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Dr. Ashkan Farhadi, MD

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Specializes in: Adult Gastroenterology

Shiraz University of Medical Sciences

Professional interests include: gastrointestinal problems (digestive disorders)

18035 Brookhurst Street Suite 2100
Fountain Valley, CA

1-877-696-3622

Dr. Ashkan Farhadi, MD is a gastroenterologist in Fountain Valley, CA specializing in adult gastroenterology. He graduated from Shiraz University of Medical Sciences. Dr. Ashkan Farhadi, MD is affiliated with Greater Newport Physicians, MemorialCare, Orange Coast Medical Center, MemorialCare Medical Group GNP MemorialCare and MEMORIALCARE MEDICAL FOUNDATION.

Office Locations

Address:

18035 Brookhurst Street Suite 2100
Fountain Valley, CA

Address:

722 Baker Street
Costa Mesa, CA 92626

Some issues Dr. Ashkan Farhadi, MD can help you with:

Gastrointestinal Problems (Digestive Disorders)

The gastrointestinal system, or GI tract, is the name given to a collection of organs that work together to digest food. These organs fit together in a long tube, running from the mouth to the anus, and include the esophagus, stomach, and intestines, among others. With so many parts working together, complicated by today's busy lifestyles and diets, digestive problems are common. As many as 1 in 3 Americans have a digestive or GI disorder. There are a huge variety of digestive problems, but the most common are IBS, constipation, GERD, hemorrhoids, and ulcers.

IBS, or irritable bowel syndrome, happens when the muscles surrounding the colon contract too easily or frequently. The result is abdominal pain, cramps, diarrhea or constipation, gas and bloating. IBS attacks can often be brought on by specific triggers, so a key part of treatment is learning which foods trigger IBS attacks and avoiding them. Treatment also includes exercise, avoiding stress, and medications if needed.

Constipation, or large, hard, or infrequent stools, happens to everyone at some point. It can be caused by a disruption in routine or food, or by eating a diet without many fresh fruits and vegetables. Although it is uncomfortable, constipation is common and usually not serious, but it can sometimes become chronic. Adding fiber to the diet, exercising, and taking medications may help.

GERD, or gastroesophageal reflux disease, is a severe form of chronic heartburn where stomach acid spills back up into the esophagus. Left untreated, the acid may even eat away at the esophagus and cause serious damage. Treatment includes changing the diet to avoid trigger foods, losing weight if needed, medications, or even surgery.

Hemorrhoids are blood vessels around the rectum that become irritated, swollen or torn while straining during a bowel movement. They are most often caused by constipation, but can also be caused by pregnancy, diarrhea, or simply a genetic predisposition towards hemorrhoids. Treatment involves first treating any constipation issues, then keeping the area clean and soothed until it has healed. If these measures are ineffective, surgery is sometimes used.

Peptic ulcers are sores or spots of inflammation in the lining of the stomach or close to the stomach in the small intestine. Usually this area is coated with a protective lining that shields the tissue from the strong stomach acid, but a break in the lining can let acid in, causing the sores. It used to be thought that stress caused ulcers, but now it is known that is not the case. Most often, they are caused by an infection by H. pylori bacteria, but ulcers can also be caused by alcohol abuse or overuse of aspirin, ibuprofen, naproxen, or other NSAIDS. The symptoms of an ulcer are pain, hunger, nausea, and fatigue.

Gastrointestinal problems, perhaps more than any other area, are markedly affected by lifestyle. Many disorders can be prevented or treated at least in part by eating a healthy diet high in fiber, exercising regularly, drinking enough water, and limiting alcohol intake. Still, the frequency of digestive disorders means that even the healthiest person can be affected by them. Anyone who notices blood in their stool, experiences abdominal pain, unexplained weight loss, or any significant change in bowel movements should see a doctor.

In The News

“Ashkan Farhadi, a gastroenterologist at MemorialCare Orange Coast Medical Center and director of MemorialCare Medical Group's Digestive Disease Project in Fountain Valley, California, cautions...”—"4 Things About Gut Health Even Experts Admit They Don't Know", Huff Post, December 2021

“"There is a balance between [bacteria] in the gut called homeostasis," said Ashkan Farhadi, a gastroenterologist at MemorialCare Orange Coast Medical Center and director of MemorialCare Medical...”—"This Is The Difference Between Probiotics And Prebiotics", Huff Post, April 2019

diagnostic procedures	37
doctor visit	39
gastrointestinal procedures	36
minimally invasive procedures	36
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	37

**Gender**
Male	26
Female	43

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	33
Black	0
Hispanic	25
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	36
From 75 to 84	13
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	59
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	45
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

diagnostic procedures	19
doctor visit	44
gastrointestinal procedures	18
minimally invasive procedures	18
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	19

**Gender**
Male	33
Female	37

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	36
Black	0
Hispanic	20
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	45
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	59
High Cholesterol	46
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	21
Depression	0
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	33
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

diagnostic procedures	39
doctor visit	55
gastrointestinal procedures	38
minimally invasive procedures	38
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	39

**Gender**
Male	74
Female	86

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	90
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	104
From 75 to 84	28
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	23
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	30
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

diagnostic procedures	23
doctor visit	43
gastrointestinal procedures	22
minimally invasive procedures	22
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	23

**Gender**
Male	29
Female	33

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	47
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	36
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	24
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	32
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

diagnostic procedures	83
doctor visit	89
gastrointestinal procedures	82
minimally invasive procedures	82
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	83

**Gender**
Male	54
Female	57

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	78
Black	0
Hispanic	16
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	74
From 75 to 84	19
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	57
High Cholesterol	52
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	16
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	32
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

diagnostic procedures	30
doctor visit	84
gastrointestinal procedures	29
minimally invasive procedures	29
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	30

**Gender**
Male	40
Female	51

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	63
Black	0
Hispanic	12
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	60
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	15

diagnostic procedures	94
doctor visit	92
gastrointestinal procedures	93
minimally invasive procedures	93
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	94

**Gender**
Male	53
Female	66

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	83
Black	0
Hispanic	17
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	84
From 75 to 84	20
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	56
High Cholesterol	52
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	11
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	26
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

blood draw	15
diagnostic procedures	91
doctor visit	86
gastrointestinal procedures	90
minimally invasive procedures	90
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	91

**Gender**
Male	64
Female	69

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	92
Black	0
Hispanic	13
Asian	0
Other	12
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	75
From 75 to 84	31
85 and over	11
Less than 65	16

Hypertension	60
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	19
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	33
Dementia	8
Cancer	20

blood draw	57
diagnostic procedures	189
doctor visit	198
gastrointestinal procedures	201
minimally invasive procedures	201
preventive care	12
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	189

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ashkan Farhadi, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Ashkan Farhadi, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Fountain Valley, CA were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and diagnostic procedures.

blood draw	36
diagnostic procedures	68
doctor visit	81
gastrointestinal procedures	69
minimally invasive procedures	69
preventive care	12
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	68

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ashkan Farhadi, MD.

**Gender**
Male	37
Female	44

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	52
Hispanic	10
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	1

**Age**
75 to 84	11
85 and over	1
Less than 65	3
65 to 74	51

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ashkan Farhadi, MD From 2013 - 2021

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Ashkan Farhadi, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	48
High Cholesterol	42
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	15
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	1
Osteoporosis	0
Heart Failure	5
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	3
Diabetes	25
Atrial Fibrillation	0
Cancer	2
Dementia	0

Education & Training

Dr. Ashkan Farhadi, MD graduated from Shiraz University of Medical Sciences. He completed residency at Shiraz University of Medical Sciences. He has a state license in California.

Medical School: Shiraz University of Medical Sciences

Residency: Shiraz University of Medical Sciences

Licensed In: California

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Ashkan Farhadi, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Greater Newport Physicians

MemorialCare

Orange Coast Medical Center

MemorialCare Medical Group GNP MemorialCare

MEMORIALCARE MEDICAL FOUNDATION

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. Ashkan Farhadi, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Humana PPO, Aetna PPO, CIGNA PPO, Medicare Advantage, TriWest, CIGNA Commercial HMO, United Healthcare, Aetna, TRICARE, Humana, Health Net PPO, Cigna, Anthem, AARP, United Healthcare PPO, Blue Shield PPO, Health Net Medicare Advantage HMO, Anthem PPO, Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS), Health Net Commercial HMO, BlueShield Trio Commercial HMO (GNP), BlueShield Commercial HMO, Health Net Commercial HMO (EMG), BlueShield Trio Commercial HMO, BlueShield Commercial HMO (EMG) and Centivo ACO.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Ashkan Farhadi, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

Humana PPO

Aetna PPO

CIGNA PPO

Medicare Advantage

TriWest

CIGNA Commercial HMO

United Healthcare

Aetna

TRICARE

Humana

Health Net PPO

Cigna

Anthem

AARP

United Healthcare PPO

Blue Shield PPO

Health Net Medicare Advantage HMO

Anthem PPO

Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS)

Health Net Commercial HMO

BlueShield Trio Commercial HMO (GNP)

BlueShield Commercial HMO

Health Net Commercial HMO (EMG)

BlueShield Trio Commercial HMO

BlueShield Commercial HMO (EMG)

Centivo ACO

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Allergan Inc.	$228 VIBERZI $149	$79
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.	$124 JARDIANCE $124
FOREST PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.	$29 VIIBRYD $15	LINZESS $14
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC	$23 $23
ERBE USA Inc	$20 ERBE $20
Other	$27 SUPREP $12	$14

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$452

Biography

Dr. Ashkan Farhadi sees patients in Costa Mesa, CA and Fountain Valley, CA. His medical specialty is adult gastroenterology. He is conversant in Persian. He is professionally affiliated with Greater Newport Physicians. Before completing his residency at Shiraz University of Medical Sciences and Rush University Medical Center, Dr. Farhadi attended medical school at Shiraz University of Medical Sciences.