Khaled F. Salhab, MD, FACS

Dr. Khaled F. Salhab, MD, FACS, is an accomplished cardiothoracic surgeon recognized for his expertise in both routine and complex cardiac procedures, including coronary artery and valve surgery, as well as advanced aortic, endovascular, and transcatheter therapies. With formal fellowship training and extensive clinical experience, Dr. Salhab has successfully performed thousands of operations, consistently achieving excellent patient outcomes. His dedication to advancing the field of cardiothoracic surgery is reflected in his leadership roles and contributions to clinical research and innovative surgical techniques.

Since 2013, Dr. Salhab has served as an attending cardiothoracic surgeon at NYU Langone Long Island, where he also held the positions of Surgical Director of the Heart and Valve Institute and Assistant Professor of Surgery. He is actively pursuing an appointment as Associate Professor of Surgery, demonstrating his commitment to both patient care and surgical education. Additionally, he has chaired initiatives on quality and patient safety, emphasizing his dedication to maintaining the highest standards in surgical practice.

Dr. Salhab is deeply committed to education and mentorship. He has trained medical students, residents, and physician assistants, guiding future leaders in cardiothoracic surgery. His expertise is recognized nationally; he serves as a question writer for the American Board of Thoracic Surgery (SESATS) and is frequently invited to present at prominent professional gatherings, including the American College of Surgeons and the American Association for Thoracic Surgery Aortic Symposium.

Beyond his clinical and academic work, Dr. Salhab is a prolific researcher and innovator, contributing to numerous publications, book chapters, and novel surgical methods. His research interests include complex hybrid aortic surgery, structural heart disease, cardiac tumors, and heart failure management. Outside the operating room, he enjoys motorcycle touring, soccer, quality time with his family, and fine dining, reflecting a well-rounded approach to life and personal fulfillment.

• St. George's University School of Medicine – Doctor of Medicine (MD), 2003

• American Board of Surgery – General Surgery, 2009

• Numerous National and International Honors and Awards

• American Medical Association

Peer-Reviewed Journal Articles – Clinical/Case Reports

• Salhab KF, Al Kindi A, Roselli EE. Thoracic Aortic Endograft as an Adjunct to Radiation Therapy in the Management of Aortic Leiomyosarcoma. Ann Thorac Surg.
• Salhab KF, Al Kindi A, Svensson LG. Repair of Ventricular Septal Defect in a Patient with an Iatrogenic Right Coronary Artery Perforation. Ann Thorac Surg.
• Farhadfar N, Desai A, Sivapiragasam A, Salhab KF, Himdenburg A. Post Transfusion Purpura- A Challenging Diagnosis. J Blood Transfus.
• Salhab KF, Zohourian T, Said SM. Harvesting the Lotus: A Tale of Two Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantations. Ann Clin Case Rep, 2023.
• Marey GM, Estafanos M, Salhab KF, Said SM. Valve-sparing aortic root replacement after previous Ross procedure: two different surgical strategies. Ann Cardiothorac Surg, 2023.

Innovative Surgical Techniques / Methods

• Khaled F. Salhab, Said SM. “A Bridge-Over-The-Bar”: A Novel Strategy to Prevent Paravalvular Regurgitation During Mitral Valve Replacement for Severe Mitral Annular Calcifications. Ann Thorac Cardiovasc Surg, 2025.
• Khaled F. Salhab, Said SM. When Cabrol is not Feasible: Neo-Pericardial-Innominate Vein Fistula “Salhab-Said Shunt” for Bleeding Control in Primary Aortic Root Surgery. Ann Clin Case Rep, 2024.

Transcatheter & Structural Heart Interventions

• Medranda GA, Brahmbhatt K, Marzo K, Salhab KF, Schwartz R, Green SJ. Outcome of Patients Having Transcatheter Mitral Valve Implantation for the Treatment of Degenerated Mitral Valve Bioprosthesis. Am J Cardiol, 2020.
• Medranda GA, Salhab K, Schwartz R, Green SJ. Prognostic Implications of Baseline B-type Natriuretic Peptide in Patients Undergoing Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation. Am J Cardiol, 2020.

Book Chapters / Educational Contributions

• Said SM, Quintana E, Salhab KF. Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy: Surgical Perspectives. Intech Open, 2022.