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Sameer Hirji, MD, Thoracic Surgery, Boston, MA

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Thoracic Surgery Boston, MA

Adult Cardiac Surgery, Cardiovascular Surgery

Cardiothoracic Surgery, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Harvard Medical School

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Summary

  • Dr. Sameer Hirji is a cardiothoracic surgeon-in-training in Boston, MA and is affiliated with multiple hospitals in the area, including Brigham and Women's Hospital and Brigham and Women's Faulkner Hospital, Harvard Medical School. He received his medical degree from Duke University School of Medicine and his undergraduate degree in biological engineering from MIT.
  • BWH Awards, Honors & Grants - Brigham and Women's Hospital

    Learn about the awards, honors and grants that Brigham and Women's Hospital the organization and members of the BWH community have received.

    No 'July Effect' Observed in Cardiac Surgery

    Even though there is more hospital staff turnover in July, the change in staffing does not pose a risk to patients undergoing cardiac surgery.

    Cue the Fireworks: Cardiac Surgery in July Might Not Be a Killer

    SAN DIEGO -- Summertime, and the surviving is easy -- at least in thoracic surgery, as a study found no evidence of the infamous "July effect" of newly minted m

    5 Key Presentations at the Society of Thoracic Surgeons Annual 2019 Meeting

    Here is what I thought were the top five most important take-away presentations from the 2019 Society of Thoracic Surgeons (STS) annual meeting in late January.

    J. Maxwell Chamberlain Memorial Paper: Relationship Between Hospital Surgical Ao

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    TAVR Outcomes Dependent on SAVR Hospital Volumes

    The findings emphasize the importance of the heart team approach and surgeon participation in every TAVR case, authors say.

Education & Training

  • Brigham and Women's Hospital
    Brigham and Women's HospitalResidency, Thoracic Surgery - Integrated, 2022 - 2025
  • Brigham and Women's Hospital
    Brigham and Women's HospitalResidency, Surgery, 2015 - 2023
  • Duke University School of Medicine
    Duke University School of MedicineClass of 2015
  • Massachusetts Institute of Technology
    Massachusetts Institute of TechnologyB.S., Biological Engineering, 2007 - 2011

Certifications & Licensure

  • MA State Medical License
    MA State Medical License 2015 - 2024

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • J. Maxwell Chamberlain Award Society of Thoracic Surgeons, 2019
  • C. Walton Lillehei Award American Association of Thoracic Surgery, 2019
  • John Kirklin Resident Research Award American Association of Thoracic Surgery Graham Foundation, 2017
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Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Press Mentions

  • Frontiers in Valvular Heart Disease: Outcomes of Novel Percutaneous Procedures
    Frontiers in Valvular Heart Disease: Outcomes of Novel Percutaneous ProceduresAugust 1st, 2020
  • TAVR Bests Surgical Redo for Failed Bioprostheses: Early Data
    TAVR Bests Surgical Redo for Failed Bioprostheses: Early DataJune 1st, 2020
  • Study Debunks 'July Effect' for Heart Surgery
    Study Debunks 'July Effect' for Heart SurgeryJuly 31st, 2019
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Committees

  • Editorial Board Member, Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery 2022 - Present

Professional Memberships

  • Society of Thoracic Surgeons
    Member