4.9
7 Ratings with 5 written Reviews
Summary
Regional Chief of Cardiology – Baltimore Region
Samer Najjar, MD, is the Regional Chief of Cardiology for the Baltimore region, overseeing cardiology services at MedStar Union Memorial Hospital, MedStar Good Samaritan Hospital, MedStar Franklin Square Medical Center, and MedStar Harbor Hospital. He also provides leadership for MedStar Health’s ambulatory cardiology practices.
Clinical Expertise
Dr. Najjar is a cardiologist with subspecialty expertise in advanced heart failure, heart transplantation, and mechanical circulatory support. He specializes in state-of-the-art therapies for heart failure and cares for patients with advanced heart failure, those supported by left ventricular assist devices (LVADs), and heart transplant recipients.
Leadership & Academic Appointments
Dr. Najjar is a Professor of Medicine at Georgetown University and co-chairs MedStar’s Cardiology Clinical Practice Council. He previously served as Director of the advanced heart failure …program at MedStar Washington Hospital Center, where he led its growth into one of the leading programs in the nation.
Prior to joining MedStar Health, Dr. Najjar was on faculty at Johns Hopkins University. He was also a member of the NIH intramural clinical research program, where he served as Head of the Human Cardiovascular Studies Unit at the National Institute on Aging.
During his fellowship, Dr. Najjar received the prestigious American College of Cardiology/Merck Research Award.
Research & Publications
Dr. Najjar is passionate about advancing cardiovascular care through research and innovation. He has received numerous honors and awards and has authored more than 175 manuscripts in peer-reviewed medical journals.
Patient-Centered Care
Dr. Najjar and his team provide a holistic, multidisciplinary approach to care, partnering closely with patients and caregivers. This includes collaboration with heart failure nurses, coordinators, pharmacists, physical therapists, social workers, and symptom management specialists.
Personal
Outside of medicine, Dr. Najjar enjoys traveling and spending time with his wife and three children.
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Office Locations
Samer Samir Najjar has 2 locationsQuick Facts
- accepting new patients
- 33 years of experience
- 29 insurance plans accepted
- speaks French, Arabic, English
- Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine
- 5 written reviews
- 2 specialties
- 20 areas of expertise
- 1 board certification
- 6 hospital affiliations
- 2 office locations
Insurance Plans Accepted by Samer Samir Najjar
Medical Specialties
Samer Samir Najjar has the following 2 specialties
Specialty Expertise
Samer Samir Najjar has the following 20 areas of expertise
Certifications, License, & Education
33 Years Experience
Samer Samir Najjar holds an active medical license in the states of District Of Columbia and Maryland.
Medical License
Medical Doctor with an active medical license in the state of District Of Columbia that expires in 2027 and an active medical license in the state of Maryland that expires in 2027.
Education & Training
Residency
Completed their residency at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine in 2000 and Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine in 1996.
University
Graduated from Yale University School of Medicine in 1993 and Yale University in 1993.
NPI Number
Samer Samir Najjar's NPI number is 1841347192.
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