About

Dr. Babaknia's genuine interest in helping others and his desire to heal people led him to the medical field. He is a family medicine physician and currently an Assistant Clinical Professor at the University of California, Irvine.

Leisure time finds Dr. Babaknia playing tennis, swimming, gardening, cooking, and just being with his family. He is a three-time Physician of Excellence honoree by the Orange County Medical Association.

 

Languages

English, Farsi

Provider Specialty

Family Medicine, Primary Care

Areas of Care

Education

Medical School

Tehran University School of Medical Sciences

1978

Internship Program - Family Medicine

University of California - Irvine Medical Center

1987

Residency Program - Family Medicine

University of California - Irvine Medical Center

1990

Locations & Affiliations

Locations

Insurance

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Patient Reviews

5.0 out of 5
(500 Ratings)
Aug 10, 2026
Marcelo Q.
I had a great experience during my physical today. Dr. Babaknia was highly professional, thorough, and explained everything very clearly. Highly recommend
Aug 10, 2026
Steven O.
Very clear and friendly.
Aug 10, 2026
Mercedes B.
Aug 3, 2026
Edy G.
He takes the time to explain and educate you. I am glad to have found him.
Jul 30, 2026
Alaudina B.
Professional and kind staff, and Dr. Babaknia is always ready to answer all my questions.
Jul 21, 2026
Josephine H.
Very thorough checks everything pleasant
Jul 16, 2026
Grayson C.
An experienced, engaging doctor. Had a great first visit with Dr. Babaknia, thank you MemorialCare. 10 our of 10!
Jul 14, 2026
Michael B.
Jul 10, 2026
Ramon D.
Jul 9, 2026
Ramin R.
Dr. Babaknia has been my primary care physician at MemorialCare for the past 30 years. Over that time, he has taken the time to truly get to know me as a person, not just as a patient. He looks beyond the symptoms to understand the underlying causes of a condition and always provides thoughtful, compassionate care.For me, trust is the cornerstone of great medical care, and Dr. Babaknia has earned that trust completely. Knowing that he understands my medical history and genuinely cares about my well-being gives me tremendous confidence. In fact, I often prefer to see him rather than a specialist because I know he sees the whole picture, not just one aspect of my health.I feel very fortunate to have had Dr. Babaknia as my physician for so many years, and I highly recommend him to anyone looking for a knowledgeable, caring, and dedicated doctor.

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