Behzad Farivar, MD
We’re thrilled to announce that the UVA Vascular Laboratory at the Heart and Vascular Center has been reaccredited by the Intersocietal Accreditation Commission (IAC) in five critical areas of vascular testing: Extracranial Cerebrovascular Testing, Peripheral Arterial Testing, Peripheral Venous Testing, Visceral Vascular Testing, and Screening Vascular Testing. This national recognition celebrates the outstanding efforts of Dr. Behzad Farivar, Ms. Josephine Klapec, RVT, and the entire vascular lab team. IAC accreditation is a mark of excellence—it confirms that the lab meets rigorous national standards for quality, safety, and accuracy in vascular testing. It reflects our ongoing commitment to delivering exceptional patient care, continuous quality improvement, and operational excellence.