Dr Mohamed Farag

Dr Mohamed Farag is a leading consultant interventional cardiologist based in Newcastle upon Tyne. He specialises in percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI), chronic total occlusions (CTO) and mechanical circulatory support (MCS) alongside transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI), transcatheter edge-to-edge repair (TEER), percutaneous valve interventions and percutaneous paravalvular leak closures. He privately practises at the world-class Freeman Hospital, while his NHS base is The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.

Dr Farag graduated with honours from Ain Shams University in Egypt and subsequently pursued advanced training at the prestigious Royal Papworth Hospital in Cambridge. He went on to undertake fellowships in complex coronary and structural interventions, followed by a locum consultant post at Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust, then a substantive consultant post at Newcastle Freeman Hospital. Additionally, he is a Lead Senior Researcher in cardiovascular sciences at the University of Hertfordshire.

Dr Farag completed a mini-MBA in healthcare management and leadership from the Cambridge Judge Business School and is currently the clinical lead for interventional cardiology at the Newcastle Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. He furthered his academic achievements by obtaining an MSc in internal medicine and cardiovascular sciences from the University of Edinburgh and a PhD in interventional cardiovascular sciences from the University of Hertfordshire.

Dr Farag’s research interests focus on thrombosis, heart attack risk-stratification and standardising treatments for structural heart interventions. He has contributed significantly to expanding knowledge in these areas through numerous high-quality publications and lectures at national and international conferences. As a principal investigator, he leads several national and international trials, demonstrating his commitment to advancing cardiovascular medicine. He is an international proctor and physician trainer, a faculty member at several meetings, and conducts training courses for consultant colleagues worldwide.

Dr Farag has received accolades and awards for his exemplary service and dedication to patient care. He is an active member of several professional organisations and serves as an editor and senior reviewer for numerous leading cardiovascular journals.