Taufiek Konrad Rajab

Dr. Taufiek Konrad Rajab serves as a Cardiothoracic Surgeon at Arkansas Children's Hospital in Little Rock, Arkansas, where he maintains an active clinical practice and research laboratory. Affiliated with the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences College of Medicine, his work bridges pediatric surgical care with innovative research in heart valve transplantation.

Dr. Rajab's research focuses on transplant biology of partial heart transplantation, with particular emphasis on developing growing heart valve implants for children. His laboratory has pioneered techniques that address the unique challenges of pediatric cardiac surgery, where traditional implants cannot grow with the child.

His groundbreaking work led to the world's first clinically successful growing heart valve implant, representing a significant advancement in pediatric cardiac care that eliminates the need for multiple replacement surgeries as children grow. This innovation demonstrates his commitment to developing right-sized solutions for pediatric patients.

• University of Cambridge (MD, 2007)
• Brigham and Women's Hospital Residency (2015, 2019)
• Harvard Medical School Fellowship (2016)
• Royal Papworth Hospital Fellowship (2017)
• Children's Hospital of Colorado Fellowship (2020)

Dr. Rajab's clinical expertise spans congenital heart disease treatment and complex pediatric cardiothoracic procedures. His dual focus on surgical innovation and patient-centered care exemplifies the mission of Arkansas Children's Hospital to provide specialized pediatric services ranked nationally by U.S. News & World Report.