Bijan Eghtesad, MD
Liver Transplant Surgery
Highlights
Age Groups Seen
- Adult
Languages
- Farsi
- English
Gender
MaleAbout Bijan Eghtesad
Biography
Dr. Eghtesad attended medical school at Shiraz University Faculty of Medicine in Shiraz, Iran. After completing his internship and residency at Shiraz University, he completed a fellowship at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center/Thoms E. Starzl Transplantation Institute in Pittsburgh, Pa., and a fellowship in transplantation at the University of Pittsburgh Children's Hospital. He was appointed to Cleveland Clinic in 2005.
Education & Board Certifications
Education
- Fellowship: University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, 1994
- Fellowship: University of Pittsburgh Medical Center/Thoms E. Starzl Transplantation Institut, 1994
- Residency: Shiraz University of Medical Sciences & Health Services, 1983
- Internship: Shiraz University of Medical Sciences & Health Services, 1978
- Medical Education: Shiraz University of Medical Sciences & Health Services, 1978
- Undergraduate: Shiraz Medical School, 1972
Professional Memberships
Research & Publications
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Industry Relationships
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