
MD, LMCC, LMJ
Specialist interventional cardiologist with 29 years' experience in complex coronary intervention and preventive cardiology
Experience
29 years
Languages
English, Persian
Location
Jumeirah, Dubai
Sees
adults, seniors
Dr. Mehdi Shahriyari Afshar is a Specialist Interventional Cardiologist at Iranian Hospital Dubai with 29 years of clinical experience. He completed his medical degree at Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences in Tehran (1989–1996), followed by cardiology training and a fellowship in interventional cardiology at Tehran University of Medical Sciences. Licensed by the Dubai Health Authority and holding certifications from the Medical Councils of Canada and Jamaica, he brings expertise across diagnostic and therapeutic cardiology.
Dr. Shahriyari Afshar specializes in treating coronary artery disease, heart failure, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and irregular heart rhythms using advanced catheter-based techniques. His skills include coronary angioplasty, cardiac imaging, echocardiography, stress testing, and minimally invasive treatment of stroke caused by blood clots. He is also experienced in diagnosing and managing pulmonary hypertension and conducting preventive cardiovascular risk assessments. He founded the Cath Lab Department at Canadian Specialist Hospital and has contributed to multiple research studies on coronary disease patterns and interventional outcomes.
Dr. Shahriyari Afshar is a member of the Emirates Cardiac Society, European Society of Cardiology, and Iranian Heart Association. He is fluent in English and Persian, making him accessible to diverse patient populations. His approach combines evidence-based medicine with personalized long-term care, making him a good fit for patients requiring complex coronary intervention, those seeking preventive heart disease management, and individuals needing specialist input on heart failure or high blood pressure.
Special interests: lipid management, pulmonary hypertension, chronic total occlusion intervention, cardiac risk stratification, bariatric surgery cardiovascular effects.
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Doctor of Medicine (MD)
Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Iran · 1996
Cardiology Residency with National Cardiology Board Certification
Shariati Hospital, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Iran · 2002
Interventional Cardiology Fellowship
Shariati Hospital, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Iran · 2006
Cardiologist and Interventional Cardiologist
Own Walk-In Clinic, Iran · 2004-2007
Interventional Cardiologist
Iranian Hospital Dubai, United Arab Emirates · 2007-2015
Interventional Cardiologist
Canadian Specialist Hospital, United Arab Emirates · 2009-2015
Interventional Cardiologist
Treata Private Hospital, Iran · 2015-2019
Interventional Cardiologist
Iranian Hospital Dubai, United Arab Emirates · 2019-present
5 publications listed on their hospital profile.
Consultations are available in English, Persian.
Iranian Hospital, Jumeirah, Dubai.
This doctor primarily sees adults and seniors.
Commonly treated: Acute Cardiac Events, Chest Pain, Coronary Artery Disease, Heart Failure, High Blood Pressure, High Cholesterol, Irregular Heartbeat, Ischemic Heart Disease.
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