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Hassan Tetteh, MD, Thoracic Surgery, Fairfax, VA, Walter Reed National Military Medical Center

HassanATettehMDMBA FACS FAMIA

Thoracic Surgery Fairfax, VA

Cardiopulmonary Transplantation, Trauma Surgery & Surgical Critical Care, Cardiovascular Surgery

Associate Professor of Surgery, Uniformed Services University

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Summary

  • Dr. Tetteh is an experienced Physician Executive and Thoracic Surgeon. Tetteh is triple-board certified in general surgery, thoracic surgery, and clinical informatics. He is a Certified Professional in Healthcare Information and Management Systems and an expert in heart health, heart and lung transplantation, informatics, and compassionate health care delivery. He is a Navy veteran and author.

Education & Training

  • Johns Hopkins University
    Johns Hopkins UniversityMBA, 2009 - 2011
  • Brigham and Women's Hospital/Children's Hospital
    Brigham and Women's Hospital/Children's HospitalCardiac Surgery, 2008 - 2009
  • Harvard Kennedy School of Government
    Harvard Kennedy School of GovernmentMPA, 2008 - 2009
  • University of Minnesota
    University of MinnesotaFellowship, Cardiovascular Disease, 2005 - 2008
  • SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University
    SUNY Downstate Health Sciences UniversityChief Residency, Surgery, 2002 - 2003
  • SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University
    SUNY Downstate Health Sciences UniversityResidency, Surgery, 1998 - 2002
  • State University of New York Downstate Medical Center College of Medicine
    State University of New York Downstate Medical Center College of MedicineClass of 1998

Certifications & Licensure

  • MD State Medical License
    MD State Medical License 2009 - 2025
  • NY State Medical License
    NY State Medical License 2000 - 2024
  • DC State Medical License
    DC State Medical License 2010 - 2024
  • VA State Medical License
    VA State Medical License 2009 - 2024
  • MN State Medical License
    MN State Medical License 2007 - 2013
  • WA State Medical License
    WA State Medical License 2003 - 2004
  • American Board of Preventive Medicine Clinical Informatics
  • American Board of Surgery Surgery
  • American Board of Thoracic Surgery Thoracic and Cardiac Surgery
  • American College of Healthcare ExecutivesHealthcare Management
  • HIMSSCertified Professional in Healthcare Information and Management Systems (CPHIMS)

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Humanitarian of the Year Award Determined to Educate, 2023
  • Alpha Omega Alpha (AOA)
  • Alley Sheridan Award Thoracic Surgery Foundation for Research and Education, 2007
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Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Specialized Thoracic Adapted Recovery Model for Thoracic Organ Recovery: a 15-Year Review  
    H.A. Tetteh, P. Brandenhoff, R.S. Higgins, Transplantation Proceedings, 3/12/2023

Books/Book Chapters

Authored Content

  • Specialized Thoracic Adapted Recovery Model for Thoracic Organ Recovery: a 15-Year ReviewMarch 2023

Press Mentions

  • AATS 2022: Sharing Our Victories
    AATS 2022: Sharing Our VictoriesMay 23rd, 2022
  • Dr. Hassan a. Tetteh Expands Book Series with “The Art of Human Care with AI”
    Dr. Hassan a. Tetteh Expands Book Series with “The Art of Human Care with AI”August 17th, 2021
  • Dr. Hassan A. Tetteh Speaks at the AORN Global Surgical Conference & Expo in Orlando on August 8
    Dr. Hassan A. Tetteh Speaks at the AORN Global Surgical Conference & Expo in Orlando on August 8July 26th, 2021
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Grant Support

  • Health Policy FellowshipRobert Wood Johnson Foundation2012–2014

Committees

  • Informatics Officer, Informatics Committee Chair, Society of Black Academic Surgeons, Informatics Committee 2014 - Present
  • Member, Society of Thoracic Surgeons, Workforce on Practice Management 2010 - 2016

Professional Memberships

Hospital Affiliations

Industry Relationships

  • Founder and CEO, Human Care TechnologiesHumanCare Technologies™ empowers healthcare organizations with innovative data and technology solutions, enabling them to provide exceptional service and improve patient outcomes.2023 - Present