Overview
Dr. Amir H. Sadrzadeh Rafie (Amir Rafie) is the Director of Chest Pain Center at Adventist Health Glendale and an Interventional Cardiologist at Glendale Heart Institute Medical Group, Inc. Dr. Rafie is board certified in Interventional Cardiology, Cardiovascular Disease, Internal Medicine, Echocardiography, Nuclear Cardiology and Cardiovascular Computed Tomography. He has a long standing interest in all aspects of cardiovascular disease and is dedicated to serving the needs of his patients with a focus on the evaluation and management of coronary artery disease, valvular heart disease, structural heart disease, heart failure, and peripheral vascular disease.Dr. Rafie obtained his medical degree from Tehran University of Medical Sciences. He then pursued his research interest in cardiovascular disease at Stanford University Medical Center where he had the unique and extremely rewarding experience of working in the laboratory with world renowned leaders in the fields of stem cell therapy, exercise stress testing and vascular medicine. He went on to complete his Internal Medicine residency at Yale New Haven Hospital, Yale School of Medicine. After residency, Dr. Rafie completed his Cardiology fellowship at Cedars Sinai Medical Center. He subsequently pursued further specialty training in Interventional Cardiology at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA).In additional to numerous publications in notable peer-reviewed journals and presenting his research at national and international conferences, Dr. Rafie has co-authored a book chapter on transradial approach in structural heart disease.Dr. Rafie is affiliated with Adventist Health Glendale, Glendale Memorial Hospital and USC Verdugo Hills Hospital. He is fluent in Farsi.To cure sometimes, to relieve often, to comfort always.
Dr. Rafie is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Peripheral Artery Disease. His top areas of expertise are Heart Attack, Necrosis, Angina, Angioplasty, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR).
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 2 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years. In particular, he has co-authored 1 article in the study of Peripheral Artery Disease.
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Locations
500 N Central Ave, Ste 800, Glendale, CA 91203
Clinical Research
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Office
Parveen Garg is a Cardiologist in Arcadia, California. Dr. Garg is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Peripheral Artery Disease. His top areas of expertise are Atherosclerosis, Peripheral Artery Disease, Carotid Artery Disease, Carotid Artery Surgery, and Cardiac Ablation.
Sam J. Kalioundji, MD Private Practice
Dr. Sam Kalioundji (pronounced Kal-yoon-gee) was born and raised in the San Fernando Valley. He graduated in 2001 from the University of California, Los Angeles with a Bachelor’s Degree in Neuroscience. He then attended Medical School / Fifth Pathway at New York Medical College / Universidad Autonoma de Guadalajara. While in medical school, Dr. Kalioundji excelled in his medical coursework and diligently served the indigent with compassion. He graduated in 2007 as a Physician/Surgeon MD.In 2007, Dr. Kalioundji began his medical internship and residency at the University of Southern California. While building on his skills through the medical internship and residency program, he conducted extensive research on antiplatelet therapy and medical compliance. From 2010 to 2013, he completed his cardiology fellowship at USC/LAC.Dr. Kalioundji completed the Interventional Cardiology fellowship at Kaiser Los Angeles Medical Center in 2014. He received sub-specialty training in Interventional Cardiac and Peripheral Interventions with over 1500 cases performed, one of the highest in Southern California. He was nominated by his mentors as a Fellow to the American College of Cardiology (FACC).Dr. Kalioundji is Board Certified in Internal Medicine and Cardiology through the American Board of Internal Medicine. He is board eligible in Interventional Cardiology.Fluent in English, Spanish, and Arabic, Dr. Kalioundji enjoys traveling and sharing in experiences of different cultures. He has participated in numerous marathons and triathlons including the LA Marathon 9 times and counting. He is an Eagle Boy Scout and assists in numerous philanthropic causes. He truly believes in a sound mind in a sound body.Dr. Kalioundji is honored to join the practice of Dr. Elias under his esteemed mentorship.Spending quality time with each patient and their family to establish the best possible plan to improve the health of each and every one of his patients. Dr. Kalioundji is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Peripheral Artery Disease. His top areas of expertise are Metabolic Syndrome, Angina, Pulmonary Edema, Pacemaker Implantation, and Endoscopy.
Cedars-Sinai Cardiology Medical Group-Los Angeles
Suhail Dohad is a Cardiologist in Los Angeles,, California. Dr. Dohad is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Peripheral Artery Disease. His top areas of expertise are Coronary Heart Disease, Angina, Peripheral Artery Disease, Angioplasty, and Thrombectomy.
Areas of Expertise
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- Distinguished
- AnginaDr. Rafie isDistinguished. Learn about Angina.
- ApoplexyDr. Rafie isDistinguished. Learn about Apoplexy.
- Coronary Heart DiseaseDr. Rafie isDistinguished. Learn about Coronary Heart Disease.
- Heart AttackDr. Rafie isDistinguished. Learn about Heart Attack.
- Metabolic SyndromeDr. Rafie isDistinguished. Learn about Metabolic Syndrome.
- NecrosisDr. Rafie isDistinguished. Learn about Necrosis.
- Advanced
- AngioplastyDr. Rafie isAdvanced. Learn about Angioplasty.
- Aortic Valve StenosisDr. Rafie isAdvanced. Learn about Aortic Valve Stenosis.
- Arterial EmbolismDr. Rafie isAdvanced. Learn about Arterial Embolism.
- AtherosclerosisDr. Rafie isAdvanced. Learn about Atherosclerosis.
- Atrial FibrillationDr. Rafie isAdvanced. Learn about Atrial Fibrillation.
- Ectopic HeartbeatDr. Rafie isAdvanced. Learn about Ectopic Heartbeat.
- Experienced
- Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA)Dr. Rafie isExperienced. Learn about Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA).
- Acute Coronary SyndromeDr. Rafie isExperienced. Learn about Acute Coronary Syndrome.
- Adenosine Deaminase 2 DeficiencyDr. Rafie isExperienced. Learn about Adenosine Deaminase 2 Deficiency.
- Aortic RegurgitationDr. Rafie isExperienced. Learn about Aortic Regurgitation.
- Aortic Valve ReplacementDr. Rafie isExperienced. Learn about Aortic Valve Replacement.
- ArrhythmiasDr. Rafie isExperienced. Learn about Arrhythmias.