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Dr. Farzin Rashti, MD

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Specializes in: Adult Gastroenterology

Howard University College of Medicine (2008)

Professional interests include: inflammatory bowel disease, gallbladder cancer, chronic pancreatitis, and more.

7120 Minstrel Way Suite 100
Columbia, MD 21045

(410) 671-0204

Dr. Farzin Rashti, MD is a gastroenterologist in Columbia, MD specializing in adult gastroenterology. He graduated from Howard University College of Medicine in 2008 and has 16 years of experience. Dr. Farzin Rashti, MD is affiliated with MedStar Montgomery Medical Center, MedStar Health and GASTRO CENTER OF MARYLAND LLC.

Office Locations

Address:

7120 Minstrel Way Suite 100
Columbia, MD 21045

Some issues Dr. Farzin Rashti, MD can help you with:

Anemia

Anemia is the most common blood disorder. It occurs when the body does not have enough red blood cells to carry oxygen to the tissues. Blood loss, insufficient red blood cell production, and red blood cell destruction are the three main causes of anemia. These issues may arise from such conditions as iron deficiency, heavy periods, ulcers, kidney disease, as well as some forms of cancer.

An individual with anemia will have the following symptoms: shortness of breath, weakness, dizziness, cold hands or feet, paleness, and irritability. Anemia is diagnosed when blood tests show low counts for hemoglobin, which is the protein responsible for carrying oxygen to different tissues throughout the body.

Treatments for anemia are dependent on the kind of anemia an individual has. For example, iron supplementation may correct iron deficiency anemia. For anemia caused by chronic kidney failure, chemotherapy treatments, and HIV/AIDS, a group of medications called erythropoiesis-stimulating agents may be prescribed.

Anorexia

Anorexia nervosa, commonly referred to as anorexia, is a disorder where people severely restrict the types and quantity of food they eat. People with anorexia have an extreme fear of eating and gaining weight, and may perceive weight loss as a way to achieve happiness. They may repeatedly weigh themselves or engage in harmful behaviors such as excessive exercise or starvation. Those with anorexia often find themselves preoccupied with food, but unable to consume a normal amount of it, resulting in symptoms such as:

-Abnormally low BMI (body mass index)

-Vitamin deficiency

-Fatigue

-Fainting

-Amenorrhea (lack of menstruation in women)

-Emaciation

-Poor wound healing

-Anemia

-Irregular heart rhythms

Anorexia may also cause bluish discoloration of the hands, brittle and falling out hair, yellowish skin, and lanugo (fine, downy hair). These physical symptoms are frequently accompanied by altered behaviors and emotions. Those with anorexia may feel compelled to hide their weight and actions from others. For example, someone with anorexia may wear oversized or baggy clothing to conceal weight loss or may deny hunger or lie about the amount of food that he or she consumes. Some people with anorexia may withdraw from social activities and may experience irritability and depression.

People of all ages, genders, and races may be diagnosed with anorexia; however, the condition affects more women than men. There is no single known cause for anorexia, but biological, psychological, and environmental factors may play a role. Athletes who participate in certain sports that emphasize body shape and size (such as ballet, figure skating, and wrestling) may be more likely to develop anorexia.

Anorexia has two subtypes that are referred to as the restrictive type and binge-purge type.

Restrictive type is the more frequently represented form of anorexia, involving the extreme restriction of food. Binge-purge type anorexia is food restriction accompanied by episodes of binging (eating large quantities of food) and purging (vomiting). Binge-purge type anorexia differs from bulimia as people with this type of anorexia severely limit calories and purge most of what they eat and are generally underweight, while those with bulimia are in a normal weight range. Left untreated, both types of anorexia have severe and life-threatening effects on health. Anorexia can lead to heart failure and even death.

Many people do not consciously develop anorexia, and have difficulty seeking treatment. For this reason, early detection and treatment helps with long-term recovery outcomes. Treatment for anorexia can vary from therapy visits to inpatient treatment, depending on the severity of a person's anorexia. Severe anorexia is typically treated in inpatient rehabilitation facilities, where patients increase their food consumption and gain weight under medical supervision. Eating disorder specialists provide therapy sessions and oversee a physical and mental treatment plan. Outpatient programs help patients return to a healthy weight through frequent talk therapy or cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) sessions, specialized nutrition plans, and eating disorder support groups. Anorexia treatment aims to not only restore physical health and correct negative behaviors, but to also promote psychological well-being and self-confidence.

Colonoscopy

Colonoscopy is the use of a special tool called a colonoscope (a thin, flexible tube with a camera on the end) to examine the inside of the colon and rectum. The tube is typically inserted anally, and it allows the physician to examine the large intestine from the inside. It may be done at any time to diagnose bowel problems, but routine colonoscopies are advised after the age of 50 to screen for colon cancer.

A colonoscopy may be performed to diagnose:

Intestinal ulcers
Polyps
Bowel cancer
An unidentified source of pain or bleeding in the intestine

Patients may be asked to drink only liquids in the days before a colonoscopy, or they may be given an enema to remove residual fecal matter. Before the exam, patients are given medication to help them relax, and then lay on their side on a table. The scope is inserted into the anus and gently moved all the way through the large intestine. Air may be pumped into the intestine to improve the view for the physician. Any polyps that are found will be removed. Then the colonoscope will be withdrawn. A colonoscopy is not usually painful, but patients may feel some bloating or have some cramps right afterward. If patients have polyps removed, they might experience a small amount of bleeding. Any side effects should go away within a few hours.

diagnostic procedures	39
gastrointestinal procedures	70
hospital care	450
inpatient care	450
minimally invasive procedures	70
preventive care	10
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	40

**Gender**
Male	56
Female	72

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	115
Black	13
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	31
From 75 to 84	34
85 and over	25
Less than 65	38

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	73
Stroke	13
Ischemic Heart Disease	63
Depression	48
Chronic Kidney Disease	57
Asthma	16
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	27
Heart Failure	44
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	43
Diabetes	43
Dementia	23
Cancer	13

anastomosis	15
catheterization	15
diagnostic procedures	243
gastrointestinal procedures	434
hospital care	2014
inpatient care	2014
minimally invasive procedures	434
preventive care	34
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	223
stent placement (stenting)	18

**Gender**
Male	492
Female	612

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	956
Black	106
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	338
From 75 to 84	326
85 and over	162
Less than 65	278

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	73
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	62
Depression	47
Chronic Kidney Disease	62
Asthma	32
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	32
Heart Failure	55
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	46
Diabetes	49
Dementia	19
Cancer	17

anastomosis	11
catheterization	11
diagnostic procedures	126
gastrointestinal procedures	213
hospital care	1188
inpatient care	1188
minimally invasive procedures	213
preventive care	12
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	127
stent placement (stenting)	11

**Gender**
Male	139
Female	229

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	325
Black	32
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	129
From 75 to 84	96
85 and over	63
Less than 65	80

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	70
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	59
Depression	50
Chronic Kidney Disease	63
Asthma	42
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	36
Heart Failure	51
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	41
Diabetes	48
Dementia	22
Cancer	15

hospital care	100
inpatient care	100

**Gender**
Male	25
Female	48

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	46
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	0
From 75 to 84	26
85 and over	22
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	16
Ischemic Heart Disease	59
Depression	37
Chronic Kidney Disease	70
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	32
Heart Failure	62
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	40
Diabetes	47
Dementia	37
Cancer	18

anastomosis	11
catheterization	11
diagnostic procedures	20
doctor visit	10
gastrointestinal procedures	93
hospital care	360
inpatient care	360
minimally invasive procedures	93
preventive care	10
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	21

**Gender**
Male	93
Female	96

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	99
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	66
From 75 to 84	48
85 and over	28
Less than 65	47

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	17
Ischemic Heart Disease	57
Depression	34
Chronic Kidney Disease	68
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	22
Heart Failure	49
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	28
Diabetes	50
Dementia	26
Cancer	12

diagnostic procedures	86
doctor visit	132
gastrointestinal procedures	101
hospital care	206
inpatient care	206
minimally invasive procedures	101
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	87

**Gender**
Male	108
Female	165

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	144
Black	116
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	101
From 75 to 84	67
85 and over	41
Less than 65	64

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	13
Ischemic Heart Disease	45
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	53
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	23
Heart Failure	41
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	24
Diabetes	44
Dementia	21
Cancer	11

diagnostic procedures	41
doctor visit	62
gastrointestinal procedures	33
hospital care	87
inpatient care	87
minimally invasive procedures	33
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	42

**Gender**
Male	75
Female	91

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	80
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	73
From 75 to 84	33
85 and over	15
Less than 65	45

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	15
Ischemic Heart Disease	51
Depression	34
Chronic Kidney Disease	55
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	41
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	25
Diabetes	46
Dementia	18
Cancer	17

diagnostic procedures	100
doctor visit	211
gastrointestinal procedures	92
minimally invasive procedures	92
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	101

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2014 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Farzin Rashti, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Farzin Rashti, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Columbia, MD were hospital care, inpatient care, minimally invasive procedures and gastrointestinal procedures.

anastomosis	12
catheterization	12
diagnostic procedures	95
doctor visit	104
gastrointestinal procedures	154
hospital care	629
inpatient care	629
minimally invasive procedures	154
preventive care	16
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	92
stent placement (stenting)	14

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2014 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Farzin Rashti, MD.

**Gender**
Male	98
Female	131

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	26
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	176
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	63
85 and over	35
Less than 65	55
65 to 74	73

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Farzin Rashti, MD From 2014 - 2021

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Farzin Rashti, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, chronic kidney disease and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	52
High Cholesterol	47
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	39
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	42
Asthma	10
Osteoporosis	6
Heart Failure	34
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	24
Diabetes	32
Atrial Fibrillation	18
Cancer	10
Dementia	16

Education & Training

Dr. Farzin Rashti, MD graduated from Howard University College of Medicine in 2008. He completed residency at Georgetown University Hospital. He is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine, Gastroenterology American Board of Internal Medicine, Internal Medicine and has a state license in Kentucky.

Medical School: Howard University College of Medicine (2008)

Residency: Georgetown University Hospital (2011)

Board Certification: American Board of Internal Medicine, Gastroenterology American Board of Internal Medicine, Internal Medicine

Licensed In: Kentucky

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Farzin Rashti, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

MedStar Montgomery Medical Center

MedStar Health

GASTRO CENTER OF MARYLAND LLC

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
AbbVie Inc.	$1,731 Creon $535	LINZESS $320	Humira $280	Skyrizi $273	Mavyret $180	Other $143
Boston Scientific Corporation	$1,447 GENERAL BILIARY DEVICES $607	METAL STENTS - G.I. $217	SPYGLASS $201	Biliary Devices $141	GENERAL HEMOSTASIS $98	Other $183
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC	$807 XIFAXAN $604	PLENVU $126	Trulance $76
Celgene Corporation	$704 ZEPOSIA $704
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.	$506 ENTYVIO $374	MOTEGRITY $110	$22
Other	$4,063 STELARA $495	IBSRELA $225	Ocaliva $203	ZENPEP $174	DUPIXENT $172	Other $2,793

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$8,608
Travel and Lodging	$506
Education	$145

Research Payments

Dr. Farzin Rashti, MD has received 3 research payments totaling $21,246.

Biography

Dr. Farzin Rashti specializes in adult gastroenterology. Before completing his residency at Georgetown University Hospital, Dr. Rashti attended medical school at Howard University College of Medicine. Dr. Rashti's clinical interests include appendix cancer, gastric (stomach) ulcer, and ischemic colitis. He is affiliated with MedStar Montgomery Medical Center.