Dr Mohamed Farag areas of expertise:
Professional statement
Dr Mohamed Farag is a leading consultant interventional cardiologist based in Newcastle upon Tyne. He specialises in percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI), chronic total occlusions (CTO) and mechanical circulatory support (MCS) alongside transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI), percutaneous valve interventions and percutaneous paravalvular leak closures. He privately practises at the world-class Freeman Hospital, while his NHS base is The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
Dr Farag graduated with honours from Ain Shams University, Egypt, and following this he pursued advanced training at the prestigious Royal Papworth Hospital in Cambridge. He then went on to undertake fellowships in complex coronary and structural interventions, followed by a substantive consultant post at Newcastle Freeman Hospital. Additionally, he is a Lead Senior Researcher in cardiovascular sciences at the University of Hertfordshire.
Dr Farag completed a mini-MBA in healthcare management and leadership from the Cambridge Judge Business School. He furthered his academic achievements by obtaining an MSc in internal medicine and cardiovascular sciences from the University of Edinburgh, as well as a PhD in interventional cardiovascular sciences from the University of Hertfordshire.
Dr Farag's research interests focus on thrombosis, heart attack risk-stratification and standardising treatments for structural heart interventions. He has contributed significantly to expanding knowledge in these areas through numerous high-quality publications and lectures at national and international conferences. As a principal investigator, he leads several national and international trials, demonstrating his commitment to advancing cardiovascular medicine.
Dr Farag has received accolades and awards for his exemplary service and dedication to patient care. He is an active member of several professional organisations and serves as an editor and senior reviewer for numerous leading cardiovascular journals.