Summary

Farjad Sarafian, M.D., F.I.D.S.A., is recognized for advancing groundbreaking treatments and setting new standards in patient care for immunocompromised populations. As a hospitalist, he focuses on coordinating care and ensuring that patients understand and feel confident about their treatment plans.“When I sit with a patient, I remind myself that the person across from me is not just a case — they are an individual, looking inward, often afraid and uncertain,” he says. “I frequently ask myself: ‘How would I want my loved one to be treated in this situation?’ And I let that guide my care.”Noted for his clinical research, Dr. Sarafian has been influential in a range of COVID-19 therapeutic trials and influential studies on antiretroviral adherence, sepsis diagnostics, and global infectious disease management.Before joining City of Hope® Orange County Lennar Foundation Cancer Center, he directed a dynamic hybrid practice, balancing outpatient expertise in nontuberculous mycobacteria …(NTM) pulmonary infections with inpatient consultative care at Orange County and Los Angeles hospitals.A graduate of Tel Aviv University’s Sackler School of Medicine, Dr. Sarafian completed his internal medicine internship and residency and an infectious disease fellowship at University of California Los Angeles, distinguishing himself in research, clinical leadership, and medical education. In addition to English, he is fluent in Persian.
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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4.7
  • 26 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • UCLA/W Los Angeles Vet Admni Med Center
  • 7 written reviews
  • 1 specialty
  • 8 areas of expertise
  • 1 board certification
  • 3 office locations
  • Male

Patients’ Perspective

  • Gave an accurate diagnosis
  • Had a good bedside manner
  • Spent time with me

Office Locations

Dr Farjad Sarafian has 3 locations

Farjad Sarafian, MD

16100 Sand Canyon Ave Ste 240Irvine, CA 92618
Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

City of Hope Orange County Lennar Foundation Cancer Center

1000 FivepointIrvine, CA 92618

City of Hope Cancer Specialty Hospital

1000A Fivepoint DrIrvine, CA 92618

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Dr Farjad SarafianDr. Decerie Baculi Dayag, MDDr. Vidya Lata AtluriDr. Dung Quoc Truong
Infectious DiseaseInternal MedicineInternal MedicineNurse Practitioner
Accepts New Patients
4.7 
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12 Years of Experience 11 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English Speaks English Speaks Spanish, Vietnamese
Irvine , CAOrange , CALong Beach , CAFountain Valley , CA
Med School: University Of The Philippines Manila College Of Medicine Med School: University Of California Davis School Of Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr Farjad Sarafian

  • Aetna
  • Aetna - HMO
  • Aetna - Medicare
  • AltaMed Senior BuenaCare (PACE)
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA - HMO
  • Blue Shield of California
  • Blue Shield of California - HMO
  • Bright Health
  • CalOptima
  • Cigna
  • Health Net
  • Health Net - HMO
  • Humana
  • Inland Empire Health Plan
  • Kaiser Permanente
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Nippon Life Benefits
  • SCAN Health Plan
  • SCAN Health Plan - HMO
  • Tricare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - HMO

Medical Specialties

Dr Farjad Sarafian has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Dr Farjad Sarafian has the following 8 areas of expertise

  • AIDS/HIV (Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome)
  • Fever
  • Hepatitis C
  • HIV Infections
  • Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV/AIDS)
  • Immunization
  • Infection
  • Vaccination

Certifications, License, & Education

Dr Farjad Sarafian holds an active medical license in the state of California. They are board certified in Internal medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine.

Board Certifications

Board certified in Internal medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an active medical license in the state of California that expires in 2027.

Education & Training

Residency

Completed their residency at UCLA/W Los Angeles Vet Admni Med Center.

NPI Number

Dr Sarafian's NPI number is 1881772911.

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Dr Farjad Sarafian speaks English.

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