Dr. Jafar Golzarian

Dr. Jafar Golzarian is an internationally acknowledged pioneer and respected opinion leader in the field of Interventional Radiology. With a career spanning more than 25 years, he has focused on the evolution and refinement of minimally invasive, image-guided treatments that serve as effective alternatives to traditional surgical methods.

A Legacy of Innovation Dr. Golzarian is renowned for introducing several innovative procedures within the medical community:

Prostate Artery Embolization (PAE): He was the inaugural physician in the United States to conduct this landmark, non-surgical therapy for benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH).

Uterine Fibroid Embolization (UFE): As an early adopter and clinical authority, he played a crucial role in establishing UFE as the preferred, uterus-preserving treatment for women experiencing fibroids.

Global Leadership: He is the founder and course director of the Global Embolization Symposium and Technologies (GEST), a leading international conference dedicated to education and innovation in interventional radiology.

Academic & Professional Excellence Dr. Golzarian holds the position of Professor of Radiology at the University of Minnesota Medical School, having previously led the Division of Interventional Radiology. His dedication to advancing medical science is demonstrated by:

Publications: Author of over 170 peer-reviewed articles and contributor to numerous medical textbooks.

Lectures: Delivered more than 400 lectures at both national and international levels, sharing his expertise with practitioners around the globe.

Recognition: A Fellow of the Society of Interventional Radiology (FSIR) and recipient of the 2018 Honorary Membership from the Chinese College of Interventionalists.

Education & Training Medical Degree: Magna Cum Laude, University of Brussels School of Medicine, Belgium.

Residency & Fellowship: Erasme Hospital, University of Brussels School of Medicine.

Board Certification: American Board of Radiology (Interventional Radiology/Diagnostic Radiology).

Philosophy of Care Despite his extensive academic and research credentials, Dr. Golzarian co-founded North Star with a "built with heart" philosophy. He holds the belief that leading-edge medical advancements are most successful when combined with compassionate, personalized care—treating his patients as though they are members of his own family.