Professor Saeid Hosseini
Prof. Saeid Hosseini is a cardiac surgeon at Rajaie Cardiovascular Centre, Tehran, specialising in heart valve repair, aortic and heart failure surgery.
Professor of Cardiac Surgery | Specialist in Adult Cardiac Surgery, Heart Valve Surgery and Aortic Surgery
Professor Saeid Hosseini is an experienced Iranian cardiac surgeon and academic specialising in adult cardiac surgery, heart valve repair and replacement, aortic surgery, and heart failure surgery. He has undertaken specialist training in Iran and France and has held senior academic and clinical positions at Rajaie Cardiovascular Medical and Research Centre in Tehran.
Education and Specialist Training
- Medical Degree (MD): Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, 1984–1991.
- General Surgery: Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, 1992–1996.
- Cardiac Surgery: Rajaie Cardiovascular Medical and Research Centre, 1996–1999.
Advanced Training in France
Between 2000 and 2001, Professor Hosseini undertook further specialist training in France, including:
- Aortic surgery and mitral valve repair: La Pitié Hospital, under the supervision of Professors Gandjbakhch and Acar.
- Congenital heart surgery: Training with Professor Planche at CCML.
He was awarded the French specialist qualification (AFSA) in 2002.
Areas of Expertise
Professor Hosseini’s clinical interests and areas of expertise include:
- Adult cardiac surgery
- Heart valve repair and replacement
- Aortic surgery
- Mitral valve repair
- Heart failure surgery
- Advanced cardiac surgical procedures
Academic and Professional Positions
Professor Hosseini has held several senior positions at Rajaie Cardiovascular Medical and Research Centre, including:
- Professor of Cardiac Surgery
- Chairman of the Department of Cardiac Surgery
- Director of the Heart Transplant and Ventricular Assist Device (VAD) Department
- Head of the Heart Valve Disease Research Centre
He was awarded the Fellowship of the European Board of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgeons (FETCS) in 2012.
Research and Scientific Publications
Professor Hosseini has contributed to research in cardiac surgery, particularly in the fields of aortic disease, heart valve disorders and advanced cardiac surgical techniques.
Examples of his published research include:
- Challenges and Experience of Setting Up an Aortic Service (2021).
- COVID-19: A Perspective from Iran (2020).
His academic work reflects his involvement in clinical research and the development of cardiac surgical services.
