Farouc Amin Jaffer, MD, PhD

Farouc Amin Jaffer, MD, PhD

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4.911765 average rating from 68 patient reviews

Specialties

Affiliation

Mass General Brigham

Provider Locations

  • Boston, MA

Dr. Farouc Jaffer graduated from Stanford University in 1990 with a B.S. in Mathematical and Computational Sciences, and received an MD and PhD in Biophysics from the University of Pennsylvania of Medicine in 1996. He completed a residency in internal medicine at the Brigham and Women's Hospital, followed by a fellowship in cardiovascular medicine and interventional cardiology at Massachusetts General Hospital. In 2003, he joined the Cardiology Division as faculty.

Dr. Jaffer is currently a Professor of Medicine at Harvard Medical School. He is the Director of Coronary Intervention and the Director of the Chronic Total Occlusion (CTO) PCI Program and CTO PCI Fellowship Program at Massachusetts General Hospital. The MGH is a leading center for treating highly complex coronary blockages, such as CTOs. Many patients without options have successfully underwent CTO PCI, and have experienced meaningful reductions in angina (chest pain) and shortness of breath.

Dr. Jaffer is also a Principal Investigator in the MGH Cardiovascular Research Center where his NIH-funded laboratory develops novel molecular imaging approaches to image high-risk plaques and blood clots, to prevent heart attacks, strokes, and venous thrombosis.

Education & Training

  • Fellowship: Massachusetts General Hospital, Cardiology and Intervential Cardiology, 2003
  • Residency: Brigham and Women's Hospital, Internal Medicine, 1999
  • Medical Education: Univ of Penn/School of Medicine, 1996

Board Certifications

  • Interventional Cardiology, American Board of Internal Medicine
  • Internal Medicine, American Board of Internal Medicine
  • Cardiovascular Disease, American Board of Internal Medicine

Languages Spoken

  • English

Age Group Treated

  • Adults

Patient Feedback

4.911765 average rating from 68 reviews

  • Thank Dr Jaffer for answering all my questions and grateful for explaining things clearly, Not rushing the appointment which lasted over an hour.

    2026-08-08

  • He was very professional and did an excellent job explaining everything regarding my condition and procedure

    2026-07-30

  • Dr. Jaffer is terrific - thorough, thoughtful and compassionate.

    2026-07-27

  • I was very happy to be seen so quickly

    2026-07-23

  • Very professional answered all my concerns

    2026-07-01

  • He took the time to listen to my concerns and answered any questions I had

    2026-05-29

  • He was able to address my concerns and answer my questions

    2026-05-28

  • I was very impressed how unrushed i felt even though it was late in the day and most of the office had left. He treated me like I was the only thing that mattered

    2026-05-23

  • Dr. Jaffer is more than an expert in interventional cardiology. He has exceptional interpersonal skills that make his patients feel they are in good hands.

    2026-04-16

  • I felt respected and cared for. Thank you.

    2026-04-13

  • Dr Jaffer has a wonderful combination of empathy with depth of knowledge and technical expertise. He was attentive during our discussions and carried out a difficult PCI with success. I would recommend him to anyone needing PCI!

    2026-04-11

  • Both Dr. Jaffer and Dr. [redacted] were patient with my many questions, and both of them have helped ease understandable nervousness about my upcoming heart procedure(s). I left the office on [redacted], knowing that I will receive extremely competent care in [redacted]. I am very grateful!

    2026-03-17

  • Dr. Jaffra was extremely knowledgeable, treated me and my family with utmost respect, answered all our questions, really went in depth with anything we had concerns with, and really seemed like he cared about our concerns. Outstanding doctor.

    2026-03-20

  • He was very knowledgeable, and was able to explain the up coming procedure in a way that was easy for us to comprehend. The entire experience with him and his team to this point has been nothing short of amazing

    2026-03-04

  • After speaking to Dr I was very informed and impressed on the amount of time the Dr spent listening to my concerns.

    2026-02-28

  • Dr. Jaffer's professionalism, knowledge, and manner were beyond my expectations.

    2026-02-24

  • took the time to explain everything thoroughly, excellent physical exam. Answered all of our questions and understood our fears. Would definitely recommend him.

    2026-02-07

  • Expert brilliant

    2026-01-10

  • Best medical experience I've had in a long time

    2025-12-24

  • This person is top notch at their profession and very down to earth with patients. Very comfortable dealing with them.

    2025-11-22

  • Outstanding.

    2025-11-22

  • Very knowledgeable great communication wish to visit was a little bit longer and slower

    2025-11-10

  • Very nice and understanding of my situation

    2025-11-08

  • Best ever.

    2025-10-25

  • very professioanl and knowledgeable about my issues.

    2025-10-25

  • Extremely Detailed. Knowledgeable on my very complex medical history. Solution driven. Extremely Skilled Practitioners.

    2025-10-24

  • Primary doctor and his associate fellow doctor were very thorough and clear and looking at my situation and making a recommendation for treatment. A fully explained their plan in language that I can understand. Very professional clearly caring.

    2025-10-11

  • He was, Dr. Jaffer was outstanding. I'm just waiting for a time to see him to get my operation or inventory cardiologist done. I'd love to do it as soon as possible. Thank you.

    2025-10-10

  • Very knowledgeable

    2025-10-08

  • very helpful I qm glad I came

    2025-09-26

  • Very caring, and extremely intelligent. Spent a lot of time with me and I felt like I was his only patient.

    2025-09-24

Accepted Insurance

  • Tufts Medicare Preferred
  • Wellpoint
  • Humana
  • Medicaid ME
  • Harvard Pilgrim Health Care
  • Senior Whole Health
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  • MassHealth
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  • Medicare
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