Ahmed R. Nassar, MD
Cardiothoracic Surgery
LVPG Cliniciani
Overview
Languages spoken
- English
- Arabic
Affiliated with
About
Education
Undergraduate
Penn State University, Bachelor of Science in Biology (BABIO), 2006
Undergraduate
Pennsylvania State College of Medicine, Bachelor of Science in Biology (BABIO), 2006
Medical School
Pennsylvania State University College of Medicine, Doctor of Medicine (MD), 2010
Training
Internship 2011
Surgery (General Surgery), Lehigh Valley Health Network-Cedar Crest, Allentown, PA
Residency 2012
Surgery (General Surgery), Lehigh Valley Health Network-Cedar Crest, Allentown, PA
Residency 2013
Surgery (General Surgery), Lehigh Valley Health Network-Cedar Crest, Allentown, PA
Residency 2014
Surgery (General Surgery), Lehigh Valley Health Network-Cedar Crest, Allentown, PA
Residency 2015
Surgery (General Surgery), Lehigh Valley Health Network-Cedar Crest, Allentown, PA
Fellowship 2016
Thoracic Surgery, University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, NE
Fellowship 2017
Thoracic Surgery, University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, NE
Certifications
American Board of Surgery - Surgery (General Surgery)
American Board of Thoracic Surgery-Thoracic & Cardiac Surgery - Cardiothoracic Surgery
Publications & Clinical Trials
1250 S Cedar Crest Blvd
Suite 310
Allentown, PA 18103-6381
United States
Conditions Treated
- Adult Congenital Heart Disease
- Angina and Acute Coronary Syndrome
- Aortic Aneurysm
- Aortic Dissection
- Aortic Stenosis
- Aortic Valve Disease
- Aortic Valve Regurgitation
- Atherosclerosis (blocked arteries)
- Atrial Septal Defect (ASD, hole in heart)
- Bicuspid Aortic Valve Disease
- Blunt Traumatic Tear of the Aorta
- Cardiogenic Shock
- Cardiomegaly (Enlarged Heart)
- Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
- Endocarditis
- Adult Congenital Heart Disease
- Angina and Acute Coronary Syndrome
- Aortic Aneurysm
- Aortic Dissection
- Aortic Stenosis
- Aortic Valve Disease
- Aortic Valve Regurgitation
- Atherosclerosis (blocked arteries)
- Atrial Septal Defect (ASD, hole in heart)
- Bicuspid Aortic Valve Disease
- Blunt Traumatic Tear of the Aorta
- Cardiogenic Shock
- Cardiomegaly (Enlarged Heart)
- Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
- Endocarditis
- Heart Attack (Acute Myocardial Infarction)
- Heart Disease
- Heart tumor
- Mitral Valve Disease
- Mitral Valve Prolapse
- Mitral Valve Regurgitation
- Mitral Valve Stenosis
- Myocarditis
- Pericardial Disease
- Pericardial Effusion
- Pleural Effusion
- Pulmonary Embolism
- Septal Defect
- Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm (TAA)
- Tricuspid Valve Disease
- Valve Disease
Services Offered
- Aneurysm Repair Surgery
- Aortic Dissection Repair
- Aortic Transection Repair
- Aortic Valve Surgery
- Atrial and Ventral Septal Defect Repair
- Cardiac Surgery
- Chest Tube Insertion
- Comprehensive Aortic Center
- Convergent Ablation
- Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting Surgery
- Critical Care Medicine
- ECMO (Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation)
- Heart Surgery (Cardiac Surgery)
- Impella Device
- Laser Lead Extraction/Reimplant
- Aneurysm Repair Surgery
- Aortic Dissection Repair
- Aortic Transection Repair
- Aortic Valve Surgery
- Atrial and Ventral Septal Defect Repair
- Cardiac Surgery
- Chest Tube Insertion
- Comprehensive Aortic Center
- Convergent Ablation
- Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting Surgery
- Critical Care Medicine
- ECMO (Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation)
- Heart Surgery (Cardiac Surgery)
- Impella Device
- Laser Lead Extraction/Reimplant
- Left Ventricular Assist Device (LVAD)
- Minimally Invasive Surgery (MIS)
- MitraClip Procedure
- Mitral Valve Repair/Replacement Surgery
- Patent Foramen Ovale (PFO) Closure
- Pericardial Window
- Root Replacement
- Second Opinion for Heart or Lung Issues
- Second Opinion for Surgery
- Septal Myectomy
- Structural Heart Disease Program
- Thoracic Endovascular Aortic Repair (TEVAR)
- Cardiothoracic Surgery (Heart and Lung Surgery)
- Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR)
- Tricuspid Valve Surgery
- Valve Repair or Replacement (Aortic, Mitral, Tricuspid, and Pulmonary)
- Coronary Intervention Program/Coronary Artery Disease
- Advanced Heart Failure/Mechanical Circulatory Support Program
- Lung Nodule Surgery
- Lung Cancer Surgery
- Patient Blood Management Program
Comments
"quality visit"
"Very comfortable visit. No long wait."
"I wanted to thank everyone in your office for being caring and friendly..... also i was running late due to traffic so i called and leah was very nice and understanding that was very nice because the stress went down when she said she understood and the office was very understanding...Dr Nassar was very nice and explain everything so i could understand thank you again Dr nassar and the whole staff"