Cardiologist in Tehran
Dr. Seyed Shahrokh Taghavi: Cardiologist with Fellowship Training in Angioplasty
With years of experience, Dr. Taghavi treats heart disease, opens narrowed arteries with stents and balloons, and provides specialist cardiac consultations. He sees patients at several reputable medical centres in Tehran.
- Cardiology subspecialty, Iran University of Medical Sciences
- Interventional cardiology (angioplasty) fellowship, Shahid Rajaie Heart Hospital
- Opening blocked arteries without open-heart surgery
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Biography
About Dr. Shahrokh Taghavi
Dr. Seyed Shahrokh Taghavi, a cardiologist, was born in Tehran in 1968–69. He finished secondary school in 1986 and was admitted that same year to study medicine at Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences: the start of a long road to his final goal of specialising in cardiology.
Dr. Taghavi is one of the relatively few medical graduates in Iran to have earned specialist, subspecialist and fellowship qualifications in succession.
1986–87 · Medical school
Admitted to medicine at Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences.
2001–02 · Internal medicine
Completed specialist training in internal medicine, ranked first.
2006–07 · Cardiology
Completed the cardiology subspecialty at Iran University of Medical Sciences.
2014–15 · Interventional fellowship
Accepted to the interventional cardiology (angioplasty) fellowship at Shahid Rajaie Heart Hospital.
Services
Services of Dr. Shahrokh Taghavi, Cardiologist
Alongside consultations, Dr. Taghavi performs many modern cardiovascular treatments without open surgery.
Coronary and peripheral angioplasty
Opening narrowed arteries of the heart and limbs with balloons and stents through an artery in the arm or leg, without open-heart surgery.
Balloon valvuloplasty
Opening narrowed heart valves with a balloon, without open surgery.
Closure of congenital heart defects
Closing holes and openings inside the heart that remain from fetal life.
Cardiac consultation
Diagnosing heart disease and choosing the right treatment for each patient.
Cardiac consultation
Who Should Have a Cardiac Consultation?
A cardiac consultation is for anyone who needs a heart condition diagnosed or a treatment plan decided. A heart check-up is especially recommended for the groups listed here.
Warning signs: if you have chest pain or pressure, sudden shortness of breath, or severe weakness, do not wait for an appointment. Call emergency services immediately (115 in Iran).
- People aged 40 and over
- People who have been treated for heart disease
- People with a family history of heart disease
- Before, during or after common surgery such as neurosurgery, kidney or gastrointestinal procedures
- Smokers and other tobacco users
- People with high blood pressure
- People with high blood cholesterol
- People who do strenuous physical activity
- People who drink alcohol
- People who are overweight
Angioplasty with Dr. Shahrokh Taghavi
What Is Angioplasty?
Angioplasty, also known as balloon angioplasty or percutaneous transluminal angioplasty (PTA), is a minimally invasive endovascular procedure used to widen narrowed or blocked blood vessels. One of its most important uses is treating atherosclerosis, the narrowing and hardening of the arteries.
A deflated balloon on a catheter (cardiac catheterization) is guided over a guide wire into the narrowed or blocked vessel and then inflated to a set size. The inflated balloon widens the vessel and the surrounding muscular wall, improving blood flow. To keep the vessel open, a stent may be placed at the same time, after which the balloon is deflated and removed.
Compared with surgery, angioplasty is a lower-risk treatment option, but it should be performed by a cardiologist experienced in the procedure. In inexperienced hands it can lead to serious complications.
Patient guides
How to Choose a Cardiologist
Finding the right cardiologist
Choosing a good cardiologist in Tehran or any other city often feels confusing, but it doesn’t have to. Instead of getting lost in countless websites and apps, start the traditional way: trust the experience of others. Friends and family can help you narrow your search.
Then check what you hear: a doctor’s track record and the standing of the hospitals and clinics they work with matter a great deal. Dr. Shahrokh Taghavi practises at reputable hospitals and specialist heart clinics in Tehran.
Finding a good cardiologist in Tehran
Many doctors describe themselves as good cardiologists. To judge that claim, several criteria matter, as discussed in Persian-language directories such as Pezeshka’s list of leading cardiologists in Iran:
- The reputation and size of the hospitals where the doctor practises
- Their specialist qualifications and the university they trained at
- Which insurance plans are accepted
- How far the clinic or hospital is from where you live
Videos & articles
Educational Videos and Articles by Dr. Taghavi
Plain-language articles on heart health, heart disease and treatment options.
Instagram videos
Risk factors for developing heart disease
Complications of heart disease
Heart disease symptoms caused by valvular heart disease
Heart disease symptoms caused by heart infections
Heart disease symptoms caused by weak heart muscle (dilated cardiomyopathy)
Heart disease symptoms caused by heart defects
The most important side effects of long flights for heart patients
Heart disease symptoms caused by abnormal heartbeats (heart arrhythmias)
Symptoms of heart disease in your blood vessels (atherosclerotic disease)
Coronary Computed Tomography Angiography (CCTA)
Heart disease definition
General articles
Risk factors for developing heart disease
Complications of heart disease
Heart disease symptoms caused by valvular heart disease
Heart disease symptoms caused by heart infections
Heart disease symptoms caused by weak heart muscle (dilated cardiomyopathy)
Heart disease symptoms caused by heart defects
The most important side effects of long flights for heart patients
Heart disease symptoms caused by abnormal heartbeats (heart arrhythmias)
Symptoms of heart disease in your blood vessels (atherosclerotic disease)
Coronary Computed Tomography Angiography (CCTA)
Heart disease definition
Short reads
Risk factors for developing heart disease
Complications of heart disease
Heart disease symptoms caused by valvular heart disease
Heart disease symptoms caused by heart infections
Heart disease symptoms caused by weak heart muscle (dilated cardiomyopathy)
Heart disease symptoms caused by heart defects
The most important side effects of long flights for heart patients
Heart disease symptoms caused by abnormal heartbeats (heart arrhythmias)
Symptoms of heart disease in your blood vessels (atherosclerotic disease)
Coronary Computed Tomography Angiography (CCTA)
Heart disease definition
Book an Appointment with Dr. Shahrokh Taghavi
To book a visit or a cardiac consultation, use the contact page or find the clinic addresses. You can also send your questions through the Q&A section.