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Dr. Seyed Khalafi, MD

Dr. Seyed Khalafi, MD

Thoracic Surgery*

Dr. Seyed Khalafi, MD is a thoracic surgery specialist in Fort Worth, TX. He is affiliated with medical facilities Medical City Fort Worth and Medical City North Hills. He is accepting new patients.

4.5 Star Rating
Based on 30 reviews 4.5 Star Rating (30 reviews)
Accepting New Patients
900 W Rosedale St
Fort Worth, TX 76104

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise • Dr. Khalafi specializes in the area of Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery. See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well • Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. See reviews
  • Practices at Top Hospital • America’s 50 Best Hospitals for Surgical Excellence Award™ See hospitals
  • Hospital Satisfaction • Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. See hospitals

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Dr. Khalafi's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Khalafi

4.5
30 ratings, 20 with a written review
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1 star
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Life saving experience
Dr. Khalafi performed a quadruple bypass on me. Post surgery, he took the time to answer all my questions and made sure I felt confident about the recovery. He has an amazing supporting staff. Thanks to their exceptional care, I’ve made a full recovery and am back to doing the things I love, including running again!
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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RK – Dec 29, 2024
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Excellent Heart surgeon
On December 3, 2024 I had a cardiac catheterization done by Dr Lal. On December 5, 2024 Dr Khalafi performed a double cardiac bypass.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Dec 17, 2024
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Amazing DR
Dr Khalafi makes ou feel at ease when your scared esp the situation you are in. He explains everything to you and is very kind.
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
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Jun 21, 2024
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Highly recommended!
I recently had a C.A.B.G. surgery performed by Dr. Khalafi, 1/2024. He did a superb job with my surgery, he and his staff explained what to expect ahead of time. I felt very comfortable going into a stressful surgery for the first time. My family can't believe my progress just 3 weeks since my surgery. I was blessed to have Dr. Khalafi operate on me!
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Feb 17, 2024
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Wonderful surgeon
After a successful ablation surgery for AFib my autoimmune conditions triggered the pericardial sac to fill with fluid. Felt like an elephant sitting on my chest. I was admitted to Med Cityy CV ICU in NRH. I was scheduled for the open heart procedure for 4 days from my admitted date, but be cause the fluid kept increasing I was squeezed in on Thursday. Dr K explained the procedure and perform it. When I woke up I could breathe without pain. Forever grateful for his skills.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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SharaLea – Jan 03, 2024
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Doesn't give the full picture of your health.
Doctor Khalafi both knew about my aortic aneurysm surgery prior to my valve replacement, and did not tell me that I had the aneurysm. Stated I had no restrictions in activity after the sternotomy precautions were lifted. 6 years later, I find out I have an aneurysm incidentally this June (5.8cm). Looking back through my records buried in Mychart, I found that the radiologist both told him about it and he would have been able to see (@5.3 cm at the time.). I had to undergo another open heart surgery to fix that aortic aneurysm now in my 30s. Had I been older, I likely would have died.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
2 others found this helpful
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Dec 14, 2023
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Excellent. When having something as serious as triple bypass, you want a surgeon you cam have 100% faith in their expertise. Dr. Khalafi is that doctor.
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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HD Peters – Feb 19, 2022
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Im every graifull with you, you are so wonderfull, save my life. I highly recommended you as the best surgeon in yor especiality. GOOD BLESS YOU !!!!
What went well
  • Explained conditions well
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
3 others found this helpful
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Anita Lovern, RN – Feb 16, 2022
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I say thank you for save my sister life, the surgery was wonderful in good hands, God bless you .
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Anita's sister:Pilar – Feb 16, 2022
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Dr. Khalafi performed cardiac bypass surgery on both my husband and me (2012 and 2014); we were very impressed with his care and expertise. The nursing staff loves working with him...they say he is the best...I concur! Thanks, Dr. Khalafi!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
5 others found this helpful
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Nancy Flowers – Feb 10, 2020
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Compassionate, professional care provided
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
3 others found this helpful
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Larry Sams in North Richland Hills, TX – Jan 04, 2020
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I had triple bypass surgery on the 2nd of May by Dr. Khalafi. I am doing very well. I so impressed with him and everyone involved with my surgery. It was done at Medical City Ft. Worth. I recommend him highly. Thank you to Dr. Khalafi.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
4 others found this helpful
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Charlie Bradberry – Jun 06, 2019
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Dr. Khalafi did an excellent job of off-pump CABG surgery. He also discovered a blood disorder which would have killed me and referred me to an oncologist. I am doing fine now 3 years later.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
3 others found this helpful
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Mar 23, 2019
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Dr,Khaalafi did CABG x4 on me two weeks ago. Great job, good communications. Surgical FU in one week.
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
4 others found this helpful
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Mike in Granbury, TX – Dec 11, 2018
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My son is an ER doctor and his best friend is a cardiologist who has sent at least 100 people to Khalafi for surgery. He says Khalafi is one of the best in Texas and probably the best in Ft. Worth. The nurses in the cardiac care unit at the hospital all agreed
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
5 others found this helpful
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Steve in Keller, TX – Nov 07, 2018
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BEWARE of Dr. Khalafi! If anything goes wrong, he will hide and leave you to sit in the hospital. He will also move you to whichever hospital he has the most power. My sister has spent 46 of the last 60 days in and out of the hospital since Khalafi performed surgery on her. Each time, he's nowhere to be found, and the other doctors won't help because they don't want to upset Dr. Khalafi. If you value your life, choose another doctor.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
5 others found this helpful
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Oct 13, 2018
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Dr.Khalafi did a bypass Heart surgery on my dad. (Michael Paul Frie room 405) This Morning. ME and my wife and my mom wanting to say thank you Dr.Khalafi for doing amazing job on my father From Shawn and Alissa Frie And his wife Angela Frie
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
6 others found this helpful
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Shawn Frie in Arlington Texas – Apr 17, 2018
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We waited for one hour beyond our appointment time and then after 30 more minutes in the exam room left. No one apologized or mentioned why he was late. It seemed it was typical. We have chosen a different surgeon to complete his needed procedure.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
3 others found this helpful
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Denise Gage in Arlington, TX – Feb 15, 2018
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Dr. Khalafi has a very calming manner when you're facing heart surgery. He exudes a confidence that just makes you feel he has it under control. He saved my life. He explained all that was going to happen during and after my surgery, not only to me, but to my wife as well and answered all of our questions.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
12 others found this helpful
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Bill T in Keller, TX – Nov 22, 2016
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Dr. Khalafi is truly an excellent surgeon who makes you feel completely at ease about any procedures you are going to have. You will not doubt you are in professional and expert hands. Plaza Med. Center, his staff and the hospital staff are A1 in every way. You will receive the best care possible.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
19 others found this helpful
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Richard S. in Mansfield, TX – Mar 19, 2016
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care philosophy

North Texas Surgical offers the latest advances in open heart surgery including, coronary artery bypass surgery, beating heart surgery, minimally invasive endoscopic vessel harvesting and heart valve replacement and repair. We

  • Thoracic Surgery

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  • State University Of New York At Buffalo

    Residency Hospital

  • University Of Texas Medical Branch

    Residency Hospital

  • George Washington University Medical Center

    Medical School

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    Medical School
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Thoracic Surgery®
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Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Medical City Fort Worth

    900 8th Ave
    Fort Worth, TX 76104
    Recipient of 26
    hospital awards

    America’s 50 Best Hospitals for Surgical Excellence Award™ (2025)

    Superior clinical outcomes in surgical care across 15 of the most common in-hospital surgical procedures including cardiac, vascular, joint replacement, prostate, spine, and gastrointestinal surgeries

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Superior clinical outcomes in surgical care across 15 of the most common in-hospital surgical procedures including cardiac, vascular, joint replacement, prostate, spine, and gastrointestinal surgeries

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    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    84%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home
    75%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well
    View all patient feedback

  • Medical City North Hills

    4401 Booth Calloway Rd
    North Richland Hills, TX 76180
    Recipient of 2
    hospital awards

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

    View all awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    81%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    3% lower than the national average

    75%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well
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