Dr. Afsoun Seddighi is a highly regarded neurosurgeon and spine specialist based in Tehran, where she serves as a prominent professor at Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences. Dr. Seddighi’s expertise lies in microscopic surgery for brain and spinal cord tumors, degenerative spine conditions, and endoscopic surgery for skull base tumors, including pituitary tumors. She is also skilled in repairing skull base lesions and is known for being one of the leading figures in microscopic and endoscopic brain surgeries in Iran.
In her distinguished career, Dr. Seddighi has pioneered the use of advanced surgical techniques, such as gamma probes and navigation systems in brain tumor surgery. She has also been at the forefront of intraoperative radiotherapy (IORT) for treating patients with metastases and malignant tumors in the brain and spinal cord. To date, she has authored over 100 scientific papers published in leading international journals.
Her academic journey includes graduating in medicine from Shahid Beheshti University in 1997 and completing her neurosurgery specialization at the same institution in 2013. Dr. Seddighi has held various teaching and leadership roles, including assistant professorships at Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences and Qazvin University of Medical Sciences. Since 2014, she has been a faculty member and associate professor at Tajrish Martyrs Hospital.
Dr. Seddighi is actively involved in research and is a member of multiple prestigious organizations, including the Iranian Surgeons Association, the Iranian Neurological Surgeons Association, and the AO Spine Society. She has received numerous honors, including top ranks in the Mathematical Olympiad and academic achievements at Shahid Beheshti University. Her dedication to neurosurgery, research, and patient care makes her one of the most respected figures in the field.
