Omar M. Lattouf, MD, PhD, FACC, FACS is a cardiothoracic surgeon, educator, author, humanitarian leader, and healthcare executive with more than three decades of experience spanning clinical medicine, academic leadership, healthcare administration, and global humanitarian engagement. Dr. Lattouf serves as Professor of Surgery at Emory University School of Medicine and Medical Director of Cardiothoracic Surgery at Tanner Health System in Georgia, where he led the development of a high-performing cardiac surgery program recognized for its commitment to quality, safety, innovation, and team-based care. Throughout his career, he has held leadership positions in academic medicine, clinical operations, physician education, and healthcare strategy. A passionate advocate for professional development, Dr. Lattouf is the creator of The Missing Curriculum¿, an interdisciplinary framework designed to address the critical lessons and competencies rarely taught in formal education but essential for success in professional life. His work explores leadership, career development, organizational dynamics, resilience, ethics, and the realities of navigating complex institutions.
Beyond medicine, Dr. Lattouf is deeply committed to humanitarian service and international collaboration. He serves as Chair of the Global Health & Relief Initiative (GHRI) and is the convener of HopeBridge and the Council of Presidents, initiatives dedicated to connecting humanitarian, healthcare, educational, philanthropic, and civil society organizations to foster collaboration, innovation, and sustainable impact. Dr. Lattouf is also the author of Heartfelt Stories in the Life of a Heart Surgeon and The Missing Curriculum¿: Navigating the Realities of Modern Medicine, the first in a planned series addressing the hidden curriculum of professional life across multiple disciplines. His work is guided by a simple belief: knowledge alone is not enough. Lasting impact requires leadership, service, collaboration, and the willingness to help others navigate the challenges we ourselves were never taught to expect.