
Overview
Hazem El-Khatib, MD, is an accomplished cardiovascular and thoracic surgeon with AHN Cardiovascular Institute and Director of Cardiac Surgery at AHN Forbes Hospital, with extensive expertise in treating patients with coronary artery and vascular heart disease. He is skilled at coronary artery bypass graft surgery, aortic surgery, minimally invasive heart surgery, and surgical procedures of the arteries, veins, chest, and lungs. Dr. El-Khatib also has extensive knowledge and expertise in structural heart disease, ventricular assist devices (VAD), heart valve reconstruction, repair and replacement, including transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR), and extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) therapy. He went to medical school at American University of Beirut School of Medicine in Beirut, Lebanon. He did his residency at Medical College of Ohio in Toledo, Ohio and completed his fellowship in cardiothoracic surgery at University of Iowa Hospital and Clinics in Iowa City, Iowa. Dr. El-Khatib is certified by the American Board of Thoracic Surgery and is affiliated with the American Board of Thoracic Surgeons and The Society of Thoracic Surgeons. He is also fluent in both French and Arabic and welcomes patients age 18 and older.
Dr. El-Khatib is highly rated in 11 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA), Mitral Valve Regurgitation, Heart Valve Repair, and Aortic Valve Replacement.
Dr. El-Khatib is board certified in American Board Of Thoracic Surgery - Thoracic And Cardiac Surgery.
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Locations
2566 Haymaker Road, Monroeville, PA 15146
UPMC Heart And Vascular Institute (Center For Thoracic Aortic Disease)
Dr. Ibrahim Sultan is a cardiac surgeon and is certified in general surgery by the American Board of Surgery and cardiothoracic surgery by the American Board of Thoracic Surgery. Dr. Sultan earned his medical degree from Cornell University and completed his residency in general surgery at the Johns Hopkins Hospital. He subsequently completed his residency in cardiothoracic surgery at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, where he also served as an advanced fellow in thoracic aortic surgery and minimally invasive valve surgery. Dr Sultan serves as the Professor and Chief of Cardiac Surgery, the Executive Vice Chair of Cardiothoracic Surgery and Co-Director of the Heart and Vascular Institute at UPMC and the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. Dr. Sultan is highly rated in 19 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Aortic Dissection, Aortic Valve Stenosis, Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Aortic Valve Replacement, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR). Dr. Sultan is board certified in American Board Of Surgery and American Board Of Surgery. Dr. Sultan is currently accepting new patients.
UPMC Esophageal And Lung Surgery Institute At UPMC Shadyside
James D. Luketich, MD, is the Henry T. Bahnson Professor of Cardiothoracic Surgery in the Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. He specializes in all areas of thoracic oncology, including lung cancer, mediastinal malignancies, and esophageal cancer, as well as multidisciplinary management (combined chemotherapy/radiation/surgery) of esophagogastric carcinoma and lung cancer, and benign esophageal disease. Dr. Luketich is highly rated in 24 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hiatal Hernia, Esophageal Cancer, Esophageal Perforation, Endoscopy, and Thymectomy. Dr. Luketich is board certified in American Board Of Thoracic Surgery.
UPMC Heart And Vascular Institute (Cardiac Surgery)
Derek Serna-Gallegos, MD, is a cardiac surgeon and is board certified in general surgery by the American Board of Surgery and is board certified in cardiothoracic surgery by the American Board of Thoracic Surgery. He is an assistant professor of surgery at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. He received his medical degree from the Keck School of Medicine at the University of Southern California and completed his residency at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center followed by his fellowship at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center. Dr. Serna-Gallegos is highly rated in 10 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Aortic Dissection, Aortic Valve Stenosis, Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Aortic Valve Replacement, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR). Dr. Serna-Gallegos is board certified in American Board Of Surgery and American Board Of Thoracic Surgery. Dr. Serna-Gallegos is currently accepting new patients.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Hazem N. El-Khatib
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Hazem N. El-Khatib?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Hazem N. El-Khatib by calling their office at 412-858-7088. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Hazem N. El-Khatib a top-rated expert for Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Hazem N. El-Khatib is classified as an Distinguished expert for Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Dr. Hazem N. El-Khatib specialize in?
While Dr. Hazem N. El-Khatib is a Thoracic Surgery, they have specific expertise in Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA), and Mitral Valve Regurgitation. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Thoracic Surgery.
Does Dr. Hazem N. El-Khatib accept my insurance?
Dr. Hazem N. El-Khatib accepts most major insurance plans, including Anthem BCBS and Cigna. We recommend calling the office directly at 412-858-7088 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
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- Distinguished
- Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA)Dr. El-Khatib isDistinguished. Learn about Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA).
- Thoracic Aortic AneurysmDr. El-Khatib isDistinguished. Learn about Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm.
- Advanced
- Aortic Valve ReplacementDr. El-Khatib isAdvanced. Learn about Aortic Valve Replacement.
- Aortic Valve StenosisDr. El-Khatib isAdvanced. Learn about Aortic Valve Stenosis.
- Arterial EmbolismDr. El-Khatib isAdvanced. Learn about Arterial Embolism.
- Carotid Artery DiseaseDr. El-Khatib isAdvanced. Learn about Carotid Artery Disease.
- Fibrosing MediastinitisDr. El-Khatib isAdvanced. Learn about Fibrosing Mediastinitis.
- Heart Bypass SurgeryDr. El-Khatib isAdvanced. Learn about Heart Bypass Surgery.
- Heart Valve RepairDr. El-Khatib isAdvanced. Learn about Heart Valve Repair.
- Mitral Valve RegurgitationDr. El-Khatib isAdvanced. Learn about Mitral Valve Regurgitation.
- Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR)
- Experienced
- Aortic RegurgitationDr. El-Khatib isExperienced. Learn about Aortic Regurgitation.
- Bicuspid Aortic ValveDr. El-Khatib isExperienced. Learn about Bicuspid Aortic Valve.
- Carotid Artery SurgeryDr. El-Khatib isExperienced. Learn about Carotid Artery Surgery.
- Collapsed LungDr. El-Khatib isExperienced. Learn about Collapsed Lung.
- Constrictive PericarditisDr. El-Khatib isExperienced. Learn about Constrictive Pericarditis.
- Lung CancerDr. El-Khatib isExperienced. Learn about Lung Cancer.
- Lung NodulesDr. El-Khatib isExperienced. Learn about Lung Nodules.
- Pacemaker ImplantationDr. El-Khatib isExperienced. Learn about Pacemaker Implantation.
- Pleural EffusionDr. El-Khatib isExperienced. Learn about Pleural Effusion.
- PleurisyDr. El-Khatib isExperienced. Learn about Pleurisy.
- Pleuropulmonary BlastomaDr. El-Khatib isExperienced. Learn about Pleuropulmonary Blastoma.


