Dr. Shadan Safvati, MD

After several years as a patient, I was extremely disappointed by my final experience with this practice. After losing my insurance, I paid $150 for an appointment and explained that I needed help maintaining an affordable prescription. The doctor assured me that he would help while I explored my options. Less than two months later, my email went unanswered and the office told me to return. During that visit, the doctor said he did not have time to read my emails, accused me of asking for favors and made a humiliating comment about my financial situation. He then said I would need to pay $450 if I wanted to speak with him. I understand that a physician may decline a prescription request. My concern is the disrespectful way the situation was handled after years as a patient. My interactions with one front-desk employee were also consistently dismissive and unnecessarily rude. I have worked with thousands of people throughout my career, and this was among the poorest customer-service… experiences I have encountered. Based on this experience, I am finding a new physician.

Disrespectful Toward Medi-Cal Patients – Would Not Recommend I had a deeply disappointing experience with Dr. Shadan Safvati, conducted entirely over the phone. As a Medi-Cal patient through LA Care/AltaMed, I was told by Dr. Safvati that he could not spend much time with me or refer me to specialists because I was not on a commercial insurance plan. He even stated that Medi-Cal patients are “not profitable” for his practice. Whenever I asked for referrals based on legitimate health concerns, he became irritated and dismissive. In one conversation, he told me, “You’re not in a position to tell me what you need,” which I found to be both unprofessional and disrespectful. Eventually, he refused to treat me altogether. His behavior caused delays in necessary care and significant emotional distress. If Medi-Cal patients are not welcome in his practice, I believe he should not be listed as a participating provider. I would not recommend him to anyone, especially those seeking fair and… compassionate treatment.

I am truly appalled at Dr Safvati’s terribly unprofessional and dismissive attitude. Safvati outright refused to prescribe medication for breathing problems I’ve had since childhood, assuming a hostile interrogative tone while questioning my experiences. I explained that using only OTC medicine had me coughing all night for weeks — if this happened again without stronger medication, it would cause too much damage to my lungs. To this, he sarcastically told me to change doctors, before ushering me out of the office. I left absolutely furious. I have never received more patronizing and rude treatment from a medical professional. Despite the patience and respect I maintained during my visit, I was met with an air of condescension rather than understanding. Basic respect is non-negotiable, especially between doctor and patient. If you care about your health concerns being listened to, I suggest you look elsewhere.

This was the worst experience I've had with a physician. It seems like this is just a business for him-- he wanted me to pay to come back every two months for birth control, would not refer me to a necessary doctor when I expressed concerns with an infection. He made me come in to retrieve his prescription pad for my medication which was very inconvenient. I had to ask Dr. Safvati if he wanted to hear my medical history (since he clearly was not going to ask any questions about me), and it felt like he didn't even write it down when I told him. He rambled senselessly about a survey question about childhood abuse in such a way that was shocking-- if I had experienced such abuse I would feel completely uninvited to share. He sent me to get basic labs elsewhere since his office didn't handle such, which was, again, inconvenient. Both him and his staff carry a "you do it yourself" attitude, and did not follow through on my care. They never even called me back about my labs. Receptionist… was incredibly rude.

Avoid him & save yourself from misdiagnosis. This Dr lacks adequate current medical knowledge and doesn’t listen for the reason for the visit. His mindset is how to charge more for your visit not to resolve your medical needs.

he is excellent.

Dr. Shad an safvati is knowledgable and very friendly. His office is so calm and neat.

he is knowledgeable, kind and caring. I highly recommend him.

Dr. shadan safvati is wonderful. he was so patient with us and knowledgable, and the important things his diagnose is perfect. for long time I had itch after some questions he asked me for blood test and his diagnose was true. I had the difeciency of vitamin B12. now after the treatment I feel good. Thank you Dr. safvati