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Faisal Bakaeen, MD, Thoracic Surgery, Houston, TX

FaisalGhaziBakaeenMD

Thoracic Surgery Houston, TX

Adult Cardiac Surgery, Aortic Surgery, Minimally Invasive Cardiac Surgery, Cardiovascular Surgery

Staff Surgeon, Professor of Surgery, Cleveland Clinic

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  • Office

    2002 Holcombe Blvd
    Michael E DeBakey VA Medical Center Ocl 112
    Houston, TX 77030
    Phone+1 713-794-7892
    Fax+1 216-444-9423

Education & Training

  • Texas Heart Institute/Baylor College of Medicine
    Texas Heart Institute/Baylor College of MedicineFellowship, Thoracic Surgery, 2001 - 2003
  • Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science (Rochester)
    Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science (Rochester)Residency, Surgery, 1996 - 2001
  • School of Clinical Medicine, University of Cambridge
    School of Clinical Medicine, University of CambridgeClass of 1994

Certifications & Licensure

  • TX State Medical License
    TX State Medical License 2004 - 2026
  • OH State Medical License
    OH State Medical License 2003 - 2025
  • MN State Medical License
    MN State Medical License 1998 - 2005
  • American Board of Surgery Surgery
  • American Board of Thoracic Surgery Thoracic and Cardiac Surgery

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Fellow (FACS) American College of Surgeons

Clinical Trials

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Coronary Revascularization Strategies  
    Steven E Nissen, Faisal G Bakaeen, JAMA

Authored Content

  • Coronary Revascularization StrategiesJuly 2020

Press Mentions

  • 4 Thoracic Societies Collaborate to Standardize Clinical Practice Guidelines
    4 Thoracic Societies Collaborate to Standardize Clinical Practice GuidelinesOctober 23rd, 2024
  • Cardiothoracic Surgeons Unite to Improve Clinical Practice Guidelines
    Cardiothoracic Surgeons Unite to Improve Clinical Practice GuidelinesOctober 22nd, 2024
  • Robotically Assisted CABG: A Technology Whose Time Has Come
    Robotically Assisted CABG: A Technology Whose Time Has ComeOctober 14th, 2024
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Other Languages

  • Arabic