Dr. Shaida Behnam, MD | Monterey, CA | Family Medicine

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Dr. Shaida Behnam is a family medicine physician who graduated from Ross University School of Medicine. With 26 years of clinical experience, she provides comprehensive primary care for patients of all ages. Dr. Behnam speaks English and focuses on preventive healthcare and chronic disease management within her family medicine practice.

Dr. Behnam practices at Community Hospital of the Monterey Peninsula in Monterey, California. She specializes in managing high cholesterol in children and teens, along with treating hyperlipidemia and familial lipid disorders. Her approach includes strength training programs and physical therapy to support patient wellness. Patients give Dr. Behnam an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars for her compassionate care.

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4.7

28 Ratings
26 years of experience
speaks English
Ross University School Of Medicine
17 written reviews
1 specialty
6 areas of expertise
1 board certification
1 hospital affiliation
1 office location
Female

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Dr. Shaida Behnam is truly a warm and caring doctor. She listens to your concerns and helps you understand what the necessary steps to take are. I never have to wait too long to see her and her staff are very efficient. I have visited many doctors and I feel that Dr. Behnam is one of the very best!

December 4th, 2019

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Dr. Behnam is very thorough and caring, not quick to over prescribe and I have complete confidence in her. Her staff is also great, and it hard for a doctor to excel without great support staff.

August 14th, 2019

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Dr. Behnam is one gem of a physician! I feel incredibly blessed to have her as my doctor. I love that she offers holistic treatment before turning to prescribing medications, something I've never had any doctor do! She never makes the appointment feel rushed either, and is just so sweet and kind throughout. You can tell she genuinely cares about her patients!

May 30th, 2019

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Dr. Behnam is truly a great doctor. She listens to your problems and makes various suggestions. She is very thoughtful and considerate. Dr. Behnam takes her time to determine proper treatment and medication. I'm old enough to have experience with many primary care physicians and I can said that she is one of the best!

February 22nd, 2019

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I moved to monterey area 3 years ago. I changed 3 physicians until I found Dr. Shaida Behnam by my friend. I am thankful and lucky to find an amazing and knowledgeable doctor. She is caring, patient, calm, and lovely doctor . I trust her diagnosis and and I feel healthier than ever. God bless You Dr. Behnam

January 23rd, 2019

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Dr. Behnam is the best family doctor I've had. She is kind, warm, patient, thorough, and full of compassion. She makes time to see me when I need medical attention and listens to my concerns. In addition to professional medical diagnosis and treatment, she gives great life-style advice. She is always happy and I feel happy to see her each time. Who knew a doctor's visit could be so fun! I feel lucky that I have her as my doctor now, and hope she never retires. She is the best!!!

December 19th, 2018

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Dr. Behnam is very knowledgeable and through. She can various techniques to treat a problem. Sometimes she prescribes Western medical drugs or specialists. Often she will print a list of vitamins with specific dosages to help with a condition as well as suggestions for more exercise, massage ect. (ie, for high blood sugar). She really listens and solves the the problem. She has helped me, and I highly recommend her...Diane Stotler

September 26th, 2017

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The best doctor I had in my long life.

April 8th, 2016

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Compassionate, kind, knowledgeable.

April 7th, 2016

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Wonderful staff. Great doctor.

February 8th, 2016

Community Hospital Of The Monterey Peninsula

23625 Holman HwyMonterey, CA 93940

Tel: (831) 624-5311


Dr. Shaida Behnam, MD	Helix Virtual Care	Nicole Baldwin, APRN, FNP-BC	Shanekwah Melville, DNP, APRN, FNP-C
Family Medicine	Family Medicine	Family Medicine	Family Medicine
	Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients
4.7 (28 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)	3.7 (3 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)
26 Years of Experience		8 Years of Experience	10 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option	Virtual Visit Available	Virtual Visit Available	Virtual Visit Available
Speaks English		Speaks English	Speaks English, Spanish
Monterey , CA	Boca Raton , FL	Orlando , FL	Houston , TX
Med School: Ross University School Of Medicine
Current Profile	View Profile	View Profile	View Profile

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Ross University School Of MedicineGraduated in 2000

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Where is Dr. Shaida Behnam's office located?: Dr. Shaida Behnam's office is located at 23625 Holman Hwy, Monterey, CA, 93940.
What languages does Dr. Shaida Behnam speak?: Dr. Shaida Behnam speaks English.
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Which hospitals is Dr. Shaida Behnam affiliated with?: Dr. Shaida Behnam is affiliated with Community Hospital Of The Monterey Peninsula.

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