Ali A. Habib
Expertise in
10
conditions

Dr. Ali A. Habib

Neurology | Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine
200 South Manchester Avenue, Suite 110, 
Orange, CA 
Clinical Trials:Currently Recruiting for 1 Trial
Offers Telehealth
Expertise in
10
conditions
200 South Manchester Avenue, Suite 110, 
Orange, CA 

Overview

Dr. Ali A. Habib is a board-certified UCI Health neurologist who specializes in neuromuscular disorders including muscular dystrophy, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), myopathies and myasthenia gravis.He earned his medical degree at Aga Khan University in Karachi, Pakistan. He completed an internal medicine internship at New York Presbyterian-Weill Cornell Medicine in New York City, where he also completed a residency in neurology. He received fellowship training in neuromuscular medicine and neurophysiology at New York Presbyterian-Columbia University Irving Medical Center, also in New York City. He received additional fellowship training in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) at the Eleanor & Lou Gehrig ALS Center at Columbia University Irving Medical Center.Habib's research interests include studying treatments for myasthenia gravis, ALS, myositis, myopathy, neuropathy and chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy (CIDP).

Dr. Habib is highly rated in 10 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Myasthenia Gravis, Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease), Inclusion Body Myositis, Spinal and Bulbar Muscular Atrophy, and Thymectomy.

Dr. Habib is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology - Neurology and American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology - Neuromuscular Medicine. He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 52 peer reviewed articles and participating in 2 clinical trials.

Specialties

Neurology
Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine

Licenses

Psychiatry & Neurology in CA

Board Certifications

American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology - Neurology
American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology - Neuromuscular Medicine

Fellowships

Columbia University - Eleanor & Lou Gehrig MDA/ALS Center Fellowship
College of Physicians and Surgeons of Columbia University - Neuromuscular Medicine; Neurophysiology

Hospital Affiliations

Uci Health-Orange

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

Insurance

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Locations

UCI Health ALS & Neuromuscular Center
200 South Manchester Avenue, Suite 110, Orange, CA 92868
Other Locations
UC Irvine Medical Center
101 The City Drive South, Orange, CA 92868

Clinical Research

Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.

2 Clinical Trials

Intermuscular Coherence: A Biomarker for Early Diagnosis and Follow-up of ALS
Intermuscular Coherence: A Biomarker for Early Diagnosis and Follow-up of ALS
Enrollment Status: Recruiting
Publish Date: February 09, 2026
A Phase 2b/3, Multi-Center, Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled, 12 Month Clinical Trial to Evaluate the Efficacy and Safety of MN-166 (Ibudilast) Followed by Open-Label Extension Phase in Subjects With Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis
A Phase 2b/3, Multi-Center, Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled, 12 Month Clinical Trial to Evaluate the Efficacy and Safety of MN-166 (Ibudilast) Followed by Open-Label Extension Phase in Subjects With Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis
Enrollment Status: Active_not_recruiting
Publish Date: March 06, 2026
Intervention Type: Drug
Study Drug: MN-166
Study Phase: Phase 2/Phase 3
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52 Total Publications

Clinical efficacy and cost per improved outcome of treatments for generalized myasthenia gravis: evidence from a network meta-analysis and cost-per-responder analysis.
Clinical efficacy and cost per improved outcome of treatments for generalized myasthenia gravis: evidence from a network meta-analysis and cost-per-responder analysis.
Journal: Current medical research and opinion
Published: July 24, 2026
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MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Ali A. Habib is classified as an Elite expert for Myasthenia Gravis, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.

What conditions does Dr. Ali A. Habib specialize in?

While Dr. Ali A. Habib is a Neurology, they have specific expertise in Myasthenia Gravis, Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease), and Inclusion Body Myositis. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Neurology.

Does Dr. Ali A. Habib participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Ali A. Habib has published 52 articles and abstracts on conditions like Myasthenia Gravis. You can view a list of Dr. Ali A. Habib's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

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Dr. Ali A. Habib accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 714-880-7812 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

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