Garen Abedi, MD is a general urologist and endourologist who specializes in kidney stone treatment and minimally invasive urologic surgery. He earned his Bachelor's degree in Biological Sciences from UC Irvine, graduating Magna Cum Laude, and a Master's in Biomedical and Translational Science with training in clinical research.
During residency, Dr. Abedi won the Filde's Award two years in a row, recognizing exceptional patient care. He has authored multiple peer-reviewed publications, presented at national urologic conferences, and served on a medical mission in Africa with International Volunteers in Urology (IVUmed). His clinical interests include stone surgery, metabolic stone prevention, and robotic urologic surgery.
Dr. Abedi's approach to patient care is grounded in the belief that effective medicine begins with trust, compassion, and a commitment to individualized care. He always strives to combine evidence-based clinical practice with a thoughtful understanding of each patient's unique goals, concerns, and lifestyle.
Dr. Abedi is committed to delivering the highest standard of care with compassion using the most current and minimally invasive techniques whenever appropriate. He also viewes each patiet relationship as a long term partnership, focusing not only on treating the immediate condition but also on prevention, education, and overall well-being.
- Kidney Stone Treatment
- Minimally Invasive Urologic Surgery
- Stone Surgery
- Metabolic Stone Prevention
- Robotic Urologic Surgery
- Undergraduate: UC Irvine — Magna Cum Laude, Biological Sciences
- Master's Degree: Biomedical and Translational Science
- Medical School: UC Irvine School of Medicine — Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Society
- Residency (General Surgery and Urologic Surgery): UC Irvine Medical Center — Chief Resident in Urologic Surgery, 2019-2020
- Fellowship (Endourology and Robotic Surgery): UC San Diego and Kaiser San Diego Medical Centers
HONORS AND AWARDS
- Filde's Award — two years in a row, given to a resident-in-training demonstrating exceptional abilities in patient care
- Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Society — UC Irvine School of Medicine
- Chief Resident in Urologic Surgery — UC Irvine Medical Center, 2019-2020
PUBLICATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS
- Authored multiple peer-reviewed publications
- Presented at national urologic conferences
GLOBAL HEALTH
- Participated in a medical mission in Africa with International Volunteers in Urology (IVUmed) during residency
- American Urological Association
- Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society (inducted as a medical student at UC Irvine School of Medicine)
- International Volunteers in Urology (IVUmed)
In his free time, Dr. Abedi enjoys traveling, spending quality time with family and friends and playing basketball.
Dr. Abedi - Featured Specialties
No-Scalpel Vasectomy
