Ahmed R. Nassar
Experienced in Infective Endocarditis

Dr. Ahmed R. Nassar

Thoracic Surgery
Lehigh Valley Health Network
LVH Cardiac And Thoracic Surgery-1250 Cedar Crest
1250 S Cedar Crest Blvd, Suite 310, 
Allentown, PA 

Experienced in Infective Endocarditis
Lehigh Valley Health Network
LVH Cardiac And Thoracic Surgery-1250 Cedar Crest
1250 S Cedar Crest Blvd, Suite 310, 
Allentown, PA 
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Overview

Ahmed Nassar is a Thoracic Surgeon in Allentown, Pennsylvania. Dr. Nassar is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Infective Endocarditis. His top areas of expertise are Aortic Valve Stenosis, Cardiogenic Shock, Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR), and Aortic Valve Replacement.

His clinical research consists of co-authoring 1 peer reviewed article. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.

Graduate Institution
Pennsylvania State University College Of Medicine, Doctor Of Medicine (MD), 2010
Residency
Surgery (General Surgery), Lehigh Valley Health Network-Cedar Crest, Allentown, PA- 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015
Specialties
Thoracic Surgery
Licenses
Surgery in PA
Board Certifications
American Board Of Surgery - Surgery (General Surgery)
American Board Of Thoracic Surgery-Thoracic & Cardiac Surgery - Cardiothoracic Surgery
Fellowships
Thoracic Surgery, University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, NE- 2016, 2017
Hospital Affiliations
Lehigh Valley Hospital - Macungie
Lehigh Valley Hospital
Lehigh Valley Hospital - Hazleton
Languages Spoken
English
Arabic
Gender
Male

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Locations

LVH Cardiac and Thoracic Surgery-1250 Cedar Crest
1250 S Cedar Crest Blvd, Suite 310, Allentown, PA 18103
Call: 610-402-6890

Clinical Research

Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.


1 Total Publications

Home inotrope therapy in chronic stimulant-induced cardiomyopathy: a case series.
Home inotrope therapy in chronic stimulant-induced cardiomyopathy: a case series.
Journal: European heart journal. Case reports
Published: April 04, 2024
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Philosophy of care | My philosophy is to enable patients to better understand their conditions and be involved in their own care. Informed patients make the best decisions. | Community involvement | I have always volunteered in the emergency services. I am a fully trained firefighter and rescue technician. I enjoy riding on ambulance calls and hope to stay involved in this service for many years to come. | Personal interests | I enjoy the outdoors, especially the beach and boating. I also enjoy fishing and all forms of motorsports. | Image | Lehigh Valley Hospital is ranked 42th for pulmonology and lung surgery on the 2025-2026 U.S. News & World Report Best Hospitals list. |. Dr. Misselbeck is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Infective Endocarditis. His top areas of expertise are Aortic Dissection, Cystic Medial Necrosis of Aorta, Aortic Valve Stenosis, Aortic Valve Replacement, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR).

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