Overview
Dr. Shahla Heshmati, MD is a Board Certified pediatrician with over 25 years of extensive experience in pediatric and adolescent care. Dr. Heshmati received her Medical Doctor degree from Shahid Chamran University, Iran. She is also a graduate of Rush-Presbyterian-St. Luke’s Medical Center, in Chicago, where she conducted her training in pediatrics. She is both a mother and a passionate pediatrician.
Dr. Heshmati believes very strongly in the quality of care that every child should receive. She believes that her patients, as well as their parents, should always feel that they have been listened to and that their problems have been addressed with both skill and compassion. She wants to be sure that her patients will have easy access to the pediatrician when they have questions or need to be seen.
Dr. Heshmati joined Celebrating Life Community Health Center in 2023, and she is fluent in English and Farsi.
Her clinical expertise encompasses Obesity in Children, Pediatric Myocarditis, Pediatric Low-Grade Glioma (pLGG), and Asthma in Children.
Dr. Heshmati is board certified in American Board Of Pediatrics. Dr. Heshmati is currently accepting new patients.
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Locations
15785 Laguna Canyon Rd., Ste 250, Irvine, CA 92618
Additional Areas of Focus
Dr. Heshmati has provided the following conditions as areas of focus. Please note that we may not have enough data to validate their experience in some of these conditions.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Shahla Heshmati
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Shahla Heshmati?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Shahla Heshmati by calling their office at 949-866-3600. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
What conditions does Dr. Shahla Heshmati specialize in?
While Dr. Shahla Heshmati is a Pediatrics, they have specific expertise in Obesity in Children, Pediatric Myocarditis, and Pediatric Low-Grade Glioma (pLGG). MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Pediatrics.
Does Dr. Shahla Heshmati accept my insurance?
Dr. Shahla Heshmati accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 949-866-3600 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
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