Dr. Reza Khodaverdian is a distinguished board-certified cardiothoracic surgeon with a career spanning decades of clinical, academic, and leadership excellence. Currently practicing in California, Dr. Khodaverdian brings expertise in advanced cardiothoracic surgery, thoracic organ transplants, and vascular cosmetic procedures. Licensed in multiple states, including California, Nebraska, Ohio, Arkansas, and Kentucky, he is recognized for his commitment to innovation and patient-centered care.
Dr. Khodaverdian earned his Doctor of Medicine from Tehran University in 1994, followed by a general surgery residency at Tehran University and advanced surgical fellowships in cardiothoracic surgery at Shahid Beheshti University and LDS Hospital in Salt Lake City, Utah. He also completed a research fellowship at the Utah Artificial Heart Program and a clinical fellowship in cancer surgery at the Iran Cancer Institute. Further honing his expertise, he pursued additional general surgery residency training at the University of Connecticut and Yale University. Most recently, he obtained a Master of Health Administration from the University of Southern California in 2023.
His professional journey includes roles such as Clinical Assistant Professor of Surgery at Stanford University, where he mentored the next generation of surgeons, and as a staff surgeon specializing in thoracic organ transplants at Integris Baptist Hospital. Dr. Khodaverdian has also served as an associate professor of surgery at the University of Minnesota, where he contributed to groundbreaking research in mechanical circulatory support and transplantation.
Beyond his clinical work, Dr. Khodaverdian has made significant contributions to global health as a board member and surgeon for the Voom Foundation, supporting sustainable cardiac surgery programs in Nigeria. His dedication to advancing cardiothoracic surgery is reflected in his numerous peer-reviewed publications and presentations at international conferences, covering topics such as LVAD functionality, minimally invasive cardiac procedures, and management of complex surgical cases.
Dr. Khodaverdian is an active member of professional organizations, including the Society of Thoracic Surgeons, the International Society of Heart and Lung Transplantation, and the Heart Failure Society of America. Fluent in the latest surgical techniques and technologies, he combines clinical expertise, academic leadership, and global health advocacy to make a profound impact in the field of cardiothoracic surgery.
