About Breakthrough TMS

Dr. Artur Saakyan is the psychiatrist behind Breakthrough TMS. Patients tend to describe him as easy to talk to and genuinely interested in what they have to say — qualities that matter in a field where appointments often feel rushed.

His path into this work began with neuroscience, which he studied as an undergraduate at USC before earning his medical degree at Ross University School of Medicine in 2017. He completed his psychiatry residency through the UCLA-Kern program in 2022, training across the full range of psychiatric care: inpatient hospitalization, emergency psychiatry, crisis stabilization, county outpatient clinics, and child and adolescent psychiatry. He has been licensed to practice medicine in California since 2020.

That breadth matters at a TMS clinic. By the time most patients arrive, they have already tried medications, therapy, or both, and they are looking for something different. Dr. Saakyan has worked with patients at every stage of that path — from a first depressive episode to long, complex treatment histories — and he brings that perspective to every consultation.

A Different Kind of First Visit
What patients tend to notice first is the pace. The initial visit is a real conversation, not a rushed intake. Dr. Saakyan reviews your symptoms, treatment history, and goals, explains how Deep TMS works, and helps you decide whether it is a fit. Every question gets answered before any decision is made.

His approach is direct, calm, and collaborative. He believes patients deserve honest answers about what treatment can and cannot do, and that respect for the work you have already put into your own care is the starting point.

Languages
Dr. Saakyan sees patients in English and Armenian.