Parham Gharagozlou, MD

I needed a PCP after a car accident, which caused two fractures in my pelvis, overall bruised body, swollen legs, and excruciating pain. I don’t really like doctors and didn’t have a PCP. It is ironic because i have PhD in clinical psychology so I am one of those worst, «too smart for my one good,» patients. However, I was pleasantly surprised with the front office, physician’s assistant, and Dr. Gharagozlou. The wait time is pretty much non-​existent, the staff is very helpful, friendly, and compassionate. The doctor was very compassionate and thorough. Because of him I saw a good ortho surgeon, was checked for blood clots, and he was very understanding in changing my medication that the hospital’s discharging doctor wrote for me (2! opiates) and saying that i’m medically ok to drive (I couldn’t even move in the bed without a handle!). Dr. Gharagozlou put me on non-​drowsy pin medication and dosage that finally helped and made me feel human again. For the first time, I felt like I will keep this PCP for all PCP things even though I have PPO. I already saw him a few times, and was happy every time wit each visit. I have another f/​up today and I feel comfortable talking to him about any issues. I highly recommend this PCP. It is unlikely you can find easily someone as compassionate and knowledgable as Dr. Gharagozlou.

Unfortunately, I have never met this doctor, so this review is about his staff.
As a new patient, I called and scheduled an appointment nearly six weeks ago. Last night, just one day before the appointment, I received a message that the provider I was to see is only working on Saturdays now, and my appointment would have to be rescheduled. Three weeks from now. I’ve already been waiting six weeks. The manner in which I was told was so… flippant. As if the provider just all of a sudden decided, «ya know, I think I will only come in on Saturdays now» without even considering the impact it could have. The staff made absolutely no effort to try and get me in sooner.

Dr. Gharagozlou was very helpful and I felt like he actually cared about me and my needs. He was very informative and friendly. I would definitely recommend him as a primary doctor! You can tell he’s passionate about what he does and I felt he was a sincere genuine person.

I have a very complex past medical history with diagnosis if breast cancer and recent reconstruction of breast post mastectomy with lymphadenopathy. Related to my inability to work I was switch to CCHP. I was concerned that I would not get services needed under that plan, but I was amazed at the persistence and care I received and was able to see a good vascular surgeon and PT for lymphatic drainage. I believe my health is in the hands of a very caring physician and I would recommend him to my family.

Horrible. I would avoid at all costs. The staff continually refuses to do things like fax referrals and then lies about it. The doctor has admitted he doesn’t know what he’s doing with regard to my care. He is stonewalling me from getting the specialist care I need for my ongoing, diagnosed, complex medical conditions. He is actually making me sicker by refusing to treat me and delaying referring me out to specialists. He admits he is not interested in practicing primary care. The staff is just plain old incompetent, and has lied to me repeatedly to try to cover it up. It is appalling to me that this doctor seems to be content to see me suffer and get sicker rather than do his job. This is hands down the worst medical practice I can imagine. I will be transferring my care and filing a complaint.