Dr. Shaida Behnam, MD, ABIHM

"Dr. Shaida Behnam is an exceptional physician! She embodies the qualities of a dream doctor, consistently providing outstanding care to each and every patient. Dr. Behnam takes the time to thoroughly explain symptoms, ensuring that patients fully understand their conditions and the treatment options available. Her diagnostic skills are precise and thorough, delivering accurate and effective diagnoses with pinpoint precision. Beyond her medical expertise, Dr. Behnam's compassionate and attentive nature makes every visit a positive experience. She listens carefully, addresses all concerns, and creates a comfortable and reassuring environment for her patients. Additionally, her office assistant, Alison, is a true gem. Alison's warm and friendly demeanor, combined with her efficiency and professionalism, greatly enhances the overall experience. Together, Dr. Behnam and Alison make an unbeatable team, dedicated to providing the highest level of care and support. I am incredibly grateful for the exceptional service they provide and highly recommend Dr. Behnam to anyone seeking top-notch medical care."

"I no longer live in Monterey, or even in CA. Dr. Behnam was my doctor for quite a few years that I lived there. I was extremely overextended and stressed out much of that time, simply due to my employer at the time. I knew deep down I should leave, but it seemed insurmountable to start all over, so I lived with the stress. I remember Dr. Behnam telling me one time, “If you lose your job, you get a new one. If you lose your health, you can’t get that back.” That did register at the time, but leaving still seemed insurmountable. I did, finally, end up leaving, but with my mental health in tatters and my physical health starting to follow suit. 5 years later, I’m now a lot better, but it took a lot of work to turn things around. I’m now semi-retired, and plan work around my life, and I own my time. I’ll never forget what she said to me and how right she was. I think of her often."

"Dr. Behnam is a wonderful listener and has great bedside manner with me, her long-term patient. I would highly recommend Dr. Behnam based on this alone. She is kind and patient with me and always looks out for my best health with her medical guidance and professionalism. Thank you sincerely, Dr. Behnam!"

"Doctor Behnam is an outstanding and knowledgeable in her profession. Her right diagnosis have brought peace of mind for us. I can’t thank enough for her care and concerns. Besides, she makes herself available no matter what. Her staffs are very kind and welcoming and the wait is shorter than what you expect. I am very fortunate to have her as our family physician."

"Dr. Behnam is the best family doctor I've had. She is kind, warm, patient, thorough, and full of compassion. She makes time to see me when I need medical attention and listens to my concerns. In addition to professional medical diagnosis and treatment, she gives great life-style advice. She is always happy and I feel happy to see her each time. Who knew a doctor's visit could be so fun! I feel lucky that I have her as my doctor now, and hope she never retires. She is the best!!!"