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Dr. Attapoom Susupaus

, Thailand, Bangkok

Cardiac enterologist • 27 years experience

Thai English
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Dr. Attapoom Susupaus is a specialized Cardiac Surgeon in Thailand. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Bangkok, Thailand. The doctor has over 20 Years of experience and is associated with Bangkok Hospital.

Qualifications :

  • 1997 Doctor of Medicine, Siriraj Hospital, THAILAND
  • 2003 Thoracic Surgery, Thai Medical Council, THAILAND 2001 Surgery, Thai Medical Council, THAILAND

Hospital Address :

Bangkok Dusit Medical Services, Nong Prue, Bang Phli, Samut Prakan, Thailand

What is the medical expertise of Dr Attapoom Susupaus?

  • Dr Attapoom Susupaus is a well-known cardiac surgeon with 20 years of experience. His areas of expertise include minimally invasive cardiac surgery, heart failure, heart transplant, cardio-thoracic surgery and advanced cardiac surgery.
  • Dr Susupaus completed a Fellowship in adult cardiac surgery at Northwestern University in the United States. He is associated with the Thai Medical Council.
  • Dr Susupaus has participated in several training programs such as the ACT Program- TAVR at the Asian Medical Center in the Republic of Korea(2017), the Advanced Master of Management Program, NIDA in Thailand, the American Heart Association Core Instructor Course organised by the American Heart Association, United States and the AMI Pathway by the Bangkok Hospital Medical Center, Thailand(2017).
  • He is a member of the Thai Medical Council.
Dr. Adil Rizvi

, India, Delhi

Cardiac enterologist • 22 years experience

Hindi English
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Dr. Adil Rizvi is a specialized Cardiac Surgeon in India. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Delhi, India. The doctor has over 19 Years of experience and is associated with Max Super Speciality Hospital, Patparganj.

Association and Memberships Dr. Adil Rizvi is part of:

  • Member of Delhi Medical Council
  • Member of Indian Association of Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgeons of India
  • Authored a number of scientific papers in National and International journals
  • Co-investigator in a number of International Multi- Centric Trials

Qualifications :

  • MBBS
  • MS(General Surgery)
  • MCh(Cardiovascular and Thoracic surgery)

Hospital Address :

Max Super Speciality Hospital, Patparganj, I.P.Extension, Patparganj, Delhi, India

Dr. Raja Sekhar Varma

, India, Kochi

Cardiologist • 28 years experience

Hindi English
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Dr. Raja Sekhar Varma is a specialized Interventional Cardiologist in India. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Kochi, India. The doctor has over 10 Years of experience and is associated with Aster Medicity.

Association and Memberships Dr. Raja Sekhar Varma is part of:

  • Cardiological Society of India (CSI)
  • Indian College of Cardiology (ICC)

Certifications :

  • Advanced Cardiology Training program (Asan Medical Centre, Seoul, Korea)

Qualifications :

  • MBBS
  • MD (General Medicine)
  • DM (Cardiology)

Hospital Address :

Aster Medcity Hospital, South Chittoor, Kochi, Kerala, India

What is the medical expertise of Dr. Raja Sekhar Varma?

  • Dr Raja Sekhar Varma is a renowned interventional cardiologist with over 10 years of experience. His areas of expertise include complex PCI, balloon valvotomy( BTV, BAV, PTMC), ICDs, TAVR, stent graft for dissections/aneurysms, implantation of pacemakers, rotablation assisted PCI and image guided PCI.
  • For his excellence in the field of interventional cardiology, Dr Varma has received several prestigious awards such as the " MOH Hassan Kuthoos Marikka Endowment Prize in Cardiology" in 1996 , the " JIPMER Scientific Society Best Paper Award" in 2001 and the " Nallam Satiyanarayanamma Gold Medal" for obtaining the first place in MD in General Medicine at Pondicherry University in 2000.
  • He has published several papers in respected journals such as:

Narayanan S, Jabir A, Rajesh, Varma R, Thomas V, Thomas M, Gopakumar K S, Balachandran A. Heart failure admissions during COVID-19 pandemic. KERALA HEART J 2021;10:15-8.

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Dr. Manoj Luthra

, India, Noida

Cardiac enterologist • 26 years experience

Hindi English
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Dr. Manoj Luthra is a specialized Cardiac Surgeon in India. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Noida, India. The doctor has over 26 Years of experience and is associated with Jaypee Hospital.

Association and Memberships Dr. Manoj Luthra is part of:

  • Pediatric Cardiac Society of India
  • World Congress of Pediatric Cardiac Surgeons
  • Indian Association of Cardio-thoracic Surgeons

Certifications :

  • Fellow in cardiac surgery at Royal Prince Alfred Hospital, Sydney, Australia.

Qualifications :

  • MBBS
  • MS (General Surgery)
  • MCh (Cardiac Surgery)

Hospital Address :

Jaypee Hospital Parking Lot, Noida-Greater Noida Expy, Goberdhanpur, Sector 128, Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India

Dr. Mohamed Ahmed Helmy

, United Arab Emirates, Sharjah

Cardiac enterologist • 30 years experience

English Arabic French
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Dr. Mohamed Ahmed Helmy is a specialized Cardiac Surgeon in United Arab Emirates. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The doctor has over 25 Years of experience and is associated with Zulekha Hospital Sharjah.

Association and Memberships Dr. Mohamed Ahmed Helmy is part of:

  • European Society of Cardiothoracic Surgery (EACTS)

Qualifications :

  • MBBS
  • MD (Cardiothoracic Surgery)

Hospital Address :

Zulekha Hospital - Sharjah - United Arab Emirates

What is the medical expertise of Dr Mohamed Ahmed Helmy?

  • Dr Mohamed Ahmed Helmy is a renowned cardiac surgeon with more than 25 years of experience in adult cardiac surgery, coronary artery bypass grafting, aortic root surgery, valve surgery and repair, minimally invasive cardiac surgery, on and off-pump arterial revascularisation and aortic aneurysm.
  • Dr Mohamed Ahmed Helmy also serves as the co-editor and reviewer of the Egyptian Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery.
  • Dr Helmy has also presented his research work at many conferences such as the Symposium on Vascular Disease, Paris, 2002.
Dr. Riza Turkoz

, Turkey, Istanbul

Cardiac enterologist • 32 years experience

Turkish & English
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Dr. Riza Turkoz is a specialized Cardiac Surgeon in Turkey. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Istanbul, Turkey. The doctor has over 32 Years of experience and is associated with Acibadem Bakirkoy Hospital.

Qualifications :

  • 2011 Medical Specialization Board Pediatric Cardiovascular Surgery
  • 2006 Baskent University Faculty of Medicine Professor
  • 2001 Inonu University Faculty of Medicine Associate Professor
  • 1998 Assistant Professor of Inonu University Faculty of Medicine
  • 1993 Izmir Ataturk Training and Research Hospital Cardiovascular Surgery
  • 1987 Ege University Faculty of Medicine

Hospital Address :

Zeytinlik Mahallesi, Acbadem Bakrk

Dr. Cem Yorgancioglu

, Turkey, Ankara

Cardiac enterologist • 30 years experience

Turkish & English
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Dr. Cem Yorgancioglu is a specialized Cardiac Surgeon in Turkey. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Ankara, Turkey. The doctor has over 27 Years of experience and is associated with Memorial Ankara Hospital.

Association and Memberships Dr. Cem Yorgancioglu is part of:

  • Turkish Cardiovascular Surgery Association
  • National Vascular Surgery Foundation
  • Turkish Radiology Association
  • European Association of Cardiothoracic Surgery
  • Society of Thoracic Surgeons
  • Perfussionists Association
  • European Board of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgeons

Certifications :

  • Zurich University - Visiting Fellow

Qualifications :

  • Professor, Hacettepe University, 2006, Ankara,Turkey
  • Associate Professor, Bayindir Ankara Hospital, 2002, Ankara,Turkey
  • Visiting Fellow, Zurich university, 1990, Switzerland
  • Cardiovascular Surgery Specialist Training, Hacettepe Medical University Faculty, 1986 - 1991, Ankara,Turkey
  • Medical Training, Hacettepe Medical University Faculty, 1978 - 1984, Ankara,Turkey

Hospital Address :

Balgat Mah., Memorial Hospital Ankara, Mevlana Blv. & 1422. Sok., ankaya/Ankara, Turkey

Dr. Naci Erciyes Yagan

, Turkey, Istanbul

Cardiac enterologist • 29 years experience

Turkish & English
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Dr. Naci Erciyes Yagan is a specialized Cardiac Surgeon in Turkey. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Sisli, Turkey. The doctor has over 29 Years of experience and is associated with Memorial Sisli Hospital.

Association and Memberships Dr. Naci Erciyes Yagan is part of:

  • Turkish Cardiovascular Surgery Society
  • Association of Vascular Surgery
  • Cardiology Association

Qualifications :

  • Chest and Cardiovacular Surgery Specialisation Training, Istanbul University Istanbul medical faculty, 1982 - 1990, ?stanbul, Turkey
  • Medical Training, Istanbul University Istanbul medical faculty, 1974 - 1981, ?stanbul, Turkey

Hospital Address :

Kaptan Paa Mh, Memorial ili Hospital, Halit Ziya T

What is the medical expertise of Dr Naci Erciyes Yagan

  • Dr Naci Erciyes Yagan has over 29 years of experience as a cardiac surgeon and can treat a range of illnesses such as deep vein thrombosis, heart failure, peripheral vascular disease, coronary artery disease and abdominal aortic aneurysm.
  • He obtained specialized training in Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery at Istanbul University, Faculty of Medicine(1982).
  • Over the course of his career, Dr Yagan has participated in more than 100 conferences, training courses and symposia.
  • Dr Naci Yagan has published research articles in several reputed journals such as the Anatolian Journal of Cardiology, Vascular Surgery Journal and the Journal of Surgical Medical Sciences.
Dr. Ali Fedakar

, Turkey, Istanbul

Cardiac enterologist • 29 years experience

Turkish & English
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Dr. Ali Fedakar is a specialized Cardiac Surgeon in Turkey. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Istanbul, Turkey. The doctor has over 29 Years of experience and is associated with Hisar Intercontinental Hospital.

Association and Memberships Dr. Ali Fedakar is part of:

  • Turkish Society of Cardiovascular Surgery
  • National Vascular Surgery Association
  • Phlebology Association

Qualifications :

  • Undergraduate, Erciyes University Faculty of Medicine
  • Specialization, Cukurova University Faculty of Medicine
  • Associate Professor, Kartal Kosuyolu High Specialist Training and Research Hospital

Hospital Address :

Saray Mah, Hisar Intercontinental Hospital, Site Yolu Cad, mraniye/Istanbul, Turkey

Dr. Mehmet Fikri Yapici

, Turkey, Istanbul

Cardiac enterologist • 26 years experience

Turkish & English
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Dr. Mehmet Fikri Yapici is a specialized Cardiac Surgeon in Turkey. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Atasehir, Turkey. The doctor has over 26 Years of experience and is associated with Memorial Atasehir Hospital.

Association and Memberships Dr. Mehmet Fikri Yapici is part of:

  • Turkish Cardiovascular Surgery Society
  • Turkish Cardiology Association
  • Phlebology Association
  • Turkish Perfusionist's Society
  • Thoracic Anaesthesia and Intensive Care Society
  • National Vascular and Endovascular Surgery Association
  • Society of Thoracic Surgery
  • European Association for Cardio-Thoracic Surgery
  • European Society for Cardiovascular and Endovascular Surgery
  • International Society for Cardiovascular Surgery

Qualifications :

  • Cardiovascular Specialisation Training, Turkiye Yuksek Ihtisas Hospital, 1990 - 1992, Istanbul,Turkey
  • Cardiovascular Surgery Specialisation Training, Istanbul Hydarpasa Thoracic Surgery Center, 1987 - 1990, Istanbul,Turkey
  • Medical Training, Ankara University Medical Faculty, 1980 - 1986, Ankara,Turkey

Hospital Address :

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Dr. Elif Ceylan Uyanik

, Turkey, Bursa

Cardiac enterologist • 18 years experience

Turkish & English
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Dr. Elif Ceylan Uyanik is a specialized Cardiac Surgeon in Turkey. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Ankara, Turkey. The doctor has over 18 Years of experience and is associated with Medicana Bursa Hospital.

Qualifications :

  • Uludag University Faculty of Medicine
  • Karaelmas University of Zonguldak

Hospital Address :

Odunluk Mahallesi, Medicana BURSA HOSPITAL, Akp?nar Caddesi, Nilfer/Bursa, Turkey

What is the medical expertise of Dr Elif Ceylan Uyanik?

  • Dr Elif Ceylan Uyanik is a highly experienced cardiac surgeon specializing in a range of procedures such as heart valve surgery, coronary bypass surgery, carotid artery surgery, and sclerotherapy. She can provide effective treatments for various heart ailments such as vein and occlusive artery diseases, and capillary varicose veins.
  • She completed her specialization at the Zonguldak Karaelmas University Faculty of Medicine. Dr Uyanik is also affiliated with the Turkish Medical Association.
Dr. Isa Coskun

, Turkey, Antalya

Cardiac enterologist • 20 years experience

Turkish & English
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Dr. Isa Coskun 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 Memorial Antalya Hospital.

Association and Memberships Dr. Isa Coskun is part of:

  • Turkish Society of Cardiovascular Surgery
  • National Association of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery
  • Society for Minimally Invasive and Robotic Cardiovascular Surgery
  • European Society of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery

Qualifications :

  • 2014, Associate Professor, Ege University Faculty of Medicine
  • 1999 - 2005, Cardiovascular Surgery Specialist Training, Uludag University Faculty Of Medicine, Turkey
  • 1991 - 1998, Medical Doctor Training, Bursa Turkey

Hospital Address :

Zafer Mahallesi, Memorial Antalya Hospital, Y?ld?r?m Beyaz?t Caddesi, Kepez/Antalya, Turkey

What is the medical expertise of Dr Isa Coskun?

  • Dr Isa Coskun is an exceptional cardiac surgeon with more than 20 years of experience in providing safe and effective treatments for a wide variety of heart conditions such as heart valve disease, aortic aneurysms, and coronary artery disease. He is an expert in performing procedures like heart valve repair, heart valve replacement, coronary artery bypass graft surgery, and vascular surgery.
  • Dr Coskun holds memberships in several prestigious organizations such as the Turkish Society of Cardiovascular Surgery, the Minimally Invasive and Robotic Cardiovascular Surgery Association and the European Vascular Endovascular Surgery Society.
  • Dr Coskun has published 22 scientific articles in international and 10 research papers in reputed national journals. Some of his publications are:
    1. Demïrtürk OS, Kiziltan HT, Coşkun İ, Tünel HA, Tekin HG. Long-Term Results of Pericardial Autologous Patch Enlargement of the Aortic Annulus Using the Manouguian Technique. Heart Surg Forum. 2016 Apr 5;19(2):E067-73.
    2. Colkesen Y, Coskun I, Cayli M, Gulcan O. Predictors of in-hospital mortality following redo cardiac surgery: Single-centre experience. Interv Med Appl Sci. 2015 Sep;7(3):102-7.
    3. Günday M, Coşkun I, ?iftçi ?, ?zülkü M, Tekindal MA, Güven A, Aşlamacı S. Radial artery, saphenous vein versus left internal thoracic artery in recurrent ischemic symptoms after coronary artery bypass graft surgery. Arch Iran Med. 2014 Aug;17(8):551-5.
Dr. John EV

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Cardiac enterologist • 32 years experience

Malayalam English
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Dr. John EV is a specialized Cardiac Surgeon in United Arab Emirates. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The doctor has over 18 Years of experience and is associated with .

Certifications :

  • FIACS

Qualifications :

  • M S
  • M.Ch
  • DNB (CVTS)
Dr. Suman Bhandari

, India, Delhi

Cardiologist • 38 years experience

English Hindi
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Dr. Suman Bhandari is a specialized Interventional Cardiologist in India. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in New Delhi, India. The doctor has over 37 Years of experience and is associated with Fortis Escorts Heart Institute, Okhla.

Association and Memberships Dr. Suman Bhandari is part of:

  • Medical Council of India (MCI)
  • Delhi Medical Council
  • Fellow of American College Of Cardiology (FACC)
  • Cardiological Society of India (FCSI)
  • European Society of Cardiology (FESC)
  • Society for Cardiovascular Angiography & Interventions (FSCAI)

Certifications :

  • Fellowship at Interventional Rouen (France) & Leuven (Belgium)

Qualifications :

  • MBBS - MKJK college, Rohtak, 1976
  • MD - Medicine - Maharshi Dayanand University, Rohtak, 1981
  • DM - Cardiology - Aiims, 1983

Hospital Address :

Fortis Escorts Heart Institute, Okhla Rd, New Friends Colony, New Delhi, Delhi, India

Dr. Rajneesh Malhotra

, India, Delhi

Cardiac enterologist • 31 years experience

Hindi English
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Dr. Rajneesh Malhotra is a specialized Cardiac Surgeon in India. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Delhi, India. The doctor has over 25 Years of experience and is associated with Max Super Speciality Hospital, Saket.

Association and Memberships Dr. Rajneesh Malhotra is part of:

  • Member of Society of Thoracic Surgeons (STS)
  • Member of European Association For Cardio Thoracic Surgery (EACTS), London, UK
  • Member of International Society of Minimally Invasive Cardiac Surgery (ISMICS)
  • Life Membership & Fellowship of Indian Association of Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgeons of India (IACTS)
  • Member of Indian Association of Surgeons India
  • Member of Cardio Thoracic Surgery Net (CTS Net)
  • Member of Indian College of Cardiology
  • Member of Indian Medical Association (IMA) Delhi

Qualifications :

  • M.B.B.S and M.S (General Surgery), King George’s Medical College, Lucknow
  • M.Ch from institute of cardiology, G.S.V.M. medical college, Kanpur university, Kanpur
  • Fellowship in cardiac surgery from department of thoracic & cardiovascular surgery, University Hospital, Uppsala, Sweden
  • Minimally invasive cardiac surgery, Medtronic inc. Minneapolis, USA
  • Port access cardiac surgery, Heart Port Training Institute, Salt Lake City, Utah, USA
  • Training in da vinci robotic cardiac surgery, instutive surgical institute & Ohio State University, Columbus, USA
  • Myocore institute valve repair on beating heart training at Mycore Institute at Minneapolis, USA

Hospital Address :

Max Super Speciality Hospital, Saket Institutional Area, Saket, New Delhi, Delhi, India

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

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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

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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.

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Type of Heart Specialist available Worldwide?

Top Speciality Doctors Worldwide:

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

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