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Dr. Amir Rafizad, MD

Dr. Amir Rafizad, MD

Pain Medicine*
30+ years of experience

Dr. Amir Rafizad, MD is a pain medicine physician in Irvine, CA and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Tehran University Of Medical Sciences, Faculty Of Medicine in 1992. He is affiliated with Hoag Hospital Newport Beach. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

3.5 Star Rating
Based on 31 reviews 3.5 Star Rating (31 reviews)

Practice

113 Waterworks Way Ste 345 Irvine, CA 92618
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Dr. Rafizad's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Rafizad

3.5

31 ratings, 6 with a written review
5 Star
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4 Star
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3 Star
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2 Star
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1 Star
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
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Nov 22, 2024
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Karen Katz – Dec 18, 2020
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What went well
  • Explained conditions well
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Staff wasn't friendly
4 people found this helpful
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Jonathan Lambrose in Irvine , CA – Jul 27, 2018
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
7 people found this helpful
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Polly G in Mission Viejo, CA – Oct 01, 2016
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Michael Tarpey in Newport Beach, CA – Sep 26, 2016
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What went well
  • Explained conditions well
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Staff wasn't friendly
5 people found this helpful
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Long Beach, CA – Sep 19, 2016
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About Me

care philosophy

Dr. Rafizad has completed specific ACGME accredited fellowships in Pain Management with board certification in both anesthesiology and pain medicine. He is uniquely qualified to provide the safest, most innovative, and most effective treatment...read more

biography

Dr. Amir Rafizad is a skilled, compassionate pain management specialist offering state-of-the-art care for the relief of acute and chronic pain in patients throughout the Irvine, CA region. At Pain Care Providers, Dr. Rafizad offers individualized...read more
  • Pain Medicine

  • Anesthesiology

  • Pain Medicine Anesthesiology

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  • Academic Faculty

  • Private Practice - Group/partnership

  • Ucla Medical Center

    Fellowship Hospital, 2004
  • John H Stroger Jr Hospital Of Cook County

    Internship Hospital, 2000
  • Tehran University Of Medical Sciences, Faculty Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1992
  • Tehran University Of Medical Sciences

    Undergraduate School, 1988
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Anesthesiology®
Anesthesiology
Pain Medicine
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  • English

  • Arabic

  • Persian

  • The Anatomy of the Saphenous Nerve below the Knee, 2003

  • Bilateral Brachial Plexus Block (Case Report), 2004

  • Pain Medicine: A Comprehensive Review., 2004

  • The supraclavicular block with a nerve stimulator: to decrease or not to decrease, that is the question., 2004

  • Chief Resident, 7/2002-6/2

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Locations

Practice

Pain Care Providers Surgery Center113 Waterworks Way Ste 345 Irvine, CA 92618
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Practice

Office18035 Brookhurst St Ste 1700 Fountain Valley, CA 92708
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Beverly Orthopedic Laboratory Inc801 N Tustin Ave Ste 203 Santa Ana, CA 92705
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Practice

Greater Los Angeles HCS11301 Wilshire Blvd Los Angeles, CA 90073
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Hoag Hospital Newport Beach

    1 Hoag Dr
    Newport Beach, CA 92663
    Recipient of 8
    hospital awards

    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024, 2023, 2022)

    Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

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    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    86%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    2% higher than the national average

    82%
    Patients would recommend the hospital to friends and family

    17% higher than the national average

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