Summary

Ammar S. Bafi, MD, is a cardiac surgeon at MedStar Washington Hospital Center. Dr. Bafi treats adult cardiac valvular heart disease and coronary artery disease through the use of advanced surgical techniques. He specializes in mitral and aortic valve repair as well as off-pump coronary artery bypass grafting. Dr, Bafi he has performed more than 8,000 heart operations with superb results, exceeding the national average. His clinical interests include the continuing development of best practices in mitral and aortic valve repair and off-pump coronary artery bypass grafting.

Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4.2
  • 39 years of experience
  • 18 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • Geo Washington Univ Sch Med, Thoracic Surgery; Geo Washington Univ Hosp, General Surgery; North Shore Univ Hosp, General Surgery
  • 5 written reviews
  • 1 award
  • 1 specialty
  • 5 areas of expertise
  • 2 board certifications
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location
  • Male

Patients’ Perspective

  • Gave an accurate diagnosis
  • Had a good bedside manner
  • Spent time with me

Awards

  • Vitals Preferred Provider

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Office Location

110 Irving St., NW 1st Floor - North Addition

110 Irving St., NW 1st Floor - North AdditionWashington, DC 20010

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Cardiovascular SurgeryCardiovascular SurgeryCardiovascular SurgeryCardiovascular Surgery
Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients
4.2 
39 Years of Experience 16 Years of Experience 16 Years of Experience 10 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English Speaks English, Japanese Speaks English Speaks English
Washington , DCWashington , DCWashington , DCWashington , DC
Med School: Mechanical Engineering Med School: Osaka University Med School: Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences Med School: Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Ammar Bafi

  • Aetna
  • AmeriHealth
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield - Federal Employees Program
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of South Carolina
  • CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield - PPO
  • Humana
  • Johns Hopkins Employer Health Programs
  • Kaiser Permanente
  • Kaiser Permanente - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • MedStar Family Choice - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Priority Partners - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Tricare
  • UnitedHealthcare

Medical Specialties

Ammar Bafi has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Ammar Bafi has the following 5 areas of expertise

  • Cardiopulmonary Bypass (CPB)
  • Coronary Artery Bypass (Heart Bypass)
  • Coronary Disease
  • Minimally Invasive Surgical Procedures
  • Stroke

Certifications, License, & Education

39 Years Experience

Ammar Bafi holds an active medical license in the state of District Of Columbia. They are board certified in Thoracic and Cardiac Surgery by the American Board of Thoracic Surgery.

Board Certifications

Board certified in Thoracic and Cardiac Surgery by the American Board of Thoracic Surgery.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an active medical license in the state of District Of Columbia that expires in 2026.

Education & Training

Residency

Completed their residency at Geo Washington Univ Sch Med, Thoracic Surgery; Geo Washington Univ Hosp, General Surgery; North Shore Univ Hosp, General Surgery, North Shore Hosp/Cornell Med Center in 1988, and George Washington University in 1988.

Medical School

Graduated from Mechanical Engineering in 1987.

NPI Number

Ammar Bafi's NPI number is 1821019902.

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Frequently Asked Questions

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Ammar Bafi speaks English.
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