Services

Dr. Farhad provides complementary care for a range of digestive conditions using an integrative approach that combines natural therapies, microbiome-focused strategies, and conventional medical treatments when appropriate.

His practice focuses primarily on chronic digestive conditions that often require a comprehensive and individualized approach.

Commonly Treated Conditions

Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
Management of IBS-C, IBS-D, and mixed IBS with a focus on symptom improvement and recurrence prevention.

Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth (SIBO / IMO)
Comprehensive treatment strategies including dietary interventions, natural therapies, and medications when indicated.

GERD / Reflux
Integrative approaches to managing reflux symptoms while addressing contributing digestive factors.

Chronic bloating and digestive discomfort
Evaluation will focus on potential underlying contributors, including microbiome imbalance, motility disturbances, and dietary triggers.

Constipation and Motility Disorders
Assessment of dietary, microbiome, and lifestyle factors that may contribute to persistent constipation.

Intestinal Permeability (“Leaky Gut”)
Assessment of intestinal barrier function using clinically appropriate testing when indicated. Treatment focuses on addressing underlying contributors such as inflammation, dysbiosis, and dietary factors, with evidence-informed use of nutrition and targeted natural therapies to support mucosal integrity.

Advanced Microbiome Analysis and Restoration

For certain patients, microbiome testing may be used to better understand patterns of dysbiosis, inflammation, and microbial imbalance. These insights can help guide targeted treatment strategies aimed at supporting a healthy and balanced gut microbiome with the appropriate prebiotic fibers, probiotics, and foods.

Additional Areas of Support

In addition to his core focus, Dr. Farhad also supports patients with other gastrointestinal conditions including:

  • Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD)

  • Diverticular disease

  • Bile acid malabsorption (BAM)

  • Celiac disease

  • Eosinophilic esophagitis

  • Food sensitivities

  • Histamine intolerance

  • Carbohydrate malabsorption

  • Natural treatment for H. pylori

Dr. Farhad also sees patients with metabolic conditions, including fatty liver disease (MASLD/MASH) and prediabetes, offering personalized nutrition and lifestyle recommendations to promote long-term health and lower the risk of chronic disease, including cancer.

Treatment Approach

Individualized care plans may include:

• Natural therapies and targeted supplementation
• Microbiome-focused interventions
• Nutritional and lifestyle strategies
• Motility support
• Conventional medications when clinically appropriate