Roham Zamanian

Pulmonary hypertension specialist, Pulmonologist, Critical care specialist


Professor of Medicine (Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine)

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Additional Languages Spoken:
Farsi

Biography


Dr. Roham Zamanian specializes in the treatment of pulmonary hypertension, right heart failure, and pulmonary embolism. He has more than 13 years of sub-specialty experience in pulmonary vascular diseases. Dr. Zamanian is considered one of the leading national experts in clinical trials and drug development for pulmonary hypertension.

Professional Summary


Education & Certifications
  • Fellowship: Stanford University Pulmonary and Critical Care Fellowship (2006) CA
  • Medical Education: UC Irvine School of Medicine (1999) CA
  • Fellowship: Stanford University School of Medicine (2005) CA
  • Fellowship: University of Irvine Medical Center (2003) CA
  • Residency: University of Irvine Medical Center (2002) CA
  • Internship: University of Irvine Medical Center (2000) CA
  • Super-Fellowship, Stanford University, Pulmonary Vascular Disease (2006)
  • Fellowship, Stanford University, Pulmonary & Critical Care (2005)
  • Fellowship, UCI Medical Center, Pulmonary & Critical Care (2003)
  • Residency, UCI Medical Center, Internal Medicine (2002)
  • MD, University of California, Irvine, Medicine (1999)
  • BS, University of California, Irvine, Biological Sciences (1994)

Honors & Awards
  • Case Presentation Award, ACCP - Chest 2000 (2000)
  • Excellence in Research Award, University of California, Irvine School of Biological Sciences (1995)
  • Faculty Teaching Award, Dept of Medicine, Stanford (2007)
  • Fellow of the American College of Chest Physicians, American College of Chest Physicians (2008)
  • Fellow of the Year, Univ of Califronia, Irvine Medical Center (2002-2003)
  • Howard Huges Summer Fellowship, Harvard School of Medicine (1992 & 1993)
  • Ralph Waldo Gerard Award for Outstanding Researcher, University of California, Irvine School of Biological Sciences (1994)
  • Resident Research Presentation Award, Univ of Calif, Irvine Medical Center - Dept of Medicine (2001)
  • Young Investigator Career Development Award, Entelligence Actelion Young Investigators Program (2006-2007)

Memberships
  • Scientific Advisory Board, PHaware (2016 - Present)

Administrative Appointments
  • Clinical Director, VMWC Pulmonary Hypertension Database, Vera Moulton Wall Center for Pulmonary Vascular Disease (2006 - Present)
  • Director, Adult Pulmonary Hypertension Service, Vera Moulton Wall Center for Pulmonary Vascular Disease (2007 - Present)

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Clinical Trials

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Practice Locations


Chest Clinic in Palo Alto Stanford, CA
Stanford, CA

300 Pasteur Drive, 1st Floor, Room A175

Stanford , CA 94305

(650) 725-7061

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Patient Ratings

(14 Ratings)

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4.9/5

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Patient Reviews

(42 reviews)

I appreciate his through help
Dr Zamanian is one of the best physicians I have ever had. Very professional, friendly, thorough, and loves what he does. His manner is pro-patient, human in approach, and a pleasure to visit for my medical care.
We have been working with Dr. Zamanian for several years and really appreciate his support and interaction with us. He and his team are very quick to respond.
Very pleased with his concern and plans for follow up.
He is excellent as a physician and advisor. I especially appreciate his willingness to recommend that no further studies be done regarding pulmonary hypertension since the studies show that none is present.
Thank you Roham for care and follow up on my healthcare.
Excellent
He is one of the finest persons I know. The nicest Dr. I have ever dealt with.
excellent
Dr Zamanian is one of the most caring, supportive, experienced, and professional doctors with whom I have received care. He understands my physical condition but also understands the human being dealing with this health issue. I would trust him with my life…in fact, I do!
My doctor is the best
Outstanding!!!
They have always been great.
Dr. Zamanian & dr. Thomas are both great dr.'s & human beings.
Dr. Zamanian is an amazing dr. & person best dr. I've ever had.
"Good."
Dr. Zamanian is not only an amazing doctor. He is an amazing human being. One of the nicest people I have ever known. The best doctor I've met in 10 yrs. of PAH treatment.
My health conditions are very scary. The doctor and NP are very aware of my current and future prognosis. They have been very gentle while being direct!
Love Dr. Zamanian!
Dr. Zamanian evidences great care for me (I assume for all patients). He is friendly, at ease, very professional, expert in his field and (I assume) a good teacher! He is direct, honest, and hopeful!
Dr. Jasminson is the best physician I have ever worked with; extremely knowledgeable, skilled kind, interested in your total well-being, and best of all he respects me and has a wonderful sense of humor.
Dr. Z's caring, compassion & expertise always come through.
Good.
Dr. Zamanian is a great physician & person. Very caring.
Dr. Zamanian is what every doctor should strive to be; a perfect balance of head and heart.
Dr. Zamanian is a consummate professional and also shows his empathy, compassion & concern.
My experience w/Dr. Zamanian was OUTSTANDING!
I was very happy with both Dr. Khan and Dr. Zamanian. Clearly caring experts in their field.
I have been seeing Dr. Zamanian for over 10 years... he's like a friend.
Dr. Zamanian was great! Probably one of the kindest, thoughtful and empathetic MD's I've had.
He explained everything about my problem & I understood perfectly. Very kind the doctor thanks & blessings. Dr. Zamanian Roham.
Dr. Z rocks. The best.
Dr. Zamanian, Dr. K. & Dr. Wells are THE best! They didn't mind my tears, and truly went out of their way to help me relax and get through the procedure.
I think all health professionals should aspire to work in such a warm & helpful environment & system.
He's always very personal but I wish he would spend a little more time with me.
I have had an excellent experience on every visit.
Dr. Zamanian = Excellent service - made me feel I have hope for my condition. Thank you!! W/new medications.
Very confident, caring, took lots of time to explain to family.
Dr. Z. is an incredible doctor - compassionate, thorough with amazing expertise & insight.
Dr. Zamanian is the best doctor who has ever attended me.
They did not inform me about anything.
Dr. Zamanian is knowledgeable, personable and treats you as if he has all the time in the world.

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