Saman Lashkari, MD
Internal Medicine
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About Saman Lashkari, MD
I aim to be each of my patients advocate and to work with them individually to help them reach their health goals. My MDVIP practice gives me the necessary time to be detailed and thorough and focus on cardiovascular prevention and ensuring that all my patients are up to date on all their routine health maintenance needs on an annual basis. With new and improved tests including the Cleveland heart panel and non-invasive testing to screen for earliest signs of arterial thickening, I am able to have a more personalized focus on each of my patients and help them reduce their cardiovascular risk. I look forward to getting to know each of my patients on a personal level as I believe it allows me to better take care of them. My own personal interests include physical fitness and healthy nutrition and I enjoy sharing my experiences with my patients and getting them to be more proactive and involved with exercise and healthy eating. I see all of my own patients in the hospital setting and in rehab facilities and if need be, perform home visits as well on my home-bound patients. I enjoy organizing walks and exercise related events for my patients to help them get more motivated and involved in their health-care. I also have a geriatric background having completed a fellowship at UCLA and this helps me utilize a multi-disciplinary approach to keep my elder patients out of the hospital and to try to keep them as young as possible.
Los Angeles, CA
Nephrology 1997-1998
Geriatric 1998-1999
Renal Transplantation 1999-2000
Los Angeles, CA
1995-1997
Los Angeles, CA
1994-1995
Los Angeles, CA
Doctorate of Medicine 1994
Riverside, CA
Bachelor of Science, Biomedical Sciences 1990
Farsi
Nephrology Medical Associates 2000-2007
American Society Of Nephrology
American Medical Association
American Geriatric Society
Medical Board of California Licensed Physicians
National Kidney Foundation Associate Member
Renal Physicians Association
- Prevention and wellness, Geriatric medicine, hypertension management, cardiovascular risk reduction, weight management and fitness
Personal Interests
- Running marathons, resistance training, tennis, going to the park with my 2 girls and reading them princess stories
Benefits of joining Dr. Lashkari's practice with MDVIP
The office of Saman Lashkari, MD
| Mon | 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
| Tue | 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
| Wed | 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
| Thu | 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
| Fri | 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
| Sat | Closed |
| Sun | Closed |
I always get a follow up calls when I’m sick. Dr Lashkari was the one that found that I have cancer after going to a few doctors and no one came to the correct diagnosis. I am very grateful to him.
Frequently Asked Questions
Doctors who operate in the MDVIP models typically see far fewer patients than traditional primary care doctors. That gives them more time to develop deeper doctor-patient relationships that can lead to better outcomes. They can also offer conveniences that most primary care doctors can’t, including same- and next-day appointments. They’re available after hours for urgent matters. And they have time to focus on prevention. That focus begins with the MDVIP Wellness Program, which patients pay for with their annual membership fee.
Most MDVIP-affiliated primary care practices accept insurance (your physician can tell you whether they accept your specific insurance plan). Your annual fee pays for preventive care medical services that insurance usually doesn’t cover (e.g., advanced diagnostic testing and screenings). Your MDVIP-affiliated physician will continue to bill your insurance and charge copays, co-insurances and deductibles as he or she currently does for other medical services like sick visits.
MDVIP makes wellness and prevention easier by providing your physician with innovative tools and technology. MDVIP supports your physician’s practice and seeks to eliminate barriers to a positive healthcare experience. Your doctor will determine whether and how to incorporate these tools at his/her discretion.
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