Dr Hossein Shahrokh
Professor Hossein Shahrokh is a leading kidney transplant and urology specialist in Iran
Professional Profile: Professor Hossein Shahrokh is a Professor of Urology and kidney transplant specialist based in Tehran, Iran. He serves as Head of the Urology Department at Shahid Hasheminejad Hospital (Hasheminejad Kidney Centre) and brings decades of surgical, academic, and research experience to patients — both domestic and international — seeking advanced kidney and urological care in Iran.
Overview
Professor Hossein Shahrokh has spent the better part of three decades building a career at the intersection of clinical excellence and academic leadership. Practising from Tehran’s internationally recognised Hasheminejad Kidney Centre, he has become one of Iran’s most respected figures in urology and kidney transplantation — and increasingly, a destination specialist for international patients who cannot access timely or affordable transplant care in their home countries.
His profile encompasses advanced surgical training, senior departmental leadership, a long-standing academic appointment, and an active record of peer-reviewed research. For patients with complex renal conditions, Professor Shahrokh represents the breadth of expertise that kidney transplantation demands.
Education and Specialist Training
Professor Shahrokh completed his undergraduate medical education at Tehran University of Medical Sciences, graduating in 1978. He subsequently undertook specialist training in urology at Iran University of Medical Sciences, achieving board certification in 1986 — a credential reflecting both clinical competency and a sustained commitment to professional standards.
Following his specialisation, Professor Shahrokh pursued fellowship-level training in kidney transplantation, deepening his expertise beyond the full scope of general urological surgery into the highly specialised domain of renal transplantation. Over the course of his career, he further developed subspecialty expertise in laparoscopic urology and the surgical management of urological cancers — fields that demand technical precision and continuous professional development.
Institutional Affiliation: Hasheminejad Kidney Centre
Hasheminejad Kidney Centre — formally known as Shahid Hasheminejad Hospital — is one of the most specialised kidney and urology hospitals in the Middle East. Located in Tehran, the centre functions as a tertiary referral facility, receiving complex cases from across Iran and from international patients seeking advanced renal care.
The hospital offers a comprehensive range of services: diagnostic nephrology, haemodialysis, peritoneal dialysis, kidney transplantation, urological oncology, and reconstructive urology. Its transplant programme is among the most active in the region, supported by Iran’s unique legal framework, which permits regulated living-donor kidney transplantation — a structure that significantly reduces waiting times compared with many Western countries.
Professor Shahrokh serves as Head of the Urology Department at Shahid Hasheminejad Hospital. In this role, he oversees clinical operations within the urology division, guides surgical decision-making for complex cases, and plays a central part in shaping the department’s academic and clinical standards. His dual role as a practising surgeon and departmental leader reflects the trust the institution places in his judgement and experience.
Role in Kidney Transplantation
Kidney transplantation demands more than technical surgical skill. A transplant surgeon must assess donor-recipient compatibility, manage immunosuppressive protocols, anticipate vascular complications, and coordinate a multidisciplinary team across every phase of care — from pre-operative workup to long-term follow-up.
Professor Shahrokh has accumulated extensive experience across all of these dimensions. His surgical practice includes both living-donor and deceased-donor kidney transplants, with a particular focus on optimising graft survival and minimising post-operative complications.
His familiarity with complex anatomical presentations — such as multiple renal arteries, abnormal vessel anatomy, or patients with prior abdominal surgeries — positions him as a specialist capable of managing cases that might be declined or delayed elsewhere. For international patients, this experience is especially relevant, as those who travel for transplantation often present with longer disease histories and greater clinical complexity.
Professor Shahrokh’s approach to transplantation extends beyond the operating theatre. He works closely with nephrologists, anaesthesiologists, immunologists, and nursing teams to ensure that each patient’s care is cohesive, personalised, and evidence-based.
Academic and Leadership Experience
Dr. Shahrokh holds a senior academic appointment at Iran University of Medical Sciences (IUMS), one of Iran’s leading research-intensive medical universities. He served as Director of the Department of Urology at IUMS from 2007 to 2018 — a position reflecting both his clinical reputation and his contributions to medical education and institutional development.
Earlier in his career, he served as Director of the Urology Department at Zahedan University of Medical Sciences (1987–1993) and as President of Khatam Al-Anbia Hospital in Zahedan during the same period. He has also held a board membership at Moheb Mehr Hospital.
In his academic capacity, Dr. Shahrokh has been directly involved in training the next generation of Iranian urologists — supervising residents and fellows, contributing to curriculum development, and upholding the research standards expected of a major academic medical centre. Few specialists sustain active leadership roles in both clinical and academic settings simultaneously; doing so requires not only expertise, but enduring credibility among peers.
Clinical Research
Dr. Shahrokh has contributed to peer-reviewed urological and transplant research throughout his career. His published work spans a range of topics relevant to his clinical practice, including surgical outcomes in kidney transplantation, urological complications following transplant surgery, and innovations in laparoscopic technique. He has also co-authored research investigating dialysis arteriovenous fistulas and cardiac function following kidney transplantation — an important area of post-transplant patient management.
His research affiliations have included the Hasheminejad Clinical Research Development Centre, and his contributions extend into urology and uro-oncology. For patients evaluating a transplant surgeon, academic output of this kind is a meaningful indicator of intellectual rigour and commitment to best practice.
Multidisciplinary Transplant Care at Hasheminejad
One of the distinguishing features of care at Hasheminejad Kidney Centre is the multidisciplinary structure of its transplant programme. Kidney transplantation is not a single surgical event — it is a longitudinal process involving multiple specialities working in close coordination.
At Hasheminejad, transplant patients benefit from the input of nephrologists who manage renal disease before and after surgery, immunologists who guide tissue typing and rejection management, radiologists who assess vascular anatomy, and specialist nurses who support patients through recovery. Professor Shahrokh operates within — and helps lead — this collaborative environment.
For international patients, this matters considerably. Travelling abroad for major surgery requires confidence that the entire care pathway is well organised, that communication is clear, and that post-operative monitoring is thorough. The team-based model at Hasheminejad is designed precisely for this level of comprehensive care.
Professor Hossein Shahrokh at a Glance
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Title | Professor of Urology |
| Speciality | Urology and Kidney Transplantation |
| Additional Field | Uro-oncology |
| Medical Degree | Tehran University of Medical Sciences (1978) |
| Urology Specialisation | Iran University of Medical Sciences (1986) |
| Current Position | Head of the Urology Department, Shahid Hasheminejad Hospital |
| Academic Role | Faculty Member; Former Director of Urology, Iran University of Medical Sciences (2007–2018) |
| Hospital | Hasheminejad Kidney Centre, Tehran, Iran |
| Surgical Expertise | Living-donor and deceased-donor kidney transplantation, laparoscopic urology, urological oncology |
| Research | Kidney transplantation, urology, and uro-oncology |
Why International Patients May Consider Professor Shahrokh
Iran has become one of the most prominent destinations for international kidney transplant patients. The country operates the only government-regulated system for living unrelated donor (LURD) kidney transplantation in the world — a framework in place since 1988, recognised for its transparency and ethical governance. This structure means patients can access a legal, well-organised pathway to transplantation, often within a significantly shorter timeframe than in countries relying solely on deceased-donor programmes.
Several factors make Professor Shahrokh and Hasheminejad Kidney Centre a compelling option for international patients:
- Surgical experience at scale. Hasheminejad performs a high volume of transplants annually, translating into institutional expertise and refined clinical protocols.
- Verified credentials and dual leadership roles. Professor Shahrokh’s positions at both hospital and university level reflect peer-validated expertise — not simply self-reported experience.
- Multidisciplinary infrastructure. International patients benefit from the same comprehensive, team-based care model available to domestic patients, across every stage of the transplant pathway.
- Cost accessibility. Kidney transplantation in Iran is significantly more affordable than in Western Europe, North America, or Australia — without the corresponding reduction in clinical quality that might be assumed.
- Legal and ethical framework. Iran’s transplant legislation is well-established and internationally recognised. The process is regulated, documented, and transparent.
Patient accounts reinforce these qualities. Serah Khan, whose 16-year-old nephew underwent a kidney transplant in Iran after attempts in South Africa were blocked by administrative barriers, described the experience as “heart-warming with the greatest fulfilment” — noting the swiftness of the medical team, the quality of aftercare, and the compassion of the professionals involved.
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