Portrait of Ali J. Khiabani, MD, MHA

Ali J. Khiabani, MD, MHA

Assistant Professor of Surgery
Section of Cardiac Surgery
Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery

Specialties

  • Cardiac surgery 
  • Aneurysms 
  • Arrhythmias & heart rhythm disorders 
  • Atrial fibrilation 
  • Cardiogenic shock 
  • Coronary artery disease 
  • Endocarditis 
  • Heart attack 
  • Heart failure
  • Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy 

  • Vascular heart diseases (aortic, mitral, pulmonary, tricuspid) 
  • Prolapse 
  • Valvular regurgitation 
  • Valve stenosis 
  • Pericardial disease 
  • Valve disease 
  • Minimally invasive valvular and atrial fibrilation 

Call for patient appointments: 314-362-7260


Meet Dr. Khiabani 

Dr. Ali Khiabani is a cardiac surgeon specializing in comprehensive minimally invasive surgical treatment for heart conditions. 

He has expertise in surgical treatments for heart failure, valvular disorders, aneurysms and atrial fibrillation. 

Dr. Khiabani earned his medical degree from Chicago Medical School. He completed general surgery residency training at WashU Medicine in St. Louis. Dr. Khiabani completed a research fellowship in cardiac surgery and a clinical fellowship in cardiothoracic surgery at WashU Medicine. 

I want every patient to know that they will be treated with the same compassion, honesty, and dedication that I would give a member of my own family. Undergoing heart surgery can be overwhelming, and my team and I are committed to ensuring that every patient feels heard, respected, and supported throughout their journey. My priority is to provide exceptional, evidence-based care while building trust through open communication and a patient-centered approach.

Dr. Khiabani 

Degrees

Medical Degree
Chicago Medical School, North Chicago, IL
2015

Residency

General Surgery Residency
WashU Medicine, St. Louis, MO
2022

Fellowship

Cardiac Surgery Research Fellowship
WashU Medicine, MO
2019

Cardiothoracic Surgery Fellowship
WashU Medicine, MO
2024


Research interests

Surgical treatment of arrhythmias and outcomes 

New technologies and approaches for the surgical treatment of atrial fibrillation 

Surgical and transcatheter valve procedures and outcomes 


Locations

Center for Advanced Medicine   
Heart and Vascular Center   
4921 Parkview Place   
St. Louis, MO 63110   
Suite 8A   
Appointments: 314-362-7260

Barnes-Jewish Hospital West County
12634 Olive Blvd.
Creve Coeur, MO 63141
Appointments: 314-362-7260
Fax: 866-272-2816

Hospital affiliations

Barnes-Jewish Hospital 


Board certifications

  • Cardiothoracic Surgery

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