Dr. Mahmood Pazirandeh, MD

Rheumatology*MaleAge 93

Rheumatology*

Dr. Mahmood Pazirandeh, MD is a rheumatologist in San Diego, CA and has over 65 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Pazirandeh has extensive experience in Vasculitides and Osteoporosis & Screening. He graduated from School of Medicine Tehran University of Medical Sciences in 1958. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Sharp Chula Vista Medical Center and Sharp Memorial Hospital. He is accepting telehealth appointments.

Dr. Mahmood Pazirandeh, MD

San Diego Arthritis Medical CLN

3633 Camino del Rio S Ste 300 San Diego, CA 92108
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At a Glance

  • Areas of Expertise
    Dr. Pazirandeh specializes in the areas of Internal Medicine & Rheumatology. See board certifications
  • Offers Telehealth
    This doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ See hospitals
  • Recent Reviews
    Reviews made in the last 30 days. See reviews

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Dr. Pazirandeh's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Pazirandeh

2.9
35 ratings, 15 with a written review
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4 star
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3 star
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2 star
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1 star
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Rude! Kept arguing with me on the pain I was experiencing!!
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Apr 14, 2025
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The doctor kept talking over me and never let me ask questions. Also, I noticed he was very rude to the nurses at the office.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Apr 09, 2025
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This doctor kept calling me 'he' when I'm a woman! He wouldn't letme get a word in edgewise! Just blathered on about nonsense, asking me questions that had less to do with my ailments than a squirrel has with astrophysics!
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Apr 04, 2025
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Rude doctor!!
He was so darn dismissive! Honestly, it was like he wasn't even listening to a word I was saying. Kept interrupting me, the nerve! What a complete and utter waste of my time. You know, back in my day, doctors had some respect for their patients. This whole experience just leaves a bad taste in my mouth.
What went well
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
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Apr 02, 2025
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The office is the most unprofessional place I have ever been to. I have been in the medical field for over 23 years and have never experienced an office that was so rude or NEVER returns a call. It has taken over 1 month to get a call back and at least 2 months to be able to get a medication that is prescribed for me every 6 months. I called about 3 weeks ago to start the process to get my 6 month med. In the time they did not call me back. I have changed doctors, had an apt with the new doctor, and my med is being delivered this week. I have tried to talk to the office manager regarding this with no improvement or call back. If I could give a lower star review, I would.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Staff wasn't friendly
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Jul 02, 2024
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Dr Paz is trustworthy, I highly recommend him 100%, he's the best
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Mary Lou Olvera – Oct 25, 2023
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DO NOT GO TO THIS DR.
This Dr. is known to order 23 labs of blood to be drawn unnecessarily!! I just received an invoice for $833 for labs to be drawn and one of them was for Celiac disease and I do not even carry the gene!! Please save yourself time and money and do not go to this DR.!!!!!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Linda K. – Oct 04, 2022
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Dr Pazirandeh was very thorough in my cousins healthcare. Very pleasant doctor addressed every question and gave all the facts. We need more doctors like him.
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Yolanda Villegas – May 03, 2021
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Excellent: competent, empathy, even humorous.
What went well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Office environment
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kdh – Dec 24, 2020
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This Dr. Comes highly recommended as far as I am concerned. He clearly understands what he is doing. He takes much thought in diagnosing your condition and uses his knowledge and experience to make the best decision as to how to treat your condition. He is spiritually wise.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Nov 18, 2019
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Dr Paz has been my Rheumatologist for many years and he has been great. He has helped me with several issues previously undetected by other doctors. He listens.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Aug 03, 2019
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After waiting for over 1 1/2 hours I walked out of the office without seeing this doctor who obviously has no regard for his patient's time. I was on time and had filled out all of the paperwork beforehand. Only when I complained did they take any action. A nurse(?) took my weight, etc. and then asked all of the same questions I had answered on the form and told me the doctor would be right in. At 12:30, my appointment was for 11am, I departed in disgust for the rudeness of this "professional"
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
6 others found this helpful
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Mike in San Diego , CA – Sep 11, 2018
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I wish he was my primary doctor for everything. He is easy to speak with, listens with care and is just an amazing person. I would highly recommend his expertise for ailments requiring his skills.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
2 others found this helpful
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Rhonda Davidson in San Diego – May 21, 2018
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Please, protect your loved ones from this Dr. He might have been good at one point, but he needs to retire. Our family has had nothing but huge issues with this Doctor. Wrong medications, waiting over an hour, etc. Does not listen to patient. NEVER,EVER received a call back from Nurse, who then would always deny, deny, deny.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
6 others found this helpful
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Mar 05, 2018
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Dr. Pazirandeh is the most thorough diagnostician I've ever seen. He ordered tests requiring complete X-rays and 17 separate viles of blood. He uncovered conditions previously overlooked by my previous physicians and, where other doctors had been profiting by treating my more obvious conditions, his focus has proved to be a more financially conservative focus on diagnosis and referral. While English is not his first language, his competence has more than made up for that+a great staff.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
2 others found this helpful
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William B. in La Mesa, CA – Aug 14, 2016
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biography

Dr. Mahmood Pazirandeh, MD is a rheumatologist in San Diego, CA and has over 65 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Pazirandeh has extensive experience in Vasculitides and Osteoporosis & Screening. He graduated from School of Medicine...read more
  • Rheumatology

  • Internal Medicine

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  • University Of Pittsburgh

    Residency Hospital
  • Guy's Hospital London Leeds University Hosps England

    Internship Hospital
  • Cleveland Clinic Foundation

    Residency Hospital, 1970
  • School Of Medicine Tehran University Of Medical Sciences

    Medical School, 1958
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Internal Medicine®
Internal Medicine
Rheumatology
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  • English

  • Persian

Locations

San Diego Arthritis Medical CLN

San Diego Arthritis Medical Clinic3633 Camino del Rio S Ste 300 San Diego, CA 92108
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Sharp Memorial Hospital

    7901 Frost St
    San Diego, CA 92123
    Recipient of 4
    hospital awards

    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024, 2023, 2022)

    Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

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    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    88%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    4% higher than the national average

    79%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    4% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
  • Sharp Chula Vista Medical Center

    751 Medical Center Ct
    Chula Vista, CA 91911
    Recipient of 4
    hospital awards

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025, 2023)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

    View all awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    87%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    3% higher than the national average

    78%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    3% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
  • Sharp Grossmont Hospital

    5555 Grossmont Center Dr
    La Mesa, CA 91942
    Recipient of 1
    hospital award

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2023)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

    View all awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    86%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    2% higher than the national average

    76%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well
    View all patient feedback
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