Farhood Farjah, MD, MPH, FACS
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Farhood Farjah, MD, MPH, FACS
Medical Specialties
- Airway and esophageal endoscopy
- Chest wall tumor
- Epidemiology
- Esophageal cancer care
- Esophageal surgery
- General surgery
- Lung cancer
- Mesothelioma cancer care
- Pulmonary and respiratory disease care
- Thoracic surgery
- Robotic surgery
Locations
Thoracic Surgery Clinic at UW Medical Center - Montlake
Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center at UW Medical Center - Montlake
Languages
- English
- Farsi
Patient Ratings and Reviews
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Dr, Farjah clearly explains the options, fully answers my questions and is always collaborative in making decisions. I so appreciate his professionalism and his interpersonal skills. I feel lucky to have him as my doctor.
Dr Farjah was amazing! Very grateful for his willingness to thoroughly explain!
There are inadequate superlatives to describe Dr. Farjah's care. He was amazing. Super kind, approachable with questions, anticipatory guidance was spot on. He looked at my images and knew my history before coming into my room. He interacted with EPIC and the computer only when he needed to put in an order or check for a result [...] He was outstanding in every way. Thank you, Dr. F., [...]
Dr Farjah is always on time, friendly and warm and very eager to explain all scams and relevant medical info. He's empathetic and easy to talk to and I always feel informed
My encounter with this Physician was excellent.
Outstanding physician
Dr Farjah was proactive in discussing questions and concerns I might have. He's very kind, funny, and I choose him by what I read about online. I know he's going to take care of me.
I feel privileged to have Dr Farjah as my doctor!
[...], the nurse, was so friendly and kind. Dr Farjah was well informed about my condition and very supportive with my treatment.
Dr. Farjah was wonderful
Most thorough explanations by a physician yet! So impressed by Dr. Farhoud! I left feeling completely informed.
Dr Farjah excels in all categories.
All of the people who work at UWFH have deeply moved me. Their kindness and upbeat attitude is level 10 out of 10. I feel blessed to be able to have Dr Farjah in my corner.
Dr Farjah is amazing. Great job
Excellent bedside manor' was very professional and clearly stated his suggested solution for my problem. He also offered another treatment method and facilitated my scheduling of that appointment.
Dr was very clear explaining the procedure
Best consultation I have ever had. This Dr should be a teacher!
Dr. Farjah is very thorough in sharing health considerations, is never condescending, listens to my responses and provides feedback. I so appreciate his interpersonal skills, thoroughness in sharing medical explanations and collaborative approach.
Dr. Farjah explained diagnosis extensively & easy to understand.
If I could give our experience with Dr Farjah a rating beyond 5 it would be a 10 out of 10. He is excellent at thorough explanations in a very understandable way.
If my condition worsens at some point I will definitely call Dr. Farjah's office! I would definitely recommend him to anyone needing his services! He made me comfortable and well informed by the end of our conversation. Thank you very much!!
Dr. Farjah and his nursing staff are all excellent
Dr. Farjah has consistently been the best communication doctor I have ever visited.
Dr. Farjah was well prepared for the appointment, having reviewed the scans and notes. His assessment differed with the tumor boards and he was thorough in his explanations and possible approaches to treatment. Our discussion was collaborative in that my questions were answered completely.
Dr. Farjah was one of the kindest, informative, knowledgeable physicians we have encountered. He was patient and addressed our every concern and question, while telling a couple they were dealing with cancer and guiding them through the process.
I would recommend this doctor and this facility anyone asking and i've done so. I have absolute confidence in Dr.Farjah.And I feel confident that he gets me that he's honest with me that he's giving me the best advice he could possibly give me from his experience
This provider was kind and caring. He puts the "care" back in healthcare.
Dr. Farjah is superb in every way and I'm fortunate to be under his watchful and thoughtful care.
Dr. Farjah took a great deal of time explaining my upcoming procedure. He was personable, kind, knowledgeable, and had a good sense of humor. I feel I will receive excellent care from him.
He's a great doctor
As I said before Dr Farrah is an excellent surgeon and takes time to talk with you without making feel rush
Dr. Farjah is an excellent listener, communicator, and educator. Additionally, he's very approachable and personable. I come away from every appointment completely updated, fully apprised of anything relevant to my condition, and with all of my questions answered.
Dr. Fahood was excellent. My husband and patient advocate (sis-in-law) were impressed with all that he covered. He answered ALL of our questions. Our spirits were uplifted, because of the knowledge we gained due to Dr. Fahood explaining it all thoroughly. I felt much, much better than I had ever felt since early diagnosis.
Dr. Farjah is the absolute best. I couldn't have hoped for a better surgeon and physician.
Dr Farjah was wonderful!
There are not enough positive adjectives to describe Dr. Farjah. I feel extraordinarily fortunate to have him as my surgeon and handling my care.
Very impressed with Dr. Farjah! He was engaged, very detailed in his explanations, and generous with his time in answering all of my questions.
About Farhood Farjah
Dr. Farjah is a thoracic surgeon, scientist, and educator at the University of Washington. He has advanced training in thoracic oncology and minimally-invasive surgery from Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center. Farhood is currently a Professor of Surgery at the University of Washington, an Endowed Chair in Lung Cancer Research, and the Associate Medical Director for the Surgical Outcomes Research Center.
Dr. Farjah believes that, “Patients seek out specialists for a variety of reasons—symptoms, a diagnosis, a cure, advice on further testing, a first, second, or even third opinion, specialized treatment, follow-up care, palliative care, and hope. I am committed to understanding patients’ goals and helping them achieve their goals.” He has expertise is in multi-disciplinary management of lung and esophageal cancer, thymoma, mesothelioma, and rare tumors of the chest such as sarcoma; complex benign esophageal disease; thoracoscopic and robotic surgery; and advanced diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopy. In addition to caring for individuals, Dr. Farjah has helped lead a population health approach to promoting lung cancer screening among eligible primary care patients within UW Medicine. National organizations—including the Society of Thoracic Surgeons, American College of Chest Physicians, National Comprehensive Cancer Network, and the National Lung Cancer Roundtable—recognized his clinical expertise and invited him to serve on a number of leadership and practice guideline committees.
Dr. Farjah participates in clinical research because he "want(s) to do work that will benefit people that (he) will never meet.” The National Cancer Institute awarded him a $1.9 million grant to lead a multi-institutional team to better understand how intensely to evaluate individuals with incidentally (not screen) detected lung nodules. He has also received funding from the CHEST Foundation and the Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute. His research aims to find the best diagnostic and treatment options for patients, develop and validate tools used by clinicians to make better decisions, and help health system leaders and other stakeholders make informed policy decisions based on scientific evidence. In addition to leading these research efforts, he is committed to mentoring the next generation of clinician-scientists and surgeon leaders through his role as the Associate Medical Director of the Surgical Outcomes Research Center. Dr. Farjah also serves on the editorial boards for CHEST, Annals of Thoracic Surgery, and the Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery.
Personal Interests
Dr. Farjah loves trying out new restaurants as well as spending time with family, friends, and his pets. He enjoys cooking and grilling. Dr. Farjah used to play in a high school rock band and had both a mullet and an American-made neck-through-body Jackson Randy Rhoads Flying V guitar!
Education and Training
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Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer CenterFellowship, 2012, Cardiothoracic SurgeryUW - Dept. of General SurgeryResidency, 2010, General SurgeryUW - Dept. of General SurgeryFellowship, 2008UW - School of Public Health