Overview
Dr. Afshin Ehsan is a board-certified adult cardiothoracic surgeon. His professional interests include surgical treatment of complex valvular heart disease, catheter-based aortic and mitral valve therapies and minimally invasive surgery. Among his most common procedures is mitral valve repairs, aortic valve replacements and surgery for complex coronary artery disease. Dr. Ehsan is passionate about providing comprehensive treatment for all forms of cardiovascular disease in his patients. Dr. Ehsan is a member of the American Association for Thoracic Surgery, the Society of Thoracic Surgeons, the Society of University Surgeons, the American College of Cardiology, the American Heart Association and the American College of Surgeons. He is proud to serve as the Chief of Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery at Baylor Scott & White Medical Center in Temple. Outside of work, Dr. Ehsan enjoys spending time with family and friends, hiking, traveling and live music.
Dr. Ehsan is highly rated in 7 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Aortic Valve Stenosis, Vasoconstriction, Heart Attack, Aortic Valve Replacement, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR).
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 77 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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2401 S 31st St, Temple, TX 76508
Clinical Research
Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.
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Baylor Scott & White Clinic - Temple
After completing education and training at Texas A&M College of Medicine and Mayo Clinic Rochester MN, Dr. Giebel joined the Division of Cardiology at Temple Clinic Baylor Scott & White Health. He has been a staff cardiologist here since 1994. His career duties involve clinical cardiology, CVICU care, echocardiography and structural heart disease echocardiography, and diagnostic cardiac catheterization. He has been active in teaching medical students, residents, and cardiology fellows. Dr. Giebel's areas of expertise include general cardiology and the treatment of coronary artery disease, valvular heart disease, chest pain, heart failure, cardiomyopathy, hypertension, and pericardial disease. Dr. Giebel is highly rated in 29 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Familial Ventricular Tachycardia, Arrhythmias, Heart Attack, Aortic Valve Replacement, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR).
Baylor Scott & White Clinic - Temple
Dr. Jones attended The University of Texas Southwestern Medical School in Dallas, TX, and then completed an Internal Medicine residency and a Cardiology fellowship at Baylor University Medical Center, part of Baylor Scott & White Health.In his free time, Dr. Jones enjoys the outdoors, especially fishing, and his hobbies are reading, photography and astronomy. Dr. Jones is highly rated in 24 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM), Subvalvular Aortic Stenosis, Coronary Heart Disease, Familial Neurocardiogenic Syncope, and Heart Bypass Surgery.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Afshin Ehsan
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Afshin Ehsan?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Afshin Ehsan by calling their office at 254-724-2111. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Afshin Ehsan a top-rated expert for Aortic Valve Replacement?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Afshin Ehsan is classified as an Distinguished expert for Aortic Valve Replacement, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Dr. Afshin Ehsan specialize in?
While Dr. Afshin Ehsan is a Cardiology, they have specific expertise in Aortic Valve Replacement, Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR), and Aortic Valve Stenosis. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Cardiology.
Does Dr. Afshin Ehsan participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Afshin Ehsan has published 77 articles and abstracts on conditions like Aortic Valve Replacement. You can view a list of Dr. Afshin Ehsan's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Afshin Ehsan accept my insurance?
Dr. Afshin Ehsan accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 254-724-2111 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
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- Distinguished
- Aortic Valve ReplacementDr. Ehsan isDistinguished. Learn about Aortic Valve Replacement.
- Aortic Valve StenosisDr. Ehsan isDistinguished. Learn about Aortic Valve Stenosis.
- Heart Bypass SurgeryDr. Ehsan isDistinguished. Learn about Heart Bypass Surgery.
- Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR)
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- Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG)
- Heart Valve RepairDr. Ehsan isAdvanced. Learn about Heart Valve Repair.
- VasoconstrictionDr. Ehsan isAdvanced. Learn about Vasoconstriction.
- Experienced
- AnginaDr. Ehsan isExperienced. Learn about Angina.
- Aortic DissectionDr. Ehsan isExperienced. Learn about Aortic Dissection.
- Aortic RegurgitationDr. Ehsan isExperienced. Learn about Aortic Regurgitation.
- ApoplexyDr. Ehsan isExperienced. Learn about Apoplexy.
- Arterial EmbolismDr. Ehsan isExperienced. Learn about Arterial Embolism.
- AtherosclerosisDr. Ehsan isExperienced. Learn about Atherosclerosis.