Cardiothoracic Surgery Expert Witnesses in Georgia

Cardiothoracic Surgery, Vascular Surgery - Cardiac Surgery, Thoracic Surgery, Vascular & Endovascular Surgery, Trauma Surgery, Minimally Invasive Cardiovascular Surgery, Cardiovascular Disease, Pulmonary Critical Care, VATS, Lung Cancer, Minimally Invasive Thoracic Surgery, Robotic Surgery, Medical Devices, Hospital Administration

Current Positions: President Elect, Chief of Staff – Hollywood Presbyterian Medical Center Cardiothoracic Surgeon – Board Certified in Thoracic, Cardiovascular & General Surgery President & CEO – California Heart & Lung Surgery Center 2024 Top Doctors, LA Magazine & Angeleno Magazine Assistant Professor of Surgery – School of Medicine at California University of Science & Medicine Director of Cardiothoracic Surgery – Centinela Hospital Medical Center Director of Cardiothoracic Surgery – Southern California Hospital at Culver City Board Certified in Cardiothoracic Surgery and General Surgery and licensed to practice in the states of California and New York. Currently practice Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery in Los Angeles, CA. Assistant Professor of Surgery and Member of the Bylaws Committee at the School of Medicine at California University of Science and Medicine. I have a busy practice, performing over 300 procedures per year among 6 hospitals in Los Angeles. I am ...

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...

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Thoracic Surgery, Cardiothoracic Surgery - Lung surgery, Esophagus surgery, Chest Wall Disease, Lung Transplantation, Paraesophageal hernia, Esophagus cancer, Thoracotomy pain, Lung Cancer (, Robotic thoracic surgery, Extracorporeal Mechanical support, Mediastinal disease, Diaphragm disease, Chest Trauma, Rib injury, EGD, Esophageal injury, Airway injury and disease

Dr. Ekeke is an Assistant Professor of Surgery in the Section of Thoracic Surgery at the University of Michigan. He completed his collegiate and medical school degrees at the Ohio State University. He started in General Surgery and transferred to the Integrated Thoracic Surgery program at the University of Pittsburgh/UPMC. His clinical interests include all facets of general thoracic surgery including complex chest wall, airway, esophageal and lung-based disease, lung transplantation. He treats malignant and benign disease with advanced endoscopic, laparoscopic, and robotic surgical techniques. Dr. Ekeke is highly published and is a member of the Society of Thoracic Surgeons. When he's not in the operating room, he's spending time with family, friends, and enjoying live sports. He's an avid reader, loves food and enjoys traveling. My why? I am committed to ensuring that the highest standard of excellence is consistently upheld and applied across all aspects of thoracic surgery, ...