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Jafar Golzarian, MD, FSIR, is a globally recognized interventional radiologist, innovator, and academic pioneer whose career has significantly advanced minimally invasive therapies worldwide. He earned his Doctor of Medicine degree magna cum laude from the prestigious University of Brussels School of Medicine, demonstrating early academic excellence. Following his graduation, Dr. Golzarian pursued comprehensive training at Erasme Hospital in Brussels, Belgium, where he completed both a diagnostic radiology residency and a highly specialized fellowship in interventional radiology.
During his formative training years, he not only honed technical expertise in vascular and oncologic procedures but also contributed to clinical research that laid the groundwork for his later innovations in embolization techniques. His European foundation provided a rigorous blend of academic, research, and clinical practice, shaping him into a physician-scientist with a strong commitment to advancing patient care through education, technology development, and minimally invasive alternatives to surgery.
Areas of Expertise :
Prostate Artery Embolization (PAE) – The first physician in the U.S. to perform this groundbreaking minimally invasive treatment for benign prostatic hyperplasia
Uterine Fibroid Embolization (UFE) – Among the early adopters of UFE in the U.S., providing non-surgical relief from fibroid-related symptoms
Interventional Oncology & Vascular Disease – Deep experience in peripheral vascular interventions, liver-directed therapies, hemorrhage control, and other IR techniques, supported by extensive scholarly work and clinical leadership
Education & Leadership in IR – Founder and course director of the Global Embolization Symposium and Technologies (GEST), a premier interventional radiology meeting; over 170 peer-reviewed publications and 400+ lectures delivered at national and international forums
Education & Training :
M.D. (magna cum laude) – University of Brussels School of Medicine, Brussels, Belgium
Residency, Radiology – Erasme Hospital, University of Brussels School of Medicine
Fellowship, Interventional Radiology – Erasme Hospital, University of Brussels School of Medicine
Academic Roles :
Professor (Emeritus), Interventional Radiology – University of Minnesota Medical School
Division Director, Interventional Radiology & Vascular Imaging, Department of Radiology – University of Minnesota
Certification :
Board-certified in Interventional Radiology, American Board of Radiology
Fellowship, Society of Interventional Radiology (FSIR)