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Mohamed Farag Consultant Interventional Cardiologist Newcastle leads in advanced heart care at the Freeman Hospital. He specialises in percutaneous coronary and structural interventions. Moreover, Dr. Farag treats complex coronary artery disease, chronic total occlusions, and performs transcutaneous valve interventions including the TAVI procedure. He also manages patients with palpitations, hypertension, heart failure, and valvular heart disease, ensuring comprehensive cardiac treatment.
Dr. Mohamed Farag earned his medical degree with honours from Ain Shams University, Egypt. Following this, he completed his specialist training at Royal Papworth Hospital, Cambridge, UK, a world-renowned centre for cardiovascular care. Afterwards, he undertook advanced fellowships in complex coronary and structural interventions. Before joining Freeman Hospital as a substantive consultant, he gained valuable experience as a locum consultant at Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust. Additionally, he contributes academically as an honorary senior clinical lecturer at the University of Hertfordshire.
Driven by his commitment to healthcare improvement, Dr. Farag completed a mini-MBA in healthcare management and leadership at Cambridge Judge Business School. He also holds an MSc in internal medicine and cardiovascular sciences from the University of Edinburgh. Importantly, he earned a PhD in interventional cardiovascular sciences from the University of Hertfordshire. His doctoral research expanded knowledge in heart attack risk-stratification and coronary artery thrombosis, producing numerous influential publications.
Dr. Farag’s research focuses on thrombosis, heart attack prevention, and standardising structural heart treatments. He regularly delivers lectures at leading national and international cardiology conferences. Furthermore, he serves as principal investigator on multiple clinical trials worldwide. His editorial roles include senior reviewer and editor for prestigious cardiovascular journals. Thus, Mohamed Farag Consultant Interventional Cardiologist Newcastle not only treats patients but also shapes the future of cardiology.
