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Dr. Tarek Abou-Ghazala, MD

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Specializes in: Interventional Cardiology and Adult Cardiology

University of Damascus Faculty of Medicine

Professional interests include: hypertension (high blood pressure), heart problems

12330 Pinecrest Road Suite 125
Reston, VA 20191

(703) 822-5250

Dr. Tarek Abou-Ghazala, MD is an interventional cardiologist in Reston, VA specializing in interventional cardiology and adult cardiology. He graduated from University of Damascus Faculty of Medicine. Dr. Tarek Abou-Ghazala, MD is affiliated with Inova Fairfax Hospital, Inova, Inova Loudoun Hospital, Inova Fair Oaks Hospital, HCA Virginia, NORTHERN VIRGINIA COMMUNITY HOSPITAL, LLC, Reston Hospital Center StoneSprings Hospital Center, CENTRA MEDICAL GROUP LLC and RESTON HOSPITAL CENTER LLC.

Office Locations

Address:

12330 Pinecrest Road Suite 125
Reston, VA 20191

Some issues Dr. Tarek Abou-Ghazala, MD can help you with:

Heart Problems

The heart is one of the most important organs in the body. This smooth muscle expands and contracts rhythmically an entire lifetime, pumping blood to the lungs and then to every other cell in the body. When heart problems occur, it becomes difficult for the body to get the nutrients and oxygen it needs via the blood. So while there are a variety of illnesses and disorders that affect the heart, most of them cause weakness, exhaustion and shortness of breath. The most common heart conditions include heart disease, angina, arrhythmia, and valve disorders.

Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States for both men and women. This includes coronary artery disease, heart attacks, congestive heart failure, and congenital heart disease. Some conditions, such as genetics, cannot be controlled. But there are many other things one can do to lower their risk for heart disease. Controlling high blood pressure and cholesterol levels, reducing or stopping smoking, exercising more and losing weight if needed, and eating a diet low in sodium can all protect the heart.

Angina is a squeezing type of chest pain that happens when the muscles around the heart don't get enough oxygen. It can be regular or infrequent. Usually, angina is caused by coronary heart disease. However, not all chest pain is angina. Chest pain can also be caused by a lung infection or panic attack, for example, so it is important to have any sudden pain checked.

Arrhythmia is the word for when the heart beats too fast, too slow, or irregularly with skipped beats. It can feel frightening, and depending on the type it can be dangerous, but in most cases arrhythmia is not serious and can be treated. It is very common, especially in older adults.

Heart valve problems can happen in any one of the the heart's four valves that keep blood flowing where it needs to go. Babies can be born with problems in their heart valves, or valves can be damaged by infections. The valves can stiffen and become less mobile, or they can stop closing properly and 'leak' when the heart beats. Valve problems can usually be repaired surgically.

cardiac procedures	116
hospital care	160
inpatient care	160
ultrasound (sonogram)	119

**Gender**
Male	249
Female	300

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	535
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	199
From 75 to 84	136
85 and over	63
Less than 65	151

cardiac procedures	336
catheterization	19
diagnostic procedures	19
hospital care	256
inpatient care	256
minimally invasive procedures	19
ultrasound (sonogram)	319
vascular procedures	18

**Gender**
Male	401
Female	419

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	802
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	280
From 75 to 84	206
85 and over	101
Less than 65	233

cardiac procedures	112
doctor visit	154
ultrasound (sonogram)	115

**Gender**
Male	244
Female	218

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	412
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	190
From 75 to 84	142
85 and over	72
Less than 65	58

ambulatory monitoring	10
cardiac procedures	145
catheterization	10
diagnostic procedures	10
doctor visit	121
hospital care	111
inpatient care	111
minimally invasive procedures	10
nuclear scan	11
stress testing	24
ultrasound (sonogram)	113
vascular procedures	22

**Gender**
Male	113
Female	114

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	164
Black	26
Hispanic	0
Asian	22
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	89
From 75 to 84	74
85 and over	47
Less than 65	17

ambulatory monitoring	15
cardiac procedures	164
doctor visit	166
hospital care	92
inpatient care	92
nuclear scan	18
stress testing	38
ultrasound (sonogram)	111

**Gender**
Male	148
Female	167

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	211
Black	41
Hispanic	0
Asian	35
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	109
From 75 to 84	123
85 and over	50
Less than 65	33

ambulatory monitoring	14
cardiac procedures	255
doctor visit	276
hospital care	143
inpatient care	143
nuclear scan	36
stress testing	83
ultrasound (sonogram)	158

**Gender**
Male	208
Female	212

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	268
Black	44
Hispanic	33
Asian	56
Other	19
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	170
From 75 to 84	146
85 and over	68
Less than 65	36

**Gender**
Male	195
Female	218

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	272
Black	46
Hispanic	0
Asian	51
Other	28
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	196
From 75 to 84	135
85 and over	61
Less than 65	21

cardiac procedures	240
catheterization	12
diagnostic procedures	12
doctor visit	328
hospital care	45
inpatient care	45
minimally invasive procedures	12
nuclear scan	34
stress testing	74
ultrasound (sonogram)	154
vascular procedures	11

**Gender**
Male	218
Female	234

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	298
Black	41
Hispanic	19
Asian	65
Other	29
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	196
From 75 to 84	164
85 and over	69
Less than 65	23

cardiac procedures	222
doctor visit	355
hospital care	52
inpatient care	52
nuclear scan	15
stress testing	31
ultrasound (sonogram)	192

**Gender**
Male	228
Female	265

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	339
Black	38
Hispanic	29
Asian	60
Other	27
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	215
From 75 to 84	165
85 and over	87
Less than 65	26

cardiac procedures	297
doctor visit	447
hospital care	58
inpatient care	58
nuclear scan	34
stress testing	74
ultrasound (sonogram)	236
vascular procedures	10

**Gender**
Male	286
Female	336

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	419
Black	47
Hispanic	26
Asian	77
Other	53
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	249
From 75 to 84	218
85 and over	126
Less than 65	29

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Tarek Abou-Ghazala, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Tarek Abou-Ghazala, MD treated as an interventional cardiologist in Reston, VA were cardiac procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), hospital care and inpatient care.

ambulatory monitoring	13
cardiac procedures	217
catheterization	13
diagnostic procedures	13
doctor visit	279
hospital care	114
inpatient care	114
minimally invasive procedures	13
nuclear scan	26
stress testing	57
ultrasound (sonogram)	169
vascular procedures	16

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Tarek Abou-Ghazala, MD.

**Gender**
Male	229
Female	248

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	28
Asian / Pacific Islander	36
Non-Hispanic White	372
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	10
Other	15

**Age**
85 and over	74
75 to 84	150
Less than 65	62
65 to 74	189

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Tarek Abou-Ghazala, MD From 2013 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Tarek Abou-Ghazala, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	71
Stroke	15
Ischemic Heart Disease	60
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	44
Asthma	14
Osteoporosis	9
Heart Failure	42
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	24
Diabetes	41
Atrial Fibrillation	24
Dementia	18
Cancer	12

Education & Training

Dr. Tarek Abou-Ghazala, MD graduated from University of Damascus Faculty of Medicine. He completed residency at Cleveland Clinic. He has a state license in Maryland.

Medical School: University of Damascus Faculty of Medicine

Residency: Cleveland Clinic (1996)

Licensed In: Maryland

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Tarek Abou-Ghazala, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Inova Fairfax Hospital

Inova

Inova Loudoun Hospital

Inova Fair Oaks Hospital

HCA Virginia

NORTHERN VIRGINIA COMMUNITY HOSPITAL, LLC

Reston Hospital Center StoneSprings Hospital Center

CENTRA MEDICAL GROUP LLC

RESTON HOSPITAL CENTER LLC

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Tarek Abou-Ghazala, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
ABIOMED	$554 Impella $554
Boston Scientific Corporation	$514 GENERAL ATHERECTOMY $120	GENERAL - STENTS $106	ILab $101	OPTICROSS $91	Rotablator $49	Other $47
Amgen Inc.	$484 Repatha $243	Corlanor $241
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP	$278 FARXIGA $165	BRILINTA $74	$39
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.	$226 Reveal LINQ $152	Resolute $73
Other	$2,311 XARELTO $211	Adempas $187	NEXLETOL $183	ELIQUIS $160	Setrox $139	Other $1,431

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$4,312
Education	$40
Entertainment	$15

Biography

Dr. Tarek Abou-Ghazala is a specialist in adult cardiology and interventional cardiology in Reston, VA. He is especially interested in heart problems and hypertension (high blood pressure). He attended medical school at the University of Damascus Faculty of Medicine. Dr. Abou-Ghazala's residency was performed at Cleveland Clinic. Dr. Abou-Ghazala is conversant in Arabic. He is professionally affiliated with Inova Fair Oaks Hospital, Inova Loudoun Hospital, and HCA Virginia.