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Saman Lashkari, MD

Internal Medicine

Hospital Affiliations
Providence Cedars-Sinai Tarzana Medical Center
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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.

Fellowship

University of California
Los Angeles, CA
Nephrology 1997-1998
Geriatric 1998-1999
Renal Transplantation 1999-2000

Residency

University of California
Los Angeles, CA
1995-1997

Internship

University of California
Los Angeles, CA
1994-1995

Medical School

University of California
Los Angeles, CA
Doctorate of Medicine 1994

Undergraduate

University of California
Riverside, CA
Bachelor of Science, Biomedical Sciences 1990

Providence Cedars-Sinai Tarzana Medical Center

English
Farsi

Medical Valley Partners 2007-present
Nephrology Medical Associates 2000-2007

American College of Physicians
American Society Of Nephrology
American Medical Association
American Geriatric Society
Medical Board of California Licensed Physicians
National Kidney Foundation Associate Member
Renal Physicians Association

California

Professional Interests
- 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

MDVIP Wellness Program
Expect comprehensive screenings and tests and a custom wellness plan designed for you.
Better Doctor-Patient Relationship
97% of MDVIP members are satisfied with their relationship (vs 58% in traditional PCP).
Same/Next-Day Appointments
See Dr. Lashkari quickly and take your time during each appointment.
Reachable 24/7
Reach Dr. Lashkari by phone after-hours and on weekends.
Smaller Practice Size
MDVIP practices are smaller than most primary care practices, which means your doctor has more time to help you.
Your Dedicated Doctor
See Dr. Lashkari when you go to the office — not someone else like a nurse practitioner or physician assistant
Travel Benefits
If you need urgent care while traveling, your physician can help arrange your care with a local hospital, pharmacy or doctor.
Medical Centers of Excellence
For patients who need care beyond what is available locally, MDVIP can connect your doctor with specialists at some of the country’s leading medical institutions
Better Health Outcomes
Members have better control of chronic conditions like type 2 diabetes, high cholesterol and hypertension.

The office of Saman Lashkari, MD

Primary Office
18840 Ventura Boulevard Suite 207
Tarzana, CA 91356
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Hours
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

What our members are saying

My daughter told me to get a doctor who cared about you. I had lost 2 doctors who both retired and I couldn’t find one who cared about me. When I met Dr Lashkari he made me feel like we were friends and he cared that I came to him. He always checks up on me in between appointments and when I come to the office he’s glad to see me. One thing I like is after my appointment he send me a list of…
Elizabeth
February 12, 2024
Dr. Lashkari is always there for both my husband and I. He always answers our question either by phone or email and then follows up with us. He also has a very pleasant but professional disposition.
Roberta
February 11, 2024
My primary care physician doesn't use capitalization or punctuation when he sends me texts or emails. But, the important point in that sentence is that he sends me texts and emails. It's impossible to feel more secure about how my medical needs are met that I feel about how Dr. Saman Lashkari attends to them. Like so many of my friends and relatives, I always had trouble remembering…
Ted
February 11, 2024
Dr Saman Lashkari is an amazing doctor .
My wife and I are very fortunate to be under his care .
Dr Lashkari gives us peace of mind due to his thorough knowledge and availability at all the time .
My wife suffers from autoimmune disease and at certain times we have emailed him at late nights and he replied us within few hours . He is very dedicated, detail oriented and…
Pradeep
February 10, 2024

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