Behnam N. Tehrani
Expertise in
12
conditions
Expertise in
12
conditions
8081 Innovation Park Dr, 700, 
Fairfax, VA 

Overview

System Associate Director for Interventional Cardiology Executive Director of the Cardiac Catheterization Laboratories for Inova Co-Director of Complex Coronary Therapeutic Program Dr. Behnam N. Tehrani also serves as an assistant clinical professor of medicine at both George Washington University and the University of Virginia. He is involved in clinical trials and registries pertaining to complex coronary interventions, renal denervation, cardiogenic shock and pulmonary embolism. In line with Inova’s mission and values, Dr. Tehrani has dedicated his career to the development of team-based systems of care – bringing together specialists to collaborate on patient care, using innovative technologies coupled with research and a lifelong commitment to education and learning. He played a key role in creating Inova’s cardiogenic shock team, which has become a national leader in improving survival rates for this life-threatening condition. He also co-leads the team that performs advanced, technically complex catheter-based procedures for patients with severe coronary artery disease who are at elevated risk and often have limited treatment options. This includes procedures for chronic total occlusion, a complete blockage in the coronary arteries. Dr. Tehrani is also part of the team that introduced renal denervation services for treating resistant hypertension, as well as the rapid-response team for diagnosing and treating pulmonary embolism and the team that treats chronic thromboembolic pulmonary hypertension. Recognized nationally for his leadership, Dr. Tehrani serves on committees for both the American College of Cardiology and the Society for Cardiovascular Angiography and Interventions. He has co-authored more than 100 peer-reviewed publications, abstracts and book chapters, with his work published in top medical journals including Journal of the American College of Cardiology (JACC), JACC: Heart Failure, JACC: Cardiovascular Interventions, JAMA Cardiology, Circulation: Heart Failure, and Journal of the Society for Cardiovascular Angiography and Interventions. He also contributes as a peer reviewer for Journal of the American College of Cardiology, Circulation, European Heart Journal, American Heart Journal, and Catheterization and Cardiovascular Interventions.

Dr. Tehrani is highly rated in 12 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Cardiogenic Shock, Heart Attack, Pulmonary Veno-Occlusive Disease, Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI), and Lithotripsy.

His clinical research consists of co-authoring 72 peer reviewed articles and participating in 2 clinical trials. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.

Graduate Institution

George Washington University School Of Medicine & Health Sciences

Residency

George Washington University Medical Center Training Specialty: Internal Medicine 6/23/2006 - 6/30/2009

Specialties

Interventional Cardiology
Cardiology

Licenses

Internal Medicine in VA

Fellowships

George Washington University School of Medicine Training Specialty: Cardiology 7/01/2010 - 6/30/2013
George Washington University School of Medicine Training Specialty: Interventional Cardiology 7/01/2013 - 6/30/2014

Hospital Affiliations

Inova Alexandria Hospital
Inova Fairfax Hospital
Inova Fair Oaks Hospital
Inova Loudoun Hospital

Languages Spoken

English
Farsi

Gender

Male

Awards

Top Doctors
Washingtonian
2020-2023
Blog Posts
Inova among first hospitals to introduce leading-edge treatment for blocked or narrowed coronary artery stents (July 2024)Inova introduces a groundbreaking procedure to control resistant high blood pressure (April 2024)Improving Outcomes with a Regionalized Systems of Care For Cardiogenic Shock Treatment (November 2022)Surviving Cardiogenic Shock: Survival Rates Soar at Inova (April 2019)

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Walgreens
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Locations

Inova Cardiology - Fairfax
8081 Innovation Park Dr, 700, Fairfax, VA 22031
Other Locations
Inova Cardiology - Ashburn
21785 Filigree Ct, 203, Ashburn, VA 20147
Inova Medical Group - Cardiology
3580 Joseph Siewick Dr, 401, Fairfax, VA 22033

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. Behnam N. Tehrani

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Is Dr. Behnam N. Tehrani a top-rated expert for Cardiogenic Shock?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Behnam N. Tehrani is classified as an Elite expert for Cardiogenic Shock, 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. Behnam N. Tehrani specialize in?

While Dr. Behnam N. Tehrani is a Interventional Cardiology, they have specific expertise in Cardiogenic Shock, Heart Attack, and Pulmonary Veno-Occlusive Disease. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Interventional Cardiology.

Does Dr. Behnam N. Tehrani participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Behnam N. Tehrani has published 72 articles and abstracts on conditions like Cardiogenic Shock. You can view a list of Dr. Behnam N. Tehrani's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. Behnam N. Tehrani accept my insurance?

Dr. Behnam N. Tehrani accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 571-472-2900 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

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