Khaled F. Salhab, MD, FACS

Dr. Khaled F. Salhab, MD, FACS is a highly accomplished cardiothoracic surgeon and Clinical Assistant Professor of Surgery at NYU Grossman Long Island School of Medicine. With extensive experience in cardiac and thoracic surgery, he specializes in aortic and valve disease, transcatheter and minimally invasive procedures, and complex thoracic surgical interventions. Dr. Salhab is committed to advancing patient care through precision surgical techniques and innovative treatment approaches.

Dr. Salhab earned his medical degree from St. George’s University School of Medicine and completed his cardiothoracic surgery residency at the Mayo Clinic. He pursued advanced clinical training at the Cleveland Clinic, focusing on aortic surgery and endovascular procedures. Since 2013, he has served as a cardiothoracic surgeon at NYU Langone Hospital–Long Island, where he combines technical expertise with compassionate patient care. Previously, he lectured and mentored medical students and residents, contributing to the education and professional development of future surgeons.

An active contributor to the academic community, Dr. Salhab has authored multiple peer-reviewed journal articles and delivered presentations at regional and national conferences. His research and clinical work focus on advancing surgical techniques for complex cardiovascular conditions, including transcatheter valve therapies and aortic repair. Through a combination of surgical excellence, scholarly contribution, and teaching, Dr. Salhab continues to make a meaningful impact in cardiothoracic surgery and medical education.

• St. George’s University School of Medicine - MD
• Mayo Clinic Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences
• Stony Brook University

• Board Certified in Thoracic Surgery
• American Board of Surgery

• American Medical Association
• Society of Thoracic Surgery
• Mayo Clinic Alumni Association
• CTF Net

Dr. Khaled F. Salhab has authored and co-authored multiple peer-reviewed journal articles in cardiothoracic surgery, with a focus on aortic surgery, transcatheter valve interventions, and complex thoracic procedures. His publications include “A Bridge over the Bar”: A Novel Strategy to Prevent Paravalvular Regurgitation during Mitral Valve Replacement for Severe Mitral Annular Calcifications (Annals of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery), “Alternative Access Options for Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement in Patients with No Conventional Access and Chest Pathology” (Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery), “Concomitant Percutaneous Coronary Intervention and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement in High-Risk Patients” (Journal of Cardiac Surgery), “Pseudocoarctation of the Aorta Secondary to Aortic Intimal Sarcoma” (Annals of Thoracic Surgery), “Valve-Sparing Aortic Root Replacement after Previous Ross Procedure: Two Different Surgical Strategies” (Annals of Cardiothoracic Surgery), and “When Cabrol is Not Feasible: Neo-Pericardial-Innominate Vein Fistula (‘Salhab-Said Shunt’) for Bleeding Control in Primary Aortic Root Surgery” (Annals of Clinical Case Reports).