Dr. Masoud A. AlZeerah, MD, FRCSC, FACS , Vascular Surgeon
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Dr. Masoud A. AlZeerah, MD, FRCSC, FACS

Vascular Surgeon | Vascular Surgery

5/5(4)
6010 Amarillo Blvd West Amarillo TX, 79106
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5/5

About

Masoud A. Alzeerah, MD, FRCSC, FACS, is a cardiovascular and thoracic surgeon working at Amarillo Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery, P.A., and Varicose Vein Clinic of Amarillo in Amarillo Texas. Varicose Vein Clinic of Amarillo is dedicated to providing state of the art alternatives to their patients suffering from varicose veins and venous disease. He is also affiliated with Northwest Texas Healthcare System. Dr. AlZeerah has 24 years of experience in his field and special expertise in cardiovascular and thoracic surgery. Dr. AlZeerah received his medical degree from Tehran Tehran University School of Medicine in Iran in 1979. He completed a cardiovascular and thoracic surgery residency at the University of Toronto in Ontario, Canada, was a registrar in thoracic surgery in Bristol, United Kingdom, and completed a peripheral vascular surgery fellowship at the University of Toronto. He has been serving patients within a private practice in Amarillo, Texas, since 1993. Dr. AlZeerah also earned the coveted title of fellow of the American College of Surgeons and Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons Canada. He is board certified in cardiology and internal medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine and board certified in vascular surgery by the American Board of Vascular Medicine. Dr. AlZeerah is also a clinical professor in the Department of Surgery at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center. Additionally, he maintains professional memberships with The Society of Thoracic Surgeons, the American Medical Association, the Canadian Cardiovascular Society, the Southern Thoracic Surgical Association, and the Potter-Randall County Medical Society. In 2009, due to his accomplishments, he was the recipient of the Community Faculty Teaching Award by Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center.In 2019 he joined the VA Medical center in Amarillo as the Assistant Chief of surgery where he proudly serves the veterans. 

Education and Training

MD at the University of Tehran

Tehran University of Medical Sciences School of Medicine 1979

Provider Details

Male English, Arabic, Persian
Dr. Masoud A. AlZeerah, MD, FRCSC, FACS
Dr. Masoud A. AlZeerah, MD, FRCSC, FACS 's Expert Contributions
  • When can I go to the gym after heart bypass surgery?

    Normally it takes 6-8 weeks to recover from heart surgery. At that time you can go back to almost normal activities. READ MORE

  • How long is the hospital stay for open-heart surgery?

    Typically the length of stay after straight forward heart surgery is between 4-6 days. It takes about 6-8 weeks for full recovery. READ MORE

  • How serious is having a stent surgery?

    Stent surgery is not a serious surgery and the results are generally very good . After the stent placement you will be placed on blood thinners for at least one year and you have to watch for bleeding complications such as nose bleed or blood in the stool or urine. READ MORE

  • What is the treatment for a rapid heartbeat?

    There many reasons for rapid heart rate of which some of them can be serious. You need to see your cardiologist for that and if needed you will be referred to an Electrophysiologist ( expert in hear rhythm). READ MORE

  • Is chest pain normal after stent surgery?

    Chest pain after stent is not very common. If your chest pain has the same pattern as the chest pain before the stent you need to contact your cardiologist for further instructions. Sometimes inflammation of the sac around the heart can cause chest pain , this condition is benign and has good prognosis. READ MORE

  • What causes A Fib and how can it be effectively treated?

    The exact cause of atrial fibrillation is unknown but certain foods that contain tyramine such as cheese, red wine or bananas could contribute to that. The first line of treatment for A. Fib is medication and if that fails other treatments such as ablation are available with varying success rate. Consult your cardiologist or Electrophysiologist for that. READ MORE

  • Can the COVID vaccine cause a fast heartbeat?

    Side effects of Covid vaccine include:fever, chills ,fatigue and pain at the vaccination site. Fast heart rate is NOT a side effect of the vaccine. Please consult your physician for further management. READ MORE

  • Can you feel chest pain after heart transplant?

    Chest pain after any heart surgery including heart transplant is not unusual and may be a sign of inflammation of the sac around the heart ( pericarditis) if symptoms persist consult your cardiologist. READ MORE

  • How long does it take to cure myocarditis?

    Under most circumstances symptoms of myocarditis should resolve in 4-6 weeks. READ MORE

  • Are blood pressure medications safe?

    Generally speaking the blood pressure medications are very safe and like other medications they could have side effects. If you experience any side effect there are many other choices available that your physician can decide. READ MORE

  • Can heart blockage be fixed without surgery?

    Depending on the location and number of heart artery blockages the options of bypass surgery or stents can be considered. Consult your cardiologist for that. READ MORE

  • Can too much sugar cause tachycardia?

    Generally speaking the foods that contain tyramine, such as cheese, dried yeast,red wine, bananas and chocolate in addition to caffeine can cause rapid heart rate or tachycardia. READ MORE

  • Vsd and murmur?

    If the VSD is repaired properly you shouldn’t have a heart murmur, however occasionally the patch that is used for VSD repair may not last for a long time which will require intervention in some cases. Consult your cardiologist for that , a repeat 2D echo is indicated to study the status of repair. READ MORE

  • What should I avoid after open-heart surgery?

    You should avoid the followings after heart surgery: Strenuous exercises Lifting any weight heavier than 15 pounds for a month Driving a car for a month Eating high salt foods Drinking excessive amount of liquids Drinking alcohol for a month Smoking Eating high fat diet If diabetic make sure that your blood sugar is well controlled otherwise you will have problems with wound healing Good luck with your surgery. READ MORE

  • Do I need a heart transplant if I have heart disease?

    Heart transplant is specifically indicated for certain group of patients with end stage heart disease where all other options have failed. Presence of heart disease by itself is not an indication for heart transplantation. Consult your cardiologist for more details. READ MORE

  • Which surgery is best for heart blockage?

    Depending on the number of heart artery blockages the option of open heart surgery versus stent placement can be determined. Consult your cardiologist for more details. READ MORE

  • Does heart failure require a transplant?

    There are many different forms of treatment for heart failure including medications and defibrillator. Heart transplantation is usually reserved for end stage heart failure where other options have failed. READ MORE

  • How is heart artery blockage fixed?

    For treatment of heart artery blockages there are 2 options: open heart surgery ( bypass surgery) or stent placement. These options depend on the degree and number of blockages. READ MORE

  • How long does heart artery repair surgery take?

    If you are talking about open-heart surgery it usually takes 3-4 hours and the recovery time is about a month. READ MORE

  • Aortic aneurysm?

    Aortic aneurysms can either have no symptoms or depending on the location of the aneurysm present with abdomen pain( if the aneurysm is in the abdominal aorta) or chest pain ( if the aneurysm is in the chest). It’s best to diagnose and treat these aneurysms before they rupture which would be a fatal event. READ MORE

Expert Publications

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Areas of expertise and specialization

Cardiovascular and Thoracic SurgeryPeripheral vascular surgery Treatment of varicose veins

Faculty Titles & Positions

  • Clinical professor department of surgery Texas Tech University Health Science Center 2016 - Present

Awards

  • Community Faculty Teaching Award, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, 2009   
  • Vitals patient’s choice award 2019 Vitals 

Treatments

  • Heart Disease
  • Varicose Veins
  • Lung Cancer
  • Venous Insufficiency
  • Aneurysm
  • Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (aaa)
  • Aortic Aneurysm
  • Coronary Artery Disease (cad)

Professional Memberships

  • Society of Thoracic Surgeons  
  • American College of Surgeons  
  • American Medical Association  
  • Royal college of physicians and surgeons of Canada  

Fellowships

  • Thoracic Surgery Fellowship in England, 1988

Professional Society Memberships

  • The Society of Thoracic Surgeons, American Medical Association, Canadian Cardiovascular Society, Southern Thoracic Surgical Association, Potter-Randall County Medical Society

Articles and Publications

  • Published

What do you attribute your success to?

  • Patience, practice and persistence.

Hobbies / Sports

  • Working Out, Music

Dr. Masoud A. AlZeerah, MD, FRCSC, FACS 's Practice location

Thomas E Creek Medical center

6010 Amarillo Blvd West -
Amarillo, TX 79106
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Patient Experience with Dr. AlZeerah


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Dr. Masoud A. AlZeerah, MD, FRCSC, FACS has a rating of 5 out of 5 stars based on the reviews from 4 patients. FindaTopDoc has aggregated the experiences from real patients to help give you more insights and information on how to choose the best Vascular Surgeon in your area. These reviews do not reflect a providers level of clinical care, but are a compilation of quality indicators such as bedside manner, wait time, staff friendliness, ease of appointment, and knowledge of conditions and treatments.
  • Heather
    (5)

    Wonderful experience all around, would highly recommend

  • Kathy
    (5)

    Excellent, kind, caring, staff very helpful!,!,,

  • Deena
    (5)

    Dr. Alzzeerah was awesome as was his staff. I was made to feel comfortable every step of the way through my surgery! With all questions answered and a very successful suegery! Thank you!!

  • (5)

    Great bedside manner.

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