Layla N. Farrahi, DO
- Family Medicine
Average rating:
5.0
Star ratings are displayed only for those physicians who participate in UCLA Health’s patient experience survey program and have received a minimum of 30 survey responses.
Languages
Education
Medical Board Certification
Family Medicine, American Board of Family Medicine, 2023
Fellowship
Community Medicine, Kaiser Permanente Woodland Hills Medical Center, 2024
Residency
Family Medicine, Dignity Health California Hospital Medical Center, 2023
Degree
DO, Western University of Health Sciences, 2020
Areas of Focus
Insurance
- Aetna
- Anthem Blue Cross
- Blue Shield of California
- Centivo
- Cigna
- First Health
- Health Net of California
- Interplan (part of HealthSmart)
- Medicare Advantage
- MultiPlan
- UFCM Health System
- Prime Health Services
- Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS)
- TRICARE
- UnitedHealthcare
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Reviews
Overall Rating:
5.0
Star ratings are displayed only for those physicians who participate in UCLA Health’s patient experience survey program and have received a minimum of 30 survey responses.
363 total ratings | 236 reviews
5.0
September 30, 2025
The doctor was very nice and polite. She quickly identified the issue and provided the proper help. Very professional and caring. I would definitely schedule another appointment if needed—though hopefully I won’t have to!
5.0
September 30, 2025
She was friendly, informative, attentive, and overall showed compassion.
5.0
September 29, 2025
I specifically asked for her today as she helped me at my last visit a month ago. I found her to be very knowledgeable, knew what I had and how to treat it. She is a good listener too. Plus she’s nice.
5.0
September 29, 2025
Great experience, fast to the point and helpful
5.0
September 29, 2025
She was amazing and asked me great questions but also listened to me. That really means alot to a patient
5.0
September 28, 2025
I didn’t have to wait and everybody was excellent
5.0
September 28, 2025
Doctor is compassionate and so professional
5.0
September 27, 2025
Doctor and support staff were great! Thank you.
5.0
September 25, 2025
Doctor did a great job explaining my issues and treatment
5.0
September 25, 2025
A great listener and offered practical advice. She would be a great PCP as well.
5.0
September 25, 2025
Good rapport Communicated clearly Responsive to questions
5.0
September 24, 2025
Thoughtful, professional and thorough. Excellent
5.0
September 24, 2025
Very knowledgeable, attentive, kind & caring.
5.0
September 24, 2025
The doctor took her time to see me and she was not in a rush
5.0
September 24, 2025
Prompt and to the point. Git everything taken care of in 15 minutes
5.0
September 24, 2025
First time seeing her as she’s a “fill in” and I wish she could be my standard doctor. Made me feel comfortable, listened to me, provided helpful feedback and suggestions. She was friendly and funny as well.
5.0
September 23, 2025
The doctor was clear and thorough and to the point. And very nice cordial.
5.0
September 23, 2025
Doctor concerned, caring.
5.0
September 23, 2025
Excellent professional and courteous Service that topped all previous clinical care at other hospitals U CL A this the epitome of of professional health care! Very pleased and honored
5.0
September 23, 2025
Doctor was caring and answered my concerns.
5.0
September 23, 2025
The doctor was exceptional! She was all any patient can expect from his/her doctor.
5.0
September 22, 2025
The doctor is very kind and knowledgeable.
5.0
September 22, 2025
Polite but direct and efficient.
5.0
September 20, 2025
Dr. Swinburne is an excellent listener and referred me to a UCLA neurologist.
5.0
September 18, 2025
Quick kind and courteous
5.0
September 18, 2025
The perfect doctor! I felt in the best hands with my doctor:)
5.0
September 17, 2025
She asked questions Gave advice Helpful Good communication
5.0
September 17, 2025
Exactly what. I needed - and above that!
5.0
September 17, 2025
She was very attentive and thorough. I appreciate that I did not have to leave my house with my stomach issues.
5.0
September 15, 2025
This was one of the smoothest urgent care experiences I have ever had. Everything was quick. People were polite, and my questions were answered.
5.0
September 14, 2025
Efficient, kind, and clearly knew what she was looking at.
5.0
September 14, 2025
Professional, caring, and courteous.
5.0
September 10, 2025
Explained what was being done and why. While performing procedures considerate to ask if it hurt. It did not.
5.0
September 10, 2025
I was seen for UTI and got in right away.
5.0
September 10, 2025
caring, knowledgeable, unselfish in her explanations
5.0
September 6, 2025
My visit was canceled excellent. I had very little wait time and the doctor was very patient with my technical difficulties.
5.0
September 4, 2025
Thorough, thoughtful, kind
5.0
September 4, 2025
Super cool doctor and nurse helped me out so quickly and feel so much better
5.0
September 3, 2025
Dr Farrahi was very thorough and easy to talk to.
5.0
September 1, 2025
Pleasant, attentive and got me back on track
5.0
August 31, 2025
She was excellent and caring
5.0
August 31, 2025
She was excellent and diagnosing my rash quickly.
5.0
August 31, 2025
This is the second time I’ve been cared for by Dr Farrahi. She is kind, efficient, and knowledgeable. I am grateful to the entire immediate care team.
5.0
August 30, 2025
She was very patient. Explained everything to me and listened to me. I was very happy with the appointment.
5.0
August 30, 2025
Dr. Farrahi was attentive and approachable. She listened to my concerns, made sure everything was addressed, and mapped out my next steps. I really appreciate her professionalism and friendliness.
5.0
August 30, 2025
She is very good.knowledgeable, professional and friendly.
5.0
August 30, 2025
She was careful and attentive. She was conscientious in examining my wounds and gave me clear instructions on how to proceed.
5.0
August 28, 2025
Made sure I felt heard, prescribed medicine to treat my symptoms and very quickly diagnosed the problems I was having!
5.0
August 28, 2025
Great experience
5.0
August 26, 2025
Couldn’t have been better. We didn’t have to wait very long. The doctor was thorough, polite, had read the charts carefully. It was a pleasure.
5.0
August 26, 2025
Professional and informative in every regard
5.0
August 11, 2025
Attentive Thorough
5.0
August 10, 2025
Great care and bedside manner
5.0
August 10, 2025
She explained everything clearly and took the time to talk and ask questions
5.0
August 8, 2025
The attending doctor and front desk was very helpful in listening to and addressing my concerns and helping to send me in the right direction and putting my mind at ease
5.0
August 6, 2025
She was just lovely, set me at ease and came having read my chart. I am not sleeping as well I as I'd like and she gave me some helpful advice. She also talked me though some options for getting my lab work done because she understood the pressures of work and finding time. She also had a great demeanour. Thank you Doctor!
5.0
August 6, 2025
Dr Farrahi was THOROUGH Much appreciated
5.0
August 5, 2025
Every one was friendly and professional. Very little waiting.
5.0
August 5, 2025
Very caring, professional, and punctual.
5.0
August 4, 2025
Thorough, followed up, provided concise, clear instructions and shared her plan
5.0
August 4, 2025
Dr. Farrahi was thorough, clear and personable. I felt comfortable with her and confident in her assessment and suggestions.
5.0
August 4, 2025
Great!
5.0
August 3, 2025
I had a concern about an infection in my foot. She was thorough in looking at it and suggesting what I could do in addition to antibiotics to help it heal. She answered my questions and had a very upbeat and pleasant demeanor!
5.0
August 3, 2025
The entire staff was extremely professional and friendly as well as very knowledgeable and informative. Although my issues are concerning, the Dr. set my mind at ease and I left feeling reassured that things are going to get better.
5.0
July 31, 2025
She was informative and caring.
5.0
July 31, 2025
Explained everything clearly. Made me feel comfortable and she was very nice.
5.0
July 30, 2025
Dr Farahi was very prompt, patient, kind, knowledgeable, and very thorough. I could tell she left no stone unturned. Would 10000% return to see her and loved this experience.
5.0
July 28, 2025
Excellent in every way
5.0
July 25, 2025
Good results and went very fast!
5.0
July 24, 2025
Personable quick
5.0
July 24, 2025
I thought the doctor was attentive, knowledgeable, and I would give her the highest marks possible
5.0
July 23, 2025
Very efficient & helpful
5.0
July 23, 2025
Excellent care, listen to my questions/concerns & provided answers/ referrals.
5.0
July 18, 2025
Very thorough and very nice.
5.0
July 18, 2025
The doctor was prompt, listened to me and set up a treatment plan
5.0
July 18, 2025
Wonderful experience
5.0
July 17, 2025
Layla was so cool and she was concerned about my condition. I?m very grateful.
5.0
July 17, 2025
She was very thoughtful & thorough & kind.
5.0
July 17, 2025
Great dr you can tell she cares
5.0
July 17, 2025
Very nice and informative. Took care with concern for my wellbeing
5.0
July 17, 2025
I got in very quickly to see a doctor. She was very clear and informative.
5.0
July 16, 2025
She was amazing, so thorough
5.0
July 16, 2025
She listened carefully. Examination was thorough. Explained the problem and recommended/ prescribed the possible remedy. Encouraged a follow up in case the problem persisted Hassle free pleasant experience
5.0
July 16, 2025
She was very knowledgable , listened and handled my symptoms carefully
5.0
July 15, 2025
She listened and seemed empathetic and professional
5.0
July 15, 2025
She was reassuring and informative.
5.0
July 14, 2025
Saw me fast. Answered all my questions. Was very thorough
3.0
July 14, 2025
The doctor didn’t seem very concerned about the concussion I experienced following a fall. I had to ask for my pupils to be examined with a flashlight. There were some other items.
5.0
July 12, 2025
Dr. Farrahi took her time to listen and answer all of my questions.
5.0
July 11, 2025
Care was prompt and professional. Next steps were clearly defined.
5.0
July 9, 2025
Dr raffarhi was attentive, courteous, and didn’t hesitate to explain issues concerning my covid. It was a good interaction.
5.0
July 8, 2025
My video appointment was timely, informative and reassuring. The doctor addressed all my concerns and gave me peace of mind regarding my daughter.
5.0
July 7, 2025
She was very attentive & listened to everything I had to say. She showed empathy with my condition.
5.0
July 6, 2025
Caring and attentive team!
5.0
July 5, 2025
Very thoughtful and very careful removing my stitches
5.0
July 5, 2025
Communicative, took time to ask questions, professional
5.0
July 5, 2025
Knowledgeable and explained the issue to me very well. Helped me understand what to expect and put me at ease
5.0
July 5, 2025
Very professional and informed me about the diagnostic procedure every step of the way.
5.0
July 4, 2025
Listened to me carefully. Took action.
5.0
July 4, 2025
Got in to see the doctor quickly and everyone there was so nice!
5.0
July 3, 2025
Dr. Farrahi was so upbeat and caring that I felt better just talking to her. She had a great way of asking questions without me feeling grilled.
5.0
July 2, 2025
The Dr was wonderful, I had an infection in my finger. After the test were in, she called me to let me know the results.the antibiotics she prescribed were exactly the right one for the infection I have
5.0
July 1, 2025
She was excellent, so knowledgeable and caring.
5.0
June 30, 2025
She was a great listener, very kind, very knowledgeable, and very professional.
5.0
June 30, 2025
Dr. Farrahi was excellent she was very through and listened to my concerns.
5.0
June 29, 2025
Easy.
5.0
June 26, 2025
She was great!
5.0
June 26, 2025
Doctor was attentive, thorough, and pleasant during our visit today. Answered all of my questions and was very informative. 10/10 experience
5.0
June 23, 2025
She is very attentive to detail
5.0
June 23, 2025
Dr. Farrahi was thorough in telling me what could be happening. She was clear as to prescription and what other steps she was going to make in order to find out more of my condition. She was very pleasant and expressed real concern about my wellbeing.
5.0
June 20, 2025
Easy and quick to schedule the appointment. The doctor was so helpful and understood my needs.
5.0
June 17, 2025
Dr had very good people skills!-!nd was friendly & knowledge.
5.0
June 17, 2025
Dr listened to my explanation of why I was visiting. Nurses ran test so that Dr. would have information before seeing me. Very patient and understanding group of professionals.
5.0
June 17, 2025
I really like her she id great
5.0
June 16, 2025
Informative and nice
5.0
June 13, 2025
She was very considerate and asked a lot of questions She made a lot of sense and helped me with following up on my symptoms
5.0
June 13, 2025
She was friendly, knowledgeable and took care of my issue.
5.0
June 11, 2025
Doctor Farrahi was phenomenal, truly one of the better physicians I have ever encountered. Well-mannered, attentive and addressed all my concerns. 5-Star, highly recommend her
5.0
June 11, 2025
Dr. Farrahi was kind, attentive and very helpful during the appt. She related to me and my condition and made me feel heard. After expediting a referral, she offered alternatives and was so so so helpful!
5.0
June 10, 2025
Dr. Farrahi made me feel well taken care of and addressed all of my questions and concerns thoroughly
5.0
June 10, 2025
Dr. Farahi was exceptional, kind, gentle and very knowledgeable. I felt very safe and well taken care of under her care. The facility was lovely and had minimal wait time which is ideal! Thank you UCLA Health and thank you Dr. Farahi!!!
5.0
June 1, 2025
Great
5.0
May 30, 2025
Amazing
5.0
May 28, 2025
She is very warm and approachable.
5.0
May 28, 2025
She was clear when she explained what the issue was and provided solutions.
5.0
May 27, 2025
Dr. Farrah provided fast, efficient and effective service. She listened to my issues and communicated a straight forward treatment plan.
5.0
May 27, 2025
Fast, efficient, empathetic, thorough
5.0
May 19, 2025
She listened to me and prescribed some treatment.
5.0
May 18, 2025
She was great and it was quick
5.0
May 16, 2025
Things went very well, no wait. Nurse and doctor were very nice. X ray Tec was nice as well . Thanks for your service. And being close to home
5.0
May 14, 2025
The Dr was efficient kind and informative about my diagnosis
5.0
May 14, 2025
The doctor was very kind and polite. The team works super fast and efficiently. I’m very satisfied with the service. Thank you!
5.0
May 7, 2025
Great experience and amazing doctor
5.0
May 7, 2025
I felt heard
5.0
May 7, 2025
She was competent and friendly.
5.0
May 5, 2025
She listened when I told her my symptoms and my history of sinus problems. She prescribed medications to which I’ve taken in the past years
5.0
May 5, 2025
She was thorough, she listened she read my chart. She anticipated my needs and worked fast
5.0
May 5, 2025
Dr Farrahi was excellent. Really knows her stuff and communicates well. Listens and easy to talk to.
5.0
May 4, 2025
Very friendly, helpful and informative
5.0
May 4, 2025
Doctor was good and attentive. The urgent care medical person was very good and helpful. I have no complaints.
5.0
April 29, 2025
Wonderful experience. I was comfortable and felt my needs were taken care of. The appointment was not rush and I appreciated that.
5.0
April 27, 2025
Kind smart gentle
5.0
April 25, 2025
She was professional, friendly and caring.
5.0
April 23, 2025
Outstanding care, could not be better.
5.0
April 20, 2025
Excellent and caring
5.0
April 20, 2025
So professional and comforting
5.0
April 16, 2025
She was nice, personable, knowledgeable. Professional
5.0
April 16, 2025
Kind and informative
5.0
April 16, 2025
She was very nice , informative about the situation/information Explained perfectly It was clear and simple to understand
5.0
April 15, 2025
She is efficient. Congenial and helpful. She directed me to the hospital emergency for tests she could not do
5.0
April 12, 2025
She was attentive and concerned and efficient
5.0
April 7, 2025
Very thorough
5.0
April 7, 2025
The doctor was great she took her time and explained everything in detail
5.0
April 6, 2025
She was thoroughly professional, knowledgeable, and direct. Clearly, as she knew you, she was talking about and decisive in her findings and recommendations to me. As a person who has been through seven years of ongoing pain, medical visits, and surgeries, it was refreshing to see someone who know she was doing, and obviously enjoyed treating me.
5.0
April 2, 2025
Very thorough..took the time to understand my history which made me less anxious. I thought she was very good and covered my issues thoroughly! 👍
5.0
April 1, 2025
Absolutely thorough and personable.
5.0
March 30, 2025
Pleasant.
5.0
March 26, 2025
Was seen quickly and doctor thoroughly handled my situation.
5.0
March 25, 2025
She seemed knowledgeable and took time to discuss things
5.0
March 25, 2025
The doctor she’s very professional, friendly, very accommodating, I don’t have to wait long.
5.0
March 25, 2025
Doctor was personable caring conscientious and competent
5.0
March 18, 2025
She was fantastic and a pleasure to deal with. She was thorough and explained everything in a clear and concise mannner
5.0
March 17, 2025
Excellent appointment
5.0
March 12, 2025
She was thorough and explained everything.
5.0
March 11, 2025
Great doctor. Thanks
5.0
March 10, 2025
Dr. Farrahi is knowledgeable, empathetic, and thorough. It was my pleasure to meet her and I am grateful that my family nagged me to go.
4.0
March 7, 2025
Great feedback from dr.
5.0
March 7, 2025
Excellent doctor with great bedside manner. Was very thorough in her questions and also made me feel heard.
5.0
March 5, 2025
She is awesome. Always joy to see her. Very nice and very informative. Explains everything very very well.
5.0
February 25, 2025
Explained possible symptoms in very clear details
5.0
February 25, 2025
Doctor was very professional and made me feel comfortable helped me with my eye infection
5.0
February 24, 2025
She was friendly (she smiled!) and patient. Explained things well.
5.0
February 20, 2025
Super nice, knowledgeable, and caring!
5.0
February 20, 2025
It was great! Timely efficient, and easy
5.0
February 14, 2025
Listened, examined me, explained treatment
5.0
February 6, 2025
Always listens and works systematically to find the best way to address m'y Health concerns. Very caring.
5.0
February 4, 2025
Dr was very friendly professional, listened to my concern and diagnosed and treated with good instructions.
5.0
February 4, 2025
Very thorough
5.0
February 3, 2025
Good!
5.0
January 30, 2025
She was friendly, thorough and professional. Asked questions and gave great info and insights.
5.0
January 28, 2025
Thoroughly explained everything and put me at ease. Attended to me with utmost attention.
5.0
January 28, 2025
My doctor took time and took care to make sure that she checked everything and was very informative
5.0
January 27, 2025
She was careful to explain everything and answer questions, thorough, and patient.
5.0
January 25, 2025
She was very friendly, knowledgeable, patient and easy to talk to. Really made me feel at ease. One of the best doctors I’ve seen.
5.0
January 23, 2025
Very informative and caring . First time mom here that took her child to urgent care because he fell, hit his face and bled for 2 minutes from his nose.
5.0
January 23, 2025
Professional, knowledgeable, caring, thorough
5.0
January 21, 2025
Very caring and concerned
5.0
January 20, 2025
Pleasant, compassionate, genuinely interested, smart , explains things well.
5.0
January 19, 2025
Dr explained everything thoroughly and we developed my plan of care.
5.0
January 19, 2025
Doctor had good bedside manner and explained diagnostics well.
5.0
January 16, 2025
I was very surprised by the doctor because I haven been checked right sence the epidemic of Covid now doctors they only talk to you and give you medication without even checking you any more I felt very comfortable with this doctor that I seen today in urgent care she check me first end then she gave me the medication that how it shut be .
5.0
January 16, 2025
She was very thorough,
5.0
January 13, 2025
Even though you can tell that I don’t really like to go to the doctor. I really feel so comfortable with Dr. Layla. She’s so human,she make me,feel so comfortable. I’m so happy that you have somebody like her with energetic, professional, they make you feel so comfortable.
5.0
January 11, 2025
Young, friendly, upbeat.
5.0
January 7, 2025
Very kind & thorough. Asked all the right questions w kindness
5.0
January 7, 2025
Dr Farrahi was excellent. Very efficient, informative and helpful. Highly recommend.
5.0
January 6, 2025
The doctor was kind and thorough.
5.0
January 2, 2025
She was friendly, open and approachable, and I felt seen and heard. She was able to identify and offer solutions for my sinus infection quickly, but without any sense of rush. She had a great bedside manner with appropriate humor and joy.
5.0
January 2, 2025
She was attentive. Explained things well and listened to my concerns.
5.0
January 2, 2025
She was wonderful and easy to talk to. She got my problem under control. Thank you!
5.0
December 30, 2024
We went over my blood pressure results and updated my referral for tinnitus.
5.0
December 30, 2024
Best doctor
5.0
December 29, 2024
I like doctor very much! She is very knowledgeable ,careful.Thanks
5.0
December 29, 2024
Dr was so sweet and caring asking all the right questions.
5.0
December 29, 2024
Very professional and caring. She addressed all my questions. I felt validated in my decision to come in and seek treatment.
5.0
December 28, 2024
I arrived at the Urgent Care on Wilshire and 24th Street at 10:10am, saw the doctor and got in my car to go home at 10:40am. Fantastic service, staff was friendly, polite, helpful and the doctor was the same.
5.0
December 27, 2024
Dr Farrahi. reached out to me to set up a video call. I think she is the first dr to do that. She was friendly, concerned, and professional on the call and explained clearly the treatment course she wanted me to follow
5.0
December 26, 2024
Im so happy how they was with me thank you to all the people may that great personal at there
5.0
December 24, 2024
Kind, professional and thorough.
5.0
December 23, 2024
Very nice and very experience, great in medicine Department. Thanks
5.0
December 23, 2024
She is awesome and explains things very well.
5.0
December 22, 2024
Friendly and efficient
5.0
December 19, 2024
I felt really listened to and felt that I would get the help I needed.
5.0
December 13, 2024
Friendly and asked lots of questions
5.0
December 10, 2024
Annual physical very productive, informative and responsive conversation. Painless bloodletting! All in all, a very good experience!
5.0
December 9, 2024
Wonderful experience. Very smart and kind . Great job. 6 stars
5.0
December 9, 2024
She explained everything, told me the next steps, was very polite and kind.
5.0
December 8, 2024
Kind smart efficient
5.0
December 5, 2024
Very nice and caring. Also very through. A great experience
4.0
December 5, 2024
It was fine
5.0
December 4, 2024
Very thorough and concerned
5.0
December 3, 2024
She was so incredibly kind, personable, and knowledgeable on how to approach my situation. I was so grateful to be in her care!
5.0
December 2, 2024
Problem explained and addressed
5.0
November 25, 2024
She is the best GP I have ever seen.... exceptionally good.
5.0
November 25, 2024
Very nice and productive
5.0
November 22, 2024
Excellent very caring and very knowledgeable
5.0
November 18, 2024
Very positive! I liked the doctor as well as her nurse. Friendly. Easy to talk to. Knowledgeable.
5.0
November 15, 2024
She is thorough and straight to the point. At the same time, she listens and cares
5.0
November 15, 2024
The doctor was amazing and thoughtful! Very efficient and confident in her evaluation and I felt like she knew what she was doing.
5.0
November 11, 2024
She was great!
5.0
November 7, 2024
She was straight forward, courteous, thorough, and fun
5.0
November 7, 2024
Dr.Ferrehy was thorough, Thoughtful, diligent, and did an excellent job of diagnosing.
5.0
November 6, 2024
She was great! She helped me and I hope she continues to stay at the Marina location.
5.0
November 5, 2024
Very thorough, competent, knowledgeable and communicated well.
5.0
November 4, 2024
Everything was good, thanks
5.0
November 4, 2024
Very nice meeting with my Dr and the staff was very pleasant