Elham Arghami
Assistant Clinical Professor, Family Medicine
School of Medicine
School of Medicine
M.D., Family Medicine/Geriatric Medicine
University of California, Irvine
Practice: SeniorHealth Center
Bldg. 25, Pav IV, Rt. 208
101 The City Drive S. Mail Code: 1150
Orange, CA 92868
Practice: SeniorHealth Center
Bldg. 25, Pav IV, Rt. 208
101 The City Drive S. Mail Code: 1150
Orange, CA 92868
Research Interests
Elderly Care
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Short Biography
Dr. Elham Arghami is an Assistant Clinical Professor in the Department of Family Medicine, Division of Geriatric Medicine and Gerontology at the University of California, Irvine. She is board certified in family medicine and geriatric medicine with an interest in inclusive and equitable care for diverse geriatric patients. She currently practices at UC Irvine’s renown Senior-Health Center and at the Laguna Hills Specialty Clinic where she delivers expert primary care for older adults focusing on the core 4Ms for healthy aging—What Matters Most; Mobility; Mind and Medication.
Dr. Arghami served an Attending Physician and Clinical Medical Director of the PACE Center (Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly) in Garden Grove where she managed the comprehensive care of older adults to maximize their living in the community. She is an active medical educator supporting medical students, residents and fellows to gain competencies in geriatric care. Dr. Arghami researches multidisciplinary approaches to Quality Improvements in geriatric care including fall prevention, cognitive and functional assessments, and medication management to prevent polypharmacy.
Dr. Arghami received her MD from the University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran. She completed her Residency in Family Medicine at the University of West Virginia, and her Fellowship in Geriatric Medicine at the Loyola University-Edward Hines, Jr. VA in Chicago.
Dr. Arghami served an Attending Physician and Clinical Medical Director of the PACE Center (Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly) in Garden Grove where she managed the comprehensive care of older adults to maximize their living in the community. She is an active medical educator supporting medical students, residents and fellows to gain competencies in geriatric care. Dr. Arghami researches multidisciplinary approaches to Quality Improvements in geriatric care including fall prevention, cognitive and functional assessments, and medication management to prevent polypharmacy.
Dr. Arghami received her MD from the University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran. She completed her Residency in Family Medicine at the University of West Virginia, and her Fellowship in Geriatric Medicine at the Loyola University-Edward Hines, Jr. VA in Chicago.
Publications
Comparison of Effectiveness of Lecturing and Self-learning on Knowledge of Participants in Training Courses of Management of the Patients with Suicidal Thoughts. Horizons of Medical Education Development(HMED). 2011 Jun; 4(3): 55-60.
Accuracy Rate for Clinical Diagnosis of Dermatofibroma in Patients Referred to Dermatology and Pathology Department of Emam Reza Hospital. Medical Journal of Mashhad University of Medical Sciences. 2010 Apr; 53(1): 43-47. Available at:
National PACE Association (NPA) Conference, Portland, Oregon
10/2018, Poster Presentation: Multidisciplinary Approach For Fall Prevention in Older Adults.
10/2018, Poster Presentation: Multidisciplinary Approach For Fall Prevention in Older Adults.
Patient Attitudes and participation in Co-Washing in an outpatient clinic before and after a prompt. Annals of family medicine journal,10/2016 http://www.annfammed.org/content/15/2/155.full
Graduate Programs
Family Practice
Geriatric Medicine (FP)
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Last updated
11/01/2021
11/01/2021