Afshin Ehsan M.D.
Cardiologist | Interventional Cardiology
TUFTS NEW ENGLAND MEDICAL CENTER BOSTON MA, 02111About
Afshin Ehsan, MD, maintains a position at University Surgical Associates located in the Providence region of Rhode Island. University Surgical Associates is Rhode Island's largest multidisciplinary surgical group, providing state of the art care to Southern New England and having influenced care of national and international referrals. Dr. Ehsan is a cardiac surgeon of over 10 years, speaking around the world to colleagues on his expertise. Dr. Ehsan has contributed several medical articles over the course of his career; also holding several memberships with medical organizations that promote continued learning in his field.
Education and Training
University of Southern California
Univ of Southern Ca Sch of Med, Los Angeles Ca 1994
Board Certification
SurgeryAmerican Board of SurgeryABS
Thoracic SurgeryAmerican Board of Thoracic SurgeryABTS
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Areas of expertise and specialization
Faculty Titles & Positions
- Local, Regional, National, and International Public Speaking -
Fellowships
- Brigham & Women's Hospital, Fellow 1997
Internships
- University of California at San Diego
Fellowships
- Brigham and Women's Hospital
Professional Society Memberships
- American Heart Association, Society of Thoracic Surgeons, Heart Valve Society of America, Society for Heart Valve Disease
Articles and Publications
- Articles Published
What do you attribute your success to?
- Hard Work and Dedication
Hobbies / Sports
- Golfing, Time with Family, Enjoying Music and Live Concerts
Favorite professional publications
- New England Journal of Medicine, Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery
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