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Dr. M. Michelle Hamidi, MD

Accepting New Patients

(Dr. Mahshid Michelle Hamidi, MD)

(6 Ratings)

Specializes in: Family Medicine

Isfahan Medical School

Professional interests include: women's health issues, tuberculosis (TB), depression, and more.

5222 Balboa Avenue Suite 31
San Diego, CA 92117

(858) 565-6394

Dr. M. Michelle Hamidi, MD is a family medicine practitioner in San Diego, CA specializing in family medicine. She graduated from Isfahan Medical School. Dr. M. Michelle Hamidi, MD is affiliated with Sharp HealthCare.

Office Locations

Address:

5222 Balboa Avenue Suite 31
San Diego, CA 92117

Some issues Dr. M. Michelle Hamidi, MD can help you with:

Depression

Everyone knows what it feels like to get the blues once in a while. But depression is a serious illness that is more severe than a bad day and lasts much longer. Symptoms of depression stop a person from being able to function and enjoy daily activities for weeks or months at a time. It can happen to anyone, and it isn't something that people can control by force of will or "snap out of it."

Some common symptoms of depression include:

Feeling sad, guilty, empty or hopeless
Fatigue and a lack of energy and motivation
A loss of pleasure in activities that were previously enjoyed
Unusual sleep or eating habits
Mental fog -- trouble concentrating, remembering, or making decisions
Physical aches and pains
Suicidal thoughts or a preoccupation with death

We don't yet know what causes depression, but it's thought that it is a combination of genetic, biological, environmental, and social influences. Because of this, the most effective treatments for depression combine medication with psychotherapy. Therapy, especially cognitive-behavioral therapy, can be extremely helpful in resolving the negative thoughts and feelings that come with depression. It gives patients new tools that they can use themselves to cope when their depression is making them feel down.

Some of the common medications used to treat depression include antidepressants such as SSRI's (Prozac, Paxil, Zoloft) or atypical antidepressants (Cymbalta, Wellbutrin). It's important to remember that these medications have different effects on everybody, and no one medication works right for everyone. Patients may have to try a couple before finding the one that works just right for them. If the first medication they try doesn't work, they should talk to their doctor about trying something else. In extreme cases where medication is not enough, electro-convulsive therapy and hospitalization may be the answer to keeping a severely depressed person safe.

Depression is a difficult illness to deal with, but it is more common than believed and there are many people who can help. With the right treatment, individuals with depression can get back to fully enjoying life again.

Headache

Headaches are dull or sharp pains that occur in regions of the head and face. Headaches occur in many different forms and vary in location, severity, and duration. They are not necessarily a sign of an underlying illness and often resolve on their own. However, headaches can present significant day-to-day discomfort. The most common forms of headaches include:

Migraines: one of the most prevalent types of headache, migraines typically last from two hours to three days, causing a throbbing pain on one side of the head. Nausea, sensitivity to bright lights, fatigue, and blurred vision all may accompany migraines. While migraines have no known cure, medications and lifestyle modifications may ease symptoms. Avoiding behaviors that may trigger migraines such as lack of sleep or loud, repetitive noises can improve headaches.
Tension headaches: also known as stress headaches, these headaches are characterized by pain in the upper top part of the head and behind the eyes. Tension headaches are common and have no exact cause; however, certain practices may increase the likelihood of developing them. For example, wearing one's hair up in a tight hairstyle or wearing a restrictive hat can put pressure on the scalp, leading to a tension headache. Other causes of tension headaches may include alcohol or nicotine use, caffeine, teeth grinding, stress, overexertion, and eye strain. Some people find posture improvement, alternating sleeping positions, and neck exercise can alleviate tension headaches. Over-the-counter pain relievers such as ibuprofen (Advil, Motren) and naproxen sodium (Aleve) may also reduce tension-headache pain.
Sinus headaches: this type of headache causes pain in the sinuses, but may progress to pain and pressure in the eyes, forehead, and cheeks. These headaches are often accompanied by nasal congestion, fatigue, and ache in the upper teeth and may or may not be caused by sinus infections or sinusitis (sinus inflammation). Some sinus headaches are allergic headaches, which arise from allergic triggers such as seasonal allergies (pollen allergies) or hay fever, causing sinus pressure and facial pain. Other symptoms of allergic headaches include nasal congestion, irritated or watery eyes, runny nose, and sneezing. Allergic headaches may be treated with antihistamine medications such as cetirizine (Zyrtec). Allergic headaches are common during pollen season, which is usually around springtime.
Cluster headaches: these headaches occur suddenly and cause stabbing, sharp pain from one eye down to the one side of the neck. They are often referred to as the most aggravating and painful type of headaches. Other symptoms of cluster headaches include nasal congestion, droopy eyelid, and enlarged pupil on one side of the face. In the past, it was widely believed that cluster headaches were caused by a bevy or "cluster" of multiple types of headaches, such as a combination of an allergic headache and a tension headache. Medical experts now recognize that cluster headaches are a separate and unique form of headache. Cluster headaches last for around twenty minutes to two hours. They may recur throughout the period of a day or several weeks, but usually dissipate within a month. Treatment for cluster headaches includes over-the-counter pain medications such as ibuprofen (Advil, Motren) and naproxen sodium (Aleve). Prescription Prednisone can help with swelling and Verapamil may reduce pain by relaxing the blood vessels.

Living with headaches is challenging; headaches can prevent people from fully enjoying life. Medical treatment and care in avoiding certain triggers can help those with headaches begin to feel normal once again.

blood draw	54
doctor visit	274
lab tests	25
preventive care	12
vaccines	13

**Gender**
Male	23
Female	59

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	56
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	35
From 75 to 84	23
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	60
High Cholesterol	48
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	20
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	15
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	46
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

blood draw	40
doctor visit	315
lab tests	13
preventive care	13
vaccines	14

**Gender**
Male	24
Female	59

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	60
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	30
From 75 to 84	29
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	34
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

blood draw	42
doctor visit	290
preventive care	6
vaccines	7

**Gender**
Male	52
Female	120

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	140
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

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

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	49
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	19
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	27
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

blood draw	49
doctor visit	258
preventive care	23
vaccines	24

**Gender**
Male	28
Female	56

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	64
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	37
From 75 to 84	26
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	62
High Cholesterol	44
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	29
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

blood draw	59
doctor visit	300
preventive care	18
vaccines	19

**Gender**
Male	29
Female	64

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	72
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	36
From 75 to 84	31
85 and over	15
Less than 65	11

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	46
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	38
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	28
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

blood draw	56
doctor visit	246
preventive care	22
vaccines	23

**Gender**
Male	21
Female	63

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

**Age**
From 65 to 74	42
From 75 to 84	24
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	62
High Cholesterol	45
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	20
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	29
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

blood draw	54
doctor visit	283
preventive care	21
vaccines	22

**Gender**
Male	23
Female	78

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

**Age**
From 65 to 74	50
From 75 to 84	27
85 and over	11
Less than 65	13

Hypertension	59
High Cholesterol	49
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	17
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	25
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

blood draw	27
doctor visit	281
preventive care	16
vaccines	17

**Gender**
Male	25
Female	86

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

**Age**
From 65 to 74	48
From 75 to 84	30
85 and over	17
Less than 65	16

Hypertension	59
High Cholesterol	51
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	17
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	36
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	28
Dementia	0
Cancer	12

blood draw	97
doctor visit	645
preventive care	56
vaccines	42

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. M. Michelle Hamidi, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. M. Michelle Hamidi, MD treated as a family medicine practitioner in San Diego, CA were blood draw, preventive care, vaccines and lab tests.

blood draw	53
doctor visit	323
lab tests	19
preventive care	24
vaccines	23

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. M. Michelle Hamidi, MD.

**Gender**
Male	22
Female	58

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	60
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	25
85 and over	4
Less than 65	4
65 to 74	35

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. M. Michelle Hamidi, MD From 2013 - 2021

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

Hypertension	50
High Cholesterol	39
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	15
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	0
Osteoporosis	5
Heart Failure	2
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	24
Atrial Fibrillation	0
Cancer	1
Dementia	0

Education & Training

Dr. M. Michelle Hamidi, MD graduated from Isfahan Medical School. She completed residency at University of Southern California (USC) Affiliated Hospitals. She is certified by the Family medicine Family medicine and has a state license in California.

Medical School: Isfahan Medical School

Residency: University of Southern California (USC) Affiliated Hospitals

Board Certification: Family medicine Family medicine

Licensed In: California

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. M. Michelle Hamidi, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Sharp HealthCare

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. M. Michelle Hamidi, MD has a high overall rating with an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars based on 6 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. M. Michelle Hamidi, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in San Diego, CA.

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP	$2,466 BYDUREON $596	FARXIGA $543	BREZTRI $486	BEVESPI AEROSPHERE $244	BRILINTA $96	Other $502
Novo Nordisk Inc	$1,997 Saxenda $499	RYBELSUS $490	Ozempic $387	Victoza $215	Wegovy $160	Other $245
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.	$602 Kerendia $602
Amgen Inc.	$359 Repatha $225	Prolia $134
Takeda Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.	$343 Contrave $125	Colcrys $123	Trintellix $95
Other	$4,565 NURTEC ODT $390	ELIQUIS $353	UBRELVY $321	Synthroid $242	ENTRESTO $224	Other $3,035