
Pirouz Piran MD , Assistant Professor of Neurology
Vascular Neurology, Neurocritical Care
Vascular Neurologist, Neuro CriticalCare Fellowship trained @ Johns Hopkins Vascular Neurology (stroke specialist) Fellowship trained @ Weill Cornell Neurologist class of 2014 @ Cleveland Clinic Foundation
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120 W. Hellman Ave. #304Monterey Park CA 91754Monterey Park, CA 91754
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Summary
- Dr. Pirouz Piran is a highly skilled and accomplished neurologist with an unparalleled depth of expertise in neurocritical care, vascular neurology, and complex neurological disorders. With double fellowship training, he brings a unique level of insight to both clinical practice and medical-legal consulting.
He completed his Neurocritical Care fellowship at Johns Hopkins, one of the most respected institutions in the field, followed by a Vascular Neurology fellowship at Weill Cornell in New York City, where he was appointed stroke fellow and led daily teaching rounds. His neurology residency at Cleveland Clinic in Florida culminated in his role as chief resident during his final year.
Currently, Dr. Piran serves as Clinical Assistant Professor of Neurology at California Northstate University College of Medicine and provides expert care across Southern California, specializing in:
General Neurology, Vascular Neurology & Stroke, Neurocritical Care & ICU Medicine, Post-Cardiac Arrest Prognostication.
Dr. Piran is one of the most experienced neurologists in post-cardiac arrest prognostication, evaluating numerous cases daily. His expertise is sought after by professional athletes, including fighters, martial artists, race car drivers, and football players, as well as individuals facing complex neurological conditions.
Beyond clinical medicine, Dr. Piran is a medical-legal expert, providing high-level consultation to top law firms across the U.S. His combination of advanced medical knowledge, real-world experience, and expert testimony makes him a trusted authority in neurology-related legal matters.
Dedicated, compassionate, and deeply committed to advancing neurological care, Dr. Piran continues to shape the field through his clinical work, teaching, and medical-legal expertise.
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Clinical Expertise
- Vascular neurology, Neurolo, Autoimmune neurology, Cerebrovascular disease, Neurological critical care, Neuro-critical care, Neuroimaging, Carotid disease
Education & Training
- Johns Hopkins UniversityFellowship, Neurocritical Care, 2018 - 2021
- New York Presbyterian Hospital (Cornell Campus)Fellowship, Vascular Neurology, 2018 - 2019
- Cleveland Clinic Foundation/Florida WestonChief Residency, Neurology, 2017 - 2018
- Cleveland Clinic Foundation/Florida WestonResidency, Neurology, 2015 - 2018
- Cleveland Clinic Foundation/Florida WestonInternship, Internal Medicine, 2014 - 2015
- Shahid Beheshti University of Medical SciencesClass of 2010
Certifications & Licensure
- FL State Medical License 2014 - Present
- CA State Medical License 2020 - 2026
- IA State Medical License 2023 - 2024
- SC State Medical License 2022 - 2023
- NY State Medical License 2018 - 2020
- MD State Medical License 2019 - 2019
- OH State Medical License 2016 - 2018
- American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology Neurology
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- Chief Resident Cleveland Clinic Florida
- Resident Of The Year Award Cleveland Clinic, 2016-2017
- Oral Platfrom Presentation International Stroke Conference (ISC), 2014
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Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- Cortical Laminar Necrosis After Severe Hydrocephalus: Case Report and Review of the Literature.Margo A Peyton, Sung-Min Cho, Yuanxuan Xia, Pirouz Piran, Mark Luciano
The Neurohospitalist. 2024-07-01 - 6 citationsCerebral Microbleeds and Acute Hematoma Characteristics in the ATACH-2 and MISTIE III Trials.Jessica R Magid-Bernstein, Yunke Li, Sung-Min Cho, Pirouz J Piran, David J Roh
Neurology. 2022-03-08 - 6 citationsLung-protective ventilation and adjunctive strategies to manage respiratory failure: are they safe in the neurological patient?Pirouz Piran, Robert Stevens
Current Opinion in Critical Care. 2021-04-01
Journal Articles
- The Rapid Initiation, Titration, and Transition from Intravenous to Oral Treprostinil in a Patient with Severe Pulmonary Arterial HypertensionGleason J, Dolan J, Piran P and Rahaghi FF, Case Reports in Pulmonology, 9/1/2015
- Obesity and Urologic Complications After Renal TransplantationBehzadi AH, Kamali K, Zargar M, Piran P, Bastani B, Journal of Kidney Disease and Transplantation, Saint Louis School of Medicine, 3/25/2014
- Efficacy of Oral Metronidazole in Treatment of Cutaneous and Mucosal Lichen PlanusRasi A, Behzadi AH, Davoudi S, Rafizadeh P, Piran P, Mehran M, Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, New York, NY, 1/1/2010
Books/Book Chapters
Abstracts/Posters
- The Emergency Medical Services Impact on Stroke Patient Management Arriving at the Cleveland Clinic FloridaDennys Reyes, Alex Linn, Pirouz Piran and Dr.Salgado, American Academy of Neurology, Vancouver, Canada, 4/16/2016
- Mass Effect in the Setting of Symptomatic Basilar Artery Dolichoectasia: A Case Series & Systematic Review of the Literature Regarding Reported Mass Effects & The Avai...Pirouz Piran, Alex Linn, Dennys Reyes, Subin Mathew and Tarannum Khan, American Academy of Neurology, Vancouver, 4/15/2016
- A Systematic Review of Commercially Available Medical Mobile Applications for Stroke Survivors And CaregiversPirouz Piran, MD, Dee Burton, Amy Jensen and Steven R. Levine, Journal of American Stroke Association, 3/10/2015
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Press Mentions
- Definition and Treatment of Rapidly Improving Stroke Symptoms Are UncertainMarch 18th, 2014
Committees
- Active Member, Ethic Committee Cleveland Clinic 2016 - 2017
Research History
- Visiting Research Assistant, Neurology and Stroke Departments of SUNY Downstate Medical Center, Brooklyn, NYUnder direct guidance of Professor Steven R. Levine, executive vice chair of neurology, in phase-II and III multi-center, NIH funded, stroke trials.2013 - 2015
Professional Memberships
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Other Languages
- Farsi, Arabic
Industry Relationships
- Visiting Research Assistant, SUNYAs a research assistant in multi central, NIH funded, phase II, III clinical trials for Dr. Steven R. Levine, Professor and Cheif of Neurology and Emergancy Medicine, State University of New York, Brooklyn, NY2012 - 2014
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