Education
- Master of Science in Surgery, The University of British Columbia (2019 – Present)
- International Educated Healthcare Professionals Certificate, Kwantlen University, Vancouver, BC (2012)
- Certificate in Medical Aesthetics, Langara College, Vancouver, BC (2011 – 2012)
- Diploma in Laparoscopic Surgery, Laparoscopy Hospital, New Delhi, India (2007)
- Training Course on Laparoscopic Surgery, Milad Hospital, Tehran, Iran (2006)
- General Surgery Specialty Certificate, Kerman, Iran (2003)
- Resident in General Surgery, Department of General Surgery, Shahid Afzalipour University of Medical Sciences, Kerman, Iran (1998 – 2003)
- Doctor of Medicine, Tehran Medical School, Azad University, Tehran, Iran (1987 – 1994)
Research Projects
- Optical Monitoring in Kidney Transplant, BC Children’s Hospital, Vancouver, BC, 2021
- Laparoscopic Adhesiolysis, Laparoscopy Hospital, New Delhi, India, 2007
- Botulinum Toxin Type ” A” Injection versus Lateral Internal Sphincterotomy in Treatment of Chronic Anal Fissure, Shahid Afzalipoor University of Medical Sciences, Kerman, Iran, 2003
Work Experience
- Director & Clinical Educator, Pars Med Laser Clinic, Vancouver, BC, 2013 – 2019
- Volunteer Staff, Pain BC, Vancouver, BC, 2017 – 2018
- Research Assistant, Providence Health & Services, Ethics Department, 2013 – 2014
- General Surgeon & Laparoscopic Surgeon, 15 Khordad Hospital, Varamin, Tehran, Iran, 2008 – 2010
- General Surgeon, Head of ICU, Shefa Hospital, Semnan University of Medical Sciences, Semnan, Iran, 2004 – 2008
- General Surgeon, Head of OR, Mahdishahr Hospital, Semnan University of Medical Science, Semnan, Iran, 2003 – 2008
- Resident in General Surgery, Shahid Afzalipoor University, Kerman, Iran, 1997 – 2003
- General Physician, Imam Khomeini Hospital, Ilam University of Medical science, Iran, 1997
- General Physician, Hashtgerd Hospital, Iran University of Medical Science, Tehran, Iran, 1995 – 1996
Teaching Experience
- Gross Anatomy, Faculty of Medicine, The University of British Columbia, Sep 2020 – May 2021
- Fifth International Congress on Laparoscopy, Milad Hospital, Tehran, Iran, 2008
- Shefa Hospital, Semnan, Iran, 2005
Awards
- Distinguished Intern Award, Azad University, Tehran, Iran, 1994
- Scholarship for Excellent Performance on Pre-Internship Exam, Azad University, Tehran, Iran, 1992
Professional Memberships
- World Association of Laparoscopic Surgeons, 2007 – Present
- Iranian Academy of General Surgeons, 2004 – Present
- Medical Council of Iran, 1994 – Present
Publications
Baghai-Wadji, M., Vahedian, M., Tolooie, B., Zohoor, A. (2005) Botulinum toxin injection versus internal anal sphincterotomy for the treatment of chronic anal fissure. Annals of Saudi Medicine, 25 (2), 140–142.