Dr. Shariar Cohen-Gadol, MD

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Get to know Rheumatologist Dr. Shariar Cohen-Gadol, who serves patients in Thousand Oaks, California.

As a board-certified rheumatologist, Dr. Cohen-Gadol has dedicated his career to providing relief to patients with chronic rheumatic diseases and musculoskeletal conditions. Known for his extraordinary dedication to patients and ability to diagnose complex conditions, he is the Founder, CEO & President of Cohen Medical Centers in Thousand Oaks, California.

The Cohen Centers offers patients a comprehensive approach to health and wellness using customized treatment protocols that are scientific and evidence-based. The whole body approach addresses multiple organ issues, providing patients with integrative and regenerative medicine therapies for optimal recovery.

Adhering to the highest standards of medical care, Dr. Cohen-Gadol and his practice have become synonymous with excellence, offering complete rheumatologic and musculoskeletal consultations, infusions for a wide variety of needs and disorders, diagnostic imaging, ultrasound-guided injections of joint medications, PRP and stem cell injections, and osteoporosis therapies.

Recognized as a leading specialist in managing complex autoimmune disorders, he enhances patient care by relying on cutting-edge technology and medical research. His holistic approach, leadership in clinical research, and knowledge of the latest scientific breakthroughs allow him to offer patients superior care for rheumatoid arthritis, musculoskeletal diseases, and more. Moreover, his extensive medical expertise and quality patient care have made him a recognized rheumatologist to celebrities and other VIPs.

Moving down the road of his academic career, Dr. Cohen-Gadol received his undergraduate degree, with honors, from the University of California, San Diego in 1997. He obtained his medical degree from the Faculty of Health Sciences at Ben-Gurion University of the Negev in Israel through an international medical collaboration program with Columbia University in New York. Thereafter, he completed his residency in internal medicine at LAC-USC Medical Center and his fellowship in rheumatology at the University of California, Los Angeles.

The doctor’s background in internal medicine has made him particularly good at adopting a holistic view of the patient’s health. He is board-certified in both rheumatology and internal medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine, a physician-led, non-profit, independent evaluation organization driven by doctors who want to achieve higher standards for better care in a rapidly changing world.

Rheumatology is a branch of medicine devoted to the diagnosis and therapy of rheumatic diseases. Physicians who have undergone formal training in rheumatology are called rheumatologists. Rheumatologists treat arthritis, autoimmune diseases, pain disorders affecting joints, and osteoporosis. There are more than 200 types of these diseases, including rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, gout, lupus, back pain, osteoporosis, and tendinitis.

Dr. Cohen has received numerous professional awards and patient accolades for his compassionate care, including: Compassionate Doctor Recognition (2010, 2011, 2012), Patients’ Choice 5th Anniversary Award (2012), and Patients’ Choice Award (2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012). His ongoing involvement in clinical research ensures that he is always aware of the latest scientific breakthroughs and can offer his patients the most up-to-date treatments.

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