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Sabet Hashim, MD

Cardiothoracic Surgeon | Cardiovascular Disease

5/5(23)
85 Seymour St Suite 919 Hartford CT, 06106
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A fellow of the American College of Surgeons, Sabet W. Hashim, MD, FACS, is a cardiothoracic surgeon who diagnoses and treats patients at Hartford HealthCare Heart & Vascular Institute at Hartford Hospital in Hartford, Connecticut. He is the Chairman of Cardiac Surgery & Co-Physician in Chief at Hartford HealthCare Heart & Vascular Institute at Hartford Hospital in Connecticut, roles he embraced in 2016. Prior to his current endeavors, Dr. Hashim served as Director of Cardiac Valve Surgery at Yale-New Haven Hospital, where he performed the first mitral valve repair in New England as well as the first g-heart transplant in Connecticut in 1984. Dr. Hashim’s professional journey spans over four decades and his expertise is mitral valve repair. Areas of interest include aortic valve replacement, coronary artery bypass surgery, heart valve surgery, mitra clip for mitral regurgitation, surgery for hypertrophic obstructive cardiomyopathy, and others. He is the recipient of multiple awards and honors and holds a solid background in biomedical research. Fluent in Arabic and French in addition to English, Dr. Hashim has published his works in peer-reviewed journals.

Sabet Hashim, MD's Videos

Education and Training

Saint Joseph University 1975

Board Certification

American Board of Thoracic Surgery

Provider Details

Male English, Arabic, French
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Sabet Hashim, MD's Expert Contributions
  • Health in Focus Series | Aortic Aneurysm Repair | Sabet Hashim, MD

    Aortic Aneurysm Repair: Understanding the Procedure and RecoveryAn aortic aneurysm is a potentially life-threatening condition characterized by an abnormal bulge or swelling in the wall of the aorta, the largest artery in the body. If left untreated, the weakened area of the aorta can rupture,...

  • Patient Education Series | Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement | Sabet Hashim, MD

    Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR) is a groundbreaking procedure that has revolutionized the treatment of aortic valve disease. Traditionally, aortic valve replacement required open-heart surgery, which presented significant risks and longer recovery times. However, TAVR offers a...

  • Spotlight Video | What Is Mitral Valve Repair? | Sabet Hashim, MD

    Sabet Hashim, MD, FACS, is an Established Cardiothoracic Surgeon at Hartford HealthCare Medical Group in Hartford, CT.Dr. Sabet Hashim is a board-certified cardiothoracic surgeon who treats patients at Hartford HealthCare Medical Group in Hartford, CT. Dr. Hashim also serves as chairman of cardiac...

  • Dr. Sabet W. Hashim -What Is Cardiothoracic Surgery?

    What Is Cardiothoracic Surgery?Cardiothoracic surgery is the field of medicine involved in the surgical treatment of organs inside the thorax. Cardiothoracic surgeons specialize in surgical procedures inside the thorax, including the heart, lungs, and esophagus. The most common surgeries include...

Faculty Titles & Positions

  • Chairman of Cardiac Surgery Co-Physician in Chief Heart & Vascular Institute -

Awards

  • Top Doctors 2014 New York Magazine 
  • America's Top Doctors 2013  
  • Top Doctors: New York Metro Area 2012  

Professional Memberships

  • Yale Surgical Society  
  • American Medical Association  
  • Society of Thoracic Surgeons  
  • Connecticut Medical Association  
  • New Haven Medical Association  
  • Lebanese American University School of Medicine, Founding Faculty  

Fellowships

  • Yale-New Haven Hospital Cardiothoracic Surgery  1981

Fellowships

  • Yale-New Haven Hospital (1981) - Cardiothoracic Surgery

Professional Society Memberships

  • Society of Thoracic Surgeons, American Medical Association, the Yale Surgical Society, the New Haven Medical Association, and the Connecticut Medical Association

Sabet Hashim, MD's Practice location

Hartford HealthCare Heart & Vascular Institute

85 Seymour St Suite 919 -
Hartford, CT 06106
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Heart & Vascular Center Outpatient Services

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Sabet Hashim, MD has a rating of 5 out of 5 stars based on the reviews from 23 patients. FindaTopDoc has aggregated the experiences from real patients to help give you more insights and information on how to choose the best Cardiothoracic Surgeon in your area. These reviews do not reflect a providers level of clinical care, but are a compilation of quality indicators such as bedside manner, wait time, staff friendliness, ease of appointment, and knowledge of conditions and treatments.

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Get to know Cardiothoracic Surgeon Dr. Sabet Hashim, who serves patients in Hartford, Connecticut. 

Dr. Hashim, a board-certified cardiothoracic surgeon, is best known for his expertise in mitral valve repair. His areas of interest include aortic valve replacement, coronary artery bypass surgery, heart valve surgery, mitra clip for mitral regurgitation, surgery for hypertrophic obstructive cardiomyopathy, and others. 

At present, he serves as Chairman of Cardiac Surgery & Co-Physician in Chief at Hartford HealthCare Heart & Vascular Institute at Hartford Hospital in Connecticut. Prior to his current roles within Hartford Hospital, he served as the Director of Cardiac Valve Surgery at Yale-New Haven Hospital for over a decade. While there, he performed New England’s first mitral valve repair in 1984. That same year, he performed the first heart transplant in Connecticut.

A Fellow of the American College of Surgeons, the doctor is a member of the Society of Thoracic Surgeons, American Medical Association, the Yale Surgical Society, the New Haven Medical Association, and the Connecticut Medical Association. Additionally, he is board-certified in thoracic and cardiac surgery by the American Board of Thoracic Surgery, an American surgical organization devoted to surgery of the chest.

A 1975 graduate of Saint Joseph University in Beirut, Lebanon, Dr. Hashim relocated to the United States to complete his residency in general surgery at Mount Sinai St. Luke’s in 1979. This was followed by a residency in cardiothoracic surgery at Yale-New Haven Hospital in 1981. 

An international leader in cardiac surgery, he has developed one of the first mitral valve repair programs in the United States, pioneered techniques in minimally invasive aortic and mitral valve surgery, and performed more than 2,000 mitral valve repairs and 10,000 open-heart procedures. He has also served as a primary investigator on several trials, including SurTAVI, COAPT, Commence, and APOLLO.

Cardiothoracic surgery is the field of medicine involved in the surgical treatment of organs inside the thorax. Cardiothoracic surgeons are medical doctors who specialize in surgical procedures inside the thorax, which may involve the heart, lungs, esophagus, and other organs in the chest. Alongside performing surgery, they also diagnose and treat diseases of these organs. 

With a significant background in biomedical research, Dr. Hashim has published extensively in peer-reviewed journals. What’s more, he has received numerous professional honors and awards for his clinical expertise. In addition to English, he speaks Arabic and French.

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