional care and attention to detail you and your staff provided was great.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Dec 10, 2024
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Dr. K did both of my hip replacements.
Dr. K was fantastic about helping me understand what to expect with my first hip replacement. While this was terrific, what I loved about my most recent hip replacement, or my second one, was that it was not cookie cutter surgery. My first surgery, the stitches we difficult and for my second one, she used a completely different method which worked excellent. She used the knowledge from my first surgery to improve my recovery for my recent surgery. I am walking between 3 and 5 miles a day and have no more pain in my hips. Thank you Dr. K.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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David Lyons – Sep 16, 2024
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Highly would recommend to others
Very helpful in explaining thigs
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
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Sep 08, 2024
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DDG
From the beginning Dr. K.has been very informative, she has a large staff, everyone is there to help and answer your questions. It took about 3 months to get scheduled, for my Left to hip replacement. but I knew it wound in June. I had a few appointments prior to the surgery.After surgery they made me an appointment for 8 weeks later. If you do everything that Dr. K and staff tells you, will not need any pain meds! I only used Acetaminophen! Along with the pack she suggests you get from Amazon. Also Icing through the day & night was a great help. Healing and recovery will be easy!
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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DDG – Sep 03, 2024
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Excellent Surgeon and Staff
Dr. Kulidjian did a full hip replacement for me last November. She came highly recommended by two friends. I could not be more pleased with my new hip. I am back playing competitive tennis at age 67, pain free. Dr. Kulidjian and her entire staff were professional, cordial, considerate, and extremely knowledgeable. I would give all of them 10 stars if I could. Thank you for such a successful surgery. I am so grateful.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Carol – Aug 28, 2024
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shes so special
Telehealth
after i had a hard time to find a docter, that wants to do the surgery of the knee replacement because my white blood cells high she was the only one that took my case and she gave me back the oppurtunity to be a normal person again. she did my both knees if i have the oppurtunity to decide again i will choose her again, her team are so respectful and made me feel so good i just love her and her team. DR Kulidjian always gonna be in my prays.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Efrain Duenas – Aug 05, 2024
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Dr. Kulidian Review
I had both knees replaced, my left first followed by my right knee 3 months later. Both were done by Dr. Kulidian and her excellent staff. Everything proceeded like clockwork once we scheduled the surgeries. I never had to wait more than 5-10 minutes for an appointment.I highly recommend Dr. Kulidian.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
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Jul 30, 2024
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5 star
There professionalism. 1st class. I was sold right off the bat when Blake came in and examined me. Then came in Dr K. She just made me feel I was in good hands.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Chuckster the Hustler – Jul 19, 2024
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No Respect For Your Time
First in office visit I was kept waiting one hour past my appointment. When I asked nurse to use the restroom because I had been waiting so long, I walked by nurses station and saw the Doctor just chatting up with the nurses.....while I was waiting. Second visit was a Telehealth call, which I sat on hold one hour and 45 minutes past my appointment time. She complained that I had not come in to see her (we live one hour from her office). She told me that she wanted me to come into the office in two weeks to see her and set me an appointment up right then at that moment. My husband drove me to the next appointment. When we got into the office, we waiting about 25 minutes past our appointment time and her PA came in and asked what were we here for today? I said that I did not know, because the Doctor had made the appointment during a Telehealth call. And boy were we shocked when her PA told us that the Doctor was onvacation. We were DONE!
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
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Knee Replacements
Dr K did right knee and 2 months later did the leftit was perfect… all aspects were great… 10 years of pain is gone and my knees are like40 years ago
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Apr 08, 2024
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Very knowledgeable and professional
Dr. Kulidjian is a great listener, very professional, knowledgeable, empathetic person, very to the point, great communication skills.I highly recommend her to have as your team of doctors.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Feb 15, 2024
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best surgeon on earth. She changed my life.
I had double hip surgery and now exercise for 2 hours a day. Feel great and bless the day I met her.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Feb 10, 2024
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Massive lack of professionalism
First appointment I arrived and spoke with a PA who had obviously never even looked at my chart. Then found out the surgeon wasn't even there and they would have me come back the following week, which is inconsiderate when I have to take off work for appointments. When I finally see the doctor and lack of compassion and communication skills were impressive. I was yelled at for having a bad knee from childhood injuries. The office proceeded to call me 4 more times pushing treatments I'd already refused and trying to schedule surgery after I'd told them I was going to a different surgeon. Very happy with my surgeon elsewhere. I'm shocked at how bad this was.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
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Feb 07, 2024
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Both Hip Surgery
Dr Kulidjian is an outstanding physician. I have been very luck to have her as my surgeon. I am a cancer patient. My cancer damaged my both hips to an extend that needed to be replaced. Dr Kulidjian is an only orthopedic oncologist that was able to diagnose my problem and performed successful surgery. I am pain free since my surgery. Dr Kulidjian is extremely knowledgeable, experienced, friendly, and caring physician. She is of the best doctors I have ever had in my lifetime. She saved me from my pain and misery with the successful surgery she performed on me. I highly recommend her to any patient with orthopedic needs.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Nariman Zadeh – Jan 24, 2024
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100 percent !
Friendly, professional on time and very informative. I’m surprised as to how quickly I recovered and very thankful to have had such a kind and caring surgeon! Thank you Doctor kulidjian!
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Dec 20, 2023
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Very knowledgeable, understanding Doctor.
She takes her time to listen to me, and gives me the information that I need to help me recover completely.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Edwin Jimenez – Nov 25, 2023
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Incredible surgeon
I was lucky enough to get Dr. Kulidjian to perform both hip replacements (anterior) in 2022. I was shocked as to how quickly I recovered and very thankful to have had such a kind and caring surgeon. She took the time at all my appointments to answer all questions and had some great herbal suggestions for the inflammation while waiting for surgery.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Terry Darton – Oct 20, 2023
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About Me

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Anna Khachatrian Kulidjian, MD, is an orthopedic surgeon who specializes in orthopedic oncology, adult joint reconstruction and limb preservation surgery. She is a member of the Scripps Clinic orthopedic surgery team as well as the director of...read more

biography

Anna Khachatrian Kulidjian, MD, is an orthopedic surgeon who specializes in orthopedic oncology, adult joint reconstruction and limb preservation surgery. She is a member of the Scripps Clinic orthopedic surgery team as well as the director of...read more
  • Orthopedic Surgery

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  • University Of Toronto Faculty Of Medicine

    Medical School, 2002
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery®
Orthopedic Surgery
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  • California Orthopaedic Association, Member

  • English

  • Armenian

  • Russian

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Scripps Clinic Torrey Pines

Scripps Clinic Torrey Pines10710 N Torrey Pines Rd La Jolla, CA 92037
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