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 & Affiliations

Locations

Insurance

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Patient Reviews

4.9 out of 5
(369 Ratings)
Apr 11, 2026
Frances S.
Dr. Farhadi is brilliant and knows exactly what to ask and how to help me with my health issues. I have seen him since 2018 when Ireceived stellar recommendations from a friend and two family members.
Apr 3, 2026
Joy W.
Dr Farhadi is amazing! He listens and asks questions and really seems to care about his patients!
Apr 1, 2026
Kent C.
Dr. Farhadi is very professional.
Mar 12, 2026
Lisa L.
Great patient care
Mar 5, 2026
Minoo S.
Great experience
Mar 4, 2026
Terry M.
Mar 4, 2026
Peninnah N.
Feb 26, 2026
Louis A.
Caring, most-competent and versed in his specialty, and easy to communicate with on every level. *****
Feb 26, 2026
Edward H.
100% excellent and professional medical services provided by Dr Fahardi.
Feb 25, 2026
Leng T.
Dr. Ashkan Farhadi is excellent. His bedside manner is amazing—he truly listens and makes me feel heard. I always feel like he has my best interest at heart and genuinely wants to ensure I’m receiving the best possible care. I never feel rushed, and he takes the time to explain things clearly. I highly recommend him.

Source: Reviews are aggregated from third-party review sites such as Facebook, Google, HealthGrades, RepuGen, Vitals, WebMD, and Yelp.