Summary

Faraz Kerendi, M.D is originally from Los Angeles, California. He earned his medical degree from Emory University School of Medicine in Atlanta, Georgia. His residency in general surgery and cardiac surgery fellowship were both completed at Emory University School of Medicine.
Dr. Kerendi is board-certified in general surgery and board eligible in cardiothoracic surgery. He is a member of the American College of Surgeons, American Heart Association, Society of Thoracic Surgeons, International Society for Minimally Invasive Cardiothoracic Surgery and the European Association of Cardiothoracic Surgery.
Dr. Kerendi has received numerous research and teaching awards and published multiple papers in the field of cardiothoracic surgery. His clinical areas of interest include aortic root surgery, minimally invasive valve surgery, endovascular treatment of aortic aneurysms, off-pump coronary artery bypass, heart transplantation, and video-assisted thoracic surgery (VATS). Prior to joining CTVS in July 2009, Dr. Kerendi was the chief resident of cardiothoracic surgery at Emory University School of Medicine.
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Quick Facts

  • 4.4
  • 27 years of experience
  • 24 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks Spanish, English
  • Emory University School Of Medicine
  • 7 written reviews
  • 2 specialties
  • 9 areas of expertise
  • 2 board certifications
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location
  • Male

Office Location

Cardiothoracic And Vascular Surgeons Pa

1010 W 40th StAustin, TX 78756
Mon8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Tue8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Wed8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Thu8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Fri8:30 am - 4:30 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Faraz Kerendi

  • AARP
  • Aetna
  • Baylor Scott & White Health Plan
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas - Medicaid
  • Cigna
  • Empire Plan
  • Empire Plan - HMO
  • Humana
  • Humana - HMO
  • Humana - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Humana - PPO
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Moda Health
  • Oscar Health Insurance
  • Sendero Health Plans
  • Tricare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - HMO
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare
  • UnitedHealthcare - POS

Medical Specialties

Dr. Faraz Kerendi has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Faraz Kerendi has the following 9 areas of expertise

  • Aneurysm
  • Deep Vein Thrombosis
  • Diabetes Complications
  • Heart Transplantation
  • Myocardial Infarction
  • Myocardial Reperfusion Injury
  • Surgery
  • Varicose Veins
  • Vascular Malformations

Certifications, License, & Education

27 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, Texas, 2026, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Medical School

Emory University School Of MedicineGraduated in 1999

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Dr. Faraz Kerendi speaks Spanish and English.
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Dr. Faraz Kerendi is affiliated with Heart Hospital Of Austin.

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