Riyaz Bashir

Mount Laurel, United States

Dr.  Riyaz Bashir is an accomplished interventional cardiologist and professor of medicine at the Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University in Philadelphia, where he serves as the program director for the interventional cardiovascular fellowship program. He also directs the vascular and endovascular medicine program at Temple University Hospital. Dr. Bashir has co-invented the Bashir Endovascular Catheters, which are now utilized across the U.S. for treating Pulmonary, arterial, and venous blood clots. With expertise in complex coronary interventions, peripheral vascular disease, and endovascular techniques, Dr. Bashir has contributed significantly to advancing vascular catheter-based therapies for thrombosis management. Known for his commitment to education, he has mentored hundreds of house staff and fellows and has actively participated in clinical trials, shaping the field of cardiovascular diseases. Dr. Bashir frequently lectures nationally and internationally, sharing insights from his extensive clinical and research experience.