Joshua N. Khalili, MD

Joshua N. Khalili, MD

  • Internal Medicine
Average rating: 5.0
 
Santa Monica Internal Medicine |

About

Dr. Khalili is an internal medicine physician who practices traditional primary care, complex medical care for the UCLA Health Extensivist Program in Santa Monica, and HIV care at the UCLA CARE Center. He is board certified in internal medicine, and uses evidence-based methods and a multidisciplinary team approach to improve health outcomes for patients.

Dr. Khalili received his medical degree from the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA, where he graduated with induction into the Alpha Omega Alpha (AOA) honor medical society. He completed his internship and residency at UCLA where he went on to be the UCLA Internal Medicine Chief Resident for Primary Care. He has an HIV clinical specialty to practice HIV ambulatory primary and specialty care that he received from the American Academy of HIV Medicine.

He has been directly involved and interested in medical education, LGBTQ health services and HIV clinical research.

Languages

English, Farsi

Education

Medical Board Certification

Internal Medicine, American Board of Internal Medicine, 2018

Residencies

Chief Resident, UCLA School of Medicine, 2019
Internal Medicine, UCLA School of Medicine, 2018

Degree

MD, UCLA School of Medicine, 2015

Recognitions

  • LGBTQ+ champion
  • Super Doctors® Southern California Rising Stars 2023-2025
  • Top Doctors, Los Angeles Magazine, 2021
  • UCLA Emergency Department Consultant of the Year Award (2017)
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Hospital Affiliations

Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center

UCLA Santa Monica Medical Center

Medical Services

Research

Publications

  1. Khalili J, Landovitz RJ. HIV Preexposure Prophylaxis—The Role of Primary Care Clinicians in Ending the HIV Epidemic. JAMA Intern Med. Published online November 18, 2019. doi:https://doi.org/10.1001/jamainternmed.2019.5456
  2. Pedley N, Khalili J. The Importance of Obtaining Sexual History in Older Adults: A Teachable Moment. JAMA Intern Med. 2019;179(12):1708–1709. doi:https://doi.org/10.1001/jamainternmed.2019.4480
  3. Rodriguez KM, Khalili J, Trevillian J, Currier J. (2018) What is the best model for HIV Primary Care? Assessing the influence of provider type on outcomes of chronic co-morbidities in HIV. J Infect Dis. 2018 Feb 22. doi: 10.1093/infdis/jiy101.
  4. Khalili J, Leung L, Diamant A. (2014). Finding the Perfect Doctor: Identifying LGBT-Competent Healthcare Providers. Am J Public Health. 2015 Apr 16:e1-e6.
  5. Mailey BA, Artinyan A, Khalili J, Denitz J, Sanchez-luege N, Sun CL, Bhatia S, Nissen N, Colquhoun SD, Kim J. (2011). A rationale to evaluate serum alpha fetoprotein levels in the allocation of donor organs for hepatocellular cancer. Archives of Surgery, 146(1), 26-33.
  6. Artinyan A, Mailey BA, Sanchez-luege N, Khalili J, Sun CL, Bhatia S, Nissen N, Colquhoun SD, Kim J. (2010). Racial and ethnic survival disparities for hepatocellular carcinoma in the United States. Cancer, 116(5), 1367-1377.
  7. Mailey BA, Buchberg B, Prendergast C, Artinyan A, Khalili J, Sanchez-Luege N, Colquhoun SD, Kim J. (2009). A disease-based comparison of liver transplantation outcomes. The American Surgeon, 75(10), 901-908.
  8. Mailey BA, Truong C, Artinyan A, Khalili J, Sanchez-Luege N, Denitz J, Marx H, Wagman LD, Kim J. (2009). Surgical resection of primary and metastatic hepatic malignancies following portal vein embolization. Journal of Surgical Oncology, 100(3), 184-190.

Insurance

  • Aetna
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • Blue Shield of California
  • Centivo
  • Cigna
  • First Health
  • Health Net of California
  • Interplan (part of HealthSmart)
  • L.A. Care
  • Medicare Advantage
  • MultiPlan
  • UFCM Health System
  • Prime Health Services
  • Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS)
  • TRICARE
  • UnitedHealthcare

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Recognitions

  • Super Doctors® Southern California Rising Stars 2023-2025
  • Top Doctors, Los Angeles Magazine, 2021
  • UCLA Emergency Department Consultant of the Year Award (2017)
  • Veteran’s Administration-Greater Los Angeles Award for Excellence in Patient Care (2016)

Reviews

Overall Rating:
5.0
114 total ratings | 61 reviews
5.0
March 27, 2025
It was perfect as it always is!
5.0
March 25, 2025
Dr. Khalili was excellent as usual in discussing my concussion issues. He also addresses my concerns and provide the proper recommendations.
5.0
March 24, 2025
He is well prepared and enquiring about all the questions about patient very quickly and thoroughly.
5.0
March 16, 2025
He is kind, considerate, listens attentively, asks questions that demonstrates compassion, concern, know when to encourage and when I need to be pushed a little. Extremely knowledgeable, present several options vs. One way. Open and receptive to my asks and is honest with his opinions and advice.Hes a great physician and a wonderful human being.
5.0
March 12, 2025
Dr. Khalili is amazing! He really listens, takes his time, and makes sure I understand everything. He’s not just a great doctor but also a really kind and caring person. I always feel well taken care of, and I appreciate how much he genuinely cares about his patients. UCLA is lucky to have him!”