5 Signs Your Body Wants You To Cut Back On Salt
Being diagnosed with high blood pressure is one clear sign that you may be overdoing it on the salt. But that's not the only downside of a sodium-laden diet.
Meet Dr. Movassaghi
Mehran Movassaghi, M.D., is a board-certified, fellowship trained urologist treating patients in Santa Monica California. He has vast experience with endourology and men’s health. He provides a variety of treatments for conditions including prostate enlargement and cancer, low testosterone, erectile dysfunction, testicular cancer, kidney stones, and infertility including vasectomies. Before joining St. John’s Physician Partners, Dr. Movassaghi began the first of its kind comprehensive men’s health program in the Los Angeles area.
Dr. Movassaghi earned his medical degree at the University of California, Los Angeles, Geffen School of Medicine. He then served his internship at Stanford University Hospital & Clinics and his residencies at Stanford University Hospital & Clinic and USC (University of Southern California). He later completed a prestigious fellowship at Cedars Sinai Medical Center. Dr. Movassaghi is a member of the American Urological Association, the Endourological Society and sits on the board of the American Society for Men’s Health.
Throughout his tenure, he has published numerous peer-reviewed articles in the areas of endourology, quality of life and integrative medicine. He is the founder of the Los Angeles Prostate Cancer 5K and an avid advocate of prevention for both urologic and other forms of chronic illness.
Dr. Movassaghi believes our body is the most complex piece of machinery ever made, and each system is dependent on the other for optimal performance. At every milestone in life, men face different health challenges. Screening, education, and early treatment are the most effective means for longevity and optimal quality of life. He looks forward to welcoming new patients and accepts most major forms of insurance.
Now offering Shockwave Therapy and PRP Injections
Dr. Movassaghi is now offering shockwave therapy and PRP inections to help treat ED. Visit our ED page or call our office to learn more and schedule your appointment with Dr. Movassaghi today.
Being diagnosed with high blood pressure is one clear sign that you may be overdoing it on the salt. But that's not the only downside of a sodium-laden diet.
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Success at the Highest Levels
From earning his medical degree at UCLA's Geffen School of Medicine to residency at the prestigious Stanford University Hospital & Clinics and University of Southern California University, Dr. Movassaghi has excelled at the highest levels. He has also completed fellowship work at the world-renown Cedars Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles before starting his own urology practice.
As one of the leading men’s urologists in Los Angeles, Dr.Movassaghi is the Director of the comprehensive men’s health program at the prestigious Providence St. John’s Men’s Health Center.
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