Farzad Najam, MD, FACS
Clinical Professor of Surgery
The George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences
Dr. Farzad Najam is an internationally recognized cardiac surgeon, Clinical Professor of Surgery, Former Chief of Cardiac Surgery, Founding Executive Director of the Center of Excellence for Cardiovascular Health, and healthcare innovator. His career is defined by the intersection of clinical excellence and surgical technology. He serves as Clinical Professor of Surgery at The George Washington University, Director of Cardiac Surgical Outreach at INOVA, and President of the Washington Cardiac Institute, a strategic consultancy he founded to develop premier cardiac service lines.
A prolific surgeon who has performed thousands of complex cardiac operations, Dr. Najam is a pioneer in advanced procedures, widely known for his foundational work in robotic-assisted surgery and ECMO. He solidified his reputation as a leading expert by co-authoring the British Medical Association award-winning textbook, "Robotic Surgery: Theory and Operative Technique." This clinical leadership is further demonstrated by his consistent recognition as a "Washingtonian Top Doctor" for over a decade.
This career-long pursuit of innovation has now established him as a pioneer in immersive science and learning in medicine. As the Founder of VRKure, he is shaping the next frontier by integrating virtual and augmented reality (AR/VR) into healthcare, developing patented and trademarked solutions to revolutionize medical education, training, and patient engagement.
Dr. Najam is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons, prolific author, and a sought-after international speaker on robotics, ECMO, and the future of immersive healthcare.