DR. REZA PIRSAHELI
BIOGRAPHY
Dr. Reza Pirsaheli is a highly accomplished board-certified neurologist and Internist dedicated to delivering exceptional care to his patients. Graduating with honors from medical school in 1999, Dr. Pirsaheli demonstrated academic excellence and a commitment to advancing his medical knowledge. He completed his Internal Medicine residency at Southern Illinois University, where he discovered a profound interest in neurology. This led him to pursue further training in neurology at the University of Florida and the University of California, Irvine.
Dr. Pirsaheli's pursuit of specialization continued with two fellowships at Stanford University in Vascular Neurology and Neurocritical Care, equipping him with comprehensive expertise in managing complex neurological conditions.
With eight years of extensive training, Dr. Pirsaheli joined the Mercy Medical Group, where he spent over 11 years as a Neurointensivist. In this role, he cared for numerous patients with strokes, intracerebral hemorrhages, subarachnoid hemorrhages, brain infections, seizures, and traumatic brain injuries. His leadership skills were recognized through his appointments as Director of Stroke for over six years at Mercy Folsom Hospital and Chairman of Neurology at Mercy General Hospital.
In addition to his neurology expertise, Dr. Pirsaheli has specialized in cosmetic procedures, completing comprehensive training at the National Laser Institute for Botox, fillers, laser treatments, platelet-rich plasma (PRP), and PDO threading.
On January 2, 2025, Dr. Pirsaheli opened his medical center in Folsom, California, where he serves the community as both a neurologist and primary care physician. His goal and passion are to provide the highest quality care to all his patients, ensuring they receive personalized and compassionate treatment.
Dr. Pirsaheli's dedication to his patients and his continuous pursuit of medical excellence make him a trusted and respected physician in his community.
Board Certifications
Internal Medicine, Neurology, Vascular Neurology and Neurocritical care
Memberships
American Academy of Neurology, American Stroke Association
Recognition award by patient Family
Dr. Pirsaheli received a recognition award from a patient's family from the Dignity Health Foundation in May, 2024.
Research
1. Poster presentation in Neurocritical care meeting 2012: Survival of a Patient with Propofol Infusion Syndrome and Prolonged Asystole Using ECMO.
2. Poster presentation in Neurocritical care meeting 2012: Quantitative Brain Diffusion- Weighted Imaging after Cardiac Arrest Predicts the Degree of Recovery in Survivors: Validation in a Multi-Center Study.
Michael Mlynash, Sevan Komshian, Reza Pirsaheli, Ami Okada, Irina Eyngorn, Charlene Chen, Stephan Mayer, James F. Meschia, Richard Bernstein, Ona Wu, David M. Greer, Christine A.C. Wijman
3. Autoimmune neuropathy with Auto-antibodies to TS-HDS in research presentation day at University of California, Irvine.
4. Poster presentation in ATS (American Thoracic Society): the sensitivity and specificity of FDG-PET imaging in differentiating non-small cell lung cancer from benign solitary nodules in a region with a high endemic rate of Histoplasmosis in San Francisco.
GITA DAMAVANDI
BIOGRAPHY
Gita Damavandi is an accomplished office manager with over 20 years of experience in the healthcare industry. She earned her Master’s Degree in Psychology from California State University, Los Angeles.
Gita is passionate about ensuring that every patient receives compassionate, personalized attention and empathetic care. She believes in the importance of building strong, trusting relationships with patients and their families, and she is dedicated to supporting them through every step of their healthcare journey. Her commitment to excellence and patient-centered care is a cornerstone of our practice.