Dr. Zainab Saadi is a longtime Irvine resident and is now running for Irvine City Council in November 2024.
Dr. Saadi is currently a City of Irvine Senior Citizen's Commissioner. In that role, she proudly advocates for city policies that help address the interests and concerns of Irvine's older adults. Dr. Saadi is passionate about expanding her efforts to support the City of Irvine, advocating for issues around environmental health, education, and promoting the health and wellness of Irvine residents.
Dr. Saadi is also a practicing doctor and a UC Irvine Health Sciences Assistant Clinical Professor in the Division of General Internal Medicine.
Dr. Saadi strives for policies that promote comprehensive wellness to allow each Irvine resident to be and feel their best. She enjoys serving the community at the county and state level as well. She supports the Orange County Medical Association (OCMA), and California Medical Association (CMA) where she serves on a committee that makes policy recommendations concerning public health, and related issues.
Dr. Saadi grew up in Irvine, was part of the first graduating class of Northwood High School, and is a UC Irvine alumna. She was recently awarded the prestigious UC Irvine ‘Distinguished Young Alumna’ award at the 2023 UC Irvine Alumni Lauds and Laurels Ceremony.
Dr. Saadi earned her medical degree at USC School of Medicine, and completed her training at LAC+USC Medical Center in downtown Los Angeles. Her experiences include providing medical care in downtown Los Angeles before moving back to her home town of Irvine. Her expertise will allow her to effectively promote wellness in the city.
Dr. Saadi can be found regularly helping at community events, previously speaking at the City of Irvine Spring into Health Fitness Challenge, the Irvine Senior Fitness Expo, the Orange County Care Connections Network, and also at wellness events at nearby cities such as Fullerton, Corona Del Mar, and Newport Beach.
Dr. Saadi is an American-Canadian-Arab-Iranian woman who loves bringing people together, facilitating understanding, and helping others’ lives improve. When not busy with patient-care or community engagement, she may be found with her husband and children jogging on one of Irvine’s green paths.
Dr. Saadi during a workplace interview.
Dr. Zainab Saadi is a faculty member at UCI Health. Views and opinions expressed herein do not necessarily reflect those of UCI Health or its entities.
Dr. Saadi writes and speaks on issues of health and wellness to advance our community wellbeing.
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*Dr. Zainab Saadi is a faculty member at UCI Health. Views and opinions expressed herein do not necessarily reflect those of UCI Health or its entities.*
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