Dr. Behnam Vaghefi's experiences and records: sub-specialist in cardiology and varicose veins

The experiences and academic and therapeutic backgrounds of Dr. Behnam Vaghefi a specialist in cardiology and vascular diseases from the University of Tehran and the founder of the most advanced super specialised varicose vein treatment clinic in Iran.

Dr. Behnam Ashraf Vaghefi, MD

Interventional Cardiologist | Cardiovascular & Endovascular Specialist | Venous Disease Expert

Delivering advanced cardiovascular and venous care through evidence-based medicine and minimally invasive interventions.

Executive Summary Dr. Behnam Ashraf Vaghef

Dr. Behnam Ashraf Vaghefi is a board-certified cardiologist and fellowship-trained interventional cardiologist with nearly two decades of experience in advanced cardiovascular and endovascular medicine. His practice encompasses complex coronary interventions, peripheral vascular procedures, structural heart interventions, and minimally invasive management of chronic venous disease.

He is the founder of one of Iran’s most advanced specialized vein centers, where contemporary endovenous technologies including 1940-nm laser ablation, radiofrequency ablation, cyanoacrylate closure, and ultrasound-guided sclerotherapy are routinely utilized to deliver evidence-based care.

Throughout his career, Dr. Vaghefi has performed thousands of advanced cardiovascular and venous procedures while maintaining an active role in research, education, and international scientific collaboration.

Clinical Expertise

Interventional Cardiology

Coronary Angiography & PCI

Complex CTO Intervention

Rotational Atherectomy (Rotablator)

TAVI

Peripheral Arterial Intervention

Endovascular Aortic Repair (EVAR)

Renal Denervation (RDN)

Chronic Venous Disease

Endovenous Laser Ablation (EVLA)

Radiofrequency Ablation (RFA)

Ultrasound-guided Foam Sclerotherapy

Cyanoacrylate Closure

Ambulatory Phlebectomy

Duplex Vascular Ultrasound

Career Highlights

Founder of an advanced specialized vein center

6,000+ Endovenous Laser Ablation procedures

100,000+ Sclerotherapy sessions

1,000+ Coronary angiography and PCI procedures

Early adopter of advanced CTO intervention techniques

Extensive experience in TAVI, EVAR and peripheral interventions

Pioneer in introducing modern endovenous technologies in Iran

Education

Fellowship in Interventional Cardiology

Tehran University of Medical Sciences

Board Certification in Cardiovascular Diseases

Tehran University of Medical Sciences

Hospital Appointments

Laleh Super Specialty Hospital

Atieh Super Specialty Hospital

Madayen Hospital

Kasra Hospital

Former Head of CCU, Iranshahr Hospital

Academic Activities Dr. Vaghefi

Author and translator of medical textbooks

International speaker at cardiovascular congresses

Presenter at British Cardiovascular Society

ESC Congress participant

CIRSE Congress participant

Publications indexed in PubMed

Faculty member at national cardiovascular meetings

Organizer of advanced venous intervention workshops

Professional Memberships

Iranian Medical Council

Iranian Society of Cardiology

Iranian Society of Interventional Cardiology

Iranian Atherosclerosis Association

Iranian Venous Society

European Venous Forum

American Venous Forum

Research Interests

Coronary Intervention

Venous Hemodynamics

Structural Heart Disease

Peripheral Arterial Disease

Endovascular Therapy

Evidence-Based Cardiovascular Medicine

Philosophy of Care

“Every patient deserves access to the safest, least invasive and most effective cardiovascular treatment supported by modern technology and scientific evidence.”