Mary Farid, DO
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Mary Farid, DO

  • Gastroenterology
Average rating: 4.8
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.
Santa Monica Digestive Diseases |
1223 16th Street, Suite 3100 Santa Monica, CA 90404

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)
  • Medicare Advantage
  • MultiPlan
  • UFCM Health System
  • Prime Health Services
  • Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS)
  • TRICARE
  • UnitedHealthcare

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Reviews

Overall rating: 4.8
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.
102 total ratings | 71 reviews
5.0
I was so impressed with Dr. Farid. She is very focused, asks great questions and explains things very clearly. She was also able to come up with excellent suggestions about how to proceed.
5.0
Very informative, and helpful
5.0
I have a lot of trust in Dr Farid for my health care needs. I’m very fortunate to be under her care.
5.0
Dr Farid was professional, kind and expertly knew how to address my concerns.
5.0
I’m glad :Dr. Farid was able to fit me in today. She answered my questions and prescribed a medication to help with my problem.