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Dr. Ghalam Farsad, MD

General Surgery* Age 85
Dr. Ghalam Farsad, MD
4.1 (9 Ratings)
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Dr. Ghalam Farsad, MD is a General Surgeon in Palm Springs, CA.
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Dr. Ghalam Farsad, MD

General Surgery* Age 85
Palm Springs, CA
Accepting new patients
60 years of experience
Dr. Ghalam Farsad, MD is a General Surgeon in Palm Springs, CA.

About

Dr. Farsad graduated from Tabriz University Of Medical Sciences, Faculty Of Medicine. Dr. Ghalam Farsad, MD is a General Surgeon in Palm Springs, CA and has 60 years experience. Dr. Farsad currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Hi-Desert Medical Center, Desert Regional Medical Center and Eisenhower Medical Center. At present, Dr. Farsad received an average rating of 4.1/5 from patients and has been reviewed 9 times. Dr. Farsad's office accepts new patients. Dr. Farsad also speaks Arabic. Dr. Farsad accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Umbilical Hernia Repair Open
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Gallbladder Removal
Umbilical Hernia Repair Open
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Gallbladder Removal
Umbilical Hernia Repair Open
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Gallbladder Removal
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Gallstones
Hemorrhoids
Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Maze Procedure
Soft Tissue Tumor Removal
Abdominal Pain
Acute Coronary Syndrome
Adrenal Gland Cancer
Anal and Rectal Cancer
Anal or Rectal Pain
Anal Prolapse
Aneurysm
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Aortic Aneurysm
Aortic Embolism and Thrombosis
Aortic Valve Disease
Appendicitis
Ascites
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Atrial Fibrillation
Atrial Septal Defect
Barrett's Esophagus
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Biliary Atresia
Bone Cancer
Carotid Artery Disease
Cholangiocarcinoma
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Colorectal Cancer
Congenital Heart Defects
Congenital Heart Disease
Constipation
Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
Crohn's Disease
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Endocarditis
Esophageal Cancer
Esophageal Diverticulum
Esophageal Varices
Gastric Ulcer
Heart Attack (Acute Myocardial Infarction)
Hiatal Hernia
Hyperparathyroidism
Hypertensive Heart with Failure
Hypertensive Heart without Failure
Ileus
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Incisional Hernia
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Inguinal Hernia
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Intestinal Obstruction
Ischemic Colitis
Lipomas
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Liver Cancer
Lung Abscess
Lung Cancer
Median Arcuate Ligament Syndrome (MALS)
Megacolon
Metastatic Respiratory System Cancer
Mitral Valve Disease
Mitral Valve Regurgitation
Osteosarcoma
Pancreatic Cancer
Paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillation
Partial Lung Collapse
Patent Foramen Ovale (PFO)
Pericardial Disease
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm and Dissection
Peripheral Arterial Embolism and Thrombosis
Pleural Effusion
Pneumonitis
Proctoptosis
Pulmonary Embolism
Pyloric Stenosis
Rectal Prolapse
Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
Secondary Malignancies
Septal Defect
Septic Embolism
Small Intestine Cancer
Soft Tissue Sarcoma
Stomach Cancer
Systolic Heart Failure
Thyroid Cancer
Thyroid Nodule
Traumatic Brain Injury
Ulcerative Colitis
Umbilical Hernia
Varicose Veins
Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
Ventral Hernia
Abdominoplasty
Anal Fistulectomy or Fistulotomy
Aortic Angioplasty
Aortic Repair
Arteriovenostomy for Renal Dialysis
Arteriovenous Fistula Repair
Arteriovenous Shunt Creation
Atrial Tissue Ablation
Automatic Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator (ICD) Implantation
Biliary Drainage
Bone Marrow Biopsy
Cardiac Catheterization (incl. Coronary Angiography)
Cardiac Catheterization with Robotic Assist
Cardiac Myocardial Perfusion Imaging
Cardioverter-Defibrillator or Pacemaker Insertion, Removal or Repair
Carotid Endarterectomy (CEA) or Excision of Infected Graft
Chest CT (incl. Heart and Lungs)
Colectomy
Colostomy
Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG) Surgery
Dressing and Debridement of Wound or Infection
Embolectomy, Thrombectomy, or Vessel Exploration
Excision of Rectal Tumor
Excision of Stomach Tumor
Excision, Shaving, or Destruction of Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (incl. Mohs Micrographic Surgery), Tissue Transfer
Gastric Bypass Surgery, Open
Gastrotomy
Heart Defect Repair
Hemorrhoidectomy or Excision of Anal Tags
Hernia Repair
Intestinal Transplant (incl. Enterectomy)
Laparoscopic Umbilical or Ventral Hernia Repair
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Mitral Valve Prosthetic Implantation
Mitral Valve Replacement
Mitral Valve Surgery
Non-Coronary Angioplasty, Atherectomy, and Stenting
Open Appendectomy
Open Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Open Gastric Restrictive Procedure
Open Incisional or Ventral Hernia Repair
Open Inguinal Hernia Repair
Open Lobectomy
Open Lung Resection or Removal
Peripheral Artery Bypass
Peripheral Artery Catheterization
Port Placements or Replacements
Removal of Arteriovenous Shunt for Renal Dialysis
Revision of Arteriovenous Shunt for Renal Dialysis
Sphincterotomy
Sympathectomy
Thoracentesis
Thoracoscopic Lobectomy
Tracheal Surgery
Vagotomy
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Valve Repair or Replacement (Aortic, Mitral, Tricuspid, and Pulmonary)
Venous Thrombectomy
Ventral Hernia Repair Laparoscopic
Ventral Hernia Repair Open
Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery (VATS) or Thoracotomy
Wound Repair

Insurance Accepted

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  • Open Access Plus
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  • SignatureValue Alliance
    SignatureValue - CA HMO
  • Blue High Performance Network EPO
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    Bronze Full 4500 PPO
    Platinum Access+ 25 HMO
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    Access Plus HMO
    Trio ACO HMO
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    Choice Care PPO
    Choice POS
  • Statewide - AZ EPO
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  • Curative EPO
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  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO

Locations

  1. 1 Milton Howard Conley MD Inc
    1401 N Palm Canyon Dr Ste 103, Palm Springs, CA 92262
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (760) 320-3538
  2. 2 Desert Regional Medical Center
    1150 N Indian Canyon Dr, Palm Springs, CA 92262
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Jun 18, 2020
Nice doctor. He took the time to explain to me exactly what he was going to do. I felt better then I had after he removed the mesh from a hernia repair.
Walter Wright — Jun 18, 2020
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Languages Spoken
Arabic
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Specialties*
General Surgery
Cardiothoracic Surgery
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Tabriz University Of Medical Sciences, Faculty Of Medicine
    1964
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Dr. Ghalam Farsad, MD is affiliated with Hi-Desert Medical Center, Desert Regional Medical Center and Eisenhower Medical Center.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Hi-Desert Medical Center

    6601 White Feather Rd, Joshua Tree, CA

  • Desert Regional Medical Center

    1150 N Indian Canyon Dr, Palm Springs, CA

  • Eisenhower Medical Center

    39000 Bob Hope Dr, Rancho Mirage, CA