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Dr. Michael Peer

Cardiac enterologist

, Tel Aviv, Israel

21 Years of experience

Speaks: Hebrew , English

 


Dr. Michael Peer is a specialized Cardiac Surgeon in Israel. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Tel Aviv, Israel. The doctor has over 21 Years of experience and is associated with Tel Aviv Sourasky Medical Center -Ichilov Hospital.

Association and Memberships Dr. Michael Peer is part of:

  • International Society of Minimally Invasive Cardiothoracic Surgery
  • Reviewer of the ""Innovations"" journal
  • Israeli and European Associations for Endoscopic Surgery
  • Israel Society of Thoracic Surgeons
  • European Society of Thoracic Surgeons

Qualifications :

  • 1995 - Graduated from Tbilisi State Medical University, MD (Republic of Georgia)
  • 2007 - Residency in thoracic surgery at Assaf Harofeh Medical Center
  • 2008 - Thoracoscopic advanced lung surgery at the Cedars-Sinai Hospital, Los Angeles, USA
  • 2012 - Thoracoscopic esophageal surgery observer at the Cedars-Sinai Hospital, Los Angeles, USA
  • 2013 - Robotic thymectomy observer at the Charite Hospital, Berlin, Germany
  • 2013 - a course in the da Vinci training center, EEC (Ecole Européenne de Chirurgie), Paris, France
  • 2015 - course of surgical controversies in thoracic surgery, a course at the endoscopic training center, ESTS, Hamburg, Germany

Hospital Address :

Tel Aviv Medical Center, Retsif Herbert Samuel Street, Tel Aviv-Yafo, Israel

Dr. Ganesh Manudhane

Cardiologist

, Mumbai, India

13 Years of experience

Speaks: Hindi , English

 


Dr. Ganesh Manudhane is a specialized Interventional Cardiologist in India. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Mumbai, India. The doctor has over 12 Years of experience and is associated with Seven Hills Hospital.

Qualifications :

  • MD Medicine
  • DM Cardiology

Hospital Address :

SevenHills Hospital, Shivaji Nagar JJC, Marol, Andheri East, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

Dr. Hayati Ozkan

Cardiac enterologist

, Istanbul, Turkey

45 Years of experience

Speaks: Turkish , English

 


Dr. Hayati Ozkan is a specialized Cardiac Surgeon in Turkey. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Istanbul, Turkey. The doctor has over 30 Years of experience and is associated with Acibadem Maslak Hospital.

Association and Memberships Dr. Hayati Ozkan is part of:

  • Society of Phlebology
  • National Society of Vascular Surgery
  • Turkish Society of Cardiovascular Surgery
  • European Society for Vascular Surgery

Qualifications :

  • 1995 Uludag University Faculty of Medicine Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery Professor
  • 1990 Uludag University Faculty of Medicine Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery Associate Professor
  • 1989 Uludag University Faculty of Medicine Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery Assistant Professor
  • 1985 Uludag University Faculty of Medicine Cardiovascular Surgery
  • 1979 Ankara University Faculty of Medicine

Hospital Address :

Dar

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Dr. Murat Basaran

Cardiac enterologist

, Istanbul, Turkey

20 Years of experience

Speaks: Turkish , English

 


Dr. Murat Basaran is a specialized Cardiac Surgeon in Turkey. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Istanbul, Turkey. The doctor has over 20 Years of experience and is associated with Medicana Bahcelievler Hospital.

Qualifications :

  • Marmara University Faculty of Medicine, 1999
  • Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine, 2004

Hospital Address :

Bahelievler Mahallesi, Medicana Bahelievler, Eski Londra Asfalt? Caddesi, Bahelievler/Istanbul, Turkey

Dr. Tolga Soyal

Cardiac enterologist

, Ankara, Turkey

27 Years of experience

Speaks: Turkish , English

 


Dr. Tolga Soyal is a specialized Cardiac Surgeon in Turkey. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Ankara, Turkey. The doctor has over 21 Years of experience and is associated with Medicana International Ankara Hospital.

Qualifications :

  • Ankara University Faculty of Medicine 1997
  • MoH D??kap? Y?ld?r?m Beyaz?t Training and Research Hospital 2004

Hospital Address :

S?tz Mahallesi, Medicana International Ankara, S?tz Cad Eski?ehir Yolu zeri, ankaya/Ankara, Turkey

Dr. Michael Eldar

Cardiologist

, Ramat Gan, Israel

30 Years of experience

Speaks: English, Hebrew

 


Dr. Michael Eldar is a specialized Interventional Cardiologist in Israel. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Tel Hashomer, Israel. The doctor has over 30 Years of experience and is associated with Sheba Medical Center.

Certifications :

  • Interventional Cardiology Training, Maymonides Medical Center, New York

Qualifications :

  • MD graduate, Technion, Israel
  • Advanced Course in Electrophysiology and Pacemakers, University of California, San Francisco
  • Cardiology specialization at the Leviev Heart Center in Sheba

Hospital Address :

Sheba Medical Center, Derech Sheba, Ramat Gan, Israel

Dr. Sorel Goland

Cardiologist

, Rehovot, Israel

21 Years of experience

 


Dr. Sorell Goland is a specialized Interventional Cardiologist in Israel. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Rehovot, Israel. The doctor has over 21 Years of experience and is associated with Kaplan Medical Centre.

Association and Memberships Dr. Sorell Goland is part of:

  • Israel working group of cardiomyopathies
  • American Heart Association
  • European Society of Echocardiography
  • European Society of Cardiology
  • ESC Working Group of Pericardial and Myocardial Disease

Qualifications :

  • Premedical Study, Riga Medical Institute, Latvia
  • Medical Study, Riga Medical Institute, Latvia
  • MD, Riga Medical Institute, Latvia

Hospital Address :

Kaplan Medical Center, , Rehovot, Israel

What is the medical expertise of Dr. Sorel Goland?

  • Dr. Sorel Goland is an exceptional interventional cardiologist with expertise in echocardiography, cardiomyopathies, hypertension, valvular heart disease and cardiac imaging and functioning.
  • For her noteworthy contributions to the field of cardiology, the Israel Society of Cardiology awarded her the Kellerman Young Investigator Award in 2004.
  • She has more than 105 research publications in prestigious journals.
  • Dr. Sorel Goland obtained her MD from the Riga Medical School. Subsequently , she completed her residency in internal medicine and Fellowship in Cardiology at the Kaplan Medical Center.
  • Dr. Goland has received international training in cardiology. She completed a short Fellowship in Stres Echocardiology at John Hopkins Hospital(2000). She has also finished a Fellowship in Heart Failure/ Heart Transplantation and Echocardiography at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center(2007). Additionally, she completed a Fellowship in Heart Disease in Pregnancy at the USC University Hospital(2007).
Dr. Amit Chandra

Cardiac enterologist

, Gurgaon, India

34 Years of experience

Speaks: Hindi , English

 


Dr. Amit Chandra is a specialized Cardiac Surgeon in India. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Gurgaon, India. The doctor has over 30 Years of experience and is associated with Medanta - The Medicity.

Qualifications :

  • M.B.B.S - King George Medical College, Lucknow - 1987
  • M.Ch. (C.V.T.S.) - King George Medical College, Lucknow - 1992
  • M.S. (General Surgery) - King George Medical College, Lucknow - 1990

Hospital Address :

Medanta The Medicity, Medicity, Islampur Colony, Sector 38, Gurugram, Haryana, India

Dr. Ibrahim Savas Yildiri

Cardiac enterologist

, Istanbul, Turkey

22 Years of experience

Speaks: Turkish , English

 


Dr. Ibrahim Savas Yildiri is a specialized Cardiac Surgeon in Turkey. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Istanbul, Turkey. The doctor has over 22 Years of experience and is associated with Medicana International Istanbul.

Qualifications :

  • Cerrahpa?a School of Medicine (1979-1985)
  • Cerrahpa?a School of Medicine, Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery Residency Program (1987-1993)

Hospital Address :

Byk?ehir Mahallesi, Medicana International Istanbul, Beylikdz Caddesi, Beylikdz/Istanbul, Turkey

Dr. Yanai Ben Gal

Cardiac enterologist

, Tel Aviv, Israel

26 Years of experience

Speaks: Hebrew , English

 


Dr. Yanai Ben Gal is a specialized Cardiac Surgeon in Israel. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Tel Aviv, Israel. The doctor has over 25 Years of experience and is associated with Tel Aviv Sourasky Medical Center -Ichilov Hospital.

Association and Memberships Dr. Yanai Ben Gal is part of:

  • Israeli society of Cardiothoracic Surgery
  • Israeli Cardiologic Society
  • Israeli Medical Association
  • New York Society For Thoracic Surgery (NYSTS)

Qualifications :

  • Sackler School of Medicine, Tel Aviv University

Hospital Address :

Tel Aviv Medical Center, Retsif Herbert Samuel Street, Tel Aviv-Yafo, Israel

Dr. Chung Cheol Hyun

Cardiac enterologist

, Seoul, South Korea

25 Years of experience

Speaks: Korean , English

 


Dr. Chung Cheol Hyun is a specialized Cardiac Surgeon in South Korea. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Seoul, South Korea. The doctor has over 25 Years of experience and is associated with Asan Medical Centre.

Qualifications :

  • Doctor of Medicine: Seoul National University
  • Master of Medicine: Seoul National University
  • Bachelor of Medicine: Seoul National University

Hospital Address :

Asan Medical Center, Olympic-ro 43-gil, Pungnap 2(i)-dong, Songpa-gu, Seoul, South Korea

Dr. Badri Narayana Tumulu

Cardiologist

, Hyderabad, India

41 Years of experience

Speaks: Telugu , English

 


Dr. Badri Narayana Tumulu is a specialized Interventional Cardiologist in India. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Hyderabad, India. The doctor has over 31 Years of experience and is associated with Apollo Hospitals.

Association and Memberships Dr. Badri Narayana Tumulu is part of:

  • Cardiology Society of India
  • Indian College of Cardiology

Qualifications :

  • MBBS, VSS Medical College, Orissa (1977 - 1982)
  • MD (General Medicine), MKCG Medical College, Orissa (1994 - 1997)
  • DM (Cardiology), SCB Medical College, Orissa (2001 - 2004)

Hospital Address :

Apollo Hospitals Jubilee Hills, Film Nagar, Hyderabad, Telangana, India

Dr. Vichai Benjacholamas

Cardiac enterologist

, Bangkok, Thailand

41 Years of experience

Speaks: Thai , English

 


Dr. Vichai Benjacholamas is a specialized Cardiac Surgeon in Thailand. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Bangkok, Thailand. The doctor has over 25 Years of experience and is associated with Bangpakok 9 International Hospital.

Association and Memberships Dr. Vichai Benjacholamas is part of:

  • Thai Board of Thoracic Surgery
  • Thai Board of Surgery
  • Thai Board of Family Medicine

Qualifications :

  • Chulalongkorn University School of Medicine, Thailand

Hospital Address :

Bangpakok 9 International Hospital, International Hospital, Rama II Road, Bang Mot, Chom Thong, Bangkok, Thailand

What is the medical expertise of Dr. Vichai Benjacholamas?

  • An exceptional cardiac surgeon, Dr. Vichai Benjacholamas is a leading expert with 25 years of experience in his field. He is a well-known specialist in coronary bypass surgery, congenital heart defects and thoracic surgery.
  • He completed Fellowship in Pediatric Cardiac Surgery at Royal Children Hospital, Melbourne, Australia and a Fellowship in Cardiac Surgery at the King Chulalongkorn Memorial Hospital, Chulalongkorn University in Thailand.
  • In 1989, he obtained the Diploma of The Thai Board of Surgery and a Diploma of The Thai Board of Thoracic Surgery in 1991.
  • Dr Vichai also received the " Best Resident in Surgery Award" in 1987.
  • His publications include:
    1. Pakvisal N, Chantranuwat P, Vinayanuwattikun C, Sitthideatphaiboon P, Teerapakpinyo C, Shuangshoti S, Benjacholamas V, et al. Prognostic factors in completely resected lymph-node-negative pulmonary adenocarcinoma. Transl Cancer Res. 2022 Jul;11(7):2238-2248.
    2. Savigamin C, Benjacholamas V, Sriprasart T. Pulmonary cysticercosis: A case report of abnormal lung nodule based on chest computerized tomography. Respir Med Case Rep. 2022 Nov 4;40:101764.
Dr. Hakan Altay

Cardiologist

, Istanbul, Turkey

24 Years of experience

Speaks: Turkish , English

 


Dr. Hakan Altay is a specialized Interventional Cardiologist in Turkey. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Istanbul, Turkey. The doctor has over 20 Years of experience and is associated with Baskent University Istanbul Hospital.

Association and Memberships Dr. Hakan Altay is part of:

  • Member of Board, Heart Failure Study Group, Turkish Society of Cardiology (2 Terms)
  • ESC (European Society of Cardiology) HFA (Heart Failure Association) Heart Failure Specialists of Tomorrow (HOT) National Representative for Turkey
  • Fellow of HFA (Heart Failure Association)

Qualifications :

  • 1993 – 2000 School of Medicine (English), Hacettepe University

Hospital Address :

Altunizade, BAKENT

Dr. Rakesh Deshmane

Cardiac enterologist

, Panjim, India

22 Years of experience

Speaks: Hindi , English

 


Dr Rakesh Deshmane is one of the foremost Cardio Thoracic & Vascular Surgeon in Panjim, India. The clinician holds over 14 years of experience and is associated with Manipal Hospitals Goa, Dona Paula.

Association and Memberships Dr. Rakesh Deshmane is part of:

  • Indian Association of Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgeons
  • Deccan Cardiovascular Club Society of Minimal Invasive Cardio-Thoracic Surgery
  • Vascular Society of India

Qualifications :

  • MS
  • MBBS
  • MCh

Hospital Address :

Manipal Hospital, Panjim, Goa, India

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About Cardiac Surgeon

A cardiovascular surgeon is a specialized in the diseases, conditions and disorders of the heart using medical and surgical treatment procedure. Cardiac Surgeons works in conjunction with a multidisciplinary healthcare team while working on any case. This team comprises the care physician on the care, cardiologist, nurses among other healthcare professionals.

When should you visit a Cardiac Surgeon?

Your physician might recommend you to visit a cardiac surgeon if you experience any of the below symptoms on a frequent or regular basis:

  • Heart Pain
  • High Total Cholesterol
  • High Blood Pressure

What are the conditions/ diseases/ disorders a Cardiac Surgeon treats?

  • Coronary Artery Disease
  • Aortic Valve Disease
  • Mitral Valve Disease
  • Lung Canceresophageal
  • Canceratrial Septal Defects
  • Ventricular Septal Defects
  • Tetralogy of fallot

A cardiac or cardiovascular surgeon could treat:

  • Heart failure
  • Atrial fibrillation
  • Blockages in the heart valve(s)
  • Leaking heart valve(s)
  • Coronary artery disease or blockages of the arteries in the heart
  • Abnormal enlargement or aneurysms of the large arteries in the chest

Procedures Performed

  • Coronary artery bypass surgery
  • Heart valve surgery
  • Aortic surgery
  • Septal defects (a hole between two of the heart’s chambers)
  • Aortic and pulmonary valve stenosis (where the valve is narrower than normal)
  • Transposition of the arteries
  • Surgery to repair or replace aortic aneurysms and aortic dissections
  • Arrhythmia surgery
  • Congenital heart surgery
  • Coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) surgery
  • Heart transplant
  • Left ventricular assist device (LVAD)
  • Left ventricular remodeling/surgical ventricular restoration
  • Myectomy/myotomy
  • Transmyocardial revascularization (TMR)
  • Valvular surgery

Top Cardiac Surgeons

DoctorAssociated Hospital
Dr. Sumit NarangSarvodaya Hospital and Research Centre, Faridabad
Dr. Luc J M T TambeurNMC Royal Hospital, Khalifa City, Abu Dhabi
Dr. Vichai BenjacholamasBangpakok 9 International Hospital, Bangkok
Dr. Devi Prasad ShettyNarayana Institute of Cardiac Sciences, Bengaluru
Dr. Xavier Ruyra BaliardaCentro Medico Teknon, Barcelona
Dr. Ganesh Kumar ManiMax Smart Super Speciality Hospital, New Delhi
Dr. Vaidotas ZabulisKardiolita Hospital, Vilnius, Vilnius
Dr. Gaurav MahajanMax Super Specialty Hospital, Vaishali, Ghaziabad

Reasons to avail Online Consultation with Cardiac Surgeon

Teleconsultation is an excellent option for individuals who are experiencing rising doubts, seeking treatment overseas or seeking an expert opinion before making a healthcare decision. Let us have a look at the positives of considering a virtual consultation with a Cardiac Care specialist.

  • The first and foremost most important reason to avail online consultation with Cardiac surgeons is to figure out the correct diagnosis & treatment.
  • It also ensures that you build rapport with and get direct access to highly trained cardiac surgeons across geographies.
  • Online consultation can help you overcome the issue of misdiagnosis which is a very common occurrence which can even lead to wrong line of treatment leading to worsening cardiac issues.
  • An online consultation can make a lot of difference to help one heal and recover faster especially when it comes to critical conditions.
  • Each and every aspect is looked at thoroughly and an online consultation ensures that nothing is missed out in terms of finding the most effective solution.
  • An effective line of treatment is ensured because medical reports and records as well as family history are not just looked at and perused at length but in depth by the specialist as well.
  • Anyone suffering from a complex or life-threatening rare ailment can seek expert advice online. Such an exercise can reveal previously unknown facets and perspectives, leading to a better knowledge of the illness.
  • While receiving treatment for a cardiac illness, unforeseen complications may occur, prompting the patient to seek a review through an online consultation with a cardiac surgeon.
  • If your current treatment isn't working and you're still feeling sick, the specialist will reassess the situation and ensure course rectification, if needed, for coronary heart disease, hypertension, arrhythmias, congenital heart defect, and other conditions.

About Cardiac Surgeon

Which are the countries where we can find Heart Specialist?

Popular Heart Specialist in Top Countries are :

Type of Heart Specialist available Worldwide?

Top Speciality Doctors Worldwide:

  • Interventional Cardiologist
  • Cardiac Surgeon
  • Pediatric Cardiologist
  • Pediatric CTVS

Top Rated Hospitals Where We Can Find Heart Specialist Worldwide?

List of Top Rated Hospitals where we can find Heart Specialist Worldwide are as followed:

Can we get the list of Heart Specialist worldwide in any other language?

Yes, we provide the list of Heart Specialist worldwide in the following languages:

Frequently Asked Questions
Who are the top Cardiac Surgeons offering online consultation?

Following are some of the best cardiac surgeons available for online consultation:

Which are some of the conditions treated by Cardiac Surgeon?

Check out the conditions performed by cardiac surgeons:

  • Valve Damage
  • Coronary Artery Disease
  • Ventricular Septal Defect
  • Cardiac Failure
  • Aortic Dissection
  • Valve Prolapse
  • Aortic Root Aneurysms
  • Ischemic Heart Disease
  • Coronary Artery Blockage
  • Valve Regurgitation
  • Aortic Valve and Ascending Aorta Disease
  • Blocked Arteries
  • Congenital Heart Disease
  • End Stage Heart Failure
  • Aortic Regurgitation
  • Cardiac Ischaemia
  • Atrial Septal Defect
Who is a Heart Surgeon?

A cardiac surgeon is a doctor who has education and training in performing surgery on the heart and the blood vessels. They may belong to different specialty areas or might prefer having specialization in certain types of heart procedures like procedures done on children. A heart or cardiac surgeon is a medical doctor who performs surgery on the heart as well as the blood vessels. There are different medical specialties that a heart surgeon might fall under.

Cardiac surgery is any type of surgical procedure performed on the heart or any blood vessels that are connected to the heart. In certain cases, these surgeries might involve structures or tissues immediately next to the heart. A cardiac surgeon generally fheart specialist into two professional specialties. Although there are many similarities in their practice, there are a few major differences to group them differently. A cardiothoracic surgeon specializes in surgeries on most tissues and organs found in the chest. A congenital heart surgeon focuses on repairing structural conditions or anomalies that a person is born with. This might include problems with the heart valves, holes in the wheart specialist between the chambers of the heart, and more.

What are the qualifications of a Heart Surgeon?

A person interested in becoming a heart surgeon needs to go through a long period of medical education for acquiring board certification and licensure. After completing 10+2 with PCB, a candidate can continue your further studies towards becoming a general surgeon.

These doctors have special training in the field of cardiac surgery. They have to earn an MBBS degree before focusing on their specialty area.

After obtaining an MBBS degree, the next step is to pursue the PG course, MS, which is one of the most popular PG courses after MBBS. This degree makes you eligible for practicing as a general surgeon. A surgeon's residency program includes at least 48 weeks of full-time work with patients.

What conditions do Heart Surgeons treat?

A heart surgeon can treat the below-listed conditions:

  • Coronary Artery Disease
  • Septal Defects
  • Aortic Valve Disease
  • Mitral Valve Disease
  • Ventricular Septal
  • Atrial fibrillation
  • Blockages in the heart valve(s)
  • Heart failure
  • Leaking heart valves
  • Valve Prolapse
  • Valve Regurgitation
  • Aortic Root Aneurysms
  • Ischemic Heart Disease
  • Coronary Artery Blockage
  • Ascending Aorta Disease
  • Blocked Arteries
  • Aortic Regurgitation
  • Cardiac Ischaemia
  • Congenital Heart Disease
  • End-Stage Heart Failure
  • Atrial Septal Defect
What diagnostic tests are required by a Heart Surgeon?

A heart surgeon may order some medical tests to help find out what heart condition you are suffering from. Some of these tests are given below.

  • Echocardiogram: It uses sound waves to create images of the heart.
  • Transesophageal echocardiography: This uses high-frequency sound waves to make detailed pictures of the heart as well as the arteries.
  • Electrocardiogram: This measures the electrical activity of the heartbeat.
  • Magnetic resonance imaging: Uses magnetic field and radiofrequency waves to get detailed pictures of organs.
  • CT scan: It is an X-ray imaging technique, which uses a computer to get cross-sectional images of the heart.
  • Exercise cardiac stress test or exercise tolerance test (ETT): This test shows if the heart's blood supply is sufficient and if the heart rhythm is normal during exercise.
When should you visit a Heart Surgeon?

Your doctor might refer you to a cardiac surgeon for a consultation if you have a condition of the heart or blood vessels requiring surgery. Below are some symptoms that need to be discussed with a heart surgeon:

  • Family history with heart disease
  • Palpitations, shortness of breath, and dizziness
  • Peripheral arterial disease
  • Chest discomfort
  • High blood Pressure
  • High blood Cholesterol
  • Preeclampsia
  • Swelling in the legs
  • Slow or fast heart rate
What can you expect from your first visit with a Heart Surgeon?

A heart surgeon can help find out the cause of symptoms and develop a treatment plan for cardiac conditions. During a physical exam, various instruments might be used to evaluate the cardiac system. A heart surgeon will ask about your complete health history. They will conduct a physical exam to test the functioning of the heart and blood vessels.

In addition to tests and physical exams, you could get a lot of information at your first appointment. You may need to bring a family member or friend along with you. The person you bring can help ask questions, listen, and take notes.

Which are the most common procedures performed by a Heart Surgeon?
  • Transposition of the arteries
  • Surgery to repair aortic aneurysms & aortic dissections
  • Arrhythmia surgery
  • Congenital heart surgery
  • Coronary artery bypass surgery
  • Heart valve surgery
  • Aortic surgery
  • Aortic and pulmonary valve stenosis
  • Coronary artery bypass graft surgery
  • Heart transplant
  • Left ventricular assist device
  • Left ventricular remodeling
  • Myectomy/myotomy
  • Surgical ventricular restoration
  • Transmyocardial revascularization
  • Valvular surgery

FAQs related to

Who is a Heart Surgeon?

A cardiac surgeon is a doctor who has education and training in performing surgery on the heart and the blood vessels. They may belong to different specialty areas or might prefer having specialization in certain types of heart procedures like procedures done on children. A heart or cardiac surgeon is a medical doctor who performs surgery on the heart as well as the blood vessels. There are different medical specialties that a heart surgeon might fall under.

Cardiac surgery is any type of surgical procedure performed on the heart or any blood vessels that are connected to the heart. In certain cases, these surgeries might involve structures or tissues immediately next to the heart. A cardiac surgeon generally falls into two professional specialties. Although there are many similarities in their practice, there are a few major differences to group them differently. A cardiothoracic surgeon specializes in surgeries on most tissues and organs found in the chest. A congenital heart surgeon focuses on repairing structural conditions or anomalies that a person is born with. This might include problems with the heart valves, holes in the walls between the chambers of the heart, and more.

What are the qualifications of a Heart Surgeon?

A person interested in becoming a heart surgeon needs to go through a long period of medical education for acquiring board certification and licensure. After completing 10+2 with PCB, a candidate can continue your further studies towards becoming a general surgeon.

These doctors have special training in the field of cardiac surgery. They have to earn an MBBS degree before focusing on their specialty area.

After obtaining an MBBS degree, the next step is to pursue the PG course, MS, which is one of the most popular PG courses after MBBS. This degree makes you eligible for practicing as a general surgeon. A surgeon's residency program includes at least 48 weeks of full-time work with patients.

What conditions do Heart Surgeons treat?

A heart surgeon can treat the below-listed conditions:

  • Coronary Artery Disease
  • Septal Defects
  • Aortic Valve Disease
  • Mitral Valve Disease
  • Ventricular Septal
  • Atrial fibrillation
  • Blockages in the heart valve(s)
  • Heart failure
  • Leaking heart valves
  • Valve Prolapse
  • Valve Regurgitation
  • Aortic Root Aneurysms
  • Ischemic Heart Disease
  • Coronary Artery Blockage
  • Ascending Aorta Disease
  • Blocked Arteries
  • Aortic Regurgitation
  • Cardiac Ischaemia
  • Congenital Heart Disease
  • End-Stage Heart Failure
  • Atrial Septal Defect
What diagnostic tests are required by a Heart Surgeon?

A heart surgeon may order some medical tests to help find out what heart condition you are suffering from. Some of these tests are given below.

  • Echocardiogram: It uses sound waves to create images of the heart.
  • Transesophageal echocardiography: This uses high-frequency sound waves to make detailed pictures of the heart as well as the arteries.
  • Electrocardiogram: This measures the electrical activity of the heartbeat.
  • Magnetic resonance imaging: Uses magnetic field and radiofrequency waves to get detailed pictures of organs.
  • CT scan: It is an X-ray imaging technique, which uses a computer to get cross-sectional images of the heart.
  • Exercise cardiac stress test or exercise tolerance test (ETT): This test shows if the heart's blood supply is sufficient and if the heart rhythm is normal during exercise.
When should you visit a Heart Surgeon?

Your doctor might refer you to a cardiac surgeon for a consultation if you have a condition of the heart or blood vessels requiring surgery. Below are some symptoms that need to be discussed with a heart surgeon:

  • Family history with heart disease
  • Palpitations, shortness of breath, and dizziness
  • Peripheral arterial disease
  • Chest discomfort
  • High blood Pressure
  • High blood Cholesterol
  • Preeclampsia
  • Swelling in the legs
  • Slow or fast heart rate
What can you expect from your first visit with a Heart Surgeon?

A heart surgeon can help find out the cause of symptoms and develop a treatment plan for cardiac conditions. During a physical exam, various instruments might be used to evaluate the cardiac system. A heart surgeon will ask about your complete health history. They will conduct a physical exam to test the functioning of the heart and blood vessels.

In addition to tests and physical exams, you could get a lot of information at your first appointment. You may need to bring a family member or friend along with you. The person you bring can help ask questions, listen, and take notes.

Which are the most common procedures performed by a Heart Surgeon?
  • Transposition of the arteries
  • Surgery to repair aortic aneurysms & aortic dissections
  • Arrhythmia surgery
  • Congenital heart surgery
  • Coronary artery bypass surgery
  • Heart valve surgery
  • Aortic surgery
  • Aortic and pulmonary valve stenosis
  • Coronary artery bypass graft surgery
  • Heart transplant
  • Left ventricular assist device
  • Left ventricular remodeling
  • Myectomy/myotomy
  • Surgical ventricular restoration
  • Transmyocardial revascularization
  • Valvular surgery