Michael James Arias, DO
I speak: English
My gender: Male
Where I practice
About me
I was born and raised in the Los Angeles neighborhood of Eagle Rock.
Biography
After earning a bachelor’s degree in biology at UCLA, I completed a master's degree in public health (biostatistics and epidemiology) at USC’s Keck School of Medicine on a full-ride scholarship from the United States Army. I served my country for 8 years as a soldier and captain in the Medical Services Corps of the Reserves while attending 4 years of medical school at New Mexico State University, and I became a veteran in 2024. My shoulder injury and rehabilitation while on military duty at Fort Knox, Kentucky, inspired my journey to become a physician in physical medicine and rehabilitation (PM&R). After training as an intern at the University of Kentucky and as chief resident in PM&R at a community hospital in Miami, I returned home to complete my medical training in neuromuscular medicine fellowship at the David Geffen School of Medicine of UCLA and Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in 2026.
About my practice
Training in the UCLA Health system, I familiarized myself with the needs of diverse patients.
How I thrive
Coming full circle now as a physician at Kaiser Permanente where I was once a patient rehabilitating my shoulder, I want to give back to the same community that raised me in Panorama City and Santa Clarita. Whether you are a veteran, athlete, or local community member, I firmly believe, as your doctor in rehab medicine, that everyone is an athlete in the sport of life. I look forward to partnering with you to overcome any injuries, physical limitations, or mental roadblocks so that my team and I can maximize your functionality and unlock your human potential.
My office
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My provider type
Physicians and SurgeonsMedical groups, plans, and locations
Southern California Permanente Medical Group
Plans accepted
- Exclusive Provider Organization (EPO)
- HMO
- Point-of-Service Plan (POS)
- Senior Advantage
Panorama City Medical Center
Contact information
- Appointments/Information
- 1-833-574-2273 (toll free)
- General Information
- 1-800-272-3500 (toll free)
- General Information
- 818-375-2000
- Hospitalized patient information
- 818-375-2000
Notifications
- Provider offers services at multiple medical facilities; schedule availability may vary by location.
Santa Clarita Medical Offices 2
Contact information
- Appointments / Cancellations / Information
- 1-833-574-2273 (toll free)
Notifications
- Provider offers services at multiple medical facilities; schedule availability may vary by location.
My training, certifications and licensing
Medical school
Burrell College of Osteopathic MedicineBoard certification
Physical Medicine and Rehabilitatio
American Board of Physical Medicine and RehabilitaMedical training
Internship
Transitional
University of Kentucky College of MedicineResidency
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
Larkin Community HospitalJoined Permanente Medical Group
2026Active license information
License number
20A23279License type
Osteopathic Physician and SurgeonLicense issuing state
CALIFORNIANational Provider Identifier (NPI)
1891373403Cultural Competency Training (CCT)
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