Accepting New Patients
Shirin Moftakhar, MD
- Internal Medicine
Average rating:
4.9
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 Barbara Primary & Specialty Care
|
111 East Victoria Street, Floor 2, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
US
About
Dr. Shirin Moftakhar is an UCLA Health Internal Medicine physician who currently practices in Santa Barbara. She uses a patient centric approach to treat both acute and chronic illnesses. She has a special interest in preventative medicine and the role of lifestyle medicine in the overall health of her patients.
She believes the doctor-patient relationship is one of central importance and can make a great difference in the trust and overall well-being of patients.
Dr. Moftakhar completed her Internal Medicine residency at UC San Diego School of Medicine where she also earned her medical degree. She received her undergraduate degree at UC Irvine.
She is a member of the American College of Physicians and the American Medical Association. She is fluent in Farsi. In her free time she enjoys biking, hiking, traveling and spending time with family and friends
Languages
Education
Medical Board Certification
Internal Medicine, American Board of Internal Medicine, 2023
Residency
Internal Medicine, University of California San Diego School of Medicine, 2023
Degree
MD, University of California San Diego School of Medicine, 2020
Locations
Hospital Affiliations
Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center
Areas of Focus
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Meet Shirin Moftakhar, 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:
4.9
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.
283 total ratings | 211 reviews
5.0
July 31, 2025
My doctor was empathetic and professional and addressed all my concerns. She also checked on what I needed in terms of updates and I received a pneumonia shot today.
5.0
July 31, 2025
She was very validating and wanted to hear everything I had to say.
5.0
July 31, 2025
She is great. She took her time with me, answered all my questions, very friendly and interested in my health and well being. I have highly recommend her to others.
5.0
July 29, 2025
Dr. Moftakhar was her usual delightful self: knowledgeable, informed and pleasant.
5.0
July 29, 2025
She’s no nonsense and extremely intelligent. She shows real concern for me as her patient.
5.0
July 29, 2025
She answered all concerns and we have a plan for the future.
5.0
July 29, 2025
Dr Moftakhar is really good at listening and getting to the bottom of the issue. She is thorough and kind
5.0
July 28, 2025
Excellent connect with my doctor. She was super helpful and it was easy to navigate the e-visit.
5.0
July 25, 2025
She listened, I felt comfortable and cared for, and gave me helpful advice.
5.0
July 24, 2025
She’s fantastic. Fun. Helpful. Caring.
5.0
July 24, 2025
Dr. Moftakhar is amazing. Such positive energy and makes you feel heard.
5.0
July 23, 2025
She was very thorough and clearly communicated the care plan. We look forward to seeing her again.
5.0
July 21, 2025
She is so kind and thorough!
5.0
July 21, 2025
She was very nice. A pleasure to talk to. Super helpful and efficient in terms of the referrals, etc that I needed. Overall a great experience.
5.0
July 21, 2025
I am very happy with my Dr
5.0
July 20, 2025
Dr Moftakhar was thorough. I feel that she was a great listener and heard me and my concerns.
5.0
July 17, 2025
Upbeat & thorough
5.0
July 17, 2025
Dr Moftakhar was knowledgeable, clear in her explanations and caring. I would recommend her.
5.0
July 16, 2025
Dr. Moftakhar was friendly and engaging. She listened well and took my concerns seriously. She was knowledgeable and explained things clearly.
5.0
July 16, 2025
Although a new doc for me I’m very pleased. She takes her time and is very thoughtful.
5.0
July 14, 2025
Dr Moftakhar is so attentive and informative. I am so lucky I found her as my doctor!
5.0
July 14, 2025
She is professional and understanding. She strives to present long term solutions.
5.0
July 14, 2025
She was lovely and very helpful. Had answers for me.
5.0
July 14, 2025
Very attentive and thorough.
5.0
July 10, 2025
She listens.
5.0
July 9, 2025
Excellent appointment. Doctor was very thorough and on time. She listened to all of my concerns and I felt like she really cared. She did not seem rushed and she did not try to get me out the door. Staff was also very friendly. I had a great experience.
5.0
July 9, 2025
Thorough and trenchant care today
5.0
July 7, 2025
Very thoughtful
5.0
July 4, 2025
One of the best experiences I’ve ever had with a physician. Dr. Moftakhar was very nice while also still being time efficient. She was very receptive to what I had to say, asked follow up questions to get a better understanding of my concerns, and immediately talked to me about next steps for addressing the concerns.
5.0
July 3, 2025
I absolutely love talking to Dr. Moftakhar. She makes me feel very comfortable and always explains everything very clearly. I feel like she genuinely cares about my wellbeing.
5.0
July 3, 2025
Dr. Moftaker listens to my explanation of concerns and offered good advice backed by evidence from my lab tests. She is encouraging and thoughtful.
5.0
July 2, 2025
Pleasant, efficient, focused
5.0
July 1, 2025
Doctor listened to all my health issues very patiently and recommended some exercises to strengthen my back. Was very thorough with her examination.
5.0
July 1, 2025
Dr. Moftakhar was great: kind, professional, very informative.
5.0
June 30, 2025
She should exceptional concern for my wellbeing.
5.0
June 30, 2025
Pleasant, she listens
5.0
June 30, 2025
Dr Shirin Moftakhar is the best. Very professional and caring
5.0
June 30, 2025
She is responsive and caring.
5.0
June 25, 2025
Dr. Moftakhar is wonderful. She is always actively listening and she is very thorough.
5.0
June 24, 2025
Today was a provider transfer meeting as well as a pre-op for an upcoming surgery. I found Dr. Moftakhar to be caring, responsive, and thorough. I think she will be a good fit for me!
5.0
June 24, 2025
Easy, cordial, good listener.
5.0
June 19, 2025
Dr. was very professional, personable, thorough and an excellent communicator.
5.0
June 17, 2025
Dr Moftakhar takes her time to go over your symptoms and figure out what’s going on
5.0
June 16, 2025
She was very personable and caring.
5.0
June 11, 2025
During my annual visit, Dr. Moftakhar thoroughly reviewed my general health, asking questions about past concerns and patiently helping me fill out the DR form. She made sure I understood each option, how and when it might be applied. Her warmth and her kind patience made this process more bearable. It is such a joy to interact with this capable and caring physician!
5.0
June 11, 2025
Spent considerable time getting to know me. Not hurried. Very engaging.
5.0
June 10, 2025
Great communication, listens well, excellent rapport
5.0
June 10, 2025
She was friendly, personable, and listened and explained well.
5.0
June 4, 2025
She was very informative, knew my medical situation well and planned for medical interventions needed in my immediate future. She is great.
5.0
June 3, 2025
Dr. Moftakhar is wise, informed, patient, non-threatening and supportive. Just what THIS doctor ordered for her physician. Glad I transferred over to her.
5.0
May 23, 2025
She listened, checked my symptoms , gave me advice on over the counter products and sent a script to CVS for antibiotics.
5.0
May 22, 2025
Dr Moftakhar is attentive and knowledgeable.
5.0
May 22, 2025
Dr really listens and cares about my health. Best primary care physician I’ve ever had!!
5.0
May 21, 2025
The doctor made an effort to see me when I called with pain and as always was very helpful
5.0
May 20, 2025
Good first meeting
5.0
May 20, 2025
Very helpful and willing to talk frankly
5.0
May 19, 2025
She’s very kind and knowledgeable. I never feel rushed by her. I think she’s great
5.0
May 17, 2025
My Dr is great
5.0
May 15, 2025
Smart Listens Nice manner
5.0
May 14, 2025
Very nice, friendly, patient.
5.0
May 14, 2025
She listened to my needs, was kind, thoughtful, knowledgeable. A great PCP!!
5.0
May 13, 2025
I felt heard and cared for by a smart, prepared and capable doctor at my visit today.
5.0
May 13, 2025
She was very pleasant and competent.
5.0
May 13, 2025
Great advice given. Very competent and thorough
5.0
May 12, 2025
We reviewed my test results and updated my meds. She is a good communicator and cares about her patients.
5.0
May 8, 2025
Dr Moftakhar seemed very competent and to genuinely care. She addressed all of my concerns.
5.0
May 8, 2025
Listened & made me feel very comfortabl.
5.0
May 8, 2025
Dr. Moftakhar helped me so much today. She listened to my concerns and understood what I’m going through, gave me information, assurance, and a new prescription which I hope will help. I feel so supported by her compared to the doctors I’ve had in the last 10 years. It’s a huge difference as a patient. Take care of her and don’t let her go!
5.0
May 8, 2025
short, sweet. Best care team in the business.
5.0
May 8, 2025
Excellent
5.0
May 2, 2025
She was very attentive and seemed genuinely interested in learning all about my medical history. She also made sure I got what I needed in time for my surgery. I also really appreciated being able to do my labs on site right after my appointment.
5.0
April 30, 2025
Dr was ready to attend me! She is very helpful and kind I been sick for days I tough I have a little cool but I was very sick Dr Moftakhar is amazing ♥️
5.0
April 30, 2025
She was very detail oriented, and kind.
5.0
April 28, 2025
Dr Moftakhar is a great internist She handled my situation with professional and expertise I recommend UCLA to all my friends
5.0
April 28, 2025
Dr. Moftakhar was friendly, knowledgeable, smart, interested, patient, attentive, caring, intuitive, and offered a variety of solutions for my problems. I am very fortunate to have found her!
5.0
April 28, 2025
Very understanding and helpful. Explained her decisions for ordering tests and laid out a treatment plan.
5.0
April 24, 2025
It was our first meeting. She asked good questions and listened to my concerns.
5.0
April 21, 2025
My doctor was timely, she asked important questions, listened intently, was comprehensive in her approach, and suggested appropriate follow up.
5.0
April 17, 2025
Smart, empathetic and resourceful!
5.0
April 17, 2025
Cheerful, professional, informative, collaborative.
5.0
April 15, 2025
Dr was attentive, considerate and concerned.
5.0
April 15, 2025
Helpful, prepared, friendly, understandable and knowledgeable
5.0
April 15, 2025
Dr MOFTAKHAR is the best primary care doctor I’ve ever had. She is extremely knowledgeable and informative when sharing information about any physical issues she is concerned about. I feel so lucky to have found her.
5.0
April 11, 2025
Very prompt and very good listener and knowledgable
5.0
April 7, 2025
She is very kind and listens to my concerns.
5.0
April 2, 2025
She is thorough, knowledgeable and has great bed side manner. She is empathetic, and friendly. She is a very good clinician.
5.0
April 2, 2025
She listens. She reviews records. She is very knowledgeable and caring.
5.0
March 31, 2025
Dr. Shirin Moftakhar was soo wonderful and helpful. I felt heard and seen by her! I came into the appointment feeling anxious but left feeling so much relief.
5.0
March 28, 2025
Dr Moftakhar is always attentive and asks lots of questions to be sure she covers everything!
5.0
March 26, 2025
Dr. Shirin Moftakhar was very kind and easy to talk to. She helped me feel comfortable and answered my questions.
5.0
March 24, 2025
She’s so thoughtful and considerate!
5.0
March 23, 2025
excellent
4.0
March 21, 2025
Very pleased, thorough explanations done in a timely fashion.
5.0
March 21, 2025
Very thorough in explaining things
5.0
March 13, 2025
Dr. Moftahkhar was, as always, both personable & professional. She addressed my concerns & helped me to stay on top of the newer Vaccine for pneumonia.
5.0
March 12, 2025
Thorough, super knowledgeable about medical issues, takes a personal interest and text him to answer your questions/concerns
5.0
March 11, 2025
Very thorough and efficient! Doctor very proactive about preventative procedures
5.0
March 11, 2025
I had very nice time with my Dr she is very nice.
5.0
March 10, 2025
Very informed physician- good listener- excellent experience
5.0
March 6, 2025
Dr. Moftakhar was running about 20 min late, but was friendly and efficient once she made it over to me.
5.0
March 5, 2025
We covered a lot in short time. I like my new doctor more each time I see her.
5.0
March 5, 2025
Absolutely loved the doctor. Very thorough and attentive!
5.0
March 5, 2025
Very nice and knowledgable
5.0
February 26, 2025
She takes the time to listen. She is very thorough.
5.0
February 25, 2025
My doctor listened to me and we made a plan on dealing with my medical problems.
5.0
February 21, 2025
She is just terrific! Sweet and very detailed.
5.0
February 21, 2025
She listened and put the puzzle pieces together to form a plan
5.0
February 19, 2025
Efficient but didn’t make me feel rushed. Listened well.
5.0
February 18, 2025
She’s wonderful. Kind, patient and thoughtful. Listens really well and good feedback. Really appreciate her.
5.0
February 18, 2025
She was great! Very professional and didn’t make me feel like she was rushing.
5.0
February 18, 2025
Everyone in the office was very friendly and moved things along. The appointment was thorough and I didn’t have to wait at all.
5.0
February 14, 2025
She was great. Very through and responsive to my questions. A+
5.0
February 13, 2025
Answered all my questions and had more constructive input.
5.0
February 13, 2025
Excellent experience
5.0
February 13, 2025
She listened to me and together came up with a plan.
5.0
February 13, 2025
Always so kind and informational
5.0
February 12, 2025
She was very personable, attentive, and asked the right questions.
5.0
February 12, 2025
Dr. Moftahkar was great at explaining a potential problem and we vent over future plans and appointments
5.0
February 11, 2025
I was very happy with the doctor today because she listened to me and was very patient. She made some good recommendations that I will be following up on, I feel she is very caring.
5.0
February 10, 2025
Very professional & informative
5.0
February 10, 2025
Dr. Miftakhar was thorough and did not make me feel rushed.
5.0
February 7, 2025
She is wonderful. Professional and caring
5.0
February 5, 2025
Dr. Shirin Moftakhar is excellent. She listens carefully and I’ve made great strides with her help.
5.0
February 4, 2025
She was helpful and conscientious.
5.0
January 30, 2025
Gentle, friendly, and extremely clear communication.
5.0
January 30, 2025
Excellent
5.0
January 29, 2025
She was thorough, concerned, & encouraging. She listened & answered all of my questions.
5.0
January 29, 2025
She actually listens to you.
5.0
January 29, 2025
She was very thorough and kept me focused on this being a pre-op visit. Answered all my concerns re upcoming surgery.
5.0
January 29, 2025
Love my doctor!
5.0
January 28, 2025
Dr. Moftakhar is absolutely wonderful. Caring, professional and just lovely.
5.0
January 28, 2025
The doctor was amazing, mindful smart professional everything I expect from UCLA health!
5.0
January 28, 2025
Although my doctor is young, she is very knowledgeable and very thorough and genuinely cares About my good health. I am very lucky to have found her.
5.0
January 22, 2025
Dr. Moftaker makes you feel like you are important and she is going to help you. I drive an hour and a half to see her because of that.
5.0
January 22, 2025
Dr Moftakar is thorough and personable
5.0
January 22, 2025
She listened...
2.0
January 21, 2025
She was 25 min late to my video appointment. Not very helpful and dismissive of my symptoms.
5.0
January 21, 2025
Complete and assuring.
5.0
January 16, 2025
It was very thorough knowledgeable, and I did not feel rushed
5.0
January 16, 2025
Always gives me the best options and listens to me as a patient.
5.0
January 15, 2025
The doctor listened to my concerns and provided good solutions.
5.0
January 6, 2025
Very nice doctor, cates about her patients
5.0
December 26, 2024
She is very thorough.
5.0
December 26, 2024
Dr. Moftakhar was polite, personable, and took the time to listen and demonstrate understanding.
4.0
December 26, 2024
Helpful but feels it necessary to ‘monitor’ me which I find untrusting; positive in that we could have a conversation about it.
5.0
December 23, 2024
She is great and very knowledgable.
5.0
December 19, 2024
Dr. Moftakhar listened to everything I had to stay, took copious notes, and asked pertinent questions. She is very warm, concerned and sincere. I feel very assured that she will take my health concerns seriously. I am exceptionally grateful to have found Dr Moftakhar for my primary care physician.
5.0
December 18, 2024
Compassionate professional And I have recommended family members and friends to choose her as a primary care physician!
5.0
December 16, 2024
I felt heard and understood. Which was the number one thing I was looking for. Great staff and doctor
5.0
December 9, 2024
She is so smart and so thorough. I also appreciate how kind she is.
5.0
December 9, 2024
Dr Moftakhar is very attentive to my needs and questions. From me picking a doctor just off of reading your web site-I scored!!!
5.0
December 4, 2024
I had an excellent experience. The doctor took the time to listen attentively to my concerns and explained everything clearly. I felt genuinely cared for and confident in her expertise.
5.0
December 3, 2024
Very friendly and knowledgeable
5.0
December 2, 2024
Dr Moftakhar is very thorough and listens to my questions. She explains everything so I can understand it.
5.0
November 27, 2024
The doctor was friendly and professional
5.0
November 27, 2024
She's helping me with long-standing health issues and concerns and I am so grateful that I found her.
5.0
November 25, 2024
Wonderful.
5.0
November 24, 2024
Good listener, professional, knowledgeable and helpful
5.0
November 20, 2024
It was great. I am grateful that she could meet me on such short notice.
5.0
November 18, 2024
Dr. Moftakhar is an excellent doctor. She is professional and personable. She listens and includes me in making decisions for my health treatments.
5.0
November 16, 2024
Dr. Moftakhar was kind, professional, and listened to my issues then helped with a prescription and diagnostics. I am looking forward to solving my health issues to “be my best self” under her care.
5.0
November 14, 2024
She always takes enough time to listen to my health concerns
5.0
November 14, 2024
Very thorough.
5.0
November 13, 2024
Well structured and through appointment. She always listens and thoughtful care plans
5.0
November 13, 2024
Dr. Moftakhar was very thorough and knowledgeable. She made me feel very comfortable discussing the topics covered
5.0
November 12, 2024
My doctor is kind, listens to my questions and is very knowledgeable
5.0
November 12, 2024
Great doctor.
5.0
November 7, 2024
Dr Moftakhar is the most attentive, patient, and thorough primary care physician I’ve ever seen. She is warm, highly intelligent, easy to understand, and gracious. I appreciate her care and the care of the entire staff every time I visit.
5.0
November 5, 2024
Short wait time, took concerns seriously, discussed next steps thoroughly
5.0
November 4, 2024
Thorough and responsive. Very respectful to personal needs
5.0
November 1, 2024
The best Dr.!!!
5.0
October 31, 2024
She was compassionate and efficient.
5.0
October 31, 2024
I have never felt so understood, listened to, and comfortable with a doctor before. She answered all of my questions and made me feel better about my health concerns by making a thorough plan for me.
5.0
October 31, 2024
Great visit
5.0
October 30, 2024
Dr. Moftakhar is very thorough/comprehensive and her care trenchent. She has a good head and a really nice manner.
5.0
October 30, 2024
Punctual, knowledgeable, cordial, understanding
5.0
October 29, 2024
MD very professional.
5.0
October 24, 2024
Very kind and helpful
5.0
October 24, 2024
Very thorough and listened
5.0
October 23, 2024
Dr Moftakhar (sp) Took her time and got to know me. Did an excellent job of analyzing possibilities. I felt very comfortable and well taken care of!
5.0
October 22, 2024
Dr. Moftakhar was exceptional. She listened to every concern I had, and addressed all of them in a way that made me feel confident in the direction of my care and next steps.
5.0
October 21, 2024
She was amazing and made sure to take everything from my health history into account
5.0
October 18, 2024
She heard my concerns, took the time to explain issues of concern.
5.0
October 17, 2024
Thorough review of all medical issues.
5.0
October 16, 2024
Very compassionate and detail oriented, taking care of every minute detail with my care.
5.0
October 16, 2024
Very concerning and patient.
5.0
October 15, 2024
First time meeting her-she is very likable and she made me comfortable.
5.0
October 15, 2024
Great experience, very professional and very caring
5.0
October 14, 2024
She is caring and listens. She makes sure I get the best care.
5.0
October 11, 2024
Great!
5.0
October 11, 2024
Dr. Moftakhar was very thorough and patient when she saw me today. I really appreciate her service and her initiative to help me with my care.
5.0
October 10, 2024
She was informative and interested in me. Delightful!
5.0
October 9, 2024
Great listener and excellent solutions. Shes now my Primary Care.
5.0
October 8, 2024
She was very attentive, listened carefully, and responded knowledgeably.
5.0
October 7, 2024
Was a great visit. Dr Moftakhar is very thorough, helpful and kind
5.0
October 3, 2024
She was late, but only 15-20 mins, I was very tired, but happy she squeezed me into her schedule.
5.0
October 3, 2024
Listens well, results oriented, pleasure to be with
5.0
October 3, 2024
She’s dope. Super smart and always willing to talk and explain things to me. Provided a nice, comfortable experience that allows you to open up
5.0
October 1, 2024
She is very personable and an attentive physician.
5.0
October 1, 2024
It all went Smooth
5.0
September 24, 2024
She listened and gave me wonderful advice.
5.0
September 24, 2024
I feel cared for when I'm visiting with Dr. Moftakhar. She feels like a good friend who I can trust and will offer me her best care.
5.0
September 23, 2024
she is just an amazing blend of compassion, communication and medical care. Thank you so, so much.
5.0
September 23, 2024
It was a very thorough consultation snd all possible outcomes were explained
5.0
September 19, 2024
Very professional Took time to listen
5.0
September 19, 2024
Covered all my health information
5.0
September 19, 2024
She was caring, she listened and came up with a plan.
5.0
September 19, 2024
She actually listens!!
5.0
September 19, 2024
Great listener and collaborator. I feel very lucky to be in her care!
5.0
September 19, 2024
Kind patient and listened to me.
5.0
September 17, 2024
She is professional, helpful, and caring.