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West LA VA/ UCLA
Los Angeles, CA
About
Bio
I'm an Internal medicine doctor with 14 years of experience, currently working at West LA VA. I'm an Assistant Professor of Clinical Medicine at UCLA and teach at Medical School.
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Internal Medicine
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United States: California
Languages spoken
Persian
Doctor Q&A
1.2K Answers
2.7K Agrees
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A 32-year-old member asked:
Dr. Leila Hashemianswered
Internal Medicine 23 years experience
Pregnancy: Hi, you should avoid some food, here is the list to avoid:
http://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-living/pregnancy-week-by-week/in-depth/pregnancy-nutritio... Read More
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A 50-year-old female asked:
Dr. Leila Hashemianswered
Internal Medicine 23 years experience
Kidney problem: Hi, it depends what kind of kidney problem we are talking about. There are multiple kidney problems including Acute kidney failure, Chronic Kidney fai... Read More
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A 74-year-old male asked:
Dr. Leila Hashemianswered
Internal Medicine 23 years experience
Tylenol (acetaminophen): Hi, I'm not aware of any IV preparation for Tylenol (acetaminophen) but there are other pain medication that could be given IV.
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A 22-year-old male asked:
Dr. Leila Hashemianswered
Internal Medicine 23 years experience
Tinnitus: The most important thing is to r/o Carotid Artery disease, tumor in ear canal and CP angel, trauma to ear and infection, Tinnitus is usually benign an... Read More
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A female asked:
Dr. Leila Hashemianswered
Internal Medicine 23 years experience
Not likely: a day before period is out of fertile period and the risk of pregnancy is very low.
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A 34-year-old female asked:
Dr. Leila Hashemianswered
Internal Medicine 23 years experience
Reglan (metoclopramide): Hi, Why are you taking Reglan (metoclopramide) for? Is it for nausea or the stomach motility issue or GERD? If that's for Motility issue or GERD you ... Read More
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A 39-year-old male asked:
Dr. Leila Hashemianswered
Internal Medicine 23 years experience
Aspirin: Hi, Aspirin works by to put it simply blocking the Platelet therefore changing the dose and eating it with food doesn't decrease the risk of bleeding ... Read More
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A 33-year-old member asked:
Dr. Leila Hashemianswered
Internal Medicine 23 years experience
Depends: It highly depends on the type of pathogen which has caused the infection if by the chest infection you mean pneumonia.
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A female asked:
Dr. Leila Hashemianswered
Internal Medicine 23 years experience
Costochondritis: Hi I assume it doesn't hurt with food and no bnausea then t would think you might have inflammation of your rib, that could be due a minor trauma to ... Read More
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A 24-year-old male asked:
Dr. Leila Hashemianswered
Internal Medicine 23 years experience
Premature ejaculatio: Hi, if you ejaculate within a minute of penetration you might have premature ejaculation if you cannot delay that, practicing to control is a very goo... Read More
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A 23-year-old female asked:
Dr. Leila Hashemianswered
Internal Medicine 23 years experience
Motrin: One dose isn't likely to do your baby any harm, but ibuprofen (also sold under brand names such as Advil and Motrin) is generally not recommended duri... Read More
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A member asked:
Dr. Leila Hashemianswered
Internal Medicine 23 years experience
Very unlikely: The security detectors use a low-frequency electromagnetic field to look for weapons. This frequency is safe for everyone, even pregnant women. These ... Read More
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A 27-year-old female asked:
Dr. Leila Hashemianswered
Internal Medicine 23 years experience
CostoChondritis: is an inflammation of the cartilage that connects a rib to the breastbone, the most common causes of it is trauma, strenuous exercise, some infections... Read More
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A 41-year-old male asked:
Dr. Leila Hashemianswered
Internal Medicine 23 years experience
ED: Male sexual arousal is a complex process that involves the brain, hormones, emotions, nerves, muscles and blood vessels. Erectile dysfunction can resu... Read More
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A 31-year-old female asked:
Dr. Leila Hashemianswered
Internal Medicine 23 years experience
More info : hi, the info you have provided is too vague. the left side of our body has too many parts, which part does it hurt? Chest? Abdomen? Back? Leg? Head?
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A 24-year-old female asked:
Dr. Leila Hashemianswered
Internal Medicine 23 years experience
Evaluation: Hi, there is no way to say what this mass is without examining it, please see an MD for evaluation. Good luck.
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A 18-year-old female asked:
Dr. Leila Hashemianswered
Internal Medicine 23 years experience
Sure: As we get older our metabolism goes down so we need to be more active and adjust our eating behavior otherwise we going to gain weight.
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A 30-year-old male asked:
Dr. Leila Hashemianswered
Internal Medicine 23 years experience
OTC: Hi, you can go to the drugstore here and buy Other The counter pain medication like Motrin, Tylenol (acetaminophen). Or you can go to an urgent care t... Read More
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A 21-year-old female asked:
Dr. Leila Hashemianswered
Internal Medicine 23 years experience
ED?: Do you mean Eating Disorder by ED? That's very unusual abbreviation to use.
Anyway there are tons of options are available to treat eating disorder, t... Read More
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A 33-year-old female asked:
Dr. Leila Hashemianswered
Internal Medicine 23 years experience
Abdominal pain: More information needed, is your pain related to food ingestion, are you taking any medications?
But the pain could be from your gallbladder (includ... Read More
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A 23-year-old female asked:
Dr. Leila Hashemianswered
Internal Medicine 23 years experience
Heart Burn: Hi, you probably have Functional dyspepsia or non-ulcer dyspepsia, which is common in IBS, the treatment is change in diet includes avoiding fatty foo... Read More
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A 41-year-old female asked:
Dr. Leila Hashemianswered
Internal Medicine 23 years experience
Pregnancy: Hi, during the first and 2nd trimester the blood pressure drops due to high Progesterone level, so u might feel weak a little and get dizzy if you sta... Read More
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A male asked:
Dr. Leila Hashemianswered
Internal Medicine 23 years experience
Thrush: First you need to rinse and wash your mouth after using Symbicort, (budesonide and formoterol) then you need to see a doctor to give you Nystatin oral... Read More
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A 19-year-old female asked:
Dr. Leila Hashemianswered
Internal Medicine 23 years experience
Pregnancy test: Hi, please obtain a pregnancy test and see a doctor for evaluation, in sexually active women the most common cause of missed period is pregnancy and i... Read More
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A 17-year-old female asked:
Dr. Leila Hashemianswered
Internal Medicine 23 years experience
Plan B: Hi, it is safe and u should take at as early as 12 hours after sex but can be taken up to 72 hours after sex but it's less effective, but if you are s... Read More
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A 28-year-old female asked:
Dr. Leila Hashemianswered
Internal Medicine 23 years experience
Examination?: The best way to differentiate these 2 is to get an expert do pelvic exam and send some tests obtaining from vagina. Although if there is rash, lesion,... Read More
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A 34-year-old female asked:
Dr. Leila Hashemianswered
Internal Medicine 23 years experience
Question?: Hi, you are too young to have Peripheral Artery dx and heart Dx, I suggest that you stop smoking if you do, lose weight if overweight, exercise regula... Read More
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A 31-year-old female asked:
Dr. Leila Hashemianswered
Internal Medicine 23 years experience
Shin pain: Hi, if there is no swelling, redness and warmth other the area then it could be 2/2 physical activity, overuse of muscles, dehydration. Rest up, eleva... Read More
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A male asked:
Dr. Leila Hashemianswered
Internal Medicine 23 years experience
PLR: Polymorphic light eruption (PMLE) is a skin rash that occurs with exposure to the sun. It is not the same as sunburn. PMLE is not harmful, but can be ... Read More
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A female asked:
Dr. Leila Hashemianswered
Internal Medicine 23 years experience
Evaluation: Hi, you need evaluation to rule out infection vs a miscarriage with retained tissue. Please see a provider ASAP. Best of luck.
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A 26-year-old female asked:
Dr. Leila Hashemianswered
Internal Medicine 23 years experience
Plan B: If Plan B is taken during the first 24 hours then the failure rate is too small, you could have some spotting due to plan B, but if you are worried ab... Read More
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A 20-year-old male asked:
Dr. Leila Hashemianswered
Internal Medicine 23 years experience
Sweating: This could be just your genetics but it could be a sign of Hyperthyroidism, infection, drug side effects, Lymphoma, Anxiety disorder and Hyperhidrosis... Read More
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A 27-year-old male asked:
Dr. Leila Hashemianswered
Internal Medicine 23 years experience
Dry cough: Hi, it seems you are being treated for allergy with Montelukast and Budesonide, I believe it's time to see an Allergy specialist for further evaluatio... Read More
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A 21-year-old male asked:
Dr. Leila Hashemianswered
Internal Medicine 23 years experience
Wisdom teeth: hi, usually they erupt between 17-25 but I believe there are report of them coming out in later age, too.
I'm sure Dr. Sandler can answer you better.
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A 18-year-old female asked:
Dr. Leila Hashemianswered
Internal Medicine 23 years experience
Pregnancy: Hi, the home pregnancy tests r very accurate, if any doubt your family doctor can do blood test.
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A female asked:
Dr. Leila Hashemianswered
Internal Medicine 23 years experience
Period: Hi, it might mean nothing, these changes can happen from time to time to everyone, if worried about pregnant then a home pregnancy test might help, al... Read More
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A 20-year-old female asked:
Dr. Leila Hashemianswered
Internal Medicine 23 years experience
BMI: Hi, If your BMI is less than 20 then it's concerning and you need to find out why, anything above that and below 25 is fine.
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A 27-year-old female asked:
Dr. Leila Hashemianswered
Internal Medicine 23 years experience
CPAP vs BIPAP: Hi, both are providing positive pressure and keep the airways open at all time, while CPAP provides a constant flow of air and keeps the airway pressu... Read More
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A 18-year-old female asked:
Dr. Leila Hashemianswered
Internal Medicine 23 years experience
Abdominal pain: Hi, which part of your abdomen hurts? Do you have any other symptoms like nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, fever, dark stool, anything makes it better or w... Read More
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A 26-year-old female asked:
Dr. Leila Hashemianswered
Internal Medicine 23 years experience
Yeast infection: Hi, it could be although yeast infection usually doesn't have any odor, therefore I suggest that you see your PMD or family doctor for evaluation and ... Read More
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A 21-year-old female asked:
Dr. Leila Hashemianswered
Internal Medicine 23 years experience
UTI vs stone?: Hi, it's possible that you have a urinary tract infection or kidney stone, you need an analysis of your urine to determine which one, most likely infe... Read More
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A 41-year-old female asked:
Dr. Leila Hashemianswered
Internal Medicine 23 years experience
Evaluation: Hi, I believe you might have subconjunctival hemorrhage which is not life threatening and it could happen 2/2 lifting heavy things, trauma, vomiting, ... Read More
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A 19-year-old female asked:
Dr. Leila Hashemianswered
Internal Medicine 23 years experience
Pregnancy: hi, if your pregnancy advances then your hormones are going up, your doctor can monitor your hormones.
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A 19-year-old male asked:
Dr. Leila Hashemianswered
Internal Medicine 23 years experience
Hormones: Why did you check your sex hormones to begin with? Any particular symptoms which made your doctor to check these, The SHBG number seems a little off, ... Read More
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A 74-year-old male asked:
Dr. Leila Hashemianswered
Internal Medicine 23 years experience
Chest PT: There is little evidence to support the effectiveness of chest physiotherapy for adults with pneumonia. Although in theory the Physical therapy should... Read More
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A 39-year-old female asked:
Dr. Leila Hashemianswered
Internal Medicine 23 years experience
MRI: Sorry to hear that, hope you have the mild form. It means that your immune system has attacked the protective sheath (myelin) that covers your nerves ... Read More
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A 29-year-old male asked:
Dr. Leila Hashemianswered
Internal Medicine 23 years experience
Vit B12: How low is your Vitamin B12? You might need to restore your B12 storage with everyday injection for a week then every week for a month or 2. Taking Ma... Read More
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A 25-year-old male asked:
Dr. Leila Hashemianswered
Internal Medicine 23 years experience
Anhedonia: Your hormone levels are almost normal, your Prolactin is slightly elevated but I would repeat it again, also for Cortisol the level fluctuates through... Read More
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A 20-year-old female asked:
Dr. Leila Hashemianswered
Internal Medicine 23 years experience
Masturbation: It is very hard to precisely confirm a diagnosis, so you should see a Gynecologist for pelvic exam,
These are some reason for bleeding with Masturbat... Read More
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A 25-year-old male asked:
Dr. Leila Hashemianswered
Internal Medicine 23 years experience
Penile lesion : It's hard to tell without examining you, it could be STD or an allergic reaction. Please see a provider for further investigation.
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Oct 15, 2014
Most people spend more time shopping for a new car than they select a physician. It's important to find a physician you trust and feel comfortable with. Dr. Leila Hashemi is the only one you need to k...Read More
Jul 28, 2014
I fully recommend Dr. Hashemi to anyone needing her help as she seems to care deeply about her field of Internal Medicine. Great Physician and Colleague and asset to the community at HealthTap!
Jul 20, 2014
I endorse Dr. Hashemi. She clearly is very knowledgeable about internal medicine and medicine in general. She is making a significant contribution to the public via Healthtap.
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This made me feel good. Thanks! Okay, so I am his sister, 18 years of age. I myself is telling him no, but I would like to hear what you think because he doesn't approve my suggestio
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This was very helpful. Thanks! "Epithelial cell is very common in women " I am a 60 year old male . I had a radical prostatectomy (carcinoma) in 2007. PSA normal. Should I take meds
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This was very helpful. Thanks! Wat s meanin of dis
I really upset i dnt kn in 5day to 11day my bleeding start n in 8days my bleedin brightred 11night my bleeding is stop pls rpl me
Education & Training
Medical/Graduate school
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Graduated nullMD
Medical/Graduate school
Tehran University of Medical Sciences and Health Services, Iran
Graduated 2000MD
Residency
LOMA LINDA UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER
Completed 2006
Residency
LLU
Completed 2009
Awards
Top Doctor, Third Place, Los Angeles Region - Summer
2014
Top General Internist, First Place, Los Angeles Region - Summer
2014
Most Influential Doctor, Third Place, Los Angeles Region - Summer
2014
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