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 - Orange Coast Medical Center (Health and Wellness Pavilion)

18035 Brookhurst Street

Suite 2100

Fountain Valley, CA

Office: (877) 696-3622

MemorialCare Medical Group - Irvine (Barranca)

4050 Barranca Pkwy Ste 170

Irvine, CA

Office: (877) 696-3622

Insurances Accepted

Aetna Commercial HMO
Anthem Commercial HMO
BlueShield Commercial HMO
Cigna Commercial HMO
Health Net Commercial HMO
UHC Commercial HMO
Anthem Vivity HMO
Anthem Pathway HMO
BlueShield Trio Commercial 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
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)
Aetna Commercial HMO (GNP)
Anthem Commercial HMO (GNP)
BlueShield Commercial HMO (GNP)
Cigna Commercial HMO (GNP)
Health Net Commercial HMO (GNP)
UHC Commercial HMO (GNP)
Anthem Vivity HMO (GNP)
Anthem Pathway HMO (GNP)
BlueShield Trio Commercial HMO (GNP)
Cigna Value/Select HMO (GNP)
UHC Harmony Commercial HMO (GNP)
Aetna Medicare Advantage HMO (GNP)
BlueShield Medicare Advantage HMO (GNP)
Humana Medicare Advantage HMO (GNP)
SCAN Medicare Advantage HMO (GNP)
UHC AARP Medicare Advantage HMO (GNP)
Aetna Commercial HMO (EMG)
Anthem Commercial HMO (EMG)
BlueShield Commercial HMO (EMG)
Cigna Commercial HMO (EMG)
Health Net Commercial HMO (EMG)
UHC Commercial HMO (EMG)
BlueShield Medicare Advantage HMO (EMG)
Humana Medicare Advantage HMO (EMG)
SCAN Medicare Advantage HMO (EMG)
UHC AARP Medicare Advantage HMO (EMG)
Alignment Medicare Advantage HMO (GNP)
UHC AARP Medicare Advantage HMO (EMG)
Alignment Medicare Advantage HMO (GNP)
UHC AARP Medicare Advantage HMO (EMG)
Clever Care Medicare Advantage HMO