Overview
Dr. Gafoor's passion is the field of structural heart disease. This new and rising field is an innovative way to approach complex heart and valve disease patients without open heart surgery. Whether patients have aortic stenosis, mitral regurgitation, atrial fibrillation, a prior heart valve that now needs replacement or more - this century has possibilities that were not available even as recently as five years ago. Dr. Gafoor trained in the US as well as abroad, and his goal is to bring patients the best in worldwide care right at their doorsteps. The Structural Heart & Valve Disease team's goal is patient safety and quality of life, and they want to not only add years to each patient's life, but life to each patient's years. Patients are important to Dr. Gafoor - not just for who they are and what they've done, but also for what they plan to do. Not just today, but tomorrow, and for the future after that.
Dr. Gafoor is highly rated in 15 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Mitral Valve Regurgitation, Aortic Valve Stenosis, Atrial Fibrillation, Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR), and Aortic Valve Replacement.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 92 peer reviewed articles and participating in 10 clinical trials. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Dr. Gafoor 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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Virginia Mason Medical Center
Drew Baldwin, MD, is a board-certified cardiologist specialized in cardiovascular disease and interventional cardiology. His interests include coronary artery disease, preventive cardiology, cholesterol management, cardiac rehabilitation, echocardiography, nuclear cardiology, peripheral vascular disease, valvular heart disease, and transcatheter aortic valve replacement.Dr. Baldwin listens to each patient's unique story interpreting their health issues and addressing them with the arsenal of advanced evidence-based treatment options now available. He makes a point to educate patients about their conditions and the treatments available using terms they can understand.Dr. Baldwin is a Fellow of both the American College of Cardiology and Cardiovascular Angiography and Intervention.Away from work he enjoys literature arts and the outdoors. Dr. Baldwin is highly rated in 114 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Coronary Heart Disease, Angina, Atherosclerosis, and Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF).
Gme Office University Of Washington
Danny Dvir is an Interventional Cardiologist in Seattle, Washington. Dr. Dvir is highly rated in 14 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Aortic Valve Stenosis, Aortic Regurgitation, Bicuspid Aortic Valve, Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR), and Aortic Valve Replacement.
Gme Office University Of Washington
Ganesh Raghu is a Cardiologist and a Pulmonary Medicine provider in Seattle, Washington. Dr. Raghu is highly rated in 15 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Acute Interstitial Pneumonia, Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis, Interstitial Lung Disease, Lung Transplant, and Endoscopy.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Sameer A. Gafoor
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Sameer A. Gafoor?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Sameer A. Gafoor by calling their office at 206-215-4545. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Sameer A. Gafoor a top-rated expert for Mitral Valve Regurgitation?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Sameer A. Gafoor is classified as an Distinguished expert for Mitral Valve Regurgitation, 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. Sameer A. Gafoor specialize in?
While Dr. Sameer A. Gafoor is a Cardiology, they have specific expertise in Mitral Valve Regurgitation, Aortic Valve Stenosis, and Atrial Fibrillation. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Cardiology.
Does Dr. Sameer A. Gafoor participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Sameer A. Gafoor has published 92 articles and abstracts on conditions like Mitral Valve Regurgitation. You can view a list of Dr. Sameer A. Gafoor's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Sameer A. Gafoor accept my insurance?
Dr. Sameer A. Gafoor accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 206-215-4545 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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- Distinguished
- Aortic RegurgitationDr. Gafoor isDistinguished. Learn about Aortic Regurgitation.
- Aortic Valve ReplacementDr. Gafoor isDistinguished. Learn about Aortic Valve Replacement.
- Aortic Valve StenosisDr. Gafoor isDistinguished. Learn about Aortic Valve Stenosis.
- Atrial FibrillationDr. Gafoor isDistinguished. Learn about Atrial Fibrillation.
- Atrial Septal Defect (ASD)Dr. Gafoor isDistinguished. Learn about Atrial Septal Defect (ASD).
- Mitral Valve RegurgitationDr. Gafoor isDistinguished. Learn about Mitral Valve Regurgitation.
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- Heart AttackDr. Gafoor isAdvanced. Learn about Heart Attack.
- Heart Valve RepairDr. Gafoor isAdvanced. Learn about Heart Valve Repair.
- Patent Foramen Ovale RepairDr. Gafoor isAdvanced. Learn about Patent Foramen Ovale Repair.
- Pediatric MyocarditisDr. Gafoor isAdvanced. Learn about Pediatric Myocarditis.
- Rheumatic FeverDr. Gafoor isAdvanced. Learn about Rheumatic Fever.
- VasculitisDr. Gafoor isAdvanced. Learn about Vasculitis.
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- Acute Coronary SyndromeDr. Gafoor isExperienced. Learn about Acute Coronary Syndrome.
- Adenosine Deaminase 2 DeficiencyDr. Gafoor isExperienced. Learn about Adenosine Deaminase 2 Deficiency.
- AnginaDr. Gafoor isExperienced. Learn about Angina.
- AngioplastyDr. Gafoor isExperienced. Learn about Angioplasty.
- ApoplexyDr. Gafoor isExperienced. Learn about Apoplexy.
- ArrhythmiasDr. Gafoor isExperienced. Learn about Arrhythmias.