Hicham Siouty, MD

Dr. Hicham Siouty

Diplomate, American Board of Internal Medicine

  • Dr. Hicham Siouty, MD has been practicing medicine in the South Bay for over 27 years. After studying in such notable cities as Baghdad, London and Chicago, Dr. Siouty continued his education at Harvard Medical School and Mayo Clinic. He is a clinical instructor for UCLA’s nurse practitioner program, and has received awards in research, has published peer-reviewed literature and has received recognition from his colleagues for his expertise in heart disease, osteoporosis, geriatric medicine and more.

My Biography

Practicing in the South Bay for the past 27 years, Hicham Siouty, MD is a board certified Internal Medicine Physician.
The son of a diplomat, Dr. Siouty found his passion and inspiration for the art of medicine at an early age when his grandfather founded the first Medical School in London, England where he continued his studies. 

Dr. Siouty later completed a research clerkship in trauma at UCLA-Westwood Emergency Medicine Department, internship at Grant Hospital in Chicago, Illinois and an Internal Medicine residency at Rush St. Luke’s Program in Chicago, Illinois.

He also has attended continuing education programs at Harvard Medical School and Mayo Clinic. Some of his other notable achievements include: several research awards, multiple publications in the peer reviewed literature and recognition by colleagues of his expertise in Hypercholesterolemia, Heart Disease, Diabetes, Hypertension, Osteoporosis, Bipolar Disorders and Geriatric Medicine. He also remains a clinical instructor for the Nurse Practitioner program at UCLA. Hicham Siouty, MD was the recipient of the Patient’s Choice Award in 2008. 

He is Professionally Affiliated with American College of Physicians (ACP), National Lipid Association, American Society Hypertension, Staff privileges at Torrance Memorial Medical Center and Little Company of Mary Hospital

My Family

Dr. Siouty is married and a proud father of three children ages 23, 20 and 18. He is a fanatic tennis player and soccer fan and enjoys traveling, meeting people, raising money for charity, and watching programs encompassing scientific, cultural and world affairs.

Curriculum Vitae

Hicham Siouty, M.D., QME

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EDUCATION

M.D. 1978
Baghddad University College of Medicine,
Baghdad, Iraq

Undergraduate Study in Pre-Med
Baghdad University College of Medicine,
Baghdad, Iraq

LICENSURE & CERTIFICATIONS

State of California, 1986
State of Illinois, 1983
Board Certified — American Board of Internal Medicine, 1986
ECFMG Examination, 1979
FLEX Examination, 1979
ATLS (Advanced Trauma Life Support), 1985
ACLS Re-Certificaiton, 1985
Qualified Medical Evaluator (QME)
Masters of Lipidology — AZ, 2012

POSTGRADUATE TRAINING

Residency
Grant Hospital Chicago, Illinois
An Affiliate of Rush Presbyterian
St. Luke’s University
Internal Medicine
1981-1983

Internship
Grant Hospital Chicago, Illinois
1983-1984

Research Fellow
University of California Los Angeles, CA
Department of Emergency Medicine
1981-1983

Clerkship
Charing Cross Hospital, London, England
Elective Clinical Rotations and T.R.A.B. Exam, Preparation
1979-1981

AWARDS

Grant Hospital Research Club
Third Award 1986

AFFILIATIONS

Assitant Clinical Professor, UCLA
Member — American College of Physicians

CONTINUING EDUCATION

Internal Medicine Update and Board Review Course – 1995
Harvard School of Medicine
American College of Physicians
Continuing Medical Education (CME) — 43 hours, 1992
Mayo Clinic — 3-96 Clinical Review
Intensive Course in Geriatric Medicine & Board Review – 1996
Primed — Yearly
National Lipid Association – National Meeting

UNDERGRADUATE TRAINING

Charing Cross, London, England
Elective Clinical Rotations, Medicine and Surgery – 1975 & 1976 Summers

ACADEMIC INTERESTS

Clinical Instructor – UCLA School of Nursing
Hypertension, Cardio-vascular Disease — Prevention Program — Risk Reduction — Men’s health/Wellness
Hypercholesterolemia/lipid Management
Stress Management, Trauma, Musculo-Skeletal Injuries

RESEARCH PROJECTS

“Sager Splint Evaluation”, with Robert Simon, M.M. Assistand Professor of Medicine, University of California Los Angeles, CA

“A-a-Gradient in Normexemix Pulmonary Embolism” with B. Brenner, M.D. Professor of Medicine University of California Los Angeles, CA

“Comparison of Heparin Assay and APTT in monitoring of Heparin and it’s Products” with H.C. Kwaan M.D., MACP Grant Hospital Chicago, Illinois
Substance Abuse

Research for various post-marking medication.

SPEAKER FOR

Warner Chilcott — Osteoporosis

Forest — Hypertension

Singulex — Advanced Lipid Testing

Boston Heart — Advanced Lipid Testing

Trangenomics — Plavix Resistance and Absorption Genetics

SPECIAL INTEREST

Advanced Lipids, Cardiovascular Early Detection, Wellness, Early Disease Detection
Diagnostics and Early Applications

MEDICAL DIRECTORSHIP

Previously in various extended care facilities; Medical Director, Quality Assurance

HOSPITAL QUALITY ASSURANCE AND UTILIZATION

Torrance Memorial Medical Center (past)

Little Company of Mary Hospital (past)

INTERVIEW COMMITTEE

Little Company of Mary Hospital

PERSONAL DATA

U.S. Citizen
Married: Two Daughters and One Son
Sports: Tennis, Diving, Snorkeling and Traveling

Other Interest: Classical and Jazz Music, Science Nature Flying, Traveling and Reading

59 years of age and in excellent health

Private Practice for 29 years and all aspects of Internal Medicine including Cardiology, Geriatrics, Heart Disease, Pulmonary, Hypertension and Cancer Screening.

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