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Availability last updated 08/04/2026

Healthcare specialist
4.8
(1024)
Dr. Behnam Khaleghi, MD Rheumatologist
28.9 mi
4.8 (1024)
25411 Cabot Road
Suite 112
Laguna Hills, CA 92653
+1 more location
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About Dr. Behnam Khaleghi, MD

Behnam Khaleghi, MD, is a board-certified rheumatologist who blends cutting-edge technology with comprehensive patient-oriented care and is honored to serve the communities of Orange and Laguna Hills, California, at Pacific Rheumatology Medical Center.

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.

Practice
Pacific Rheumatology Medical Center
Latest Review
“Son muy amables Es un servicio extraordinario El doctor y sus asistentes están muy calificados Tratan a los pacientes con mucho respetoM Y siempre están pendientes de la salud de cada paciente Estoy muy contenta de pertenecer como paciente del doctor Kalei”

Dr. Behnam Khaleghi, MD

Rheumatologist

25411 Cabot Road
Suite 112
Laguna Hills, CA 92653

4.8 (1024)
Gayle Kookootsedes, MD
5.0
(2)
Gayle Kookootsedes, MD Rheumatologist
28.9 mi
5.0 (2)
25411 Cabot Road Suite 109
Laguna Hills, CA 92653
About Gayle Kookootsedes, MD
Dr. Kookootsedes completed all of her undergraduate and medical training in California. She received a Bachelor of Arts degree a the University of California, Los Angeles where she enjoyed being the Class President of her sorority and cheerleading for the PAC-10 NCAA Football and Basketball teams. Go Bruins! Dr. Kookootsedes received her Doctor of Medicine degree from the University of Southern California where she graduated with highest distinction. During her training at USC, Dr. Kookootsedes was nominated as a member of the Alpha Omega Alpha National Honor Society and received an American Medical Women Association Achievement Award. She went on to complete her internal medicine residency and fellowship in rheumatology at UCLA. Dr. Kookootsedes is dedicated to providing top-notch care. She strives to practice by the principles echoed in the quote by William Osler, "The good physician treats the disease, the great physician treats the patient who has the disease."
Practice
Kookootsedes Medical PC
Latest Review
“Dr. Kookootsedes is a compassionate, extremely knowledgeable professional. She listens attentively and accurately assesses my issues and treats them accordingly. She does not hesitate to refer me to other competent specialists when necessary. I highly recommend her.”
Gayle Kookootsedes, MD

Gayle Kookootsedes, MD

Rheumatologist

25411 Cabot Road Suite 109
Laguna Hills, CA 92653

5.0 (2)
Healthcare specialist
Veena Katikineni Rheumatologist
38.2 mi
12677 Hesperia Road
Suite 140
Victorville, CA 92395

Veena Katikineni

Rheumatologist

12677 Hesperia Road
Suite 140
Victorville, CA 92395

Healthcare specialist
Emy Chen, MD Rheumatologist
38.7 mi
488 E Santa Clara St. Ste 305
Arcadia, CA 91006
+1 more location

Emy Chen, MD

Rheumatologist

488 E Santa Clara St. Ste 305
Arcadia, CA 91006

Healthcare specialist
Dr. Soon Min Tan, MD Rheumatologist
38.7 mi
488 E. Santa Clara St. Ste 305
Arcadia, CA 91006

Dr. Soon Min Tan, MD

Rheumatologist

488 E. Santa Clara St. Ste 305
Arcadia, CA 91006