Atrial Fibrillation Services - Profile
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Niv Ad, MD
2921 Telestar Court
Falls Church, Virginia 22042
703-280-5858 ext 1031
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Atrial Fibrillation Procedures
- Full Cox-Maze procedure done minimally invasively
- Pulmonary vein isolation on the beathing heart
About
Niv Ad, MD, the Chief of Cardiac surgery at the Inova Heart and Vascular Institute, is an internationally recognized expert in minimally invasive open heart procedures and surgical ablation of atrial fibrillation. Trained by Dr. James Cox, who created the Maze in 1987, Dr. Ad has performed hundreds of surgical ablation procedures to include the full Cox-Maze procedure and limited beating heart ablations.
Dr. Ad not only uses the most modern technology available but also works closely with the electrophysiology team at the Institute to ensure that each patient is evaluated by a team of experts who collaborate to determine the best treatment options for every individual. For patients who undergo surgery, Dr. Ad offers all types of surgical ablations (full Maze procedure and its modifications) using either minimally invasive techniques or through a traditional mid-sternotomy incision.
In addition to his expertise in the operating room, Dr. Ad performs clinical and basic research and has published extensively on atrial fibrillation in the top-ranked peer reviewed journals. Currently and during the past five years, Dr. Ad has served on the faculty of many national and international conferences for atrial fibrillation.
At the Inova Heart and Vascular Institute at Inova Fairfax Hospital, Dr. Ad and his team also offer a unique and extensive follow-up program which includes tracking of the medical progress and quality of life of the patients to ensure the success of the procedure.
To learn more, visit Dr. Ad's web site
Education:
Sackler Faculty of Medicine, Tel Aviv University
Post Graduate Training:
Residencies:
Resident, Tel Aviv Medical Center, General Surgery
Resident, Rabin Medical Center, Cardiothoracic Surgery/Anesthesia/Vascular Surgery
Fellowship:
Georgetown Medical Center, Thoracic/Cardiovascular Surgery
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