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

Dr. Behnam Ashraf Vaghefi graduated in 2007 in the field of general medicine. He completed his specialty training at Tehran University under the guidance of renowned and distinguished professors in Iran. He then received his fellowship and subspecialty degree from Tehran University and completed his training under the mentorship of great professors in Iran such as Dr Mandegar, Dr Arsiis Ahmadieh, Dr Seyfollah Abdi, and Dr Iraj Nazeri. One of the questions that many patients have is which specialist to choose for varicose veins and whom to trust for treatment.

Dr. Vaghefi is one of the doctors recognised as the best specialist for varicose veins in Tehran and he has established and equipped one of the most advanced and specialised clinics for the treatment of varicose veins and heart issues for patient care. This specialised varicose vein clinic is equipped with up-to-date and advanced facilities and devices. Various types of leg are treated in this clinic and many patients have received treatment there.

Furthermore many of them have had positive and successful experiences regarding their treatment by Dr. Vaghefi with evidence and documentation available in the form of photos and clips on his specialised website. New treatment methods such as sclerotherapy, mini-phlebectomy, laser treatment, radiofrequency treatment and many other modern and popular treatments are skilfully conducted by Dr. Behnam Vaghefi in the clinic with sufficient facilities.

He has been treating patients with varicose veins and cardiovascular diseases for years and throughout this period in addition to his ample experience and skills, he has applied his knowledge and facilities for the betterment of his patients. Surely a doctor's responsibility will not go beyond alleviating the pain and suffering of their patient. During this time numerous and complex cardiovascular surgeries have been carried out of which the following can be mentioned:

• More than 1000 angiography and angioplasty procedures
• Angioplasty and the opening of very complex vessels using the latest CTO techniques and the Rotablator device
• The first angioplasty in Iran was performed on a very complex patient using the IVAC device (artificial heart simulator)
• Performing about 100 TAVI procedures (transcatheter aortic valve implantation) with Dr. Mandegar and Dr. Abdi
• Angioplasty and reopening of blood vessels in the legs especially in diabetic patients
• Performing RDN (renal denervation) in patients with resistant hypertension
• Establishment of the most advanced specialised clinic for the treatment of varicose veins in Iran
• The latest methods of treating varicose veins in the world include endovenous laser ablation, sclerotherapy with modern techniques superficial laser for varicose veins and mini phlebectomy
• Performed over 1000 cases of endovascular ablation
• Performing thousands of sclerotherapy cases
• Performing a large number of stress echocardiography cases which is one of the most accurate methods for assessing coronary artery disease especially in diabetics
• Treatment of abdominal aortic aneurysm without surgery (EVAR)
• Writing several books and scientific and medical articles
• The presidium of the varicose vein speaking panel at the largest cardiovascular congress in Iran the Congress of the Atherosclerosis Society of Iran 2024