Dr. Farshid Sam RahbarMD, FACP, ABIHM
Gastroenterology
at Los Angeles Integrative Gastroenterology & Nutrition — Los Angeles, CA
About
Dr. Farshid Sam Rahbar earned his medical degree from the University of Tehran in Iran. He completed his residency at St. Mary's Hospital in New York. He holds board certification in Internal Medicine as a Fellow of the American College of Physicians and board certification through the American Board of Integrative and Holistic Medicine. He also holds fellowship training in Anti-Aging and Regenerative Medicine.
Dr. Rahbar began practicing functional medicine in early 2007 and founded LA Integrative GI in 2009. He integrates Eastern and Western medicine to address the full complexity of gastrointestinal and systemic health. His clinical expertise covers SIBO, fungal overgrowth, food allergies, mast cell activation, GERD, inflammatory bowel disease, leaky gut, and vector-borne illness. He has spoken at SIBOCON in Seattle, the European Lyme Disease Group conference in Prague, and the Santa Monica Library. His research includes a 2021 publication on vector-borne illness in the Journal of Patient-Centered Research and Reviews. He earned the Patient's Choice Award, given to roughly 5% of physicians, and the Vitals Compassionate Doctor Award, given to fewer than 3%.
Education & Training
Medical School
University of Tehran
Residency
St. Mary's Hospital, New York
Fellowship
Fellowship training in Anti-Aging and Regenerative Medicine
Certifications
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Rahbar right for?
Dr. Rahbar is a strong fit for patients with complex or unresolved GI conditions. Those dealing with SIBO, leaky gut, mast cell activation, or inflammatory bowel disease benefit from his integrative approach. Patients interested in anti-aging, hormone optimization, or environmental medicine also align well with his practice. He works especially well with patients who want Eastern and Western perspectives applied together.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Rahbar specializes in SIBO, fungal overgrowth, GERD, inflammatory bowel disease, leaky gut, mast cell activation, and food allergies. He also treats vector-borne illness and other complex systemic conditions with GI involvement. His integrative approach means he looks at root causes rather than managing symptoms alone.
Yes. Dr. Rahbar holds board certification in Internal Medicine as a Fellow of the American College of Physicians. He is also board certified through the American Board of Integrative and Holistic Medicine and holds fellowship training in Anti-Aging and Regenerative Medicine.
Dr. Rahbar earned his medical degree from the University of Tehran in Iran. He completed his residency at St. Mary's Hospital in New York. He has since built additional expertise in functional medicine, integrative medicine, and anti-aging and regenerative medicine.
Dr. Rahbar integrates Eastern and Western medicine to address the full complexity of GI and systemic health. He looks for underlying causes rather than treating symptoms in isolation. This approach draws on functional medicine, nutritional assessment, and advanced diagnostics to build individualized care plans.
Yes. Dr. Rahbar published research on vector-borne illness in the Journal of Patient-Centered Research and Reviews in 2021. He has also presented at SIBOCON in Seattle and at the European Lyme Disease Group conference in Prague.
Dr. Rahbar has earned the Patient's Choice Award, given to roughly 5% of physicians, and the Vitals Compassionate Doctor Award, given to fewer than 3%. Both recognize sustained patient satisfaction and clinical compassion.
Yes. Dr. Rahbar treats vector-borne illness and has published peer-reviewed research on the topic. He has also spoken on this subject at international conferences. Patients with complex or tick-related illnesses find his integrative background particularly relevant.
Doctor profile last updated March 21, 2026