Dr. Tariq Nayfeh is a board-certified orthopaedic surgeon and former chief of joint replacements at MedStar Harbor Hospital, specializing in complex hip and knee procedures. He holds a unique dual MD/PhD in mechanical engineering from the University of Illinois and completed his residency at Ohio State University. Patients frequently describe him as caring and a great listener.
His career path was shaped by a college powerlifting injury, which pivoted his focus from engineering to medicine. Family is a core value; his late father was a world-renowned engineer, and he and his wife have four children. He also contributes to global health by performing charity surgeries in impoverished countries.
His engineering PhD informs his surgical work, as he is actively involved in designing new medical implants and instruments.
Tariq Nayfeh
Orthopaedic Surgeon at MedStar Health
Ellicott City, Maryland, United States
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Complex Joint Replacement
An internationally recognized expert in joint replacements, he handles everything from minimally invasive procedures to the most complex revision surgeries for failed joints.
Medical Device Innovation
His PhD in Mechanical Engineering is applied to his medical practice, where he actively participates in designing new surgical implants and instruments.
Anterior Hip Replacement
He was one of the first surgeons in the Baltimore-Washington area to perform the anterior hip replacement, a technique he has now used in thousands of procedures.
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Orthopaedic Surgeon at MedStar Health
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Location : Ellicott City, Maryland, United States
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Designation : Orthopaedic Surgeon at MedStar Health
