About Baharvar Medical Clinic
Baharvar Medical Clinic is the Santa Monica medical practice of James Baharvar, MD. The clinic focuses on internal medicine and geriatric medicine, serving adults who need a physician to evaluate current concerns, monitor ongoing conditions, and make sense of care that may involve several medications or specialists.
A Medical Practice Focused on Adult Health
Internal medicine covers a wide range of health needs because adult patients often have concerns that overlap. Blood pressure can be affected by medication, sleep, pain, or another health condition. Fatigue may require a review of symptoms, history, medications, and recent test results before an appropriate next step can be identified. The clinic’s role is to bring those pieces into one clinical picture.
This approach can support preventive care, evaluation of new symptoms, chronic condition follow-up, medication management, and coordination with other physicians. Recommendations are based on the individual patient’s history and clinical needs rather than a preset package of services.
Geriatric Medicine for More Complex Health Needs
Older adults may experience health changes that do not fit neatly into a single diagnosis. A fall can relate to balance, vision, blood pressure, weakness, medication effects, or the home environment. Memory concerns can affect whether a patient takes medication correctly or follows a treatment plan. Geriatric medicine considers these connections.
When appropriate and authorized by the patient, a family member or caregiver can help provide history, explain changes observed at home, and understand the care plan. The goal is clearer communication around the patient’s health, function, safety, and priorities.
About James Baharvar, MD
Dr. James J. Baharvar is an internist in Santa Monica, California. He received his medical degree from Tehran University of Medical Sciences School of Medicine and has been in practice for more than 20 years. He has expertise in treating hypertension & high blood pressure, coronary artery disease, diabetes, among other conditions – see all areas of expertise.
Areas of Expertise for Dr. Baharvar
Additional Areas of Care for Dr. Baharvar
Dr. Baharvar treated a small portion of Medicare patients for the following conditions and treatments.
- Enlarged prostate
- Inflamed tendons of the upper body
- Atrial fibrillation and flutter
- Sleep apnea
- Varicose veins
- Osteoporosis
- Carpal tunnel syndrome
- Emphysema & COPD
- Acute kidney failure
- Joint pain
- Anxiety & depression
- Conjunctivitis
- UTI
- Bronchitis
- Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)
- Alzheimer's disease
- Pulmonary fibrosis
- Neuropathy
- Gastrointestinal bleeding
- Acute sinusitis
- Intestinal diverticulosis
- Insomnia
- Pneumonia and respiratory infection
- Intestinal or bowel obstruction
- Prostate inflammation or infection
- Congestive heart failure
- Anemia
- Hearing loss and impairment
- Heart valve disorders
- Menopause
- Ear conditions and infections
- Chronic nasal allergies
- Heart failure
- Acid reflux
- Enlarged thyroid
- Schizophrenia
- Hemorrhoids
- Chronic anemia
- Sick sinus syndrome
- Stomach inflammation
- Vitamin D deficiency
- Non-Alzheimer's dementia (chronic)
- Cerebrovascular disease
- Cardiomyopathy
- Overactive thyroid
- Ventricular tachycardia
- Scoliosis
- Skin infections & cellulitis
- Parathyroid gland disorder
- Gout
- Gastroenteritis
- Ankle or foot injury
- Acute gallbladder or bile duct inflammation
- Urinary tract infection
Speak With the Office
Call Baharvar Medical Clinic to ask about appointment availability, required forms, accepted insurance, and records needed for your visit.
