Portrait of Dr. Ghalichi

MOHAMMAD GHALICHI, M.D.

Dr. Ghalichi runs a practice specializing in cardiovascular medicine and longevity, characterized by an integrative and personalized approach. This typically encompasses an advanced cardiac risk assessment, which may include genetic testing and family history analysis, cardiac and vascular imaging, and advanced lipid testing, surpassing the standard of care found in most settings. Dr. Ghalichi formulates highly personalized treatment plans with the ultimate goal of enhancing both the quality and quantity of life for patients.

In treatment, Dr. Ghalichi integrates nutrition science and lifestyle modifications, aiming to reduce reliance on medications and reverse risk factors closely linked to cardiac health.

Dr. Ghalichi is also double board-certified in Internal Medicine, providing comprehensive long-term primary care for motivated patients interested in longevity. His practice focuses on cancer early detection and the prevention of chronic disease.

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Work Experience

Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
Staff, Division of Cardiology
2021 - Current
Los Angeles, California
Cedars-Sinai Medical Office Towers
Private Practice, Cardiovascular Medicine and Lipidology
2021 - Current
Los Angeles, California
The Texas Heart Institute
Staff, Division of Cardiovascular Medicine
2014 - 2020
Houston, Texas
Baylor St. Luke's Medical Center
Staff, Division of Cardiovascular Medicine
Clinical Instructor, Baylor College of Medicine
2014 - 2020
Houston, Texas
The Kelsey-Seybold Clinic
Staff, Division of Cardiovascular Medicine
Director of Echocardiography Laboratory, 20 Clinics over Houston
2014 - 2020
Houston, Texas
MD Anderson Cancer Center
Fellow, Division of Cardiovascular Medicine
2010 - 2013
Houston, Texas
Memorial Hermann Heart & Vascular Institute
Fellow, Division of Cardiovascular Medicine
2010 - 2013
Houston, Texas
LAC + USC Medical Center
Resident, Department of Medicine
2006 - 2010
Los Angeles, California

Education and Training

Medical School University of Texas Medical School
M.D.
2002 - 2006
San Antonio, Texas
Residency University of Southern California
Internal Medicine
2006 - 2009
Los Angeles, California
Fellowship University of Southern California
Cardiac & Vascular Imaging
2009 - 2010
Los Angeles, California
Fellowship University of Texas/Texas Medical Center
Cardiovascular Medicine
2010 - 2013
Houston, Texas

Awards

Selected as a Top Cardiologist in Houston, Texas by the International Association of Cardiologists (IAC) 2018
Biography listed in The Leading Physicians of the World recognizing Doctors of Excellence 2018
Achievement of Recognition for Delivery of Quality Cardiovascular and Stroke Care, National Committee for Quality Assurance 2017 - 2020
Cardiac Imaging Outstanding Fellow Award, MD Anderson Cancer Center 2012
Tubau Fellowship Grant, University of Southern California 2009
Intern-of-the-Year, University of Southern California Department of Medicine 2006 - 2007
Richard B. Grant, Jr. Scholarship for academic excellence 2001

Research and Publications

Lee MS, Narayanan M, Rafie R, Qamruddin S, Bamba A, Stek A, Ghalichi M, Daneshvar S, Theraja N, Yadegarova L, Elkayam U, Naqvi TZ. Assessment of Cardiac Structure and Function by Three-Dimensional Echocardiography in Healthy Pregnant Women. Am Soc Echocardiogr 2013.
• Abstract presentation at conference.
Narayanan M, Qamruddin S, Lee MS, Bamba A, Stek A, Rafie R, Ghalichi M, Daneshvar S, Yadegarova L, Elkayam U, Naqvi TZ. Correlates of Echo Doppler Changes During Normal Pregnancy. Am Soc Echocardiogr 2013.
• Abstract presentation at conference.
Higgins JP, Ali A, Filsoof DM. Cardiology: Clinical Questions. New York: McGraw-Hill, 2012. Print.
• Senior Editor of this book
Ghalichi M, Ozhand A, Razavi P, Ranjan R, Mo V, Naqvi TZ. Left Ventricular Diastolic Dysfunction Should Be Routinely Evaluated in Patients Referred for Stress Echocardiography. J Am Coll Cardiol. 2011;57 E859.
• Poster presentation: American College of Cardiology annual conference, New Orleans, April 2011
O'Connell C, Razavi P, Ghalichi M, Boyle S, Vasan S, Mark L, Caton A, Duddalwar V, Boswell W, Grabow K, Liebman HA. Unsuspected Pulmonary Emboli Adversely Impact Survival in Patients with Cancer Undergoing Routine Staging Multi-row Detector Computed Tomography Scanning. J Thromb Haemost 2011; 9: 305-11.
Thara E, Thareja N, Ghalichi M, Naqvi TZ, Rahimtoola SH. Football Left Atrium. AM J Med. 2010;123:e3-4.
Naqvi TZ, Rafie R, Ghalichi M. Real-Time 3D TEE for the Diagnosis of Right-Sided Endocarditis in Patients with Prosthetic Devices. J Am Coll Cardiol Img. 2010;3;325-327.
Ghalichi MS, Sarma RJ, Ismael N. A Ventricular Septum Filleted Down the Middle. Echocardiography. 2009; 26: 469-70.
O'Connell CL, Ghalichi M, Boyle S, Vasan S, Boswell W, Razavi P, Grabow K, Mark L, Caton A, Liebman H. Unsuspected Pulmonary Emboli Identified on Routine Cancer Staging MDCT Scans: Impact on Cancer Survival. Blood 2008:112;3818.
O'Connell C, Mark L, Boswell W, Boyle S, Vasan S, Ghalichi M, Liebman HA. Outcomes in cancer patients with unsuspected pulmonary emboli found on staging CT scans. Thrombosis Research. 2007; 120: S176.
• Poster presentation: The International Conference on Thrombosis and Hemostasis Issues in Cancer in Bergamo, Italy October 2007