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Roxana Ghashghaei, MD, Cardiology, Orange, CA

RoxanaGhashghaeiMD

Cardiology Orange, CA

Associate Health Sciences Professor of Medicine, Division of Cardiology

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  • Office

    UC Irvine Medical Center
    Orange, CA 92868
    Phone+1 714-456-6671

Summary

  • Dr. Roxana Ghashghaei is a UCI Health cardiologist who specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of heart disease.

    She works closely with patients to manage conditions such as hypertension, hyperlipidemia, coronary artery disease, heart rhythm abnormalities and heart failure. Her clinical interests include non-invasive cardiovascular imaging, women's heart health and amyloidosis.

    Dr. Ghashghaei earned her medical degree at UC San Diego School of Medicine. She completed an internship and residency in internal medicine at UC San Diego followed by a fellowship in cardiovascular disease at UCI Medical Center, where she served as chief fellow.

    She has given podium presentations at international conferences and has published in peer-reviewed journals, including the journal of the American Heart Association, the Journal of Heart and Lung Transplantation and the International Journal for Women's Cardiovascular Health.

    Dr. Ghashghaei believes optimal patient care is achieved through active listening, applying the latest advances and cardiac technologies, and formulating a comprehensive care plan.

Education & Training

  • University of California (Irvine)
    University of California (Irvine)Fellowship, Cardiovascular Disease, 2017 - 2020
  • University of California (San Diego) Medical Center
    University of California (San Diego) Medical CenterResidency, Internal Medicine, 2014 - 2017
  • University of California San Diego School of Medicine
    University of California San Diego School of MedicineClass of 2014, MD

Certifications & Licensure

  • CA State Medical License
    CA State Medical License 2015 - 2025
  • American Board of Internal Medicine Internal Medicine
  • American Board of Internal Medicine Cardiovascular Disease
  • Board of Nuclear Cardiology Diplomate
  • National Board of EchocardiographyDiplomate

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Chief Fellow UCI Division of Cardiology, 2019-2020
  • Fellow of the Year UCI Division of Cardiology, 2017-2019

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Endothelin levels predict post-operative AKI in patients with coronary artery bypass surgery  
    12. Ghashghaei R, Sabet A, Wettersten N, Patel M, Lee E, Clopton P, Coletta J, Golts E, Maisel AS, Taub P., Journal of Cardiovascular Disease and Medicine., 3/29/2018
  • Caregiver Burden is Low Nine to Twelve Months after Ventricular Assist Device Implantation  
    10. Ghashghaei R, Tran HA, Adler E, VAD Journal, 9/4/2016
  • Investigation of Maternal, Fetal, and Uteroplacental Hemodynamics in High Risk Pregnancies  
    Ghashghaei R, Woelkers DA, Kjos, Journal of Investigative Medicine, 1/1/2013

Other Languages

  • Farsi, Spanish