His areas of expertise include back pain, complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS), and cancer pain. Dr. Sadoughi's hospital/clinic affiliations include UCLA Medical Center, Santa Monica and Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center. He is in-network for several insurance carriers, including Anthem, Blue Cross/Blue Shield, and Blue Shield. After attending Shiraz University of Medical Sciences for medical school, he completed his residency training at a hospital affiliated with the University of Illinois at Chicago. Awards and/or distinctions Dr. Sadoughi has received include Dillon's Award and Regional Anesthesia Teacher of the Year Award. In addition to English, he speaks Persian.