AliFarzadMD

Emergency Medicine Physician with Fellowship Training in Cardiovascular Emergencies. Core Faculty Member and Clinical Assistant Professor.

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Office
3500 Gaston Ave.
Dallas, TX 75246
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Summary

Dr. Farzad is a board-certified Emergency Medicine Physician with over a decade of clinical experience. He is the Medical Director of Quality and Emergency Cardiovascular Medicine at Baylor University Medical Center in Dallas. He is passionate about improving patient care and has been involved in various quality improvement projects.

Dr. Farzad completed his Emergency Medicine Residency at the University of Maryland/Shock Trauma training program in Baltimore, Maryland. He subsequently completed a fellowship in Cardiovascular Emergencies at the University of Maryland School of Medicine before relocating to Dallas.

Dr. Farzad is a dedicated teacher who provides high-quality education to medical students and residents. He is a Clinical Assistant Professor for the Texas A&M College of Medicine and a Core Faculty member for the BUMC EM residency program. He is currently the Associate Editor for the Cardiovascular Section of CorePendium, a state-of-the-art online Emergency Medicine textbook in which he has made contributions to over 25 chapters. He is also the primary editor for ECGWeekly.com, a popular online ECG educational resource with international viewership.

ECG Weekly - Emergency ECG Educational Blog

Editor @ ecgweekly.com, an online ECG education platform that provides concise and up-to-date clinical education on emergency electrocardiography (ECG).

Education & Training

University of TexasNaveen Jindal School of Management, Healthcare Leadership & Management for Physicians, 2015 - 2015
University of Maryland School of MedicineFellowship, Cardiovascular Emergencies, 2013 - 2014
University of MarylandResidency, Emergency Medicine, 2010 - 2013
St. George's University School of MedicineClass of 2010
University of California, IrvineBS, Biological Sciences, Psychology, Philosophy, 2001 - 2005

Certifications & Licensure

TX State Medical License 2014 - 2024
MD State Medical License 2010 - 2014
American Board of Emergency Medicine Emergency Medicine

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

Outstanding Dedication to Cardiovascular Care and Education Award Baylor University Medical Center, Department of Emergency Medicine, 2022
Section Editor of the Year Award Corependium EM Online Textbook, Cardiovascular Disorders, 2021
Impactful Poster Presentations (2nd Place) IES 9th Annual Quality Summit, 2021
Emergency Medicine Physician of the Month (September) Baylor University Medical Center, 2020
Emergency Medicine Physician of the Month (July) Baylor University Medical Center, 2018
Emergency Physician of the Month (March & September) Baylor University Medical Center, 2017
John Marx Quality Award Integrative Emergency Services - Annual Quality Summit, 2017
1st Place - Top Research Poster Presentation IES Annual Quality Summit, 2017
Emergency Physician of the Month (February & March) Baylor University Medical Center, 2016
Emergency Physician of the Month (April & October) Baylor University Medical Center, 2015
Mission Statement Award University of Maryland Medical Center, 2013
Top Research Presentation Award Davidge Hall, University of Maryland School of Medicine, 2013
Great Clinical Stories Honoree R Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center, 2012
Certificate of Appreciation AAEM Resident and Student Association, 2012
Golden Key International Honors Society Inductee 2003
Scholarship University of California, Irvine Foundation, 2003
Dean's Honor List Award University of California, Irvine, 2001
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Publications & Presentations

PubMed

2 citations
Effectiveness of an algorithm-based care pathway for patients with non-valvular atrial fibrillation presenting to the emergency department.
Andrew Masica, Rachel Brown, Ali Farzad, John S Garrett, Kevin Wheelan, Hoa L Nguyen, Gerald O Ogola, Rustam Kudyakov, Brandy McDonald, Bethany Boyd, Avani Patel, Crai...> ;Journal of the American College of Emergency Physicians Open. 2022 Feb 1
Spontaneous coronary artery dissection and acute myocardial infarction in women.
Ali Farzad, William Giesing, Cara Norvell, John S Garrett, Carlos Velasco> ;Proceedings. 2022 Jan 1
2 citations
Initiation of the ABCD3-I algorithm for expediated evaluation of transient ischemic attack patients in an emergency department
Robert T. Dahlquist, Joseph M. Young, Karina Reyner, Ali Farzad, Richard B. Moleno, Gautami Gandham, Amy F. Ho, Hao Wang> ;The American Journal of Emergency Medicine. 2020 Apr 1
9 citations
Evaluation of Spodick's Sign and Other Electrocardiographic Findings as Indicators of STEMI and Pericarditis.
Michael D. Witting, Kami M. Hu, Aaron A. Westreich, Semhar Z. Tewelde, Ali Farzad, Amal Mattu> ;The Journal of Emergency Medicine. 2020 Mar 25
4 citations
Standardized Reporting System Use During Handoffs Reduces Patient Length of Stay in the Emergency Department.
Robert T. Dahlquist, Karina Reyner, Richard D. Robinson, Ali Farzad, Jessica Laureano-Phillips, John S. Garrett, Joseph M. Young, Nestor R. Zenarosa, Hao Wang> ;Journal of Clinical Medicine Research. 2018 Mar 16
10 citations
Acute Myopericardial Syndromes.
Ali Farzad, Jeffrey M. Schussler> ;Cardiology Clinics. 2018 Feb 1
12 citations
Electrical exposure risk associated with hands-on defibrillation.
Daniel L. Lemkin, Michael D. Witting, Michael G. Allison, Ali Farzad, Michael C. Bond, Mark Alan Lemkin> ;Resuscitation. 2014 Oct 1
10 citations
Emergency diagnosis of subarachnoid hemorrhage: an evidence-based debate.
Ali Farzad, Bethany Radin, Jason S. Oh, Heidi M. Teague, Brian D. Euerle, Jose V. Nable, Aisha T. Liferidge, T. Andrew Windsor, Michael D. Witting> ;The Journal of Emergency Medicine. 2013 May 1
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Journal Articles

Sedation of the mechanically ventilated patient in the emergency department
Lawner B, Farzad A, EB Medicine, EM Critical Care, 3/1/2014
Scott Weingart on Technology's Role in EM Education and Training
Farzad A, Medscape, 11/16/2012
Rob Rogers on Technology's Potential for Promotion in Academic Emergency Medicine
Farzad A, Common Sense, 3/1/2014
Haney Mallemat on Technology's Role in EM Education and Training
Farzad A, Medscape, 11/1/2013
Spotlight on Leaders in Emergency Medicine: Antoine Kazzi, MD FAAEM
Farzad A, Common Sense, 1/1/2013
Resident Journal Review: IVC_US to Measure Volume Status
Allison M, Farzad A, Wacker D, et al, Medscape, 9/18/2012
Amal Mattu on Technology's Role in EM Education and Training
Farzad A, Medscape, 9/4/2012
Resident Journal Review: IVC_US to Measure Volume Status
Allison M, Farzad A, Wacker D, et al, Common Sense, 5/1/2012
The Advancing Role of Technology in Emergency Medicine Education and Training: Interview with Amal Mattu
Farzad A, Common Sense, 5/1/2012
Technology's Role in EM Education and Training
Farzad A, Medscape, 4/10/2012
The Advancing Role of Technology in Emergency Medicine Education and Training: Interview with Mel Herbert
Farzad A, Common Sense, 1/1/2012
Resident Journal Review: Post Resuscitation Care
Boutsikaris D, Scott M, Farzad A, et al, Medscape, 12/15/2011
Resident Journal Review: Post Resuscitation Care
Boutsikaris D, Scott M, Farzad A, et al, Common Sense, 1/1/2011
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Books/Book Chapters

AFEM Handbook of Acute and Emergency Care
Chapter: Chapter 86: Electrical and lightening injuries
Farzad AEditors: Wallis LA, Reynolds TA.Oxford2013
First Aid for the Pediatric Clerkship
Chapter: Chapter 16: Renal, gynecologic, and urinary disease
Farzad A, Ghaznawi FEditors: Stead L, Kaufman M, Waseem M.McGraw-Hill MedicalEdition 3rd,2011

Abstracts/Posters

Why Am I Here? A Survey of Patient Knowledge on their Care in the Emergency Department (Poster Presentation)
Lehrfeld D, Farzad A, Yeh B, 16th Annual AAEM Scientific Assembly, National Conference, Las Vegas, NV, 1/1/2010

Lectures

Some Killer Cardiac Cases from Last Night!
The Hilton BWI Hotel, Baltimore MD - 4/1/2014
Management of Acute Coronary Syndrome & Bradydysrhythmias
3/1/2014
Introduction to ICU Echocardiography STS University Course
Orlando World Center Marriott Hotel, Orlando FL - 1/1/2014
The Art of Electrocardiographic Infarct Localization
11/1/2013
Bedside Echocardiography and Ultrasound Guided Procedures
Omni Shoreham Hotel, Washington DC - 10/1/2013
Echocardiography in Acute Care Workshop
10/1/2013
Hands-on Defibrillation: Rescuer-Received Dose During a Human Cadaver Simulation
7/1/2013
Pediatric and Geriatric Pitfalls in Urgent Care Emergencies
7/1/2013
Post-poisoning arrest: what the emergency physician must know!
11/1/2012
Simulation Case Presentation: Pediatric Myocarditis
10/1/2012
Cardiogenic Shock
6/1/2012
Challenging Cases of Cardiac Badness
11/1/2011
Case of Insidious Carcinoid Tumor
The Brooklyn Hospital Center, Brooklyn, NY - 1/1/2009
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Other

Suprasternal Notch View...a window into the Aortic Arch (Multimedia Presentation)
Farzad A, University of Maryland Department of Emergency Medicine Educational Pearls
3/1/2014
New T-wave Inversion in aVL (Multimedia Presentation)
Farzad A, University of Maryland Department of Emergency Medicine Educational Pearls
2/1/2014
Recent Negative Stress Tests in Chest Pain Bouncebacks (Multimedia Presentation)
Farzad A, University of Maryland Department of Emergency Medicine Educational Pearls
2/1/2014
Origin of premature ventricular beats (Multimedia Presentation)
Farzad A, University of Maryland Department of Emergency Medicine Educational Pearls
1/1/2014
Extremely Fast & Wide Complex Tachycardia (Multimedia Presentation)
Farzad A, University of Maryland Department of Emergency Medicine Educational Pearls
1/1/2014
The HEART Score for ED patients with Chest Pain (Multimedia Presentation)
Farzad A, University of Maryland Department of Emergency Medicine Educational Pearls
12/1/2013
How to measure ST-segment elevation (Multimedia Presentation)
Farzad A, University of Maryland Department of Emergency Medicine Educational Pearls
12/1/2013
Diagnosis of STEMI in LBBB (Multimedia Presentation)
Farzad A, University of Maryland Department of Emergency Medicine Educational Pearls
11/1/2013
Too early to give hypothermia the cold shoulder (Multimedia Presentation)
Farzad A, University of Maryland Department of Emergency Medicine Educational Pearls
11/1/2013
Management of asymptomatic markedly elevated blood pressure in the ED (Multimedia Presentation)
Farzad A, Mattu A, EMCast podcast. Emedhome
10/1/2013
Low Voltage ECG Differential (Multimedia Presentation)
Farzad A, University of Maryland Department of Emergency Medicine Educational Pearls
10/1/2013
Marked First Degree AV Block (Multimedia Presentation)
Farzad A, University of Maryland Department of Emergency Medicine Educational Pearls
10/1/2013
Asymptomatic markedly elevated blood pressure in the ED (Multimedia Presentation)
Farzad A, University of Maryland Department of Emergency Medicine Educational Pearls
9/1/2013
Colchicine for treatment of acute pericarditis (Multimedia Presentation)
Farzad A, University of Maryland Department of Emergency Medicine Educational Pearls
9/1/2013
Salvage PCI and ECMO for shock refractory ventricular fibrillation in STEMI (Multimedia Presentation)
Farzad A, University of Maryland Department of Emergency Medicine Educational Pearls
9/1/2013
Visual Diagnosis: Massive subcutaneous emphysema (Multimedia Presentation)
Farzad A, Mallemat H, University of Maryland Department of Emergency Medicine Educational Pearls
5/1/2013
Visual Diagnosis: Poor specificity of free air on chest X-ray (Multimedia Presentation)
Farzad A, Mallemat H, University of Maryland Department of Emergency Medicine Educational Pearls
3/1/2013
Visual Diagnosis: Pleural effusion and ascites on bedside ultrasound (Multimedia Presentation)
Farzad A, Mallemat H, University of Maryland Department of Emergency Medicine Educational Pearls
3/1/2013
Visual Diagnosis: Deep sulcus sign (Multimedia Presentation)
Farzad A, Mallemat H, University of Maryland Department of Emergency Medicine Educational Pearls
10/1/2012
Visual Diagnosis: Non-cardiogenic pulmonary edema (Multimedia Presentation)
Farzad A, Mallemat H, University of Maryland Department of Emergency Medicine Educational Pearls
9/1/2012
Visual Diagnosis: Staghorn calculi (Multimedia Presentation)
Farzad A, Mallemat H, University of Maryland Department of Emergency Medicine Educational Pearls
9/1/2012
Visual Diagnosis: Rectus sheath hematoma (Multimedia Presentation)
Farzad A, Mallemat H, University of Maryland Department of Emergency Medicine Educational Pearls
9/1/2012
Subarachnoid hemorrhage workup
Farzad A, Mattu A, Witting M. Windsor A, Nable JV, Emedhome EMCast podcast
3/1/2011
Back pain emergencies: Errors and Myths
Farzad A, Mattu A, EMCast Podcast hosted by Dr. Amal Mattu
11/1/2010
Disparities in Healthcare. Czech nationally broadcast news, 15-minute live segment
Stransky MJ, Farzad A, CTV Channel 1
Prague, Czech Republic Republic - 7/1/2007
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Authored Content

CorePendium Author & Section Editor (Cardiovascular Disorders)July 2019

Press Mentions

IES’ 4th Annual Quality Summit Draws More Than 300 Healthcare Leaders to Discuss Innovation and Patient Safety in Emergency MedicineFebruary 21st, 2017