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Physician · Researcher

Reza
Shahriarirad,
M.D.

Research Fellow, Surgery Innovation Center
Mayo Clinic · Rochester, Minnesota
ORCID: 0000-0001-5454-495X
Dr. Reza Shahriarirad
193
Publications
3,248
Citations
24
H-index
149
Peer Reviews

Citations & indices pulled live from Google Scholar

About

Dr. Reza Shahriarirad is a physician-researcher and Research Fellow at the Surgery Innovation Center, Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota. His work spans minimally invasive surgery, artificial intelligence in medicine, and translational surgical research.

With over 193 peer-reviewed publications, an H-index of 24, Dr. Shahriarirad has established a prolific international research career. He has served as corresponding author on 68 publications, last/senior author on 50, and first author on 20. He is an active peer reviewer for 67 international journals with 149 completed reviews, and has served as Guest Editor at PLOS One and Associate Editor at the Shiraz E-Medical Journal.

Since joining the Surgery Innovation Center, Dr. Shahriarirad has been involved in over 30 IRB-approved research projects spanning a broad range of surgical specialties. His work encompasses clinical trial design, translational device evaluation, surgical innovation, and multidisciplinary collaboration — including leading internal competitive proposal submissions and engaging with industry partners.

Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery
Bariatric & Abdominal Wall Reconstruction
Thoracic Surgery
Cardiac Surgery
Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery
Gastrointestinal Surgery
Trauma Surgery
Surgical AI & Innovation

Contact

Phone+1-507-218-6077
LocationRochester, Minnesota, USA
Research InterestsSurgery · Minimally Invasive Surgery · Artificial Intelligence
LanguagesEnglish (Fluent) · Farsi (Native)

Experience & Education

Professional Experience

2024 – Present
MC
Research Fellow
Surgery Innovation Center · Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN
2018 – 2024
SUMS
Senior Researcher & Project Manager
Thoracic & Vascular Surgery Research Center · Shiraz University of Medical Sciences
2020 – 2022
KH
General Practitioner — Emergency Department
Khatam-al-Anbiya Hospital · Bushehr, Iran
Ministry of Health mandatory medical service.
2014 – 2020
SUMS
Research Trainee
Student Research Committee · Shiraz University of Medical Sciences

Education

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

Skills

Computing

SPSSGood
MS OfficeGood
EndnoteGood
Corel Video StudioGood
PythonBeginner
MATLABBeginner
NCSSBeginner
Azure DevOpsBeginner
Typing90 wpm

Interpersonal

Leadership
Presentation
Time Management
Effective Listening
Team Player
Problem-Solving
Scientific Editing
Translation EN↔FA

Leadership & Community Service

2020 – Present
Research Project Inspector & Mentoring Program — Founder and Director
Thoracic and Vascular Surgery Research Center · Shiraz University of Medical Sciences · Shiraz, Iran
Oversight and review of research projects across the Thoracic and Vascular Surgery Research Center, ensuring quality, ethics compliance, and methodological rigor. Concurrently founded and leads the Research Mentoring Program, personally mentoring 15 medical students in research methodology, scientific writing, and publication strategy — resulting in over 50 peer-reviewed publications from participating students.

Publications

Article Type
Authorship
Topic

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

Awards & Honours

December 2023
Science-wide author databases of standardized citation indicators · Elsevier Data Repository / Stanford University World's Top 2% Scientists Report
October 2020
National Outstanding Student Researcher
Ministry of Health and Medical Education · National Student Research Committee, Iran

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

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Location
Topic
17 presentations
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 & Tools

Open-source computational tools, machine learning models, and research software developed as part of ongoing surgical AI and clinical research. All repositories are publicly available on GitHub.

Extracurricular & Interests

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

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