Ultraviolet Blood Irradiation Los Angeles
Ultraviolet Blood Irradiation (UBI) Serving Los Angeles
Dr. Karima Hirani, MD provides physician-supervised UBI from her Santa Monica clinic for selected patients as part of individualized integrative care.
What Is Ultraviolet Blood Irradiation?
Ultraviolet Blood Irradiation, or UBI, is a procedure in which a small amount of blood is drawn, passed through controlled ultraviolet light exposure, and then returned to the patient.
UBI has a long history of use in integrative medicine, but modern clinical evidence remains limited and varies by condition. It is different from established extracorporeal photopheresis procedures used for specific medical indications.
Dr. Hirani evaluates each patient before recommending UBI and may consider it as an adjunctive option within a broader functional or integrative medicine plan.
Potential Goals of UBI Therapy
Support selected immune-modulation goals under medical supervision
- Provide an adjunctive option within complex chronic illness care
- Support circulation and oxidative-response pathways being studied in UBI research
- Complement other physician-guided functional medicine treatment when appropriate
- Allow response and tolerance to be monitored as part of an individualized care plan
How an Ultraviolet Blood Irradiation Session Works
- Step 1: Dr. Hirani reviews your medical history, medications, symptoms, and treatment goals.
- Step 2: A small amount of blood is drawn using sterile IV equipment.
- Step 3: The blood passes through a controlled ultraviolet light exposure chamber or tubing system.
- Step 4: The treated blood is returned to the patient.
- Step 5: Dr. Hirani reviews tolerance, response, and whether further sessions or other therapies are appropriate.
The mechanisms proposed for UBI are still being studied, and clinical evidence is not equally strong for every condition for which UBI has historically been used.
UBI is typically well tolerated and can deliver rapid improvements in energy, immune function, and clarity—especially for patients managing chronic infection, autoimmune activity, or systemic inflammation.
This therapy is a gentle, non-pharmaceutical way to help reset immune balance and detoxification.
When Dr. Hirani May Discuss UBI
- Complex chronic illness where immune or inflammatory patterns are being evaluated
- Chronic fatigue or post-viral symptom patterns as part of a broader care plan
- Selected autoimmune or inflammatory concerns when adjunctive treatment is being considered
- Environmental exposure or mold-related concerns within a functional medicine evaluation
- Other chronic symptoms where Dr. Hirani determines UBI may have a supporting role
UBI should not replace proven treatment for infection, autoimmune disease, cardiovascular disease, or other diagnosed medical conditions.
Ultraviolet Blood Irradiation FAQs
What is Ultraviolet Blood Irradiation?
UBI is a procedure in which a small amount of blood is exposed to controlled ultraviolet light outside the body and then returned to the patient.
Is UBI the same as extracorporeal photopheresis?
Both involve treating blood outside the body with light, but they use different methods and should not be presented as the same procedure.
Is UBI proven for every condition listed online?
No. UBI has a long clinical history, but evidence is limited and varies by condition. Dr. Hirani reviews whether it is appropriate as an adjunctive option for the individual patient.
Does Dr. Hirani provide UBI for Los Angeles patients?
Yes. UBI is provided at her Santa Monica clinic for selected patients from Los Angeles and nearby communities.
For Consultations
(310) 559-6634
Request a UBI Consultation
Meet with Dr. Hirani to review your health history, current treatment, goals, and whether Ultraviolet Blood Irradiation may be appropriate as part of your care plan.