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 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.
The doctor is a great professional, very attentive and he listened to my doubts and gave me recommendations, the truth is that he is one of the best who has treated me, and I have seen many doctors, thanks to him I am alive. I will recommend this doctor to all my friends who need it.
I was so impressed by Dr. Farjah. He spent considerable time with us in discussing an upcoming surgery and answering our questions. We are so grateful for the care that he is taking in this situation. It was a truly confidence producing discussion!
Dr Farjah was very informed about my condition, he shared in a way I could understand, thoroughly and listened and responded flawlessly. We were clear when the appointment was complete about the medical situation facing my body and grateful for having selected him. Thank you
Nothing was bad. The Dr was a great Dr. Very helpful. Very caring.
So knowledgeable and respectful. Cared about answering all my questions. Involved me in decisions. It is wonderful to have such a great doc.
*Dr. Farjah is exceptional in every regard. I am grateful he is handling my care.
Would highly recommend Dr Farrah
The doctor explained everything in detail. He listened to all my questions. I felt more at ease about having this surgery after talking with him.
Awesome smart person
The doctor was amazing and explained everything, answered all our questions. He took a lot of time going into depth on the upcoming surgery. I did not feel rushed. He did not seem to be in a hurry to leave and I really felt that he spent a lot of time making sure we understood everything.
Dr. Farjah was great. [...]
Dr. Farjah's approach to explaining from his perspective/expertise the options I have was very much appreciated. It gave me great confidence about moving ahead with care at UW.
Dr. Farjah's explanations and discussions about my condition raised my confidence level in him.
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