“Credit goes to him for being very visionary,” says Meshkinpour. “He changed the relationship between gastroenterologists and surgeons at UCI. It is unique in that surgeons and gastroenterologists, despite their differences, are cooperating now. That vision is his. It wouldn’t have happened without him.”
Meshkinpour and Naeim envision their gift as supporting advances in gastroenterology under Chang’s leadership, primarily through research, education and new scientific equipment. At the same time, it also is an expression of gratitude.
In recognition of the couple’s contribution to the future of digestive health, the CDDC is now home of the Hooshang Meshkinpour and Farzan Naeim Reception Area.