About
Dr. Waleed H. Hassanein, the founder of TransMedics, has served as the company's President and Chief Executive Officer and as a member of the Board since August 1998.
Prior to founding TransMedics, Inc., he completed a three-year cardiac surgery research fellowship at West Roxbury VA Medical Center and Brigham and Women's Hospital, a Harvard Medical School affiliate, and two years of general surgery residency at Georgetown University Medical Center.
He received an M.D. from Georgetown University in 1993, attended Cairo University School of Medicine from 1985 to 1989, and holds a General Certificate of Education from the University of London.
Roles
TransMedics Group, Inc.
Founder, President and Chief Executive Officer; Director · Current role
August 1998–present
West Roxbury VA Medical Center and Brigham and Women's Hospital
Cardiac surgery research fellow (three-year fellowship) · Harvard Medical School affiliate; fellowship completed prior to founding TransMedics.
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Georgetown University Medical Center
General surgery resident · Completed two years of general surgery residency.
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Fixed Compensation
FY 2025
All other compensation
$14,450
Total compensation
$10,915,533
Performance Compensation
Data from FY 2025
Cash incentive
Annual cash bonus
$1,400,000
Stock awards
Also at TransMedics Group, Inc.