Dr. Sahar Avestimehr, MD / Palliative Care And Hospice Specialist

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Get to know Internist Dr. Sahar Avestimehr, who serves patients in San Antonio, Texas.

A top professional in the field of internal medicine, Dr. Avestimehr is the Medical Director of Embrace Hospice in San Antonio, Texas.

Embrace Hospice provides a higher level of hospice care by providing premium comfort care, addressing individual needs, and utilizing a low patient/nurse ratio, allowing for more care time whenever needed. Their mission is to provide premium comfort care to patients, families, and caregivers through an interdisciplinary team approach that understands, respects, and meets individual needs.

A native of Iran, Dr. Avestimehr earned her medical degree from the Shiraz University of Medical Sciences in 2006. Upon relocating to the United States, she completed her residency in internal medicine and her fellowship in hospice and palliative medicine at UT Health San Antonio.

Internal medicine is the medical specialty dealing with the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of adult diseases. Physicians specializing in internal medicine are called internists. They manage and prevent common and complex diseases by providing comprehensive care and promoting overall well-being.

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