Dr. Jafar Golzarian

Dr. Jafar Golzarian is a globally recognized pioneer and authoritative figure in the domain of Interventional Radiology. With more than 25 years of experience, he has committed his professional life to advancing and perfecting minimally invasive, image-guided interventions that offer patients viable alternatives to conventional surgical procedures.

A Legacy of Innovation Dr. Golzarian is highly acclaimed for introducing several pioneering procedures to the medical field:

Prostate Artery Embolization (PAE): He was the inaugural physician in the United States to carry out this innovative, non-surgical treatment for an enlarged prostate (BPH).

Uterine Fibroid Embolization (UFE): As an early proponent and clinical authority, he contributed to the establishment of UFE as a gold-standard, uterus-conserving treatment for women experiencing fibroids.

Global Leadership: He founded and serves as the course director for the Global Embolization Symposium and Technologies (GEST), which is one of the leading global conferences dedicated to the education and innovation in interventional radiology.

Academic & Professional Excellence Dr. Golzarian is a Professor of Radiology at the University of Minnesota Medical School, having previously helmed the Division of Interventional Radiology. His dedication to the medical sciences is demonstrated by:

Publications: Authorship of over 170 peer-reviewed articles and contributions to numerous medical textbooks.

Lectures: Delivery of more than 400 lectures at both national and international forums, imparting his knowledge to clinicians worldwide.

Recognition: An esteemed Fellow of the Society of Interventional Radiology (FSIR) and awardee 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 In spite of his extensive academic and research credentials, Dr. Golzarian co-founded North Star with a "built with heart" approach. He emphasizes that leading-edge medical advancements are truly effective only when combined with a compassionate, personal approach—advocating for his patients as though they were family.