Saira Aslam, MD, MHA, FACC, FACHE

Doer
DISC Type : ds

Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer at MedStar Washington Hospital Center

Potomac, Maryland, United States

Overview

Dr. Saira Aslam is the Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer at MedStar Washington Hospital Center. A board-certified cardiologist with an extensive background in military healthcare, she previously served as COO at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center and Fort Belvoir Community Hospital. She earned her MD at Uniformed Services University.

Dr. Aslam is committed to community wellness, serving on the board of the American Heart Associations Greater Washington Region and participating in local health initiatives. She frequently emphasizes team-based leadership and is passionate about supporting female physician leaders.

A decorated Navy veteran, her military awards include the Defense Meritorious Service Medal and Joint Service Commendation Medal.

Personality Overview

Strategic Planner

Long-term Focused

Fast-paced

They might take some time to make their mind up but once they do, they don't change it easily.  They are very professional in their approach and can weigh multiple perspectives together. They exhibit a rare combination of being result-oriented but patient at the same time.

Topics They Care About

Healthcare Operations
As COO of a major hospital and former COO in the Defense Health Agency, she has deep expertise in managing complex healthcare systems, focusing on safety, quality, and efficiency.
Physician Leadership
An MD herself, she holds a top executive role and actively supports other female physician leaders, demonstrating a commitment to clinical leadership development.
Team-Centric Culture
Her communications frequently highlight the importance of teamwork, using phrases like "One Team, One Mission" and celebrating her operations leadership team's collective efforts.

Media Appearances

Saira Aslam, MD, MHA, FACC, FACHE – Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, MedStar Washington Hospital Center. Featured in MedStar Health

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Work History

9-2023
Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer at MedStar Washington Hospital Center
9-2022 - 7-2023
Interim Chief of Staff (COO) at Defense Health Agency National Capital Region Market
7-2020 - 7-2022
Chief Of Staff at Fort Belvoir Community Hospital
7-2017 - 6-2020
Medicine Market Service Lead at National Capital Region Medical Directorate
7-2017 - 6-2020
Director for Medical Services at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center

Education

1994 - 1998
Doctor of Medicine - MD from Uniformed Services University
Masters in Health Administration from George Mason University

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Exp : 17 Location : Potomac, Maryland, United States Job Level : Leadership Designation : Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer at MedStar Washington Hospital Center
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Insights For Selling To Saira

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Stick to your standard pitch and qualifying script, don't try to wing it
  • Let them know of potential risks but suggest mitigation methods alongside
  • Come across as a trustworthy professional and be respectful, they usually know their game

DONT's

  • Don't go over them unless you are left with no other option
  • Don't get into pricing discussions early on, steer conversation towards proven results
  • Don't focus too much on mutual contacts or bother about other stakeholders, focus on them

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Saira is

  • Strong proof of impact and their conviction will matter the most, but they wouldn't want to act unilaterally either
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Saira

  • They will say no if they are not convinced but you will have to prompt them.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Saira move?

  • They will want to understand things well but can move fast once they have a clear picture.
  • Can Saira take some risk or not?

  • They have good risk tolerance but are likely to think it through once or twice.

You And Saira

Personality Compatibility


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