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Minimally Invasive Aortic Heart Valve Replacement

This minimally invasive procedure for the replacement of a defective aortic valve has many advantages over traditional open heart surgery.

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Dr. Ali Kafi

Harper University Hospital

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Ali Kafi, M.D., F.A.C.S., F.A.C.C., F.A.C.P.
Chief of Cardiovascular Thoracic Surgery, Harper University Hospital
Clinical Associate Professor of Surgery (WSU)
PRIMARY HOSPITAL: Harper University Hospital
SPECIALTY: Cardiothoracic surgery, minimally invasive cardiac surgery, robotic surgery, valvular surgery, endovascular grafting, balloon angioplasty & stenting, treatment of Atrial Fibrillation
BOARD CERTIFICATION: American Board of Surgery, American Board of Thoracic Surgery
EDUCATION/TRAINING: Tehran University School of Medicine
INTERNSHIP: University of Illinois Hospital and Clinics
RESIDENCY: Detroit Medical Center/WSU Affiliated Hospitals, Thoracic Surgery
RESIDENCY: Detroit Medical Center/WSU Affiliated Hospitals, General Surgery

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