About

Ashkan Farhadi, MD, is a highly regarded and experienced Board Certified gastroenterologist. He has a Master’s degree in Clinical Research and is a senior member of the American College of Gastroenterology. He has extensive experience as a researcher and professor at several major universities. Before joining MemorialCare, he was a clinical faculty at Rush University in Chicago, where he focused his clinical and research interests on common gastrointestinal problems, namely Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) and Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD). He currently serves as the Director of Digestive Disease Center at MemorialCare Medical Group and volunteer faculty at the University of California, Irvine, where he teaches in the Gastroenterology Fellowship program. He is affiliated with Orange Coast Memorial Medical Center (OCMMC).

Dr. Farhadi has written, either solo or as part of a team, over 100 papers, articles and abstracts for various medical publications and journals. Additionally, he is the author of several books on Dynamic Diet, Positive Psychology and IBS that have been widely accepted and translated into five different languages. Dr. Farhadi holds six U.S. patents with six more pending, all for items designed to improve care.

Outside of medicine, Dr. Farhadi enjoys hiking, photography and spending time with his wife and children.

As a specialist, Dr. Farhadi may not be selected as a primary care physician. Accepts patients age 18 and over.

Languages

English, Farsi

Provider Specialty

Gastroenterology

Education

Medical School

Shiraz University Faculty of Medicine

1989

Internship Program - Internal Medicine

Rush University Medical Center

2003

Residency Program - Internal Medicine

Rush University Medical Center

2004

Fellowship Program - Gastroenterology

Rush University Medical Center

2005

Locations

Insurance

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Patient Reviews

4.9 out of 5
(378 Ratings)
Dec 3, 2025
Robert B.
Nov 27, 2025
Barbara D.
Nov 24, 2025
Parirokh N.
Nov 17, 2025
Vicki S.
Dr. Farsi listened to my symptoms and asked pertinent questions. I left with answers to my concerns.
Nov 5, 2025
Sherry W.
He was straight to the point. I appreciated that he reviewed my records and was ready. He made a plan and we are going forward. Truly appreciate the time he took to see me.
Nov 5, 2025
Marcella N.
Dr. Farhadi was calm and seemed familiar with my case. He understood what I was trying to say and responded in a calm and very informed manner. I love that he proceeded carefully, thoroughly and answered questions positively and completely. He knew me better than I knew myself. He told me “You will be fine” and I believed him. Excellent physician.
Oct 20, 2025
Brian M.
The staff and the doctor were great
Oct 20, 2025
Brian M.
Oct 16, 2025
cammy c.
Doctor Farhadi was very professional and had wonderful energy at the same time. He gave me all the information I needed in a timely manner. My appointment was at 4:20, and he came in at 4:20. I appreciate doctors who keep time well and care for their patients at the same time. Would highly recommend Dr. Farhadi.
Sep 25, 2025
Ed D.

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