Mr. Garo H. Kodjababian, MD

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Get to know Anesthesiologist Dr. Garo H. Kodjababian, who serves patients in Downey, California.

A trusted anesthesiologist, Dr. Kodjababian tends to patients at PIH Health Downey Hospital in Downey, California.

PIH Health Downey Hospital is a nonprofit, 199-bed hospital that has been serving the community of Downey and surrounding areas for more than 100 years. In addition to high-quality inpatient care, they offer 24-hour emergency services and outpatient services.

A native of Egypt, Dr. Kodjababian earned his medical degree from the University of Ain Shams Abbasia Faculty of Medicine in 1959. After relocating to the United States, he completed his residency in anesthesiology at Adventist Health White Memorial in 1966.

As a testament to his success, the doctor is board-certified in anesthesiology by the American Board of Anesthesiology (ABA). As the certifying body for anesthesiologists since 1938, the ABA is committed to partnering with physicians to advance lifelong learning and exceptional patient care. Its mission is to advance the highest standards of the practice of anesthesiology.

Anesthesiology is the medical specialty concerned with the total perioperative care of patients before, during, and after surgery. It encompasses anesthesia, intensive care medicine, critical emergency medicine, and pain medicine. Anesthesiologists have the primary responsibility of monitoring the patient’s vital signs during surgery. In addition to basic measurements such as pulse, blood pressure, and temperature, they measure the patient’s respiration.

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