Farzad Afzali
Encino
Summary
Sonographer with strong expertise in Doppler and vascular imaging, holding RDMS and RVT certifications from APCA/ARDMS. Over 20 years of clinical experience as a radiologist and ultrasound specialist. Dedicated to delivering high-quality diagnostic imaging, with bilingual communication skills (English & Farsi) to serve multicultural patient populations. Open to in-clinic work as well as in-home ultrasound services, especially for the Iranian community in Los Angeles.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Founder & Lead Radiologist/Sonographer
Kasra Radiology & Sonography Center
Isfahan
04.2001 - 09.2020
- Performed and interpreted 30,000+ vascular and non-vascular ultrasound exams including Doppler, OB/GYN, abdominal, small parts, and MSK.
- Specialized in vascular Doppler for peripheral arterial/venous disease, carotid studies, and deep venous thrombosis.
- Provided patient-centered care, widely recognized among the Iranian patient community.
- Managed daily operations of one of the most advanced private Doppler centers in Iran.
Radiologist (OB/GYN Sonography)
Beheshti Hospital Radiology Department
Isfahan
09.2000 - 09.2002
- Conducted high-risk pregnancy and gynecologic ultrasound examinations.
- Collaborated with OB/GYN specialists in managing complicated maternal-fetal cases.
Education
Specialty in Radiology -
Isfahan University of Medical Sciences
Doctor of Medicine (MD) -
Isfahan University of Medical Sciences
Skills
- Ultrasound Expertise
- Vascular Doppler
- Abdominal Ultrasound
- OB/GYN Ultrasound
- Small Parts Ultrasound
- Vascular & Doppler Imaging
- In-home ultrasound services
- Technical Skills
- instagram page: https://wwwinstagramcom/sonography_kasra?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ==
- PACS
- Structured reporting
- EMR documentation
- Advanced ultrasound modalities
- Community-based imaging
- Bilingual communication
- Culturally sensitive care
Certification
- RDMS (Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer), APCA, 05/01/25
- RVT (Registered Vascular Technologist), APCA, 05/01/25
- Abdomen Sonography, APCA
- Physics of Medical Ultrasound, APCA
Key Skills Languages
Ultrasound Expertise: Vascular Doppler (arterial, venous, carotid), Abdominal, OB/GYN, Small Parts, MSK, Patient Care: Skilled in providing in-home ultrasound services, especially within the Iranian community, Technical: PACS & structured reporting, EMR documentation, advanced ultrasound modalities, Soft Skills: Bilingual communication, culturally sensitive care, native - excellent, intermediate, Vascular & Doppler Imaging (primary focus), OB/GYN & High-Risk Pregnancy Sonography, Community-based imaging (home visits for Iranian patients in Los Angeles)
Academic Presentations
- Delivered 7 invited lectures on advanced vascular sonography at the Department of Radiology, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences.
- Invited speaker on vascular sonography at the Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences.
- Invited speaker on vascular sonography at the Department of Neurology, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences.
Timeline
Founder & Lead Radiologist/Sonographer
Kasra Radiology & Sonography Center
04.2001 - 09.2020
Radiologist (OB/GYN Sonography)
Beheshti Hospital Radiology Department
09.2000 - 09.2002
Specialty in Radiology -
Isfahan University of Medical Sciences
Doctor of Medicine (MD) -
Isfahan University of Medical Sciences