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Tarek Abou-Ghazala
Cardiologist | Interventional Cardiology
3824 Highland Oaks Drive Fairfax Virginia, 22033About
Tarek Abou-Ghazala, MD, works at Virginia Cardiovascular Group in Reston, Virginia. He specializes in interventional cardiology procedures. For his excellent work with patients, Dr. Abou-Ghazala was given a teacher's award 2 times from the Hamad Medical Corp. When he is not practicing, Dr. Abou-Ghazala is also on staff at Lake Cumberland Regional and other local hospitals.
Education and Training
University of Damascus
Board Certification
American Board of Internal Medicine- Internal Medicine
Cardiovascular Disease
Provider Details
Areas of expertise and specialization
Faculty Titles & Positions
- Speaking on Public Health -
Awards
- Best Teacher Award, Hamad Medical Corp
Internships
- Cleveland Clinic
Fellowships
- University of Missouri, Columbia University
Professional Society Memberships
- American College of Cardiology, Society for Cardiovascular Angriography and Interventions
What do you attribute your success to?
- Staying, Diverse by Working Both Here and Overseas and Establishing Health Start-up Programs
Hobbies / Sports
- Digital Photography
Favorite professional publications
- Journal of the American College of Cardiology
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- Nadim Geloo M.D.3525 Frost Leaf Ct. Fairfax VA 22033
- Ketan K. Trivedi M.D.3620 Joseph Siewick Dr Fairfax VA 22033
- Gautam Ramakrishna M.D.3620 Joseph Siewick Dr Fairfax VA 22033
- Aldo Esposito MD12011 Lee Jackson Memorial Hwy Fairfax VA 22033
- Constantine Tziros MD12011 Lee Jackson Memorial Hwy Fairfax VA 22033
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