Dr. Jafar Golzarian

Dr. Jafar Golzarian is a globally respected pioneer and esteemed opinion leader in the field of Interventional Radiology. Bringing over 25 years of expertise, he has committed his professional life to advancing and refining minimally invasive, image-guided treatments that offer patients effective options for addressing knee pain in place of conventional surgery.

A Legacy of Innovation Dr. Golzarian is renowned for introducing several pioneering procedures to the medical community:

Prostate Artery Embolization (PAE): He was the first physician in the United States to perform this groundbreaking, non-surgical procedure for enlarged prostate (BPH).

Uterine Fibroid Embolization (UFE): As an early adopter and clinical authority, he contributed to establishing UFE as a gold-standard, uterus-sparing option for women affected by fibroids.

Global Leadership: He is the founder and course director of the Global Embolization Symposium and Technologies (GEST), among the leading conferences worldwide for interventional radiology education and innovation.

Academic & Professional Excellence Dr. Golzarian is a Professor of Radiology at the University of Minnesota Medical School, where he formerly led the Division of Interventional Radiology. His dedication to advancing medical science is demonstrated by:

Publications: Author of more than 170 peer-reviewed articles and contributor to numerous medical textbooks.

Lectures: Delivered over 400 national and international presentations, imparting his knowledge to medical professionals globally.

Recognition: A Fellow of the Society of Interventional Radiology (FSIR) and honored with the 2018 Honorary Membership from the Chinese College of Interventionalists.

Education & Training Medical Degree: Magna Cum Laude, University of Brussels School of Medicine, Belgium.

Residency & Fellowship: Erasme Hospital, University of Brussels School of Medicine.

Board Certification: American Board of Radiology (Interventional Radiology/Diagnostic Radiology).

Philosophy of Care Despite his extensive academic and research credentials, Dr. Golzarian co-founded North Star with a "built with heart" approach. He holds that top-tier medical innovation succeeds only paired with empathetic, individualized care—treating his patients as though they were part of his own family.