Summary

Behnoosh Afghani, M.D. is board certified by the American Academy of Pediatrics in both Pediatrics and Pediatric Infectious Diseases. She received her medical degree from the University of Southern California, followed by residency training in pediatrics at University of California Irvine. Dr. Afghani completed fellowship training in pediatric infectious diseases at the University of California Irvine/Miller Children's Hospital. Dr. Afghani is a Clinical Professor in Pediatrics at the UC Irvine School of Medicine and a member of the Hospitalist Division. She is the Founder and Director of the Center for Future Health Professionals at UC Irvine.

Quick Facts

  • 37 years of experience
  • 44 insurance plans accepted
  • Uc Irvine Medical Center
  • 3 specialties
  • 6 areas of expertise
  • 3 board certifications
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 6 office locations
  • Female

Office Locations

Dr. Behnoosh Afghani has 6 locations

Uci Medical Center

101 The City Dr SOrange, CA 92868

Dr. Behnoosh Afghani

101 The City Dr S Bldg 22COrange, CA 92868

Saint Joseph Hospital Orange

1100 W Stewart DrOrange, CA 92868

Choc Childrens Hospital At Orange

1201 W La Veta AveOrange, CA 92868

Chapman Medical Center Inc

2601 E Chapman AveOrange, CA 92869

Healthbridge Childrens Hospital Orange

393 S Tustin StOrange, CA 92866

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Dr. Behnoosh Afghani, MDDr. Tamar HeislerDr. Tracy Ching-Hue BurtonDr. Juan Pablo Caeiro
PediatricsPediatricsPediatricsInfectious Disease
Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients
37 Years of Experience 18 Years of Experience 18 Years of Experience 36 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option Virtual Visit Available Virtual Visit Available No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English Speaks Chinese, Spanish Speaks English
Orange , CAFranklin , TNFranklin , TNLos Angeles , CA
Med School: Keck School Of Medicine Of The University Of Southern California Med School: Sackler School of Medicine -- Tel-Aviv University Med School: University Of Alabama School Of Medicine Med School: Universidad Nacional De Cordoba Facultad De Ciencias Medicas
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Behnoosh Afghani

  • Aetna
  • Aetna - HMO
  • AlphaCare
  • AltaMed Senior BuenaCare (PACE)
  • AmeriGroup
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA - HMO
  • Blue Shield of California
  • Blue Shield of California - HMO
  • Bright Health
  • CalOptima
  • CalOptima - Medicaid (Managed)
  • CHAMPVA
  • Cigna
  • EmblemHealth
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care)
  • GEHA
  • GEMCare Health Plan
  • Health Alliance - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Health Net
  • Health Net - HMO
  • HealthSmart
  • Humana
  • Humana - HMO
  • Inland Empire Health Plan
  • Kaiser Permanente
  • L.A. Care Health Plan
  • L.A. Care Health Plan - HMO
  • L.A. Care Health Plan - Medicaid (Managed)
  • L.A. Care Health Plan - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Magellan Health
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Meritain Health
  • Molina Healthcare
  • Molina Healthcare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Nippon Life Benefits
  • Optum Health
  • Santa Clara Family Health Plan - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Tricare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - HMO
  • UnitedHealthcare - PPO

Medical Specialties

Dr. Behnoosh Afghani has the following 3 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Behnoosh Afghani has the following 6 areas of expertise

  • Chest Pain
  • Gastrointestinal Bleeding
  • Hospital Medicine
  • Infectious Disease
  • Meningitis
  • Pneumonia

Certifications, License, & Education

37 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, California, 2026, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

Uc Irvine Medical Center

Medical School

Keck School Of Medicine Of The University Of Southern CaliforniaGraduated in 1989

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Frequently Asked Questions

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Which hospitals is Dr. Behnoosh Afghani affiliated with?
Dr. Behnoosh Afghani is affiliated with Uci Medical Center.
Where is Dr. Behnoosh Afghani's office located?
Dr. Behnoosh Afghani's office is located at 101 The City Dr S, Orange, CA, 92868.

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