Dr. Alin Gragossian, originally from Los Angeles, holds an undergraduate degree from UCLA and a Master's in Public Health from University of Southern California. In 2016, Dr. Gragossian obtained a medical degree from Lincoln Memorial University. She then went on to complete a residency program in Emergency Medicine at Drexel University, where she cultivated the skills required to manage critical and time-sensitive diagnoses.
Following her residency, Dr. Gragossian pursued a 2-year multidisciplinary fellowship in Critical Care Medicine at The Mount Sinai Hospital in New York City. During this period, she focused in the high-stakes realm of Cardiac Intensive Care and Cardiothoracic Intensive Care. Her experiences in these environments equipped her with a unique insight into the intricacies of managing critical cardiac conditions.
Remarkably, Dr. Gragossian's personal journey has been deeply intertwined with her professional pursuits. In 2019, she underwent an urgent heart transplant herself after being diagnosed with familial dilated cardiomyopathy, a life-changing experience that gave her a unique understanding of the patient perspective.
Presently, Dr. Gragossian is an Intensivist through Equum Medical. Additionally, she holds the position of Associate Medical Director at DNWest, where she guides the organization's donor management initiatives. Furthermore, her contributions extend to the realm of medical technology as a consultant for various medical technology companies, where she leverages her expertise to advance medical innovation in critically ill cardiac patients.
Most recently, Dr. Gragossian's dedication to advocacy has earned her the esteemed role of Chair of the American Society of Transplantation's Transplant Community Advisory Council. Here, she helps shape the future of transplant medicine and health education for patients and caregivers. Dr. Alin Gragossian's remarkable journey, from her academic foundations to her work in medicine and her advocacy for organ transplantation, showcases a passionate physician who continually strives to make a positive impact towards the future of healthcare.