Farshid Samuel Rahbar, MD, FACP, ABIHM

Farshid Samuel Rahbar, MD, FACP, ABIHM
LA Integrative Nuticion 2080 Century Park East #1804 Los Angeles, CA 90067
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Farshid Samuel Rahbar, MD, FACP, ABIHM

Farshid Sam Rahbar, M.D., FACP, ABIHM is a Los Angeles gastroenterologist at La Peer Health Systems. He incorporates anti-aging & functional medicine for an integrative-holistic approach to digestive care. His main clinical interests include: consultative gastroenterology, internal medicine, liver disease and inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), clinical nutrition, occupational and environmental illnesses in relation to GI illness, preventive & functional medicine, toxic exposure and effects on the GI system, medical-legal services (AME), and clinical research.

Integrative holistic medicine is the art and science that addresses the "whole-person" to bring body functions to optimal performance. A "whole-person" approach involves the ability of the physician to address multiple aspects of mind & body, lifestyle & nutrition, inflammation, infections, immune system, toxic burden, allergies, hormone balancing, and most importantly the gut integrity. Dr. Rahbar endorses such innovative approach to digestive care.

Dr. Rahbar has 8 certifications:

-American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM)
-American Board of Gastroenterology
-American Board of Integrative Holistic Medicine (ABIHM)
-American Board of Anti-Aging, Regenerative and Functional -Medicine (A4M)
-Fellowship Trained in Functional Medicine
-Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG)
-Federal Licensing Examination (FLEX)
-Qualified Medical Evaluator (QME), 1994-2001

During his education, Dr. Rahbar received his Doctor of Medicine at the University of Teheran in Iran where he graduated in the top 1% of his class. His Surgical Residency was completed at the New Rochelle (NY) Medical Center, and his Internal Medicine Residency was completed at St. Mary's Hospital in Rochester, New York. He was accepted into Gastroenterology and Nutrition Fellowships at Loma Linda University Medical Center and the Veterans Administration Hospital in Loma Linda, California.

A leader in the field of gastroenterology, Dr. Rahbar has given numerous medical presentations, medical and non-medical lectures, and served numerous teaching academic appointment positions.
Primary Specialty

Gastroenterologist

Gender Male
Education Teheran Univ, Fac Of Med, Teheran, Iran
Training Loma Linda Univ Med Ctr, Gastroenterology St Mary'S Hosp-Unity Hlth Sys, Internal Medicine New Rochelle Hosp Med Ctr, General Surgery
Services At LA Integrative Gastroenterology, we are committed to bringing you a comprehensive evaluation to address each of these issues-be it food allergies, celiac, or need for a comprehensive hormone evaluation.

(Common Conditions we Evaluate and/or Treat)

Abnormal Stool Content
Acid Reflux
Adrenal Fatigue
Adrenal Hypofunction
Amino-Acid Profile
Bacterial Overgrowth of Small Intestine
Barrett's Esophagus
Blood in Stool
Candida Enteritis
Celiac Disease
Chronic Fatigue
Colitis
Colon Cancer
Colon Cancer Screening
Colon Polyps
Crohn's Disease
Diabetes (type II)
Diverticulitis
Diverticulosis
Dysbiosis
EoE
Eosinophilic Esophagitis
Feeding Difficulties
Food Allergies
Food Intolerance
Food Sensitivities
Gastroparesis
GERD
Gluten Sensitivity
Hashimoto's Thyroiditis
Hormone Imbalances
Hypochlorhydria
Hypothyroidism
IBD
Increased Intestinal Permeability
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Inflammatory Conditions
Insulin Resistance
Intestinal Infections
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Leaky Gut
Low Stomach Acid
Malnutrition
Metabolic Syndrome
Mineral Deficiencies
Neoplasm of Digestive System
Nutritional Disorders
Pancreatitis, Acute and Chronic
Parasites
Polyp Removal
Polypectomy
Polyps
Preventive Care
Regional Enteritis
Screening Colonoscopy
SIBO
Small Intestinal bacterial Overgrowth
Stomach Polyps
Suboptimal Eating Habits
Tube Feeding
Ulcerative Colitis
Vitamin Deficiencies
Wheat Sensitivity
Yeast Infection
Other...
Additional Services integrative-holistic medicine and nutrition
Consumer Feedback
(2 Reviews)
Service
4 star average for Service
Environment
5 star average for Environment
Expertise
5 star average for Expertise
Recommended
4.5 star average for Recommended
Staff
5 star average for Staff
Value
2 star average for Value
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February 09, 2014
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February 20, 2013
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