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Dr. Shaden Sarafzadeh, MD

(Dr. Shaden Sarafzadeh, M.D.)

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Specializes in: General Ophthalmology

Professional interests include: anisocoria, diabetic retinopathy, cataract surgery, and more.

2625 West Alameda Avenue Suite 208
Burbank, CA 91505

(818) 845-3557

Dr. Shaden Sarafzadeh, MD is an ophthalmologist in Encino, CA specializing in general ophthalmology. Dr. Shaden Sarafzadeh, MD is affiliated with Providence and Valley Presbyterian Hospital .

Office Locations

16311 Ventura Boulevard 955
Encino, CA 91436

(818) 650-2000

(818) 650-3000

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Providence

2625 West Alameda Avenue Suite 208
Burbank, CA 91505

(818) 845-3557

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Some issues Dr. Shaden Sarafzadeh, MD can help you with:

Autoimmune Diseases

An autoimmune disorder happens when the immune system mistakenly attacks the tissues of its own body, causing symptoms of illness. There are more than 80 different types of autoimmune disorders. While some are very rare, others are fairly common. Combined, autoimmune disorders are one of the leading causes of death and disability in the United States, affecting approximately 24 million people.

A properly working immune system identifies foreign substances in the body that might cause illness, such as bacteria and viruses. The immune system then creates antibodies which attack the foreign substances, neutralizing them and keeping the body safe. In people with autoimmune disorders, something goes wrong with this process. For reasons that are not fully understand, the immune system creates antibodies to attack the patient's own tissues.

Symptoms of an autoimmune disorder depend on which tissue is being attacked by the immune system, but common symptoms of autoimmune disease include fever, fatigue, and a general feeling of just not being well. Autoimmune disorders are more common in women than in men, and they may run in families. Autoimmune disorders can affect various parts of the body such as blood vessels, connective tissue, endocrine glands, joints, muscles, red blood cells, skin, and many others.

It is common to have more than one autoimmune disorder at a time. Most are chronic, or life-long illnesses, although they may come and go in flares. Treatment for autoimmune disorders depends on which part of the body is being attacked. For example:

A type 1 diabetic whose pancreas has been damaged will need insulin.
A person with Hashimoto's whose thyroid has been damaged will need replacement thyroid hormones.
Someone with Sjogren's syndrome will need eye drops and mouth rinses to replace tears and saliva.

Many autoimmune disorders of all kinds are treated with immune-suppressing medications, such as corticosteroids (e.g. prednisone) to reduce the effect of the immune system.

Dacryocystorhinostomy (DCR)

Dacryocystorhinostomy, or DCR, is a surgical procedure used to bypass a blocked tear duct.

Normally, the tears that constantly bathe the eyes are drained through two tiny holes in the eyelid, where they run through a duct into the nose. This tear duct can become clogged or blocked, causing tears to back up and leading to watery eyes. Common causes of tear duct blockages include trauma, a facial tumor, and inflammation due to certain medical conditions, but usually the cause is not known. Clogged tear ducts are especially common in young children. If the blockage is permanent and located lower in the duct, near the nose, DCR may be performed to create a bypass and allow tears to drain freely again.

During DCR surgery, a small hole is made in the bone and tissue between the upper part of the tear duct and the nasal passage. Usually, a tiny plastic tube called a stent is placed into the opening to protect it and keep it open during healing. DCR may be performed through an open incision on the upper cheek near the nose, or it may be performed endoscopically using tiny instruments that are passed through the nostril. Open surgery is more common, and has a slightly higher success rate, although endoscopic surgery causes less pain and bleeding during recovery. DCR is able to correct the blockage and watering eyes in nearly 95% of cases.

The surgery itself takes only about half an hour. It is usually done under general anesthesia, which may require a short hospital stay while patients recover. Small amounts of bleeding from the nose are not uncommon for the first 24 hours, and bruising and swelling are expected for the first two weeks. Don't be alarmed if the eye continues to water at first. Swelling in the area due to surgery can cause the eye to water, but this should go away as patients heal.

Eye Problems

Millions of people every year have problems with their eyes. Some of the most common eye problems are refractive disorders, glaucoma, diabetic retinopathy, macular degeneration, and cataracts.

Refractive disorders happen when the shape of the eye doesn't let allow someone focus very precisely. They might be myopic (nearsighted), hyperopic (farsighted), or have an astigmatism, which is a focus problem caused by the cornea. Refractive disorders can be corrected by glasses or contacts.

Glaucoma is the leading cause of blindness in the United States. It happens when fluid pressure builds up within the eye and damages the optic nerve. It is treated with medications and surgery.

Diabetic retinopathy is a common complication of diabetes. The retina is tissue at the back of the eye that is filled with numerous, tiny blood vessels. When diabetes damages these delicate blood vessels, they burst or leak, leading to blind spots and blurred vision. Diabetic retinopathy can be treated with laser therapy and surgery, but often vision cannot be restored.

Macular degeneration is common in older adults. The macula is the central part of the retina and is responsible for crisp center vision. Over time, the cells in the macula begin to die, making central vision blurry. An early symptom of macular degeneration is that straight lines appear wavy.

Cataracts happen when the clear lens in the front of the eye becomes cloudy, making things look blurry or faded. They are extremely common in older people. By age 80, more than half of all Americans will have had a cataract. In early stages, prescription glasses and magnifying lenses can help. As the cataracts get worse, surgery to replace the lens may be the best option.

More than just one of the five senses, the eyes are heavily relied upon to communicate, work, and get around every day. It's important to have regular eye exams for vision stays in good shape for years to come.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Shaden Sarafzadeh, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Encino, CA during 2012 were eye procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Shaden Sarafzadeh, MD for Medicare patients.

eye procedures	78

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Shaden Sarafzadeh, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Encino, CA during 2013 were eye procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Shaden Sarafzadeh, MD for Medicare patients.

eye procedures	277

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Shaden Sarafzadeh, MD.

**Gender**
Male	76
Female	82

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	139
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	67
From 75 to 84	58
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Shaden Sarafzadeh, MD in 2013

Hypertension	61
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	12
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	30
Dementia	7
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Shaden Sarafzadeh, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Encino, CA during 2014 were eye procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Shaden Sarafzadeh, MD for Medicare patients.

eye procedures	280

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Shaden Sarafzadeh, MD.

**Gender**
Male	62
Female	90

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	138
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	70
From 75 to 84	57
85 and over	13
Less than 65	12

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Shaden Sarafzadeh, MD in 2014

Hypertension	60
High Cholesterol	49
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	23
Dementia	0
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Shaden Sarafzadeh, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Encino, CA during 2015 were eye procedures and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Shaden Sarafzadeh, MD for Medicare patients.

eye procedures	207
ultrasound (sonogram)	15

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Shaden Sarafzadeh, MD.

**Gender**
Male	90
Female	90

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	158
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	68
From 75 to 84	78
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Shaden Sarafzadeh, MD in 2015

Hypertension	62
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	33
Dementia	14
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Shaden Sarafzadeh, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Encino, CA during 2016 were eye procedures and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Shaden Sarafzadeh, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	59
eye procedures	434
ultrasound (sonogram)	11

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Shaden Sarafzadeh, MD.

**Gender**
Male	86
Female	75

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	117
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	20
Other	11
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	78
From 75 to 84	52
85 and over	19
Less than 65	12

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Shaden Sarafzadeh, MD in 2016

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	43
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	43
Dementia	9
Cancer	7

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Shaden Sarafzadeh, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Encino, CA during 2017 were eye procedures and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Shaden Sarafzadeh, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	58
eye procedures	346
ultrasound (sonogram)	30

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Shaden Sarafzadeh, MD.

**Gender**
Male	46
Female	48

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	58
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	17
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	46
From 75 to 84	28
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Shaden Sarafzadeh, MD in 2017

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	72
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	55
Depression	35
Chronic Kidney Disease	34
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	54
Dementia	21
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Shaden Sarafzadeh, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Encino, CA during 2018 were eye procedures and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Shaden Sarafzadeh, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	30
eye procedures	574
ultrasound (sonogram)	16

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Shaden Sarafzadeh, MD.

**Gender**
Male	87
Female	125

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	55
Black	0
Hispanic	123
Asian	20
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	105
From 75 to 84	49
85 and over	26
Less than 65	32

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Shaden Sarafzadeh, MD in 2018

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	39
Depression	34
Chronic Kidney Disease	33
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	59
Dementia	11
Cancer	6

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Shaden Sarafzadeh, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Encino, CA during 2019 were eye procedures and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Shaden Sarafzadeh, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	37
eye procedures	648
ultrasound (sonogram)	23

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Shaden Sarafzadeh, MD.

**Gender**
Male	93
Female	148

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	49
Black	0
Hispanic	160
Asian	17
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	118
From 75 to 84	59
85 and over	30
Less than 65	34

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Shaden Sarafzadeh, MD in 2019

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	71
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	43
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	40
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	23
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	61
Dementia	16
Cancer	6

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Shaden Sarafzadeh, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Encino, CA during 2020 were eye procedures, ultrasound (sonogram) and lab tests.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Shaden Sarafzadeh, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	51
eye procedures	896
lab tests	15
ultrasound (sonogram)	31

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Shaden Sarafzadeh, MD.

**Gender**
Male	141
Female	161

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	182
Black	0
Hispanic	71
Asian	0
Other	21
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	146
From 75 to 84	94
85 and over	40
Less than 65	22

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Shaden Sarafzadeh, MD in 2020

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	30
Dementia	12
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Shaden Sarafzadeh, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Encino, CA during 2021 were eye procedures and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Shaden Sarafzadeh, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	62
eye procedures	1166
ultrasound (sonogram)	31

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Shaden Sarafzadeh, MD.

**Gender**
Male	160
Female	189

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	217
Black	0
Hispanic	74
Asian	28
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	164
From 75 to 84	115
85 and over	49
Less than 65	21

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Shaden Sarafzadeh, MD in 2021

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	17
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	33
Dementia	14
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Shaden Sarafzadeh, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Encino, CA during 2022 were eye procedures, ultrasound (sonogram) and lab tests.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Shaden Sarafzadeh, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	33
eye procedures	1182
lab tests	34
ultrasound (sonogram)	35

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Shaden Sarafzadeh, MD.

**Gender**
Male	138
Female	213

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	219
Black	0
Hispanic	66
Asian	28
Other	24
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	150
From 75 to 84	138
85 and over	49
Less than 65	14

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Shaden Sarafzadeh, MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	25
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	31
Dementia	9
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Shaden Sarafzadeh, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Encino, CA during 2023 were eye procedures, lab tests and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Shaden Sarafzadeh, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	41
eye procedures	1378
lab tests	84
ultrasound (sonogram)	30

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Shaden Sarafzadeh, MD.

**Gender**
Male	160
Female	247

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	252
Black	0
Hispanic	82
Asian	27
Other	33
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	205
From 75 to 84	125
85 and over	61
Less than 65	16

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Shaden Sarafzadeh, MD in 2023

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	13
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	24
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	36
Dementia	11
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2023

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Shaden Sarafzadeh, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Shaden Sarafzadeh, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Encino, CA were eye procedures, lab tests and ultrasound (sonogram).

doctor visit	46
eye procedures	622
lab tests	44
ultrasound (sonogram)	24

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2023

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Shaden Sarafzadeh, MD.

**Gender**
Female	122
Male	94

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	13
Non-Hispanic White	132
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	48
Other	7

**Age**
75 to 84	71
85 and over	23
Less than 65	13
65 to 74	101

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Shaden Sarafzadeh, MD From 2012 - 2023

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Shaden Sarafzadeh, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	63
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	4
Osteoporosis	12
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	36
Atrial Fibrillation	8
Dementia	10
Cancer	7

Education & Training

She is certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology, Ophthalmology and has a state license in California.

Board Certification: American Board of Ophthalmology, Ophthalmology

Licensed In: California

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Shaden Sarafzadeh, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Providence

Valley Presbyterian Hospital

Insurance Information

Please note: Insurance information may change at any time, and the provider may accept your insurance plan even if it is not listed below. Please contact the provider's office to confirm that your insurance is accepted.

Dr. Shaden Sarafzadeh, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Anthem Blue Cross HMO, Aetna HMO, Blue Shield of California, United Healthcare HMO, Anthem, Medicare Advantage, Humana Medicare Advantage, United Healthcare, Health Net HMO and CIGNA HMO.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Shaden Sarafzadeh, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

Anthem Blue Cross HMO

Aetna HMO

Blue Shield of California

United Healthcare HMO

Anthem

Medicare Advantage

Humana Medicare Advantage

United Healthcare

Health Net HMO

CIGNA HMO

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Shaden Sarafzadeh, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Alcon Laboratories Inc	$1,512 ORA $304	AcrySof $194	Refractive Equipment $139	RefractiveEquipment $133	Cataract Equipment $129	Other $613
Alcon Vision LLC	$424 AcrySof IQ VIVITY IOL $93	CLAREON $91	AcrySof $43	Hydrus Microstent $25	Simbrinza $18	Other $153
AbbVie, Inc.	$115 Humira $115
GLAUKOS CORPORATION	$92 ISTENT TRABECULAR MICRO-BYPASS STENT SYSTEM $92
Allergan Inc.	$89 LUMIGAN $21	$68
Other	$397 TEPEZZA $50	TYRVAYA $34	Bromsite $32	XDEMVY $26	RayOne Aspheric $26	Other $229

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$2,521
Education	$89
Gift	$19

Biography

Dr. Shaden Sarafzadeh is a specialist in general ophthalmology. She works in Encino, CA and Burbank, CA. Clinical interests for Dr. Sarafzadeh include nystagmus, eye floater, and ectropion (outward-turned eyelid). She is affiliated with Valley Presbyterian Hospital and Providence. She is a graduate of the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine. Dr. Sarafzadeh can take United Healthcare HMO, Anthem, Blue California, and more.