Dr. Sahar Avestimehr, MD / Palliative Care And Hospice Specialist
Internist
7115 Cresta Bulivar San Antonio TX, 78256About
Dr. Sahar Avestimehr is an internist practicing in San Antonio, TX. Dr. Avestimehr specializes in the medical treatment of adults. Internists can act as a primary physician or a consultant to a primary physician. They manage both common and rare diseases. Dr. Avestimehr provides comprehensive care and manages treatment with surgeons as well. Internists establish long-term relationships with their patients and incorporate disease prevention and mental health care into their practice.
Education and Training
Shiraz University of Medical Sciences Medical Degree 2006
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Fellowships
- UT Health San Antonio
Fellowships
- UT Health San Antonio
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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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