
Overview
Dr. Kiyon Naser-Tavakolian is board certified in diagnostic radiology and interventional radiology. He is an assistant professor of radiology at Columbia University Irving Medical Center and an attending radiologist at New York-Presbyterian Hospital. Dr. Tavakolian has expertise in minimally invasive procedures and treats a wide range of medical conditions including cancer, venous disease, men’s and women’s health. His particular interests are in liver cancers, deep venous disease, treatment of fibroids, prostate artery embolization, varicocele treatment, and pelvic arterial and venous disorders. He also performs a wide range of procedures for cancer and non-cancer related pain including joint injections, nerve blocks, kyphoplasty, ablations, and women’s health procedures such as hysterosalpingograms and fallopian tube recanalizations.Dr. Tavakolian completed his medical school education at the University of Vermont College of Medicine where he was inducted into the Gold Humanism Honor Society. Subsequently he completed his internal medicine internship and diagnostic radiology residency at Stony Brook University Hospital, where he served as academic chief resident. He then completed his interventional radiology fellowship at Columbia University-NewYork-Presbyterian.Dr. Tavakolian is a passionate educator of residents, fellows, and medical students and has been awarded numerous teaching awards during his residency. Additionally, he has authored multiple manuscripts and abstracts in lung biopsy technology, neurodegenerative disorders, and case reports within interventional radiology. He is a peer reviewer for the American Journal of Roentgenology and a member of the American College of Radiology (ACR), the Society of Interventional Radiology, and the American Medical Association.
His top areas of expertise are Pleurisy, Gallbladder Disease, Pleural Effusion, and Neuroendocrine Tumor.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 12 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Locations
51 West 51st Street, New York, NY 10019
177 Ft. Washington Avenue, New York, NY 10032
Additional Areas of Focus
Dr. Tavakolian has provided the following conditions as areas of focus. Please note that we may not have enough data to validate their experience in some of these conditions.
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. Kiyon Tavakolian
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Kiyon Tavakolian?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Kiyon Tavakolian by calling their office at 212-326-8874. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Kiyon Tavakolian a top-rated expert for Pleurisy?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Kiyon Tavakolian is classified as an Experienced expert for Pleurisy, 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. Kiyon Tavakolian specialize in?
While Dr. Kiyon Tavakolian is a Radiology, they have specific expertise in Pleurisy, Gallbladder Disease, and Pleural Effusion. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Radiology.
Does Dr. Kiyon Tavakolian participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Kiyon Tavakolian has published 12 articles and abstracts on conditions like Pleurisy. You can view a list of Dr. Kiyon Tavakolian's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Kiyon Tavakolian accept my insurance?
Dr. Kiyon Tavakolian accepts most major insurance plans, including Anthem BCBS and Cigna. We recommend calling the office directly at 212-326-8874 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.
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- Deep Vein ThrombosisDr. Tavakolian isExperienced. Learn about Deep Vein Thrombosis.
- EmphysemaDr. Tavakolian isExperienced. Learn about Emphysema.
- Familial Colorectal CancerDr. Tavakolian isExperienced. Learn about Familial Colorectal Cancer.
- Gallbladder DiseaseDr. Tavakolian isExperienced. Learn about Gallbladder Disease.
- Intussusception in ChildrenDr. Tavakolian isExperienced. Learn about Intussusception in Children.
- Neuroendocrine TumorDr. Tavakolian isExperienced. Learn about Neuroendocrine Tumor.

