
Kurosh A. Safavi MD
Radiologist | Diagnostic Radiology
2500 BELLE CHASSE HIGHWAY GRETNA LA, 70056About
Dr. Kurosh Safavi is a radiologist practicing in GRETNA, LA. Dr. Safavi specializes in diagnosing and treating injuries and diseases using medical imaging techniques such as X-Rays, magnetic resonance imaging and computed tomography exams. These techniques offer accurate visibility to the inside of the patients body and help to detect otherwise hidden illnesses so that they can be treated quickly and efficiently.
Education and Training
Drexel University College of Medicine 2003
MCP HAHNEMANN UNIV (FORMERLY ALLEGHENY UNIV)
Board Certification
RadiologyAmerican Board of RadiologyABR
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