Expertise in
3
conditions

Dr. Armin Kiankhooy

General Surgery | Thoracic Surgery
10 Congress St, 
Pasadena, CA 
Accepting New Patients
Offers Telehealth
Referral may be required
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Expertise in
3
conditions
10 Congress St, 
Pasadena, CA 

Overview

Armin Kiankhooy is a General Surgeon and a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in Pasadena, California.

Dr. Kiankhooy is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Aortic Dissection, Cystic Medial Necrosis of Aorta, Aortic Valve Stenosis, Heart Bypass Surgery, and Heart Valve Repair.

Dr. Kiankhooy is board certified in American Board Surgery. He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 26 peer reviewed articles and participating in 1 clinical trial. Dr. Kiankhooy is currently accepting new patients.

Specialties

General Surgery
Thoracic Surgery

Licenses

Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) in CA

Board Certifications

American Board Surgery

Fellowships

University of Virginia School of Medicine , Thoracic & Cardiovascular Surgery , 2012 - 2014

Hospital Affiliations

Huntington Hospital

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

Insurance

Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.

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Accepted insurance plans:

Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO

Locations

Cedar-sinai Medical Care Foundation
10 Congress St, Pasadena, CA 91105

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.

1 Clinical Trials

AtriCure CryoICE Lesions for Persistent and Long-standing Persistent Atrial Fibrillation Treatment During Concomitant On-Pump Endo/Epicardial Cardiac Surgery
AtriCure CryoICE Lesions for Persistent and Long-standing Persistent Atrial Fibrillation Treatment During Concomitant On-Pump Endo/Epicardial Cardiac Surgery
Enrollment Status: Active_not_recruiting
Publish Date: October 15, 2024
Intervention Type: Device
Study Phase: Not Applicable

26 Total Publications

A NEW ERA FOR THE SURGICAL TREATMENT OF ATRIAL FIBRILLATION: EVOLVING SURGICAL TECHNIQUES AND CLINICAL CONSIDERATIONS.
A NEW ERA FOR THE SURGICAL TREATMENT OF ATRIAL FIBRILLATION: EVOLVING SURGICAL TECHNIQUES AND CLINICAL CONSIDERATIONS.
Journal: The Annals of thoracic surgery
Published: December 31, 2025
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Is Dr. Armin Kiankhooy a top-rated expert for Heart Bypass Surgery?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Armin Kiankhooy is classified as an Advanced expert for Heart Bypass Surgery, 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. Armin Kiankhooy specialize in?

While Dr. Armin Kiankhooy is a General Surgery, they have specific expertise in Heart Bypass Surgery, Aortic Dissection, and Cystic Medial Necrosis of Aorta. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within General Surgery.

Does Dr. Armin Kiankhooy participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Armin Kiankhooy has published 26 articles and abstracts on conditions like Heart Bypass Surgery. You can view a list of Dr. Armin Kiankhooy's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. Armin Kiankhooy accept my insurance?

Dr. Armin Kiankhooy accepts most major insurance plans, including Humana and UnitedHealthcare. We recommend calling the office directly at 424-314-0190 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

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