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Faisal Rahman

Faisal Rahman, BMBCh

Interventional Cardiology

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5.0 of 5 stars76 ratings, 30 reviews
Johns Hopkins Affiliations:
  • Johns Hopkins School of Medicine Faculty

Languages

  • Bengali
  • English

14 Insurances Accepted

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Gender

Male

About Faisal Rahman

Professional Titles

  • Director of Cardiogenic Shock

Primary Academic Title

Assistant Professor of Medicine

Background

Faisal Rahman, BMBCh, FACC, FSCAI, is an interventional structural cardiologist at Johns Hopkins. He is an assistant professor with the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, and serves as the Co-Medical Director of the Catheterization Laboratory at Frederick Health Hospital.

Dr. Rahman has specific interest and expertise in the management of coronary artery disease, including complex coronary interventions, as well as ultra-low contrast percutaneous coronary intervention for patients with kidney disease. He also specializes in the management of structural heart disease, including valvular disease with transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI/TAVR), transcatheter edge-to-edge repair (TEER including MitraClip), transcatheter mitral valve replacement; select adult congenital defects such as patent foramen ovale (PFO), atrial septal defect (ASD), ventricular septal defect (VSD); and hypertrophic cardiomyopathy using alcohol septal ablation. He is also an expert in critically ill patients including cardiogenic shock and established the Johns Hopkins Medicine Cardiogenic Shock Team. 

After receiving his medical degree from the University of Oxford, Dr. Rahman completed a residency in internal medicine at Boston University Medical Center where he held the title of Chief Medical Resident. He then completed fellowships in cardiovascular disease, interventional cardiology and structural cardiology at Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore, MD.

Dr. Rahman has contributed to numerous research publications, article reviews, book chapters and editorials. He has also served on multiple national committees as well as major professional medical societies. He has a strong interest in quality improvement, healthcare efficiency, and system development focusing on patient outcomes and providing quality care. 

Selected Publications

  • Rahman F, Finkelstein N, Alyakin A, Gilotra NA, Trost J, Schulman SP, Saria S. Using Machine Learning for Early Prediction of Cardiogenic Shock in Patients with Acute Heart Failure. JSCAI. 2022. 1:100308

  • Rahman F, Resar JR. TAVR Beyond 3 years: Durability and Predictors for Survival. Innovations. 2021; 16:417-425

  • Elbadawi A, Dang AT, Hamed M, Eid M, Prakash Hiriyur Prakash M, Saleh M, Gad M, Mamas MA, Rahman F, Elgendy IY. FFR- Versus Angiography-Guided Revascularization for Nonculprit Stenosis in STEMI and Multivessel Disease: A Network Meta-analysis. JACC Cardiovasc Interv. 2022. 15:656-666

  • Hamed M, Thakker R, Elkheshen A, Saleh M, Dang AT, Jneid H, Khalife W, Kumbhani D, Rahman F, Elbadawi A. Meta-Analysis on Ultrasound Guidance for Femoral Vascular Access. Am J Cardiology. 2023. 192:98-100

  • Minhas AS, Rahman F, Gavin N, Cedars A, Vaught AJ, Zakaria S, Resar J, Schena Stefano, Schulman S, Zhao D, Hays AG, Michos E. Cardiovascular and Obstetric Delivery Complications in Pregnant Women with Valvular Heart Disease. Am J Cardiol. 2021.158:90-97

Memberships

  • The Society for Cardiovascular Angiography and Interventions
  • American College of Cardiology
  • American Heart Association

Locations

  1. Johns Hopkins Endoscopy & Surgery Center - Columbia
    • 5450 Knoll North Drive, Suite 170, Columbia, MD 21045
    • JH Cardiology
      • 97 Thomas Johnson Drive, Suite 202, Frederick, MD 21702
      • Johns Hopkins Outpatient Center
        • 601 North Caroline Street, Suite 7200, Baltimore, MD 21287

        Expertise

        Education

        Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine

        Fellowship, Cardiology, 2021

        Boston Medical Center

        Residency, Internal Medicine, 2016

        University of Oxford School of Medicine

        Medical Education, BM BCh, 2010

        Board Certifications

        Interventional Cardiology

        American Board of Internal Medicine, 2020

        Cardiovascular Disease

        American Board of Internal Medicine, 2019

        Internal Medicine

        American Board of Internal Medicine, 2015

        Insurance

        Johns Hopkins providers accept various commercial health insurance plans. However, they may not be included in all of an insurance company's plans or offerings. This may include Exchange, Medicaid, Medicare, and specific limited benefit plans. Exceptions to participation also exist based on your employer’s benefits package and the provider's location or specialty. Please contact your insurer directly to make sure your doctor is covered by your plan. For more details, please review our Insurance Information.
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        • Aetna
        • CareFirst
        • Cigna
        • First Health
        • Geisinger Health Plan
        • HealthSmart/Accel
        • Humana
        • Johns Hopkins Health Plans
        • MultiPlan
        • Pennsylvania's Preferred Health Networks (PPHN)
        • Point Comfort Underwriters
        • Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS)
        • UnitedHealthcare
        • Veteran Affairs Community Care Network (Optum-VACCN)

        Ratings & Reviews

        5 out of 5

        76 ratings, 30 reviews

        The Patient Rating score is an average of all responses to physician related questions on the national CG-CAHPS Medical Practice patient experience survey through Press Ganey. Responses are measured on a scale of 1 to 5, with 5 being the best score. Comments are also gathered from our CG-CAHPS Medical Practice Survey through Press Ganey and displayed in their entirety. Patients are de-identified for confidentiality and patient privacy.

        Overall Rating by Patient
        Average provider Overall Rating by Patient rating 4.9 out of 5 stars
        Provider Listened Carefully
        Average provider Provider Listened Carefully rating 5 out of 5 stars
        Provider Explained Things Clearly
        Average provider Provider Explained Things Clearly rating 5 out of 5 stars
        Provider Knew Medical History
        Average provider Provider Knew Medical History rating 4.9 out of 5 stars
        Provider Showed Respect
        Average provider Provider Showed Respect rating 4.9 out of 5 stars
        Provider Spent Enough Time
        Average provider Provider Spent Enough Time rating 5 out of 5 stars
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          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 2/6/2025

          Excellent

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 1/21/2025

          Excellent

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 1/9/2025

          Very understanding took his time and he had patience and explained everything wonderfully

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 1/9/2025

          Dr. Rahman helped save my life. Does not get better than that.

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 12/17/2024

          Well, satisfied

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 11/19/2024

          Courteous, caring, very knowledgeable & patient regarding my questions

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 11/14/2024

          Dr. Rahman is great. He is knowledgeable and listened to my concerns.

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 11/14/2024

          Explain about my current health conditions and ask me to do some exercises.

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 9/26/2024

          Dr. Rahman is an outstanding Physician. He is extremely knowledgeable, concerned about my health, he knows about all.of my medical challenges - and is im touch with my other Dr.s Rhumetolgy Nephrology Endocrinology Nuerology and my Primary Care Physician. I am extremely happy & satisfied with Dr. Rahman and would and have recommended him to family and friends.

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 9/17/2024

          He answered my questions and explained the next step. Put me at ease about my concerns.

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 9/12/2024

          Dr. Rahman I was my heart surgeon. He is very professional and quite knowledgeable. He is friendly. I am delighted he's my doctor.

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 8/22/2024

          I have not had contact with this Doctor before, but he Is part of Dr. [ ] team that performed my TAVR surgery and showed the same positive care & concerns that I experienced with everyone on this team.

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 7/25/2024

          Knowledgeable, compassionate, and caring.

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 7/25/2024

          Knowledgeable, kind, and very present in our meeting. Asked direct questions and gave pertinent information about my lab work. Made it clear that I can call any time.

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 7/25/2024

          Very professional and approachable. Gives me good information about my multiple drugs and knows how each helps me. Answers all my questions fully. The doctor I enjoy seeing the most.

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 7/11/2024

          He explained the surgery clearly

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 6/27/2024

          Dr was excellent.

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 6/27/2024

          Excellent.

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 6/25/2024

          Following my visit I called his office asking for a prescription for my xarelto 20mg and have not heard from or received my medication. [ ]/2024. I do have some [RX] 10mg that I can take two.

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 5/23/2024

          This was an annual follow up visit with appropriate tests. Everything was appropriately prepared was smoothly Implemented

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 5/14/2024

          [ ] was great. Knowledgeable and helpful. Explained everything in a way that we could understand. Period.

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 5/14/2024

          Dr. Rahman was excellent! He showed care and concern for me. He was confident that he could help me and gave me reassurance about my upcoming procedure.

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 5/14/2024

          Carrying & knowledgeable.

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 5/2/2024

          Very skilled at explaining procedure. Pleasant matter

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 5/2/2024

          First time with this provider. My regular provider Dr. [ ] was on sick leave. This doctor was very patient and professional. I miss Dr. [ ], we often spoke of politics.

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 4/25/2024

          Dr. Rahman is very compassionate, honest, and thorough when presenting me with my medical plan options.

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 4/16/2024

          Dr. Rahman was an excellent communicator, addressing my questions and concerns about the appropriateness of an upcoming procedure and greatly helped me to think through the risks and benefits associated with it. He demonstrated an outstanding knowledge of the current relevant literature and delivered a clear explanation of how my individual medical history would influence his treatment recommendations. He was very personable, respectful and polite throughout my visit and answered my questions directly, which instilled great confidence in his counsel.

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 4/16/2024

          Very pleased about my provider care

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 4/16/2024

          Very knowledgeable.

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 3/26/2024

          Dr. Rahman was very engaging and engaged with the evaluation and making sure that my husband and I understood the nature, need and hoped for benefits of the oblation procedure.