Dr. Khorsandi
Mehran J. Khorsandi
M.D. CCDS, FACP, FACC, FSCAI
Interventional Cardiology and Endovascular Interventionalist.
Center for Advanced Cardiac and Vascular Interventions.
Dr. Khorsandi is a world renowned expert of endovascular interventions with 5 board certifications. As a distinguished thought leader in the field of cardiology, he is a speaker at national and international medical conventions and has performed live case demonstrations broadcasted to thousands of physicians. Dr. Khorsandi has been performing complex cardiovascular and vascular interventions for over 30 years with one of the highest success rates in his field.
Dr. Khorsandi’s expertise and interests include:
- Bifurcation Disease
- High Risk Coronary Angioplasty
- Peripheral Artery Disease and Limb salvation
- Pacemaker and Defibrillator Implantation
- Amputation Prevention
- Varicose Vein Treatment
- Venous Insufficiency
In addition to performing endovascular and vascular interventions as well as the treatment of acute and chronic cardiac conditions, Dr. Khorsandi has a profound interest in coronary bifurcation disease. He is a co-founder of Advanced Bifurcation Systems a medical technology company with an innovative platform for bifurcation stenting (advancedbifurcation.com). He has been issued 50 US and international patents in interventional cardiology and numerous other patents pending.
Dr. Khorsandi is a graduate of the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine and completed his residency and fellowship training in Internal Medicine and Cardiology at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center. He has been on the attending staff at Cedars Sinai since 1993 where has performed over 10,000 cardiac procedures. As a member of the Cedars-Sinai Heart Institute, he is actively involved in the training of the cardiology and interventional cardiology fellows in the cardiac catheterization lab, where he has also been honored with the Excellence in Teaching Award.
Outside of medicine, Dr. Khorsandi plays the classical guitar, remains avidly athletic and likes to spend time with his wife, Dr. Guita Balakhane, and 2 adult children, Matthew and Melody.
EDUCATION:
Medical School: Perelman School of Medicine of the University of Pennsylvania
Internship/Residency: Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
Fellowship: Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
BOARD CERTIFICATIONS:
Diplomate, American Board of Interventional Cardiology
Diplomate, American Board of Cardiovascular Disease
Diplomate of American Board of Endovascular Medicine
Diplomate of American Board of Internal Medicine
Certified, Cardiac Device Specialist (formerly Naspe)
FELLOWSHIPS:
Fellow, American College of Cardiology (ACC)
Fellow, Society for Cardiac Angiography and Interventions (SCAI)
Fellow, Vascular Interventional Advances (VIVA)
Advisor, Victory of Life (VOL)
Press & Medical Profile
Recognized throughout the world of cardiology, Dr. Khorsandi has contributed immensely to the health and well-being of thousands of individuals accross the globe. From international patients who have sought his expertise to his local Los Angeles community, Dr. Khorsandi takes great pride and a sense of immense passion for his work in the field of medicine.
