Michael Farias, MD, MBA
Associate Cardiologist, Department of Cardiology
Assistant Professor of Pediatrics, Harvard Medical School
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Michael Farias, MD, MBA
Associate Cardiologist, Department of Cardiology
Assistant Professor of Pediatrics, Harvard Medical School
Medical Services
Languages
English
Education
Undergraduate School
University of Pennsylvania
2005
Philadelphia
PA
Graduate School
Harvard Business School
2010
Boston
MA
Medical School
Harvard Medical School
2010
Boston
MA
Internship
Pediatrics
Boston Combined Residency Program (BCRP)
2011
Boston
MA
Residency
Pediatrics
Boston Combined Residency Program (BCRP)
2013
Boston
MA
Fellowship
Cardiology, Interventional Cardiology
Boston Children's Hospital
2017
Boston
MA
Media
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Professional History
Dr. Farias earned undergraduate degrees in biochemistry and biology, as well as a master's degree in chemistry from the University of Pennsylvania. He then earned his MD from Harvard Medical School and MBA from Harvard Business School as part of a combined degree program. He completed his pediatrics and pediatric cardiology training at Boston Children's Hospital, and served as a chief fellow in cardiology and a senior fellow in interventional cardiology. He was on staff at Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children in Orlando, Florida for five years before returning to join the catheterization laboratory at Boston Children's.
Approach to Care
It is my honor to help take care of you, your child, and your family, and to be a part of this terrific team. When kids do well, we provide them with an opportunity for a lifetime of happiness and health - I look forward to working with you to achieve this goal!
Publications
Correction: The impact of the social determinants of health on adolescent idiopathic scoliosis: a systematic review. View Abstract
Beyond the curve: the mental health burden of Scheuermann's kyphosis. View Abstract
Return to Sport After Posterior Spinal Fusion in Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis: A Systematic Review and Clinical Recommendations. View Abstract
Alignment Factors Associated with the Need for Revision Extension Surgery to the Sacrum After Previous Lumbar Spinal Fusion. View Abstract
The Evolving Role of Advanced Practice Providers in Spine Care: A National Analysis of Utilization, Reimbursement, and Access. View Abstract
National mental health burden in adults with spinal deformity: a propensity-matched analysis using the All of Us Research Program. View Abstract
Incremental Impact of Lower Extremity Arthritis and Cervical Deformity on Patient-Reported Outcome Measures in Thoracolumbar Spinal Deformity Patients. View Abstract
Disparities in Patient-Reported Healthcare Affordability and Access Among Arthroplasty Patients in the All of Us Database. View Abstract
Comparative Outcomes of 1-Level vs. 2-Level Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. View Abstract
Large Language Model-Based Writing in Published Sports Medicine Research: Uncovering a Growing Influence. View Abstract
Utility of the L1 pelvic angle (L1PA) for assessment of sagittal alignment of the lumbar spine following short segment fusion: Comparison to segmental measures. View Abstract
Enhanced Surgical Instructions Using Large Language Models. View Abstract
Lost in Translation: Preoperative Orthopaedic Education Materials Significantly Exceed Recommended Reading Levels. View Abstract
Generation and validation of a Hounsfield unit (HU) threshold for predicting mechanical and junctional complications following thoracolumbar or lumbar fusion: a systematic review and meta-analysis. View Abstract
Predicting Outcomes in Pediatric Intraluminal Pulmonary Vein Stenosis Using a Comprehensive Standardized Catheterization Assessment: A Prospective Study. View Abstract
Evaluation of retrieval-augmented generation and large language models in clinical guidelines for degenerative spine conditions. View Abstract
Stretch neuropraxia after L5-S1 anterior lumbar interbody fusion: effect of cage height and lordosis. View Abstract
Bridging Health Literacy Gaps in Spine Care: Using ChatGPT-4o to Improve Patient-Education Materials. View Abstract
Racial, ethnic and socioeconomic disparities in healthcare for adult spinal deformity patients. View Abstract
Hip osteoarthritis is associated with higher revision rates following transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion. View Abstract
In Vitro and In Silico Analysis of Entrainment Characterization in Injection Jet-Assisted Fontan Circulation. View Abstract
Masseter Sarcopenia and Mortality After Type II Odontoid Fractures in the Elderly: A 5-Year Follow-Up Study. View Abstract
Postoperative footdrop following total hip arthroplasty: Epidemiology, risk factors, and associated complications. View Abstract
Postoperative Footdrop Following Posterior Lumbar Spinal Fusion: Epidemiology, Risk Factors, and Associated Complications. View Abstract
Reliability and Diagnostic Accuracy of EOS Full-Body Upright Imaging for Sarcopenia: A Retrospective Study Comparing Thigh Muscle to CT-Derived Psoas Muscle Measurements. View Abstract
Upper Instrumented Vertebra Hounsfield Unit Assessment and Association With Mechanical Complications Following Posterior Spinal Fusion. View Abstract
Congenital Cardiac Catheterization Risk Assessment in Infants Under 2.5 kg. View Abstract
Language and Readability Barriers in Discharge Instructions: A Call to Improve Patient Aftercare. View Abstract
The Effect on Extubation of Early vs. Late Definitive Closure of the Patent Ductus Arteriosus in Premature Infants: A Target Trial Emulation Using Electronic Health Records. View Abstract
Elevated Body Mass Index in Patients Undergoing Stand-alone Anterior and Lateral Lumbar Interbody Fusion: Complications, Hospital Length of Stay, and Cost. View Abstract
The impact of the social determinants of health on adolescent idiopathic scoliosis: a systematic review. View Abstract
Preoperative Iron Supplementation Mitigates the Risk of Postoperative Complications Associated With Iron Deficiency Anemia Following Lumbar Spinal Fusion. View Abstract
Preoperative Optimization Strategies in Elective Spine Surgery. View Abstract
Revision surgery rates following transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion in patients with and without osteoporosis. View Abstract
Analysis of Delirium Risk Assessment Tools for Prediction of Postoperative Delirium Following Lumbar Spinal Fusion. View Abstract
The impact of symptom duration on postoperative outcomes in patients undergoing anterior cervical discectomy and fusion: a systematic review and meta-analysis. View Abstract
The $12 Billion Board Certification Process: Examination Characteristics, Revenues, and Expenditures. View Abstract
Physical Therapy for Patients with Thoracolumbar Vertebral Fractures. View Abstract
Who Still Gets Ligated? Reasons for Persistence of Surgical Ligation of the Patent Ductus Arteriosus Following Availability of Transcatheter Device Occlusion for Premature Neonates. View Abstract
Strategies to Increase the Spanish-Speaking Workforce in Orthopaedic Surgery within the United States. View Abstract
Safety and Short-Term Outcomes for Infants?<?2.5 kg Undergoing PDA Device Closure: A C3PO Registry Study. View Abstract
Combination Chemotherapy in Severe Pulmonary Vein Stenosis-A Case Series. View Abstract
In-Silico and In-Vitro Analysis of the Novel Hybrid Comprehensive Stage II Operation for Single Ventricle Circulation. View Abstract
Return to Activity After Arthroscopically Assisted Triangular Fibrocartilage Complex Repair: A Systematic Review. View Abstract
Mycotic Pseudoaneurysm: Rare Complication of a Norwood/Sano Graft Stump. View Abstract
Congenital Left Main Coronary Atresia: Rare Cause of Sudden Cardiac Arrest. View Abstract
Parametric investigation of an injection-jet self-powered Fontan circulation. View Abstract
Clinical update on the hybrid comprehensive stage II operation. View Abstract
Computational fluid dynamics investigation of the novel hybrid comprehensive stage II operation. View Abstract
Myocardial Infarct After Marijuana Inhalation in a 16-year-old Adolescent Boy. View Abstract
A Case Report of Reversible Takotsubo Cardiomyopathy after Amphetamine/Dextroamphetamine Ingestion in a 15-Year-Old Adolescent Girl. View Abstract
A Pediatric Cardiology Fellowship Boot Camp improves trainee confidence. View Abstract
Differentiating standardized clinical assessment and management plans from clinical practice guidelines. View Abstract
Gathering and learning from relevant clinical data: a new framework. View Abstract
Standardized clinical assessment and management plans: a clinician-led approach to unwarranted practice variation. View Abstract
Standardized Clinical Assessment And Management Plans (SCAMPs) provide a better alternative to clinical practice guidelines. View Abstract
Dynamic evolution of practice guidelines: analysis of deviations from assessment and management plans. View Abstract
Provider attitudes toward Standardized Clinical Assessment and Management Plans (SCAMPs). View Abstract
Management of pediatric chest pain using a standardized assessment and management plan. View Abstract
A novel approach to gathering and acting on relevant clinical information: SCAMPs. View Abstract
Resource utilization after introduction of a standardized clinical assessment and management plan. View Abstract
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