Dr. Ali Ashrafzadeh

Dr. Ali Ashrafzadeh — known to patients and colleagues as Dr. Ash — is a partner at Autoimmune Care of Los Angeles and a distinguished rheumatologist with over two decades of clinical and research expertise. A graduate of the University of Arizona's rheumatology fellowship program, he has built his career at the intersection of patient care and the advancement of medical science.

Dr. Ash has played a pivotal role in the development of biologic therapies for a range of inflammatory conditions, and his research has made meaningful contributions to the field of medication safety. His work has helped shape how rheumatologists evaluate and monitor the long-term impact of advanced therapies on patient outcomes.

In addition to his collaborative work with the pharmaceutical industry to mitigate the impact of autoimmune disease, Dr. Ash remains deeply committed to a whole-patient philosophy. He believes the best outcomes come from looking beyond a single diagnosis or lab value and treating each patient as a complete person with unique goals, circumstances, and concerns.

Dr. Ash prioritizes stabilizing disease activity through holistic evaluation, ensuring every patient has the clinical support and personal understanding they need to reach their health milestones. Patients appreciate his clear communication, his depth of knowledge, and his steady, attentive presence at every visit.