Dr. Pouya Shafipour, MD
Family Doctor
Practice & Contact Information
Primary Office
Practice Address
Wellesley Medical
12304 Santa Monica Blvd.
101
Los Angeles, CA
90025
Contact Information
(310) 773-4164Email ProviderVisit Website
| Office Hours | |
|---|---|
| Mon | 08:30am - 04:30pm |
| Tue | 08:30am - 04:30pm |
| Wed | 08:30am - 04:30pm |
| Thu | 08:30am - 04:30pm |
| Fri | 08:30am - 04:30pm |
Biography
Dr. Shafipour is a board certified Family Medicine specialist, with additional training and specialization in a field of Bariatric or Obesity Medicine. Dr. Shafipour offers efficient and \ and personable primary care medicine as well as nutrition, integrative medicine and weight loss counseling. He sees patients ages 13 and up for regular check ups, sick visits or management of chronic diseases. He evaluates each patient individually and tailors a treatment program that encompasses the patient's active medical, hormonal, behavioral and exercise needs and shortcomings.
During his residency training he developed an interest in treating chronic conditions that arise from obesity like diabetes and high blood pressure. He further pursued his passion in obesity treatment by undergoing extensive training by the American Society of Bariatric Physicians and The prestigious Harvard Obesity Courses, and was able to become board certified by the American Board of Obesity Medicine. He has developed a weight loss program that not only focuses on healthy loss of weight but more on recognizing and eliminating the behaviors that have caused excessive gain. This program causes weight loss and maintenance of a healthy weight through a multi-level personalized approach of dietary transformation as well as behavioral change.
He treats all his patients like family members and ensures they are seen in a timely fashion and leave the office with a clear treatment plan. In his leisure time, Dr. Shafipour enjoys hiking, outdoor adventures, reading, and spending quality time with his wife and children.
During his residency training he developed an interest in treating chronic conditions that arise from obesity like diabetes and high blood pressure. He further pursued his passion in obesity treatment by undergoing extensive training by the American Society of Bariatric Physicians and The prestigious Harvard Obesity Courses, and was able to become board certified by the American Board of Obesity Medicine. He has developed a weight loss program that not only focuses on healthy loss of weight but more on recognizing and eliminating the behaviors that have caused excessive gain. This program causes weight loss and maintenance of a healthy weight through a multi-level personalized approach of dietary transformation as well as behavioral change.
He treats all his patients like family members and ensures they are seen in a timely fashion and leave the office with a clear treatment plan. In his leisure time, Dr. Shafipour enjoys hiking, outdoor adventures, reading, and spending quality time with his wife and children.
Basic Information
Specialties- Family Doctor - Sub-Specialty: Bariatric Medicine
Details About Dr. Shafipour's Specialization and Area of Focus.
Nutrition and Weight Loss consultation, Obesity Counseling and Treatment
Medical Philosophy: Integrative Medicine
Gender: Male
Languages Spoken: English, Spanish
Years In Practice: 10 (started in 2003)
Accepts New Patients: Yes
Dr. Shafipour specializes in treating the following types of patients:- Teens and Young Adults
- Elderly and Geriatric Patients
- Athletes
- Frequent Travelers
- Adults
Accepted Health Insurance Plans
- Aetna
- Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS)
- Cigna
- Coventry Health Care
- Humana Health
- Medicare
- Oxford Health Plans
- UnitedHealthcare
- Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS)
- AmeriChoice by UnitedHealthcare
Billing Policies & Payment Options
Dr. Pouya Shafipour accepts the following payment methods:
Cash
Cashier's/
Check M.O.
Check M.O.
Personal
Check
Check
Visa
Mastercard
Discover
More info: Cash, Check, Visa, MC, Discover are accepted forms of patients for co-pays and cash patients
Offers Financing/Payment Plans?: Yes
Bills on a Sliding Scale?: No
Education & Training
Education| University | Degree | Area of Focus | Graduated |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of California, Berkeley | Bachelors Degree | Molecular and Cell Biology | 1998 |
| Loma Linda University School of Medicine | Medical Degree | Medicine | 2003 |
| Georgetown University School of Medicine | Masters Degree | Physiology and Biophysics | 1999 |
| Hospital Name | Year Completed |
|---|---|
| University of California, Irvine | 2004 |
| The Obesity Society and ASBP | 2008 |
| Kaiser Permanente/UCLA | 2008 |
Experience & Accolades
Experience
| Position | Organization | TIme Period |
|---|---|---|
| President and Medical Director | Wellesley Medical President and Medical Director | 2011 - Present |
| Attending Physician | Motion Picture and TV Fund Attending physician providing primary care to members of the Motion Picture industry such as actors, writers, director, editors, etc. | 2008 - Present |
Memberships
| Role | Organization | TIme Period |
|---|---|---|
| Associate Member | American Society of Bariatric Physicians Society about Nutrition and Obesity Medicine | 2005 - Present |
| Associate Member | The Obesity Society Society focused on the management of Diagnosis and Treatment of obesity | 2008 - Present |
| Associate Member | California Medical Society | 2011 - Present |
| Associate Member | LA County Medical Society | 2011 - Present |
| Associate Member | American Academy of Family Physicians | 2005 - Present |
| Associate Member | AntiAging Medical Society | 2011 - Present |
Procedures & Treatments Offered
- Nutrition Counseling
- Treatment of diabetes
- Medically Supervised Weight Loss
- Bioidential Hormone therapy
- Integrative Medicine
- Management of acute injuries, cuts, animal bites
- Laceration repair
- acute management of cold, UTI, headache, etc.
- travel medicine
- treatment of hypertension, high cholesterol
Commonly Prescribed Medications
- SALICYLIC ACID
- Retin-A
- Phentermine Hydrochloride
- Diethylpropion HCl Controlled-Release
- Topamax
Affiliated Hospitals
Dr. Pouya Shafipour has not yet indicated the hospitals that he is affiliated with.
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