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Behnoosh Afghani, MD, Pediatric Infectious Disease, Orange, CA, Children’s Health Orange County (CHOC)

BehnooshAfghaniMD

Pediatric Infectious Disease • Orange, CA

Professor, Pediatrics, University of California, Irvine College of Medicine, Pediatric Hospitalist, Pediatric Infectious Diseases, and Director, Health and Science Enrichment Programs

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Education & Training

  • University of California (Irvine)
    University of California (Irvine)Fellowship, Infectious Disease, 1992 - 1995
  • University of California (Irvine)/Children's Hospital of Orange County
    University of California (Irvine)/Children's Hospital of Orange CountyResidency, Pediatrics, 1989 - 1992
  • Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern California
    Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern CaliforniaClass of 1989

Certifications & Licensure

  • CA State Medical License
    CA State Medical License 1990 - 2024
  • 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

Press Mentions

  • COVID-19 Cases, New Syndrome on the Rise Among California Children, Especially Latino Children
    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 Challenge
    Complex Health Considerations Make Reopening California’s Schools a ChallengeJune 9th, 2020

Hospital Affiliations

Dr. Behnoosh Afghani, Dr. Behnoosh Afghani, MD, Dr. B Afghani