Highlights
Age Groups Seen
- Adults
- Geriatrics
Languages
- Hindi
- English
Gender
MaleAbout Arminder S Jassar
Dr. Arminder Jassar focuses his clinical activities on aortic surgery in addition to the full spectrum of adult cardiac surgery. He is dedicated to providing the highest quality, patient centered care to every patient that he meets.
Born and raised in India, Dr. Jassar earned his medical degree from the All India Institute of Medical sciences in New Delhi. He completed his general surgery residency and cardiac surgery fellowship at the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia. He did super specialty training at the University of Pennsylvania focusing on aortic and endovascular surgery, including TEVAR and TAVR. Following his training, Dr. Jassar was a visiting surgeon at the University of Freiburg, where he acquired advanced skills in hybrid aortic surgery. Dr. Jassar is the co-director of the MGH Thoracic Aortic Center, Director of Quality and safety for Cardiac Surgery at MGH and Assistant professor of Surgery at the Harvard Medical School.
He is keenly focused on the treatment of thoracic aortic disease – including surveillance for thoracic aortic aneurysms, traditional open aortic repair (from aortic root to thoracoabdominal aorta) and novel endovascular and hybrid therapies including thoracic endografting (TEVAR), which allow minimally invasive treatment of complex aortic pathology and affords patients a much quicker recovery and return to normal activities. He is actively involved in several clinical trials investigating the use of novel endovascular devices to treat aortic arch and descending aortic pathology, providing access to this cutting-edge technology for his patients. He is particularly interested in the care of patients with aortic dissection, which can be a lethal condition, and has developed care pathways to expedite care and improve outcomes of these patients.
In addition to traditional, minimally invasive and transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR), he also performs aortic valve repair for leaky aortic valves. With aortic valve repair, patient’s own aortic valve can be saved, thus avoiding the need for valve replacement. In patients with aortic root aneurysms, aortic valve can still be saved while replacing the aortic root aneurysm. This is especially attractive for young patients as it precludes the need for reoperations associated with the use of tissue valves or the long-term use of blood thinners associated with mechanical valve replacement. He also specializes in surgery for endocarditis (infection of heart valves). He is part of the MGH drug use endocarditis team and is involved in efforts to improve care of patients who use injectable drugs – a pandemic that has ravaged young people in our region.
His research has been presented at numerous scientific meetings and published in reputed peer reviewed journals and he has been an invited speaker at several national and international meetings.
Locations
- Massachusetts General Cardiac Surgery Clinic
- 52 Second Avenue, Green Building, Suite 520, Waltham, MA 02451
- Get Directions
- phone: 617-643-7022
- fax: 781-487-2978
- Massachusetts General Cardiac Surgery Clinic at the Corrigan Minehan Heart Center
- 55 Fruit Street, Cox Building, 6th Floor, Suite 630, Boston, MA 02114
- Get Directions
- phone: 617-724-0800
- fax: 617-726-5804
Expertise
Education
- Fellowship: Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, Cardiac/Cardiac Thoracic Surgery, 2016
- Residency: Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, General Surgery, 2013
- Medical Education: All India Institute of Medical Sciences, 2002
Board Certifications
- Thoracic and Cardiac Surgery: American Board of Thoracic Surgery, 2016
Insurance
- Aetna
- Beech Street
- Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Blue Cross Blue Shield Medicare
- Cigna
- Commonwealth Care Alliance
- Coventry
- Fallon Health
- Harvard Pilgrim Health Care
- Humana
- Mass General Brigham Health Plan
- MassHealth
- Medicaid ME
- Medicaid NH
- Medicaid NY
- Medicaid RI
- Medicaid VT
- Medicare
- Medicare ACO
- Multiplan
- Railroad Medicare
- Senior Whole Health
- TriCare
- Tufts Health Plan
- Tufts Medicare Preferred
- United Health Care
- Wellpoint
- WellSense
- WellSense NH
Ratings & Reviews
4.9 out of 5
78 ratings, 34 reviewsThe Patient Satisfaction Rating is an average of all responses to the care provider related questions shown below from our survey. Patients that are treated in outpatient or hospital environments may receive different surveys, and the volume of responses will vary by question.
- Reviewed on 2/1/2026
Professional, courteous
- Reviewed on 1/29/2026
It was my first time meeting with Dr. Jassar. I feel very confident about him doing my aortic valve replacement when needed.
- Reviewed on 2/2/2026
Very knowledgeable and showed me in detail with what's going on and the path for my care
- Reviewed on 1/22/2026
Dr. Jassar spent time with me and made sure that I understood my situation and how it would be dealt with. He calm, competent, and presented his plan for me with a high level of confidence as to my prognosis.
- Reviewed on 1/19/2026
I left his office feeling very comfortable about my upcoming open heart surgery.
- Reviewed on 12/31/2025
He was professional and knowledgeable and clear about what was happening and what will be done
- Reviewed on 12/8/2025
Dr Jassar was excellent. I feel he spent a lot of time with me and clearly explained my situation and put me at ease.
- Reviewed on 12/4/2025
Excellent care in every way, from both the Nurse Practitioner and Surgeon. Great people, kind and caring, and utterly professional.
- Reviewed on 11/26/2025
Dr. Jassar made me feel comfortable from the start. He completely explained my medical issue, and answered all the questions that I had. I was totally impressed.
- Reviewed on 11/24/2025
I always feel confident in the service I get at MGH and this visit was excellent as usual. Dr Jassar was very thorough and listened intently and answered all my questions
- Reviewed on 11/13/2025
The doctor was quite thoughtful, provided in-depth but understandable explanations, making my decisions easier and including both myself and my wife who was part of the meeting as well. Recommend him highly.
- Reviewed on 11/10/2025
I had very good experience with the doctor I was very happy with with my visit!!!! Thank you very much
- Reviewed on 10/29/2025
Dr. Jassar fully explained everything in a manner that completely put me at ease.
- Reviewed on 10/20/2025
Took the time to talk through all the images and test results , explained the surgical plans and time line, gave me confidence that MGH was the right choice for a successful outcome.
- Reviewed on 10/6/2025
Very professional. I was very comfortable and confident in a positive outcome in my procedure
- Reviewed on 9/22/2025
Dr Jassar was the best
- Reviewed on 9/18/2025
Very knowledgeable and explained the current care and future care very well.
- Reviewed on 9/17/2025
He wads beer calming for me. He was honest but confident and made me feel like things would be okay.
- Reviewed on 9/11/2025
Dr. Jassar spent a very long time with us. I was impressed in the amount of time that he spent with us to explain everything. I was upset about my condition and he definitely explained it in more detail and tried to help with my fears and explain information to make me feel better. So he did a fantastic job with that and explained, you know, the procedures and, was very respectful of my concerns. And so I was very impressed with his manner and his care and concern.
- Reviewed on 9/8/2025
Thanks
- Reviewed on 9/4/2025
Very impressed with his manner and the confidence he instilled.
- Reviewed on 7/29/2025
Dr Jassar was soft spoken and explained things very clearly. he helped me understand some things that I did not understand about my heart condition. He is a very good listener.
- Reviewed on 7/27/2025
Although appointment didn't start on time the entire experience was very positive. Dr. Jassar spent a lot of time with us, explained things very clearly and answered all of our questions. He exceeded our expectations and I feel like I am in excellent hands.
- Reviewed on 7/27/2025
Dr Jassar and his entire staff are great. He explained my procedure and expected outcome and listened to my concerns.
- Reviewed on 6/19/2025
I have been a patient of Dr [redacted] for many years concerning my anyurism. [redacted] This was my first appointment with Dr Jasser and he was excellent, he knew my history, he asked me questions and explained my condition very clearly. I felt I was in good hands.
- Reviewed on 6/18/2025
I wish Dr. Jassar practiced closer to my home. He is worth the drive & parking though.
- Reviewed on 5/29/2025
I thought it was very informative and I thought he understood exactly what my situation was and I felt very comfortable with his explanation and his follow-up.
- Reviewed on 5/28/2025
The doctor and the whole staff were friendly professional
- Reviewed on 5/21/2025
From my scan earlier in the day to my visit with Dr Jassar, everyone was courteous and respectful. Every step of my day was explained and Dr Jassar spent a great deal of time with my wife and I explaining our options.
- Reviewed on 5/14/2025
The provider was very professional. He is a good communicator. He listened carefully to everything I had to say . I was completely comfortable meeting this doctor .
- Reviewed on 5/1/2025
Dr. Arminder Jassar treated me with the utmost respect and professionalism. He spent a lot of time with me, explained what would happen, and reviewed my test results in great detail. I look forward to future appointments and my surgery. I would highly recommend him.
- Reviewed on 5/2/2025
He is very knowledgeable and used language that I could understand .
- Reviewed on 4/16/2025
Very kind doctor, everyone was pleasant
- Reviewed on 4/14/2025
Overall the care I received by nurses doctors and staff was very professional and caring.