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Dr. Ali Mahtabifard, MD

(53 Ratings)

Specializes in: Thoracic Surgery

New York Medical College

Professional interests include: thoracic (chest) surgery procedures, hyperhidrosis (excessive sweating), lung cancer

8635 W 3rd Street Suite 975w
Los Angeles, CA 90048

(310) 652-0530

Dr. Ali Mahtabifard, MD is a thoracic surgeon in Orange, CA specializing in thoracic surgery. He graduated from New York Medical College. Dr. Ali Mahtabifard, MD is affiliated with U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs and UCI Health.

Office Locations

101 The City Drive South Building 23
Orange, CA 92868

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19208 Jamboree Road
Irvine, CA 92612

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3801 Miranda Avenue Palo Alto Vahcs (640)
Palo Alto, CA 94304

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8635 W 3rd Street Suite 975w
Los Angeles, CA 90048

(310) 652-0530

(310) 652-9936

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Some issues Dr. Ali Mahtabifard, MD can help you with:

Hyperhidrosis (Excessive Sweating)

Hyperhidrosis is a medical condition where the sweat glands become overactive, leading to excessive sweating. It can occur in just one area, such as the armpits, feet, or hands; or it can be general sweating over the entire body. Hyperhidrosis can happen to people of all ages and genders. It is estimated that the condition affects as many as 3% of all people, but many are never diagnosed because they are too embarrassed to talk about their symptoms with their doctor.

When excessive sweating is the main complaint and is not related to any other condition, it is called primary hyperhidrosis. There is no known cause, but it does tend to run in families. Secondary hyperhidrosis is sweating that is caused by another medical condition, such as anxiety, cancer, hyperthyroidism, or menopause. Sometimes treating the underlying condition can improve this type of sweating.

There are tests doctors can use to diagnose hyperhidrosis. One involves simply soaking up the perspiration with paper and then weighing the paper to measure how much extra sweat is being produced. Another test, called the starch-iodine test, involves covering the body with powder. This powder turns blue in any areas where sweat is produced.

Treatment depends on the severity of the hyperhidrosis and the areas affected. Some options are:

Prescription antiperspirants, which contain aluminum chloride and work by plugging the sweat ducts. This signals the sweat glands to decrease sweat production. They work for moderate cases of hyperhidrosis and are relatively affordable.
Lontophoresis, a procedure that uses small amounts of electricity and a tray of tap water to decrease production of sweat glands in the hands or feet.
Botox, which can be injected into the nerves that control sweat glands in the underarms.
Sympathectomy, a surgery for severe cases that can be performed to cut the nerves that stimulate sweat production. Sympathectomy is most effective for hyperhidrosis of the hands. It may cause new symptoms of sweating elsewhere on the body.
Surgery to remove sweat glands, most often in the underarms.

Hyperhidrosis is a serious medical condition that causes both physical and emotional distress. Treatments are available, and support groups exist to help patients cope.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ali Mahtabifard, MD treated as a thoracic surgeon in Orange, CA during 2012 were hospital care, inpatient care, minimally invasive procedures and thoracic (chest) surgery procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ali Mahtabifard, MD for Medicare patients.

bronchoscopy	82
doctor visit	97
excision	50
hospital care	333
inpatient care	333
lobectomy	30
minimally invasive procedures	149
open surgery	12
thoracic (chest) surgery procedures	130
thoracostomy	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ali Mahtabifard, MD treated as a thoracic surgeon in Orange, CA during 2013 were hospital care, inpatient care, thoracic (chest) surgery procedures and minimally invasive procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ali Mahtabifard, MD for Medicare patients.

bronchoscopy	65
doctor visit	96
excision	30
hospital care	292
inpatient care	292
lobectomy	19
minimally invasive procedures	71
thoracic (chest) surgery procedures	71

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ali Mahtabifard, MD.

**Gender**
Male	112
Female	108

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	158
Black	26
Hispanic	16
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	96
From 75 to 84	77
85 and over	27
Less than 65	20

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ali Mahtabifard, MD in 2013

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	63
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	39
Asthma	17
Osteoperosis	19
Atrial Fibrilation	25
Heart Failure	42
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	45
Diabetes	41
Dementia	13
Cancer	62

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ali Mahtabifard, MD treated as a thoracic surgeon in Orange, CA during 2014 were hospital care, inpatient care, thoracic (chest) surgery procedures and minimally invasive procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ali Mahtabifard, MD for Medicare patients.

bronchoscopy	43
doctor visit	82
excision	49
hospital care	241
inpatient care	241
lobectomy	22
minimally invasive procedures	83
thoracic (chest) surgery procedures	83

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ali Mahtabifard, MD.

**Gender**
Male	77
Female	89

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	124
Black	14
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	69
From 75 to 84	55
85 and over	23
Less than 65	19

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ali Mahtabifard, MD in 2014

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	58
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	36
Asthma	19
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	25
Heart Failure	38
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	46
Diabetes	33
Dementia	10
Cancer	62

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ali Mahtabifard, MD treated as a thoracic surgeon in Orange, CA during 2015 were hospital care, inpatient care, bronchoscopy and thoracic (chest) surgery procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ali Mahtabifard, MD for Medicare patients.

bronchoscopy	70
doctor visit	98
excision	39
hospital care	251
inpatient care	251
lobectomy	13
minimally invasive procedures	52
thoracic (chest) surgery procedures	66

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ali Mahtabifard, MD.

**Gender**
Male	186
Female	162

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	240
Black	46
Hispanic	0
Asian	28
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	126
From 75 to 84	120
85 and over	58
Less than 65	44

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ali Mahtabifard, MD in 2015

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	57
Depression	43
Chronic Kidney Disease	43
Asthma	22
Osteoperosis	18
Atrial Fibrilation	21
Heart Failure	40
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	48
Diabetes	36
Dementia	22
Cancer	63

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ali Mahtabifard, MD treated as a thoracic surgeon in Orange, CA during 2016 were hospital care, inpatient care, minimally invasive procedures and thoracic (chest) surgery procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ali Mahtabifard, MD for Medicare patients.

bronchoscopy	61
diagnostic procedures	36
doctor visit	74
excision	26
hospital care	395
inpatient care	395
lobectomy	18
minimally invasive procedures	112
thoracic (chest) surgery procedures	76

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ali Mahtabifard, MD.

**Gender**
Male	98
Female	109

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	143
Black	19
Hispanic	17
Asian	16
Other	12
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	82
From 75 to 84	73
85 and over	34
Less than 65	18

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ali Mahtabifard, MD in 2016

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	73
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	64
Depression	42
Chronic Kidney Disease	53
Asthma	39
Osteoperosis	19
Atrial Fibrilation	24
Heart Failure	49
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	46
Diabetes	42
Dementia	19
Cancer	74

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ali Mahtabifard, MD treated as a thoracic surgeon in Orange, CA during 2017 were hospital care, inpatient care, minimally invasive procedures and thoracic (chest) surgery procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ali Mahtabifard, MD for Medicare patients.

bronchoscopy	91
diagnostic procedures	41
doctor visit	67
excision	45
hospital care	384
inpatient care	384
lobectomy	25
minimally invasive procedures	170
thoracic (chest) surgery procedures	101

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ali Mahtabifard, MD.

**Gender**
Male	129
Female	105

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	151
Black	33
Hispanic	23
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	103
From 75 to 84	81
85 and over	27
Less than 65	23

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ali Mahtabifard, MD in 2017

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	68
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	71
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	57
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	18
Heart Failure	51
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	44
Diabetes	47
Dementia	16
Cancer	62

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ali Mahtabifard, MD treated as a thoracic surgeon in Orange, CA during 2018 were hospital care, inpatient care, minimally invasive procedures and bronchoscopy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ali Mahtabifard, MD for Medicare patients.

bronchoscopy	32
diagnostic procedures	12
doctor visit	37
excision	13
hospital care	176
inpatient care	176
minimally invasive procedures	45
thoracic (chest) surgery procedures	13

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ali Mahtabifard, MD.

**Gender**
Male	70
Female	42

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	67
Black	12
Hispanic	0
Asian	17
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	47
From 75 to 84	44
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ali Mahtabifard, MD in 2018

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	71
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	70
Depression	42
Chronic Kidney Disease	62
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	25
Heart Failure	54
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	56
Diabetes	45
Dementia	21
Cancer	50

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ali Mahtabifard, MD treated as a thoracic surgeon in Orange, CA during 2019 were bronchoscopy and minimally invasive procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ali Mahtabifard, MD for Medicare patients.

bronchoscopy	20
doctor visit	30
minimally invasive procedures	20

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ali Mahtabifard, MD.

**Gender**
Male	24
Female	27

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	21
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	29
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ali Mahtabifard, MD in 2019

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	59
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	31
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	39
Diabetes	35
Dementia	0
Cancer	65

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ali Mahtabifard, MD treated as a thoracic surgeon in Orange, CA during 2020 were minimally invasive procedures, bronchoscopy, dissection and thoracic (chest) surgery procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ali Mahtabifard, MD for Medicare patients.

bronchoscopy	15
dissection	11
doctor visit	26
excision	11
lymph node procedures	11
minimally invasive procedures	26
thoracic (chest) surgery procedures	11

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ali Mahtabifard, MD.

**Gender**
Male	22
Female	20

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	20
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	21
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ali Mahtabifard, MD in 2020

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	57
Depression	0
Chronic Kidney Disease	45
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	33
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	45
Diabetes	38
Dementia	0
Cancer	67

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ali Mahtabifard, MD treated as a thoracic surgeon in Orange, CA during 2021 were minimally invasive procedures, hospital care, inpatient care and bronchoscopy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ali Mahtabifard, MD for Medicare patients.

bronchoscopy	26
doctor visit	77
excision	18
hospital care	38
inpatient care	38
minimally invasive procedures	44
thoracic (chest) surgery procedures	18

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ali Mahtabifard, MD.

**Gender**
Male	47
Female	48

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	44
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	32
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	48
From 75 to 84	29
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ali Mahtabifard, MD in 2021

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	73
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	63
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	42
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	21
Atrial Fibrilation	21
Heart Failure	37
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	34
Diabetes	32
Dementia	14
Cancer	57

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ali Mahtabifard, MD treated as a thoracic surgeon in Orange, CA during 2022 were hospital care, inpatient care and bronchoscopy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ali Mahtabifard, MD for Medicare patients.

bronchoscopy	12
doctor visit	76
hospital care	43
inpatient care	43

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ali Mahtabifard, MD.

**Gender**
Male	47
Female	42

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	32
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	35
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	33
From 75 to 84	32
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ali Mahtabifard, MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	26
Ischemic Heart Disease	54
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	38
Asthma	15
Osteoperosis	28
Atrial Fibrilation	24
Heart Failure	24
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	39
Diabetes	44
Dementia	12
Cancer	51

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ali Mahtabifard, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Ali Mahtabifard, MD treated as a thoracic surgeon in Orange, CA were hospital care, inpatient care, minimally invasive procedures and thoracic (chest) surgery procedures.

bronchoscopy	47
diagnostic procedures	29
dissection	11
doctor visit	69
excision	31
hospital care	239
inpatient care	239
lobectomy	21
lymph node procedures	11
minimally invasive procedures	77
open surgery	12
thoracic (chest) surgery procedures	63
thoracostomy	12

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ali Mahtabifard, MD.

**Gender**
Male	73
Female	68

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	13
Asian / Pacific Islander	11
Non-Hispanic White	90
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	5
Other	1

**Age**
75 to 84	46
85 and over	15
Less than 65	11
65 to 74	59

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ali Mahtabifard, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Ali Mahtabifard, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, cancer and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	56
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	40
Asthma	12
Osteoporosis	16
Heart Failure	32
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	40
Diabetes	35
Atrial Fibrillation	16
Dementia	11
Cancer	55

Education & Training

Dr. Ali Mahtabifard, MD graduated from New York Medical College. He completed residency at Massachusetts General Hospital. He is certified by the American Board of Thoracic Surgery - Thoracic and Cardiac Surgery and has a state license in California.

Medical School: New York Medical College

Residency: Massachusetts General Hospital

Board Certification: American Board of Thoracic Surgery - Thoracic and Cardiac Surgery

Licensed In: California

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Ali Mahtabifard, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

UCI Health

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Ali Mahtabifard, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars based on 53 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Ali Mahtabifard, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Orange, CA.

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Ali Mahtabifard, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Intuitive Surgical, Inc.	$35,353 Da Vinci Surgical System $35,353
Neomend, Inc.	$13,451 SURGICAL $6,118	DAV-Progel $4,540	DAV-Arista AH $2,661	DAV-Arista Flexitip $133
Davol Inc.	$6,209 Progel $2,500	ARISTA $144	DAV-Arista AH $46	AVITENE $38	ARISTA AH $14	Other $3,467
Pinnacle Biologics, Inc	$2,989 Photofrin $2,989
Veran Medical Technologies, Inc.	$1,022 Spin $1,022
Other	$2,587 Endo Stapling $273	FUJIFILM $219	Signia $199	SURGICAL $144	EsophyX $122	Other $1,631

**Types of Payments**
Education	$33,046
Honoraria	$9,000
Travel and Lodging	$5,768
Consulting Fee	$4,773
Food and Beverage	$4,525
Other	$4,500

Biography

Dr. Ali Mahtabifard is a physician who specializes in thoracic surgery. Dr. Mahtabifard's areas of expertise consist of lung cancer, hyperhidrosis (excessive sweating), and thoracic (chest) surgery procedures. His average patient rating is 4.5 stars (out of 5). He graduated from New York Medical College. His residency was performed at Massachusetts General Hospital. In addition to English, he speaks Persian. Dr. Mahtabifard is professionally affiliated with UCI Health and U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.