Sonya Vaziri, MD, MPH

Expert Publications

• Outcomes of adolescents and adults undergoing primary Fontan procedure.
• Independent risk factors for atrial fibrillation in a population-based cohort. The Framingham Heart Study.
• The impact of female hormone usage on the lipid profile. The Framingham Offspring Study.

Media Releases

Dedicated to Providing Comprehensive, High-Quality Healthcare Services to Veterans in the Greater Boston Area

A highly respected cardiologist with 27 years of experience, Dr. Vaziri is affiliated with the Boston Veterans Affairs Healthcare System. She brings a wealth of expertise in echocardiography, nuclear cardiology, and exercise physiology/cardiac rehabilitation to her new role, further enhancing the healthcare services available to veterans in the Boston area.

During her impressive career in cardiology, which has spanned over two decades, she has been affiliated with prestigious institutions such as Brigham and Women's Hospital, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, and now, the Boston Veterans Affairs Healthcare System. 

Academically, Dr. Vaziri's extensive education and training background have equipped her with the knowledge and skills necessary to excel in her field. She completed fellowships in adult congenital heart disease at Brigham and Women's Hospital, cardiovascular disease at Dartmouth-Hitchcock/Mary Hitchcock Memorial Hospital, and pulmonary disease and critical care medicine at Brown University. Additionally, she conducted research in epidemiology at the Framingham Heart Study and completed a residency in internal medicine at Brown University.

Recognized as a Fellow of the American College of Cardiology (FACC), she attained board certification in both internal medicine and cardiovascular disease through the American Board of Internal Medicine. Her dedication to providing the highest quality of care to her patients has earned her a reputation as a compassionate and skilled physician in the field of cardiology.

Throughout her career, Dr. Vaziri has demonstrated a commitment to excellence in patient care, research, and education. As a lecturer at Harvard Medical School, she has shared her expertise with the next generation of healthcare professionals, further contributing to the advancement of cardiology as a field.

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