Peter Anton Najjar, M.D., M.B.A.

Headshot of Peter Anton Najjar
  • Medical Director for Clinical Operations, Armstrong Institute for Patient Safety & Quality
  • Assistant Professor of Surgery

Expertise

Colon and Rectal Surgery

Research Interests

Clinical innovation; improving the quality and safety of patient care ...read more

Request an Appointment

Insurance Information

Main Phone

Outside of Maryland & Washington D.C.

Request Appointment

International Patients

Request Appointment

Locations

The Johns Hopkins Hospital

Appointment Phone: 443-997-1508
600 N. Wolfe Street
Baltimore, MD 21287
The Johns Hopkins Hospital - Google Maps

Johns Hopkins Outpatient Center (now called Levi Watkins, Jr., M.D., Outpatient Center)

Appointment Phone: 443-997-1508
601 N. Caroline St.
Baltimore, MD 21287
Phone: 443-997-1508
Johns Hopkins Outpatient Center (now called Levi Watkins, Jr., M.D., Outpatient Center) - Google Maps

Background

Peter A. Najjar, M.D., M.B.A., is a surgeon with specialization in colon and rectal surgery. He earned his medical degree from the University of Chicago and completed his surgical residency and colorectal fellowship at Harvard's Brigham and Women’s Hospital/Dana-Farber Cancer Institute in Boston.

He offers advanced colorectal care including robotic and laparoscopic approaches for benign and malignant disease. In addition to his clinical experience, Dr. Najjar received a Master of Business Administration from Harvard Business School and completed the Harvard Medical School Fellowship in Quality and Patient Safety.  He works with the health system to protect patients from harm, improve their outcomes and experiences, and eliminate disparities. Dr. Najjar’s research focuses on making care safe, affordable, and patient-centered from the clinic to the operating room.

...read more

Titles

  • Medical Director for Clinical Operations, Armstrong Institute for Patient Safety & Quality
  • Assistant Program Director, Johns Hopkins Medicine Health Systems Management Fellowship
  • Assistant Professor of Surgery

Departments / Divisions

Centers & Institutes

Education

Degrees

  • MD; University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine (2011)

Residencies

  • General Surgery; Brigham and Women's Hospital (2019)

Fellowships

  • Colorectal Surgery; Brigham and Women's Hospital (2020)
  • Harvard Medical School (2016)

Board Certifications

  • American Board of Colon and Rectal Surgery (Colon and Rectal Surgery) (2023)
  • American Board of Surgery (General Surgery) (2019)

Research & Publications

Activities & Honors

Honors

  • Brigham and Women’s Hospital Safety Matters Award - 2017
  • Brigham and Women’s Hospital Partners in Excellence Award - 2017
  • Harvard Medical School Excellence in Surgical Research - 2016
  • Harvard Medical School Excellence in Teaching - 2014
  • Harvard Business School Robert S. Kaplan Life Sciences Fellowship - 2014

Memberships

  • American College of Surgeons
  • American Society of Colon & Rectal Surgeons
Is this you? Edit Profile
back to top button