Dr. Hamed Taheri is a Board Certified General Surgeon and vascular specialist with a comprehensive clinical background in general, endovascular, and open vascular procedures. His extensive procedural expertise spans advanced laparoscopy, thoracic endovascular aortic repair (TEVAR), and complex lower extremity amputations. His medical journey began at Stony Brook University, where he earned a Bachelor of Science in Biology in June 2001. During his undergraduate studies, he actively contributed to laboratory research, serving as a Research Assistant in the Pathology Lab at the SUNY Stony Brook School of Dentistry. He subsequently attended the Ross University School of Medicine, achieving his Doctor of Medicine degree in March 2006.

Following medical school, Dr. Taheri completed a rigorous General Surgery Residency at Easton Hospital in Pennsylvania from July 2006 to June 2012. During his residency, he distinguished himself academically and clinically, winning the 2010 STS “Looking to the Future” Scholarship, the Best Grand Round of the Year Award in 2010, and the Best Laparoscopic Skill of the Year Award in June 2012. To further specialize his surgical capabilities, he pursued a Vascular Surgery Fellowship at the Virginia Commonwealth University Health System in Richmond, Virginia, completing his training from July 2012 to June 2014. In 2012, he became a member of the Society for Vascular Surgery, complementing his longstanding membership in the American College of Surgeons.

Dr. Taheri entered specialized post-fellowship clinical practice in July 2014 at the Western New York Vascular Institute. He subsequently served at the North Las Vegas VA Hospital from June 2015 to June 2016 and provided care through the Weatherby Healthcare Locum Company from January 2016 to May 2018. Concurrently, he practiced at The Apex Healthcare in Hemet, California, between January 2017 and March 2018. Since May 2018, Dr. Taheri has been delivering dedicated patient care at Aurses Healthcare in Long Beach, California. He currently maintains an active California medical license and holds admission privileges at Coast Plaza Hospital and the Memorial Surgical Center. Fluent in English and Farsi, Dr. Taheri also maintains credentials as a Registered Physician in Vascular Interpretation (RPVI).