John Ara Yarjanian, DO

Specialty: Pain Medicine, Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
Title: Clinical Assistant Professor
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John Ara Yarjanian, DO
Pain Medicine
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  • About

    Dr. John Yarjanian is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation at Michigan Medicine.  After finishing his undergraduate degree at Wayne State University, he attended medical school at the University of Health Sciences College of Osteopathic Medicine, completed an internship at Garden City Hospital, then a PM&R residency at Wayne State University in 2003, and attained a Pain Management fellowship at University of Michigan’s Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation.  His interests include interventional spine treatments and pain management anesthesiology.

    Locations

    • Medical Procedure Services | Northville Health Center 39901 Traditions Dr
      Floor 1
      Northville, MI 48168-9493
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    • Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Clinic | Burlington Building 325 E Eisenhower Pkwy Ste 100
      Ann Arbor, MI 48108-3364
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    • Spine Clinic | Northville Health Center 39901 Traditions Dr
      Floor 1
      Northville, MI 48168-9493
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    • Spine Procedure Clinic | Burlington Building 325 E Eisenhower Pkwy Ste 100
      Ann Arbor, MI 48108-3364
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    • Medical Procedures Unit | Brighton Center for Specialty Care 7500 Challis Rd
      Entrance 2, Level 1
      Brighton, MI 48116-9416
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    Insurance Accepted

    University of Michigan Health participates with most health insurance plans.

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    Education & Training

    Medical School or Training

    University of Health Sciences, 1999

    Residency

    Wayne State University School of Medicine, Physical Med & Rehab, 2003

    Fellowships

    University of Michigan Health System, Pain Medicine, 2004

    Board Certifications

    Pain Medicine
    Physical Medicine & Rehab

    Research Overview

    Electrodiagnostic Findings in Spine Related Disorders.Efficacy of Epidural Steroid Injections in Lumbar Spinal Stenosis Patients.

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    Patient Comments

    December 22, 2025 - "Dr. Yarjanian is an excellent doctor who has earned my trust, confidence and respect relating to my care. The years of medical care under Dr. Yarjanian as increased my quality of life as I've learned to live with my life altering [...] issues. His care has also earned the trust of my husband who is very protective of my quality of care. [...]"

    December 9, 2025 - "Dr. Yarjanian, while very nicely professional, is also easy to talk to, and I felt heard and was encouraged to express all my concerns. I have come to trust his care and advice as a physician, and patience and kindness as a person. Great combination!"

    November 28, 2025 - "[...] Dr Yarjanian did help me to be able to function [...]"

    November 25, 2025 - "Very happy with the treatment I've received from Dr. Yarjanian."

    October 20, 2025 - "Dr. Yarjanian was amazing. [...] he was the first to talk with me as what was the next step in my care, as a medical advocate, for what is my best next step. [...] Dr Yarjanian listened cared and acted upon to advise me what would be the next best step for my care and referred me to a [...] surgeon."

    October 17, 2025 - "Dr. Yarjanian is knowledgeable and thorough in his exams. I felt like we were working like a team."

    September 24, 2025 - "Excellent care and concern demonstrated by Dr. Yarjanian."

    September 16, 2025 - "Dr. Yarjanian is informed, thorough, and caring. Very engaged, excellent listener. Very responsive in person and via portal. He is a model medical professional in the UMHS--we are lucky to have him."

    September 16, 2025 - "Dr. Yarjanian was excellent at listening to my issues and took into account my personal situation [...]. I felt like he worked together with me as a team. He very carefully manipulated various body parts to determine exact cause of every issue I reported. I felt he was very conscientious."

    August 6, 2025 - "Love Dr Yarjanian! He's the best"

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