About me
Ammar S. Bafi, MD, is a cardiothoracic surgeon at MedStar Washington Hospital Center. He is board certified in thoracic surgery.
As a cardiothoracic surgeon, Dr. Bafi treats all adult cardiac disease, such as valvular and coronary artery disease, through the use of advanced surgical techniques. He specializes in mitral valve repair, as well as off-pump coronary artery bypass grafting.
With more than 25 years of experience, he has performed more than 10,000 heart operations with superb results, exceeding the national average in patient satisfaction, as well as achieving lower-than-average mortality outcomes. In his high-volume clinical practice, he performs approximately 400 heart surgeries each year.
Dr. Bafi serves on the Cardiovascular Surgery Program Quality Improvement Committee at MedStar Heart & Vascular Institute. He is also a member of the American College of Surgeons and the Society of Thoracic Surgeons.
Dr. Bafi received his medical degree from the George Washington University School of Medicine before completing a general surgery internship at Cornell University Medical Center/North Shore University Hospital. He then returned to the George Washington University Hospital to complete a six-year general surgery residency, which included one year of research. Finally, he completed a two-year specialty residency in cardiothoracic surgery at GWU, and one year as a clinical associate in the Department of Cardiac Surgery at the Cleveland Clinic Foundation.
Dr. Bafi’s clinical research includes serving as principal or co-investigator in multiple transcatheter aortic and mitral valve studies, including the CoreValve®, PARTNER, COAPT, and NeoChord™ trials. He continues to participate in many cardiac surgery and cardiology clinical trials, particularly as they relate to percutaneous valvular therapies. He works with a team of skilled interventional cardiologists to continue bringing novel treatments to his patients. Dr. Bafi’s research is widely published in medical journals.
Philosophy of Care
“Growing up as a child of diplomats, I lived in different countries. As a part of this experience, I learned to develop and appreciate a wide perspective on many people, religions, and cultures. I believe this contributes to my ability to connect and empathize with my patients and colleagues. I am driven by the knowledge that every day I’m working to improve the quality of life for my patients. I feel it is my privilege and honor to have a positive impact on my patients’ health and their lives.”
Clinical areas of focus
- Aneurysm Of Ascending Aorta
- Aortic Aneurysm
- Aortic Arch Aneurysm
- Aortic Valve Surgery
- Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery
- Heart Transplant
- Minimally Invasive Cardiac Surgery
- Mitral Valve Replacement
- Reoperative Cardiac Surgery
Conditions and procedures
Conditions I treat
- Abnormal Coronary Angiography
- Abnormal Electrocardiogram (EKG)
- Abnormal Stress Test
- Acute Bacterial Endocarditis
- Alcoholic Cardiomyopathy
- Amyloidosis
- Aneurysm Of Ascending Aorta
- Anomalies Of Pulmonary Circulation
- Anomalies Of The Coronary Artery
- Anomalous Pulmonary Artery
- Anomalous Pulmonary Venous Return
- Aortic Aneurysm
- Aortic Arch Aneurysm
- Aortic Diseases
- Aortic Regurgitation
- Aortic Stenosis
- Aortic Ulcer
- Aortic Valve Disease
- Aortic Valve Sclerosis
- Arrhythmogenic Right Ventricular Cardiomyopathy
- Atherosclerosis
- Atherosclerosis Of The Aorta
- Athletic Heart Syndrome
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Atrial Flutter
- Atrial Septal Defect (ASD)
- Atrial Tachycardia
- Atrioventricular Block
- Atrioventricular Canal Defects
- Autoimmune Pericarditis
- Bicuspid Aortic Valve
- Bradycardia
- Cardiac Angina
- Cardiac Arrhythmias
- Cardiac Insufficiency
- Cardiac Tamponade
- Cardiac Tumor
- Cardio Oncology
- Cardiomegaly
- Cardiomyopathy
- Cardiorenal Syndrome
- Carotid Aneurysm
- Carotid Intimal Thickness
- Catecholaminergic Polymorphic Ventricular Tachycardia
- Cerebral Venous Thrombosis
- Chest Pain
- Chest Wall Disorder
- Cholesterol Disorders
- Chronic Thromboembolic Pulmonary Hypertension
- Collapsed Lung
- Congenital Tricuspid Stenosis
- Congestive Heart Failure (CHF)
- Contusion Of Chest Wall
- Coronary Artery Disease
- Coronary Artery Fistula
- Cyanotic Heart Disease
- Dilated Cardiomyopathy
- Double Aortic Arch
- Double Outlet Right Ventricle (DORV)
- Dysautonomia
- Dyspnea On Exertion
- Edema
- Eisenmenger Syndrome
- Elevated Creatine Kinase
- Endocardial Cushion Defect
- Exercise Intolerance
- Fibromuscular Dysplasia
- First Degree Heart Block
- Genetic Cardiomyopathy
- Giant Cell Myocarditis
- Heart Disease
- Heart Disease In Women
- Heart Murmur
- Heart Problems
- Heart Racing
- Hypertension
- Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy
- Idiopathic Hypertrophic Subaortic Stenosis
- Infiltrative Disorders Of The Heart
- Infundibular Pulmonic Stenosis
- Intestinal Ischemic Syndrome
- Ischemic Cardiomyopathy
- Left Bundle Branch Block
- Left Heart Failure
- Left Ventricular Hypertrophy
- Loeys Dietz Syndrome
- Lung Contusion
- Lymphangitis
- Lymphedema
- Malignant Effusion
- Malignant Neoplasm Of Main Bronchus
- Marfan Syndrome
- Maternal Valvular Disease
- Mediastinitis
- Mitral Regurgitation
- Mitral Valve Disease
- Mitral Valve Prolapse
- Mitral Valve Regurgitation
- Mitral Valve Stenosis
- Mthfr Mutation
- Myocardial Bridge
- Myocardial Infarction (MI)
- Myocarditis
- Myxoma
- Orthopnea
- Orthostatic Hypotension
- Palpitations
- Papillary Muscle Disorders
- Paraganglioma
- Paroxysmal Supraventricular Tachycardia
- Paroxysmal Tachycardia
- Paroxysmal Ventricular Tachycardia
- Partial Anomalous Pulmonary Venous Return (PAPVR)
- Patent Ductus Arteriosus
- Patent Foramen Ovale
- Pectus Carinatum
- Pectus Excavatum
- Pericardial Effusion
- Pericarditis
- Peripheral Edema
- Pleural Effusion
- Pneumothorax
- Pre Excitation Syndrome
- Premature Atrial Contraction
- Premature Beats
- Premature Ventricular Contractions
- Prinzmetals Angina
- Pulmonary Artery Stenosis
- Pulmonary Capillary Hemangiomatosis
- Pulmonary Edema
- Pulmonary Valve Disorders
- Pulmonary Valve Insufficiency
- Pulmonary Valve Stenosis
- Pulmonary Vein Stenosis
- Pulmonary Veno Occlusive Disease
- Refractory Angina
- Renal Vein Compression
- Restrictive Cardiomyopathy
- Rheumatic Aortic Regurgitation
- Rheumatic Aortic Stenosis
- Rheumatic Diseases Of Pulmonary Valve
- Rheumatic Fever
- Rheumatic Heart Disease
- Rheumatic Heart Failure
- Rheumatic Mitral Regurgitation
- Rheumatic Mitral Stenosis
- Rib Fracture
- Right Bundle Branch Block
- Right Heart Failure
- Right Ventricular Hypertrophy
- Rupture Of Papillary Muscle
- Secondary Hypertension
- Sick Sinus Syndrome
- Single Ventricle Defect
- Sternal Fracture
- Subaortic Stenosis
- Supraventricular Tachycardia
- Syncope
- Tachycardia
- Tachycardia Bradycardia Syndrome
- Thoracoabdominal Aneurysm
- Tracheoesophageal Fistula
- Tricuspid Atresia
- Tricuspid Regurgitation
- Tricuspid Stenosis
- Tricuspid Valve Disease
- Type 1 Second Degree Heart Block
- Type 2 Second Degree Heart Block
- Unstable Angina
- Valve Stenosis
- Valvular Endocarditis
- Vasovagal Syncope
- Venous Tumors
- Ventricular Aneurysm
- Ventricular Arrhythmia
- Ventricular Fibrillation
- Ventricular Tachycardia
- Viral Cardiomyopathy
Procedures I perform
- Abdominal Aneurysm Repair
- Abdominal Duplex Ultrasound
- Adenosine Stress Test
- Advanced Lipid Blood Tests
- Anticoagulation
- Aortic Root Replacement
- Aortic Valve Replacement
- Aortic Valve Surgery
- Atrial Septal Defect (ASD) Repair
- Balloon Catheter
- Bloodless Cardiac Surgery
- Cardiac Rehabilitation
- Cardiac Risk Assessment
- Cardiopulmonary Exercise Testing
- Cardiovascular Care
- Cholesterol Management
- Circulatory Assist Devices
- Collateral Vessel Closure
- Convergent Procedure
- Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery
- Correction Of Pectus Deformity
- Cryoablation
- Diaphragm Pacemaker Procedure
- Diaphragm Pacing
- Directional Atherectomy
- Dobutamine Stress Test
- Electrocardiogram (EKG)
- Electrophysiology Testing
- Embolectomy
- Endoscopic Surgery
- Enhanced External Counterpulsation Therapy Eecp
- Epicardial Lead Placement
- Esophageal Diverticulectomy
- Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation
- Heart Health
- Heart Transplant
- Holter Monitor
- Impella Insertion
- Impella Management
- In Office Cardiac Echocardiogram
- In Office Cardiac Stress Test
- Intra Aortic Balloon Pump
- Left Atrial Appendage Closure
- Mechanical Circulatory Support
- Median Sternotomy
- Mediastinoscopy
- Minimally Invasive Aortic Valve Replacement
- Minimally Invasive Atrial Septal Defect (ASD) Closure
- Minimally Invasive Cardiac Surgery
- Minimally Invasive Coronary Bypass Surgery
- Minimally Invasive Mitral Valve Repair
- Minimally Invasive Pulmonary Lobectomy
- Minimally Invasive Ventricular Septal Defect Closure
- Mitral Valve Repair
- Mitral Valve Replacement
- Off Pump Coronary Artery Bypass
- Open Biopsy Of Bronchus
- Open Biopsy Of Lesions Of Mediastinum
- Open Biopsy Of Lung
- Optical Coherence Tomography
- Paravalvular Leak Repair
- Patent Foramen Ovale Closure
- Percutaneous Atrial Septal Defect (ASD) Closure
- Percutaneous Ventricular Septal Defect Closure
- Pericardiocentesis
- Pericardiotomy
- Pleurodesis
- Pleurx Catheter Insertion
- Preoperative Evaluation
- Preventative Cardiology
- Prosthetic Heart Valves
- Pulmonary And Cardiac Rehabilitation
- Pulmonary Clearance For Surgery
- Pulmonary Thromboendarterectomy
- Pulmonic Valve Replacement
- Radiofrequency Ablation For Barrett's Esophagus
- Reoperative Cardiac Surgery
- Repair Of Diaphragm
- Replacement Of Heart Valve
- Robotic Assisted Cardiac Surgery
- Robotic Thoracic Surgery
- Ross-Konno Procedure
- Rotational Atherectomy
- Septal Myectomy
- Stress Echo Cardiogram
- Surgical Ablation Of Atrial Fibrillation
- Thoracic Aneurysm Repair
- Thoracic Endovascular Aortic Repair
- Thrombectomy
- Tilt Table Test
- Total Endoscopic Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting
- Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR)
- Transesophageal Echocardiography
- Transthoracic Echocardiogram
- Tricuspid Valve Repair
- Tube Pericardiostomy
- Valvuloplasty
- Ventricular Septal Defect Repair
- Video Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery
- Vo2 Measurement
Practice locations
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110 Irving Street Northwest MHVI-1st Floor North Addition Washington, DC, 20010
202-877-7464Fax 202-877-2799
Insurance
MedStar Health accepts most major health insurance plans. If you are uncertain as to whether your individual health insurance plan is accepted at MedStar Health, please call your insurance company.
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List of insurance plans we accept
- Aetna Managed Choice Open Access (POS)
- Carefirst BlueChoice HMO
- Veterans Affairs Community Care Network
- Private Health Care Systems (PHCS) (PPO)
- Carefirst Blue Preferred PPO
- Uniformed Services Family Health Plan (USFHP)
- Aetna HMO
- Cigna HMO & Network (HMO)
- Choice Care Network/HUMANA (PPO)
- United MD IPA (HMO)
- Carefirst Healthy Blue (HMO/POS)
- CareFirst Group Medicare Advantage prescription drug benefit (PPO)
- MedStar Family Choice DC Healthcare Alliance
- AmeriHealth Caritas DC Healthy Families
- Tricare for Life East
- CareFirst MedStar PPO
- I-SNP
- Maryland Point of Service Plan (MPOS)
- United Medicare Advantage DSNP District of Columbia
- Tricare Reserve Select
- Aetna Open Choice (PPO)
- Health Services for Children with Special Needs (HSCSN)
- Medicaid - Virginia
- United Choice
- HealthyBlue PPO
- Carefirst BlueChoice Opt Out Open Access
- Cigna Indemnity
- United Community Plan - Maryland Health Choice Program
- CareFirst (NCA) Indemnity
- Cigna Choice Fund PPO
- United Choice Plus
- Tricare East Prime
- HumanaChoice PPO
- Innovation Health: Indemnity
- Amerigroup DC Alliance
- United Group Medicare Advantage Plans
- HumanaChoice Honor’s plan PPO
- Aetna Quality Point of Service (POS)
- Medicaid - Maryland
- Innovation Health: HMO & EPO Plus
- Kaiser Flexible Choice
- United Select HMO - EPO/NPP
- Innovation Health: PPO
- Cigna TotalCare (HMO D-SNP)
- UnitedHealthcare Individual Exchange Plans
- Police and Fire Clinic
- Veterans Affairs Community Care Network (VA CCN)
- Cigna Network Open Access
- WellPoint Maryland
- Aetna Traditional Choice (PPO)
- WellPoint Maryland - Maryland Health Choice
- Cigna Alliance Medicare (HMO) |
- Kaiser Medicare Advantage Signature and Select
- Cigna HMO Open Access
- Cigna POS Open Access & Open Access Plus
- United Student Resources
- Carefirst EPO
- Innovation Health: POS
- Carefirst BlueChoice Open Access
- CareFirst Group Medicare Advantage
- Cigna PPO and PPO Plus
- United Optimum Choice Preferred (POS) & OCI Direct (HMO)
- Aetna Student Health Insurance
- Aetna Choice POS & Choice POS II
- Virginia Premier
- AmeriHealth Caritas DC Healthcare Alliance
- United Select Plus (POS)
- United Options (PPO) (includes Empire PPO)
- Aetna Select HMO/HealthFund/Health Network
- United Optimum Choice
- United Navigate
- Cigna Preferred Medicare
- Medicaid - District of Columbia
- Traditional Medicare Fee for Service
- Innovation Health: Open Network Only Plus
- MedStar Family Choice DC Healthy Families
- Carefirst BlueChoice Opt Out Plus Open Access (POS)
- CIGNA EPO
- Amerigroup DC Healthy Families
- CareFirst BC/BS Advantage Core/Enhanced
- CareFirst Maryland Indemnity or PPO
- United AARP Medicare Complete
- Kaiser Medicare Plus
- United Mamsi Life & Health
- Innovation Health: POS Plus
- CareFirst NASCO
- Tricare East Select
- Innovation Health: Open POS Plus
- United MD IPA Preferred (POS)
- United GEHA (for all other states) Compass Rose
- Kaiser Signature
- Kaiser Select
- Aetna HMO-Open Access/Select OA
- Federal Employee Program (Std/Basic PPO/Blue Focus)
- Innovation Health: Network Only Plus
- Aetna Open HMO/Open HMO Option/Open EPO Plus
- Kaiser Select-Added Choice
- Aetna Elect Choice/ Open Access (POS)
- Aetna Managed Choice (POS)
- United Core Essential (HMO)
- Aetna Signature Administrator PPO/TPA
- D-SNP)
- Cigna POS/Network POS
- Kaiser Maryland Medicaid MCO
- Cigna True Choice Plus Medicare (PPO)
- CareFirst Administrators
- Priority Partners - Maryland Health Choice
- CareFirst Blue Card Program (Out-of-area BCBS plans)
- United Erickson Advantage Plans
- CareFirst MedStar Select PPO
- Aetna HealthFund/Health Network Option OA
- Aetna Medicare Advantage HMO & PPO Plans
- Cigna Achieve Medicare (HMO C-SNP)
- United Nursing Home Plan (C-SNP
- United Golden Rule
- Innovation Health: Open POS II
- Kaiser HMO Plus and DHMO Plus Member
- Aetna Elect Choice/ EPO (Aetna Health Fund)
- Kaiser Permanente Signature-Added Choice
- Cigna True Choice Medicare (PPO)
- Coventry Health Care National Network PPO
- MedStar Family Choice - Maryland Health Choice
- First Health PPO
- Coventry of Delaware HMO/PPO
- Coventry Health Care of Virginia
- Great-West Healthcare POS/CIGNA
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Education
Board Certification: American Board of Thoracic Surgery, Thoracic and Cardiac Surgery
Fellowship: Cleveland Clinic (1996)
Fellowship: George Washington University School of Medicine (1995)
Residency: George Washington University Hospital (1993)
Medical School: George Washington University (1989)