Dr. Shabnam Peyvandi
Overview
Dr. Shabnam Peyvandi is a pediatric cardiologist with expertise in diagnosing and managing heart disease before birth. She holds the Benioff Professorship in Children's Health. Peyvandi founded and co-directs the Pediatric Healthy Hearts and Minds Program, which works to support long-term development and quality of life for children born with heart defects. Her team participates in national and international collaborative efforts to promote the well-being of these children. Peyvandi's funded research focuses on early markers of developmental outcomes in children born with heart disease. She directs the UCSF Pediatric Heart Center's cardiovascular research program, which aims to advance scientific understanding and innovative care in pediatric cardiovascular disease. Peyvandi earned her medical degree from New York Medical College and completed a residency in pediatrics at Children's Hospital Los Angeles. She completed a fellowship in cardiology and an advanced fellowship in imaging and fetal cardiology at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia before joining UCSF in 2013. She also has a master of advanced study degree in clinical research from the UCSF Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics. Peyvandi is a fellow of the American Heart Association and American Society of Echocardiography. She is a member of the Society for Pediatric Research. She has won numerous awards for her research and teaching at UCSF.
Dr. Peyvandi is highly rated in 7 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Congenital Heart Disease (CHD), Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome (HLHS), Transposition of the Great Arteries, and Fetal Edema.
Her clinical research consists of co-authoring 75 peer reviewed articles and participating in 1 clinical trial. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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1855 Fourth St., Second Floor, Room A-2432, San Francisco, CA 94158
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. Shabnam Peyvandi
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Shabnam Peyvandi?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Shabnam Peyvandi by calling their office at 800-793-3887. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Shabnam Peyvandi a top-rated expert for Congenital Heart Disease (CHD)?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Shabnam Peyvandi is classified as an Elite expert for Congenital Heart Disease (CHD), 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. Shabnam Peyvandi specialize in?
While Dr. Shabnam Peyvandi is a Pediatric Cardiology, they have specific expertise in Congenital Heart Disease (CHD), Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome (HLHS), and Transposition of the Great Arteries. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Pediatric Cardiology.
Does Dr. Shabnam Peyvandi participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Shabnam Peyvandi has published 75 articles and abstracts on conditions like Congenital Heart Disease (CHD). You can view a list of Dr. Shabnam Peyvandi's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Shabnam Peyvandi accept my insurance?
Dr. Shabnam Peyvandi accepts most major insurance plans, including Blue Shield of California and Humana. We recommend calling the office directly at 800-793-3887 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
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- Elite
- Congenital Heart Disease (CHD)Dr. Peyvandi isElite. Learn about Congenital Heart Disease (CHD).
- Distinguished
- Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome (HLHS)Dr. Peyvandi isDistinguished. Learn about Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome (HLHS).
- Transposition of the Great ArteriesDr. Peyvandi isDistinguished. Learn about Transposition of the Great Arteries.
- Advanced
- Fetal EdemaDr. Peyvandi isAdvanced. Learn about Fetal Edema.
- Hydrops FetalisDr. Peyvandi isAdvanced. Learn about Hydrops Fetalis.
- Pulmonary AtresiaDr. Peyvandi isAdvanced. Learn about Pulmonary Atresia.
- Pulmonary Atresia with Intact Ventricular Septum
- Experienced
- 15q11.2 MicrodeletionDr. Peyvandi isExperienced. Learn about 15q11.2 Microdeletion.
- Alpha ThalassemiaDr. Peyvandi isExperienced. Learn about Alpha Thalassemia.
- Aortopulmonary WindowDr. Peyvandi isExperienced. Learn about Aortopulmonary Window.
- Cardiac DiverticulumDr. Peyvandi isExperienced. Learn about Cardiac Diverticulum.
- Cerebral HypoxiaDr. Peyvandi isExperienced. Learn about Cerebral Hypoxia.
- Coarctation of the AortaDr. Peyvandi isExperienced. Learn about Coarctation of the Aorta.