Better Research for
a Better Life
At ARK Clinical Research, we strive to improve each patient’s quality of life through the development of more effective therapies and devices by conducting high quality clinical trials.
Posted on jeannie miranda2025-12-29 This place is amazing, from my physician Martha Navarro to Yamil Verganza a clinical research coordinator. Both kind sweet and always so friendly. And let’s not forget the ladies at the front desk, who always greet us with a smile and great service that feels like family. Most of the employees are so kind and friendly.Posted on Juan Rabago2025-12-25 The BEST Clinic for Clinical Research. The WHOLE Staff is Very Caring and Very Professional.... Michael Delgado Chief in Charge is Second to None! 👍❤️Posted on Shadia Khouri2025-10-01 Ira is literally the best phlebotomist I have ever met. She drew me in my right arm where many have tried and never succeeded. I was thoroughly impressed. She blew me away with her talent and skills. Please give this woman a raise. Ira is a huge asset to Ark Clinical Institute. I just love her. ❤️Posted on Crissy2025-05-28 Amazing Care and Compassion they really care about our health! The best thing is honesty and experience in becoming better with self improvement!! A big Thank you to My favorite Margarita she will take care of you!! And Dr. Amber and Dr.V!!! And nurse Era thanks babes!!!Posted on J M2025-05-05 Incredibly professional knowledgeable and kind.Posted on Brenda Quinn2024-11-14 I really like participating in clinical research at Ark. Such friendly and knowledgeable staff and doctors.Posted on Misty Espinoza2023-11-29 IRA IS THE GRATEST !!!NURES RIGHT HERE AT THIS RESEARCH PLACE!!!I THINK 🤔 SHE BE THE ONLY ONE WORKING DOING EVERYTHING!!!FOR ALL THE PATIENTS!!!IT BE REALLY GIVING HER A RUN FOR HER MONEY!!SHES THE NICEST & THE MOST HARD WORKER VERY GOOD WORKER!!!!
Lilly C.2026-01-20Verified Thank you Ark for providing opportunity to people of the Long Beach area and surrounding. The studies offered not only help out in this economy but also are informative in helping learn a little bit more about your health than before. I enjoyed coming in and seeing the whole staff in a wonderful mood and that comes from knowing your in a place that is pleasant and meaningful and it shows here. Thank you to the whole staff here for showing me kindness and being professional every step of the way. I will try to return for another go-round and bring friends as well. Don't forget about the Ark mobile Van-I love seeing that thing at events. Thank you for taking care of me Ark Long Beach ! Marc S.2025-12-16Verified Thank to all the employees at the Long beach location Best most considerate Staff. Veronica Burja Elba Mendez Mike All the Crew is Fantastic. My condolences to one of the front receptionist who recently left us.So Sad. If want a real clinical trials to join Call Ark I have been with them over 7 years. I now have 14 fingers. Just This is the Best Clinical research team Carol G.2025-12-11Verified I do recommend this business,overall great staff and management team,completed diabetes research study over 90 days with great results and weight loss of 22lb,as well as stable HbA1C less than 6% On second journey now with weight loss research and looking forward to seeing new results and content. Shadia K.2025-12-10Verified Dr. Navarro is the best! I just love her. She is a superb physician with a kind heart. Gentle and caring while being so down to earth. Thank you Dr. Navarro for taking great care of me. Monica f.2025-12-08Verified I've been participating on many research clinics, but this one is my favorite so far. Loved the trial, sweet, polite people, thank you all. My special thank you to Jose Espino. I called him my angel. Thank you Jose for your gift sensite hands, as a breast cancer survivor that only can use one arm to draw blood, your service is nothing but an essential for me. Thank you. Lorraine O.2025-10-31Verified I love this clinical research, the staff is absolutely amazing! The Coordinator Yamil went out of her way to accommodate me because I was unable to return the next day not to mention she had to do so much paperwork for me and a physical all while still being so nice, patient and curtious even if she didn't get to take her lunch and if she did she took it late. (SORRY YAMIL) Dr .Navarro is such a nice person so PROFESSIONAL, down to earth and friendly!! This team is so awesome and they make yiu feel so comfortable and so welcoming ! Ira is also super awesome. Always smiling and also very curtious. These 3 woman are so perfect for their jobs and they need to be recognized. Thank you Ark .Im a happy patient. Scherri M.2025-07-01Verified RUN DON'T WALK TO ARK CLINICAL RESEARCH if you are eligible to do a medical trial for an ailment you have. Giseth at the front desk is the SWEETEST and ALWAYS smiling and welcoming! I recently was qualified to do a diabetes study and the staff is SO incredibly kind, compassionate and caring. From Dr. Navarro who is the physician who examined me to Vanessa the research coordinator and then Gio the registered dietitian I truly feel like I was a part of a family. Their expertise, information and knowledge is a trifecta for us patients!! THANK YOU Dr. Navarro, Vanessa and Gio for being so wonderful and supportive in my quest to get rid of my diabetes! Leslie G.2025-03-24Verified they are wonderful Ark clinical. I have only experienced the best in customer service every employee that I've encountered have been so nice and so helpful and I really really appreciate them so on that note. Namaste Kimberly M.2025-03-14Verified Just completed a weight loss study and my results are amazing. The team is primarily women and they are a force of beauty, wisdom and professionalism. The entire staff are happy and filled with smiles and motivation. From Mrs. Y, Ira (an absolute doll), Amber who is super brilliant, all the doctors, the entire staff and the welcoming front desk are a crew any patient would love to work with. They are a team of winners. Simply an incredible group of one of a kind women. The office is super clean and the compensation was fare and always on time. I will always participate at Ark Clinical Research.
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Dr. Kenneth Kim, Executive Chairman
We are delighted to have you visit our website to learn more about our research organization and what makes us so unique. At ARK, we have a patient first culture and a reputation for excellence in clinical trials. Collectively, we have more than 30 years of research experience from Phase I-IV and pride ourselves on having conducted research on many of the therapies which have helped the advancement of better treatment options for our community. Whether you are visiting us as a potential collaborator or a patient interested in participating in a clinical trial, we welcome you and look forward to working together with you.
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