Dr. Homayoun DaneschvarMD, FACP
Internal Medicine
at Newport Beach Medical Associates — Newport Beach, CA
About
Homayoun Daneschvar, MD, FACP, brings 26 years of internal medicine experience to Newport Beach Medical Associates. He earned his medical degree at the University of Vienna, Austria, then completed two years of heart and lung surgery training at Vienna General Hospital and three years of family practice training at Donau Hospital in Vienna. He later participated in innovative medical research at the Beckman Laser Institute at UC Irvine before completing his internal medicine residency at Cleveland Clinic Health Systems. He pursued additional post-residency training in lipidology, focusing on cholesterol disease management.
From 2013 to 2021, Dr. Daneschvar served on staff at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center and as an Assistant Professor at Harvard Medical School, where he played an active role in training medical students and residents. He holds board certification in internal medicine, a diplomate designation from the American Board of Clinical Lipidology, and Fellow status in the American College of Physicians. He founded the Heart Disease and Prevention Center in Dover, New Hampshire, and has published peer-reviewed papers and textbook chapters on heart disease prevention, hypertension, and cholesterol management.
Education & Training
Medical School
University of Vienna, Austria
Residency
Internal Medicine, Cleveland Clinic Health Systems
Additional Training
Two years heart and lung surgery training, Vienna General Hospital; three years family practice training, Donau Hospital, Vienna; post-residency training in lipidology; medical research at Beckman Laser Institute, UC Irvine; Assistant Professor, Harvard Medical School (2013-2021)
Certifications
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Daneschvar right for?
Dr. Daneschvar is a strong fit for adults focused on cardiovascular risk reduction and preventive care. Patients managing high cholesterol, hypertension, or complex heart disease benefit from his lipidology expertise. His background in research and academic medicine suits patients who want a rigorous, evidence-based approach. Adults seeking thorough annual wellness evaluations will find his preventive focus well-matched to their goals.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Daneschvar focuses on internal medicine, preventive medicine, and cardiology. He has particular expertise in lipidology, hypertension, and cholesterol disease management. His clinical work centers on identifying and reducing cardiovascular risk before serious events occur.
Yes. Dr. Daneschvar holds board certification from the American Board of Internal Medicine. He also holds a diplomate designation from the American Board of Clinical Lipidology and earned Fellow status in the American College of Physicians.
Dr. Daneschvar earned his medical degree at the University of Vienna in Austria. He completed additional training at Vienna General Hospital and Donau Hospital before finishing his internal medicine residency at Cleveland Clinic Health Systems. He also conducted research at the Beckman Laser Institute at UC Irvine.
Yes. Dr. Daneschvar served as an Assistant Professor at Harvard Medical School from 2013 to 2021. During that time, he also held a staff position at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, where he actively trained medical students and residents.
Dr. Daneschvar has authored peer-reviewed papers and contributed textbook chapters focused on heart disease prevention, hypertension, and cholesterol management. His published work reflects his clinical specialization in lipidology and cardiovascular risk.
Dr. Daneschvar approaches cholesterol management through his specialized lipidology training and post-residency focus on cholesterol disease. He holds a diplomate designation from the American Board of Clinical Lipidology, reflecting deep expertise in this area. He evaluates cardiovascular risk comprehensively and tailors treatment plans to each patient's profile.
Yes. Dr. Daneschvar founded the Heart Disease and Prevention Center in Dover, New Hampshire. That work reflects his long-standing commitment to preventive cardiology and structured approaches to reducing heart disease risk.
Doctor profile last updated March 21, 2026