BehnooshAfghaniMD
Pediatric Infectious Disease • Orange, CAProfessor, Pediatrics, University of California, Irvine College of Medicine, Pediatric Hospitalist, Pediatric Infectious Diseases, and Director, Health and Science Enrichment Programs
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Office
UC Irvine Medical Center
101 The City Drive South, bldg 26
Orange, CA 92868Phone+1 714-456-5726
Education & Training
University of California (Irvine)Fellowship, Infectious Disease, 1992 - 1995- University of California (Irvine)/Children's Hospital of Orange CountyResidency, Pediatrics, 1989 - 1992
Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern CaliforniaClass of 1989
Certifications & Licensure
CA State Medical License 1990 - 2026- American Board of Pediatrics Pediatrics
- American Board of Pediatrics Pediatric Infectious Diseases
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- OCMA Physician of Excellence: Multiple Years
- Super Doctor SuperDoctors.com
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- A Summer Research Experience to Increase Diversity in Healthcare: a 4-Year Follow-up Study.Behnoosh Afghani, Herschell Valenova Dayag
Medical Science Educator. 2024-02-01 - Navigating Medical Care for a Young Adult with Developmental DisabilityMegan Goss, Behnoosh Afghani, Cathleen C. Piazza, Thusa Sabapathy, Tayler Key
Journal of Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics. 2021-03-01 - 6 citationsCOVID-19 pandemic: a catalyst for transformation of a summer online research program.Behnoosh Afghani
Medical Education Online. 2021-02-10
Press Mentions
COVID-19 Cases, New Syndrome on the Rise Among California Children, Especially Latino ChildrenJanuary 21st, 2021
Complex Health Considerations Make Reopening California’s Schools a ChallengeJune 9th, 2020
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