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Dr. Ali-Reza Sharif-Afshar, MD

Accepting New Patients

(10 Ratings)

Specializes in: Urology (Urinary Tract Disease)

University of Tennessee Health Science Center College of Medicine (2011)

Professional interests include: endourologic procedures, urologic (genitourinary) disorders, kidney stones

18370 BURBANK BOULEVARD SUITE 407
Tarzana, CA 91356

(818) 996-4242

Dr. Ali-Reza Sharif-Afshar, MD is an urologist in Tarzana, CA specializing in urology (urinary tract disease). He graduated from University of Tennessee Health Science Center College of Medicine in 2011 and has 14 years of experience. Dr. Ali-Reza Sharif-Afshar, MD is affiliated with Cedars-Sinai and SAN FERNANDO VALLEY UROL ASSOC MED.

Office Locations

Address:

18370 BURBANK BOULEVARD SUITE 407
Tarzana, CA 91356

Some issues Dr. Ali-Reza Sharif-Afshar, MD can help you with:

Kidney Stones

Kidney stones are hard deposits that form in the kidneys, made up of minerals that are normally present in urine. They can vary in size, from as small as a grain of sand to as large as a nickel, occasionally even larger. Sometimes they lodge in the kidney, and sometimes they break free and make their way out through the urinary tract, which can be extremely painful.

Kidney stones can be smooth or jagged and are yellow to brown in color. They are mostly comprised of the minerals calcium, oxalate, and phosphorus. Examining the stones to see what they are made of can show what caused the stone to be formed in the first place. For example, a stone made of mostly calcium, which is the most common type, can happen any time the urine becomes too concentrated due to dehydration or a blockage in the kidney. A uric acid stone forms when acid levels in the urine get too high, usually due to excessive consumption of animal protein such as meat and fish. A struvite stone is a sign of certain infections, and a cystine stone can be due to a genetic disorder that raises the risk of kidney stones.

The most common symptom of kidney stones is pain, either in the back or lower abdomen, or severe pain when urinating. There may also be blood in the urine. Treatment for kidney stones depends on how large the stone is. Very small stones can pass out of the body on their own, and they do not require treatment other than drinking adequate water and taking pain killers. Larger stones need to be broken apart and removed. The main treatment options are:

Shock wave lithotripsy, which uses sound wave vibrations to break apart the stone
Percutaneous nephrolithotomy, or the use of a very tiny tool (like a wire inserted through the back) to break apart and remove the stone
Ureteroscopy, a thin tube inserted through the urethra and bladder to the stone, where tiny tools can grasp the stone and remove

People who have had one kidney stone are at risk of developing another. To reduce this risk, patients are given instructions specific to the type of stone they developed. Generally the instructions will include drinking more water to dilute the urine, but it may also involve lowering sodium intake or eating less meat.

doctor visit	4
lab tests	12

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	0
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	0
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	0
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

abdominal imaging	17
blood draw	15
doctor visit	179
hospital care	28
inpatient care	28
lab tests	294
pelvic imaging	23
ultrasound (sonogram)	40

**Gender**
Male	109
Female	68

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	113
Black	0
Hispanic	27
Asian	0
Other	16
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	71
From 75 to 84	59
85 and over	34
Less than 65	13

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	68
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	46
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	46
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	19
Heart Failure	34
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	41
Dementia	18
Cancer	24

abdominal imaging	266
blood draw	72
catheterization	59
doctor visit	808
foreign body removal	17
hormone therapy	9099
hospital care	123
injections	9099
inpatient care	123
lab tests	2034
laser treatment	25
lithotripsy (stone fragmentation)	25
minimally invasive procedures	133
pelvic imaging	408
potassium test	70
stent placement (stenting)	43
ultrasound (sonogram)	684
urologic procedures	378
vascular procedures	19

**Gender**
Male	292
Female	165

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	316
Black	14
Hispanic	45
Asian	40
Other	42
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	186
From 75 to 84	144
85 and over	86
Less than 65	41

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	73
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	52
Depression	36
Chronic Kidney Disease	53
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	33
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	45
Dementia	23
Cancer	19

abdominal imaging	263
blood draw	66
doctor visit	746
foreign body removal	19
hospital care	42
inpatient care	42
lab tests	1383
laser treatment	26
lithotripsy (stone fragmentation)	26
minimally invasive procedures	160
pelvic imaging	408
potassium test	72
stent placement (stenting)	41
ultrasound (sonogram)	671
urologic procedures	344

**Gender**
Male	270
Female	146

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	279
Black	11
Hispanic	37
Asian	45
Other	44
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	186
From 75 to 84	130
85 and over	68
Less than 65	32

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	53
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	53
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	30
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	50
Dementia	20
Cancer	19

abdominal imaging	833
anorectal procedures	67
blood draw	372
catheterization	114
diagnostic procedures	115
doctor visit	2540
foreign body removal	31
hormone therapy	20450
hospital care	93
injections	20450
inpatient care	93
lab tests	3912
laser treatment	29
lithotripsy (stone fragmentation)	29
minimally invasive procedures	431
minor procedures	48
neurostimulation	67
pelvic imaging	1462
potassium test	98
stent placement (stenting)	48
ultrasound (sonogram)	2311
urologic procedures	995
vascular procedures	34

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2017 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ali-Reza Sharif-Afshar, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Ali-Reza Sharif-Afshar, MD treated as an urologist in Tarzana, CA were hormone therapy, injections, lab tests and ultrasound (sonogram).

abdominal imaging	345
anorectal procedures	67
blood draw	131
catheterization	86
diagnostic procedures	115
doctor visit	858
foreign body removal	22
hormone therapy	14774
hospital care	71
injections	14774
inpatient care	71
lab tests	1529
laser treatment	26
lithotripsy (stone fragmentation)	26
minimally invasive procedures	242
minor procedures	48
neurostimulation	67
pelvic imaging	576
potassium test	80
stent placement (stenting)	44
ultrasound (sonogram)	928
urologic procedures	433
vascular procedures	26

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2017 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ali-Reza Sharif-Afshar, MD.

**Gender**
Female	37
Male	67

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	2
Asian / Pacific Islander	8
Non-Hispanic White	70
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	10
Other	10

**Age**
85 and over	18
75 to 84	33
Less than 65	8
65 to 74	44

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ali-Reza Sharif-Afshar, MD From 2017 - 2021

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Ali-Reza Sharif-Afshar, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, chronic kidney disease and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	30
High Cholesterol	21
Stroke	2
Ischemic Heart Disease	15
Depression	10
Chronic Kidney Disease	15
Asthma	2
Osteoporosis	4
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	5
Diabetes	13
Atrial Fibrillation	4
Cancer	6
Dementia	6

Education & Training

Dr. Ali-Reza Sharif-Afshar, MD graduated from University of Tennessee Health Science Center College of Medicine in 2011. He is certified by the Urology, American Board of Urology and has a state license in California.

Medical School: University of Tennessee Health Science Center College of Medicine (2011)

Board Certification: Urology, American Board of Urology

Licensed In: California

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Ali-Reza Sharif-Afshar, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Cedars-Sinai

SAN FERNANDO VALLEY UROL ASSOC MED

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. Ali-Reza Sharif-Afshar, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Anthem Blue Cross HMO, Aetna HMO, United Healthcare HMO, Anthem, United Healthcare, Health Net HMO, CIGNA HMO, Aids Healthcare Foundation MAH, Health Net MAH, CareMore HMO, Blue Shield California HMO, Aids Healthcare Foundation HMO, CareMore MAH and Blue Shield California MAH.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Ali-Reza Sharif-Afshar, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

Anthem Blue Cross HMO

Aetna HMO

United Healthcare HMO

Anthem

United Healthcare

Health Net HMO

CIGNA HMO

Aids Healthcare Foundation MAH

Health Net MAH

CareMore HMO

Blue Shield California HMO

Aids Healthcare Foundation HMO

CareMore MAH

Blue Shield California MAH

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Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Ali-Reza Sharif-Afshar, MD has a high overall rating with an average of 3.85 out of 5 stars based on 10 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Ali-Reza Sharif-Afshar, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Tarzana, CA.

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Ali-Reza Sharif-Afshar, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
PROCEPT BioRobotics Corporation	$34,410 AquaBeam Robotic System $34,410
Intuitive Surgical, Inc.	$28,025 Da Vinci Surgical System $28,025
AngioDynamics, Inc.	$2,981 Nanoknife $2,981
Boston Scientific Corporation	$1,838 AMS $998	GENERAL - ERECTILE DYSFUNCTION $446	AMS 700 $232	AMS 700 CXR RTE KIT $65	AMS Ambicor $56	Other $40
AbbVie, Inc.	$1,561 Androgel $819	Lupron $476	Lupron Depot $266
Other	$8,300 ALTIS $799	Urology $566	SPEEDICATH $396	BOTOX $372	iTIND System $350	Other $5,817

**Types of Payments**
Education	$24,950
Travel and Lodging	$19,623
Consulting Fee	$17,813
Food and Beverage	$13,728
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program	$1,000

Biography

Dr. Ali-Reza Sharif-Afshar's specialty is urology (urinary tract disease). Dr. Sharif-Afshar attended medical school at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center College of Medicine. He has indicated that his clinical interests include endourologic procedures and kidney stones. He appears to be in-network for United Healthcare HMO, Anthem, Blue California, and more. He is professionally affiliated with Cedars-Sinai. He welcomes new patients at his office inTarzana, CA as reported by Doctor.com.

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Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2017 - 2021

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2017 - 2021

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ali-Reza Sharif-Afshar, MD From 2017 - 2021

Education & Training

Affiliations & Hospitals

Insurance Information

Ratings & Reviews

General Payments

Biography

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