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Dr. Ehsan Shahmir, MD

Accepting New Patients

(3 Ratings)

Specializes in: Adult Nephrology

Tehran University of Medical Sciences

Professional interests include: chronic kidney disease (CKD), kidney failure, education, and more.

1411 Oliver Road Suite 250
Fairfield, CA 94534

(707) 426-5407

Dr. Ehsan Shahmir, MD is a nephrologist in Vacaville, CA specializing in adult nephrology. He graduated from Tehran University of Medical Sciences. Dr. Ehsan Shahmir, MD is affiliated with Sutter Health and ONG RUBIN SHAHMIR A MEDICAL CORPORATION.

Office Locations

1360 Burton Drive Suite 160
Vacaville, CA 95687

(707) 446-4379

(707) 446-4417

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Sutter Health

1411 Oliver Road Suite 250
Fairfield, CA 94534

(707) 426-5407

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Some issues Dr. Ehsan Shahmir, MD can help you with:

Anemia

Anemia is the most common blood disorder. It occurs when the body does not have enough red blood cells to carry oxygen to the tissues. Blood loss, insufficient red blood cell production, and red blood cell destruction are the three main causes of anemia. These issues may arise from such conditions as iron deficiency, heavy periods, ulcers, kidney disease, as well as some forms of cancer.

An individual with anemia will have the following symptoms: shortness of breath, weakness, dizziness, cold hands or feet, paleness, and irritability. Anemia is diagnosed when blood tests show low counts for hemoglobin, which is the protein responsible for carrying oxygen to different tissues throughout the body.

Treatments for anemia are dependent on the kind of anemia an individual has. For example, iron supplementation may correct iron deficiency anemia. For anemia caused by chronic kidney failure, chemotherapy treatments, and HIV/AIDS, a group of medications called erythropoiesis-stimulating agents may be prescribed.

Dialysis

Dialysis is a procedure that replicates renal (kidney) function by filtering patients' blood. When kidneys do not work properly, waste can accumulate in the blood and unbalanced chemicals can impair the body's critical functions. In order to stay healthy, a person without proper kidney function must receive dialysis. There are two forms of dialysis treatment: hemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis. Both forms of dialysis are recurring treatments that in many cases last throughout the lifetime of the affected patient. Patients who briefly lose renal function may slowly reduce the frequency of dialysis sessions until their kidneys recover. However, most patients who start on dialysis remain on dialysis for the rest of their lives or until they receive a kidney transplant.

A number of conditions can worsen renal function and lead to end-stage or acute kidney failure. When kidneys fail (i.e. nearly 90 percent of their function is lost), dialysis is typically prescribed. Conditions that cause chronic kidney failure (eventually requiring dialysis) include:

Type 1 and 2 Diabetes
Pyelonephritis, recurring kidney infection
Glomerulonephritis, inflammation of the kidney's filtering parts
Polycystic kidney disease
Interstitial nephritis, inflammation of the kidney's tubules
High blood pressure
Vesicoureteral reflux, improper bladder emptying

For hemodialysis (the more common form of dialysis), a patient will visit a hospital or clinic and be connected to a dialysis machine by a needle attached to a tube that draws blood from the arm. The drawn blood is transferred to the dialysis machine, where it is filtered and separated until clean. Waste products from the blood pass into a fluid called dialysate, which is pumped out of the machine into a waste receptacle. The machine also measures and helps ensure the blood has the appropriate level of fluid, electrolytes, and pH. A tube delivers the cleaned blood back into the patient's body. A dialysis session like this will typically last for three to four hours, with a patient undergoing dialysis around three times per week.

A second method of dialysis is known as peritoneal dialysis. Unlike hemodialysis, peritoneal dialysis can be performed at home by oneself after an initial surgery. To start, a physician (generally a surgeon) will make a small incision in the lower abdomen and insert and surgically attach a catheter (thin tube). At home, the patient connects a pump to the abdomen catheter, delivering dialysate (dialysis fluid) from a bag hanging on a wheeled stand. This fluid enters the peritoneal cavity (greater abdomen area containing the stomach, liver, and intestines) and collects waste through osmosis, where waste in the blood moves across a membrane and into the dialysate. This process continues for several hours until the fluid concentration is equal between the blood and dialysate, at which point the fluid can be drained. The fluid can then be passed through a machine called a cycler, which removes waste and allows for the dialysate to be reused. This process is repeated about four times per day. Dialysis patients must limit the amount of fluid they consume prior to receiving dialysis and should also avoid eating salty foods. The cycler cannot filter more than a certain amount of waste products from the blood.

Kidneys are important organs, and dialysis treatments are vital for those with renal dysfunction. For many, dialysis is not so much a medical procedure but a part of their normal life.

Kidney Stones

Kidney stones are hard deposits that form in the kidneys, made up of minerals that are normally present in urine. They can vary in size, from as small as a grain of sand to as large as a nickel, occasionally even larger. Sometimes they lodge in the kidney, and sometimes they break free and make their way out through the urinary tract, which can be extremely painful.

Kidney stones can be smooth or jagged and are yellow to brown in color. They are mostly comprised of the minerals calcium, oxalate, and phosphorus. Examining the stones to see what they are made of can show what caused the stone to be formed in the first place. For example, a stone made of mostly calcium, which is the most common type, can happen any time the urine becomes too concentrated due to dehydration or a blockage in the kidney. A uric acid stone forms when acid levels in the urine get too high, usually due to excessive consumption of animal protein such as meat and fish. A struvite stone is a sign of certain infections, and a cystine stone can be due to a genetic disorder that raises the risk of kidney stones.

The most common symptom of kidney stones is pain, either in the back or lower abdomen, or severe pain when urinating. There may also be blood in the urine. Treatment for kidney stones depends on how large the stone is. Very small stones can pass out of the body on their own, and they do not require treatment other than drinking adequate water and taking pain killers. Larger stones need to be broken apart and removed. The main treatment options are:

Shock wave lithotripsy, which uses sound wave vibrations to break apart the stone
Percutaneous nephrolithotomy, or the use of a very tiny tool (like a wire inserted through the back) to break apart and remove the stone
Ureteroscopy, a thin tube inserted through the urethra and bladder to the stone, where tiny tools can grasp the stone and remove

People who have had one kidney stone are at risk of developing another. To reduce this risk, patients are given instructions specific to the type of stone they developed. Generally the instructions will include drinking more water to dilute the urine, but it may also involve lowering sodium intake or eating less meat.

In The News

“Bill's family wishes to extend their deepest gratitude to the staff at Davita Dialysis Center in Vacaville, and to Dr. Ehsan Shahmir, his kind and capable nephrologist.”—"William Weaver Ruth", The Reporter, June 2015

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Ehsan Shahmir, MD in 2023

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 5%

By Affordability:

hospital care

inpatient care

inpatient hospital care

In 2023, Dr. Ehsan Shahmir, MD had a list price for hospital care, inpatient care, and inpatient hospital care (for patient admitted to hospital) that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 95% of providers in related specialties within California. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ehsan Shahmir, MD treated as a nephrologist in Vacaville, CA during 2012 were hospital care, inpatient care and dialysis.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ehsan Shahmir, MD for Medicare patients.

dialysis	50
doctor visit	444
hospital care	772
inpatient care	772

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ehsan Shahmir, MD treated as a nephrologist in Vacaville, CA during 2013 were hospital care, inpatient care and dialysis.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ehsan Shahmir, MD for Medicare patients.

dialysis	49
doctor visit	419
hospital care	656
inpatient care	656

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ehsan Shahmir, MD.

**Gender**
Male	170
Female	202

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	214
Black	66
Hispanic	55
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	109
From 75 to 84	114
85 and over	57
Less than 65	92

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ehsan Shahmir, MD in 2013

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	60
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	75
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	18
Heart Failure	49
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	29
Diabetes	63
Dementia	18
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ehsan Shahmir, MD treated as a nephrologist in Vacaville, CA during 2014 were hospital care, inpatient care and dialysis.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ehsan Shahmir, MD for Medicare patients.

dialysis	42
doctor visit	393
hospital care	771
inpatient care	771

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ehsan Shahmir, MD.

**Gender**
Male	185
Female	209

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	222
Black	75
Hispanic	66
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	120
From 75 to 84	112
85 and over	60
Less than 65	102

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ehsan Shahmir, MD in 2014

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	73
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	58
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	75
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	18
Heart Failure	46
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	26
Diabetes	65
Dementia	18
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ehsan Shahmir, MD treated as a nephrologist in Vacaville, CA during 2015 were hospital care, inpatient care and dialysis.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ehsan Shahmir, MD for Medicare patients.

dialysis	63
doctor visit	436
hospital care	900
inpatient care	900

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ehsan Shahmir, MD.

**Gender**
Male	398
Female	472

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	426
Black	156
Hispanic	186
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	254
From 75 to 84	274
85 and over	116
Less than 65	226

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ehsan Shahmir, MD in 2015

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	72
Stroke	13
Ischemic Heart Disease	60
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	75
Asthma	22
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	50
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	29
Diabetes	70
Dementia	19
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ehsan Shahmir, MD treated as a nephrologist in Vacaville, CA during 2016 were hospital care, inpatient care and dialysis.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ehsan Shahmir, MD for Medicare patients.

dialysis	44
doctor visit	323
hospital care	622
inpatient care	622

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ehsan Shahmir, MD.

**Gender**
Male	183
Female	182

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	176
Black	56
Hispanic	74
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	104
From 75 to 84	110
85 and over	58
Less than 65	93

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ehsan Shahmir, MD in 2016

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	70
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	56
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	75
Asthma	27
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	48
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	23
Diabetes	70
Dementia	21
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ehsan Shahmir, MD treated as a nephrologist in Vacaville, CA during 2017 were hospital care, inpatient care and dialysis.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ehsan Shahmir, MD for Medicare patients.

dialysis	55
doctor visit	316
hospital care	800
inpatient care	800

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ehsan Shahmir, MD.

**Gender**
Male	205
Female	189

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	190
Black	72
Hispanic	77
Asian	43
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	107
From 75 to 84	120
85 and over	58
Less than 65	109

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ehsan Shahmir, MD in 2017

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	55
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	75
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	49
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	26
Diabetes	69
Dementia	22
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ehsan Shahmir, MD treated as a nephrologist in Vacaville, CA during 2018 were hospital care, inpatient care and dialysis.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ehsan Shahmir, MD for Medicare patients.

dialysis	54
doctor visit	312
hospital care	641
inpatient care	641

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ehsan Shahmir, MD.

**Gender**
Male	193
Female	183

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	184
Black	73
Hispanic	63
Asian	45
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	104
From 75 to 84	117
85 and over	60
Less than 65	95

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ehsan Shahmir, MD in 2018

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	71
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	61
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	75
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	19
Heart Failure	53
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	27
Diabetes	70
Dementia	20
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ehsan Shahmir, MD treated as a nephrologist in Vacaville, CA during 2019 were hospital care, inpatient care and dialysis.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ehsan Shahmir, MD for Medicare patients.

dialysis	36
doctor visit	223
hospital care	554
inpatient care	554

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ehsan Shahmir, MD.

**Gender**
Male	177
Female	157

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	163
Black	51
Hispanic	63
Asian	44
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	101
From 75 to 84	97
85 and over	49
Less than 65	87

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ehsan Shahmir, MD in 2019

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	72
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	56
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	75
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	19
Heart Failure	54
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	26
Diabetes	72
Dementia	19
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ehsan Shahmir, MD treated as a nephrologist in Vacaville, CA during 2020 were hospital care, inpatient care and dialysis.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ehsan Shahmir, MD for Medicare patients.

dialysis	64
doctor visit	176
hospital care	628
inpatient care	628

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ehsan Shahmir, MD.

**Gender**
Male	199
Female	150

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	164
Black	61
Hispanic	74
Asian	33
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	113
From 75 to 84	97
85 and over	57
Less than 65	82

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ehsan Shahmir, MD in 2020

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	70
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	60
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	75
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	18
Heart Failure	50
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	25
Diabetes	70
Dementia	19
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ehsan Shahmir, MD treated as a nephrologist in Vacaville, CA during 2021 were hospital care, inpatient care and dialysis.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ehsan Shahmir, MD for Medicare patients.

dialysis	49
doctor visit	245
hospital care	345
inpatient care	345

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ehsan Shahmir, MD.

**Gender**
Male	152
Female	111

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	135
Black	36
Hispanic	52
Asian	28
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	97
From 75 to 84	76
85 and over	42
Less than 65	48

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ehsan Shahmir, MD in 2021

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	73
Stroke	13
Ischemic Heart Disease	59
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	75
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	5
Atrial Fibrilation	18
Heart Failure	50
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	22
Diabetes	70
Dementia	17
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ehsan Shahmir, MD treated as a nephrologist in Vacaville, CA during 2022 were hospital care, inpatient care and dialysis.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ehsan Shahmir, MD for Medicare patients.

dialysis	13
doctor visit	300
hospital care	55
inpatient care	55

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ehsan Shahmir, MD.

**Gender**
Male	100
Female	94

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	95
Black	31
Hispanic	37
Asian	20
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	64
From 75 to 84	63
85 and over	36
Less than 65	31

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ehsan Shahmir, MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	16
Ischemic Heart Disease	43
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	75
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	26
Heart Failure	37
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	21
Diabetes	70
Dementia	14
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ehsan Shahmir, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Ehsan Shahmir, MD treated as a nephrologist in Vacaville, CA were hospital care, inpatient care and dialysis.

dialysis	47
doctor visit	326
hospital care	613
inpatient care	613

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ehsan Shahmir, MD.

**Gender**
Male	178
Female	177

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	61
Asian / Pacific Islander	19
Non-Hispanic White	179
Hispanic	67
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	107
85 and over	53
Less than 65	87
65 to 74	106

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ehsan Shahmir, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Ehsan Shahmir, MD treated were chronic kidney disease, hypertension, high cholesterol and diabetes.

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	51
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	68
Asthma	12
Osteoporosis	6
Heart Failure	44
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	23
Diabetes	62
Atrial Fibrillation	16
Cancer	10
Dementia	17

Education & Training

Dr. Ehsan Shahmir, MD graduated from Tehran University of Medical Sciences. He completed residency at Brookdale University Hospital and Medical Center. He is certified by the Board Certification: Nephrology - Internal Medicine and has a state license in California.

Medical School: Tehran University of Medical Sciences

Residency: Brookdale University Hospital and Medical Center

Board Certification: Board Certification: Nephrology - Internal Medicine

Licensed In: California

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Ehsan Shahmir, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Sutter Health

ONG RUBIN SHAHMIR A MEDICAL CORPORATION

Insurance Information

Please note: Insurance information may change at any time, and the provider may accept your insurance plan even if it is not listed below. Please contact the provider's office to confirm that your insurance is accepted.

Dr. Ehsan Shahmir, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Cigna, Anthem Blue Cross of California, Blue Shield of California, WellCare, Health Net Medicare Advantage HMO, Medicare Advantage, United Healthcare, Accepted Aetna Plans: Health Fund HMO (aka HMO/HRA): HMO: HMO Deductible Plans: Quality Point of Service (QPOS), Accepted SCAN Plans: Sutter Senior Advantage, a SCAN Medicare Plan (HMO) and Accepted Sutter Health Plan Plans: Individual and Family Plan HMO: Large and Small Group HMO.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Ehsan Shahmir, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

Cigna

Anthem Blue Cross of California

Blue Shield of California

WellCare

Health Net Medicare Advantage HMO

Medicare Advantage

United Healthcare

Accepted Aetna Plans: Health Fund HMO (aka HMO/HRA): HMO: HMO Deductible Plans: Quality Point of Service (QPOS)

Accepted SCAN Plans: Sutter Senior Advantage, a SCAN Medicare Plan (HMO)

Accepted Sutter Health Plan Plans: Individual and Family Plan HMO: Large and Small Group HMO

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Ehsan Shahmir, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 3 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Ehsan Shahmir, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Vacaville, CA.

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Ehsan Shahmir, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Amgen Inc.	$424 Parsabiv $297	Tavneos $64	Sensipar $50	Repatha $13
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP	$266 LOKELMA $193	FARXIGA $74
Fresenius USA Marketing, Inc.	$264 Velphoro $264
Baxter Healthcare	$135 Renal - PD $135
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation	$91 ZETIA $91
Other	$277 JYNARQUE $88	LUPKYNIS $79	SOLIRIS $52	Rayaldee $16	Zemplar $11	Other $32

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$1,451
Education	$6

Research Payments

Dr. Ehsan Shahmir, MD has received 76 research payments totaling $176,308.

Biography

Dr. Ehsan Shahmir specializes in adult nephrology and practices in Vacaville, CA and Fairfield, CA. Dr. Shahmir's clinical interests include diabetic foot ulcers, kidney stones, and anemia. His patients gave him an average rating of 5.0 stars (out of 5). Blue Shield, Health Net, and Anthem appears to be the insurance carriers that Dr. Shahmir takes. Before completing his residency at Brookdale University Hospital and Medical Center, Dr. Shahmir attended medical school at Tehran University of Medical Sciences. Dr. Shahmir speaks Persian. He is professionally affiliated with Sutter Health. According to Sutter Health, he is currently accepting new patients at his office in Fairfield, CA.