About Me

Dr. Babak Firoozi is a board-certified gastroenterologist who sees a broad range of patients with gastrointestinal and liver conditions.  Dr. Firoozi received his medical degree from Rutgers-New Jersey Medical School in Newark, New Jersey.  He completed his internal medicine residency and chief residency at Rutgers-New Jersey Medical School University Hospital and East Orange VA Hospital. He then completed a fellowship in gastroenterology at NYU Langone Medical Center-Bellevue Hospital-Manhattan VA Hospital. Dr. Firoozi is board certified in gastroenterology.

His practice includes general gastroenterology with interests in GERD, peptic ulcer disease, colorectal cancer screening, IBS, IBD, viral hepatitis, and fatty liver disease. His clinical interests include hepatobiliary disease, liver disease, and IBD.

In addition to upper endoscopy and colonoscopy, Dr. Firoozi has specialized training in capsule endoscopy, ambulatory pH testing, esophageal manometry, endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP), and enteral stents (esophageal, gastroduodenal, colon).

Originally from New Jersey, Dr. Firoozi and his family have lived in Orange County for the last 12 years.  In his free time, he enjoys mountain biking, golf, skiing, and going on vacations with his wife and 3 young children.

Dr. Firoozi is an active member of the American College of Gastroenterology (ACG), American Gastroenterological Association (AGA), and the American Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (ASGE).

Areas of interest:
  • GERD
  • Colon Cancer Screening and Surveillance
  • IBS
  • IBD
  • Viral Hepatitis
  • Liver Disease
  • Cirrhosis Management
  • Hepatobiliary Disease
  • Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatoscopy (ERCP)
  • Endoluminal Stenting
  • Capsule Endoscopy
  • Esophageal Manometry
Languages

English, Farsi

Provider Specialty

Gastroenterology

Areas of Care

Conditions
  • Inflammatory Bowel Disease
  • Irritable Bowel Syndrome
  • Colorectal Cancer
  • Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)

Education

Medical Education

Rutgers-New Jersey Medical School, Newark, NJ

Residency and Internship

Rutgers-New Jersey Medical School University Hospital and East Orange VA Hospital

Fellowship - Gastroenterology

NYU Langone Medical Center-Bellevue Hospital-Manhattan VA Hospital

Locations & Affiliations

Locations

MemorialCare Medical Group - Irvine (Barranca) Suite 200

4050 Barranca Parkway, Suite 200

Irvine, CA

Office: 949-551-1090

Insurances Accepted

Aetna Commercial HMO
Anthem Commercial HMO
BlueShield Commercial HMO
Cigna Commercial HMO
Health Net Commercial HMO
UHC Commercial HMO
MemorialCare Select Health Plan
Anthem Vivity HMO
Anthem Pathway HMO
Cigna Value/Select HMO
UHC Harmony 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 Whole Health ACO
Boeing MemorialCare Health Alliance ACO
MemorialCare Direct
Centivo(ACO)
Aetna PPO
Anthem PPO
Blue Shield PPO
Cigna PPO
Health Net PPO
Humana PPO
MultiPlan/PHCS
United HealthCare PPO
TriCare West(HN)/TriWest Healthcare(BSC)
FirstHealth(PPO)
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