Arman Arghami

Arman Arghami, M.D., M.P.H., is an Associate Professor of Surgery at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota. He serves as a Consultant in the Department of Cardiovascular Surgery within the Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science. Dr. Arghami specializes in robotic cardiac surgery and minimally invasive techniques, with a focus on treating structural heart diseases and arrhythmias.

Education Highlights:

• MD from Mashhad University of Medical Sciences (2004)
• Preliminary General Surgery Residency at Mayo Clinic (2011)
• General Surgery Residency at Mayo Clinic (2016)
• Cardiothoracic Fellowship (4+3) at Mayo Clinic (2018)
• MPH in Epidemiology from Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health (2021)

Dr. Arghami's research bridges artificial intelligence and clinical cardiology, emphasizing AI-driven risk stratification and outcomes analysis. His work also investigates preventive strategies for renal failure after cardiac surgery and pharmacological trials for postoperative care. Recent publications highlight his expertise in robotic mitral valve repair, transcatheter interventions, and valvular disease management.

Scientific Contributions:

• Editorial Board Member, The Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery (2022-present)
• Ad hoc Reviewer, Journal of Cardiothoracic and Vascular Anesthesia (2021-present)
• Editorial Board Member, The Annals of Thoracic Surgery (2020-present)
• Co-Chair, Society of Thoracic Surgery Taskforce on Robotic Cardiac Surgery (2025-present)

He actively participates in clinical trials evaluating novel cardiac devices and surgical techniques, and serves on committees including the AI Project Strategy Committee and Cardiovascular Surgery Quality & Safety Committee. Dr. Arghami is certified by the American Board of Thoracic Surgery (2019) and American Board of Surgery (2016).