Mehdi Akhavan-Heidari, MD
Cardiothoracic / Cardiovascular Surgery
Overview
Network Affiliation(s): Powers Health Medical Group, Powers Health Partners
Hospital Affiliation(s):
Board Certification(s): Cardiothoracic Surgery
Language: English
Not accepting televisits
Accepting new patients
Subject to change at any time. Please contact office to verify.
Uses MyChart
Services & Specialties
Heart specialists at Powers Health offer the largest and most advanced cardiovascular program in Northwest Indiana, treating complex conditions close to home.
Specialties
- Cardiothoracic / Cardiovascular Surgery
Services
Medical Interest and Procedures
- Aneurysm
- Aortic Arch
- Aortic Stenting
- Beating Heart Surgery
- Carotid Surgery
- Complex Vascular Procedures
- Coronary Revascularization
- Esophageal Surgery
- Robotic Surgery
- Thoracic endovascular aortic repair (TEVAR)
Locations
Biography
Dr. Mehdi Akhavan-Heidari cardiothoracic surgeon affiliated with Community Hospital, Munster, IN, St. Catherine Hospital in East Chicago, IN and St. Mary Medical Center in Hobart, IN. He received his medical degree from the University of Vienna. Dr. Akhavan-Heidari is one of several doctors at Powers Health who specialize in cardiothoracic surgery, and he accepts several types of health insurance
Experience
Board Certification(s)
- Cardiothoracic Surgery
Medical/Graduate School
- University of Vienna
Residency
- Marshall University School of Medicine
- Rohrbach Hospital
Internship
- West Virginia University-Charleston Area Medical Center
Fellowship(s)
- Loyola University Medical Center - Thoracic Surgery