A respected author, speaker, and peer reviewer, Dr. Lichaa is a frequent presenter at prestigious conferences such as the Society for Cardiovascular Angiography and Interventions, among others.
MURFREESBORO, TN, December 12, 2024 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Hady Lichaa, MD, FSCAI, FACC, FSVM, RPVI, has been selected for inclusion in Marquis Who's Who. As in all Marquis Who's Who biographical volumes, individuals profiled are selected on the basis of current reference value. Factors such as position, noteworthy accomplishments, visibility, and prominence in a field are all taken into account during the selection process.
Dr. Lichaa is an esteemed interventional cardiovascular specialist and medical director of the chest pain center at Ascension Saint Thomas Heart Rutherford, a specialized center for managing complex heart and vascular conditions. He focuses on minimally invasive cardiovascular procedures and employs catheters and other devices to access the cardiovascular system, performing interventions such as angioplasty and stent placement to improve blood flow and optimize the cardiovascular system's function.
Since joining the teams at Ascension Saint Thomas Rutherford, West and Midtown in 2019, Dr. Lichaa has excelled in diagnosing patients, performing cardiovascular procedures, and training fellow cardiologists. In addition to his clinical duties, his responsibilities include participating in major medical meetings, sharing advancements with the field, and serving as an assistant professor of medicine at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center.
Before his current position, Dr. Lichaa served as an interventional cardiologist at other Tennessee facilities, including Tennova Healthcare Cleveland and Delta Regional Medical Center in Mississippi. He also contributed as an adjunct clinical professor at William Carey University College of Osteopathic Medicine from 2013 to 2015, sharing his knowledge with aspiring medical students.
Dr. Lichaa's educational background laid a strong foundation for his career. He earned a Doctor of Medicine from St. Joseph University School of Medicine in Beirut, Lebanon, in 2004. He completed a residency in internal medicine in Beirut's Hotel-Dieu de France Hospital in 2004 and 2005. Relocating to the United States, he completed a residency in internal medicine and three fellowships in cardiovascular disease, interventional cardiology, and peripheral vascular interventions at Cooper University Hospital at the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey from 2005 to 2012.
A respected author, speaker, and peer reviewer, Dr. Lichaa is a frequent presenter at prestigious conferences such as the Society for Cardiovascular Angiography and Interventions, American College of Cardiology, Trans-Catheter Therapeutics, the LINC International Endovascular Interventions Conference and the New Cardiovascular Horizons Meeting. His dedication to advancing cardiovascular interventions is further evidenced by his invention of nine innovative techniques, published in medical journals, that have made cardiovascular interventions safer and simpler for operators. He has been recognized with numerous awards, including the Physician Excellence Award in 2023, for his outstanding contributions to patient care.
Dr. Lichaa attributes his success to resilience and a strong thirst for knowledge, which have continuously driven him to adapt and innovate throughout his career. His certifications as a fellow with the Society of Vascular Medicine, Society of Cardiovascular Angiography and Interventions, and American College of Cardiology underscore his expertise and commitment to excellence in his field.
Born in Montreal, Canada, Dr. Lichaa had been actively involved in civic activities as a Remote Area Medical and Project Hope volunteer. In his personal time, he enjoys spending time with his wife and sons, especially hiking and traveling, pursuits that reflect his adventurous spirit and love for exploration. Looking ahead, he aims to advance cardiovascular interventions through cutting-edge research and collaboration with colleagues.
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