Soha Dolatabadi | سها دولت آبادی

Dr. Dolatabadi is a board-certified Rheumatologist and Internal Medicine physician based in Los Angeles, California. She is deeply committed to providing advanced, personalized care that transforms the lives of patients living with rheumatologic diseases. Dr. Dolatabadi emphasizes a comprehensive approach that not only addresses medical symptoms but also enhances overall quality of life through individualized treatment plans and holistic support.

Renowned for her dedication to patient-centered care, Dr. Dolatabadi thrives on the challenge of diagnosing complex health conditions, often likened to detective work. She collaborates closely with her patients to alleviate pain and discomfort, build trust through transparent communication, and empower them to actively participate in their treatment journey. Her ultimate goal is to foster a collaborative partnership that ensures patients fully understand their conditions and feel supported every step of the way.

Dr. Dolatabadi also embraces a broad wellness perspective, encouraging patients to explore spiritual wellbeing, nutrition, physical activity, and music as vital components of holistic health. She welcomes non-medical questions and suggestions with openness, highlighting the importance of mind-body balance in achieving optimal health outcomes.

• Rheumatoid arthritis and autoimmune diseases
• Lupus and connective tissue disorders
• Osteoarthritis and joint pain
• Gout and metabolic bone diseases
• Chronic pain and inflammation management
• Comprehensive internal medicine care

Dr. Dolatabadi finds deep fulfillment in the “detective work” involved in diagnosing challenging health issues and improving patients’ lives. She values strong, trusting doctor-patient relationships and strives to make every patient feel heard and actively involved in their treatment decisions. Her compassionate care philosophy extends beyond medicine to embrace mind, body, and spirit, reflecting her holistic health beliefs.

Outside of her medical career, Dr. Dolatabadi leads an active lifestyle filled with sports, swimming, biking, hiking, and music. A passionate singer and frequent concert-goer, she believes music is an essential pillar of wellbeing.

• Board-Certified: Internal Medicine and Rheumatology, American Board of Internal Medicine
• Fellow, American College of Rheumatology
• Rheumatology Fellowship, Cedars-Sinai Hospital Medical Center, Los Angeles, CA
• Internal Medicine Residency, Kern Medical Center, UCLA, Bakersfield, CA
• Internal Medicine Internship, Rochester General Hospital, Rochester, NY
• Member, American College of Rheumatology and National Association of Professional Women
• Assistant Clinical Professor, UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine, Los Angeles, CA