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 highly rated in 33 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Heart Attack, Necrosis, Angina, Angioplasty, and Aortic Valve Replacement.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 1 peer reviewed article. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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500 N Central Ave, Ste 800, Glendale, CA 91203
Clinical Research
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Amir S. Rafie
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Amir S. Rafie?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Amir S. Rafie by calling their office at 818-242-4191. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Amir S. Rafie a top-rated expert for Heart Attack?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Amir S. Rafie is classified as an Distinguished expert for Heart Attack, 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. Amir S. Rafie specialize in?
While Dr. Amir S. Rafie is a Cardiology, they have specific expertise in Heart Attack, Necrosis, and Angina. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Cardiology.
Does Dr. Amir S. Rafie participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Amir S. Rafie has published 1 articles and abstracts on conditions like Heart Attack. You can view a list of Dr. Amir S. Rafie's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Amir S. Rafie accept my insurance?
Dr. Amir S. Rafie accepts most major insurance plans, including Absolute Total Care South Carolina and Aetna. We recommend calling the office directly at 818-242-4191 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
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- 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.
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- 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.