Mary Farid, DO
Accepting new patients

Mary Farid, DO

  • Gastroenterology
Average rating: 4.8
 
Santa Monica Digestive Diseases |

About

Dr. Farid completed her undergraduate work at UCLA, graduating Magna Cum Laude with a bachelor of science in physiological science and a minor in near Eastern languages and cultures. She completed her medical degree from the Western University of Health Sciences in 2003. She returned to UCLA to complete a residency in internal medicine at the UCLA-VA Greater Los Angeles Program, and then went on to complete her fellowship in gastroenterology at UCLA.

Dr. Farid practices general gastroenterology in all its aspects, with particular interests in inflammatory bowel disease, esophageal disorders, irritable bowel syndrome and colon cancer screening. She is board certified in gastroenterology. She is a member of the American College of Gastroenterology and the American Gastroenterology Association.

Dr. Farid is committed to providing excellent, comprehensive health care for men and women. Her approach involves establishing a strong physician patient partnership that is founded on compassion, dignity and respect.

Languages

English

Education

Medical Board Certification

Gastroenterology, American Board of Internal Medicine, 2010

Fellowships

Gastroenterology, UCLA School of Medicine, 2010
Internal Medicine, VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System, 2007

Residency

Internal Medicine, VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System, 2006

Internship

Internal Medicine, VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System, 2004

Degree

DO, Western University of Health Sciences, 2003

Hospital Affiliations

Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center

UCLA Santa Monica Medical Center

Medical Services

Videos

Functional GI Disorders
Celiac Disease

Insurance

  • Aetna
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • Blue Shield of California
  • Centivo
  • Cigna
  • First Health
  • Health Net of California
  • Interplan (part of HealthSmart)
  • L.A. Care
  • Medicare Advantage
  • MultiPlan
  • UFCM Health System
  • Prime Health Services
  • Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS)
  • TRICARE
  • UnitedHealthcare

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Reviews

Overall Rating:
4.8
83 total ratings | 18 reviews
5.0
February 21, 2025
She ask me questions about symptoms from last time I saw her and referred to do a colonoscopy
5.0
February 19, 2025
Extremely professional and thorough - clearly explains everything -
5.0
February 11, 2025
She is knowledgeable, informative, polite and caring.
5.0
February 7, 2025
Really nice, listened to everything I had to say with patience and understanding
5.0
January 30, 2025
Dr Farid asked me questions and listened well when I answered. I felt like she cared and wanted to spend time understanding my concerns.