Dr. Shams graduated from Kansas City University College of Osteopathic Medicine in 1991 and completed a residency at Detroit Osteo Hospital.Dr. Fariborz Shams, DO is an Internist in Anaheim, CA and has 33 years experience. Dr. Shams currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with La Palma Intercommunity Hospital, West Anaheim Medical Center and AHMC Anaheim Regional Medical Center. Dr. Shams has experience treating conditions like Tobacco Use Disorder, Urinary Tract Infection (UTI) and Constipation among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Shams received an average rating of 3.9/5 from patients and has been reviewed 15 times. Dr. Shams' office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Shams also speaks Arabic and Persian. Dr. Shams is board certified in Internal Medicine and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Fariborz Shams DO Inc.
515 S Beach Blvd Ste F, Anaheim, CA 92804
Directions (714) 995-7503
West Anaheim Medical Center
3033 W Orange Ave, Anaheim, CA 92804
Directions (714) 229-4085
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11900 Artesia Blvd, Artesia, CA 90701
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Coventry Court Health Center
2040 S Euclid St, Anaheim, CA 92802
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Anaheim Conv Ctr
3067 W Orange Ave, Anaheim, CA 92804
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May 17, 2024

This review is over due. We are grateful to Dr ShamWe have talked to him and comes visit my mom in the nursing home when he is on. It is easy to get in touch with him. My brother is a doctor too and he communicates with him regarding mom. Thank God mom is still alive.

Carmelita — May 17, 2024

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Languages Spoken

Arabic

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Internal Medicine

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Kansas City University College of Osteopathic Medicine
1991

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Detroit Osteopathic Hospital
1992

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Detroit Osteo Hospital
1994

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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Fariborz Shams, DO. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Shams' profile.

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Dr. Shams in specializes in Internal Medicine. See more on Sharecare.

What conditions does Dr. Fariborz Shams, DO treat?

Dr. Shams frequently treats the following conditions: Tobacco Use Disorder, Urinary Tract Infection (UTI) and Constipation. See more on Sharecare.

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Dr. Shams' office is located at 515 S Beach Blvd Ste F Anaheim, CA 92804. You can find other locations and directions on Sharecare.

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Dr. Shams is able to speak Arabic and Persian. View profile to see all.

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Dr. Shams provides telehealth services. Please contact the office to determine whether you are eligible.

Is Dr. Fariborz Shams, DO affiliated with any hospitals?

Dr. Fariborz Shams, DO is affiliated with La Palma Intercommunity Hospital, West Anaheim Medical Center and AHMC Anaheim Regional Medical Center.

Is Dr. Fariborz Shams, DO a board-certified professional?

Yes, Dr. Fariborz Shams, DO holds board certification in Internal Medicine.

Does Dr. Fariborz Shams, DO receive good ratings from patients?

Dr. Fariborz Shams, DO has a star rating of 3.9/5. See more patient feedback on Sharecare.

Hospital Affiliations

La Palma Intercommunity Hospital
7901 Walker St, La Palma, CA
West Anaheim Medical Center
3033 W Orange Ave, Anaheim, CA
AHMC Anaheim Regional Medical Center
1111 W La Palma Ave, Anaheim, CA

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