Paya Kazem, MD

Dr. Kazem is a wonderful old-​time doctor who is not in any type of rush. I went to see him for a fall. He did many complex tests as well as the standard blood pressure, temperature, listening to heart, etc. He did ask me my height and weight — I knew both so this saved some time for the exam.
He has a very nice receptionist who very knowledgeable of all types of insurance, including Medicare and Medi-​Cal; and he takes everything without any hassles. Zero payment asked for at the end of the visit.
He wrote two (2) prescriptions for me and gave me a follow-​up appointment for a week later.
I would strongly recommend this physician.

He seems nice enough, but the Dr is definitely not up to modern standards. Firstly, he had no nurse, and so he didn’t even bother to weigh my Mother who was the patient. he just asked her what she thought her weight and height was (that is crazy!). Why not take her measurements?
He then asked her when her last bloodtest was, and even though it was a long time ago and he suspected he would need another blood test, he didn;t offer to take her blood & urine. Only after I suggested if he could do it did he then say, «OK».
Super weird. And he prescribed something, but never followed up with the pharmacy to get the medication approved.
We gave up on him in the end… my Mom was not convinced and lost confidence in the doctor. I would not recommend him. Nice guy, but our of his depth in the modern world.

I won’t even give a star to this Dr. He is old, rude, unprofessional. I don’t even know why he is practicing. He made enough money to afford nursing home. He is been rude to my pharmacy staff. He is been rude to client. If you need to see a dr please make your research before you waste your time.