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Farnoosh Nik-Ahd, MD
She | Her | HersUrology- Telehealth Visits
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Farnoosh Nik-Ahd, MD
She | Her | HersUrology- Telehealth Visits
- Insurances Accepted
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About me
Dr. Farnoosh Nik-Ahd is a urologist who cares for patients with noncancerous urological disorders. She has special interests in treating symptoms of an enlarged prostate gland (a condition called benign prostatic hyperplasia), lower urinary tract symptoms, kidney stones and scrotal conditions. She is also interested in providing gender-affirming care.
In research, Nik-Ahd explores topics that include symptoms of and treatments for an enlarged prostate, prostate cancer in minority populations, and the impact of aging and frailty on surgical outcomes. She has conducted large studies on prostate cancer in transgender women, with findings that have influenced national screening guidelines for this population.
Nik-Ahd earned her medical degree from the University of California, Los Angeles. She completed a residency in urology at UCSF.
Education
Residency
- Urology, UCSF School of Medicine -GME
Internship
- Urology, UCSF School of Medicine -GME
School
- MD, David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA
Academic Title
- Adjunct Professor
Care Keywords
Services
- Urology
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- April 8, 20265 out of 5 Stars
All went very well!
- April 7, 20265 out of 5 Stars
Dr. Nik-Ahd is a wonderfully empathetic and knowledgeable physician!
- April 7, 20265 out of 5 Stars
Dr. Nik-Ahd was extremely friendly and helpful. She explained things well. It was a pleasure.
- April 2, 20265 out of 5 Stars
Outstanding provider.
- April 2, 20265 out of 5 Stars
Knowledgeable, professional, direct. Answered all questions.
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