Trust score 8/100
Dr. Mehdi Shahriyari Afshar
👤 6 years of experience
6,734+
Patients seen
6
Years in practice
10
Publications
1
Languages spoken
About
Dr. Mehdi Shahriyari Afshar – Interventional Cardiologist, MD, FESC, FACC
Dr. Mehdi Shahriyari Afshar is an interventional cardiologist with an extensive educational and professional background in cardiovascular medicine.
He earned his Doctor of Medicine (MD) degree from Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran, graduating with distinction and ranking second in the National Comprehensive Medical Examination (February 1989 – August 1996).
He completed his Cardiology Residency at Shariati Hospital, affiliated with Tehran University of Medical Sciences (1998–2002), graduating as a board-certified cardiologist. He subsequently pursued an Interventional Cardiology Fellowship at Shariati Hospital (2004–2006).
Professional Memberships
Dr. Shahriyari Afshar is a member of several prestigious professional organizations, including:
Emirates Cardiac Society (ECS)
American College of Cardiology (ACC)
European Society of Cardiology (ESC)
College of Physicians and Surgeons of British Columbia (CPSBC)
He was awarded the European Society of Cardiology Certificate for passing the European Examination in Core Cardiology (EECC) on 17/06/2025 and was conferred Fellow of the European Society of Cardiology (FESC) in 2026.
He also obtained the ACC Certified Cardiovascular Knowledge (CCK) Credential in December 2025 and was conferred Fellowship of the American College of Cardiology (FACC) in February 2026.
Professional Experience
Dr. Shahriyari Afshar previously served as Former Head of Cardiology and Cath Lab Director at Iranian Hospital, Dubai, UAE, where he specialized in both non-invasive and invasive cardiology.
Non-Invasive Cardiology
Emergency cardiac care
Inpatient and outpatient adult cardiology
Coronary care unit (CCU) management
Transthoracic and transesophageal echocardiography
Exercise stress testing
Ambulatory ECG and blood pressure monitoring
Temporary and permanent pacemaker implantation
Pericardiocentesis
Enhanced External Counterpulsation (EECP)
Invasive / Interventional Cardiology
Coronary angiography (radial and femoral approaches)
Coronary angioplasty and primary PCI
Peripheral angiography and angioplasty
Balloon valvuloplasty
Right and left heart catheterization
Adult congenital heart catheterization
Balloon pericardiotomy
Endomyocardial biopsy
Intra-aortic balloon pump insertion
Invasive hemodynamic monitoring
He practiced as a cardiologist and interventional cardiologist at:
Iranian Hospital, Dubai, UAE (Former Head of Department and Cath Lab Director)
Canadian Specialist Hospital, Dubai, UAE (Former Cath Lab Director and Founder of the Cath Lab Department)
Treata Private Hospital, Tehran, Iran
Dr. Mehdi Shahriyari Afshar is an interventional cardiologist with an extensive educational and professional background in cardiovascular medicine.
He earned his Doctor of Medicine (MD) degree from Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran, graduating with distinction and ranking second in the National Comprehensive Medical Examination (February 1989 – August 1996).
He completed his Cardiology Residency at Shariati Hospital, affiliated with Tehran University of Medical Sciences (1998–2002), graduating as a board-certified cardiologist. He subsequently pursued an Interventional Cardiology Fellowship at Shariati Hospital (2004–2006).
Professional Memberships
Dr. Shahriyari Afshar is a member of several prestigious professional organizations, including:
Emirates Cardiac Society (ECS)
American College of Cardiology (ACC)
European Society of Cardiology (ESC)
College of Physicians and Surgeons of British Columbia (CPSBC)
He was awarded the European Society of Cardiology Certificate for passing the European Examination in Core Cardiology (EECC) on 17/06/2025 and was conferred Fellow of the European Society of Cardiology (FESC) in 2026.
He also obtained the ACC Certified Cardiovascular Knowledge (CCK) Credential in December 2025 and was conferred Fellowship of the American College of Cardiology (FACC) in February 2026.
Professional Experience
Dr. Shahriyari Afshar previously served as Former Head of Cardiology and Cath Lab Director at Iranian Hospital, Dubai, UAE, where he specialized in both non-invasive and invasive cardiology.
Non-Invasive Cardiology
Emergency cardiac care
Inpatient and outpatient adult cardiology
Coronary care unit (CCU) management
Transthoracic and transesophageal echocardiography
Exercise stress testing
Ambulatory ECG and blood pressure monitoring
Temporary and permanent pacemaker implantation
Pericardiocentesis
Enhanced External Counterpulsation (EECP)
Invasive / Interventional Cardiology
Coronary angiography (radial and femoral approaches)
Coronary angioplasty and primary PCI
Peripheral angiography and angioplasty
Balloon valvuloplasty
Right and left heart catheterization
Adult congenital heart catheterization
Balloon pericardiotomy
Endomyocardial biopsy
Intra-aortic balloon pump insertion
Invasive hemodynamic monitoring
He practiced as a cardiologist and interventional cardiologist at:
Iranian Hospital, Dubai, UAE (Former Head of Department and Cath Lab Director)
Canadian Specialist Hospital, Dubai, UAE (Former Cath Lab Director and Founder of the Cath Lab Department)
Treata Private Hospital, Tehran, Iran
“Evidence-based care tailored to each patient — taking the time to explain options and shared decisions.”
— Dr. Mehdi Shahriyari Afshar
Education & training
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2010–2016 MD · Medicine and Surgery
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2016–2020 Residency · Cardiología
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2020–2021 Fellowship · Subspecialty training
Career & appointments
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2020-09–2021-08 Junior consultant
Licenses & insurance
Medical licenses
AE — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
Board certifications
European Board of Cardiología
Malpractice insurance:
AXA Healthcare Liability · 2,000,000 EUR coverage
· No claims on file
Procedures performed
| Procedure | Code | Lifetime count |
|---|---|---|
| Cardiac consultation | 99244 | 2,076 |
| Echocardiogram | 93306 | 2,251 |
| Stress test | 93015 | 2,173 |
| Holter monitor | 93225 | 1,120 |
| Coronary angiography | 93454 | 2,039 |
| PCI / coronary stent | 92928 | 2,217 |
| Pacemaker implantation | 33208 | 1,338 |
Services & pricing
| Service | Duration | Modality | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| New patient consultation (60m) | 60 min | in_clinic|telemed | 240.00 EUR |
| Follow-up consultation (30m) | 30 min | in_clinic|telemed|phone | 120.00 EUR |
| Stress test | 30 min | in_clinic | 480.00 EUR |
| Holter monitor | 60 min | in_clinic | 1,080.00 EUR |
| Coronary angiography | 90 min | in_clinic | 720.00 EUR |
| PCI / coronary stent | 30 min | in_clinic | 960.00 EUR |
Office, team & in practice
Videos
Research & publications
h-index: 7 · i10: 6
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European registry analysis of Cardiología outcomes
DOI: 10.7667/euroclin.2025.0 · PMID: 39730132 · cited by 102
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Outcomes of Cardiología in adults — a multi-centre cohort
DOI: 10.2916/euroclin.2024.1 · PMID: 35381332 · cited by 188
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European registry analysis of Cardiología outcomes
DOI: 10.6657/euroclin.2023.2 · PMID: 32500593 · cited by 122
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Outcomes of Cardiología in adults — a multi-centre cohort
DOI: 10.1997/euroclin.2022.3 · PMID: 30288576 · cited by 80
Invited talks
- Practical updates in Cardiología European Annual Congress (Cardiología) · Vienna · 2024 · invited
- Single-centre experience in Cardiología National Society Meeting · Dubai · 2023 · oral abstract
Awards & memberships
Awards
- 🏆 Top-rated Cardiología — Dubai · EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025 · regional
Society memberships
- European Society of Cardiology (ESC) — Member · since 2021
- American Heart Association (AHA) — Member · since 2021
- EAPCI — Member · since 2021
- European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · since 2021
Articles by this doctor
- Patient education Patient guide to Cardiología
- Awareness When should you see a cardiología?
For international patients
- Coordinator
- Patient liaison · mehdi.shahriyari.afshar@euroclinics.example
Location
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★★★★★ ✓ Verified Very thorough first visit — explained every step. Booking was easy and the staff were welcoming.
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★★★★★ ✓ Verified Took time to listen and reviewed all my previous results. I would absolutely recommend.
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★★★★☆ ✓ Verified Professional and knowledgeable. Wait on the day was a bit long, otherwise excellent.
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