Philosophy: Dr. Bahram Eslami follows the basic principles of evidence and scientific based medicine with an altruistic and compassionate approach. Currently practices general cardiology, cardiac catheterization and transesophageal echocardiography with an in-depth of knowledge in prevention of cardiovascular disease, lipid disorders, hypertension, coronary artery disease, valvular heart disease, adult congenital heart disease, cardiac arrhythmias and coronary intervention.Present Position: Full partner with Cardiology Specialists of Orange CountyDirector, Cardiovascular Services, Hoag Hospital IrvineMarital Status: Married, three childrenEducation:High School – Adab, Isfahan Iran, DiplomaCollege/Medical School – Isfahan University School of Medicine (including one year of Internship)Internship – Greater Baltimore Medical Center, Baltimore, MarylandResidency – Medical College of Georgia, Augusta, GeorgiaCardiology Fellowship – University of Alabama in Birmingham, Birmingham, AlabamaAwards & Honors:Best student Award in High School, College and Medical School (Graduated top in class)Recipient of Scholarship for Post- Doctoral training in US and Europe(Three (3) positions offered by Iranian Ministry of Higher Education)Military Service:Exempted, a privilege of graduating at the top of class in the seven years of medical schoolMemberships:Fellow of the American College of CardiologyFellow of the American College of PhysiciansMedical Specialty Boards:Diplomate, American Board of Internal Medicine # 38570Diplomate, American Board of Cardiovascular Disease #38570Diplomate, American Board of Cardiovascular Computed Tomography #845State Licenses:California: #C42075Virginia: #24325Tennessee: #MD16706District of Columbia: #15718Maryland: #D33978ECFMG: #099-657Past and Present Positions:Instructor in Medicine – University of Alabama in BirminghamDirector of Training and Research – Tehran Cardiovascular Medical CenterChief of Cardiology – Tehran Cardiovascular Medical Center, Tehran, Iran (400 bed Cardiovascular Referral and Research Center)Associate Professor of Medicine and Chief, Department of Cardiology – National University of Iran, Tehran, IranChief, Department of Cardiology and Director of Cardiac Catheterization Laboratories – American Hospital of Tehran, Tehran, IranVice-President – Iranian Society of CardiologyExaminer of the Iranian Board of Cardiology – Ministry of Higher EducationLecturer at Tehran University, School of MedicineAssociate Professor of Medicine, Chief of Cardiology, Director of Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory – Meharry Medical College, Nashville, TennesseeChairman, CCU Committee – Chapman Medical Center, Orange, CAVice Chairman, Department of Cardiology – Western Medical Center, Santa Ana, CAChairman, Department of Cardiology – Western Medical Center, Santa Ana, CADirector, Cardiovascular Services – Hoag Hospital, Irvine, CAPrivate Practice – Cardiology Specialists of Orange County, Orange County, CAPublications:Co-authored the book entitled Cardiology Review and has published numerous articles in peer reviewed journals. A compilation of the work has been presented at various scientific meetings.