Dr. Behnam Khaleghi, MD – Top Rheumatologist in Orange County, California

Contact & Appointment Information

• Pacific Rheumatology Medical Center
• Address: 1422 Edinger Avenue, #130, Tustin, CA 92780
• Phone (Appointments): 714-710-8160
• Phone (General Inquiries): 714-628-9342

Department: Rheumatology

About Behnam Khaleghi, MD

Rheumatology blends chronic illness care with strong patient bonds. Dr. Behnam Khaleghi, MD, leads as a trusted guide, fresh thinker, and caring doctor. He ranks among America’s Top 50 Doctors. In Orange County, California, patients respect him most and seek his help often.

With over 20 years in practice, Dr. Behnam Khaleghi mixes new medical tools, top treatments, and care tailored to each patient. He started Pacific Rheumatology Medical Center. There, he leads with a focus on hearing patients, grasping their needs, and treating the full person, not just the illness.

A Rheumatologist Who Shapes Custom Care

Dr. Behnam Khaleghi bases his care on one key idea:
Each patient differs. Each plan must match.

Many doctors use set plans and short visits. Dr. Khaleghi does not. He learns about each patient’s:

• Medical past
• Daily life struggles
• Feelings and social ties
• Future aims

This full view lets him build plans that fix symptoms, root causes, and total health.

Patients in Orange County Trust Him

Folks across Orange County call Dr. Behnam Khaleghi a top pick. They trust him for steady care and great results over the years.

• People come to him for:
• Long-term joint pain
• Autoimmune illnesses
• Tough joint issues
• Fresh views after failed care

He listens well. He spends extra time with patients. This builds solid ties based on trust.

Roots in Medicine from Youth

Dr. Behnam Khaleghi entered medicine young for personal reasons. Born in Montreal, Canada, he moved to Iran at age three. His dad, a bone surgeon, showed him medicine early.

Life near doctors taught him the value of healing, hard work, and helping. Seeing his dad treat folks sparked a life in medicine and patient support.

Top Schooling and Global Training

Dr. Khaleghi’s school years show skill and love for learning.

• Medical School
• Shahid Beheshti University, Tehran, Iran
• A top school there
• He graduated with honors

This base set him for U.S. training. He honed his skills more.

• Internship and Residency
• St. Barnabas Hospital, Bronx, New York
• Internal medicine training

Dr. Behnam Khaleghi saw many patients with hard cases. This sharpened his skills in diagnosis and personal care.

Rheumatology Fellowship

Cooper University Hospital, Camden, New Jersey

• In fellowship, he stood out in care and studies. He:
• Won the Golden Apple Award for top teaching
• Joined pain research
• Gained skill in immune and swelling diseases

This time made him both doctor and teacher.

Drive to Teach and Guide

• His Golden Apple Award shows his teaching fire. Over the years, he has committed to:
• Teaching patients about their issues
• Guiding students and residents
• Advising new doctors and nurses

Dr. Behnam Khaleghi sees progress in medicine needs patient care, plus training the young.

Settling in Southern California

In 2011, Dr. Behnam Khaleghi wed Nazila. They moved to Southern California soon after. They started a family and his new work phase.

Orange County drew him with its mix of people, new ideas, and community feel. He built Pacific Rheumatology Medical Center. It matches his goals of easy access, custom care, and high quality.

Family Focus and Fun Times

Dr. Behnam Khaleghi puts family first. He cherishes time with them. He and Nazila have three kids:

• Daughters aged 4 and 6
• Son aged 8

He loves:

• Reading to his kids
• Family outings
• Golf
• Motorcycle rides
• Grill cookouts with kin and pals

This mix of work drive and home joy shapes his kind, real patient care.

Speaks Multiple Languages, Knows Cultures

Dr. Behnam Khaleghi speaks English and Farsi well. This helps more diverse patients. His grasp of cultures boosts talk, trust, and insight. It aids those with tough, long illnesses.

Key Focus in Rheumatology

He treats adult joint diseases. He excels in:

• Arthritis, like rheumatoid and bone types
• Lupus
• Osteoporosis
• Immune and swelling problems
• Ongoing pain issues

He stresses quick diagnosis, change-making drugs, and lasting control.

New Treatments and Healing Boosts

Dr. Khaleghi keeps up with fresh care advances. He uses regenerative medicine and more.

New tools and top options give patients the best in joint care now.

Care Built on Helping

Dr. Khaleghi views patient service as an honor. Healing starts with real listening. He gives the time needed to know their worries.

Patients and doctors respect him for this. It helped name him one of America’s Top 50 Doctors.

Gives Back to Community

Outside his office, Dr. Khaleghi helps locally. He:

• Aids charities
• Backs schools
• Sets up guides for future doctors and nurses

Medicine reaches past walls, he believes. His actions prove it.

Services Provided

• Full Rheumatology Services
• Arthritis Diagnosis and Care
• Lupus Care
• Osteoporosis Checks and Treatment
• Autoimmune Condition Care
• Ongoing Joint Pain Relief
• Custom Treatment Plans
• Regenerative Therapy Options
• Pain Relief Methods
• Imaging Review for Diagnosis
• In-Depth Lab Testing
• Second Opinion Consults
• Ongoing Condition Checks
• Patient Education and Advice
• Team-Based Care Setup
• Preventive Rheumatology Services
• Lifestyle and Health Tips

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