Sameh M. Said, MBBCH, MD, FACS
Associate Professor, Division of Pediatric Cardiac Surgery, Department of Surgery
Contact Info
Associate Professor, Division of Pediatric Cardiac Surgery, Department of Surgery
MD, Alexandria Medical School, Alexandria, Egypt 1992-1998
Joint General and Thoracic Surgery Residency, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN 2008-2014
Fellowships, Pediatric Congenital Cardiac Surgery, Lucile Packard Children's Hospital, Stanford University, Palo Alto, CA 2014-2015; Adult and Pediatric Cardiac Surgery Fellowship, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN 2005-2008
Other Education, Faculty of Medicine, Alexandria University, Alexandria, Egypt
Summary
My career as a congenital heart surgeon has been very gratifying. I love what I do because of the challenges that I face and overcome everyday, and I find the joy in helping children and adults with complex heart defects. I also value the interaction with my colleagues, and trainees. My goal is to provide excellence in patient care, education and research.
Expertise
Pediatric and Adult Congenital Cardiac Surgery
Awards & Recognition
Professional Associations
Research
Research Summary/Interests
Stem Cell Therapy; Mechanical Circulatory Assistance for Failing Single Ventricle; Fetal Cardiac Surgery
Clinical
Board Certifications
- American Board of Surgery 2013
- American Board of Thoracic Surgery 2015
- American Board of Thoracic Surgery/Congenital Subspecialty Certification 2016
Skill Certification
- Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG) 2005
Clinical Interests
Neonatal and Infant Congenital Cardiac Surgery; Ebstein Malformation; Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy; Complex Cardiac Reoperations; Ross Procedure