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Sam Pourbabak

Endocrinology

Sam Pourbabak, MD

Director, Thyroid and Adrenal Diseases Clinic

Lake Forest, CA

Dr. Sam Pourbabak, MD, is a board-certified endocrinologist specializing in diabetes and metabolism, with a focus on thyroid and adrenal diseases, diabetes mellitus, lipid metabolism disorders, obesity and related conditions, and osteoporosis. As director of the Thyroid and Adrenal Diseases Clinic at South County Kidney & Endocrine Center in Laguna Hills, CA, he oversees management of these disorders and performs procedures such as diabetes counseling more frequently than peers. He demonstrates

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Credentials

Board Certifications

  • Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism (American Board of Internal Medicine)
  • Internal Medicine (American Board of Internal Medicine)
  • Diabetes, Metabolism & Endocrinology

Education & Training

  • Harbor-UCLA Medical Center — Fellowship, Endocrinology, Diabetes, and Metabolism
  • University of Massachusetts Medical Center — Residency
  • University of New Mexico School of Medicine — Residency
  • Tehran University School of Medical Sciences — M.D.
  • Iran University of Medical Sciences — Medical Degree

Years in Practice

25+ years

Recognition & Leadership

Leadership Roles

  • Director, Thyroid and Adrenal Diseases Clinic

Clinical Focus

Thyroid DisordersAdrenal DisordersLipid Disorders

Insurance(s) Accepted

90 Degree BenefitsASR Health BenefitsAetnaAllegiance Health PlansAmbetter

Please verify your coverage with the provider — plan participation can change.

Practice Details

Hospital Affiliations

  • MemorialCare Saddleback Medical Center
  • Providence Mission Hospital Mission Viejo
  • South County Kidney & Endocrine Center
  • Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian

Languages

English, Persian, French

Conditions Dr. Pourbabak treats

Insurance accepted

Frequently asked

Does Dr. Pourbabak accept 90 Degree Benefits insurance?
Sam Pourbabak's public profile lists 90 Degree Benefits, ASR Health Benefits, and Aetna plus 32 more health plans as accepted plans. Plan participation can change — confirm directly with the practice before your visit.
Where does Dr. Pourbabak practice?
Sam Pourbabak practices in Lake Forest, CA with hospital affiliations including MemorialCare Saddleback Medical Center, Providence Mission Hospital Mission Viejo, and South County Kidney & Endocrine Center.
What conditions does Dr. Pourbabak treat?
Published profile data lists clinical focus areas including Thyroid Disorders, Adrenal Disorders, and Lipid Disorders.
How long has Dr. Pourbabak been practicing?
Sam Pourbabak has 29+ years of clinical experience in endocrinology.
What is Dr. Pourbabak's medical training?
Public profile training history includes: Harbor-UCLA Medical Center — Fellowship, Endocrinology, Diabetes, and Metabolism; University of Massachusetts Medical Center — Residency; University of New Mexico School of Medicine — Residency.

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