Dr. Wael Tamim, MD
Cardiothoracic Surgery ·
Male ·
Age 50
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Dr. Wael Tamim, MD is a cardiothoracic surgery specialist in Fort Lauderdale, FL and has been practicing for 17 years. He graduated from American University Of Beirut / Faculty Of Medicine in 1993 and specializes in cardiothoracic surgery, adult cardiac surgery, and more.Read his story
Wael Z Tamim MD PA
1625 SE 3rd Ave Ste 723
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316
Insurance Accepted
- Aetna
- Ambetter
- Assurant Health
- AvMed
- Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of Florida
- Cigna
- Coventry Health Care
- Humana
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Port Placements or Replacements
very high
more than 95% of peers
Thoracentesis
very high
more than 91% of peers
Tracheal Surgery
high
more than 86% of peers
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Dr. Tamim's bio
This content was provided by Dr. Tamim "An American Board certified cardiovascular surgeon practicing in Ft Lauderdale since 2002 with vast experience in minimally invasive and cutting edge techniques in the field."
Care Philosophy
This content was provided by Dr. Tamim "Personal Care Starts Here!"
7 Specialties
- Cardiothoracic Surgery
- Adult Cardiac Surgery
- Cardiovascular Surgery
- Minimally Invasive Cardiac Surgery
- Peripheral Vascular Surgery
- Thoracic Surgery
- Thoracoabdominal Surgery
1 Board Certifications
- Thoracic Cardiovascular SurgeryAccredited by: American Board of Thoracic Surgery*
44 Conditions Treated
- Aneurysm
- Angina and Acute Coronary Syndrome
- Aortic Aneurysm
- Aortic Dissection
- Aortic Stenosis
- Aortic Valve Disease
- Aortic Valve Regurgitation
- Arrhythmias
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Atrial Flutter
- Benign Tumor
- Cancer
- Cardiomegaly
- Cardiomyopathy
- Carotid Artery Disease
- Coarctation of the Aorta
- Congenital Heart Defects
- Congenital Heart Disease
- Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
- Empyema
- Endocarditis
- Esophageal Cancer
- Esophageal Diseases
- Head and Neck Cancer
- Heart Disease
- Heart Tumors, Malignant
- Lung Cancer
- Mediastinal Tumors, Malignant
- Mitral Valve Disease
- Mitral Valve Regurgitation
- Mitral Valve Stenosis
- Neuroendocrine Tumors
- Pericardial Disease
- Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm
- Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm and Dissection
- Peripheral Arterial Dissection
- Pleural Cancer
- Pulmonary Disease
- Pulmonary Embolism
- Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
- Septal Defect
- Thoracoabdominal Aortic Aneurysm
- Thrombosis
- Vascular Disease
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37 Procedures
- Ablation for Treatment of Cardiac Arrhythmias
- Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
- Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
- Aortic Valve Surgery
- Cardioverter-Defibrillator or Pacemaker Insertion, Removal or Repair
- Carotid Endarterectomy (CEA) or Excision of Infected Graft
- Chest CT (incl. Heart and Lungs)
- Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG) Surgery
- Decortication and Pleurectomy
- Endovascular Repair of Aorta
- Endovascular Repair of Thoracic Aorta
- Esophageal Surgery
- Head and Neck Surgery
- Heart Defect Repair
- Heart Surgery
- Impella Device
- Incision and Removal of Foreign Object
- 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
- Open Thymectomy
- Peripheral Artery Catheterization
- Port Placements or Replacements
- Segmentectomy, Open
- Thoracentesis
- Thoracoscopic Lobectomy
- Thoracoscopic Wedge Resection
- Thromboendarterectomy or Excision of Infected Graft
- Tracheal Surgery
- Tricuspid Valve Surgery
- Valve Repair or Replacement (Aortic, Mitral, Tricuspid, and Pulmonary)
- Vascular Surgical Procedure
- Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery (VATS) or Thoracotomy
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Background Check
0 Malpractice Claims
No malpractice history found for Florida.
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
- American University Of BeirutUndergraduate School | Graduated 1989
- American University Of Beirut / Faculty Of MedicineMedical School | Graduated 1993
- New York UniversityResidency Hospital | Completed 1996
- U Mass McResidency Hospital | Completed 1999
- West Virginia UniversityFellowship Hospital | Completed 2001
Awards & Recognition
Awards & Honors
- Healthgrades Honor Roll
Media & Publications
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Languages Spoken
- English
- Arabic
Memberships & Professional Affiliations
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- 10 – 15 minutes
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What People Say About Dr. Wael Tamim, MD
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In my opinion, Dr. Waal Tamien is a brilliant doctor. I am proud to have had him as my surgeon. When I first met him, he impressed me as being quite knowledgeable and capable. I was very frightened of the operation, particularly given my age. He explained the procedure to me and answered all my...Read More
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Jul 18, 2018
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What an excellent physician and caring one too. My experience with Dr. Tamim has been wonderful. I truly recommend Dr. Tamim.
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1Judy in Ft Lauderdale, FL – Jun 21, 2016
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Dr. Tamim accepts 13 insurance carriers
- AetnaAetna HMOChoice Plus POS II
- AmbetterSuperior Health Plan
- Assurant Health
- AvMed
- Blue Cross Blue ShieldBlue Card PPO
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of FloridaBlue Care HMOBlueDental Choice
- CignaCigna HMOCigna PPOOpen Access Plus
- Coventry Health Care
- HumanaChoice Care PPOSelect HMO
- Medicaid
- MultiPlanMultiPlan PPOPHCS Network PPO
- Positive Healthcare PartnersMedicaid
- UnitedHealthCareUnited Healthcare
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