Dr Avkan Aghapoor is a seasoned anesthesiologist based in Dubai, affiliated with Iranian Hospital – Dubai and licensed by the Dubai Health Authority. With over 26 years of clinical experience, he brings significant expertise in neurosurgical anesthesia, regional anesthesia techniques (including epidurals), and advanced vascular access (CVP lines, arterial lines).
Education & Professional Background
Dr Aghapoor earned his medical training from Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences in Tehran, focusing on anesthesiology.
He has worked at Iranian Hospital – Dubai for many years in the Anesthesiology & Pain Management department, where he applies his skills across general anesthesia, regional blocks, and complex intraoperative management.
His broad experience includes care for surgical patients, women in labor, children, and especially cases requiring advanced vascular monitoring and regional anaesthesia techniques.
Key Areas of Expertise
Neurosurgical Anesthesia: managing anesthesia for neurosurgical procedures, with advanced monitoring and coordination with the surgical team.
Vascular Access & Monitoring: placing central venous pressure (CVP) lines, arterial lines for real-time hemodynamic monitoring in critical surgical settings.
Regional & Epidural Anaesthesia: performing epidural and regional blocks, suitable for surgeries requiring pain-control and reduced systemic anaesthetic exposure.
Patient Safety & Comfort: With decades of experience, he is highly skilled in ensuring safe anesthesia delivery, minimized complications and optimal recovery.
Services Offered
Patients and referring surgeons can seek consultation or services from Dr Aghapoor for:
Pre-operative assessment and planning for neurosurgical, orthopedic, or general surgical procedures
Intraoperative anesthesia management with advanced monitoring, CVP/arterial lines as needed
Regional anesthesia and epidural blocks for surgical, trauma or labor-related procedures
Post-operative pain management and early recovery support
Anesthesia for obstetric and pediatric patients, with tailored regional techniques
Dr Avkan Aghapoor stands out as a highly capable anesthesiologist in Dubai, especially for patients and surgeons seeking expertise in neurosurgical anesthesia, advanced vascular monitoring, regional blocks and epidural procedures. With his long track-record, technical precision and patient-centred approach, he is well-suited for both routine and complex surgical anesthesia needs.
If you are preparing for a surgery with specialized anesthesia requirements, or need regional/epidural management with advanced monitoring in Dubai, consulting Dr Aghapoor could be a wise choice.
