Frederick Lough, MD
Clinical Director of Cardiac Surgery

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2175 K St, NW
Washington, DC 20037
(202) 775-9371

Frederick C. Lough, MD is a cardiothoracic surgeon and the Clinical Director of the Cardiac Surgery program at The George Washington University Hospital. He is board certified in both surgery and thoracic surgery. Since 1987, he has performed or participated in over 10,000 open-heart procedures. An innovator in the field of cardiac surgery, Dr. Lough reduced patients’ discomfort and length of stay, and enabled earlier ambulation by introducing the use of shorter-acting anesthetics and surgical glues for wound healing. He also created a symphonic music compact disc to reduce stress following open-heart surgery.

Dr. Lough received his medical degree from The George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences and completed his internship at Walter Reed Army Medical Center in Washington, DC. After completing his first residency at Walter Reed in general surgery, he returned the next year to complete his second residency in thoracic and cardiovascular surgery.

Dr. Lough served as Lieutenant Colonel in the United States Army Medical Corps. He was a staff surgeon in Korea and Chief of Cardiothoracic Surgery Service at Letterman Army Medical Center in San Francisco, CA. His awards from the military include the National Defense Medal, the Association of Military Surgeons of the United States Honor Award, the Meritorious Service Medal, and the Army Commendations Medal. He also received the Alec Horwitz Award for Excellence in Surgery from The George Washington University School of Medicine.

Dr. Lough’s published research can be found in a range of publications including Annals of Thoracic Surgery, American Heart Journal, American Journal of Cardiology and U.S. News and World Report and the video productions, “Recurrent Subluxation of the Shoulder” and “Mammoth Inguinal Hernia Repair.” His professional memberships include the Society of Thoracic Surgeons, the American Medical Association and the Association for Academic Surgery.

Airborne and Ranger-trained, Frederick C. Lough, MD has served his country for more than 17 years. Dr. Lough has carried over his military experience into the operating room. His focus on leadership, team undertaking and the need to be adaptable helps him immeasurably when serving his patients.

Since 1987, Dr. Lough has performed or participated in over 10,000 open-heart procedures. An innovator in the field of cardiac surgery, Dr. Lough reduced patients’ discomfort and length of stay, and enabled earlier ambulation by introducing the use of shorter-acting anesthetics and surgical glues for wound healing. He also created a symphonic music compact disc to reduce stress following open-heart surgery.

A graduate of the United States Military Academy in 1970, Dr. Lough served as Lieutenant Colonel in the United States Army Medical Corps. Dr. Lough received his medical degree from The George Washington University School of Medicine.