Shalizeh Shokooh
M.D., F.A.C.C.
“There is no other profession like medicine that gives one the opportunity to improve the quality of life for others, and I am privileged to have this opportunity. My goal in medicine is to educate my patients in preventative medicine and to treat their medical problems so that they can enjoy a healthier, more fulfilling life.”
Credentials and Education
- Medical School: University of California, Irvine, CA
- Internship: University of California, San Diego, CA
- Residency: University of California, Irvine, CA Cardiology
- Fellowship: Harbor UCLA Medical Center, Torrance, CA
Board Certification
- Diplomate, American Board of Cardiovascular Disease
Professional Organizations & Directorships
- Fellow, American College of Cardiology
- Medical Director, Women’s Health Center St. Josephs Hospital
- President of AHA Board of Directors, Orange County Chapter
- Chief of Cardiology Division, St. Joseph’s Hospital
Research, Principal Investigator, SJH
- TRA-CER: Acute Coronary Syndrome Study
Books, Publications
- Women and Heart Disease an Epidemic, Co-Author
- Electron Beam Tomography and Angiography: Sex Differences, American Heart Journal
Special Interests
Women & Heart Disease, Preventive Cardiology, Valvular Heart Disease, Congenital Heart Disease, Transesophageal Echocardiography
Family and Hobbies
My husband and I have three children. We enjoy traveling and having adventures together. Personally, I enjoy exercising, crafts, good books and working in my English garden.
Languages
English, Farsi