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Farhad Mazdisnian,

M.D.

Chief, Division of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine

4.9 (87 Ratings)
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Location
City of Hope Comprehensive Cancer Center - Duarte
1500 East Duarte Road
Duarte, CA 91010
City of Hope Orange County Lennar Foundation Cancer Center
1000 Five Point
Irvine, CA 92618
Specialties
Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine
Education
Medical school:
  • 1992–1996, M.D., Jefferson Medical College, Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, PA
  • 1986–1990, Doctor of Pharmacy, University of Southern California School of Pharmacy, Los Angeles, CA
  • 1978–1982, Bachelor of Science, Physics, University of California Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA
Residency:
  • 2010–2017, Residency, Pulmonary and Critical Care Fellowship, UCI Medical Center, Irvine, CA
Academic Appointments
  • Clinical Professor and Chief, Division of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, Department of Medicine
About Me

Farhad Mazdisnian, MD, serves as clinical professor and chief of the Division of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine at City of Hope® Cancer Center Duarte. A board-certified lung and critical care specialist with more than two decades of experience, Dr. Mazdisnian has held multiple leadership positions in his field, including more than 10 years managing pulmonary and critical care services at the VA Healthcare System in Long Beach, California.

Dr. Mazdisnian earned his medical degree at Jefferson Medical College in Philadelphia, then completed his internship at Harbor-UCLA Medical Center in Torrance, California, and at the University of California, Irvine. Dr. Mazdisnian went on to complete a residency and fellowship in pulmonary and critical care medicine at the University of California, Irvine. In addition, he holds a pharmacy degree from the University of Southern California and is a fellow of the College of Chest Physicians.

Throughout his career, Dr. Mazdisnian has been recognized for excellence in both patient care and teaching, receiving honors such as Physician of the Year and Outstanding Teacher of Physicians. He has also authored nearly two dozen research papers and presentations that have contributed to advancements in his field.

Patient reviews
The patient ratings and comments on this page are obtained from an external Press Ganey® outpatient survey provided to all eligible City of Hope patients within one to two weeks of their treatment occurrence. Raw data from the answers to the survey questions about our physicians are calculated by Press Ganey into a one- to five- star rating. In the spirit of transparency, all patient comments are posted as written by the patient, whether they are positive or negative. We only exclude comments if they are deemed to be slanderous or libelous, contain profanity or vulgar language, or do not relate to the patient's experience with the doctor involved. As a result, the comments are the views and opinions of the patients surveyed and are not endorsed by, and may not necessarily reflect the opinion of, City of Hope.
Mar 22, 2026
4.7
"Excellent provider very helpful patient and knowledgeable"
Mar 7, 2026
5.0
"Wonderful and kind doctor. I appreciate his approach to patient care. Very personable."
Jan 14, 2026
4.9
"All the providers is awesome they're professionalism is greatest to City of Hope"
Nov 22, 2025
5.0
"I'm a true believer in CoH"
Nov 22, 2025
5.0
"My provider is very attentive when I see him."
Sep 11, 2025
5.0
"He is so kind and caring"
Aug 21, 2025
5.0
"Excellent"
Aug 19, 2025
5.0
"He is a gem and we are very grateful to have such a knowledgeable Dr as part of my care team. Please keep hiring drs like him- capable, knowledgeable, and easy to talk to. He did not rush through the appointment and took the time to help us understand and mama gave a difficult situation. Bravo to Dr and keep up the care that show to others. We appreciate you and your big heart."
Aug 9, 2025
5.0
"This was my first visit with this specialist. He was one of the best physicians I've seen. He knew my records even though he has not been my doctor previously. He was very thoughtful and thorough. He listened extremely well and responded with careful explanations. He was kind and engaging in the conversation as well as reassuring and hopeful."
Jul 16, 2025
4.9
"Always receive outstanding service from turning into the parking lot until I am in my car driving out. By far the best of all facilities I have been to."
Jun 26, 2025
4.9
"Excellent, kind doctor."
Jun 26, 2025
4.9
"I am grateful to come here for care."
Jun 21, 2025
5.0
"Dr. Maz was terrific. He explained things in detail and in a very personal way."