Arash Nikamal, D.O.

Arash Nikamal, DO, (aka “Dr. Nik”) is a family medicine physician at CHAP Med, located in Sherman Oaks, California. He joined the practice in New York. He has years of experience in hospital medicine and urgent care medicine. Having lived in Chicago, New York, and Los Angeles, he prides himself in serving patients in the largest metropolitan communities in the country.

Earning his Bachelor of Science in biology from Loyola University Chicago, he then went on to medical school at Touro College of Osteopathic Medicine, New York. Dr. Nik moved on to an internship and residency at Presbyterian Intercommunity Hospital, where he met Dr. Soufer. Dr. Nik joined Dr. Soufer as Chief Resident during their training together.

After residency, Dr. Nik spent two years working at Long Beach Memorial Hospital as a hospitalist. Serving the surrounding community allowed him to hone his skills in treating highly acute patients in a level 2 trauma hospital. Dr. Nik now joins Dr. Soufer in their practice in Sherman Oaks.

Dr. Nik prides himself on being thorough yet focused in his medical care. He focuses on heart health, cholesterol management, diet and exercise planning, and diabetes management. Dr. Nik embraces new trends in medicine, such as the implementation of the Mediterranean and ketogenic diets, to patients. He looks forward to continuing to serve the Sherman Oaks and surrounding areas of the San Fernando Valley and its patients with his robust and evolving medical expertise.