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Dr. Atta Behfar, PhD, MD

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Specializes in: Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology and Adult Cardiology

Mayo Medical School (2006)

Professional interests include: lung issues, coronary artery disease, heart failure

200 1st Street Sw
Rochester, MN 55905

(507) 266-3089

Dr. Atta Behfar, PhD, MD is a cardiologist in Rochester, MN specializing in advanced heart failure and transplant cardiology and adult cardiology. He graduated from Mayo Medical School in 2006 and has 19 years of experience. Dr. Atta Behfar, PhD, MD is affiliated with Mayo Clinic.

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200 1st Street Sw
Rochester, MN 55905

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Some issues Dr. Atta Behfar, PhD, MD can help you with:

Coronary Artery Disease

Coronary artery disease (CAD) is the most common type of heart disease. It happens when the blood vessels carrying blood to the heart, called coronary arteries, narrow and harden. This occurs when cholesterol, a type of fat found in the blood, builds up to form plaque, which sticks to the inner walls of the arteries. As plaque accumulates, less blood can flow through the arteries, which may lead to the following:

Angina, which is chest pain that occurs when the heart does not receive enough blood flow.
Heart attack, which happens if the arteries leading to the heart are completely blocked.
Arrhythmia, or irregular heartbeat, which can develop if the heart does not have enough blood supply.
Heart failure, which may occur if a heart attack damages the heart and it becomes too weak to pump enough blood to the rest of the body.

Certain factors may increase risk for the disease, like smoking, lack of exercise, being overweight, high cholesterol, high blood pressure, and diabetes. CAD tends to develop over decades, so it can go undetected until it has become quite severe. A diagnosis may be established using such tests as:

Electrocardiogram (ECG), which records the heart's electrical activity over a period of time. ECGs can detect whether there is enough blood flow to the heart or if a heart attack has occurred.
Echocardiogram (echo), which creates images of the heart using sound waves. Echos can show whether the heart is able to pump blood normally.
Stress tests, where an ECG or echo is combined with exercise, like riding a stationary bike or walking on a treadmill. This test is done to find out if the heart can function properly while performing a strenuous activity.

Treatments for the disease include medications such as vasodilators, like nitroglycerin, which dilates (widens) the coronary arteries. CAD may also be treated by a procedure called angioplasty with stent placement, where a balloon is inflated inside a diseased artery to flatten the plaque deposits against the artery walls, creating more room for blood to flow.

In some severe cases of the disease, multiple arteries may be blocked, and an open heart surgery called coronary artery bypass surgery may be necessary. This operation transplants a vessel from another part of the body to form a graft that goes past the narrowed arteries, thus enabling blood to flow around those arteries.

Lung Issues

Every cell in the body requires oxygen to function and produces carbon dioxide as a waste product. In order to keep the body's tissues constantly supplied with fresh oxygen and to keep waste from building up, the lungs pump air in and out, even while sleeping or unaware. Unfortunately, diseases and disorders affecting the lungs are some of the most common medical problems afflicting people around the world. Some of the most common lung problems include asthma, COPD, pneumonia, and lung cancer.

Asthma is a chronic disease where swollen, inflamed airways make it hard to breathe. It is often brought on by specific triggers. While asthma is a common condition, affecting millions of people, it can also be serious and even fatal in severe cases. Treatment involves avoiding triggers and using inhaled corticosteroid medications.

COPD, or Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, is the name given to two illnesses that both cause difficulty breathing: emphysema and chronic bronchitis. In emphysema, the air sacs of the lungs become damaged, while with bronchitis they become clogged with mucus. COPD is the fourth leading cause of death in the United States. It is almost always caused by breathing irritants into the lungs, such as smoking or heavy pollution.

Pneumonia is a lung infection that can be caused by bacteria, a virus, or fungi. Most healthy people recover from pneumonia in a week or two, but for some people pneumonia can be fatal. There are treatments available for pneumonia, but the best treatment is to prevent getting sick in the first place. People who are at risk should make sure they get a flu shot every year. There is also a vaccine available for the type of bacteria that causes pneumonia.

Lung cancer occurs when abnormal cells inside the lung grow into a tumor, destroying healthy tissue. Because it is so difficult to detect lung cancer in early stages when it has few symptoms, it is the deadliest form of cancer, responsible for the most cancer deaths both in the U.S. and worldwide. Most lung cancer is caused by exposure to tobacco smoke, but between 10-15% of cases are not linked to smoking.

Some problems with the lungs are minor and are not cause for concern. However if symptoms have lasted for a month or more, even if they are minor, it is worth checking with a healthcare professional. A cough, shortness of breath, or excess mucus production that lingers for weeks are all worth getting looked at.

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“"You are now woven into a legacy of excellence," as soon-to-be alumni of Mayo Clinic, Dr. Atta Behfar, Mayo Clinic's Russ and Kathy Van Cleve professor of regenerative medicine, told students at...”—"Mayo Clinic med students mark Match Day in Rochester", Post Bulletin, March 2025

“Rion, founded in 2017 by Mayo Clinic Drs. Andre Terzic and Atta Behfar with Scott Rosenow, is working with Rochester Area Economic Development, Inc., the city and the state of Minnesota to finance...”—"State development grants could smooth the growth of med-tech start-up Rion and help keep it in Rochester", Post Bulletin, August 2023

“Rion LLC, created by Dr. Atta Behfar and Dr. Andre Terzic, will focus on "advancing regeneration through innovations related to its exosome biotherapeutic platform, development of novel...”—"Heard on the Street: Mayo Clinic-spawned biotech firm opening lab in One Discovery Square", Post Bulletin, October 2019

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Atta Behfar, PhD, MD in 2023

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 5%

By Volume:

endomyocardial biopsy

By Affordability:

endomyocardial biopsy

heart biopsy

hospital care

inpatient care

inpatient hospital care

In 2023, among providers in related specialties within Minnesota, Dr. Atta Behfar, PhD, MD performed more endomyocardial biopsy procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of them and he also had a list price for endomyocardial biopsy, heart biopsy, hospital care, inpatient care, and inpatient hospital care (for patient admitted to hospital) that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 95% of them. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Top 25%

By Volume:

diagnostic procedures

In 2013, Dr. Atta Behfar, PhD, MD performed more diagnostic procedures procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of providers in related specialties within Minnesota.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Atta Behfar, PhD, MD treated as a cardiologist in Rochester, MN during 2013 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Atta Behfar, PhD, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	27
hospital care	55
inpatient care	55

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Atta Behfar, PhD, MD.

**Gender**
Male	47
Female	40

**Age**
From 65 to 74	22
From 75 to 84	35
85 and over	15
Less than 65	15

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Atta Behfar, PhD, MD in 2013

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Atta Behfar, PhD, MD treated during 2013 were high cholesterol, hypertension, ischemic heart disease and heart failure.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	74
Depression	37
Chronic Kidney Disease	48
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	32
Heart Failure	62
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	29
Diabetes	34
Dementia	22
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Atta Behfar, PhD, MD treated as a cardiologist in Rochester, MN during 2014 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Atta Behfar, PhD, MD for Medicare patients.

hospital care	18
inpatient care	18

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Atta Behfar, PhD, MD.

**Gender**
Male	50
Female	30

**Age**
From 65 to 74	29
From 75 to 84	26
85 and over	11
Less than 65	14

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Atta Behfar, PhD, MD in 2014

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Atta Behfar, PhD, MD treated during 2014 were hypertension, ischemic heart disease, heart failure and high cholesterol.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	69
Depression	35
Chronic Kidney Disease	49
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	36
Heart Failure	63
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	28
Diabetes	36
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Atta Behfar, PhD, MD treated as a cardiologist in Rochester, MN during 2015 were cardiac procedures, minimally invasive procedures, catheterization and hospital care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Atta Behfar, PhD, MD for Medicare patients.

cardiac procedures	54
catheterization	35
diagnostic procedures	35
doctor visit	32
hospital care	35
inpatient care	35
minimally invasive procedures	35
vascular procedures	31

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Atta Behfar, PhD, MD.

**Gender**
Male	182
Female	76

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	236
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	84
From 75 to 84	96
85 and over	22
Less than 65	56

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Atta Behfar, PhD, MD in 2015

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Atta Behfar, PhD, MD treated during 2015 were hypertension, ischemic heart disease, heart failure and high cholesterol.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	73
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	75
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	57
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	36
Heart Failure	74
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	26
Diabetes	41
Dementia	10
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Atta Behfar, PhD, MD treated as a cardiologist in Rochester, MN during 2016 were hospital care, inpatient care, cardiac procedures and vascular procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Atta Behfar, PhD, MD for Medicare patients.

cardiac procedures	23
catheterization	11
diagnostic procedures	11
doctor visit	40
hospital care	54
inpatient care	54
minimally invasive procedures	11
vascular procedures	12

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Atta Behfar, PhD, MD.

**Gender**
Male	84
Female	42

**Age**
From 65 to 74	62
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	35

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Atta Behfar, PhD, MD in 2016

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Atta Behfar, PhD, MD treated during 2016 were ischemic heart disease, hypertension, high cholesterol and heart failure.

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	71
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	75
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	60
Asthma	17
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	25
Heart Failure	64
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	46
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Atta Behfar, PhD, MD treated as a cardiologist in Rochester, MN during 2017 were minimally invasive procedures, catheterization, cardiac procedures and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Atta Behfar, PhD, MD for Medicare patients.

cardiac procedures	43
catheterization	43
diagnostic procedures	43
doctor visit	72
minimally invasive procedures	43

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Atta Behfar, PhD, MD.

**Gender**
Male	98
Female	45

**Age**
From 65 to 74	60
From 75 to 84	41
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Atta Behfar, PhD, MD in 2017

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Atta Behfar, PhD, MD treated during 2017 were hypertension, ischemic heart disease, chronic kidney disease and heart failure.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	75
Depression	36
Chronic Kidney Disease	71
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	17
Atrial Fibrilation	34
Heart Failure	69
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	21
Diabetes	49
Dementia	8
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Atta Behfar, PhD, MD treated as a cardiologist in Rochester, MN during 2018 were hospital care, inpatient care, diagnostic procedures and cardiac procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Atta Behfar, PhD, MD for Medicare patients.

cardiac procedures	59
catheterization	48
diagnostic procedures	60
hospital care	80
inpatient care	80
minimally invasive procedures	48
vascular procedures	25

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Atta Behfar, PhD, MD.

**Gender**
Male	70
Female	41

**Age**
From 65 to 74	46
From 75 to 84	37
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Atta Behfar, PhD, MD in 2018

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Atta Behfar, PhD, MD treated during 2018 were heart failure, hypertension, ischemic heart disease and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	12
Ischemic Heart Disease	75
Depression	40
Chronic Kidney Disease	69
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	41
Heart Failure	75
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	31
Diabetes	35
Dementia	11
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Atta Behfar, PhD, MD treated as a cardiologist in Rochester, MN during 2019 were hospital care, inpatient care, diagnostic procedures and minimally invasive procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Atta Behfar, PhD, MD for Medicare patients.

cardiac procedures	36
catheterization	36
diagnostic procedures	52
hospital care	120
inpatient care	120
minimally invasive procedures	36
vascular procedures	17

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Atta Behfar, PhD, MD.

**Gender**
Male	64
Female	27

**Age**
From 65 to 74	43
From 75 to 84	26
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Atta Behfar, PhD, MD in 2019

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Atta Behfar, PhD, MD treated during 2019 were heart failure, high cholesterol, hypertension and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	75
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	66
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	26
Heart Failure	75
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	26
Diabetes	57
Dementia	13
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Atta Behfar, PhD, MD treated as a cardiologist in Rochester, MN during 2020 were hospital care, inpatient care, minimally invasive procedures and catheterization.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Atta Behfar, PhD, MD for Medicare patients.

cardiac procedures	23
catheterization	23
diagnostic procedures	23
hospital care	141
inpatient care	141
minimally invasive procedures	23

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Atta Behfar, PhD, MD.

**Gender**
Male	71
Female	27

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	81
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	33
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	40

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Atta Behfar, PhD, MD in 2020

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Atta Behfar, PhD, MD treated during 2020 were chronic kidney disease, heart failure, hypertension and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	71
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	75
Depression	36
Chronic Kidney Disease	75
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	34
Heart Failure	75
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	21
Diabetes	47
Dementia	16
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Atta Behfar, PhD, MD treated as a cardiologist in Rochester, MN during 2021 were hospital care, inpatient care, diagnostic procedures and minimally invasive procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Atta Behfar, PhD, MD for Medicare patients.

cardiac procedures	36
catheterization	36
diagnostic procedures	56
hospital care	122
inpatient care	122
minimally invasive procedures	36
vascular procedures	14

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Atta Behfar, PhD, MD.

**Gender**
Male	68
Female	38

**Age**
From 65 to 74	46
From 75 to 84	27
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Atta Behfar, PhD, MD in 2021

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Atta Behfar, PhD, MD treated during 2021 were heart failure, hypertension, ischemic heart disease and high cholesterol.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	74
Stroke	12
Ischemic Heart Disease	75
Depression	41
Chronic Kidney Disease	71
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	27
Heart Failure	75
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	22
Diabetes	43
Dementia	16
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Atta Behfar, PhD, MD treated as a cardiologist in Rochester, MN during 2022 were hospital care, inpatient care, diagnostic procedures and minimally invasive procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Atta Behfar, PhD, MD for Medicare patients.

cardiac procedures	37
catheterization	37
diagnostic procedures	55
hospital care	99
inpatient care	99
minimally invasive procedures	37
vascular procedures	25

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Atta Behfar, PhD, MD.

**Gender**
Male	54
Female	33

**Age**
From 65 to 74	38
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	28

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Atta Behfar, PhD, MD in 2022

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Atta Behfar, PhD, MD treated during 2022 were heart failure, high cholesterol, hypertension and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	16
Ischemic Heart Disease	55
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	70
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	17
Atrial Fibrilation	49
Heart Failure	75
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	24
Diabetes	52
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Atta Behfar, PhD, MD treated as a cardiologist in Rochester, MN during 2023 were hospital care, inpatient care, diagnostic procedures and minimally invasive procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Atta Behfar, PhD, MD for Medicare patients.

cardiac procedures	14
catheterization	14
diagnostic procedures	34
hospital care	34
inpatient care	34
minimally invasive procedures	14

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Atta Behfar, PhD, MD.

**Gender**
Male	45
Female	26

**Age**
From 65 to 74	26
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	24

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Atta Behfar, PhD, MD in 2023

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Atta Behfar, PhD, MD treated during 2023 were chronic kidney disease, heart failure, high cholesterol and hypertension.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	24
Ischemic Heart Disease	68
Depression	35
Chronic Kidney Disease	75
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	17
Atrial Fibrilation	51
Heart Failure	75
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	28
Diabetes	55
Dementia	17
Cancer	17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2023

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Atta Behfar, PhD, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Atta Behfar, PhD, MD treated as a cardiologist in Rochester, MN were hospital care, inpatient care, diagnostic procedures and cardiac procedures.

cardiac procedures	36
catheterization	31
diagnostic procedures	41
doctor visit	42
hospital care	75
inpatient care	75
minimally invasive procedures	31
vascular procedures	20

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2023

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Atta Behfar, PhD, MD.

**Gender**
Male	75
Female	38

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	28
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	26
85 and over	4
Less than 65	19
65 to 74	44

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Atta Behfar, PhD, MD From 2013 - 2023

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Atta Behfar, PhD, MD treated were hypertension, heart failure, high cholesterol and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	71
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	71
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	64
Asthma	3
Osteoporosis	9
Heart Failure	71
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	24
Diabetes	45
Atrial Fibrillation	35
Cancer	6
Dementia	10

Education & Training

Dr. Atta Behfar, PhD, MD graduated from Mayo Medical School in 2006. He completed residency at Mayo Clinic. He is certified by the Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology American Board of Internal Medicine and has a state license in Minnesota.

Medical School: Mayo Medical School (2006)

Residency: Mayo Clinic (2011)

Board Certification: Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology American Board of Internal Medicine (2016)

Licensed In: Minnesota

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Atta Behfar, PhD, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Mayo Clinic

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Atta Behfar, PhD, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
ABIOMED	$2,140 Impella $2,140
Musculoskeletal Transplant Foundation Inc.	$222 $222
Abbott Laboratories	$198 HeartMate 3 Left Ventricular Assist Device $122	Circulatory Support $75
Penumbra, Inc.	$115 Indigo System $115
Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc.	$55 Nstride $55
Other	$51 REMODULIN $51

**Types of Payments**
Travel and Lodging	$1,504
Food and Beverage	$1,278

Research Payments

Dr. Atta Behfar, PhD, MD has received 5 research payments totaling $16,335.

Biography

Dr. Atta Behfar is an adult cardiology and advanced heart failure and transplant cardiology specialist. He is especially interested in heart failure, lung issues, and coronary artery disease. He is affiliated with Mayo Clinic. Before completing his residency at Mayo Clinic, Dr. Behfar attended medical school at Mayo Medical School.