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Farshad Forouzandeh, MD, Cardiology, Parma, OH

FarshadForouzandehMDPhD, FACC, FSCAI

Cardiology Parma, OH

Interventional Cardiology

Associate Professor of Medicine and Cardiology at Case Western Reserve University, Interventional Cardiologist at University Hospitals

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  • Office

    UH Parma Medical Center
    6525 Powers Blvd Bldg 3, Ste 301
    Parma, OH 44129
    Phone+1 440-882-0075
    Fax+1 440-882-0080

Summary

  • Dr Farshad Forouzandeh is a passionate clinician and an avid researcher. He has published numerous papers on both translational and clinical aspects of cardiovascular (CV) disease. He has received many prestigious awards including American Heart Association (AHA) post-doctoral fellowship, British Columbia Innovation Council Award, Best Resident of the Year, and many top presentation and research competition awards at local, national, and international levels. His clinical and research activities are focused on advanced cardiovascular interventions and vascular biology. He has joined the elite cardiology program at Case Western Reserve University (CWRU) as an assistant professor of medicine and University Hospitals (UH) as an interventional cardiologist since July 2017.

    Dr Forouzandeh finds nothing more enjoyable than providing the best possible care to his patients and help advancing the science and is ready to collaborate toward these goals with other physicians and scientists. Also, he is passionate in teaching to the new generation of enthusiastic health-care providers and knows himself as a life-long committed student who tries to learn from every moment of the beautiful gift of life…

Education & Training

  • Emory University School of Medicine
    Emory University School of MedicineFellowship, Interventional Cardiology, 2016 - 2017
  • Emory University School of Medicine
    Emory University School of MedicineFellowship, Cardiovascular Disease, 2012 - 2016
  • Methodist Hospital (Houston)
    Methodist Hospital (Houston)Residency, Internal Medicine, 2009 - 2012
  • University of British Columbia
    University of British ColumbiaPh.D., Experimental Medicine, 2006 - 2009
  • University of British Columbia
    University of British ColumbiaPhD, Experimental Medicine, 2005 - 2009
  • University of British Columbia
    University of British ColumbiaM.S., Experimental Medicine, 2005 - 2006
  • Tehran University of Medical Sciences School of Medicine
    Tehran University of Medical Sciences School of MedicineClass of 2005

Certifications & Licensure

  • OH State Medical License
    OH State Medical License 2017 - 2025
  • GA State Medical License
    GA State Medical License 2014 - 2018
  • American Board of Internal Medicine Cardiovascular Disease
  • American Board of Internal Medicine Interventional Cardiology
  • Certification Board of Nuclear Cardiology (CBNC)Certified Diplomate
  • National Board of Echocardiography,Certified Diplomate
  • Registered Physician in Vascular Interpretation (RPVI)Certified Diplomate

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Best Oral Presentation Award Emory University, 2014
  • Post-Doctoral Fellowship Award American Heart Association (AHA), 2013-2014
  • Best Presentation Award Georgia ACC Fellows’, 2013
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Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Metformin Beyond Diabetes: Pleiotropic Benefits of Metformin in Attenuation of Atherosclerosis  
    Forouzandeh F, Salazar G, Patrushev N, Xiong S, Hilenski L, and Alexander RW, Journal of American Heart Association (JAHA)
  • PGC-1a Modulates Telomere Function and DNA Damage in Protecting against Aging-Related Chronic Diseases  
    Xiong S, Patrushev N, Forouzandeh F, Hilenski L, Alexander RW, Cell Reports, 1/12/2015
  • PGC-1a Is a Negative Regulator of Vascular Senescence  
    Xiong S, Salazar G, Patrushev N, Ma M, Forouzandeh F, Hilenski L, Alexander RW, Arteriosclerosis, Thrombosis, and Vascular Biology, 1/1/2013
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Books/Book Chapters

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Abstracts/Posters

  • Pleiotropic Benefits of Metformin in Attenuation of Atherosclerosis and Vascular Aging
    Forouzandeh F, Salazar G, Patrushev N, Xiong S, Hilenski L, Alexander RW, American College of Cardiology (ACC), Washington, DC, 1/1/2014
  • Utility of non-contrast cardiac CT in predicting coronary events
    Forouzandeh F, Chang S, Muhyieddeen K, Zaid R, Trevino A, Xu J, Nabi F, Mahmarian J, Texas Chapter of the American College of Physician (ACP) Research Associate Competition, Austin, TX, 1/1/2012

Lectures

  • Managing the Challenging Older Patient With SIDH: What’s Age Got to Do With It? 
    Orlando, FL - 1/1/2016
  • Spontaneous Coronary Artery Dissection: Heart Team Approach in Managing an Uncommon but Serious Cause of Myocardial Infarction 
    Chicago, IL - 1/1/2016
  • Angiographic Scorings in Predicting Clinical Outcomes of Percutaneous Interventions for Coronary Chronic Total Occlusions (CTOs): The Emory CTO Study 
    Atlanta, GA - 1/1/2016
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Other

  • Stable Ischemic Heart Disease 
    Forouzandeh F, CardioSource, American College of Cardiology (ACC)
    1/1/2014
  • Hypertension and Stroke 
    Forouzandeh F, CardioSource, American College of Cardiology (ACC)
    1/1/2014
  • AAA, PAD, and VTE Disease of The Essentials of Cardiovascular Care in Older Adults (ECCOA) 
    Forouzandeh F, CardioSource, American College of Cardiology (ACC)
    1/1/2014

Press Mentions

  • 7 Ways Cath Labs Can Work Through the Contrast Media Shortage Without Delays
    7 Ways Cath Labs Can Work Through the Contrast Media Shortage Without DelaysJune 15th, 2022
  • Impact of Coronary Collaterals on the Outcomes of Chronic Total Occlusion Percutaneous Coronary Intervention
    Impact of Coronary Collaterals on the Outcomes of Chronic Total Occlusion Percutaneous Coronary InterventionNovember 30th, 2023

Professional Memberships

Other Languages

  • French, Farsi