About
Dr. Hicham Siouty earned his medical degree from Baghdad University College of Medicine in 1978. He completed clinical rotations at Charing Cross Hospital in London before crossing the Atlantic for residency training. He trained in internal medicine at Grant Hospital in Chicago, an affiliate of Rush Presbyterian St. Luke's University, and served as a Research Fellow in UCLA's Department of Emergency Medicine. He holds board certification from the American Board of Internal Medicine, earning his Diplomate status in 1986.
Dr. Siouty deepened his expertise through coursework at Harvard Medical School and a geriatric medicine intensive at Mayo Clinic. In 2012, he earned a Masters of Lipidology and has spoken at national forums on advanced lipid testing, hypertension, and osteoporosis management. His colleagues recognize his expertise in hypercholesterolemia, cardiovascular disease, diabetes, geriatric medicine, and hypertension. He serves as a Clinical Instructor in UCLA's nurse practitioner program and holds staff privileges at Torrance Memorial Medical Center and Little Company of Mary Hospital. His research includes published peer-reviewed work on pulmonary embolism, heparin assays, and trauma. Outside medicine, Dr. Siouty is an avid tennis player who enjoys jazz, travel, and raising money for charitable causes. He and his wife have three children.
Education & Training
Undergraduate
Baghdad University College of Medicine, Baghdad, Iraq — Pre-Med undergraduate study
Medical School
Baghdad University College of Medicine, Baghdad, Iraq — M.D. 1978
Residency
Internal Medicine, Grant Hospital Chicago, Illinois (Affiliate of Rush Presbyterian St. Luke's University), 1981-1983
Fellowship
Research Fellow, UCLA Department of Emergency Medicine, 1981-1983
Additional Training
Clerkship at Charing Cross Hospital, London, England (1979-1981); Harvard School of Medicine Internal Medicine Update and Board Review Course (1995); Mayo Clinic Clinical Review Intensive Course in Geriatric Medicine & Board Review (1996); Masters of Lipidology — AZ, 2012; Qualified Medical Evaluator (QME)
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Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Siouty right for?
Dr. Siouty is a strong fit for adults seeking a long-term primary care relationship with deep diagnostic capability. Patients managing cardiovascular risk, lipid disorders, hypertension, or diabetes benefit from his clinical depth and early detection focus. Older adults and those with complex or multi-system conditions find his geriatric medicine training especially relevant. Patients who value direct physician access and thorough preventive assessments thrive in his practice.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Siouty focuses on cardiovascular disease, lipid disorders, hypertension, diabetes, osteoporosis, and geriatric conditions. He also screens for cancer and manages complex chronic diseases across internal medicine. His colleagues formally recognize his expertise in hypercholesterolemia, heart disease, and bipolar disorder as well.
Yes. Dr. Siouty holds board certification from the American Board of Internal Medicine, a Diplomate status he earned in 1986. He has maintained and expanded his credentials through continuing education at Harvard Medical School and Mayo Clinic, and earned a Masters of Lipidology in 2012.
Dr. Siouty earned his MD from Baghdad University College of Medicine in 1978. He completed clinical rotations at Charing Cross Hospital in London, then trained in internal medicine at Grant Hospital in Chicago. He also completed a research fellowship at UCLA's Department of Emergency Medicine.
Dr. Siouty uses advanced lipid profiling and heart disease risk scoring as part of his Comprehensive Prestige Care Health Assessment. He tracks key cardiovascular markers year over year to catch changes early. He has spoken nationally on advanced lipid testing and holds a Masters of Lipidology.
Yes. Dr. Siouty completed a geriatric medicine intensive at Mayo Clinic and has specific expertise in age-related conditions. His colleagues recognize his skill in geriatric medicine, and he regularly manages the complex health needs of older adults in his panel.
Dr. Siouty serves as a Clinical Instructor in UCLA's nurse practitioner program. He has published research in peer-reviewed literature on topics including pulmonary embolism and heparin assays. He has also spoken for organizations focused on osteoporosis, hypertension, and advanced lipid testing.
Dr. Siouty has practiced medicine in the South Bay for nearly four decades. He received his California medical license in 1986 and has served some patients since the mid-1980s. Many of his patient relationships span multiple generations within the same family.
Yes. Dr. Siouty performs a wide range of diagnostics on-site, including echocardiograms, treadmill stress tests, pulmonary function tests, Holter monitoring, and whole-body ultrasonography. Patients do not need to travel to outside facilities for most of these services.
Doctor profile last updated June 9, 2026