DepartmentsThoracic SurgerySurgeryCardiovascular SurgerySpecialty GroupsEarly-Onset and Hereditary GI Cancers ProgramLocationPhoenix, ArizonaLanguagesEnglishPersianSpanishExisting patientsSend a secure message via patient portal Biographical summaryDr. Samine Ravanbakhsh is a general thoracic surgeon at Mayo Clinic in Arizona. She received her medical degree at Oregon Health & Science University and is dual boarded in general surgery and cardiothoracic surgery, completing general surgery residency at Kaiser Permanente Los Angeles Medical Center and cardiothoracic surgery fellowship at Rush University Medical Center. Her practice incorporates all aspects of thoracic surgery with a focus on lung cancer, esophageal disease, thoracic outlet syndrome, and hyperhidrosis. She has extensive training in minimally invasive surgery and expertise in robotic surgery. Dr. Ravanbakhsh is an avid educator and mentor involved in the Mayo Clinic medical school and general surgery residency among other academic training programs. She is fluent in English, Farsi, and Spanish. Conditions treatedAchalasiaChest wall tumorEsophageal cancerGastroesophageal reflux diseaseHiatal herniaHyperhidrosisLung cancerMediastinal tumorThoracic outlet syndrome Procedures performedChest reconstructionChest surgeryEsophagectomyHiatal hernia repairIvor Lewis esophagectomyMinimally invasive surgeryNissen fundoplicationPleurodesisRobotic surgeryThoracoscopy Mayo Clinic locations Phoenix, Arizona Driving directions More info Billing & insurance Accessibility services Education2019Fellowship - Cardiothoracic SurgeryRush University Medical Center2017Residency - General SurgeryLos Angeles Medical Center, Kaiser Permanente2012MDOregon Health & Science University School of Medicine2007Visiting Student - International StudentUniversidad Rey Juan CarlosShow more education Activities and honorsCertifications2021Thoracic and Cardiac SurgeryAmerican Board of Thoracic Surgery2017General SurgeryAmerican Board of SurgeryAwards and honors2022Mayo Clinic Experience Top Performer AwardOffice of Mayo Clinic Experience, Mayo Clinic Arizona2021Fellowship (FACS)American College of Surgeons2021Carolyn E. Reed Traveling Fellowship AwardThoracic Surgery Foundation for Research and EducationShow more awards and honorsProfessional memberships2022 - presentMemberMortality Review Subcommittee, Quality Subcommittee - Arizona, Executive Operations Team - Arizona2021 - presentFellowAmerican College of Surgeons2021 - presentFacultyCareer Advisory Program, Mayo Clinic Alix School of Medicine - Arizona, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science2021 - presentFacultyResident Education, General Surgery Residency, Mayo Clinic School of Graduate Medical Education2021 - presentMemberSociety of Thoracic Surgeons2019 - presentFacultyAnatomy Lab, Mayo Clinic Alix School of Medicine, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science2017 - presentMemberWomen in Thoracic Surgery2015Certified Medical Spanish InterpreterKaiser Permanente Los Angeles Medical Center2008 - 2012MemberLatino Medical Student Association2008Certified Medical Spanish InterpreterOregon Health & Science UniversityShow more professional membershipsPublicationsSee my publications Biographical summaryConditions treatedProcedures performedMayo Clinic locationsEducationActivities and honors Request an appointment PST-20468717 Doctors & Medical Staff Ravanbakhsh, Samine M.D.