Reza Malekzadeh (Persian: رضا ملک‌زاده; born 1952 in Kazerun, Fars province, Iran) is an Iranian medical scientist and gastroenterologist.

He continued his studies to become specialized in Internal Medicine in Shiraz University where he did as well his fellowship in gastroenterology.

Besides being a renowned gastroenterologist, Professor Malekzadeh has been instrumental in designing and executing an efficient and practical way of diagnosing cancerous and benign esophageal lesions in Iran, applicable to urban and rural areas.

[7] Dr Malekzadeh was selected as distinguished professor of Tehran University of Medical Sciences in 2008.

He still visits Baladeh regularly and contributes massively to humanitarian work in the area.