Dr. Behnam Khaleghi, MD, FACR, FACP
Rheumatologist | Rheumatology
805 W La Veta Ave Suite 105 Orange CA, 92868About
Dr. Behnman Khalegi is a rheumatologist practicing in Orange, CA. Dr. Khalegi specializes in the treatment of musculoskeletal diseases and systematic autoimmune conditions that can affect the bones, muscles or bones. Eventually, if not treated, these illnesses can also impact the skin, eyes, nervous system and internal organs. Dr. Khalegi treats diseases similar to orthopedists but does not perform surgery. Often times, research is conducted to find potential alternatives for the patients illness.
Education and Training
Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences in Iran Medical Degree 1991
Board Certification
American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM)
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Rheumatology
Provider Details
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Awards
- Compassionate Doctor Recognition (2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2020) Year
- Patients’ Choice Award (2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2018, 2020) Year
- Top 10 Doctor - Metro Area 2014
- Top 10 Doctor - State 2014
- On-Time Doctor Award (2014, 2018, 2020) Year
Treatments
- Osteoporosis
- Trigger Finger
- Arthritis
- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
- Fibromyalgia
- Osteoarthritis
- Frozen Shoulder
- Rotator Cuff Syndrome
- Pain
- Tennis Elbow
Professional Memberships
- Fellow of the American College of Rheumatology (FACR)
- Fellow of the American College of Physicians (FACP)
Fellowships
- Cooper University Hospital/UMDNJ Rheumatology
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Get to know Rheumatologist Dr. Behnam Khaleghi, who serves patients in California.
Dr. Khaleghi, a board-certified rheumatologist, is honored to serve the communities of Orange County, California at Pacific Rheumatology Medical Center. He offers innovative, cutting-edge treatments and compassionate care for men and women of all ages with all types of musculoskeletal diseases.
Blending cutting-edge technology with comprehensive patient-oriented care, he and the experienced, compassionate team at Pacific Rheumatology Medical Center know that medicine is about serving people rather than solely focusing on computers and charts. Dr. Khaleghi treats patients with a wide range of conditions, including all types of arthritis and complex inflammatory issues.
In addition to in-office anti-inflammatory supplements, such as CBD oil, he prescribes the highest-quality medications to treat rheumatoid arthritis, including Remicade®, Orencia®, Actemra®, Simponi®, and rituximab. He also offers regenerative medicine treatments such as stem cell therapy and platelet-rich plasma (PRP) injections.
Invested in continuous learning and moving medicine forward, his special interests are adult rheumatic diseases, including arthritis, lupus, and osteoporosis. He considers serving people to be a privilege and spends as much time as necessary listening to his patients.
Back in 1991, Dr. Khaleghi graduated with his medical degree from Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences in Iran. Upon relocating to the United States, he served an internship and residency in internal medicine at Saint Barnabas Hospital in 1997, followed by a fellowship in rheumatology at Cooper University Hospital/UMDNJ.
Ensuring access to the highest level of patient care, he is board-certified in rheumatology and internal medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM). The ABIM is 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.
Holding fellowship status, Dr. Khaleghi is a Fellow of the American College of Rheumatology (FACR) and a Fellow of the American College of Physicians (FACP).
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.
Having been in practice for over three decades, Dr. Khaleghi has been the recipient of a number of awards and honors. These include: Compassionate Doctor Recognition (2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2020), Patients’ Choice Award (2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2018, 2020), Top 10 Doctor – Metro Area (2014), Top 10 Doctor – State (2014), and On-Time Doctor Award (2014, 2018, 2020).
In addition to English, he is fluent in Farsi.
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