Overview
Timo Z. Nazari-Shafti, M.D., assistant professor in the Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery, specializes in all aspects of adult cardiac surgery, with a particular focus on coronary artery bypass surgery, including off-pump coronary artery surgery. He has a strong interest in advancing new technologies for minimally invasive bypass grafting, such as minimally invasive direct coronary artery bypass and totally endoscopic coronary artery bypass.Originally from Lübeck, Germany, Dr. Nazari-Shafti earned his medical degree from the Otto-von-Guericke-University in Magdeburg, Germany. He completed two postdoctoral fellowships in the U.S., one at Tulane University and the other at Houston Methodist Research Institute. He then completed an integrated residency at the German Heart Center Berlin, one of Europe’s leading cardiac surgery hospitals. During his residency, he set up his own research group at Charité University and the Berlin/Brandenburg Center for Regenerative Therapies, where he served as a junior faculty member and a steering committee member. He also qualified for the prestigious Berlin Institute of Health Junior Clinician and Clinician Scientist Program and secured a European Government Grant to support collaborative projects between academic researchers and industry partners across Europe.Dr. Nazari-Shafti’s research focuses on enhancing various aspects of coronary artery bypass grafting. His work spans endothelial biology at the bench, preclinical large-animal studies, and clinical trials. This broad scope reflects his commitment to translating basic scientific discoveries into clinical innovations.
His clinical expertise encompasses Heart Tumor, Mitral Valve Prolapse, Mitral Valve Regurgitation, Heart Bypass Surgery, and Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG).
Dr. Nazari-Shafti is board certified in European Association For Cardiothoracic SurgeonsInternational Society For Coronary Artery SurgeryGerman Society For Cardiothoracic Surgery. He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 42 peer reviewed articles. Dr. Nazari-Shafti is currently accepting new patients.
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6770 Bertner Ave, Ste C-350, Houston, TX 77030
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What conditions does Dr. Mir T. Nazari-Shafti specialize in?
While Dr. Mir T. Nazari-Shafti is a Thoracic Surgery, they have specific expertise in Heart Bypass Surgery, Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG), and Heart Tumor. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Thoracic Surgery.
Does Dr. Mir T. Nazari-Shafti participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Mir T. Nazari-Shafti has published 42 articles and abstracts on conditions like Heart Bypass Surgery. You can view a list of Dr. Mir T. Nazari-Shafti's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
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