Biography

Dr. Mahan Shahrivari is a board-certified neurologist with expertise in vascular neurology.She received her medical degree from Azad University, Tehran Medical Branch, in Iran and completed her internship and neurology residency training at McGovern Medical School. Dr. Shahrivari also completed a vascular neurology and clinical research fellowship in the Department of Neurology at McGovern Medical School at UTHealth, supported by T32 Research Training Grant with the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke. Dr. Shahrivari is currently pursuing a Master of Clinical Science degree at the Center for Clinical and Evidence-Based Medicine at the University of Texas Medical School at Houston.

Along with her dedication to clinical practice, Dr. Shahrivari is an author of numerous articles in peer-reviewed publications and she has presented her research at national and international conferences. She has received several recognitions, including the most outstanding research award from the University of Florida, where she completed her post-doctoral research fellowship, and the 2023 Society of Vascular and Interventional Neurology Pilot Clinical Trial Grant Award for her study focusing on interleukin-6 receptor antagonist in the treatment of acute ischemic stroke. Dr. Shahrivari has served as a moderator at the International Stroke Conference and was named Best Fellow of the Month at UTHealth Houston in December 2023.

Education

Medical Degree (MD)
Azad University, Tehran Medical Branch, Iran
Internship & Residency
Neurology, McGovern Medical School - Houston, TX
Fellowship
Vascular Neurology, McGovern Medical School - Houston, TX

Areas of Interest

Clinical Interests

  • Vascular Neurology
  • Inpatient Neurology
  • Telemedicine for acute stroke
  • Stroke of unknown mechanism
  • Cardio embolic strokes
  • Vasculitis
  • Stroke in women

Research Interests

  • Immunology of ischemic stroke, targeting inflammatory cytokines in treatment of acute ischemic stroke
  • Stroke of unknown mechanism
  • Neurocardiac, brain and heart research