About Pouya Shafipour, MD
Pouya Shafipour, MD, is certified by the American Board of Family Medicine in both Family and Obesity Medicine. He strongly believes in the transformative benefits of good nutrition and a healthy lifestyle when treating chronic diseases.
Dr. Shafipour received his medical degree from the Loma Linda University School of Medicine in Loma Linda, California. Then he went on to intern at the University of California Irvine Medical Center in Orange, California, and he began his residency training in Plastic Surgery at the prestigious University of California, Irvine School of Medicine. However, during his residency, he had the opportunity to observe the obesity epidemic and its consequences firsthand. He was devastated by the medical issues he saw caused by obesity, including chronic pain, heart disease, diabetes, and a significant reduction in life quality. As a result, Dr. Shafipour decided to change the direction of his training to primary care. He wanted to get to the root cause of the obesity epidemic and its management. So, he added training in obesity and bariatric medicine and clinical research at Kaiser Permanente Medical Centers in California, which is where he completed his residency.
Since he completed his residency training, Dr. Shafipour has spent the last eight years managing chronic diseases through lifestyle transformation, nutrition, and exercise. He is continually educating himself by attending conferences and keeping up with the most up-to-date journals. With his hands-on philosophy, Dr. Shafipour has personally followed every diet that he prescribes, and he coaches his patients every step of the way. He has led many exercise groups for patients in the local communities, including “Walk with a Doc Los Angeles,” and he has also been a regular guest lecturer in Santa Monica on obesity and pre-diabetes.
Dr. Shafipour enjoys spending his weekends with his wife, children, and dog in his free time, mostly doing outdoor activities like hiking the local trails, going to soccer games, and basketball games. He also enjoys playing music.
He’s terrific! I am pre-diabetic (runs in the family) and he has been as helpful and knowledgable as I possibly could hope my doctor to be.
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Medical Service
Adult Primary Care & PediatricsLocations
1831 Wilshire Blvd.,
Suite B,
Santa Monica,
CA
90403
(310) 400-5565
Education
Medical School
Loma Linda University School of Medicine, Loma Linda, CA
Internship
University of California Irvine Medical Center, Orange, CA
Residency
Kaiser Permanente Medical Centers, CA
Languages
HMO
- Aetna Commercial HMO:9073250
- Anthem Blue Cross Commercial HMO:GWR217
- Blue Shield Commercial HMO:100112461017
- Blue Shield 65 Plus Medicare HMO:100112461017
- Cigna Commercial HMO:0491194
- Health Net Commercial HMO: 37175159097
- Humana Medicare HMO: 435269SCAN
- Health Medicare HMO:394310
- United Healthcare Commercial HMO:0309480015
- United Healthcare Medicare HMO:0302470040
Other
- Aetna – HMO
- Aetna Medicare Advantage PPO
- Aetna PPO
- Anthem Blue Cross HMO
- Anthem Blue Cross PPO
- Blue Shield of CA HMO
- Blue Shield of CA HMO – Trio
- Blue Shield of CA Medicare Advantage
- Cigna HMO
- Cigna PPO
- First Health/Coventry PPO
- Health Net – TriCare
- Health Net PPO
- Health Smart PPO
- Multiplan PPO
- Oscar EPO
- SCAN Medicare Advantage
- United Healthcare Medicare Advantage
- Vivity by Anthem Blue Cross
- Providence Saint John’s Health Center
Hospital Affiliation
- Saint John’s Physician Partners
Board Certifications
- American Board of Family Medicine, Family Medicine

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Very caring, professional and a great communicator.
Providence PatientDr. Shafapour and his staff are wonderful. I would recommend them to anybody that needed care.
Providence PatientGreat experience with Dr. Shaifpour and his staff overall. They are all very friendly, accommodating, and they do not waste their patient's time. I very much appreciate that. Scheduling an appointment was a difficult since the online system didn't seem to be working, and I didn't realize it since the online system still created an appointment for me. I tried scheduling it again, and I got the same result. I emailed Dr. Shafipour and his staff reached out to me and created an appointment for me right away.The problem with that is getting an appointment meant waiting months. Nobody wants to wait months! And scheduling the appointments through the online portal definitely resulted in waiting around for longer.
Providence PatientNo bad experiences
Providence PatientI am so grateful to have such a wonderful provider!
Providence PatientFantastic
Providence PatientI am always cared for and respectfully treated by Dr. Shafipour and his entire staff. And very pleased that Dr. Shafipour was recommended to me as a primary care physician.
Providence PatientI drive all the way across town to see Dr Shafapour and his team as they are the best.
Providence PatientA first time visit that went well. Couldn't have been happier.
Providence PatientI am nuts about Dr. Shafipour and his staff. I am very comfortable with him and his speed at answering follow up questions I will ask via email
Providence PatientAttentive, very informed, up to date, respectful.
Providence PatientDr Shafipour really spent time with me to ensure I was well taken care of and had all my concerns addressed
Providence PatientDr Shafipour and his team are excellent - very professional, efficient, knowledgeable and sincerely caring. The entire process from initial contact, making an appointment, processing paperwork, managing expectations were flawless. It was my first visit with Dr Shafipour and his amazing team and I knew I landed in the perfect place for me to manage my care and wellness.
Providence PatientI changed my health plan and needed a new primary care doctor. I found Dr. Shafipour and he really matches the stellar reviews I read. I am so happy with his care. He shows empathy and he is kind and I don't feel treated like a number. The staff is very attentive as well.
Providence PatientVery grateful to have found Dr. Shafipour--he's the most knowledgeable doctor I've ever had when it comes to nutrition and preventative care.
Providence PatientExcellent doctor and staff. Doctor listened and discussed fully.
Providence PatientHe is a knowledgeable and great doctor.
Providence PatientAlways exceptional health care from Dr. Shafipour and his staff.
Providence PatientI had a very good experience with this provider.
Providence PatientDr. Shafipour and his staff are always courteous. They are all attentive and take time to answer questions.
Providence PatientFirst time visit to establish care and get a pre op for cataract surgery. The entire experience was excellent and I look forward to having Dr. Shafapour as my primary care MD.
Providence PatientI would call it a positive experience
Providence PatientGreat experience. Doctor seemed caring and smart.
Providence PatientI'm very happy and satisfied with the services that I receive from your team. Thank you.
Providence PatientGood
Providence PatientVery Good
Providence PatientI feel very fortunate to have Dr.Shafipour as my primary care physician. He understands my medical issues and always offers me clear explanations and remedies
Providence PatientThanks for the great care services.
Providence PatientALL GOOD
Providence PatientI am very pleased with Dr.Pouya Shafipour himself he is a great doctor and I am extremely happy with him.
Providence PatientHe is the Best doctor I have ever had, and I'm so thankful. And the girls in office are all super nice and helpful
Providence PatientDr Shafipour listened to my concerns and addressed each in a way I understood. He gave me hope.
Providence PatientVery happy with Dr Shafipour
Providence PatientVery positive experience. My dr. Is very knowledgeable. He effectively communicates with me. Caring & very professional
Providence PatientI rate Dr Shafipour as exceptional. He has outstanding skills, highly professional, and take great care of his patients.
Providence PatientThis is next level care, I'm so happy with Dr Shafipour, his staff and the Providence system that allows all providers to see my health info. I feel very lucky. Have also referred Dr. S several times. He and his staff are so caring and I feel Im in the best hands. Thank you!
Providence PatientVery caring and thorough!!
Providence PatientThe best internal medicine doctor I've ever had plus I referred to many friends who said the same.
Providence PatientWent for a check up and thinking of changing to this doctor, who I liked. I was concerned however that as part of the check up there was no EKG or chest x-ray, as with my previous doctor who is not on my medical plan. I assume that's to save money, but especially regarding no EKG, not having it didn't feel right. I didn't realize it until after I left so didn't mention it. But I did like the doctor and his staff.
Providence PatientGreat!
Providence PatientHe is very honest caring doctor!
Providence PatientAlways a pleasure to visit Dr Shafipour and his staff. Everyone is polite, encouraging to me personally and are very knowledgeable about what concerns
Providence PatientThank you Dr Shafipour
Providence PatientExcellent doctor and staff
Providence PatientDr. Shafipour and his entire team set the bar for great patient care. Always feel welcome and that I can call outside of my appointment with questions or concerns.
Providence PatientDr Shafipour always provides exceptional care.
Providence PatientDr, Shafipour is an outstanding physician who is knowledgeable, informative, and compassionate. I give him the highest rating. I also give kudos to his staff as they too are outstanding.
Providence PatientI'm very happy with Dr. Shafipour and his staff. He is patient, kind and very smart. His staff is always welcoming, cheery and very accommodating. I couldn't ask for a better medical team!
Providence PatientDr Pouya Shafipour is one of the moist caring physicians I have ever met.
Providence PatientI'm very happy with Dr Shafipour and his staff are polite and responsive
Providence PatientDr Shafipour and staff always been excellent with my care.
Providence PatientDr Shafipour is the best dr. I always recommend him to friends and family.
Providence PatientKind, competent expertise.
Providence PatientGreat service and care for the patients!
Providence PatientDr. Shafipour is always so attentive and clearly cares about his patients.
Providence PatientExcellent care!
Providence PatientVery carding kind and knowledgeable and always helpful
Providence PatientDr. Shafipour is a great Physician
Providence PatientFantastic, caring doctor and staff!!!
Providence PatientDr. Shafipour and his staff are very professional and friendly. I do appreciate their service .
Providence PatientAlways a great experience with Dr Shafipour and his staff.
Providence PatientVery professional and always willing to help and find a solution.
Providence PatientI had multiple medical issues. Dr Shafipour was so generous w/his time. Way above the average doc. I am so appreciative!
Providence PatientDr Pouya Shafipour is a vary caring doctor and I highly recomend him.
Providence PatientI like the experience, they are so modern and everything at same place
Providence PatientVery good communicator and listener.
Providence PatientThe care provider was helpful and I'm satisfied with them.
Providence PatientI can really talk and relate to Dr. Shafipour and I am very very comfortable with him and his team.
Providence PatientDr. Shafipour and his staff were very friendly and helpful. I did not feel rushed and all my questions were answered.
Providence PatientAll very good
Providence PatientAlways great seeing Dr Shafipour and staff. Getting an appointment is not as soon as I would have liked because he's very much in demand. Always takes care of me.
Providence PatientI live abroad and come in for my check ups and medical providers. It is a few years I am seeing Dr. Shafipour and find him courteous and calm and Very attentive which is very important to me. Thank you
Providence PatientDr. Shafipour is an amazing doctor. I feel extremely fortunate to be In his care. His questions are insightful and his explanations are clear and helpful. I feel I am receiving the highest standard of medical care. My thanks and gratitude
Providence PatientVery pleased with Doctor
Providence PatientVery satisfied
Providence PatientDr. Shafipourf and his team are always exceptional -- responsive, knowledgeable, respectful, thorough, and caring. I feel very fortunate to be a patient here.
Providence PatientIt was a wonderful and caring experience.
Providence PatientI feel very fortunate to have found Dr Shafipour and his support team. I can't imagine anyone better
Providence PatientGreat service.
Providence PatientDr. Shafipour and his team are extremely professional, deeply caring and very supportive. I am very appreciative that they are providing my medical care.
Providence PatientI feel very comfortable with Dr. Shafipour. He knows I like homeopath options and always shares vitamins or food ideas to Improve my health. This time I needed help with my hands hurting from too much quilting. He shared some Ideas I'm trying. I so appreciate a doctor that doesn't throw Rx at me.
Providence PatientExcellent
Providence PatientAlways very profesinal
Providence PatientBest doctor and staff, ever.
Providence PatientExcelent
Providence PatientI have the best care providers
Providence PatientDr. Shafipour is thorough, knowledgeable and caring. Couldn't ask for more.
Providence PatientDr Pouya is a great physician. I have all my staff see him as well
Providence PatientGreat doctor.
Providence PatientDr Shafipour has always been very attentive, patient, and supportive. He is very thorough with the check-ups and examinations and helps me understand my health status very well.
Providence PatientThis provider has a wonderful, kind and patient disposition. He is extremely knowledgeable beyond the scope of his specific field.
Providence PatientDr. Shafipour is an excellent caring physician. The entire office shows the highest degrees of thoroughness and warmth. Professional and superb.
Providence PatientApproachable, understanding, empathetic
Providence PatientDoctor Shafipur and his staff are always very attentive and I like my visit with him.
Providence PatientDoctor is caring and knowledgeable. Office staff is amazing and attentive. Only thing concerning Is that office schedule is 2+ mo away for visit
Providence PatientDr. Shafipour is one of the greatest primary physicians I've ever seen. He is always accessible and extremely helpful. He helped me with a stomach issue that bothered me for over 10 years. I highly value his services and staff. I have recommended numerous other people that are also very satisfied with his practices.
Providence PatientHe is good
Providence PatientGreat doctor and staff!
Providence PatientAlways excellent!
Providence PatientDr. Shafipour is a smart, sensitive and efficient Dr. The office on general is top of the line.
Providence PatientThe wait time was short and the doctor was very nice and caring
Providence PatientBest doctor and staff ever
Providence PatientI am very happy with the services at Dr. Shafipoor's office.
Providence PatientDr. Shafipour is an excellent doctor and I trust his advice and care.
Providence PatientVery good experience.
Providence PatientI have been seeing Dr Shafipour for several years and I am very satisfied by his knowledge and how he takes the time to assess all your needs and concerns.
Providence PatientDr. Shafipour is an excellent clinician, response and thoughtful. Excellent way with elderly patients.
Providence PatientDr Shafipour is the one of the best doctors I've ever been to.
Providence PatientThey are very knowledgeable and professional about their job and they are the best so far for me.
Providence PatientThe Dr was very thorough and answered all the questions I had for him. Will be changing to him as my primary physician
Providence PatientOverall the provider not only listened to the problems I had, but made suggestions on referrals and other options I might have for my medical problems
Providence PatientDr Shafipour was great! And listen to me and my health concerns.
Providence PatientAsked pertinent questions and was patient and knowledgeable.
Providence PatientVery cooperative, very efficient, very professional
Providence PatientExcellent doctor and an excellent staff.
Providence PatientExcellent. A most caring Dr .
Providence PatientI have good experience
Providence PatientDr Shafipour is excellent.
Providence PatientI never had a bad experience with the Dr. He's great!
Providence PatientVery good
Providence PatientVery caring and professional
Providence PatientGreat The office staff and doctor are amazing and I trust them all
Providence PatientVery good experience. Thank you all very much.
Providence PatientBest experience I had with this visit . Had a chronic constipation problem and desperate for a cure. Thanks to my son for his referral to Dr. Pouya . He did briefly review my previous record and quickly Iidentify the problem. Suggested several options that have been very effective In a very short time. Dr. Pouya possess all the best qualities of an outstanding physicians I have ever met. Very pleased with the results. I recommend him very strongly.
Providence PatientI had a few followup questions that I sent cia the MyChart portal the doctor responded in less than a day with the information I needed and in a caring way.
Providence PatientDr. Shafipour and his staff are exceptional in every way. My wife and I were referred to Dr. Shafipour by my parents who have been his patients for many years. All of us receive the absolute best care from Dr. Shafipour and his entire team, and we feel valued, heard and respected - from the moment we call or walk in to the end of our visits and follows. We are deeply grateful!
Providence PatientVery good.
Providence PatientThe Doctor spent plenty of time explaining tests/reason for tests and provided great and easy to understand information. I felt he took his time and really cared about my overall health. Additionally, he followed up to go over my lab results and make suggestions related to future care.
Providence PatientDr Shafipour is very attentive and knowledgeable. Very relaxing and calming presence. Responds to my email messages on the portal quickly. Most times I visit his office there Is almost no wait.
Providence PatientDr Shafipour and staff are wonderful. I have been a patient for many years and would follow his practice and have, if he changed locations. I have referred others who feel the same.
Providence PatientDr Shafipour and his staff are excellent. I refer any friends who are looking for those services without hesitation.
Providence PatientDr Shafipour and staff are excellent!
Providence PatientJust a very good experience
Providence PatientDr. Shapifour is very caring and listens to my health problems. He gives me feedback on how I can improve my symptoms.
Providence PatientDr. Shafipour and his assistant are the best. I amVery satisfied and thankful towards them.
Providence PatientGood doctor and staff
Providence PatientI'm a new patient and was a little concerned about starting with a new doctor. But I'm very pleased with my first appointment with Dr. Shafipour. Hi is kind and patient. Took his time with me reviewing my record and answering my questions. Then gave me all the referrals I needed.
Providence PatientExcellent
Providence PatientThe doctor use an easy way to explain my situation, it helped very much, and l really appreciated
Providence PatientDr Shafipour, is great. He has the best bedside manners, very respectful, very good listener and explains things very thoroughly!
Providence PatientI'm so lucky I found Dr. Shafipour, his team and Providence. I feel so well looked after!
Providence PatientDr. Shafipour is a rare gem that I was lucky to find. The services are the best from the minute you walk into the office until the end. They are professional, friendly, and really good at what they do. You definitely do not feel like just a number or chart, you are treated the way humans should be treated.
Providence PatientHe really took the time to address my concerns and to get to know me. This was my first visit. Very attentive and professional. Good suggestions for health.
Providence PatientThe doctor is very attentive and answers all my questions.
Providence PatientDr. Shafipour always listens attentively to my concerns and gives me easy to understand answers to my questions. He always calls me in a timely manner to discuss test results and instructions. The receptionists and staff are very friendly and attentive.
Providence PatientExcellent
Providence PatientI'm so glad that I found Dr. Shafipour after I don't see my other primary doctors. Dr. Shafipour is a good listener, he really focused on my situation, and explained the problems to me in very smart way, told me what to do, relieve my worries, solve my problems. I can't say enough thank to him.
Providence PatientGreat. I love this doctor and his excellent staff.
Providence PatientHe's terrific! I am pre-diabetic (runs in the family) and he has been as helpful and knowledgable as I possibly could hope my doctor to be.
Providence PatientExcellent Doctor
Providence PatientBest doctor, ever
Providence PatientDr. Shafipour and his office never stop impressing me with their care and knowledge! I feel so grateful to have this office and doctor to go to after the many doctors I have seen that were severely lacking in kindness, knowledge and care.
Providence PatientSuperb treat
Providence PatientDr. Shafipour always makes me feel comfortable and is candid with me about my health.
Providence PatientThe staff is always very welcoming. The doctor is always receptive to questions and provides clear and helpful answers and information.
Providence PatientThe doctor and his staff are very efficient, attentive, and friendly. This is always the case.
Providence PatientJust great from top to bottom. Easy in and seeing the Dr very clear not rushed loved it
Providence PatientDr. Shafirpour and his staff are wonderful and very polite and professional.
Providence PatientI feel the doctor really cares about me
Providence PatientDr Shafipour has been my doctor for some years and is someone that I trust for all my medical concerns and problems
Providence PatientI was very happy meeting my new doctor, I will most definitely recommend and keep him .I appreciated him calling me personally giving me the quick results of my blood tests.After my previous provider passed away, I was looking for a new doctor. I really appreciate his honesty and concerns. Dr Pouya thank you.
Providence PatientEasy to park, easy to wait and easy to have appt.
Providence PatientDr Shafipour and staff are very caring and efficient and I refer people to them all the time.
Providence PatientPouya is the greatest - we need more like him
Providence PatientPouya Shafipour MD was wonderful, very professional, organized, very attentive, goes the extra mile,
Providence Patient