Alpesh N. Amin
Expertise in
1
conditions
Expertise in
1
conditions
101 The City Drive South, 
Orange, CA 

Overview

Dr. Alpesh N. Amin is a board-certified UCI Health internist who specializes in hospital medicine. He currently serves as the Thomas & Mary Cesario Endowed Chair of the UCI School of Medicine's Department of Medicine.An internationally recognized leader in the field, Amin created one of the nation’s first hospitalist programs at the UCI School of Medicine and UCI Medical Center in 1998. During the course of his career, he has led efforts to improve the quality of care and safety of patients in hospital environments. He also has served as a principal investigator, co-investigator and faculty sponsor for clinical trials, registries and research projects focused on clinical topics such as venous thromboembolism, pneumonia, diabetes, heart failure and COVID-19.He earned his medical degree at Northwestern University Medical School in Chicago. He completed his internship, residency in internal medicine at the UCI School of Medicine, where he served as chief resident. He also earned a master's of business in healthcare at the UC Irvine Paul Merage School of Business.Amin's research focus includes hospital medicine, anticoagulation, quality of care and patient outcomes. He is the author or co-author of more than 100 peer-reviewed articles in major medical journals. He serves as co-editor/co-author of Core Competencies in Hospital Medicine, which is published by the Society of Hospital Medicine, and co-editor of Contemporary Hospitalists’ Guide to Anticoagulation. He is the recipient of numerous federally funded, industry-sponsored and foundation awards focused on quality of care, medical education and outcomes research.

Dr. Amin is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Venous Thromboembolism (VTE), Liver Failure, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Thrombectomy, and Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI).

Dr. Amin is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine - Internal Medicine. He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 269 peer reviewed articles and participating in 5 clinical trials.

Graduate Institution

Northwestern Univ. Medical School

Residency

University of California

Specialties

Hospital Medicine
Internal Medicine

Licenses

Family Medicine in CA

Board Certifications

American Board Of Internal Medicine - Internal Medicine

Hospital Affiliations

Uci Health-Orange

Languages Spoken

English
Gujarati 

Gender

Male

Awards

Physicians of Excellence
Orange County Medical Association — 2013-2020
2023
Physician of the Year
2022 — Orange County Medical Association
Top 10 Hospitalist Award — American College of Physicians
Venous Research Award — Venous Disease Coalition/Vascular Disease Foundation

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Anthem BCBS
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Blue Cross Blue Shield
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Blue Shield of California
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Medicare
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TeamCare
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UnitedHealthcare
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Walgreens
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Wellcare
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Locations

UC Irvine Medical Center
101 The City Drive South, Orange, CA 92868
Other Locations
UC Irvine Family Health Center - Santa Ana
800 North Main Street, Santa Ana, CA 92701
UCI Health - Irvine
19210 Jamboree Road, Irvine, CA 92612

Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Alpesh N. Amin

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Is Dr. Alpesh N. Amin a top-rated expert for Venous Thromboembolism (VTE)?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Alpesh N. Amin is classified as an Elite expert for Venous Thromboembolism (VTE), 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. Alpesh N. Amin specialize in?

While Dr. Alpesh N. Amin is a Hospital Medicine, they have specific expertise in Venous Thromboembolism (VTE), Thrombectomy, and Liver Failure. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Hospital Medicine.

Does Dr. Alpesh N. Amin accept my insurance?

Dr. Alpesh N. Amin accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Alignment Health Plan. 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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