Dr. Faraz Kerendi is board-certified by the American Board of Surgery and the American Board of Thoracic Surgery. His clinical areas of interest include aortic root surgery, minimally invasive valve surgery, transcatheter aortic valve replacement, endovascular treatment of aortic aneurysms, off-pump coronary artery bypass, and surgical treatment of atrial fibrillation.
Dr. Faraz Kerendi is board-certified by the American Board of Surgery and the American Board of Thoracic Surgery. His clinical areas of interest include aortic root surgery, minimally invasive valve surgery, transcatheter aortic valve replacement, endovascular treatment of aortic aneurysms, off-pump coronary artery bypass, and surgical treatment of atrial fibrillation.
Faraz Kerendi, M.D is originally from Los Angeles, California and earned his medical degree from Emory University School of Medicine in Atlanta, Georgia. His general surgery residency and cardiac surgery fellowship were both completed at Emory University School of Medicine. Dr. Kerendi has practiced with Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgeons since 2009.
Dr. Kerendi is board-certified by the American Board of Surgery and the American Board of Thoracic Surgery.
His clinical areas of interest include aortic root surgery, minimally invasive valve surgery, transcatheter aortic valve replacement, endovascular treatment of aortic aneurysms, off-pump coronary artery bypass, and surgical treatment of atrial fibrillation. He currently serves as surgical director of the Heart Valve Clinic at Heart Hospital of Austin.
He is a member of the American College of Surgeons, American Heart Association, Society of Thoracic Surgeons, International Society for Minimally Invasive Cardiothoracic Surgery, European Association of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Texas Medical Association and Travis County Medical Society. Dr. Kerendi has received numerous research and teaching awards and published multiple papers in the field of cardiothoracic surgery. Dr. Kerendi was recently listed as a Top Doctor in Austin Monthly’s January 2013 edition based on peer endorsements, experience, education, training, research, publishing, and awards. In addition, he has been named by his peers to the Super Doctors ® Rising Stars 2013 and 2014 list.
Always nice to always professional. Acts like he has all the time in the world and doesn’t make one feel rushed. Above and beyond in his explanations
A Wonderful doctor, who took his time to explain things about my major surgery. He is very calm and very kind. His presence makes me and my family feel at ease.
Will be asking some additional questions. Very forthcoming.
Excellent meeting with Dr. Kerendi, everyone was very nice and helpful.
Dr Kerendi is rated one of the top surgeons in the country for very good reasons. He repaired my mitral valve less than a month ago. I can say he fixed my heart and there are no other issues. His pre surgery visits were detailed and informative. The surgery process was seemless. I would 100% recommend him to my family and friends.
Very helpful. Made me feel much better about my upcoming surgery!
Explained everything where we understood. Very kind.
Dr Kerendi is very knowledgeable, actually listened to my concerns, and answered all my questions. Explained plans and procedures understandably. Calm, confident demeanor, and very approachable. Visit for second opinion, ‘and have decided to proceed with Dr Kerendi performing my needed aortic repair and valve replacement surgery.
Very personable and talked to me in a way that I could understand my options.
Really friendly and engaged, my wife says handsome, too!