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Dr. Hasan Alper Gurbuz

Cardiac enterologist

, Ankara, Turkey

22 Years of experience

 


Dr. Hasan Alper Gurbuz is a specialized Cardiac Surgeon in Turkey. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Ankara, Turkey. The doctor has over 10 Years of experience and is associated with Memorial Ankara Hospital.

Association and Memberships Dr. Hasan Alper Gurbuz is part of:

  • Turkish Medical Association
  • Turkish Cardiovascular Surgery Association
  • National Vascular Surgery Foundation
  • European Association of Cardiothoracic Surgery

Qualifications :

  • Doctorate, Hacettepe University Faculty of Science Biology department, 2012 - Present, Ankara,Turkey
  • Specialist Training, Hacettepe University Cardiovascular Surgery medical Faulty, 2003 - 2009, Ankara, Turkey
  • Medical Training, Ankara University Medical Faculty, 1996 - 2002 , Ankara,Turkey

Hospital Address :

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

Dr. Ersin Erek

Cardiac enterologist

, Istanbul, Turkey

31 Years of experience

 


Dr. Ersin Erek is a specialized Cardiac Surgeon in Turkey. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Istanbul, Turkey. The doctor has over 31 Years of experience and is associated with Acibadem University Hospital Atakent.

Association and Memberships Dr. Ersin Erek is part of:

  • European Association of Cardiothoracic Surgery
  • European Society of Cardiovascular Surgery
  • Turkish Cardiovascular Surgery Association
  • Turkish Cardiology Association
  • Turkish Pediatric Cardiology Association
  • Turkish Medical Association
  • Istanbul Medical Chamber

Qualifications :

  • 2011 Medical Specialization Board Pediatric Cardiovascular Surgery
  • 2010 Associate Professor of Cardiovascular Surgery
  • 1997 Istanbul University Institute of Cardiology Cardiovascular Surgery
  • 1990 Dokuz Eylul University Faculty of Medicine

Hospital Address :

Halkal Merkez Mahallesi, Acibadem University Hospital Atakent, Halkal Altnehir stanbul Caddesi, K

Dr. Ahmet Tulga Ulus

Cardiac enterologist

, Istanbul, Turkey

32 Years of experience

Speaks: Turkish , English

 


Dr. Ahmet Tulga Ulus 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 Bakirkoy Hospital.

Association and Memberships Dr. Ahmet Tulga Ulus is part of:

  • National Association of Vascular Surgery
  • Society of Phlebology
  • Turkish Society of Thoracic, Cardiovascular Surgery
  • European Society of Cardiovascular Surgery (EACTS)
  • European Society of Vascular Surgery (ESVS)
  • The European Society for Cardiovascular and Endovascular Surgery
  • European Society of Surgical Research
  • Turkish Society of Cardiology
  • Regenerative Medicine Association

Qualifications :

  • 1985 Ted Ankara College

Hospital Address :

Zeytinlik Mahallesi, Acbadem Bakrk

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Dr. Akhil Govil

Cardiac enterologist

, Gurgaon, India

29 Years of experience

Speaks: Hindi , English

 


Dr. Akhil Govil is a specialized Cardiac Surgeon in India. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Gurgaon, India. The doctor has over 24 Years of experience and is associated with Artemis Health Institute .

Association and Memberships Dr. Akhil Govil is part of:

  • Indian Association of Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgeons (IACTS)

Certifications :

  • Fellowship in Clinical Cardiology - Mayo Clinic Rochester, USA, 2004

Qualifications :

  • MBBS - SNMC Jodhpur, 1995
  • MCh - Cardio Thoracic and Vascular Surgery - AIIMS Delhi, 2003
  • MS - SMS Hospital, Jaipur, 1999

Hospital Address :

Artemis Hospitals, Sector 51, Gurugram, Haryana, India

Dr. Alper Ucak

Cardiac enterologist

, Istanbul, Turkey

18 Years of experience

Speaks: Turkish , English

 


Dr. Alper Ucak is a specialized Cardiac Surgeon in Turkey. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Istanbul, Turkey. The doctor has over 18 Years of experience and is associated with Medicana Bahcelievler Hospital.

Association and Memberships Dr. Alper Ucak is part of:

  • Turkish Society of Cardiovascular Surgery (TKDCD)
  • European Association for Cardiothoracic Surgery (EACTS)
  • The Cardiothoracic Surgery Network (CTSNET)
  • National Association of Vascular Surgery (UVCD)
  • Society of Phlebology

Qualifications :

  • 1992-1998, ANK./GATA Military Medical Faculty.
  • 2001-2006, IST / GATA Haydarpasa Training Hospital Cardiovascular Surgery Specialist completed.

Hospital Address :

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

Dr. Mehdi Zengin

Cardiac enterologist

, Antalya, Turkey

31 Years of experience

Speaks: Turkish , English

 


Dr. Mehdi Zengin is a specialized Cardiac Surgeon in Turkey. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Istanbul, Turkey. The doctor has over 15 Years of experience and is associated with Memorial Antalya Hospital.

Association and Memberships Dr. Mehdi Zengin is part of:

  • Turkish Society of Cardiovascular Surgery
  • European Association of Cardiothoracic Surgery
  • National Association of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery

Qualifications :

  • ?stanbul Kartal Ko?uyolu High Specialized Education and Research Hospital
  • 1993 - 1998, Cardiovascular Surgery Specialist Training, ?stanbul University Faculty of Medicine, Istanbul / Turkey
  • 1986 - 1993, Medical Doctor Training, Istanbul / Turkey

Hospital Address :

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

Dr. Satish Javali

Cardiac enterologist

, Mumbai, India

22 Years of experience

Speaks: Hindi , English

 


Dr. Satish Javali is a specialized Cardiac Surgeon in India. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Mumbai, India. The doctor has over 16 Years of experience and is associated with Fortis Hiranandani Hospital.

Association and Memberships Dr. Satish Javali is part of:

  • Indian Medical Association (IMA)
  • Medical Council of India (MCI)

Certifications :

  • Fellowship Cardiac Surgery Auckland City Hospital, New Zealand.
  • Fellowship Cardiac Surgery Harvard University Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, USA.

Qualifications :

  • MBBS - Mumbai University, 1998
  • MS - General Surgery - Mumbai University, 2002
  • MCh - Cardio Thoracic and Vascular Surgery - Mumbai University, 2006

Hospital Address :

Fortis Hiranandani Hospital Vashi, Sector 10A, Vashi, Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

Dr. Piya Samankatiwat

Cardiac enterologist

, Bangkok, Thailand

24 Years of experience

Speaks: Thai , English

 


Dr. Piya Samankatiwat is a specialized Cardiac Surgeon in Thailand. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Bangkok, Thailand. The doctor has over 24 Years of experience and is associated with Vejthani Hospital.

Certifications :

  • Fellow in Cardiology, Ramathibodi Hospital, Mahidol University, 1998

Qualifications :

  • Medical Doctor, Faculty of Medicine, Ramathibodi Hospital Mahidol University, 1991
  • Diploma of Thai Board of Surgery, Khonkhen University, 1995

Hospital Address :

Vejthani Hospital, 1 Soi Lat Phrao 111 Klong-Chan Bangkapi Bangkok, Thailand

Dr. Gokce Sirin

Cardiac enterologist

, Istanbul, Turkey

15 Years of experience

Speaks: Turkish , English

 


Dr. Gokce Sirin is a specialized Cardiac Surgeon in Turkey. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Istanbul, Turkey. The doctor has over 15 Years of experience and is associated with Medicana Camlica Hospital.

Association and Memberships Dr. Gokce Sirin is part of:

  • European Society for Vascular Surgery
  • Turkish Society of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery
  • National Society of Vascular Surgery
  • Phlebology Society Minimally Invasive
  • Robotic Cardiovascular Surgery Society National Society for Trauma and Emergency Surgery
  • Turkish Medical Association

Qualifications :

  • Istanbul University Cerrahpasa Medical Faculty 1997
  • İstanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine 2004

Hospital Address :

K?s?kl? Mahallesi, MEDICANA aml?ca Hospital, skdar/Istanbul, Turkey

Dr. Pradeep Chand Sukumaran Nair

Cardiac enterologist

, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

20 Years of experience

Speaks: English , Malayalam

 


Dr. Pradeep Chand Sukumaran Nair 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 .

Qualifications :

  • MBBS
  • MS
  • MCh
Dr. Anvay Mulay

Cardiac enterologist

, Mumbai, India

35 Years of experience

Speaks: Hindi , English

 


Dr. Anvay Mulay is a specialized Cardiac Surgeon in India. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Mulund, India. The doctor has over 29 Years of experience and is associated with Fortis Hospital, Mulund.

Association and Memberships Dr. Anvay Mulay is part of:

  • Indian Association of Cardio Vascular and Thoracic Surgeons
  • Maharashtra Medical Council
  • Indian Medical Council
  • General Medical Council, UK

Certifications :

  • Cardiac Surgery, St. Vincents Hospital, Portland Oregon, USA
  • Cardiac Surgery, Rambam Medical Centre, Haifa, Israel
  • Cardiac Surgery, from Professional doctors in UK under Royal College of Surgeons

Qualifications :

  • MBBS
  • MS
  • M.Ch

Hospital Address :

Fortis Hospital Mulund, Industrial Area, Bhandup West, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

Dr. Srinath Vijayashekaran

Cardiac enterologist

, Chennai, India

21 Years of experience

Speaks: Tamil , English

 


Dr. Srinath Vijayashekaran is a specialized Cardiac Surgeon in India. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Malar, India. The doctor has over 14 Years of experience and is associated with Fortis Malar Hospital.

Association and Memberships Dr. Srinath Vijayashekaran is part of:

  • Indian Medical Association
  • Travancore Cochin Medical Council
  • Tamil Nadu Medical Council

Qualifications :

  • MBBS
  • MS( General Surgery)
  • DNB(Cardio Thoracic)

Hospital Address :

Fortis Malar Hospital, Gandhi Nagar, Adyar, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

Dr. Bhaskar B V

Cardiac enterologist

, Bangalore, India

15 Years of experience

Speaks: Kannada , English

 


Dr. Bhaskar B V is a specialized Cardiac Surgeon in India. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Bangalore, India. The doctor has over 10 Years of experience and is associated with BGS Gleneagles Global Hospitals.

Association and Memberships Dr. Bhaskar B V is part of:

  • IACTS
  • STS

Certifications :

  • Junior Consultant and Assistant Professor, KLE Dr. Prabhakar Kore Hospital, Belgaum, and J. N. Medical College, Belgaum Karnataka, India
  • Assistant Professor and Consultant Cardiothoracic surgeon, Vydehi Institute of Medical Sciences & Research Centre, Bangalore
  • Consultant Cardiothoracic surgeon, Sakra World Hospital, Bangalore

Qualifications :

  • MBBS
  • MS(General Surgery)
  • M.Ch (Cardiothoracic & Vascular Surgery)

Hospital Address :

BGS Gleneagles Global Hospitals, Sunkalpalya, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

Dr. Pratap Chandra Rath

Cardiologist

, Hyderabad, India

44 Years of experience

Speaks: Telugu & English

 


Dr. Pratap Chandra Rath is a specialized Interventional Cardiologist in India. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Hyderabad, India. The doctor has over 38 Years of experience and is associated with Apollo Hospitals.

Association and Memberships Dr. Pratap Chandra Rath is part of:

  • American College of Cardiology
  • European College of Cardiology
  • Indian College of Cardiology
  • Hon. Director, Research & Development, Catheter & Cardiovascular division 'MEDICORP' International, France & Citadel Healthcare Informatics, India
  • Founding Trustee, Indo French Foundation on Interventional Cardiology

Certifications :

  • Fellowship in Interventional Cardiology, University of Rouen, France, 1990
  • Senior Fellowship for training on coronary artery stenting, University of Roune, France & Red Cross Heart Hospital, Frankfurt, Germany, 1994

Qualifications :

  • MBBS
  • MD
  • DM (Cardiology)
  • FICC
  • FACC

Hospital Address :

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

Dr. Chidanand Bedjirgi

Cardiac enterologist

, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

18 Years of experience

Speaks: Arabic , English

 


Dr. Chidanand Bedjirgi 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 Zulekha Hospital Dubai.

Association and Memberships Dr. Chidanand Bedjirgi is part of:

  • Association of Surgeons of India
  • Association of Minimal access surgeons of India
  • Indian Association of Cardio-thoracic and Vascular surgeons
  • European Association of Cardio-Thoracic Surgeons (EACTS)
  • American college of Chest
  • Vascular Society of India (VSI)
  • Society of Thoracic Surgery, USA

Qualifications :

  • MBBS
  • MS
  • Mch(CTVS)
  • FAIS
  • FCCP

Hospital Address :

Zulekha Hospital Dubai - Dubai - United Arab Emirates

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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