Gary Kocharian, MD

Dr. Gary Kocharian is a fellowship-trained neurosurgeon who treats diseases of the brain and spine.

He specializes in minimally invasive treatment of brain aneurysms, arteriovenous malformations, and fistulas, as well as the treatment of carotid artery disease and stroke. His focused neurosurgical training also includes surgical management of brain and spine tumors, as well as open and minimally invasive treatments for degenerative spine disease.

Dr. Kocharian takes a holistic approach with his patients and firmly believes that a surgical plan should be made with the personal needs of the individual patient in mind. He prioritizes forming meaningful connections with his patients and their families.

In his free time, Dr. Kocharian enjoys being with his family, grilling, playing guitar, doing yoga, running and cycling. He is fluent in French and Armenian and has basic language skills in Spanish and Russian.

Why should someone choose you to care for their health?
I prioritize the care of the patient above everything else and treat them how I would want my own loved ones to be treated.

What is the most important thing your patients should expect from their professional relationship with you? What do you expect from them?
Honest and compassionate care, and a high level of technical skill. The respect and trust of my patients is most important to me.

How do you spend your valuable personal time when you are not caring for patients?
I enjoy traveling with my family, yoga, running, cycling and hiking. I’m an avid reader and musician, and love to grill.

Why did you choose your specialty and what is its greatest reward?
Neurological diseases affect the body and the mind. Treating these diseases with specialized surgical techniques and seeing the immediate result of a patient’s recovery is deeply satisfying.

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