Tevar Expert Witnesses

Washington, District Of Columbia

Cardiovascular Disease, Cardiothoracic Surgery - Mitral valve repair, Aortic valve replacement, coronary bypass grafting, Cardiac Surgery, Cardiac arrest, Aortic aneurysm, Transcatheter aortic valve, CABG, transcatheter mitral valve, CPR, Aortic Dissection, ECMO, Mitral valve surgery, Pulmonary embolectomy, Health Tech, Aortic valve disease, ECLS, TEVAR, Pulmonary embolism, Devices

Farzad Najam, MD, FACS, is an internationally recognized cardiac surgeon, Clinical Professor of Surgery, and healthcare innovator. His career is defined by the intersection of clinical excellence and surgical technology. He serves as Clinical Professor of Surgery at The George Washington University, Director of Cardiac Surgical Outreach at INOVA, and President of the Washington Cardiac Institute, a strategic consultancy he founded to develop premier cardiac service lines. A prolific surgeon who has performed thousands of complex cardiac operations, Dr. Najam is a pioneer in advanced procedures, widely known for his foundational work in robotic-assisted surgery and ECMO. He solidified his reputation as a leading expert by co-authoring the British Medical Association (BMA) award-winning textbook, "Robotic Surgery: Theory and Operative Technique." This clinical leadership is further demonstrated by his consistent recognition as a "Washingtonian Top Doctor" for over a decade. This caree...

Allentown, Pennsylvania

Cardiothoracic Surgery, Cardiovascular Disease - Coronary artery bypass surgery (CABG), Heart valve repair/replacement, TAVR, TEVAR, MitraClip/M-TEER, thoracic aortic aneurysm, septal myectomy/HCM, Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation, Impella, lung cancer surgery, chest wall surgery, empyema, aortic dissection, lead extraction, chest trauma, Impella

I am a cardiothoracic surgeon currently practicing at Lehigh Valley Health Network. I obtained my BA degree in Chemistry at the University of Chicago. After college, I then continued at the University of Chicago for medical school. I am currently the Chief of the Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery since 2017. My practice includes coronary artery bypass surgery, valve repair and replacements, aortic and aneurysm surgery, reoperations, TAVR, MitraClip, septal myectomy for HCM, ECMO, mechanical circulatory support, lead extraction, procedures for atrial fibrillation, and lung cancer surgery. I have been in practice since 2001. I review cases for both the defense and the plaintiff.

Reston, Virginia

Vascular Surgery - Vascular, Endovascular, Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm, AAA, EVAR, Thoracic Aneurysm, TEVAR, PVD, PAD, Bypass, Angioplasty, Stent, Atherectomy, TCAR, Thrombolysis, Thrombectomy, Dialysis, AV Fistula / AV Graft, Aortic Dissection, Carotid

DEFENSE & PLAINTIFF CASES 10 YEARS OF EXPERT WITNESS, DEPOSITION, & TRIAL EXPERIENCE EMPLOYMENT: Cardiac, Vascular & Thoracic Surgery Associates, P.C. (Past Partner) Vascular Surgery Associates, LLC (Past Partner) Inova Vascular (Inova Medical Group) - Present APPOINTMENTS: Clinical Assistant Professor of Vascular Surgery, Howard University Clinical Assistant Professor of Vascular Surgery, Virginia Commonwealth University Assistant Professor of Medical Education, University of Virginia Attending Vascular Surgeon, Inova Health General Surgery Residency Program Attending Vascular Surgeon, Inova Health-Walter Reed Vascular Surgery Fellowship Program