About
Ani Baghdassarian, MD, is a board-certified internist practicing at Hoag Prime's Newport Beach Fashion Island location. She grew up in Orange County as the daughter of a physician, and volunteer work at local hospitals during college confirmed her path toward medicine. She completed her medical degree at Saint Louis University in St. Louis, Missouri, then trained in an internal medicine residency at UC Irvine Medical Center. She holds Diplomate certification from the American Board of Internal Medicine.
Dr. Baghdassarian approaches each patient from head to toe, focusing on integrated and customized care rather than isolated symptoms. She places equal weight on treating current health concerns and educating patients about prevention. She views the physician-patient relationship as a true collaboration, working alongside her patients to define and reach their health goals. She speaks conversational Armenian and Spanish. Outside work, she enjoys photography, tennis, time outdoors, and spending time with family and friends.
Education & Training
Medical School
Saint Louis University, St. Louis, Missouri
Residency
Internal Medicine, UC Irvine Medical Center
Certifications
Languages
Armenian, Spanish
Who is Dr. Baghdassarian right for?
Dr. Baghdassarian is a strong fit for adults who want a physician focused on both treatment and education. Patients who prefer a collaborative approach, where they help shape their own care plan, will find her style a natural match. Armenian- and Spanish-speaking patients benefit from her language skills. Her integrated, head-to-toe approach suits anyone managing multiple health concerns who wants a single physician coordinating the full picture.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Baghdassarian specializes in internal medicine and preventive medicine. She focuses on integrated, customized care that addresses the whole patient rather than isolated symptoms.
Yes. Dr. Baghdassarian speaks conversational Armenian and Spanish, which allows her to communicate more naturally with patients who prefer those languages.
Dr. Baghdassarian earned her medical degree from Saint Louis University in St. Louis, Missouri. She completed her internal medicine residency at UC Irine Medical Center.
Yes. Dr. Baghdassarian holds Diplomate certification from the American Board of Internal Medicine.
Dr. Baghdassarian treats care as a collaboration between physician and patient. She addresses her patients' concerns and actively works with them to set and achieve health goals. Patient education is a central part of every visit she conducts.
Dr. Baghdassarian sees patients at the Hoag Prime Newport Beach Fashion Island location.
Dr. Baghdassarian chose internal medicine for its whole-body scope. She wanted to evaluate patients from head to toe and deliver integrated healthcare solutions rather than narrowly focused treatment.
Doctor profile last updated June 6, 2026