Sameer A. Gafoor
Expertise in
15
conditions
Expertise in
15
conditions
550 17th Avenue, Suite 680, 
Seattle, WA 

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 clinical expertise encompasses Mitral Valve Regurgitation, Aortic Valve Stenosis, Atrial Fibrillation, Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR), and Aortic Valve Replacement.

Dr. Gafoor is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 92 peer reviewed articles and participating in 10 clinical trials. Dr. Gafoor is currently accepting new patients.

Graduate Institution

Northwestern University, Feinberg School Of Medicine , 2005

Residency

University of Michigan Medical School , 2008

Specialties

Cardiology
Interventional Cardiology

Licenses

Internal Medicine in WA

Board Certifications

American Board Of Internal Medicine

Fellowships

MedStar Washington Hospital Center , 2011
Emory University Hospital , 2012
Cardio Vascular Center Frankfurt , 2013

Hospital Affiliations

Valley Medical Center
Swedish Edmonds Hospital
Swedish Medical Center / Cherry Hill
Swedish Issaquah
Olympic Medical Center

Languages Spoken

English
German
Urdu

Gender

Male

Insurance

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Community Health
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Group Health Cooperative
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Humana
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Locations

Swedish Heart & Vascular - Cherry Hill
550 17th Avenue, Suite 680, Seattle, WA 98122
Other Locations
Swedish Cherry Hill
500 17th Avenue, Seattle, WA 98122

Additional Areas of Focus

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.

Patent Ductus Arteriosus
Hypertension
Malignant Hypertension
Pericarditis
Atrioventricular Septal Defect
Orthostatic Hypotension
Pulmonary Edema
Mitral Valve Prolapse
Coronary Artery Fistula
Myocarditis
Patent Foramen Ovale
Tricuspid Regurgitation
Familial Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy
Cardiac Arrest
Atrial Fibrillation
Ventricular Tachycardia
Atrial Tachycardia
Atherosclerosis
Pulmonary Valve Stenosis
Cardiomyopathy
Familial Dilated Cardiomyopathy
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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 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

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