Alireza Parhizgar
Department of Emergency Medicine, Division of Internal Medicine
Present Title & Affiliation
Primary Appointment
Assistant professor, Department of Emergency Medicine, Division of Internal Medicine, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas
Assistant Professor, Department of Hospital Medicine, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX
Dual/Joint/Adjunct Appointment
Assistant Professor, Department of Hospital Medicine, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX
Education & Training
Degree-Granting Education
| 1998 | Shiraz University of Medical Sciences School of Medicine, Shiraz, IR, MD |
Postgraduate Training
| 2004-2007 | Clinical Internship, Internal Medicine, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, Houston, Texas |
| 2004-2007 | Clinical Residency, Internal Medicine, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, Houston, Texas |
Licenses & Certifications
| 2024 | DEA |
| 2023 | ACLS |
| 2009 | Texas Medical License |
| 2007 | Florida Medical Board License |
| 2007 | California Medical Board License |
| 2007 | American Board of Medicine |
| 2007 | American Board of Internal Medicine |
Experience & Service
Faculty Academic Appointments
Assistant Professor, Department of Hospital Medicine, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX, 2009 - 2023
Staff Physician, Kaiser Permanente Medical Group, Hayward, CA, 2007 - 2009
Other Professional Positions
Physical Therapy Aide Instructor, St. Joseph Career Education Institute, Houston, TX, 2002 - 2004
Staff Physician, Marvdasht Private Care Clinic, Shiraz, 1999 - 2002
Honors & Awards
| 2006 | Best PGY II Resident of the Year Award, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center |
| 2005 | First Place for Outstanding Research of the Year Award, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center |
| 2002 | Medical Council Organization Award, Marvdasht Private Care Clinic |
| 1995 - 1998 | Dean’s List, School of Medicine, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences |
| 1991 - 1998 | Government Scholarship, School of Medicine, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences |
Professional Memberships
Selected Publications
Peer-Reviewed Articles
- Ayush Gandhi, Nilay Bhatt, Parhizgar A. Comparative Renal Safety of Tirzepatide and Semaglutide: An FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS)—Disproportionality Study, 2025. e-Pub 2025.
- Seyed Ahmad Raeissadat, Ali Nazari Nodoushan, Parhizgar A, Elahe Keshavarzic Physical Medicine, Davood Khavari Ardestani. Mechanisms and Clinical Applications of Ozone Therapy in Musculoskeletal and Spinal Disorders: A Comprehensive Review, 2025. e-Pub 2025.
- Seyed Ahmad Raeissadat, Marzieh Shakoori, Hadi Esmaily, Mohsen Cheraghi, Mohammadreza Omid Zohor, Seyyede Elahe Mousavikhah, Parhizgar A, Saeed Mohammad Soleymani. Ultrasound-Guided High Molecular Weight Hyaluronic Acid Injection for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome: A Randomized Controlled Trial 12(3), 2025. e-Pub 2025.
- Sharifi M, Parhizgar A, Gupta P, Mehdipour M, Emrani F, Baldwin D. Is transesophageal echocardiography necessary before D.C. cardioversion in patients with a normal transthoracic echocardiogram?. Echocardiography 24(4):397-400, 2007. e-Pub 2007. PMID: 17381649.
- Sharifi M, Parhizger A, Emrani F, Mehdipour M, Hodge M, Neckels B. Percutaneous Balloon Aortic Valvuloplasty: A New Look at an Old Procedure: A Case Report. Sage Journals Angiology 57(6):671-732, 2007. e-Pub 2007.
- Kumar PV, Omrani GH, Saberfirouzi M, Arshadi C, Arjmand F, Parhizgar A. Kala-azar: liver fine needle aspiration findings in 23 cases presenting with a fever of unknown origin. Acta Cytol 40(2):263-8, 1996. e-Pub 1996. PMID: 8629409.
Abstracts
- Sharifi M, Parhizger A, Emrani F, Mehdipour M, Hodge M, Neckels B. Percutaneous Balloon Aortic Valvuloplasty: A New Look at an Old Procedure: A Case Report. Sage Journals Angiology 57(6):671-732, 2006. e-Pub 2006.
Patient Reviews
CV information above last modified March 30, 2026