Farnaz Hasteh MD

Dr. Hasteh received her medical degree in 1995 from Iran University of Medical Sciences in Tehran, Iran. She completed her pathology residency (AP-CP) at William Beaumont Hospital in Royal Oak, Michigan, where she was the chief resident in pathology (2002-2003), teaching and directing residents.

While at Beaumont, she was the recipient of the Dr. Richard H. Walker Award. This annual award, bestowed by faculty and resident peers, recognizes exceptional, demonstrated teaching ability in pathology.

Dr. Hasteh then went on to complete a surgical pathology fellowship at Stanford University Medical Center, followed by a cytopathology fellowship at the University of Michigan Health System in Ann Arbor, Michigan. A highly skilled diagnostic pathologist, Dr. Hasteh joined UC San Diego Health in August 2006.