19 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Ghaemmaghami, Critical Care Surgeon in Chandler, AZ?
Dr. Vafa Ghaemmaghami, MD is a Critical Care Surgeon, who primarily practices in Chandler, AZ with 1 additional practice location. He has been practicing for over 19 years and is board certified by the American Board of Surgery. Dr. Ghaemmaghami completed his residency at University of California, Davis Affiliated Hospitals. Dr. Ghaemmaghami is fluent in English and Persian, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Ghaemmaghami’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Ghaemmaghami’s office at (480) 728-4700.
Where did Dr. Ghaemmaghami go to medical school and complete their residency?
Fellowship: (Surgical Critical Care (Surgery)), UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SOUTHWESTERN MEDICAL CENTER, DALLAS, TX
Residency: University of California, Davis Affiliated Hospitals
Is Dr. Ghaemmaghami board certified in Critical Care Surgeon?
Yes, Dr. Vafa Ghaemmaghami, MD is board certified by the American Board of Surgery
What languages does Dr. Ghaemmaghami speak?
Dr. Ghaemmaghami and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Persian
What conditions does Dr. Ghaemmaghami treat?
As a Critical Care Surgeon, Dr. Ghaemmaghami diagnoses, treats, and manages a wide range of conditions. This condition information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical conditions most commonly treated by Dr. Ghaemmaghami. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly.
Also known as:
- Acute pain from injury
- Pain
- Traumatic pain
- Injury pain
- Sudden pain from trauma
ICD-10 Codes:
- G8911: Acute pain due to trauma
Also known as:
- Abdominal Injury
- Wounds and Injuries
- Stomach Area Injury
- Belly Trauma
- Abdominal Wall Damage
- Internal Organ Injury
ICD-10 Codes:
- S3991XA: Unspecified injury of abdomen, initial encounter
Also known as:
- Acute Gallbladder Inflammation
- Gallstones with Acute and Chronic Gallbladder Inflammation
- Gallstones with Chronic Gallbladder Inflammation
- Gallstones with Acute Gallbladder Inflammation
- Gallbladder Disease
- Bile Duct Disease
- Gallstones
- Sudden Gallbladder Attack
- Acute Cholecystitis
- Sudden Gallbladder Infection
- Mixed cholecystitis with gallstones
- Acute and chronic gallbladder attack
- Chronic cholecystitis with gallstones
- Long-term gallbladder inflammation
- Acute cholecystitis with gallstones
- Gallbladder attack with stones
ICD-10 Codes:
- K810: Acute cholecystitis
- K8012: Calculus of gallbladder with acute and chronic cholecystitis without obstruction
- K8010: Calculus of gallbladder with chronic cholecystitis without obstruction
- K8000: Calculus of gallbladder with acute cholecystitis without obstruction
Also known as:
- Other Chest Injury
- Chest Injuries and Disorder
- Thoracic Injury
- Chest Trauma
- Rib Cage Injury
ICD-10 Codes:
- S298XXA: Other specified injuries of thorax, initial encounter
Also known as:
- Traumatic Brain Injury without Loss of Consciousness
- Traumatic Brain Injury
- Mild Head Injury
- Brain Trauma without Fainting
- Concussion (No LOC)
- Subdural Hematoma
- Head Injury
- Brain Bleed
- TBI
- Subarachnoid Hemorrhage
ICD-10 Codes:
- S069X0A: Unspecified intracranial injury without loss of consciousness, initial encounter
- S065X0A: Traumatic subdural hemorrhage without loss of consciousness, initial encounter
- S066X0A: Traumatic subarachnoid hemorrhage without loss of consciousness, initial encounter
Also known as:
- Multiple Broken Ribs
- Chest Injuries and Disorder
- Fractures
- Multiple Rib Fractures
- Rib Cage Fracture
- Broken Ribs
ICD-10 Codes:
- S2242XA: Multiple fractures of ribs, left side, initial encounter for closed fracture
- S2241XA: Multiple fractures of ribs, right side, initial encounter for closed fracture
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Intestinal Obstruction
- Bowel Obstruction
- Blocked Intestines
- Gut Blockage
ICD-10 Codes:
- K56609: Unspecified intestinal obstruction, unspecified as to partial versus complete obstruction
Also known as:
- Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
Also known as:
- Acute Appendicitis
- Appendicitis
- Inflamed Appendix
- Sudden Appendix Inflammation
- Appendicitis Attack
ICD-10 Codes:
- K3580: Unspecified acute appendicitis
Also known as:
- Other Breathing Problems
- Breathing Problems
- Unusual breathing patterns
- Abnormal respiration
- Breathing irregularities
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0689: Other abnormalities of breathing
Also known as:
- Traumatic Collapsed Lung
- Pleural Disorder
- Traumatic Air in Chest
- Traumatic Pneumothorax
- Injured Collapsed Lung
ICD-10 Codes:
- S270XXA: Traumatic pneumothorax, initial encounter
Also known as:
- Falls
- Accidental Falls
- Unintentional Falls
- Falling Accidents
ICD-10 Codes:
- W1830XA: Fall on same level, unspecified, initial encounter
Also known as:
- Scalp Cut
- Wounds and Injuries
- Scalp laceration
- Deep scalp cut
- Head cut
ICD-10 Codes:
- S0101XA: Laceration without foreign body of scalp, initial encounter
Which procedures does Dr. Ghaemmaghami perform as a Critical Care Surgeon?
As a Critical Care Surgeon, procedures performed by a Dr. Vafa Ghaemmaghami may include:
- Abdominal Wall Reconstruction
- Amputation
- Appendicitis / Appendectomy
- Brain Aneurysm Treatment
- Brain Surgery
- Brain Tumor Evaluation
- Central Line Placement
- Cerebral Shunt
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Ghaemmaghami's office.
Does Dr. Ghaemmaghami accept my insurance?
Dr. Ghaemmaghami accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (480) 728-4700 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Ghaemmaghami accept in Chandler, AZ?
Dr. Ghaemmaghami in Chandler, AZ accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Alignment Health Plan
Banner Health
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Express Scripts
IASIS Healthcare
Medicare
Mercy Care Plan
Mercy Maricopa Integrated Care
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Ghaemmaghami's office located?
Dr. Vafa Ghaemmaghami's Primary Practice
485 S Dobson Rd Ste 201
Chandler, AZ 85224
(480) 728-4700
What is Dr. Ghaemmaghami's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Ghaemmaghami's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1659352144.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Ghaemmaghami?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Ghaemmaghami
What is Dr. Vafa Ghaemmaghami's specialty?
Dr. Ghaemmaghami is a Critical Care Surgeon near Chandler, AZ. A surgeon specializing in critical care medicine is an expert in managing critically ill and postoperative patients, particularly trauma victims. They are responsible to diagnose, treat, and support patients with multiple organ dysfunction. In addition to clinical care, these specialists may oversee the administration of intensive care units and coordinate patient care between the primary physician, critical care staff, and other specialists. Contact Dr. Ghaemmaghami to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Vafa Ghaemmaghami affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Ghaemmaghami is affiliated with Chandler Regional Medical Center which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals are healthcare institutions recognized for their excellence in specific medical procedures and overall patient care. They are identified through a rigorous peer nomination process, evaluating factors like patient outcomes, quality of care, and expertise. The list recognizes hospitals that excel in 20 or more specific medical procedures, representing the top 25% nationwide. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals
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Is Vafa Ghaemmaghami accepting new patients in Chandler, AZ?
Yes, Dr. Vafa Ghaemmaghami is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Vafa Ghaemmaghami offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Ghaemmaghami's office at (480) 728-4700 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Vafa Ghaemmaghami?
Please contact Dr. Ghaemmaghami's office at (480) 728-4700 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Vafa Ghaemmaghami have?
Dr. Vafa Ghaemmaghami is certified by the American Board of Surgery.
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