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Dr. Mir Behnam Khaleghi Damavandi, MD

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Specializes in: Adult Rheumatology

Shaheed Beheshti Medical University (1991)

Professional interests include: discoid lupus erythematosus (DLE), arthritis, osteoarthritis, and more.

25411 Cabot Road Suite 112
Laguna Hills, CA

(714) 628-9342

Dr. Mir Behnam Khaleghi Damavandi, MD is a rheumatologist in Tustin, CA specializing in adult rheumatology. He graduated from Shaheed Beheshti Medical University in 1991 and has 35 years of experience. Dr. Mir Behnam Khaleghi Damavandi, MD is affiliated with MemorialCare, Saddleback Medical Center, Providence Medical Foundation, Greater Newport Physicians, Providence, Providence St. Joseph Hospital - Orange, MemorialCare Medical Group MemorialCare Independent Physicians, PACIFIC RHEUMATOLOGY MEDICAL CENTER, INC, St. Joseph Hospital (Orange) and Providence Affiliated Physicians, St. Joseph.

Office Locations

1422 Edinger Avenue Suite 130
Tustin, CA 92780

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1422 Edinger Avenue Suite 130
Tustin, CA

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Greater Newport Physicians

25411 Cabot Road Suite 112
Laguna Hills, CA

(714) 628-9342

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Some issues Dr. Mir Behnam Khaleghi Damavandi, MD can help you with:

Joint Injections

A joint is any area of the body where two bones connect. Due to injury or disease, the space between the two bones can sometimes become swollen and inflamed, which leads to pain and a loss of mobility. Injection and aspiration are two tools that physicians use to treat joint pain locally without needing to perform surgery.

Both injection and aspiration are techniques that involve inserting a needle connected to a syringe directly into the joint. Aspiration involves the removal of excess fluid, and injection is the placement of medication directly into the joint space via the needle. Both procedures may be performed at the same time. In both cases a local anesthetic may be used, the skin will be cleaned and disinfected, and then the needle will be inserted. In some cases, especially if the injection or aspiration is in a large and deep joint such as the hip or spine, ultrasound may be used to guide the needle to the exact location desired.

In some cases, irritation to the joint can cause fluid to build up so significantly that the joint hurts and can no longer move well. Aspiration removes some of the excess fluid and relieves the pressure. In addition, aspiration can be used to provide a sample of joint fluid if it needs to be examined microscopically for the presence of white blood cells, bacteria, or crystal formations.

Certain injuries and diseases that affect joints are inflammatory in nature, such as rheumatoid arthritis, tendonitis or gout. These diseases may be helped by the local injection of anti-inflammatory medications directly into the affected joint. In this case, corticosteroids such as methylprednisone are usually used. Relief from the pain may be felt right away and may last for weeks or even months.

In some cases, such as with osteoarthritis, the cartilage buffer between the two bones wears down and pain comes from bones rubbing against each other. In this case, injection of a lubricating agent such as hyaluronic acid may be beneficial. It provides a slippery cushion between the bones to relieve pain that can last for months.

Lung Issues

Every cell in the body requires oxygen to function and produces carbon dioxide as a waste product. In order to keep the body's tissues constantly supplied with fresh oxygen and to keep waste from building up, the lungs pump air in and out, even while sleeping or unaware. Unfortunately, diseases and disorders affecting the lungs are some of the most common medical problems afflicting people around the world. Some of the most common lung problems include asthma, COPD, pneumonia, and lung cancer.

Asthma is a chronic disease where swollen, inflamed airways make it hard to breathe. It is often brought on by specific triggers. While asthma is a common condition, affecting millions of people, it can also be serious and even fatal in severe cases. Treatment involves avoiding triggers and using inhaled corticosteroid medications.

COPD, or Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, is the name given to two illnesses that both cause difficulty breathing: emphysema and chronic bronchitis. In emphysema, the air sacs of the lungs become damaged, while with bronchitis they become clogged with mucus. COPD is the fourth leading cause of death in the United States. It is almost always caused by breathing irritants into the lungs, such as smoking or heavy pollution.

Pneumonia is a lung infection that can be caused by bacteria, a virus, or fungi. Most healthy people recover from pneumonia in a week or two, but for some people pneumonia can be fatal. There are treatments available for pneumonia, but the best treatment is to prevent getting sick in the first place. People who are at risk should make sure they get a flu shot every year. There is also a vaccine available for the type of bacteria that causes pneumonia.

Lung cancer occurs when abnormal cells inside the lung grow into a tumor, destroying healthy tissue. Because it is so difficult to detect lung cancer in early stages when it has few symptoms, it is the deadliest form of cancer, responsible for the most cancer deaths both in the U.S. and worldwide. Most lung cancer is caused by exposure to tobacco smoke, but between 10-15% of cases are not linked to smoking.

Some problems with the lungs are minor and are not cause for concern. However if symptoms have lasted for a month or more, even if they are minor, it is worth checking with a healthcare professional. A cough, shortness of breath, or excess mucus production that lingers for weeks are all worth getting looked at.

In The News

“Dr. Behnam Khaleghi, a board-certified rheumatologist at Pacific Rheumatology Medical Centers in Tustin and Laguna Hills, has received a certificate of special recognition from U.S. Rep. Ken...”—"Status Update: 1804 'King of American Coins' sells for $7.68 million; Illumination Foundation hosting a job fair", The Orange County Register, August 2021

“Dr. Behnam Khaleghi, a board-certified rheumatologist at Pacific Rheumatology Medical Center in Irvine, was recently awarded Top Doctor in Rheumatology by Castle Connolly, a medical organization.”—"Status Update: Back Bay Center and anchor Irvine Ranch Market getting a big makeover", The Orange County Register, June 2021

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Mir Behnam Khaleghi Damavandi, MD treated as a rheumatologist in Tustin, CA during 2012 were aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Mir Behnam Khaleghi Damavandi, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	40
doctor visit	225
injections	40

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Mir Behnam Khaleghi Damavandi, MD treated as a rheumatologist in Tustin, CA during 2013 were aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Mir Behnam Khaleghi Damavandi, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	120
doctor visit	313
injections	120

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mir Behnam Khaleghi Damavandi, MD.

**Gender**
Male	35
Female	109

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	93
Black	0
Hispanic	28
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	57
From 75 to 84	44
85 and over	14
Less than 65	29

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mir Behnam Khaleghi Damavandi, MD in 2013

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	51
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	37
Dementia	11
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Mir Behnam Khaleghi Damavandi, MD treated as a rheumatologist in Tustin, CA during 2014 were aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Mir Behnam Khaleghi Damavandi, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	146
doctor visit	321
injections	146

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mir Behnam Khaleghi Damavandi, MD.

**Gender**
Male	30
Female	117

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	91
Black	0
Hispanic	35
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	62
From 75 to 84	35
85 and over	21
Less than 65	29

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mir Behnam Khaleghi Damavandi, MD in 2014

Hypertension	58
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	25
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	35
Dementia	10
Cancer	7

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Mir Behnam Khaleghi Damavandi, MD treated as a rheumatologist in Tustin, CA during 2015 were injections, aspiration and minimally invasive procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Mir Behnam Khaleghi Damavandi, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	65
doctor visit	269
injections	76
minimally invasive procedures	26

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mir Behnam Khaleghi Damavandi, MD.

**Gender**
Male	76
Female	240

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	174
Black	0
Hispanic	80
Asian	34
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	136
From 75 to 84	82
85 and over	34
Less than 65	64

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mir Behnam Khaleghi Damavandi, MD in 2015

Hypertension	61
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	28
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	37
Dementia	11
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Mir Behnam Khaleghi Damavandi, MD treated as a rheumatologist in Tustin, CA during 2016 were aspiration, injections and minimally invasive procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Mir Behnam Khaleghi Damavandi, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	125
doctor visit	329
injections	125
minimally invasive procedures	17

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mir Behnam Khaleghi Damavandi, MD.

**Gender**
Male	36
Female	136

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	97
Black	0
Hispanic	39
Asian	21
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	79
From 75 to 84	41
85 and over	19
Less than 65	33

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mir Behnam Khaleghi Damavandi, MD in 2016

Hypertension	63
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	33
Asthma	16
Osteoperosis	28
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	34
Dementia	8
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Mir Behnam Khaleghi Damavandi, MD treated as a rheumatologist in Tustin, CA during 2017 were aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Mir Behnam Khaleghi Damavandi, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	176
doctor visit	358
injections	176

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mir Behnam Khaleghi Damavandi, MD.

**Gender**
Male	28
Female	143

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	93
Black	0
Hispanic	43
Asian	0
Other	19
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	76
From 75 to 84	49
85 and over	18
Less than 65	28

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mir Behnam Khaleghi Damavandi, MD in 2017

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	23
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	32
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	27
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	41
Dementia	12
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Mir Behnam Khaleghi Damavandi, MD treated as a rheumatologist in Tustin, CA during 2018 were aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Mir Behnam Khaleghi Damavandi, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	124
doctor visit	401
injections	124

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mir Behnam Khaleghi Damavandi, MD.

**Gender**
Male	29
Female	126

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	78
Black	0
Hispanic	43
Asian	18
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	63
From 75 to 84	44
85 and over	15
Less than 65	33

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mir Behnam Khaleghi Damavandi, MD in 2018

Hypertension	62
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	30
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	34
Dementia	12
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Mir Behnam Khaleghi Damavandi, MD treated as a rheumatologist in Tustin, CA during 2019 were aspiration, injections and minimally invasive procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Mir Behnam Khaleghi Damavandi, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	148
doctor visit	399
injections	148
minimally invasive procedures	41

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mir Behnam Khaleghi Damavandi, MD.

**Gender**
Male	39
Female	128

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	77
Black	0
Hispanic	53
Asian	0
Other	22
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	62
From 75 to 84	54
85 and over	19
Less than 65	32

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mir Behnam Khaleghi Damavandi, MD in 2019

Hypertension	60
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	32
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	24
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	32
Dementia	14
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Mir Behnam Khaleghi Damavandi, MD treated as a rheumatologist in Tustin, CA during 2020 were aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Mir Behnam Khaleghi Damavandi, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	152
doctor visit	483
injections	152

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mir Behnam Khaleghi Damavandi, MD.

**Gender**
Male	53
Female	190

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	129
Black	0
Hispanic	39
Asian	40
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	104
From 75 to 84	72
85 and over	32
Less than 65	35

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mir Behnam Khaleghi Damavandi, MD in 2021

Hypertension	58
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	34
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	28
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	29
Dementia	9
Cancer	7

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Mir Behnam Khaleghi Damavandi, MD treated as a rheumatologist in Tustin, CA during 2022 were aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Mir Behnam Khaleghi Damavandi, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	126
doctor visit	671
injections	126

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mir Behnam Khaleghi Damavandi, MD.

**Gender**
Male	72
Female	247

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	190
Black	0
Hispanic	45
Asian	45
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	156
From 75 to 84	97
85 and over	32
Less than 65	34

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mir Behnam Khaleghi Damavandi, MD in 2022

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	74
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	23
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	37
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	28
Dementia	8
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Mir Behnam Khaleghi Damavandi, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Mir Behnam Khaleghi Damavandi, MD treated as a rheumatologist in Tustin, CA were injections, aspiration and minimally invasive procedures.

aspiration	122
doctor visit	376
injections	123
minimally invasive procedures	28

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mir Behnam Khaleghi Damavandi, MD.

**Gender**
Male	36
Female	130

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	14
Non-Hispanic White	92
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	36
Other	3

**Age**
75 to 84	47
85 and over	18
Less than 65	28
65 to 74	72

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mir Behnam Khaleghi Damavandi, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Mir Behnam Khaleghi Damavandi, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and depression.

Hypertension	51
High Cholesterol	47
Stroke	1
Ischemic Heart Disease	22
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	8
Osteoporosis	22
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	27
Atrial Fibrillation	7
Dementia	8
Cancer	5

Education & Training

Dr. Mir Behnam Khaleghi Damavandi, MD graduated from Shaheed Beheshti Medical University in 1991. He completed residency at St. Barnabas Hospital, Bronx. He is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine, Internal Medicine and has a state license in California.

Medical School: Shaheed Beheshti Medical University (1991)

Residency: St. Barnabas Hospital, Bronx (1999)

Board Certification: American Board of Internal Medicine, Internal Medicine

Licensed In: California

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Mir Behnam Khaleghi Damavandi, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

MemorialCare

Saddleback Medical Center

Providence Medical Foundation

Greater Newport Physicians

Providence

Providence St. Joseph Hospital - Orange

MemorialCare Medical Group MemorialCare Independent Physicians

PACIFIC RHEUMATOLOGY MEDICAL CENTER, INC

St. Joseph Hospital (Orange)

Providence Affiliated Physicians, St. Joseph

Insurance Information

Please note: Insurance information may change at any time, and the provider may accept your insurance plan even if it is not listed below. Please contact the provider's office to confirm that your insurance is accepted.

Dr. Mir Behnam Khaleghi Damavandi, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Anthem Blue Cross HMO, Health Net HMO, Aetna HMO, CIGNA HMO, Medicare Advantage, Anthem, Blue Shield of California and United Healthcare HMO.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Mir Behnam Khaleghi Damavandi, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

Anthem Blue Cross HMO

Health Net HMO

Aetna HMO

CIGNA HMO

Medicare Advantage

Anthem

Blue Shield of California

United Healthcare HMO

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Amgen Inc.	$4,949 Enbrel $1,724	Otezla $1,536	Prolia $1,387	Tavneos $266	AVSOLA $21	Other $15
Lilly USA, LLC	$3,411 TALTZ $2,031	OLUMIANT $415	FORTEO $404	$561
AbbVie Inc.	$3,110 Rinvoq $2,427	Humira $432	Skyrizi $180	$72
Pfizer Inc.	$2,331 XELJANZ $1,486	INFLECTRA $688	LYRICA $27	CELEBREX $14	FLECTOR PATCH $13	Other $102
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation	$2,082 COSENTYX $2,058	Ilaris $24
Other	$16,508 Otezla $1,736	KRYSTEXXA $1,615	Humira $1,404	BENLYSTA $1,398	ORENCIA $1,370	Other $8,984

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$32,138
Education	$233
Travel and Lodging	$19

Research Payments

Dr. Mir Behnam Khaleghi Damavandi, MD has received 67 research payments totaling $457,622.

Biography

Dr. Mir Khaleghi is an adult rheumatology specialist in Orange, CA, Tustin, CA, and Laguna Hills, CA. These areas are among Dr. Khaleghi's clinical interests: psoriatic arthritis, polymyositis, and dermatomyositis. He can take United Healthcare HMO, Anthem, Blue California, and more. After attending Shaheed Beheshti Medical University for medical school, he completed his residency training at St. Barnabas Hospital, Bronx. In addition to English, he speaks Persian. Dr. Khaleghi is professionally affiliated with Greater Newport Physicians, Saddleback Medical Center, and Providence Medical Foundation. Providence Medical Foundation reports that he is accepting new patients at his office in Tustin, CA.