Dr. Hazem Afifi, MD
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Dr. Hazem Afifi, MD is a cardiac surgery doctor who practices in Las Vegas, NV. He has been practicing for 26 years. Dr. Afifi is affiliated with Sunrise Children’s Hospital, Desert Springs Hospital Medical Center, North Vista Hospital, Spring Valley Hospital Medical Center, Valley Hospital Medical Center and Sunrise Hospital and Medical Center.
Desert Cardiovascular Surgery
2110 E Flamingo Rd Ste 205
Las Vegas, NV 89119Accepted insurance
- Aetna
- Amerigroup (Wellpoint)
- Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Cigna
- Culinary Health Fund
- Health Net
- UnitedHealthCare
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Dr. Afifi's Experience
Dr. Afifi's experience matches your search based on the following criteria:
- Based on total number of patients treated over the last 12 months
- Specializes in Cardiac Surgery
- Board certified in General Surgery and Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery
- No malpractice claims found
- No sanctions found
- No board actions found
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Specialties
- Cardiac Surgery
- Cardiothoracic Surgery
- General Surgery
- Thoracic Surgery
- Vascular Surgery
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Board Certifications
- General SurgeryAccredited by: American Board of Medical Specialties*
- Thoracic Cardiovascular SurgeryAccredited by: American Board of Thoracic Surgery*
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Conditions Treated
- Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA)
- Acute Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
- Acute Venous Embolism Thrombosis
- Aneurysm
- Angina and Acute Coronary Syndrome
- Aortic Aneurysm
- Aortic Dissection
- Aortic Embolism and Thrombosis
- Aortic Stenosis
- Aortic Valve Disease
- Arrhythmias
- Atherosclerosis
- Atherosclerosis of Aorta
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Atrial Flutter
- Benign Tumor
- Cancer
- Cardiomegaly
- Cardiomyopathy
- Carotid Artery Disease
- Chronic Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
- Chronic Venous Embolism Thrombosis
- Congenital Aortic Valve Disorders
- Congenital Heart Defects
- Congenital Heart Disease
- Congestive Heart Failure
- Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
- Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
- Empyema
- Endocarditis
- Esophageal Cancer
- Heart Attack (Acute Myocardial Infarction)
- Heart Disease
- High Cholesterol
- Hypertension
- Lung Cancer
- Lung Neoplasms, Not Specified as Malignant
- Mitral Valve Disease
- Mitral Valve Regurgitation
- Pericardial Disease
- Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm
- Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm and Dissection
- Peripheral Arterial Disease of Extremities
- Peripheral Arterial Embolism and Thrombosis
- Peripheral Nerve Disorders
- Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
- Phlebitis and Thrombophlebitis
- Pulmonary Disease
- Pulmonary Embolism
- Pulmonary Valve Disease
- Septal Defect
- Thoracoabdominal Aortic Aneurysm
- Thrombosis
- Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA)
- Varicose Veins
- Vascular Disease
- Venous Compression
- Venous Embolism and Thrombosis
- Venous Insufficiency
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Procedures
- Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Repair
- Angioplasty
- Aortic Repair, Open or Repair of Arterial Aneurysm, Open
- Aortic Valve Surgery
- Arteriovenous Fistula Repair
- Arteriovenous Shunt Creation
- Cardiac Catheterization (incl. Coronary Angiography)
- Cardiac Electrophysiology
- Cardiac Myocardial Perfusion Imaging
- Cardioverter-Defibrillator or Pacemaker Insertion, Removal or Repair
- Carotid Endarterectomy (CEA) or Excision of Infected Graft
- Carotid Surgery
- Carotid Ultrasound
- Chest CT (incl. Heart and Lungs)
- Coronary Angioplasty, Atherectomy and Stent
- Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG) Surgery
- Decortication and Pleurectomy
- Dialysis Access Procedures
- Dressing and-or Debridement of Wound, Infection, or Burn (incl. Negative Pressure Wound Therapy)
- Embolectomy, Thrombectomy, or Vessel Exploration
- Endovascular Repair of Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm
- Endovascular Repair of Aorta
- Endovascular Repair of Visceral Aorta
- Esophageal Surgery
- Head and Neck Surgery
- Heart Defect Repair
- Heart Surgery
- Laparotomy
- Lobectomy, Open
- Lung Removal (Partial or Complete): Open, or Resection of Lung Tumor: Open
- Lung Surgery
- Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
- Maze Procedure
- Mitral Valve Surgery
- Non-Coronary Angioplasty, Atherectomy, and Stenting
- Pacemaker Insertion or Replacement
- Peripheral Artery Bypass
- Peripheral Artery Catheterization
- Port Placements or Replacements
- Removal of Arteriovenous Shunt for Renal Dialysis
- Revision of Arteriovenous Shunt for Renal Dialysis
- Thoracentesis
- Thoracoscopic Lobectomy
- Thoracoscopic Segmentectomy
- Thoracoscopic Wedge Resection
- Thromboendarterectomy or Excision of Infected Graft
- Tracheal Surgery
- Valve Repair or Replacement (Aortic, Mitral, Tricuspid, and Pulmonary)
- Vascular Duplex Ultrasonography and Plethysmography
- Vascular Surgical Procedure
- Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery (VATS) or Thoracotomy
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Background Check
0 Malpractice Claims
No malpractice history found for Nevada.
0 Sanctions
No sanctions history found for the years that Healthgrades collects data.
0 Board Actions
No board actions found for the years that Healthgrades collects data.
Education
- Albany Medical CollegeMedical School | Graduated 1991
- U MassInternship Hospital | Completed 1992
- New York Presbyterian Hospital - New York Weill Cornell CenterResidency Hospital | Completed 1996
- U RochesterFellowship Hospital | Completed 1999
- U Rochester Med CtrFellowship Hospital | Completed 1997
Awards & Recognition
Awards & Honors
- Healthgrades Honor Roll
Media & Publications
Dr. Afifi has no media or publications listed.
Languages Spoken
- English
- Spanish
Memberships & Professional Affiliations
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Dr. Afifi's Reviews
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Patient Comments (1)
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Las Vegas, NV | Dec 03, 2016
My husband calls Dr. Afifi "superman" , he has saved his life x 3. Excellent surgeon, highly recommended.
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