About

Jacqueline Malekirad, MD, received her medical education at the University of Washington School of Medicine in Seattle in 2011. She later went on to complete her residency in internal medicine at Greenwich Hospital Yale New Haven Health in 2015 and her fellowship in Hematology/Oncology at Scripps Clinics in San Diego in 2018. Dr. Malekirad decided to pursue medicine because she wanted to dedicate her life to alleviate pain and suffering in others. She loved the field of oncology because of its scientific aspect and fast pace in developing new diagnostic and treatment approaches. However, as a target of religious discrimination and persecutions, she was deprived of college education in her homeland in Iran. After immigrating to the United States, she finally found the opportunity to pursue her dreams.

Dr. Malekirad is triple board certified in internal medicine, hematology, and oncology. She treats all forms of blood disorders with specific interest in solid tumor malignancies including breast cancer, prostate cancer, testicular cancer, lung cancer, gastrointestinal cancers, skin cancers, cancers of head and neck, as well as all benign blood disorders.

My greatest satisfaction in work comes from spending time with my patients, to know them as a whole person, in the context of social and environmental factors, and providing them with knowledge about the specifics of their diseases to empower them to take control of their treatment, making informed decisions in a collaborative and interactive process.

Dr. Malekirad grew up in Iran and is fluent in Farsi. Outside of medicine, she enjoys spending time with family and friends, traveling, listening to music, and cooking.

Languages

English, Farsi

Provider Specialty

Hematology-Oncology, Hematology/Oncology

Areas of Care

Education

Medical School

University of Washington School of Medicine

2011

Internship Program - Internal Medicine

University of Vermont Medical Center

2012

Internship/Residency - Internal Medicine

Greenwich Hospital - Yale New Haven

2015

Fellowship Program - Hematology and Oncology

Scripps Clinic / Scripps Green Hospital

2018

Locations & Affiliations

Locations

MemorialCare Cancer Institute - Saddleback Medical Center (Medical Office Tower)

24411 Health Center Drive

Suite 620

Laguna Hills, CA

Office: 949-380-2670

Insurance

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Patient Reviews

4.9 out of 5
(440 Ratings)
Jun 30, 2026
Dorothy H.
Jun 25, 2026
Fred K.
Dr Melkinrad was very understanding, compassionate, professional and thorough. I am extremely satisfied and grateful to her.
Jun 25, 2026
Miles H.
Attentive, detailed, great dr.
Jun 25, 2026
Rosemarie M.
She’s very thorough
Jun 24, 2026
Jacqueline B.
Wonderful and compassionate Doctor!
Jun 24, 2026
Jodi B.
Dr. Malekirad is a very good doctor. She explains in great detail, never in a rush and answers my questions. Never have to wait
Jun 23, 2026
Pamela L.
Dr. Malekirad is very patient, caring and explains everything.
Jun 22, 2026
Carol R.
She is a great listener and amazingly smart and professional.
Jun 18, 2026
Ian B.
What a splendid discovery getting a chance to share time in the exam room with Dr. Jacqueline Malekirad. Very personable, very thorough, and a definitive caring persona.
Jun 17, 2026
Marlene R.
Good communication to patient.

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