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Dr. Mehrdad Saririan, MD, FACC

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Specializes in: Interventional Cardiology and Adult Cardiology

McGill University Faculty of Medicine

Professional interests include: anticoagulants (blood thinners), angina, atrial fibrillation, and more.

2601 E Roosevelt Street
Phoenix, AZ 85008

(602) 344-5011

Dr. Mehrdad Saririan, MD, FACC is an interventional cardiologist in Phoenix, AZ specializing in interventional cardiology and adult cardiology. He graduated from McGill University Faculty of Medicine. Dr. Mehrdad Saririan, MD, FACC is affiliated with District Medical Group and DISTRICT MEDICAL GROUP INC.

Office Locations

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2601 E Roosevelt Street
Phoenix, AZ 85008

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5650 S 35th Avenue 5650 S. 35th Avenue
Phoenix, AZ 85041

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8088 W. Whitney Drive
Peoria, AZ 85345

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811 S. Hamilton Street
Chandler, AZ 85225

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950 E. Main Street
Mesa, AZ 85203

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950 E. Van Buren Street
Avondale, AZ 85323

Some issues Dr. Mehrdad Saririan, MD, FACC 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.

Heart Attack

A heart attack is a serious medical event that happens when the blood supplying oxygen to the heart is cut off, usually because of a blockage in an artery. This results in damage or death of part of the heart muscle. The heart can heal, but like any part of the body that was injured it leaves a scar. This scar tissue does not contract effectively, so the ability of the heart to pump is lowered after a heart attack.

A heart attack, sometimes called a myocardial infarction, can happen without warning. However there are certain factors that raise the risk of heart attack. Some of these are:

Age
Gender (most heart attack sufferers are male)
A family history of heart attacks
Smoking
Obesity
High cholesterol
High blood pressure
Diabetes
Unhealthy lifestyle choices (lack of exercise, poor diet, too much alcohol or stress)

Heart attacks typically feel like pain or pressure in the chest that can radiate out to the back, arm, or jaw. Some other symptoms can include fatigue or weakness, shortness of breath, sweating, and nausea.

Treatment aims to increase blood flow to the heart muscle by opening up blocked blood vessels. Medications are sometimes used to dissolve clots in the arteries. Aspirin and other medications such as Plavix can thin the blood and make clots less likely to form. Dilators can widen blood vessels to make room for more blood to flow. Doctors can also use a procedure called catheterization to look at the blood vessels around the heart directly, place stents, or widen vessels using angioplasty. In extreme cases bypass surgery can be used to help blood flow better. After recovery, it is important to lead a healthy lifestyle and take any prescribed medications in order to protect the heart.

Heart Problems

The heart is one of the most important organs in the body. This smooth muscle expands and contracts rhythmically an entire lifetime, pumping blood to the lungs and then to every other cell in the body. When heart problems occur, it becomes difficult for the body to get the nutrients and oxygen it needs via the blood. So while there are a variety of illnesses and disorders that affect the heart, most of them cause weakness, exhaustion and shortness of breath. The most common heart conditions include heart disease, angina, arrhythmia, and valve disorders.

Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States for both men and women. This includes coronary artery disease, heart attacks, congestive heart failure, and congenital heart disease. Some conditions, such as genetics, cannot be controlled. But there are many other things one can do to lower their risk for heart disease. Controlling high blood pressure and cholesterol levels, reducing or stopping smoking, exercising more and losing weight if needed, and eating a diet low in sodium can all protect the heart.

Angina is a squeezing type of chest pain that happens when the muscles around the heart don't get enough oxygen. It can be regular or infrequent. Usually, angina is caused by coronary heart disease. However, not all chest pain is angina. Chest pain can also be caused by a lung infection or panic attack, for example, so it is important to have any sudden pain checked.

Arrhythmia is the word for when the heart beats too fast, too slow, or irregularly with skipped beats. It can feel frightening, and depending on the type it can be dangerous, but in most cases arrhythmia is not serious and can be treated. It is very common, especially in older adults.

Heart valve problems can happen in any one of the the heart's four valves that keep blood flowing where it needs to go. Babies can be born with problems in their heart valves, or valves can be damaged by infections. The valves can stiffen and become less mobile, or they can stop closing properly and 'leak' when the heart beats. Valve problems can usually be repaired surgically.

cardiac procedures	77
doctor visit	115
hospital care	64
inpatient care	64
ultrasound (sonogram)	59
vascular procedures	18

**Gender**
Male	367
Female	231

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	320
Black	86
Hispanic	159
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	19

**Age**
From 65 to 74	179
From 75 to 84	76
85 and over	40
Less than 65	303

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	53
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	39
Asthma	15
Osteoperosis	5
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	35
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	24
Diabetes	41
Dementia	15
Cancer	7

cardiac procedures	74
doctor visit	107
hospital care	82
inpatient care	82
ultrasound (sonogram)	54
vascular procedures	20

**Gender**
Male	516
Female	423

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	440
Black	164
Hispanic	259
Asian	28
Other	13
Native American	35

**Age**
From 65 to 74	294
From 75 to 84	122
85 and over	43
Less than 65	480

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	43
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	32
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	26
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	42
Dementia	12
Cancer	6

cardiac procedures	61
doctor visit	95
hospital care	61
inpatient care	61
ultrasound (sonogram)	42
vascular procedures	19

**Gender**
Male	1310
Female	926

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1062
Black	374
Hispanic	610
Asian	58
Other	34
Native American	98

**Age**
From 65 to 74	752
From 75 to 84	290
85 and over	84
Less than 65	1110

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	46
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	36
Asthma	19
Osteoperosis	4
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	26
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	39
Dementia	13
Cancer	6

cardiac procedures	75
doctor visit	81
hospital care	31
inpatient care	31
ultrasound (sonogram)	55
vascular procedures	20

**Gender**
Male	531
Female	421

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	459
Black	152
Hispanic	278
Asian	21
Other	11
Native American	31

**Age**
From 65 to 74	356
From 75 to 84	132
85 and over	38
Less than 65	426

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	42
Depression	35
Chronic Kidney Disease	47
Asthma	28
Osteoperosis	5
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	29
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	21
Diabetes	46
Dementia	17
Cancer	8

cardiac procedures	108
doctor visit	128
hospital care	40
inpatient care	40
ultrasound (sonogram)	86
vascular procedures	22

**Gender**
Male	562
Female	439

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	465
Black	176
Hispanic	273
Asian	22
Other	17
Native American	48

**Age**
From 65 to 74	377
From 75 to 84	135
85 and over	45
Less than 65	444

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	52
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	40
Depression	34
Chronic Kidney Disease	47
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	3
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	31
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	23
Diabetes	42
Dementia	19
Cancer	7

cardiac procedures	102
doctor visit	73
hospital care	35
inpatient care	35
ultrasound (sonogram)	77
vascular procedures	25

**Gender**
Male	524
Female	417

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	432
Black	147
Hispanic	271
Asian	24
Other	17
Native American	50

**Age**
From 65 to 74	379
From 75 to 84	139
85 and over	54
Less than 65	369

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	53
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	41
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	48
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	31
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	41
Dementia	19
Cancer	8

cardiac procedures	91
doctor visit	67
hospital care	32
inpatient care	32
ultrasound (sonogram)	69
vascular procedures	22

**Gender**
Male	440
Female	353

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	385
Black	123
Hispanic	243
Asian	17
Other	13
Native American	12

**Age**
From 65 to 74	317
From 75 to 84	123
85 and over	35
Less than 65	318

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	45
Depression	37
Chronic Kidney Disease	53
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	5
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	33
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	22
Diabetes	46
Dementia	19
Cancer	7

cardiac procedures	46
doctor visit	46
hospital care	37
inpatient care	37
ultrasound (sonogram)	34
vascular procedures	12

**Gender**
Male	319
Female	205

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	263
Black	77
Hispanic	132
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	30

**Age**
From 65 to 74	212
From 75 to 84	80
85 and over	36
Less than 65	196

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	50
Depression	40
Chronic Kidney Disease	56
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	32
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	23
Diabetes	46
Dementia	22
Cancer	9

cardiac procedures	24
doctor visit	85
hospital care	20
inpatient care	20
ultrasound (sonogram)	25

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Mehrdad Saririan, MD, FACC for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Mehrdad Saririan, MD, FACC treated as an interventional cardiologist in Phoenix, AZ were cardiac procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), hospital care and inpatient care.

cardiac procedures	73
doctor visit	91
hospital care	44
inpatient care	44
ultrasound (sonogram)	55
vascular procedures	19

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mehrdad Saririan, MD, FACC.

**Gender**
Female	341
Male	456

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	129
Asian / Pacific Islander	17
Non-Hispanic White	382
Native American / Alaskan Native	32
Hispanic	222
Other	10

**Age**
85 and over	37
75 to 84	109
Less than 65	364
65 to 74	286

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mehrdad Saririan, MD, FACC From 2013 - 2021

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Mehrdad Saririan, MD, FACC treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, chronic kidney disease and diabetes.

Hypertension	59
High Cholesterol	42
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	35
Asthma	12
Osteoporosis	4
Heart Failure	24
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	34
Atrial Fibrillation	9
Dementia	13
Cancer	5

Education & Training

Dr. Mehrdad Saririan, MD, FACC graduated from McGill University Faculty of Medicine. He completed residency at McGill University Affiliated Hospitals. He is certified by the Cardiovascular Disease, Internal Medicine, and Interventional Cardiology, American Board of Internal Medicine and has a state license in Arizona.

Medical School: McGill University Faculty of Medicine

Residency: McGill University Affiliated Hospitals

Board Certification: Cardiovascular Disease, Internal Medicine, and Interventional Cardiology, American Board of Internal Medicine

Licensed In: Arizona

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Mehrdad Saririan, MD, FACC is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

District Medical Group

DISTRICT MEDICAL GROUP INC

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Dr. Mehrdad Saririan, MD, FACC has an average of 1.0 out of 5 stars based on 1 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Mehrdad Saririan, MD, FACC from all over the web to help you find the right in Phoenix, AZ.

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Overall Rating: 1.0 2023-06-10

I don’t recommend this person Rude attitude and disrespectful and discriminative behavior towards me I wasn’t expecting that type of behavior from A doctor

General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Abbott Laboratories	$1,100 Occluders $886	AMPLATZER Occluders $188	Mitra Clip system $26
Boston Scientific Corporation	$540 GENERAL - STENTS $125	WATCHMAN $113	STENTS $101	Angiojet ZelanteDVT Thrombectomy Catheter $16	$186
The Medicines Company	$200 ANGIOMAX $200
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)	$160 LifeVest $160
ABIOMED	$130 Impella $130
Other	$1,170 XARELTO $126	BRILINTA $108	INTERVENTIONAL PRODUCTS $92	Resolute $90	ASAHI PTCA Guide Wire $89	Other $666

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$2,361
Travel and Lodging	$835
Education	$105

Research Payments

Dr. Mehrdad Saririan, MD, FACC has received 15 research payments totaling $74,455.

Biography

Dr. Mehrdad Saririan sees patients in Phoenix, AZ, Peoria, AZ, and Mesa, AZ. His medical specialties are adult cardiology and interventional cardiology. Clinical interests for Dr. Saririan include rheumatic heart disease, heart valve disease, and angina. He graduated from McGill University Faculty of Medicine and then he performed his residency at a hospital affiliated with McGill University. In addition to English, Dr. Saririan (or staff) speaks French and Persian. He is affiliated with District Medical Group.