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 - Present Los Angeles, California
Cedars-Sinai Medical Office Towers Private Practice, Cardiovascular Medicine and Lipidology	2021 - Present 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.

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.

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