Dr. Kaveh Karandish, MD

Areas of expertise and specialization

Faculty Titles & Positions

• Local Public Speaking -
• In Past- University of Miami -

Awards

• Honor Student in Medical School and in Residency Program   

Internships

• New York Methodist Hospital

Professional Society Memberships

• American Medical Association, Arizona Medical Board, American College of Rheumatology

Articles and Publications

• 2nd Author of recently submitted work:Abstract: Wegener??s vasculitis remains a rare cause of end-stage renal disease(ESRD).Trends in Wegener??s associated ESRD in the U.S. have not been well documented.Using SLE as a comparator group, we wanted to see if the improved diagnostic andtherapeutic modalities available for the diseases have resulted in changes in theincidence rates of Wegener??s or SLE associated ESRD over time and in differentdemographic groups.2008Co-author of case report study:\"Vasculitis and Influenza vaccination rate\"Author Block: Ariel D. Teitel, Kaveh Karandish, Diane L. Horowitz, Robert Y. Lin. St.Vincent\'s Hospital,Manhattan, New York, NY2007First author of Clinical Case Presentation:Benign Hypermobility Joint Syndrome & Avascular Necrosis of Bilateral Hip &Knees (An Uncharacteristic Link)Supervised by Dr. Ariel Teitel at St. Vincent Hospital, ManhattanCase presentation of Rizzo Competition, 2nd place, June 2009, St. Vincent Hospital,ManhattanCo-author of Case Report Study:Increasing Hospitalizations due to angioedema in the United StatesSupervised by Dr. Robert Y. Lin at St. Vincent Hospital, ManhattanAbstract Published at American Academy of Allergy Asthma & Immunology.February 2008 Edition2005-2006:Immunology research at UC-Irvine department of Immunology/Ophthalmology(Involving role of apoptosis in T-cells of mice trigeminal ganglion infected withPDL-1, 2 Herpes virus. This full-time research activity included tissue and slidepreparation, TUNNEL immuno-histo-chemistry staining and further florescentmicroscopic imaging, flow cytometry & other laboratory work-up). Full timeresearch for 9 months (Co-author of publication , Mentor: Dr. LbachirBenMohammed)2002-2003:Ophthalmology research assistant. (On Keratoconus performed by Dr. YaronRabinovitz & Dr. Abdolali Karandish at Cidars-Sinai Eye Center, UCLA)1998:TB & Malaria prevalence in Shiraz Suburbs, Shiraz Medical School HealthDepartment, Iran1994-1995:??Acrosome Reaction?, Shiraz Medical School, Histology DepartmentOral Presentation:2004:Extensive Lecture on Hs-CRP, Department of Pathology, Southwest Hospital,Atlanta, GASupervised by Dr. John Cochran (Pathology)

What do you attribute your success to?

• Inspiration from his parents especially his father who was a renowned eye surgeon in Iran. Also, the support of his entire family, hard work, dedication and treating patients like family.

Hobbies / Sports

• Web Designing, Chess, Medical Science Instruction, Persian lithography, Basketball, Soccer, Foreign Film Critic & Acting, Kite Surfing

Favorite professional publications

• Journal Of Clinical Rheumatology

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