Dr. Khaled Mohamed Farrag

Consultant Cardiothoracic Surgeon

Dr. Khaled Mohamed Farrag is a highly experienced Consultant Cardiothoracic Surgeon and Professor of Cardiothoracic Surgery with over 30 years of clinical, academic, and leadership experience. He has held several senior positions within the Egyptian Armed Forces Medical Services, including Director of the Egyptian Armed Forces Medical Complex in Alexandria for two years, and lastly Assistant to the Director of the Egyptian Armed Forces Medical Services. Dr. Farrag has performed more than 2,900 cardiothoracic procedures, including complex cardiac, valve, and coronary bypass surgeries, and has received advanced international training in the UK, also he has received extensive training in Egypt under the supervision of visiting experts from the UK, USA, Canada, Italy, and South Africa, and he is widely recognized for his contributions to patient care, medical education, and healthcare system development.

Department	Thumbay Institute of Cardiac Sciences
Qualification	MBChB MSc. (General Surgery) Ph.D. (Cardiothoracic Surgery)
Languages	English French Arabic

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Area of Expertise

Comprehensive Cardiothoracic Surgery: Adult and pediatric cardiac and thoracic procedures.
Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting (CABG): Expertise in both on-pump and off-pump techniques.
Heart Valve Surgery: Mitral, aortic, tricuspid, and combined valve procedures.
Congenital Heart Surgery: Management of complex congenital cardiac defects, including pulmonary stenosis.
Tricuspid Annuloplasty: Repair of mild to moderate functional tricuspid regurgitation during mitral valve surgery.

Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery (VATS): Minimally invasive thoracic procedures for cardiac and pulmonary conditions.
Thoracic Surgery: Surgical management of chest trauma, tumors, and infections.
Advanced Minimally Invasive Techniques: Incorporating cutting-edge approaches in cardiac and thoracic surgery.
Perioperative Cardiac Care: Comprehensive preoperative and postoperative management for high-risk patients.
Emergency & Trauma Management: Skilled in handling complex cardiothoracic emergencies in military and civilian settings.

Work Experience

Assistant Director

The Armed Forces Medical Services, Northern Region of Egypt

Director / Assistant Director / Head

Various Armed Forces Hospitals & Medical Complexes in Egypt

Resident & Specialist in Cardiothoracic Surgery

Alexandria Armed Forces Hospital and Zagazig University

Consultant Cardiothoracic Surgeon

Alexandria Armed Forces Medical Complex

Assistant Professor of Cardiothoracic Surgery

Egyptian Military Medical Academy

Consultant to the Director

The Armed Forces Medical Services for Cardiac & Thoracic Surgeries

Military Medical Battalion & Company Commander

Egyptian Armed Forces

Head of Cardiothoracic Surgery Centers

Across Multiple Armed Forces Hospitals

Professor of Cardiothoracic Surgery

Egyptian Military Medical Academy

Training & International Exposure

Trained at Alexandria Armed Forces Hospital, Maadi Armed Forces Hospital, Ain Shams University, and Zagazig University

Specialized courses in Video Assisted Thoracoscopy (VAT) & Off-Pump CABG – Coventry & Warwickshire NHS Trust, UK

Mentored under visiting expert professors from UK, USA, Germany, Canada, Italy, South Africa (e.g., Magdi Yakoob, Gerham Ben, Bran William, Roxan Maky)

Achievements & Leadership Highlights

Established two new hospitals attached to the main Alexandria Armed Forces Hospital (Cardiothoracic Surgery Hospital & Emergency/One-Day Surgery Units)
Upgraded the main hospital to Alexandria Armed Forces Medical Complex
Modernized internal medical and administrative departments; equipped hospitals with advanced medical technology
Hosted international medical conferences, including the International Congress of Urology (MMISU)
Developed outpatient services, partnerships, and training programs for medical students and professionals

Dr. Khaled Mohamed Farrag