Dr. Fariborz Shams, DO
Dr. Fariborz Shams, DO is an internist in Anaheim, CA and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Kansas City University College of Osteopathic Medicine in 1991. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as AHMC Anaheim Regional Medical Center and La Palma Intercommunity Hospital. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.
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515 S Beach Blvd Ste F Anaheim, CA 92804Compare with other Internists
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Likelihood of recommending Dr. Shams to family and friends is 3.9333334 out of 5
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As an osteopathic physician and primary care physician, I believe in educating my patients and and treating the body as a whole.Internal Medicine
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Detroit Osteo Hospital
Residency Hospital, 1994Detroit Osteopathic Hospital
Internship Hospital, 1992Kansas City University College Of Osteopathic Medicine
Medical School, 1991
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- Recipient of 6
hospital awardsPatient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)
Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications
View all awardsSurgical Care Excellence Award™ (2023)
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View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
81%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home3% lower than the national average
71%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well5% lower than the national average
- Recipient of 3
hospital awardsView all awardsPatient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)
Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
74%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home10% lower than the national average
71%Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well4% lower than the national average
- Recipient of 2
hospital awardsView all awardsPatient Safety Excellence Award™ (2024, 2023)
Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
79%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home5% lower than the national average
71%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well5% lower than the national average
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