Dr. Arek Manugian

Biography

Arek Melkon Manugian, MD is a board-certified internal medicine doctor at Stanford Primary Care Portola Valley, where he serves as a Clinical Assistant Professor in the Department of Medicine at Stanford University School of Medicine. Dr. Manugian specializes in diagnosing and managing a wide range of conditions, including gastrointestinal disorders, hypertension, and obesity. His work involves developing individualized care plans for patients, showing a strong commitment to personalized medicine. Dr. Manugian's research interests focus on blood pressure medications, gastric bypass surgery, and restless legs syndrome. He has received a student research grant to study how the body processes glucagon during gastric bypass surgery and has investigated muscle inflammation as a rare side effect of statins. Additionally, he has monitored a clinical trial evaluating the prescribing of drugs to lower high blood pressure and has held a role as a clinical research associate in the Stanford University Center for Sleep Sciences and Medicine, where he explored medications for restless legs syndrome. He has presented his research during his residency at the University of Cincinnati Medical Center and has taught medical students and residents about various topics, including alcohol abuse and managing indigestion. He is a member of the American College of Physicians and is dedicated to advancing medical education and patient care.

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