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About Farshad Raissi, MD, MPH, FHRS

Farshad Raissi, MD, MPH, is a board-certified cardiac electrophysiologist whose special clinical interest is in management of complex arrhythmias in heart failure, as well as device therapies for early and advanced heart disease. As an associate professor in the Department of Medicine, Dr Raissi conducts research focused on novel approaches for mechanical circulatory support in heart failure and improving outcomes for cardiac electrophysiologic interventions. He also teaches residents and fellows at UC San Diego School of Medicine.

Dr. Raissi completed fellowships in general cardiology, advanced heart failure and cardiac transplantation, and clinical cardiac electrophysiology at Texas Heart Institute/Baylor College of Medicine in Houston. He did a residency in internal medicine at the Cleveland Clinic Foundation and also completed a research fellowship in cardiovascular medicine at Stanford University School of Medicine. Dr. Raissi earned his medical degree with honors from Tehran University of Medical Sciences in Iran. He also holds a Master of Public Health in epidemiology from UC Berkeley School of Public Health.

He is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine in internal medicine, advanced heart failure and cardiac transplant, and clinical cardiac electrophysiology. Dr. Raissi also is a Certified Cardiac Device Specialist from the International Board of Heart Rhythm Examiners. He is a fellow of the Heart Rhythm Society (FHRS).

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Medical DegreeTehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, IranResidencyCleveland Clinic, Cleveland, OHFellowshipTexas Heart Institute/Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TXMaster's DegreeUC Berkeley, School of Public Health, Berkeley, CAFellowshipStanford University, School of Medicine, Stanford, CAFellowshipTexas Heart Institute/Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TXFellowshipTexas Heart Institute/Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX
GenderMale
LanguagesFarsi
Date Joined Staff2016-06-01
Board Certifications
American Board of Internal MedicineClinical Cardiac ElectrophysiologyAdvanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology
Conditions and Treatments
  • Atrial Flutter
  • Supraventricular Tachycardia (SVT)
  • Heart Rhythm Disorders
  • Cardiac Electrophysiology
  • Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM)
  • Brugada Syndrome
  • Heart Valve Program
  • Atrial Fibrillation (AFib)
  • Irregular Heartbeat (Arrhythmia)
  • Irregular Heartbeat
  • Cardiac Transplantation
  • Pacemaker/ICD Implantation
  • Ventricular Arrhythmias
  • Arrhythmia Ablation
  • Mechanisms of Arrhythmias
  • Long QT Syndrome (LQTS)
  • Inherited Arrhythmia Syndromes
  • Arrhythmogenic Right Ventricular Cardiomyopathy/Dysplasia (ARVC/ARVD)
  • Cardiac Devices (Implantable Cardiac Defibrillators and Biventricular Pacemakers)
  • Cardiomyopathy
  • Heart Attack (Acute Myocardial Infarction)
  • Heart Failure
  • Heart Muscle Disease
  • Myocardial Infarction
  • AFib & Arrhythmia Treatment
Cardiology

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Reviews

Ratings and comments are gathered from NRC Health patient experience surveys. Ratings are an average of all responses to the question, “How likely would you be to recommend this provider to your family and friends?” with 5 stars being the highest.

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    Just waiting to see how my next procedure goes.
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    Everyone I had contact with was great!
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    Outstanding customer service and Care Team.
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    YES ALL STAFF , SO THANKFUL TO THEM FOR TREATING PATIENTS WITH RESPECT AND KINDNESS .
    - Verified UCSD Patient
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    I want to appreciate Dr. Raissi's care and I was very happy with him and with my visit.
    - Verified UCSD Patient