G.H. Hayat, MD, has established a rich and extensive medical background, specializing in allergy, pulmonary, and critical care. He completed a fellowship in Allergy, Pulmonary, and Critical Care at Duke University Medical Center's Allergy and Pulmonary Medicine Division in Durham, North Carolina, from 1976 to 1979. Prior to this, Dr. Hayat underwent residency training, with his second and third years at SIU School of Medicine in Springfield, Illinois, from 1974 to 1976, and his first year at Mt. Sinai Hospital, Chicago Medical School, in Chicago, Illinois, from 1973 to 1974. His medical education began at Shiraz University School of Medicine in Shiraz, Iran, where he earned his MD in 1971. Earlier, he pursued his undergraduate studies, earning an AA from Shiraz University School of Arts & Sciences in Shiraz, Iran, in 1965. Through his extensive training and educational pursuits, Dr. Hayat has become a seasoned and knowledgeable physician in his specialized fields.

His certifications and professional associations include:

• Diplomate, American Board of Internal Medicine
• Diplomate, Subspecialty Board of Critical Care Medicine
• Diplomate, Subspecialty Board of Pulmonary Medicine

• American College of Chest Physicians
• American Thoracic Society
• Sierra Sacramento Valley Medical Society
• California Medical Association

Dr. Hossein Hayat chose the path of a physician driven by his profound pleasure in caring for the sick. His dedication to pulmonary medicine stems from his belief that the ability to breathe freely holds paramount importance in life. Since 1982, Dr. Hayat has been an active member of PMA, finding solace in listening to people's narratives and aiding them in achieving respiratory relief.

Dr. Hayat and his wife share a familial bond with two sons and three grandchildren. It brings immense pride to Dr. Hayat that one of his sons has followed in his footsteps, joining PMA in the same specialty. The Hayats find contentment in residing in an area that strikes a balance between urban convenience and natural beauty, offering access to both mountainous terrains and coastal delights.

During his leisure hours, Dr. Hayat delights in spending time with his grandchildren, tending to his garden, and indulging in the occasional game of poker.