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Amin Astani - North Star Vascular and Interventional Team

Amin Astani, MD, MBA

Founder & Interventional Radiologist

Dr. Amin Astani is a distinguished graduate of the University of Minnesota Medical School. His venture into interventional radiology goes beyond medical expertise, embodying kindness, patient-centered care, and an unwavering commitment to improving lives.

Following his graduation, Dr. Astani completed his diagnostic radiology residency at the Henry Ford Hospital/Wayne State University, followed by a fellowship in vascular and interventional radiology at William Beaumont Hospital in Royal Oak, MI. Serving as Chairman of Radiology in multiple Chicago hospitals, his leadership style prioritized patient-centered care, ensuring that each individual received not just medical attention but a compassionate touch.

Dr. Astani’s expertise encompasses a wide range, from uterine fibroids, varicose veins, and varicoceles to addressing male infertility, benign prostate conditions, liver cancer, knee pain, and osteoporotic spine fractures. Beyond being a skilled medical professional, he stands as a community figure actively making a positive impact. Whether participating in conferences, delivering lectures, or engaging in mentorship, Dr. Astani’s commitment to sharing knowledge reflects a passion for empowering both patients and colleagues.

Known for his kindness and patient-friendly approach, Dr. Astani isn’t just a go-to physician for excellence in minimally invasive procedures; he’s a dedicated partner in your healthcare journey. His remarkable ability to remain calm and compassionate, even in the most challenging cases, sets him apart, ensuring that a visit to Dr. Astani is not merely a medical appointment but a reassuring and comforting experience.

  1. Mahboubi-Fooladi Z, Sabahi M, Astani SA, Khazaei M, Ghomi Z. “Attitudes of Practicing Radiologists Toward the Management of Palpable Circumscribed Breast Masses”. Journal of Breast Imaging, 2023; 5(3). doi.org/10.1093/jbi/wbad002 
  2. Hashemzadeh S, Akbari ME, Astani SA, Hashemzadeh J, Ashrafi Hafez A. “Engineering Effects on Efficacy and Toxicity of Manganese Oxide Nanostructures, as a Contrast Agent, in Magnetic Resonance Imaging: A Review”. Nano. 2022; 17(2). doi.org/10.1142/S1793292022300031 
  3. Astani SA, Mahboubi Z. “Breast Imaging Manual”. Mirmah Publication. Tehran, Iran. 2021. 
  4. Astani SA., Faghihi T., Haghighatkhah H, Keshavarz E, Bahrami H, Haseli S, Khameneh A, Sanei M, “Radiology Department and Residency Program Response and Adaption to COVID 19”. Academic Radiology. 2020; 27(7): 1054-1055. doi: doi.org/10.1016/j.acra.2020.04.039 
  5. Astani SA. “Radiation Protection In Pregnancy”. Iranian Congress of Radiology. 2019;35(2):50-50. doi: 10.22034/icrj.2019.100814. 
  6. Astani SA. “Fluoroscopy Safety and Dose Reduction Techniques”. Iranian Congress of Radiology. 2019;35(2):51-51. doi: 10.22034/icrj.2019.100815.
  7. Astani SA. “Risk to Vision From Radiation Exposure”. Iranian Congress of Radiology. 2019;35(2):52-52. doi: 10.22034/icrj.2019.100816.0 
  8. Astani SA. “IVC Filter Insertion and Retrieval Tips”. Iranian Congress of Radiology. 2019;35(2):53- 53. doi: 10.22034/icrj.2019.100817. 
  9. Astani SA. “Breast MRI, Role in Screening and Pre-Operative Staging”. Iranian Congress of Radiology. 2019;35(1):6-6. doi: 10.22034/icrj.2019.95668. 
  10. Astani SA, Bayani L. “Placenta Accreta: Challenges and Pitfalls”. Iranian Congress of Radiology. 2019;35(1):27-27. doi: 10.22034/icrj.2019.95690. 
  11. Astani SA. “Breast Cancer in Men”. Iranian Congress of Radiology. 2019;35(1):7-7. doi: 10.22034/icrj.2019.95669.
  12. Astani SA. “Interventional Procedures for Invasive Placenta”. Iranian Congress of Radiology. 2019;35(1):25-25. doi: 10.22034/icrj.2019.95688. 
  13. Astani SA. “Pelvic Congestion Syndrome and Uterine AVF”. Iranian Congress of Radiology. 2019;35(1):26-26. doi: 10.22034/icrj.2019.95689. 
  14. Astani SA. “Radiation Protection in Pregnancy”. Iranian Congress of Radiology. 2019;35(2):50-50. doi: 10.22034/icrj.2019.100814. 
  15. Varkey J, Astani SA, Pantelic M, Dalal I. “Rare Case of Angiosarcoma of the Adrenal Gland Seen with Multiple Modalities”. Applied Radiology. 2017;46(9):2-4. 
  16. Rodriguez E, Silva J, Astani SA. “Giant Splenic Pseudocyst as a Possible Cause of Hypertension”. Applied Radiology. 2017;46(7):40-42. 
  17. Everett, JC, Astani SA, Myers DL. “Sloughed Fibroid After Uterine Artery Embolization on Magnetic Resonance Imaging”. Case in Point, American College of Radiology. [accepted] March 2015. 
  18. Shaikh S., McGill K, Astani SA, Schwartz SE. “Evidence Based Comparisons of Percutaneous Ablation Techniques”. Journal of Vascular and Interventional Radiology. 2015; 26(1 Supplement):e28-29. 
  19. Astani SA, Brown ML, Steusloff K. “Comparison of Procedure Cost of Various Percutaneous Tumor Ablation Modalities”. Radiology Management. July-August 2014; 36(4): 12-19. 
  20. Astani SA, Davis LC, Harkness BA, Supanich MP, Dalal I. “Detection of Pulmonary Embolism During Pregnancy: Comparing Radiation Dose of CTPA and Pulmonary Scintigraphy”. Nuclear Medicine Communications. July 2014; 35(7):704-11. 
  21. Astani SA, Brown ML, Getzen T, Steusloff K. “Comparison of Procedure Cost of Various Percutaneous Tumor Ablation Modalities: Microwave Ablation, Radiofrequency Ablation, Cryoablation, and Irreversible Electroporation”. Journal of Vascular and Interventional Radiology. 2014; 25(3 Supplement):S187. 
  22. Essenmacher AC, Astani SA, Spizarny DL. “Silicone Pneumonitis”. Case in Point, American College of Radiology. February 6, 2014. 
  23. Sattar A, Astani SA, Schwartz S, et al. “Portal Vein Interventions”. Journal of Vascular and Interventional Radiology. 2013; 24(4 Supplement):S158. 
  24. Essenmacher AC, Astani SA. “Respiratory Disease Following Illicit Injection of Silicone: A Case Report”. Case Reports in Medicine. July 2013; 2013(4):1-3. 
  25. Keyvan M, Astani SA. “Pre-university Mathematics: Statistics, Probability, Integration. Review and practice”. Iran: Soroush Press. 2001.
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