Minimally Invasive,
In-Office Vascular & Thoracic Surgical Care
Minimally Invasive, In-Office Vascular & Thoracic Surgical Care
Shorter recovery times, less expensive than hospitals, with flexible & convenient scheduling
Shorter recovery times, less expensive than hospitals, with flexible & convenient scheduling
About Surgical Associates Chartered
Founded in 1984, the SAC Team has helped over 44,000 patients find relief from vascular and surgical conditions. Under the current leadership of board-certified vascular surgeon, Dr. Rodeen Rahbar, our team prioritizes patient care and providing quality, convenient, minimally invasive, in-office procedures for vascular and thoracic illnesses.
For select patients who may need more urgent or critical care, our surgeons also service multiple area hospitals.
Our Mission is to provide the highest quality and most cost-effective vascular care. Compassion, honesty, integrity, and kindness are the core values of the SAC Team.
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Our Services
Vascular Health
PAD, Vein Disease, DVT, AAA, Carotid Artery Disease, Dialysis Access
Thoracic Health
Lung & Chest Surgery, Esophagus Surgery
Women's Health
Uterine Fibroids, Varicose Veins, Pelvic Congestion Syndrome
The Surgical Associates Chartered Difference
Over 35 Years of
Experience
Shorter
Recovery Times
Cost-Effective
Quality Care
Minimally Invasive
In-Office Treatments
Transportation
Options
What Our Patients Have to Say About Us
Meet the SAC Team
Rodeen Rahbar M.D.
Chief Medical Officer, Vascular Surgery
Originally born and raised in West Virginia, Dr. Rahbar is a board- certified vascular surgeon with two decades of experience in treating patients with diseases of the arteries and veins (vascular disease). He earned his bachelors degree at The University of Michigan - Ann Arbor, graduating in the top 4% of his class and nominated to the Phi Beta Kappa honorary society.
Jacques Zephirin M.D.
General/ Vascular Surgery
Born and raised in Haiti, Jacques Zephirin, M.D. is a long time surgeon with Surgical Associates. He completed medical school at the Universite d'Etat d'Haiti and his General Surgery residency at MedStar Washington Hospital Center. As a senior surgeon with Surgical Associates, he offers over 30 years of surgical wisdom to his patients. Dr. Zepherin originally practiced both general surgery and vascular surgery but now focuses exclusively on vascular surgery.
Kunda S. Biswas MD, FACS
Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery
Born in Chicago, Illinois, Dr. Biswas is a board certified cardiothoracic and vascular surgeon with extensive experience that spans 10 years in the DC area.
Mowaffak AlHamad, MD FACS FRCS
Vascular Surgery
Originally from Damascus, Mowaffak AlHamad is a board-certified thoracic and cardiovascular surgeon with over 40 years of experience in treating patients with diseases of the arteries and veins (vascular disease). Dr. AlHamad attended Damascus University.
Rashad I. Majeed, MD, RPVI
Vascular Surgery
Born at Holy Cross Hospital and raised in Silver Spring, Maryland, Dr. Majeed is a true native to the Washington DC area. He completed both college and medical school at Howard University, graduating in the top of his class.
Albert Chun MD MBA
Vascular and Interventional Radiologist
Born and raised in Michigan, Dr. Chun is a board certified vascular and interventional radiologist who has been in practice for 18 years. After completing medical school, residency, and fellowship training at George Washington University, Dr. Chun joined the faculty of Harvard Medical School at Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston. He later returned to the DC area and served as the Interventional Radiology Fellowship Director at George Washington University. In subsequent years he entered private practice with a special focus on uterine fibroid embolization, complex peripheral arterial disease including limb salvage, and minimally invasive treatment of osteoarthritis. He joins Surgical Associates from the National Institutes of Health, where he maintains privileges.
Our Locations
Camp Springs MD
5801 Allentown Road, Ste 502
Camp Springs, MD 20746
Washington D.C.
1160 Varnum Street NE, Ste 318
Washington DC, 20017
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