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Hooshang Meshkinpour, MD, Gastroenterology, Irvine, CA

Hooshang Meshkinpour MD F.A.C.P. / F.A.C.G.

Gastroenterology•Irvine, CA

Anorectal Function & Pelvic Floor Dysfunction, Esophagus Disease, Gastrointestinal Functional & Motility Disorders

Professor of Medicine, Gastroenterology, University of California, Irvine School of Medicine

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  • 19200 Jamboree Road,Suite 3300Irvine, CA 92612

  • Phone+1 888-717-4463

  • Fax+1 855-813-0240

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Summary

  • Dr. Hooshang Meshkinpour is a gastroenterologist based in Irvine, CA, with subspecialties in anorectal function and pelvic floor dysfunction, esophagus disease, and gastrointestinal functional and motility disorders. He completed his medical education at the Tehran University of Medical Sciences School of Medicine and pursued further training at institutions such as Sinai Hospital of Baltimore, Temple University Hospital, GBMC Healthcare, and Boston City Hospital. Dr. Meshkinpour has held numerous academic positions, including Emeritus Professor of Medicine at the University of California, Irvine, and has experience in managing conditions like constipation, esophageal disease, gastrointestinal motility disorders, dysphagia, and colorectal cancer screening. He is a published author with works on Jewish history and anti-Semitism, as well as applied physiology and primary care. Dr. Meshkinpour has received multiple honors, including being recognized as a Best Doctor in America and Top Doctor in both the LA and San Diego areas, and has achieved CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 and 2 certifications.

Education & Training

  • Temple Univ Hosp
    Temple Univ Hosp1971 - 1973
  • Boston City Hospital
    Boston City Hospital1970 - 1971
  • Sinai Hospital of Baltimore
    Sinai Hospital of BaltimoreResidency, Internal Medicine, 1969 - 1970
  • GBMC HealthCare
    GBMC HealthCare1968 - 1969
  • Teheran University, Affiliated hospitals
    Teheran University, Affiliated hospitalsInternship, 1964 - 1965

Certifications & Licensure

  • CA State Medical License
    CA State Medical License 1973 - 2028
  • MD State Medical License
    MD State Medical License 1972 - 1975
  • PA State Medical License
    PA State Medical License 1972 - 1974
  • Internal Medicine
    American Board of Internal Medicine Internal Medicine
  • Gastroenterology
    American Board of Internal Medicine Gastroenterology

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Best Doctor Best Doctor in America, 1996-1997, 2005-2006, 2007-2008, 2010-2011, 2012, 2015-2016, 2018
  • CMS Meaningful Use Stage 2 Certification Practice Fusion EHR, Practice Fusion, 2012, 2014, 2016
  • CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification Practice Fusion, Practice Fusion, 2012, 2014, 2016

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Role of cholestyramine in the symptoms of reflux gastritis.  
    Meshkinpour H, Elashoff J, Stewart H, Sturdevant RAL, Current Surgery 35:333 34
  • Chronic constipation and dietary fiber.  
    Meshkinpour H, JAMA 250(23):3227 8
  • Effect of secoverine HCl on motor and myoelectrical activity of the sigmoid colon in man.  
    Meshkinpour H, Hoehler F, Drug Development Research 5:165 9

Books/Book Chapters

  • Faith, Fortitude and Fear: A Rational Approach to the Jewish History. 
    Meshkinpour, HBooksurge Publishing, North Carolina
  • BEING HATED: THE ANATOMY OF ANTI-SEMITISM 
    HOOSHANG MESHKINPOUR, M.D.CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform, North Charleston2017
  • Applied Physiology. 
    Meshkinpour HEditors: Samson Wright.Tchehr Medical Publishing Company, Teheran, Iran

Abstracts/Posters

  • Elisa Assay for Detection of Anti-Helicobacter pylori IgG in Urine.
    Alemohammad MM, Meshkinpour H, Foley TJ, ASM Annual Meeting, Dallas, Texas
  • The effect of anger stressors on colon motor and myoelectrical activity in patients with irritable bowel syndrome.
    Welgan P, Meshkinpour H, Beeler M, Gastroenterology 90(5):1687, annual meeting of American Gastroenterological Association, San Francisco, California
  • The effect of gastric bubble as a weight reduction device: A controlled, crossover study.
    Meshkinpour H, Hsu D, Farivar S, Gastroenterology 92(2): 1532, annual meeting of the American Gastroenterological Association, Chicago, Illinois

Research History

  • investigatorGastrointestinal motor function in health and disease1971 - 2011
  • University of California facultyGastrointestinal Motor Function in Health and Disease1971 - 2004

Professional Memberships

Other Languages

  • Farsi

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