About the Physician

Dr. Hossein Hayat became a physician because, for him, it is an extreme pleasure to care for the sick. He chose pulmonary medicine because he believes that, “when you can’t breathe easily, nothing else matters.” Dr. Hayat has been a member of PMA since 1982 where his favorite thing is just listening to people’s stories and trying to help them breathe easier.

Dr. Hayat and his wife have two sons and three grandchildren. One of his sons graduated in the same specialty and has also joined PMA – a great source of pride! The Hayats enjoy living in this area because the city is just the right size and close enough to allow them to enjoy the activities available in both the mountains at at the ocean.

In his spare time, Dr. Hayat enjoys playing with his grandchildren, hunting, gardening, and playing poker.

Education

Fellowship – Allergy, Pulmonary and Critical Care, 1976 to 1979
Duke University Medical Center – Allergy and Pulmonary Medicine Division
Durham North Carolina

Residency (2nd & 3rd years), 1974 to 1976
SIU School of Medicine
Springfield Illinois

Residency (1st year), 1973 to 1974
Mt. Sinai Hospital, Chicago Medical School
Chicago Illinois

MD, 1971
Shiraz University School of Medicine
Shiraz Iran

AA, 1965
Shiraz University School of Arts & Sciences
Shiraz Iran

Certifications

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

Leadership

Medical Director, Medical Intensive Care Unit, Mercy General Hospital of Sacramento, 1986 to current
Chairman, Medicine Committee, Mercy General Hospital, 2014 to current
Chairman, Critical Care Committee, Mercy General Hospital of Sacramento, 2010 to current
Co-Director, Intensivist Program, Mercy General Hospital, 2011 to 2015

Professional Associations

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