Dr. Robert Attaran

Associate Professor

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Biography

Dr. Attaran studied at the University of Toronto, Canada for his undergraduate degree and attended medical school at the University of Sheffield, UK, graduating with honors. He completed his internal medicine residency and cardiovascular medicine fellowship at the University of Arizona before finishing his interventional cardiology fellowship at Yale University. Currently, he serves as the Associate Professor in the Department of Cardiovascular Medicine and is the Director of the Interventional Cardiology Fellowship Program. His research interests primarily revolve around interventional cardiology, focusing on treatments for venous and arterial disease. He has participated in numerous national and international research studies aimed at cardiovascular disease therapies and has contributed to the American College of Cardiology's National Cardiovascular Data Registry as well as various committees within professional societies, including chairing the Chronic Venous Disease Guidelines. Known for his commitment to patient care, Dr. Attaran places a high priority on advocating for his patients' health and continuously seeks to improve treatment outcomes through research and innovation in the field.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

2011-01-01 — Present

Yale University • New Haven, CT

Faculty member in the Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, involved in teaching and clinical practice.

Director

— Present

Interventional Cardiology Fellowship • Yale University

Leads the fellowship program, overseeing training of fellows in interventional cardiology.

Awards

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Patient's Choice Award

2016-01-09
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Compassionate Doctor Recognition

2016-01-09

Requirements for Yale University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.5
GRE General
TOEFL
Listening
Required:25
Speaking
Required:26
Total
Required:100
IELTS
Speaking
Required:7.5
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Physics, Chemistry, Computer Science, or Mathematics
Application Checklist
  • Statement of academic purpose
  • Unofficial transcripts
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Application fee ($105)
  • Resume/CV
Specialization Notes

Administered via the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences (GSAS). GRE General is optional for PhD.