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Dr. Fariba Akhavon, MD

Family Medicine* Age 58
Dr. Fariba Akhavon, MD
3.6 (35 Ratings)

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Dr. Fariba Akhavon, MD is a Family Medicine Physician in Visalia, CA.
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Dr. Fariba Akhavon, MD

Family Medicine* Age 58
Visalia, CA
Accepting new patients

Offers telehealth

Dr. Fariba Akhavon, MD is a Family Medicine Physician in Visalia, CA.

About

Dr. Akhavon studied at Tehran University. Dr. Fariba Akhavon, MD is a Family Medicine Physician in Visalia, CA. Dr. Akhavon currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Kaweah Health Medical Center and Tulare Regional Medical Center. Dr. Akhavon has experience treating conditions like Muscle Spasm among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Akhavon received an average rating of 3.6/5 from patients and has been reviewed 35 times. Dr. Akhavon's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Akhavon also speaks Persian. Dr. Akhavon is board certified in Family Practice and accepts multiple insurance plans.

Offers Telehealth

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Muscle Spasm
Muscle Cramping
Urinary Incontinence
Muscle Spasm
Muscle Cramping
Urinary Incontinence
Muscle Spasm
Muscle Cramping
Urinary Incontinence
Acute Upper Respiratory Infection
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Bedwetting
Constipation
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Joint Pain
Limb Pain
Pharyngitis
Shortness of Breath
Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
Vitamin B Deficiency
Advance Directive End of Life Planning
Arterial Blood Gas Test (ABG)
Care Coordination for Complex Conditions and Procedures
Chronic Care Management
Electrocardiogram (EKG)
Wellness Examination
Abdominal Pain
Abnormal Thyroid
Acne
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Actinic Keratosis
Acute Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Acute Laryngitis
Acute Pharyngitis
Acute Sinusitis
Acute Tonsillitis
Acute Venous Embolism Thrombosis
Administrative Physical
Allergic Conjunctivitis
Allergic Rhinitis
Allergies
Anal or Rectal Pain
Anemia
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Animal Allergies
Anxiety
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Arthritis
Arthritis of the Elbow
Asthma
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Asymptomatic Post-Menopausal Status
Ataxia
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Athlete's Foot
Atopic Dermatitis (Eczema)
Atrophic Vaginitis
Back Pain
Bedsores
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Bladder Infection
Blood in Urine (Hematuria)
Bronchitis
Bursitis
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Cachexia
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Calcium Metabolism Disorders
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Cellulitis
Chest Pain
Chest Wall Pain Syndrome
Chronic Neck Pain
Chronic Pain
Chronic Sinusitis
Chronic Tonsillitis
Coccygeal Pain
Cold Sore
Common Cold
Contact Dermatitis
COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)
Cough
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Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Dehydration
Depression
Depressive Disorders
Diabetes
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Diabetes Type 1
Diabetes Type 2
Diabetes With Renal Manifestations
Diabetic Polyneuropathy
Diarrhea
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Difficulty With Walking
Dizziness
Down Syndrome
Dry Eyes
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Dry Skin
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Dyshydrotic Eczema
Dyslipidemia
Dysphagia
Ear Ache
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Earwax Buildup
Eczema and Contact Dermatitis
Emphysema
Enlarged Prostate (BPH)
Enteritis
Esophagitis
Essential Tremor
Excessive Menstrual Bleeding
Fever
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Fibromyalgia
Folliculitis
Foot Infection
Gait Abnormality
Gas-Bloat Syndrome
Gastritis
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Gastroparesis
Genital Herpes
Gout
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Hair Loss
Headache
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Heart Disease
Heart Palpitations
Heartburn
Hemorrhoids
Hernia
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Herpes Simplex Infection
Herpes Zoster Without Complication
High Cholesterol
Hip Sprain
Hives
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Hypercalcemia
Hyperkalemia
Hyperlipidemia
Hypertension
Hypoglycemia
Hypogonadism
Hypokalemia
Hypotension
Hypotension (Excluding Maternal)
Hypothyroidism
Hypoxemia
Infectious Diseases
Influenza (Flu)
Ingrown Nail
Injuries
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Insomnia
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Intestinal Diverticulosis
Iron Metabolism Disorders
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Itchy Skin
Laryngitis
Leukocytopenia
Limb Swelling Caused by Fluid Overload
Lipid Disorders
Liver Damage from Alcohol
Low Back Pain
Lyme Disease
Magnesium Metabolism Disorders
Malaise and Fatigue
Mastodynia
Menopausal and Postmenopausal Disorders
Menopause
Menstrual Disorders
Migraine
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Mineral Metabolism Disorders
Moles (Benign Skin Lesions)
Muscle Weakness
Nail and Nail Bed Infection
Nail Infection
Nasopharyngitis
Nausea
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Neurogenic Bladder
Nighttime Urination (Nocturia)
Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
Obesity
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Onychomycosis
Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis of Foot
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Osteopenia
Osteoporosis
Otitis Media
Outer Ear Infection
Overactive Bladder
Overweight
Painful Urination (Dysuria)
Pap Smear Abnormalities
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Pediatric Obesity
Pediatric Overweight
Perimenopause
Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
Plantar Fasciitis
Plantar Wart
Pneumonia
Poison Ivy, Poison Oak, or Poison Sumac Poisoning
Pollen Allergy
Polyneuropathy
Polyuria
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Postherpetic Neuralgia
Proteinuria
Rash
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Raynaud's Disease
Reflux Esophagitis
Restless Leg Syndrome
Ringworm
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Rosacea
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Sciatica
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Seborrheic Dermatitis
Secondary Diabetes Mellitus
Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs)
Shingles
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Sinus Bradycardia
Sinus Tachycardia
Sinusitis
Sleep Apnea
Sleep-Related Leg Cramp
Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
Strep Throat
Stye
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Swimmer's Ear
Symptomatic Menopause
Testicular Dysfunction
Thrush
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Thyroid Goiter
Tinnitus
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Tobacco Use Disorder
Tonsillitis
Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA)
Tremor
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Urinary Hesitancy
Urinary Stones
Vaginitis or Vaginosis
Valley Fever
Vertigo
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Viral Hepatitis
Viral Infection
Vitamin A Deficiency
Vitamin B12 Deficiency
Vitamin D Deficiency
Warts
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Wheezing
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Wrist Sprain or Strain
Yeast Infections
Abscess Incision and Drainage
ACTH (Cosyntropin) Stimulation Test
Alcohol Misuse Screening and Counseling
Alcohol or Substance Misuse Screening and Counseling
Anemia and Iron Deficiency Screening
Arrhythmia Screening
Bacteriuria Screening
Biopsy
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Blood Allergy Testing
Bone Density Scan
Breast Cancer Screening
Cancer Screening
Cardiac Ultrasound
Cardiovascular Stress Test
Chest Pain Evaluation
Chlamydia Infection Screening
Cholesterol Screening
Dementia Evaluation
Dementia or Depression Screening
Detoxification Evaluation
Diabetes Screening
Diabetic Evaluation
Dipstick Urinalysis
Disability Evaluation
Drug Allergy Testing
Dual-Energy X-Ray Absorptiometry (DEXA) Scan
Dyslexia Assessment
Evaluation and Treatment of Sleep Disorders
Fecal Occult Blood Test for Colorectal Cancer
Fetal Cardiac Screening
Genetic Screening for Breast Cancer
Geriatric Assessment
Gonorrhea Screening
Health Screening
HeartAware Online Risk Screening
Hepatitis A Screening
Hepatitis B Virus Screening
Hepatitis C Virus Screening
Hepatitis Screening
Herpes Simplex Screening
HIV Screening
Home Sleep Study
Immunization Administration
Impairment Rating Evaluation
Independent Educational Evaluation
Joint Fluid Test
Joint Injection
Lyme Disease Evaluation
Mammography
McMurray's Test
Melanoma Screening
Memory Evaluation
Menopause Evaluation and Treatment
Mole Evaluation
Mole Removal
Oral Glucose Tolerance Test
Osteoporosis Screening
Ovarian Cancer Screening
Pap Smear
Patch Testing
Pelvic Exams
Physical Examination
Pre-Operative Evaluation
Pregnancy Test
Prostate Cancer Screening
Prostate Cancer Screening Exam (DRE)
Psychiatric Evaluation
Psychiatric Evaluation - Child and Adolescent
Psychological Evaluation
Psychological Evaluations Prior to Bariatric Surgery
Rapid Flu Test
Sexually Transmitted Infections Screening
Skin Biopsy
Skin Screenings
Skin Testing and Screening
Spinal and Postural Screening
STD Screening
Strep Test
Syphilis Screening
Thyroid Screening
Trichomoniasis Screening
Tuberculosis Screening
Urinalysis
Urine Pregnancy Test
Vaccination
Vaginosis Screening
VAP Lipid Testing
Wart Removal
Well Baby Care
Wheelchair Evaluation
Worker's Compensation Evaluations

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  • Cigna
  • Assurant Health
  • Curative EPO
    Curative PPO Plus
    Curative PPO
  • Aetna
  • Tricare
    Health Net
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care)
  • Medicare
  • United Healthcare
  • MultiPlan PPO
  • Blue Cross and Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of California

Locations

  1. 1 Robert F Rameson MD
    316 W Acequia Ave, Visalia, CA 93291
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (559) 688-8880

Patient Satisfaction

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Akhavon
3.6
Based on 35 Reviews
5 Stars (21)
4 Stars (2)
3 Stars (0)
2 Stars (1)
1 Star (11)

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Patient Reviews
Jun 26, 2024
I have been a patient of Dr. Akhavon since 2017. She is extremely competent, compassionate, and takes time to listen. She has referred me to other specialists when appropriate. I have never been disappointed with her knowledge and skill. Happy to recommend her to anyone looking for a primary care provider. I enjoy her office staff as well.
Stephen Bennett — Jun 26, 2024
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Languages Spoken
Persian
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Family Medicine
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Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Family Practice
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • Tehran University Medical School
    1996
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Bristol Hospital
    2010
Residency Hospital
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Frequently Asked Questions

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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Fariba Akhavon, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Akhavon's profile.

Dr. Fariba Akhavon, MD is affiliated with Kaweah Health Medical Center and Tulare Regional Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. Fariba Akhavon, MD holds board certification in Family Practice.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Kaweah Health Medical Center

    400 W Mineral King Ave, Visalia, CA

  • Tulare Regional Medical Center

    869 N Cherry St, Tulare, CA