I have nothing against Dr. Shahedi personally, but the reception process was very disappointing. I had an appointment scheduled for a breath test at 10:30 AM. I arrived at 10:29 AM, but the staff refused to see me because the arrival time apparently was 10:15 AM. If the required arrival time is 10:15, then what is the purpose of listing the appointment as 10:30? This creates unnecessary confusion. Instead of trying to accommodate the situation, the staff simply canceled the appointment scheduled for the next day, which was meant to discuss the results of today's test. The lack of flexibility and unclear scheduling policies made this a frustrating experience. read more

one of three doctors at digestive health associates that gas lit me over the course of 7 years telling me that i had marijuana induced cyclical vomiting syndrome. I had Crohn's disease. I was in and out of the ER for 7 years, severe pain, and have lasting damage to my digestive tract and colon. All because over the course of 7 years none of these "experts" gave me a colonoscopy - only test that can diagnose severe lower gastrointestinal problems - instead insisted that i was just in denial and unwilling to change my lifestyle. Eventually, I had to do my own research and basically begged them to give me a colonoscopy. I was right. They were wrong. Could've saved me years of pain and avoided long-term issues caused by inflammation and scar tissue. martyak finally diagnosed me but again, i had to beg to get the colonoscopy. they said "ok well just for your peace of mind." so really any GI could've diagnosed me id they bothered to do the colonoscopy. I will never forgive them for this. not only that, but its not easy to communicate with them. several mixups with the front desk, and several times i was in urgent need of medication refills and could not get a response from the doc via mychart or on the phone, eventually had to ask my GP to intervene on my behalf. If you have run-of-the-mill stomach problems, it's probably fine to go here, but if you're experiencing severe issues, I would try to find somewhere else. read more

Nothing good to say about this doctor and mean staff. Find some other place to go if you can. You don't need a prescription for over the counter antacids which is all the help I received. read more

I've had two procedures with Dr. Shahedi and they have both gone perfectly. His staff is also very pleasant and helpful.

Visiting a GI doctor isn't exactly on anybody's Top Ten list... That said, Dr. Shahedi and his team make it as pleasurable as possible. Shahedi listens, asks questions, and offers thoughtful advice. He is prompt -- when no doctor is anymore -- and professional without being preachy. A rarity. And his staff? I just can't say enough -- they're rock stars, each and every one. They have to deal with a lot of shite on a daily basis -- quite literally -- and yet they graciously treat every single patient with care, dignity and respond. Goodness, going to the GI doctor might've just made my Top Ten list. read more

I just had my first colonoscopy today and it was with Dr Shahedi. I have to admit I was a bit nervous this morning when I showed up but I was immediately out at ease. Kyle, the nurse who greeted me and got me settled in and hooked up to the IV was so pleasant and reassuring. Then I met Dave, the anesthesiologist and he was just as pleasant and calming. My procedure went so smoothly and my post procedure chat with Dr Shahedi was great. He was clear and compassionate and tolerated all of my sillier questions. If you haven't done your colonoscopy yet and you're due, get it done!!! And get it done with Dr Shahedi and his wonderful team. Top notch and compassionate folk. It's easier than getting a cavity filled and the Propofol is the way to go for comfort (and a nap!). read more

Went to see Dr Shahedi for the first time and he was extremely disappointing! I read the reviews and for whatever reason I ended up with the evil twin! He became upset because of the treatment my physician prescribed and further seemed annoyed when I wasn't able to provide information I didn't have. Not professional at all and just had the worst attitude towards a patient seeking his help. The office staff at the front were helpful and kind, the woman who makes arrangements for procedures had the personality of a rock. Maybe it was an off day for the doctor but it's still no reason to treat patients with getting bothered like his time is being wasted. I'm sure my insurance is getting billed and he's being paid so why act like that?? read more

I wanted to take the time to share my experience that I had with Dr Kamyar Shahedi. He changed my life and I wanted everyone to know how amazing of a doctor he is. I was experiencing the worst imaginable intestinal pains of my life for a solid three months. I visited my primary doctor and she had know idea what was happening with me. After sitting down with Dr Kamyar and explaining all my symptoms he diagnosed me and begin healing me that day. All my pain was gone within two days! I owe everything to Dr Kamyar, he not only helped all my horrible painful symptoms go away but I am able to live a normal life again. read more

Great Doctor, took great care of me got me back to my functioning self, because things weren't functioning properly. I appreciate the care, the attention to my digestive issues. Thank You. read more

Dr Shahedi made my appointment very smooth. He is a knowledgeable and compassionate doctor .He answered my questions patiently. The office was nice and staff were very kind and helpful. Highly recommend him . read more

I have been seeing Dr. Shahedi for the last year and he has been ABSOLUTELY FANTASTIC to say the least. I have always had a bad stomach, anything makes my go to the bathroom and I'm going 5 or more times per day. I finally decided to get my stomach checked after 32 yrs. I wanted to go to a younger but still seasoned gastroenterologist. I did my research and just had a great gut feeling about Dr. Shahedi or Doc as I have come to call him. What makes him awesome is his knowledge and ability to articulate what my issues were by simplifying for me. He explained the many options I had to figure out what my issues actually were. He didn't just say "you must do this". No, he took his time and thoroughly explained everything to me. Anything having to do with ones colon is not something that is easy to discuss. Dr Shahedi understands this and is very sensitive to ones needs. I cannot say enough great things about him. The office staff are so welcoming, the whole facility is very clean. I could go on and on. If you are having any intestinal issues and need a fantastic but more importantly, knowledgeable doctor, Dr. Shahedi is the person to see. To put it more into perspective, I lived in Santa Monica when I first saw Dr Shahedi and I now travel from Irvine to see him. Thank you Doc! read more

Such a waste of money. Billed $220 for some tests he wanted to run that told me nothing for the symptoms was experiencing. Made it sound so easy that will run these tests and then give not even a glimpse of how much the tests will cost. Had I known it was going to cost so much, I wouldn't have bothered with the tests. Then when ask about expenses it's a different billing group so don't take any responsibility and say well it's dependent on your insurance. When you first make the appt, all they care about is getting your insurance info so how can you not tell me how much the Lab Work should cost? read more

S uperb - knowledge & diagnosis H elpful - all questions answered A rticulate - expert communicator H ard working - quick follow up E xpert - he knows his stuff D edicated - cares for his patients I ndispensable - my GI doc for life Besides being an expert in his field, Dr Shahedi is a genuine and caring person. Highly recommend him from the bottom of my gut! read more

Dr. Shahedi is an excellent doctor! He was very informative, thorough and highly professional. I had a colonoscopy and endoscopy at his recommendation. He remove 6 polyps and diagnosed ulcers. I was terrified of the procedure, but he put my mind at ease. He made the procedures pain-free. I highly recommend Dr Shahidi. read more

Dr. Shahedi is wonderful. I have seen a lot of specialists, and he by far exceeded my expectations. He takes his time explaining everything and answers all of my (many) questions patiently and super throughly. I have seen him in-person and virtually and both experiences have been great. I feel very grateful to have found him. read more

DO NOT COME HERE. First I make a appointment months in advance, then they tell me I never made a appointment, I'm in pain and have been waiting with it on my calendar ! When I make another appt. The female Front Desk receptionist was so rude,Talked down to me and aggressive while making unacceptable comments. I couldn't believe it. She didn't even know basic information about insurance and cost. Doctor you are losing money having trashy staff work the front desk. I tried two times to give you a shot but couldn't get past your rude staff. read more

I've been trying to figure out what's wrong with my stomach for over a year now. During that time, my former gastroenterologist neglected to give me the proper testing to diagnose me. They even showed me the disrespect of answering their cell phone and talking to a patient while I was in their office. I felt like even less than a number in the system. I felt like nothing. But I'm not here to trash other doctors. I mention the above because I wanted to point out the contrast between THAT doctor, and Dr. Shahedi. Dr. Shahedi is so kind, gentle, thorough, and knowledgeable. Throughout this journey, other doctors have made me feel like an idiot by dismissing my symptoms as 'just X' or reducing the solution to 'take Y pills and you'll be fine,' but not Dr. S. He listened to what I had to say and ordered every test he could. Even though i'm still not at the end of the road, I at least know i'm working toward recovery, getting answers, and moving on with my life. He might be the youngest doctor in this office, Dr. Shahedi really knows his stuff -- without being aggressive about it. I feel that I have had so many doctors who are overbearing throughout my life. When you're sick and clueless, you're at your weakest point; the last thing you want is a doctor with an attitude. read more

Dr. Shahedi, diagnosed me with a Tumor in my small intestine after 8 years of going up & down Los Angeles's doctor after doctor. He referred me to a good surgeon to remove the Tumor from my intestine. He was so helpful and caring from beginning to the end of my recovery period. He has different tests available to help find root causes of illnesses. He is Extremely kind and gentle - and also humble. I only wish I had found Dr. Shahedi sooner. I highly recommend him to anyone who has gastrointestinal problems. Thank you Dr. Shahedi. Soheila read more

Over many years I've had numerous colonoscopies performed by others. My experience of this procedure with Dr. Shahedi was the best by far and was an easy, pain-free experience--as pleasant as this could possibly be. Dr. Shahedi took time to patiently, and thoroughly explain everything and listened to my questions and answer them to my complete satisfaction. He is easy to talk to and I highly recommend his professional services. read more

I cannot recommend Dr. Shahedi to anyone needing a gastroenterologist. I had severe stomach pains and while I cannot critique his actual medical performance, his bedside manor leaves a lot to be desired. His follow up and ooor communication style is almost as if you are bothering him and he has no time for you. Also, his office staff is not the nicest and as I followed up on medications, were not empathetic or had ZERO urgency . I would go to other digestive health doctors before I go here. read more

I'd love to be seen by Dr. Shahedi, but no pick up or VM during normal business hours...

Although I thought Dr. Shahedi was a fine doctor, my experience trying to find out the results of a procedure that I had 3 weeks ago has been extremely frustrating.I've called his office about 7 times, 5 of those times, I'm connected to an answering machine to leave a message. The 2 times I got through to a person, I was told his nurse was busy and she would call me back. She just did, I missed the called and tried to call her back. Guess what? I got the automated attendant again. read more

Dr. Shahedi is a knowledgeable, caring and thoughtful specialist who will be honest with you no matter what your symptoms. I've had stomach problems for years, three surgeries and I think he may have finally fixed me. He gives sound advice and will tell you how to alter your lifestyle in a way that will help with your issues. this is your guy if you want a straight answer and to get to the root of your problem. I highly recommend Dr. Shahedi. read more

My previous gastroenterologist is retiring, and he recommended that I see Dr. Shahedi and I am so glad he did. As others have mentioned, Dr. Shahedi really listens to patients (unfortunately, something that has been lost too often in the medical profession) and more importantly, takes the time to explain in detail the results of tests and the course of treatment. He was able to diagnose something that had been bothering me for a while, but had been brushed off by others. A short course of treatment and I was as good as new. He knows his stuff and can make it understandable to a layperson. I highly recommend him. read more

dr shahedi is an amazing ,smart,caring,dedicated dr that takes his time to listen to you and your family and by recommending my mom to do colonoscopy saved her life! he is one of ours saint johns hospitals angels doctors for sure! i totally recommend him to whoever needs one of the best gastro doctors in los angels! also what a great hard work staff! thank you so much for the great care!!! read more

I have never written a review before. However, this dr. was so spectacular, I had to write. The worst part of getting sick is finding a great dr. Dr. Shahedi is not only kind and personable, he is also an amazing diagnostician. I was seeing another dr. and kept complaining of my symptoms not going away and all I would get is a call from the physicians assistant prescribing another medication. I finally asked for another dr. in the practice and saw Dr. Shahedi the next day. He sent me for a test immediately and waited in his office for the result and called me that day. Prescribed the proper medication to take care of the problem. Probably, even more important is that he is totally available. On top of all that, he has a sense of humor. He called and checked in and always returned calls. I personally do not like or totally trust doctors. Dr. Shahedi is everything you want a doctor to be. If you are looking for a GI doctor - look no further. read more