About Me

Behnam Khaleghi, MD, is a board-certified rheumatologist who blends cutting-edge technology with comprehensive patient-oriented care.

Dr. Khaleghi earned his medical degree at Shahid Beheshti University in Tehran, one of the most prestigious academic institutions in Iran. He went on to complete his internship and residency in internal medicine at St. Barnabas Hospital in the Bronx, New York. Then, he performed a rheumatology fellowship at Cooper University Hospital in Camden, New Jersey.

In addition to English, Dr. Khaleghi is fluent in Farsi. His special interests are adult rheumatic diseases, including arthritis, lupus, and osteoporosis. He’s invested in continuous learning and moving medicine forward.

By offering the most current and state-of-the-art therapies and services, including regenerative medicine, Dr. Khaleghi ensures his patients have access to the highest level of patient care. He also considers serving people to be a privilege and spends as much time as necessary listening to his patients.

Languages

English, Farsi

Provider Specialty

Rheumatology

Education

Medical Education

Shahid Beheshti University

Internship

St. Barnabas Hospital

Residency

St. Barnabas Hospital

Fellowship

Cooper University Hospital

Locations & Affiliations

Locations

Pacific Rheumatology Medical Center

1422 Edinger Ave., Suite 130

Tustin, CA

Office: (714) 628-9342

Pacific Rheumatology Medical Center

25411 Cabot Rd., Suite 112

Laguna Hills, CA

Office: (714) 628-9342

Insurances Accepted

Aetna Commercial HMO
Anthem Commercial HMO
BlueShield Commercial HMO
Cigna Commercial HMO
Health Net Commercial HMO
UHC Commercial HMO
Anthem Vivity HMO
BlueShield Trio Commercial HMO
Aetna Medicare Advantage HMO
BlueShield Medicare Advantage HMO
Health Net Medicare Advantage HMO
Humana Medicare Advantage HMO
SCAN Medicare Advantage HMO
UHC AARP Medicare Advantage HMO
Aetna Commercial HMO (GNP)
Cigna Value/Select HMO (GNP)
Cigna Value/Select HMO (GNP)
UHC Harmony Commercial HMO
Cigna Value/Select HMO (GNP)
Clever Care Medicare Advantage HMO
BlueShield Commercial HMO (GNP)
UHC AARP Medicare Advantage HMO (GNP)
Aetna Medicare Advantage HMO (GNP)
BlueShield Trio Commercial HMO (GNP)
Anthem Pathway HMO (GNP)
UHC Commercial HMO (GNP)
BlueShield Medicare Advantage HMO (GNP)
Cigna Value/Select HMO
Anthem Pathway HMO
Humana Medicare Advantage HMO (GNP)
Humana Medicare Advantage HMO (GNP)
Alignment Medicare Advantage HMO
SCAN Medicare Advantage HMO (GNP)
Health Net Commercial HMO (GNP)
Anthem Commercial HMO (GNP)
Cigna Commercial HMO (GNP)
Anthem Vivity HMO (GNP)