Behnoosh Afghani
Expertise in
1
conditions
Expertise in
1
conditions
101 The City Drive South, 
Orange, CA 

Overview

Behnoosh Afghani is a Pediatric Infectious Disease specialist and a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Orange, California.

Dr. Afghani is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Kawasaki Disease, Cerebral Hypoxia, Autosomal Recessive Congenital Methemoglobinemia, and Dihydrolipoamide Dehydrogenase Deficiency.

Dr. Afghani is board certified in American Board Of Pediatrics - Pediatric Infectious Diseases and American Board Of Pediatrics - Pediatrics. She is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 12 peer reviewed articles.

Graduate Institution

University Of Southern California SOM

Residency

University of California

Specialties

Pediatric Infectious Disease
Pediatrics

Licenses

Hospitalist in CA

Board Certifications

American Board Of Pediatrics - Pediatric Infectious Diseases
American Board Of Pediatrics - Pediatrics

Fellowships

University of California

Languages Spoken

English
Farsi
Spanish

Gender

Female

Awards

Patient Safety Award
Pediatric Unit
Physicians of Excellence
Orange County Medical Association — 2007-2023

Insurance

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Accepted insurance plans:

Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Anthem BCBS
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Shield of California
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Health Net

Accepted plan types not found. Please verify directly with the provider.

Medicaid
  • OTHER MEDICAID
  • STATE MEDICAID
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Wellcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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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.


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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Behnoosh Afghani

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You can book an appointment with Dr. Behnoosh Afghani by calling their office at 714-880-7812. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.

Is Dr. Behnoosh Afghani a top-rated expert for Kawasaki Disease?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Behnoosh Afghani is classified as an Advanced expert for Kawasaki Disease, 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. Behnoosh Afghani specialize in?

While Dr. Behnoosh Afghani is a Pediatric Infectious Disease, they have specific expertise in Kawasaki Disease, Cerebral Hypoxia, and Autosomal Recessive Congenital Methemoglobinemia. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Pediatric Infectious Disease.

Does Dr. Behnoosh Afghani participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Behnoosh Afghani has published 12 articles and abstracts on conditions like Kawasaki Disease. You can view a list of Dr. Behnoosh Afghani's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. Behnoosh Afghani accept my insurance?

Dr. Behnoosh Afghani 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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