
Hooshang Meshkinpour MD F.A.C.G.
Anorectal Function & Pelvic Floor Dysfunction, Esophagus Disease, Gastrointestinal Functional & Motility Disorders
Professor of Medicine, Gastroenterology, University of California, Irvine School of Medicine
Join to View Full Profile
19200 Jamboree Road,Suite 3300Irvine, CA 92612
Phone+1 888-717-4463
Fax+1 855-813-0240
Dr. Meshkinpour is on Doximity
As a Doximity member you'll join over two million verified healthcare professionals in a private, secure network.
- Gain access to free telehealth tools, such as our “call shielding” and one-way patient texting.
- Connect with colleagues in the same hospital or clinic.
- Read the latest clinical news, personalized to your specialty.
Summary
- Dr. Hooshang Meshkinpour is a gastroenterologist based in Irvine, CA, specializing in anorectal function and pelvic floor dysfunction, esophagus disease, and gastrointestinal functional and motility disorders. He completed his medical education at Tehran University and further training at various institutions, including Sinai Hospital of Baltimore, Greater Baltimore Medical Center, Boston City Hospital, and Temple University Hospital. Dr. Meshkinpour has served as a Faculty at the University of California, Irvine, School of Medicine since 1977 and held previous academic and clinical positions across several esteemed institutions. He is an Emeritus Professor of Medicine. He is experienced in managing conditions like constipation, esophageal disease, dysphagia, and colorectal cancer screening. He has authored several publications and received multiple awards, including being named a Best Doctor in America on several occasions.
Education & Training
- Temple Univ Hosp1971 - 1973
- Boston City Hospital1970 - 1971
- Sinai Hospital of BaltimoreResidency, Internal Medicine, 1969 - 1970
- Greater Baltimore Medical Center1968 - 1969
- Teheran University, Affiliated hospitalsInternship, 1964 - 1965
- Tehran University of Medical Sciences School of MedicineClass of 1965
Certifications & Licensure
- CA State Medical License 1973 - 2026
- MD State Medical License 1972 - 1975
- PA State Medical License 1972 - 1974
- American Board of Internal Medicine Internal Medicine
- 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
- Top Doctors:LA Area Castle Connolly, 2013
- Top Doctors:San Diego Area Castle Connolly, 2013
- Join now to see all
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- 33 citationsRole of anger in antral motor activity in irritable bowel syndrome.Peter R. Welgan, Hooshang Meshkinpour, L. Ma
Digestive Diseases and Sciences. 2000-02-01 - 74 citationsEffects of regular exercise in management of chronic idiopathic constipationHooshang Meshkinpour, S. Selod, H. Movahedi, N. Nami, Norman James
Digestive Diseases and Sciences. 1998-11-01 - 3 citationsClinical value of anorectal manometry index in neurogenic fecal incontinence.Hooshang Meshkinpour, H. Movahedi, Peter R. Welgan
Diseases of the Colon and Rectum. 1997-04-01
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
- Join now to see all
Books/Book Chapters
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
- Join now to see all
Research History
- investigatorGastrointestinal motor function in health and disease1971 - 2011
- University of California facultyGastrointestinal Motor Function in Health and Disease1971 - 2004
Professional Memberships
- Fellow
- Fellow
Other Languages
- Farsi
Viewing the full profile is available to verified healthcare professionals only.
Find your profile and take control of your online presence: