Dr. Natalie Sarukhanian

About Dr. Natalie Sarukhanian

Dr. Natalie Sarukhanian received her undergraduate degree with cum laude honors in Psychobiology from UCLA, then a doctorate of Optometry with magna cum laude honors from the Southern California College of Optometry at Marshall B. Ketchum University.

While still in college, she was the Community Relations Director of Bruins in Focus — an organization at UCLA committed to providing vision screenings to individuals without access to proper eye care. She also volunteered at the Jules Stein Eye Institute.

Dr. Natalie completed clinical rotations at the West Los Angeles VA Medical Center, Hu Hu Kam Memorial Hospital in Arizona, and a private practice. Thereafter, she completed her residency at the VA Los Angeles Ambulatory Care Center in Ocular Disease and Low Vision Rehabilitation before coming to AGEI.

Her training specialized in diagnosis and management of ocular diseases, management of patients with varying degrees of vision loss, and fitting of medically necessary contact lenses.

Dr. Natalie was inspired to join the field of eye care after receiving her own vision correction as a child. “After receiving vision correction from my doctor, my quality of life was greatly improved. My experience has inspired me to help my patients see the world more clearly!”

Dr. Natalie is a native Armenian speaker and proficient in Spanish.

When she isn’t treating patients, Dr. Sarukhanian enjoys yoga, cheering on the Lakers, and spending time with her fiancé.

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Education

Doctor of Optometry, Magna Cum Laude
Southern California College of Optometry at Marshall B. Ketchum University
c/o 2021

Bachelor of Science (Psychobiology), Cum Laude
UCLA
c/o 2017

Honors & Awards

Beta Sigma Kappa International Optometric Honor Society, SCCO, 2017-2021
Dr. Herbert McCracken Dixon Memorial Scholarship Recipient, SCCO, 2019
Dean’s Honors List, UCLA
Tau Sigma National Honor Society, UCLA
ALD/PES National Honor Societies, UCLA
Dean’s Honors List, Glendale Community College
Alpha Gamma Sigma National Honor Society, Glendale Community College

Services & activities

Student Fellow of American Academy of Optometry, 2021
Student Leadership Development Certificate, SCCO at MBKU, 2021
Tutor, SCCO at MBKU, 2018-2021
Vice President of Southern California College of Optometry Private Practice Club, 2018-2019
Volunteer at Special Olympics Opening Eyes, 2018
Member of SCCO Lion’s Club International, 2017-2020
Secretary of SCCO Spanish Optometric Society, 2017-2018
Volunteer at Glendale Health Fair, 2017
Member of American Optometric Student Association, 2017-2021
Member of California Optometric Association, 2017-2021
Member of SCCO Optometric Extension Program, 2017-2019
Volunteer at preschool vision screenings, Jules Stein Eye Institute, 2016-2017
Volunteer at Jules Stein Eye Institute Vision Rehabilitation Center, 2016-2017
Community Relations Director of Bruins in Focus at UCLA, 2016-2017
Volunteer at vision screenings throughout Los Angeles, UCLA, 2015-2017
Member of Pre-Optometry Society at UCLA, 2015-2017
Senator of Administration of Associated Students of GCC, 2013-2015
Student Ex-Officio, City of Glendale Commission on the Status of Women, 2011-2012

Professional Presentations

“Diagnosis, Treatment, and Management of Hemiretinal Vein Occlusion” Case report and presentation, Southern California College of Optometry Residency Forum, May 2022
“Understanding Diabetic Retinopathy” Lecture at VA LA Ambulatory Care Center during didactic sessions for veterans, May 2022
Photorounds on Anterior Segment Review. Given at the VA LA Ambulatory Care Center for the SCCO fourth-year interns, 2021-2022
Photorounds on Posterior Segment Review. Given at the VA LA Ambulatory Care Center for the SCCO fourth-year interns, 2021-2022
“Central Retinal Artery Occlusion” Case presentation. Given at the VA LA Ambulatory Care Center for the SCCO fourth-year interns, 2021
“Diabetic Papillopathy” Case presentation. Given at Hu Hu Kam Memorial Hospital student rounds, 2021
“Carotid Cavernous Fistula” Case presentation. Given at the West Los Angeles VA student rounds, 2020
“Trigeminal Neuralgia” Case presentation. Given at the West Los Angeles VA student rounds, 2020

Patients talk about AGEI’s quality of care

15960 TOTAL 1ST PARTY REVIEWS / 4.9 OUT OF 5 STARS

Nichole Y.

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Great care and very happy with results but having difficulty getting through to doctor for issues with medications. Been waiting two weeks to hear back from him. Also, I don’t care personally but I wanted to point out that throughout all my visits I have noticed no one ever closes the door in the treatment rooms. I think it’s the culture of the office because it’s so fast paced

Mario R.

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The whole visit was amazing. The interaction among the doctors while examining was great and resulted in an optimal outcome.

Amir Y.

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I am so glad that i found you. I am very grateful to my friend to recommend Dr Assil to me.

Judith B.

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Dr. Adele and the entire team’s care are absolutely wonderful!

Fay V.

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This is the second time asking me to do this

Wendy A.

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Dr Assil did a very good job. The staff was professional as well. My eyes are not as good as I had hoped..I now require reading glasses, but my vision is much better than before. Thank you

Joseph G.

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they are the best

Jack K.

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i wait at least more than 45 minutes after checking in, 45 minutes after my appointment time

Jose U.

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We will like to know if theirs another treatment for his condition ( surgery ) to make him see more thanks

Alan R.

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Too much time spent waiting. Sometimes an hour to two.

Jeffrey D.

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Extremely professional and comforting

Reuben C.

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Always professional & friendly service. I would highly recommend this practice for anyone needing an eye doctor for regular check ups and everything else including eye surgeries.

John L.

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Top Shelf treatment and Staff!

Rosalva A.

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Staff was friendly, efficient and clearly explained everything to me.

Blaine M.

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Nope- always a great visit

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