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Physician · Researcher

Reza
Shahriarirad,
M.D.

Research Fellow, Department of Surgery - Surgical Innovation
Mayo Clinic · Rochester, Minnesota
ORCID: 0000-0001-5454-495X
Dr. Reza Shahriarirad
192
Publications
3,428
Citations
24
H-index
149
Peer Reviews

About

I am a physician-researcher and Research Fellow at the Center for Surgery Innovation, Mayo Clinic, in Rochester, Minnesota. My work sits at the intersection of surgery, data science, and emerging technology, with a focus on how artificial intelligence, computer vision, and wearable sensing can advance surgical decision-making, intraoperative precision, and patient-centered care.

I have authored more than 190 peer-reviewed publications spanning surgical innovation, minimally invasive and reconstructive surgery, surgical AI and predictive modeling, and infectious disease. My work also includes two issued patents and recognition among the World's Top 2% Scientists by Stanford/Elsevier. I have completed 149 peer reviews across more than 60 international journals and serve as Guest Editor for PLOS ONE and Associate Editor for Shiraz E-Medical Journal.

Since joining the Center for Surgery Innovation, I have been involved in more than 30 IRB-approved research projects and several industry collaborations spanning thoracic, bariatric, plastic and reconstructive, and abdominal-wall surgery. This work includes 3D digital pathology, robotic biopsy and intraoperative AI, wearable postoperative monitoring, machine-learning models for surgical risk prediction, novel medical-device development, and AI-driven patient-education tools, building toward a career as a physician-scientist working at the frontier of advanced surgical methods.

Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery Bariatric Surgery Orthopaedic Surgery Thoracic Surgery Vascular Surgery GI & Colorectal Surgery Surgical AI & Innovation

Contact

Mayo Email[loading]
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LocationRochester, MN, USA
Research InterestsSurgery · Minimally Invasive Surgery · Artificial Intelligence
LanguagesEnglish (Fluent) · Farsi (Native)

Experience & Education

Professional Experience

2024 – Present
Research Fellow
Surgery Innovation Center · Mayo Clinic
2025 – Present
Research Fellow – A-Star Lab
Mayo Clinic
2018 – 2024
Senior Researcher & Project Manager
Thoracic & Vascular Surgery Research Center · Shiraz University of Medical Sciences
2020 – 2022
General Practitioner — Emergency Department
Khatam-al-Anbiya Hospital
Ministry of Health mandatory medical service.
2014 – 2020
Research Trainee – Student Research Committee
Shiraz University of Medical Sciences
Participated in student-led clinical and translational research activities, including study design, data collection, manuscript preparation, and scientific collaboration.

Education

2013 – 2020
Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)
Shiraz University of Medical Sciences · Shiraz, Iran (SUMS)
2009 – 2013
High School Diploma
National Organization for Development of Exceptional Talents (SAMPAD)

Skills

Technical & Software

SPSSGood
EndNoteGood
Microsoft OfficeGood
Corel Video StudioGood
PythonBeginner
MATLABBeginner
NCSSBeginner
Azure DevOpsBeginner
Typing90 wpm

Research & Analytical

Study design
RCT coordination
Data management
Statistical analysis
Systematic review and meta-analysis
Clinical research coordination
IRB preparation

Interpersonal

Scientific editing
Presentation skills
Mentoring
Time management
Multidisciplinary collaboration
English and Farsi fluency

Lab Affiliations

Surgical Computer Vision Research
Thoracic and Vascular Surgery Research Center
Senior Researcher & Project Manager

Leadership & Community Service

2026 – Present
Mayo Fellow Association Quality Improvement Committee
Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN
Contributes to quality improvement initiatives supporting research fellows and trainee experience at Mayo Clinic.
May 2026
Trauma Center Injury Prevention – Bike Rodeo / Bike Safety Program
Rochester, MN
Participated in a community injury-prevention and bike-safety program focused on education and safety awareness.
2026 – Present
MRFA Mentor-Mentee Program
Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN
Supports mentorship and professional development for research fellows through the MRFA mentor-mentee program.
2024 – Present
Oraculi STEM Mentor – John Adams Middle School Science Fair
Rochester, MN
Mentors students through STEM and science-fair activities, supporting early exposure to scientific thinking and research methods.
2020 – Present
Research Project Manager and Mentoring Program
Thoracic and Vascular Surgery Research Center, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
Founded and directed a research mentoring program at the Thoracic and Vascular Surgery Research Center, mentoring 15 medical students in research methodology, scientific writing, and publication strategy, with participating students contributing to more than 50 peer-reviewed publications.

Publications

* denotes corresponding author. My name is highlighted in bold.

Article Type
Original Articles
Reviews & Meta-analyses
Case Reports
Letters / Editorials
Authorship
1st Author
2nd / Co-first
Corresponding Author
Last / Senior Author
Topic

Awards & Honours

Dec 2023
Elsevier Data Repository / Stanford
Oct 2020
National Outstanding Student Researcher
Iran Ministry of Health and Medical Education

Patents & Innovations

Apr 2021
A Machine Learning-Based System for Detecting Leishmaniasis in Microscopic Images
Issuer: IR  ·  Registration No. 140050140003000416
Oct 2020
Utilization of Chest Tube in Pediatric Caustic Injuries: A New Method for Esophageal Stenting
Issuer: IR  ·  Registration No. 139950140003006653

Editor & Reviewer Experience

Editorial Roles

Guest Editor PLOS One June 2022
Associate Editor Shiraz E-Medical Journal ↗ August 2021

Reviewer Role

149
Peer Reviews
129
Manuscripts
67
Journals

Journals Reviewed

Presentations

Type
Poster
Oral
Location
Iran
Netherlands
Turkey
United States
Topic
21 presentations
Jul 6 2026 Poster
Automating Abdominal Wall Reconstruction Consultation Triage: A Rules-Based Scheduling Algorithm to Reduce Clinical Review Burden
Mayo Clinic AI Summit
United States
Jul 6 2026 Poster
Establishment of a Personalized AI-Based Decision Aid for Breast Reconstruction Surgery Candidates: Pilot Study of the BRIDGE AI Tool
Mayo Clinic AI Summit
United States
Jul 6 2026 Poster
Biological Age Reversal Following Bariatric Surgery: A Longitudinal Cohort Study Using AI-Derived ECG Age
Mayo Clinic AI Summit
United States
Apr 2026 Poster
Mayo Obesity Staging Index: A Novel Obesity Classification System
American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery (ASMBS)
United States
Jun 2026 Poster
Peripheral Nerve Fellowship Programs In The U.S.: A Cross-sectional Study of Online Information Accessibility
Plastic Surgery Research Council (PSRC)
United States
Mar 2026 Poster
Short and Long Term Oncologic Outcomes of Minimally Invasive Surgery for Gastric Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumors
Society of Surgical Oncology (SSO)
United States
Dec 2025 Poster
An Experimental In Vitro and In Vivo Study on Achilles Tendon Regeneration Using Ostrich Eggshell Membrane Combined with Platelet-Rich Plasma
American Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle Society (AOFAS) Annual Meeting 2025
United States
Oct 2025 Poster
Mapping Global Trends in Robotic Surgery in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery: A Bibliometric Analysis
Annual Balfour Surgery Research Symposium
United States
Oct 2025 Poster
Evaluation of the Operational Effectiveness of the Mayo Clinic Mastectomy Interactive Care Plan
Annual Balfour Surgery Research Symposium
United States
Jul 2025 Poster
Trend and Changes in AI based on Patient Perspectives
Mayo Clinic AI Summit
United States
Apr 2025 Poster
Molecular Analysis of Suspected or High-Risk Lung Cancer to Drive Individualized Care (INTERCEPTioN): A Pilot Study
Advanced Robotic Surgery Conference 2025
United States
Dec 2022 Poster
COVID-19 Versus Applied Infection Control Policies in a Major Transplant Center in Iran
Organ Transplantation before and during the COVID-19 era
Iran
Oct 2022 Poster
Comparison of Ghost Ileostomy and Protective Ileostomy in Rectal Cancer Patients Undergoing Neoadjuvant Chemoradiotherapy
31st Biennial Congress of International Society of University Colon and Rectal Surgeons (ISUCRS)
Turkey
Oct 2021 Oral
Suicide by Self-immolation in Southern Iran: An Epidemiological Study
10th National Burn Congress 2021
Iran
Jul 2021 Poster
Management of Intestinal Failure from an Intestinal Rehabilitation Unit in the Middle East
Transplantation (International Congress)
Iran
Sep 2020 Oral
Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome with Features of Atypical Kawasaki Disease: A Case Report from Iran during the COVID-19 Pandemic
26th European Paediatric Rheumatology e-Congress (PReS)
Netherlands
Oct 2019 Poster
Seroprevalence of Toxocariasis and Its Related Risk Factors among Municipal Street Sweepers in Shiraz, Southern Iran
4th International & 11th National Congress of Parasitology & Parasitic Diseases of Iran (NICOPA11)
Iran
Apr 2016 Poster
The Effect of Aqueous Alcoholic Extract of Melissa Officinalis in the Treatment of Acetic Acid Induced Ulcerative Colitis in Rats
First National Congress on Animal Models in Experimental Medical Researches
Iran
Mar 2016 Poster
Successful Use of Persian Medicine Preparation Ma'aljobon in a Patient with Chronic Cough
3rd Professor Amirhakimi Pediatric Congress
Iran
Jun 2015 Poster
Evaluation of Rectally Administered Salvia Officinalis in the Treatment of Ulcerative Colitis
International Student Congress of (bio)Medical Sciences 2015 (ISCOMS)
Netherlands
Jun 2015 Poster
Ulcerative Colitis Treatment with Rectal Administration of Colostrum in Rats
International Student Congress of (bio)Medical Sciences 2015 (ISCOMS)
Netherlands

Open Source Models & Code

Open-source code, models, and academic software projects — all publicly available at github.com/SoRRad.

GitHub Profile

Extracurricular & Hobbies

🎸
Guitar
Professional guitarist with several live stage and group performances.
🏀
Basketball
Member of middle and high school basketball team.
🏕️
Camping & Travel
Enjoys outdoor camping and international travel.
🎮
Gaming
Computer and console gaming enthusiast.

References