Dr. Michael FarzamM.D.

Internal Medicine

at House Call Doctor Los Angeles — Los Angeles, CA

About

Dr. Michael Farzam, M.D., is a board-certified internist and the founder and CEO of House Call Doctor Los Angeles. He studied medicine in Los Angeles and has lived in the city for over three decades, raising his family here. He has practiced house call medicine for more than a decade, building a mobile practice that reaches patients across Los Angeles County.

Dr. Farzam spends an average of 45 minutes with each patient. He brings portable diagnostic tools, including X-ray and ultrasound equipment, directly to patient locations. He administers IV fluids, injectables, and on-site medications during visits. His clinical interests span urgent care, chronic disease management, functional medicine, sports injuries, and alcohol and drug detox. He treats patients of all ages. Patients consistently describe him as thorough, empathetic, and attentive, and he follows up with patients after visits. One patient credited him with diagnosing carbon monoxide poisoning that the family had mistaken for the flu.

Education & Training

Medical School

Medical school in Los Angeles

Certifications

Board Certified in Internal Medicine
Board Certified in General Internal Medicine

Conditions Treated

diabetes
hypertension
heart disease
asthma
COPD
depression
anxiety
sports injuries
back pain
neck pain
alcohol withdrawal
drug withdrawal
COVID-19
STDs
ingrown toenail
wounds
abscesses
obesity
carbon monoxide poisoning

Who is Dr. Farzam right for?

Dr. Farzam serves patients of all ages who prefer receiving care in a familiar, comfortable setting. He is a strong fit for busy professionals, travelers, and families who need same-day access without visiting a clinic or emergency room. Patients managing chronic conditions like diabetes, high blood pressure, or heart disease benefit from his ongoing, relationship-driven approach. Anyone dealing with an acute illness, sports injury, or urgent concern will find his one-hour response time and portable diagnostics particularly valuable.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Dr. Farzam treats a wide range of conditions across all age groups. His clinical focus includes urgent care, chronic disease management, sports injuries, cardiology care, and functional medicine. He also treats anxiety, depression, diabetes, high blood pressure, asthma, COPD, and alcohol and drug withdrawal. His mobile practice allows him to assess and treat patients on-site with diagnostic tools including X-ray and ultrasound.

Yes, Dr. Farzam holds board certification in Internal Medicine and General Internal Medicine. He studied medicine in Los Angeles and has built his house call practice here over more than a decade.

Dr. Farzam spends an average of 45 minutes with each patient. That time allows him to conduct a thorough assessment, use diagnostic tools, administer treatments, and discuss next steps. He does not rush through visits.

Yes. Dr. Farzam brings medications, IV fluids, and injectables to every visit. He dispenses medication on-site, so patients do not need to make a separate pharmacy trip. He also administers injectables for pain, vomiting, and inflammation as needed.

Dr. Farzam carries portable X-ray and ultrasound equipment to patient locations. He also performs blood draws, urine analysis, and COVID-19 testing on-site. This allows him to diagnose and begin treatment during the same visit.

Yes. Dr. Farzam follows up with patients after each visit to check on their progress. This follow-up is part of his standard approach to care, not an exception.

Dr. Farzam treats patients of all ages, from infants to older adults. His patient mix includes individuals managing chronic conditions, those with acute illnesses or injuries, travelers staying in hotels, professionals at worksites, and patients on film or production locations.

Yes. Functional medicine is one of Dr. Farzam's core clinical interests. He applies a root-cause approach alongside conventional internal medicine to address conditions like weight management, chronic disease, and metabolic concerns.

Doctor profile last updated March 21, 2026