Overview
Ali Shirafkan is a General Surgeon in Houston, Texas. Dr. Shirafkan has been practicing medicine for over 18 years. His top areas of expertise are Mediastinitis, Liver Cancer, and Cardiogenic Shock.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 17 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Locations
6400 Fannin St Ste 2350, Houston, TX 77030
301 University Blvd, Galveston, TX 77555
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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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Ali Shirafkan
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Ali Shirafkan?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Ali Shirafkan by calling their office at 409-772-0531. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Ali Shirafkan a top-rated expert for Mediastinitis?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Ali Shirafkan is classified as an Experienced expert for Mediastinitis, 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. Ali Shirafkan specialize in?
While Dr. Ali Shirafkan is a General Surgery, they have specific expertise in Mediastinitis, Liver Cancer, and Cardiogenic Shock. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within General Surgery.
Does Dr. Ali Shirafkan participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Ali Shirafkan has published 17 articles and abstracts on conditions like Mediastinitis. You can view a list of Dr. Ali Shirafkan's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Ali Shirafkan accept my insurance?
Dr. Ali Shirafkan accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Cigna. We recommend calling the office directly at 409-772-0531 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Experienced
- Cardiogenic ShockDr. Shirafkan isExperienced. Learn about Cardiogenic Shock.
- Liver CancerDr. Shirafkan isExperienced. Learn about Liver Cancer.
- MediastinitisDr. Shirafkan isExperienced. Learn about Mediastinitis.