MUSC Health Transplant Program - Mid-Carolinas

Ahmad Saleh Alqassieh, M.D. is a distinguished medical professional with a rich general and transplant surgery background. Dr. Alqassieh earned his Medical Doctorate from Hashemite University, setting the foundation for his medical career. His commitment to excellence led him to pursue extensive postgraduate training, including a Fellowship in Abdominal Organ Transplant Surgery at the Medical University of South Carolina. Prior to that, he completed a Postdoctoral Fellowship in General Surgery at King Hussein Cancer Center and a Residency in General Surgery at Jordan University Hospital. Dr. Alqassieh's medical journey began with an Internship at Prince Faysal, further refining his skills and knowledge. Dr. Alqassieh holds several certifications, including completing the ATLS Course from the Medical University of South Carolina and a Basic Life Support Certificate from the American Heart Association. He is also certified by the Educational Commission of Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG), a testament to his dedication to professional development and proficiency. Currently, Dr. Alqassieh serves as a General Surgeon at MUSC Health Lancaster Medical Center and holds the esteemed position of Transplant Surgeon at MUSC Health, where he specializes in abdominal organ transplantation, utilizing advanced techniques such as the Da Vinci Robot for surgery. Additionally, he holds the title of Assistant Professor in the College of Medicine, Surgery, and Transplant Surgery at the Medical University of South Carolina, where he imparts his expertise to future generations of medical professionals. He also served as an Instructor in the Introductory Course of Clinical Science for fourth-year medical students at the University of Jordan. Dr. Alqassieh is an active member of the American Society of Transplant Surgery, reflecting his dedication to staying abreast of the latest advancements in his field. His professional interests include abdominal and kidney transplantation, pre- and post-transplant treatment, vascular access for transplant procedures, and robotic surgery. Dr. Alqassieh's unwavering commitment to patient care and surgical innovation continues to impact the field of transplant surgery profoundly.

Barry J. Feldman, MD, MHCM, FACC, FACP, FSCAI, is chief of cardiology at Prisma Health Cardiology and a clinical assistant professor of medicine at the University of South Carolina School of Medicine. He currently serves as program director for the Prisma Health–Midlands/University of South Carolina School of Medicine Columbia Cardiology Fellowship Program. Dr. Feldman earned his medical degree from Tufts University School of Medicine in Medford and Somerville, Massachusetts, and completed his residency in internal medicine at Harvard University Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center in Boston. He completed a cardiology fellowship at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota, and is board certified in cardiovascular disease, interventional cardiology, advanced heart failure and cardiac transplant. Feldman completed a master's in healthcare management at the Harvard School of Public Health in 2014, and his current responsibilities include the roles of executive medical director of cardiovascular services at Prisma Health–Midlands and co-chair of the Prisma Health Cardiovascular Council. He provides outpatient care at Prisma Health Cardiology's Columbia locations and the Advanced Heart Health Center at Prisma Health Heart Hospital. He has inpatient privileges at all Prisma Health hospital campuses in Columbia.

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