Kia Afshar, MD

Kia Afshar, MD is a healthcare institution located at 3525 East Louise Drive in Meridian, Idaho, United States. Dr. Afshar is a doctor specializing in the fields of left ventricular assist devices (LVADs), heart transplantation, and chronic heart failure. He has been involved in numerous studies at Intermountain Medical Center and the UTAH Transplant Consortium.

Currently, Dr. Afshar is the Intermountain site principal investigator for a Phase 2 drug study for patients with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy. He has also published research on topics such as the utility of blood cultures in community-acquired pneumonia and the impact of new house staff training hours on patient safety and staff satisfaction.

Patients can receive care for low-level urgent conditions through video chat with a provider 24/7 on their computer or mobile device. They can also view wait times and save their place in line at an Intermountain InstaCare location nearby. In case of an emergency, individuals are advised to go to the nearest emergency room or call 911.