Faisal Rahman, BMBCh
Interventional Cardiology
- Johns Hopkins School of Medicine Faculty
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.
Videos
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
- Johns Hopkins Endoscopy & Surgery Center - Columbia
- 5450 Knoll North Drive, Suite 170, Columbia, MD 21045
- phone: 443-997-0270
- fax: 410-964-5329
- JH Cardiology
- 97 Thomas Johnson Drive, Suite 202, Frederick, MD 21702
- phone: 443-991-5000
- fax: 301-662-0012
- Johns Hopkins Outpatient Center
- 601 North Caroline Street, Suite 7200, Baltimore, MD 21287
- phone: 443-997-0270
- fax: 410-614-1168
Expertise
Education
Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine
Fellowship, Cardiology, 2021Boston Medical Center
Residency, Internal Medicine, 2016University of Oxford School of Medicine
Medical Education, BM BCh, 2010Board Certifications
Interventional Cardiology
American Board of Internal Medicine, 2020Cardiovascular Disease
American Board of Internal Medicine, 2019Internal Medicine
American Board of Internal Medicine, 2015Insurance
- 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, 31 reviewsThe 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.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/13/2025
Great doctor and person. All physicians should rise to this level.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/6/2025
Excellent
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/21/2025
Excellent
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/9/2025
Dr. Rahman helped save my life. Does not get better than that.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/9/2025
Very understanding took his time and he had patience and explained everything wonderfully
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/17/2024
Well, satisfied
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/19/2024
Courteous, caring, very knowledgeable & patient regarding my questions
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/14/2024
Dr. Rahman is great. He is knowledgeable and listened to my concerns.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/14/2024
Explain about my current health conditions and ask me to do some exercises.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed 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 starsReviewed on 9/17/2024
He answered my questions and explained the next step. Put me at ease about my concerns.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed 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 starsReviewed 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 starsReviewed 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 starsReviewed 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 starsReviewed on 7/25/2024
Knowledgeable, compassionate, and caring.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/11/2024
He explained the surgery clearly
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/27/2024
Dr was excellent.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/27/2024
Excellent.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed 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 starsReviewed 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 starsReviewed 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 starsReviewed on 5/14/2024
[ ] was great. Knowledgeable and helpful. Explained everything in a way that we could understand. Period.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/14/2024
Carrying & knowledgeable.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed 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 starsReviewed on 5/2/2024
Very skilled at explaining procedure. Pleasant matter
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/25/2024
Dr. Rahman is very compassionate, honest, and thorough when presenting me with my medical plan options.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed 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 starsReviewed on 4/16/2024
Very pleased about my provider care
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/16/2024
Very knowledgeable.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed 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.