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Shahram Shafi, MD
- Internal 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.
Goleta Primary & Specialty Care
|
5383 Hollister Avenue, Suite 160, Goleta, CA 93111
US
About
Dr Sean Shafi is a Primary Care Physician who practices at UCLA Health Primary & Specialty Care in Goleta. Dr. Shafi hails from a family of physicians. He is Board Certified in Internal Medicine and uses a multidisciplinary approach to diagnose and treat a variety of conditions. He is fluent in Spanish.
He received his Medical Degree from the Universidad Iberoamericana (UNIBE) in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic. This experience broadened his perspective on healthcare as a whole and fortified his desire to practice medicine and impact his patients' lives. He completed his Internal Medicine residency training at Jamaica Hospital Medical Center in Queens, New York, where he served as Chief Resident of the program.
Outside of the office, Dr. Shafi enjoys spending time with his wife and twin daughters, cooking, playing Ice Hockey, working out, and being in the outdoors.
Languages
Education
Medical Board Certification
Internal Medicine, American Board of Internal Medicine, 2020
Residency
Internal Medicine, Jamaica Hospital, 2020
Degree
MD, Universidad Iberoamericana (UNIBE) in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, 2013
Locations
Santa Barbara
Goleta Primary & Specialty Care
Goleta Primary & Specialty Care
Internal Medicine| Pediatrics| Sports Medicine
Fax:805-681-0019
Hospital Affiliations
Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center
Areas of Focus
Videos
Meet Shahram Shafi, MD
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.
231 total ratings | 172 reviews
5.0
September 30, 2025
Dr. Shafi is a caring, competent and empathic doctor. His professionalism, gentle nature, sense of humor and listening skills make him a top notch physician.
5.0
September 29, 2025
Dr. Shafi is always very thorough.
5.0
September 29, 2025
Doctor Shafi is a great doctor. He makes me feel comfortable and answered all my questions very professionally, I recommended him to lot of my family and friends. Thank you doctor Shafi. 🙏
5.0
September 23, 2025
Dr. Shafi is always very customer- centric and warm in his appointments.
5.0
September 23, 2025
He went thru all test results and answered all our questions.
5.0
September 17, 2025
Friendly, knowledgeable, helpful, attentive
5.0
September 17, 2025
Dr. Shafi is not just my favorite doctor, he might be one of my favorite people. Delightful, explains things clearly and with care.
5.0
September 17, 2025
Dr Shafi puts you at ease, explains test results thoroughly, and helps you develop a good health plan going forward. He also listens carefully to your input and concerns. I feel very lucky to have him as my internist.
5.0
September 15, 2025
great!
5.0
September 10, 2025
Dr. Shaffi is very thorough and such a good listener.
5.0
September 9, 2025
Got everything done in a quick and professional manner
5.0
September 8, 2025
Great doctor
5.0
September 4, 2025
Very thorough and answered all my questions
5.0
September 2, 2025
Very good gave me all the information I was seeking about my health and my health problems
5.0
August 12, 2025
I feel like Dr Shafi is thorough, explains everything and genuinely cares about his patients
5.0
August 12, 2025
Dr Shafi is awesome. He listens, asks the right questions, and focuses on the important things.
5.0
August 11, 2025
Prepared, concise, helpful and caring
5.0
August 5, 2025
He’s terrific. Explains concisely and doesn’t beat around the bush, respects my intelligence and medical knowledge.
5.0
August 5, 2025
I always feel very well cared for with Dr. Shafi. He’s highly knowledgeable & I trust & respect him. He’s so very kind too. Dr. Shafi is an excellent Primary Care Doc.
5.0
August 4, 2025
He was prepared and gave me good suggestions for my health issues.
5.0
August 4, 2025
He was helpful, friendly, professional and, did I mention, helpful?
5.0
July 30, 2025
Excellent doctor that goes over and beyond to assist patients
5.0
July 29, 2025
Great!
5.0
July 29, 2025
Dr. Shafi is amazing. He is highly knowledge, excellent bedside manner, addressed all of my concerns, provided me with great recommendations.
5.0
July 28, 2025
Dr Shafi listened and understood my concerns
5.0
July 22, 2025
Dr. Shafi is great. He listens and addressed all of my needs.
5.0
July 22, 2025
Dr Shafi is always a pleasure to speak with. Makes me feel like he’s my number one fan with my health. He listens and understands.
5.0
July 21, 2025
Dr. Shafi helped me to understand the results of my bloodwork. I was worried about something that I saw and he put my mind at ease. Dr. Shafi is the best!
5.0
July 21, 2025
Great doctor, very personable and extremely knowledgeable. He cares about his patients and explains everything very detailed.
5.0
July 16, 2025
He's wonderful. Professional and personal. Knowledgeable and caring. Lucky to have him.
5.0
July 15, 2025
All good
5.0
July 15, 2025
Dr Shafi always listens and offers solutions
5.0
July 14, 2025
Dr. Shafi is the finest doctor imaginable. He is kind, thorough, proactive and professional.
5.0
July 9, 2025
Everyone was extremely kind and very helpful. Dr. Shafi Iis the very best.
5.0
July 9, 2025
Great, Refreshing, Professional, Friendly, Involved.
5.0
July 8, 2025
Dr. Shafi is smart, a good listener, and genuinely concerned about his patients.
5.0
July 7, 2025
Very thorough, answered all my questions and I left there feeling like I have a plan to address all my concerns. Dr. Shafi is the best!!
5.0
July 2, 2025
Dr Shaffi is excellent. Explain all about my problem. 10 for him
5.0
June 30, 2025
Dr Shafi is wonderful, knowledgeable and caring.
5.0
June 30, 2025
Very helpful and easy to talk to exceptional visit
5.0
June 24, 2025
Very knowledgeable, attentive and caring.
5.0
June 24, 2025
Great physician: professional, engaged and knowledgeable about my medical issues.
5.0
June 23, 2025
Dr Shafi goes above and beyond to help his patients. His empathy and understanding and knowledge is such a tremendous help to us all. He is an absolute asset to UCLA.
5.0
June 23, 2025
He has great bedside manner Is easy to talk to
5.0
June 18, 2025
Dr. Shafi was a great listener and motivated me to follow-up with specialists and lab tests. He paid attention to me and noticed I was tired so he ordered iron tests. He was extremely courteous, cheerful, respectful and caring.
5.0
June 18, 2025
Very instructive Very engaging.
5.0
June 17, 2025
Dr Shafi explained all of my test results and answered all of my questions. He is also personable and is easy to talk to.
5.0
June 16, 2025
Dr. Shafi is great. He listens carefully and advises thoughtfully. We are very lucky to have him in our community.
5.0
June 16, 2025
Dr. Shafi is kind, animated, expedient and caring.
5.0
June 11, 2025
Took time to ask how I was emotionally and physically, kind, at ease, informative, not rushed
5.0
June 11, 2025
Excellent, felt listened to and provided with a good strategic approach regarding my health issue - just what I wanted!
5.0
June 10, 2025
Wellness visit was so efficiently executed by Dr Shafi.
5.0
June 10, 2025
Easy to talk to
5.0
June 10, 2025
I trust & rely on Dr. Shafi as my PCP, and I have high respect for him, his advice and his care.
5.0
June 9, 2025
Caring, observant, competent
5.0
June 3, 2025
Good
5.0
June 3, 2025
Dr Shafi is thorough and professional. He is engaging and interested in diagnosing and helping.
5.0
June 2, 2025
annual exam. Dr Shafi was on time and very attentive. He makes his patients feel at ease and takes the time to ask the questions and really understand who his patients are. Very happy that he is my primary care dr!
5.0
May 28, 2025
Dr.Shafi truly cares about my health and well being.
5.0
May 28, 2025
Dr went through all my concerns and answered all my questions. Dr gave me a plan to better my health issues.
5.0
May 21, 2025
This was a simple appointment to discuss labs and suggestions. For that reason, I was glad that the review was by video rather than coming into the office
5.0
May 20, 2025
Listens well and has a plan for maintaining my health. Actually reviews my file and recent test results before we meet.
5.0
May 19, 2025
Very supportive doctor who praises me for my efforts to stay in shape
5.0
May 14, 2025
Dr. Shafi, is enjoyable to talk with and discuss or answer question's about my health and wellbeing. He has relevant knowledge and helpful information that he shares freely. Finally and possibly most important I feel good when with him.
5.0
May 14, 2025
Dr. Shafi always listens to my health concerns and offers good solutions. I had a few problems and he made referrals and ordered tests for me. I felt cared for as he addressed each of my worries.
5.0
May 13, 2025
Dr. Shafi puts me at ease and has such a positive attitude.
5.0
May 12, 2025
Always pleasant and caring. Very detailed about lab results . One of the best doctors that I have experienced.
5.0
May 12, 2025
Dr Shafi, is amazing! I don’t want to lose Dr Shafi like I have with previous Doctors at UCLA Health, who have left the organization after only one meeting with them. Dr Shafi is an incredible asset to UCLA.
5.0
May 12, 2025
Dr Shafi is very understanding and listens to my thoughts and suggestions and explains any issues that could possibly become an issue.
5.0
May 7, 2025
Dr Shafi is a great Dr. Always prepared and has reviewed notes and lab reports in advance, listens and explains. A true healhh th care partner
5.0
May 7, 2025
He had all my numbers ready for me and took a lot of time explaining them to me. Then discussed future plan and scheduled my next appointment. He is friendly, professional and I am so grateful he is my doctor
5.0
May 7, 2025
It was a very good yearly visit. We covered a lot of preventative care.
5.0
May 6, 2025
He is direct and professional. Excellent communication
5.0
May 6, 2025
Dr. Shafi is an extraordinary physician. He listens, he prescribes excellent direction, he’s caring. I feel very fortunate to have Dr. Shafi as my PCP.
5.0
May 6, 2025
excellent exchange, at all levels of medical care the doctor took the time to listen and advise in the most natural way human, compassionate, focused, lucid
5.0
May 5, 2025
He is the best to be under his care
5.0
May 5, 2025
He is friendly, knowledgeable and thorough
5.0
April 30, 2025
Dr Shafi was incredibly caring and helpful.
5.0
April 29, 2025
My doctor is just excellent: professional, knowledgeable, friendly. He is just amazing!
5.0
April 29, 2025
Excellent as usual
5.0
April 29, 2025
Great visit, good input
5.0
April 29, 2025
Dr. Shafi is always good so I don’t know what it is that I should say except he’s always good. He has good ideas & he listens
5.0
April 28, 2025
Excellent
5.0
April 28, 2025
Everyone in this office is super friendly and helpful. Dr. Shafi is the best Dr. I have ever had. Truly the best medical clinic ever. Dr. Shafi takes time and listens to me like a friend. His medical skills are top notch. I trust him completely with my life.
5.0
April 22, 2025
As always. Dr Shafi seems to understand my needs and advises me on solutions or referral.
5.0
April 21, 2025
Quick appointment but very helpful.
5.0
April 15, 2025
The Dr. is both personable and professional.
5.0
April 9, 2025
Focusing on the essentials, very motivating and extremely helpful. Couldn’t be any better
4.0
April 3, 2025
It was fine. He was on time, but I was disappointed that he didn’t listen to my lungs or my heart.
5.0
April 2, 2025
Doc made the physical easy and routine. Great conversation, explained all procedures and the health status and what I need to do.
5.0
April 1, 2025
He is very affirming, positive and caring.
5.0
March 25, 2025
He is thorough, very easy to talk with and seriously interested in his clients health and wellbeing. He makes sure that the patient understands every part of the appointment.
5.0
March 24, 2025
Dr Shafi was available in a timely manner for the appointment from the day I requested the appointment. He was on time during my appointment visit and was very helpful.
5.0
March 11, 2025
Dr. Shafi is the best primary care physician I have ever had. He takes time to speak with me about each and every concern that I have, he has excellent referrals and advice.
5.0
March 11, 2025
Great
5.0
March 5, 2025
Prepared. Gave a detailed explanation of test results and recommendations on how to manage. Gave referral to specialist to discuss potential additional options and analysis. Took time to answer each question.
5.0
March 5, 2025
Dr Shafi is the best doctor. He is thorough, kind and empathetic. We always feel that he cares so much about our health.
5.0
March 3, 2025
love my visits. such a positive experience
5.0
February 25, 2025
Exactly what I needed
5.0
February 24, 2025
Dr Shafi is an amazing and empathetic Dr
5.0
February 24, 2025
He explained results in good detail.
5.0
February 19, 2025
Doctor addressed and answered all questions.
5.0
February 18, 2025
Could not be a better person or experience… kind caring and sympathetic… in addition to helpful
5.0
February 18, 2025
I enjoy going to see Dr Shafi always. He is a great motivator in health, knowledgable, communicates in a comprehensive way. Listens to my concerns and has ideas and goals to inspire my health plan. I wish we had more Doctors like him.
5.0
February 18, 2025
Dr Shafi is awesome. He really takes care of you. He cares about you personally.
5.0
February 18, 2025
Dr Shafi is a clear communicator, cares about his patients, and explains things well.
5.0
February 12, 2025
My doctor supo crear un ambiente cordial donde me senti escuchada, con sus palabras, consejos , explicaciones me animaron a tomarme mas en serio mi salud
5.0
February 11, 2025
Everything was amazing . So effiecient . A great place!
5.0
February 11, 2025
He is kind, informed, a good communicator and good at encouraging me to make healthier choices.
5.0
February 11, 2025
I felt listened to as he answered all my questions. We came up with a game plan and he is a very good doctor
5.0
February 11, 2025
Exceptionally caring, helpful and clear. Careful and thorough review of all conditions. Encouraging. Very pleasant. Exceptional doctor in every way.
5.0
February 11, 2025
Caring, personable, informative, overall fantastic Doctor!
5.0
February 10, 2025
Very helpful, listened, showed real concern.
5.0
February 10, 2025
He is an excellent clinician. He is thorough. He listens and is kind.
5.0
February 7, 2025
Dr. Shafi cares about me. I appreciate him, his high quality knowledge & care, and his excellence.
5.0
February 5, 2025
Love Dr Shafi!
5.0
January 29, 2025
He took the time to explain my results with me.
5.0
January 29, 2025
I am amazed at how thoughtful and thorough Dr Shafi is during my visit with him. He clearly concerned about my health and well being!
5.0
January 27, 2025
Excellent visit. All my concerns were addressed. Appreciate the time he takes with his patients.
5.0
January 22, 2025
Dr Shafi is a very kind and caring physician. He listens, does not judge and gives his advice in a very professional way.
5.0
January 22, 2025
Dr Shafi is the best doctor. He so human person.
5.0
January 22, 2025
Can’t say enough positive about Dr. Shafi. He is so sincere, caring, and so knowledgeable about everything. I have so much faith in him
5.0
January 15, 2025
He listens and is wonderful
5.0
January 15, 2025
Dr Shafi is an excellent doctor. He promptly answers any questions that I have. The best.
5.0
January 14, 2025
Dr. Shafi is so kind and helpful, always appreciate visits with him!
5.0
January 14, 2025
Dr. Shafi is the best. He never makes me feel like I’m just a number or that I’m not responsible for my own health & wellbeing. I trust him & he’s got the best bedside manner.
5.0
January 13, 2025
Listens, honest, good advice
5.0
January 13, 2025
Dr Shafi is simply amazing!! Went out of his way to find the report from my CT scan since it wasn’t forwarded to him as requested. He went through all the notes on the report, and explained them to me one by one after he input them into My Chart. Without a doubt he is the best doctor I have ever met.!
5.0
January 13, 2025
Dr. Shaffi was great!
5.0
January 7, 2025
Great
5.0
January 6, 2025
Dr Shafi is a great listener, clear communicator and explained how we are going to move forward.
5.0
January 6, 2025
It is always amazing.
5.0
January 6, 2025
Dr Shafi is attentive, informative, and knows me very well along with all of my health conditions and current treatments. I always feel so much better after our visits!
5.0
January 6, 2025
He is the best!
5.0
December 10, 2024
Best Dr I have ever had
5.0
December 10, 2024
Dr. Shafi has excellent medical knowledge, common sense, listens extremely well, cares sincerely about my husband’s & my health and shows passion for medicine & patients. We feel so blessed & grateful that Dr. Shafi is our PCP.
5.0
December 10, 2024
Doctor Shafi inspires me to be my best and healthiest self.
5.0
December 10, 2024
Dr Shafi Was great. Awesome bedside manner. He listens to his patients. He really seems to care
5.0
December 9, 2024
As always, Doctor Shafi and staff are extremely helpful, concerned and professional.
5.0
December 9, 2024
Dr. Shafi is an incredible doctor. His care and professional is unparalleled. He is the best doctor that I have worked with, in a long line of doctors.
5.0
December 4, 2024
Very easy to communicate with, good understanding of my situation, empathetic
5.0
December 4, 2024
Very attentive, intelligent and caring.
5.0
December 4, 2024
Went over a lot very quickly and efficiently. Great advice as always.
5.0
December 2, 2024
Great!
5.0
November 28, 2024
I felt that Dr Shafi was listening to my concerns at all times. He explained the steps we could take to resolve the issues and entered his findings into my electronic chart as we talked. He was very thorough in gathering information from me and answering any questions. I was able to take a copy of the information from my appointment when I left to review. The staff had the same caring approach. I felt that I was in very competent and caring hands.
5.0
November 27, 2024
Thorough, kind, patient.
5.0
November 27, 2024
Dr Shafi was thorough discussing all preventative testing and medication review. He encouraged discussion regarding any concerns, taking time to address any concerns I had. Appreciate his thoughtfulness.
5.0
November 27, 2024
Right on target!!
5.0
November 26, 2024
He is great! Listens and very up to date on new information.
5.0
November 25, 2024
I’m 74, so I have 74 years of experience with doctors including broken bones, multiple knee (replacement) surgeries, coronary surgeries, and so on. I would place Dr. Shafi at the top of my list as an outstanding physician.
5.0
November 25, 2024
Dr. Shafi is the best- friendly, informative, and caring.
5.0
November 25, 2024
Dr Shafi is the best. He is very kind and understanding. And actually lists to you.
5.0
November 21, 2024
Dr. Shafi is a fabulous barometer to my overall health. Everyone is so kind and upbeat.
5.0
November 20, 2024
This is easy- Dr shafi is the best Dr I have ever encountered.
5.0
November 20, 2024
Doctor and staff were excellent. Listened and felt very comfortable.
5.0
November 19, 2024
I feel very grateful having Dr. Shafi as my Primary Care Physician. I trust him and depend upon him to think with me, to guide me in my health care. Dr. Shafi is a problem solver & thinks very logically. He identified an issue I’m experiencing today, thought through the cause & solution with me. Dr. Shafi is an outstanding physician.
5.0
November 18, 2024
Great
5.0
November 18, 2024
Dr Shafi never seems like he is rushing me and always takes time to listen to me. He’s always kind and patient and he’s the only reason I go to ucla health for my care. He’s the definition of a great doctor
5.0
November 13, 2024
He’s attentive, informed and informative, knowledgeable and supportive.
5.0
November 13, 2024
Covered a range of topics quickly and very satisfactorily
5.0
November 13, 2024
Always very helpful and goes the extra mile. Truly cares about his patients. Excellent doctor.
5.0
November 13, 2024
Dr. Shafi is the most personable, helpful and thorough doctor I have ever had. I am so grateful to have him as my physician.
5.0
November 12, 2024
Dr. Shafi is thorough and professional - the best!!
5.0
November 12, 2024
Dr. Shafi is amazing! He is engaged, genuine, knowledgeable and very personable as well as practical.
5.0
November 12, 2024
Excellent explained everything thoroughly was so extremely helpful in every way. Dr Shafi is an asset to UCLA medical
5.0
November 6, 2024
I am very fond of my doctor and feel very fortunate to have found him. He listened with great care and compassion, as well as literally proposed before I even had a chance to ask, exactly why I came to him for insight and help today. His personal warmth, empathy and intuition are all so valued and appreciated.
5.0
November 6, 2024
Dr. Shafi is very personable and thorough. The best!
5.0
November 6, 2024
Dr. Shafi is an impressive doctor. He listened well about my concerns, asked important questions, showed concern and empathy, and efficiently set up some tests for me. I trust him very much!!
5.0
November 5, 2024
Great
5.0
November 4, 2024
My Doctor explained in details my blood results and advised what to do to improve
5.0
November 4, 2024
Pay him more money- he is a very caring, kind , and professional doctor .
5.0
November 2, 2024
It was a very good. Dr explained everything to me. I look forward to seeing him again.