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Bijan Nikakhtar

Internist

<p>Bijan Nikakhtar, MD, FACP, has a private practice in Santa Monica, California.&nbsp; Dr. Nikakhtar specializes in treating disorders and diseases of the renal system and kidneys, as a nephrologist. He has contributed to 12 books and 150 articles in medical journals relating to these topics.&nbsp;With over 50 years of experience in the field, Dr. Nikakhter has also contributed to education at UCLA Irvine, and continues to serve Western University of Health Sciences as a Professor of Clinical Medicine.</p>
Bijan Nikakhtar
  • Santa Monica, California
  • Tehran University Of Medical Sciences And Health Services
  • Accepting new patients

Can acid reflux cause harm to my esophagus?

Sure it does. You need to see a GI doctor for consult and possible esophagoscophy. Also, antacids are helpful.

Can my family doctor treat anxiety?

Any doctor can give medication to control anxiety, but complete treatment with gradually discontinued medication needs an expert one.