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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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
He's a great doctor
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.
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.
[...] It was such an easy flow and doctor was very informative. I felt he respected my intelligence and was very informative. He clearly discussed all issues and options.
The Doctor was very through explaining my situation for surgery. Was very nice and professional in explaining everything to me and my husband. His nurse assistant was kind and through, also. Overall was a good experience.
The Doctor was the best [...]
[...] Dr. Farjah -- made this difficult visit manageable and understandable, treated me with respect and dignity, and were caring professionals. [...]
Dr.Farjah,I couldn't ask for anyone that relates to me better than he does. And I expect he does that for everyone I just have a sneaking feeling he takes the time and makes the time to answer all your questions and understand your concerns. [...]
[...] and Dr. FARHOD FARJAH are exceptional.
Dr. Farjah and his assistant [...] are both excellent staff.
Dr Farjah has always been very candid in his remarks concerning the need for Monitoring my condition. I understand and agree with him 100%
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 an Associate Professor of Surgery, 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, SurgeryUW - Dept. of General SurgeryFellowship, 2008UW - School of Public Health