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Dr. Bahman Falakassa, MD

Gastroenterology* Age 68
Dr. Bahman Falakassa, MD
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Dr. Bahman Falakassa, MD is a Gastroenterologist in Encino, CA.
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Dr. Bahman Falakassa, MD

Gastroenterology* Age 68
Encino, CA
Accepting new patients
43 years of experience
Dr. Bahman Falakassa, MD is a Gastroenterologist in Encino, CA.

About

Dr. Falakassa graduated from St George's University. Dr. Bahman Falakassa, MD is a Gastroenterologist in Encino, CA and has 43 years experience. Dr. Falakassa currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with MemorialCare Long Beach Medical Center, St. John's Regional Medical Center, Flagstaff Medical Center and Kaweah Health Medical Center. Dr. Falakassa has experience treating conditions like Gastrointestinal Bleeding and Esophageal Ulcer among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Falakassa received an average rating of 1.0/5 from patients and has been reviewed 4 times. Dr. Falakassa's office accepts new patients. Dr. Falakassa also speaks Arabic and Persian. Dr. Falakassa is board certified in Gastroenterology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Gastrointestinal Bleeding
Esophageal Ulcer
Esophageal Varices
Gastrointestinal Bleeding
Esophageal Ulcer
Esophageal Varices
Gastrointestinal Bleeding
Esophageal Ulcer
Esophageal Varices
Abdominal Pain
Alcoholic Cirrhosis
Anemia
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Ascites
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Cirrhosis
Constipation
Dehydration
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Diarrhea
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Duodenal Ulcer
Duodenitis
Dysphagia
Enteritis
Esophagitis
Gallstones
Gastric Ulcer
Gastritis
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Gastroptosis
Hemorrhoids
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Intestinal Obstruction
Intestinal Ulcer
Liver Damage from Alcohol
Mallory-Weiss Syndrome
Malnutrition
Nausea
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Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
Pancreatitis
Reflux Esophagitis
Vitamin_Deficiency
Vomiting Disorders
Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, and Sigmoidoscopy
Duodenal Polypectomy
Flexible Sigmoidoscopy
Manometry
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Rigid Proctosigmoidoscopy
Acute Gastritis
Alcoholic Hepatitis
Anal or Rectal Pain
Anxiety
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Arthritis
Asthma
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Barrett's Esophagus
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Bile Duct Obstruction
Biliary Cirrhosis
Boerhaave's Syndrome
Bowel Strangulation
Celiac Disease
Cholangitis
Chronic Gastritis
Colorectal Polyp
Congenital Achalasia
Congestive Heart Failure
Crohn's Disease
Cyclical Vomiting
Diffuse Esophageal Spasm
Dysentery
Eosinophilic Esophagitis
Esophageal Achalasia and Cardiospasm
Esophageal Diverticulum
Esophageal Motility Disorders
Folate Deficiency Anemia
Food Allergy
Gas-Bloat Syndrome
Gastrointestinal Malabsorption
Gastrojejunal Ulcer
Gastroparesis
Heart Disease
Heartburn
Hepatitis B
Hepatitis C
Hepatorenal Syndrome
Hernia
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Hiatal Hernia
Hiatal Hernia with Obstruction
High Cholesterol
Hyperlipidemia
Hypertension
Ileus
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Indigestion
Infectious Diarrheal Disease
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Intestinal Malabsorption Carbohydrate
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Ischemic Colitis
Liver Abscess
Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
Non-Neonatal Jaundice
Obesity
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Pelvic Abscess
Peptic Ulcer
Primary Biliary Cholangitis
Proctoptosis
Pyloric Stenosis
Rectal Prolapse
Rectal Ulcer
Retroperitoneum Cancer
Splenomegaly
Stomal Ulcer
Ulcerative Colitis
Unexplained Weight Loss
Upper Digestive Tract Cancer
Viral Enteritis
Viral Hepatitis
Viral Infection
Allergy Testing
Allergy Treatment
Bile Duct Procedure
Colon Cancer Screening
Colorectal Cancer Screening
Endoscopy
ERCP (Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography)
Gallbladder Scan
Hepatitis A Screening
Hepatitis B Virus Screening
Hepatitis C Virus Screening
Hepatitis Screening
Impedance Testing
Instrumental Diagnostic Evaluation for Dysphagia
Liver Biopsy
Liver Function Test
Pap Smear
pH Probe
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Physical Examination
Screening Colonoscopy
Ultrasound, Endoanal
Ultrasound, Esophageal
Urinalysis
Vaccination
VAP Lipid Testing
Wireless pH Testing

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Locations

  1. 1 Office
    16661 Ventura Blvd Ste 309, Encino, CA 91436
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (818) 995-6046
  2. 2 Senior Wellness and Care Continuum Alliance PC
    325 S Willis St, Visalia, CA 93291
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (559) 624-4080
    Monday
    09:00 - 16:00
    Tuesday
    09:00 - 16:00
    Wednesday
    09:00 - 16:00
    Thursday
    09:00 - 16:00
    Friday
    09:00 - 16:00
    Saturday
    Closed
    Sunday
    Closed
  3. 3 Kaweah Health
    400 W Mineral King Ave, Visalia, CA 93291
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (559) 624-2000

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Languages Spoken
Arabic
Persian
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Gastroenterology
Internal Medicine
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • St George's University
    1981
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Gastroenterology and Internal Medicine
Board Certifications
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A board certification represents a provider’s dedication to ongoing training in one or more specialties, including the completion of intensive exams. While not all specialties have board certifications, if your provider does have one they’ve taken the extra step to master their specialty and to keep up with the latest advancements in their field.

Internship

Internship
  • King-Drew Medical Center
    1983
Internship

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • King Drew Medical Center
    1987
Fellowship Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Bahman Falakassa, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Falakassa's profile.

Dr. Falakassa frequently treats the following conditions: Gastrointestinal Bleeding and Esophageal Ulcer. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Bahman Falakassa, MD is affiliated with MemorialCare Long Beach Medical Center, St. John's Regional Medical Center, Flagstaff Medical Center and Kaweah Health Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. Bahman Falakassa, MD holds board certification in Gastroenterology and Internal Medicine.

Hospital Affiliations

  • MemorialCare Long Beach Medical Center

    2801 Atlantic Ave, Long Beach, CA

  • St. John's Regional Medical Center

    1600 N Rose Ave, Oxnard, CA

  • Flagstaff Medical Center

    1200 N Beaver St, Flagstaff, AZ

  • Kaweah Health Medical Center

    400 W Mineral King Ave, Visalia, CA