Payam Salehi, MD, PhD

Dr. Payam Salehi is a vascular and cardiovascular surgeon who brings over two decades of specialized expertise to complex vascular conditions. He earned his medical degree from Babol University of Medical Science in Iran and completed his surgical training at the University of Illinois at Chicago, where he finished both his internship in 2001 and residency in 2003. Dr. Salehi further refined his skills through a fellowship in vascular surgery at Barnes-Jewish Hospital and Washington University in St. Louis, completing his training in 2005. With 27 years of experience in the field, he speaks English.

Dr. Salehi practices at Tufts Medical Center and MelroseWakefield Hospital, with locations in Boston, Stoneham, and Melrose, Massachusetts. He specializes in treating serious vascular conditions including aortic diseases and aneurysms, carotid artery disease, and cerebrovascular disease. His expertise includes performing diagnostic procedures such as Doppler ultrasound, carotid artery …ultrasound, and ankle-brachial index testing to evaluate blood flow and vascular health. Patients rate Dr. Salehi 4.7 out of 5 stars on average.