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Samir Fakhry, MD, General Surgery, Nashville, TN

Samir M Fakhry MD

Trauma Surgery & Surgical Critical Care


Vice President and Head, Center for Trauma and Acute Care Surgery Research, HCA Healthcare Nashville TN

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  • One Park PlazaBldg 2, 3rd FloorNashville, TN 37203

  • Phone+1 615-295-6844

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Summary

  • Samir Fakhry, MD, is a general surgeon based in Nashville, TN, with subspecialties in trauma surgery and surgical critical care. He completed his medical education at the American University of Beirut Faculty of Medicine, followed by a residency in surgery and a fellowship in surgical critical care at the University of North Carolina Hospitals. Dr. Fakhry has served as Professor of Surgery at MUSC, Chief of Trauma Services at Inova Fairfax Hospital, Surgical ICU Director at UNC Chapel Hill and Chief of Trauma at George Washington University Hospital. He is currently VP and Head, Center for Trauma and Acute Care Surgery Research, HCA Healthcare in Nashville. TN. His research focuses on trauma and surgical critical care, and he has authored numerous publications in reputable journals. He has contributed to clinical trials in critical care excellence in sepsis and trauma and is recognized as a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons and a member of the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society.

Education & Training

  • University of North Carolina Hospitals
    University of North Carolina HospitalsResidency, Surgery, 1982 - 1987
  • American University of Beirut Faculty of Medicine
    American University of Beirut Faculty of MedicineClass of 1981
  • University of North Carolina Hospitals
    University of North Carolina HospitalsFellowship, Surgical Critical Care

Certifications & Licensure

  • NC State Medical License
    NC State Medical License 2021 - 2027
  • SC State Medical License
    SC State Medical License 2009 - 2027
  • DC State Medical License
    DC State Medical License 1988 - 2026
  • VA State Medical License
    VA State Medical License 1984 - 2026
  • Surgery
    American Board of Surgery Surgery
  • Surgical Critical Care
    American Board of Surgery Surgical Critical Care

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • AOA Alpha Omega Alpha
  • CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification Beacon Oncology 2014 Certified Module, Epic Systems Corporation, 2016
  • CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification EpicCare Ambulatory 2014 Certified EHR Suite, Epic Systems Corporation, 2016

Clinical Trials

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Press Mentions

  • Appendectomy or Antibiotics? Large Trial Helps Decision-Making
    Appendectomy or Antibiotics? Large Trial Helps Decision-MakingJanuary 19th, 2022
  • Bedside Manner Even More Important for Hospital Patients Admitted via the ER
    Bedside Manner Even More Important for Hospital Patients Admitted via the ERJanuary 29th, 2021

Grant Support

  • Critical Care Excellence In Sepsis And Trauma (CREST)National Center On Minority Health And Health Disparities2009–2010

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