Dr Mohamed Farag

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), transcatheter edge-to-edge repair (TEER) ,  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 went on to undertake fellowships in complex coronary and structural interventions, followed by a locum consultant post at Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust, then 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 and is currently the clinical lead for interventional cardiology at the Newcastle Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. 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. He is an international proctor and physician trainer and is a faculty member of several meetings and conducts training courses for consultant colleagues around the world. 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.