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Dr. med. Denis Merk
Excellent
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9.90

Dr. med. Denis Merk

cardiac surgery, valve surgery, minimally invasive surgery
cardiac surgery, valve surgery, minimally invasive surgery
User ScoreExperienceRatingPrice RangePublicationsMedia FilesOnline Consultations
98%18 years9.9/10$$422No

Overview

Country, City
Germany, Stuttgart
Health facility
Stuttgart Hospital
Medical unit
Department of cardiac surgery

About the doctor

Dr. med. Denis Merk is an experienced cardiac surgeon with 18 years of practice. He specializes in cardiac surgery and intensive care medicine. Dr. Merk's career highlights include working as a Senior Assistant & Managing Senior Physician at the Department of Cardiac Surgery in a hospital in Stuttgart. His expertise is evident in his 42 scientific publications, with a focus on minimally invasive procedures, aortic aneurysms, and valve replacements. Dr. Merk's dedication to continuous improvement and innovative techniques sets him apart as a skilled and accomplished professional. Dr. Merk's impressive background includes postdoctoral training at Stanford University, specializing in cardiac surgery at Heart Center Leipzig, and his role as a Freelance Emergency Doctor. With a track record of success in complex surgical procedures and a commitment to research and advancement, Dr. Merk is recognized for his contributions to cardiac surgery. His extensive experience, combined with a focus on cutting-edge treatments, positions him as an expert in his field, delivering high-quality patient care.

Skills & Expertise

valve
aortic valve
surgery
valve replacement
cardiac surgery
artery
aortic valve implantation
aneurysm
aneurysm development
valve implantation
mitral valve
revascularization
heart
transplantation
intensive care
intensive care medicine
coronary artery
full sternotomy
pacemaker implantation
aortic aneurysm
cell transplantation
aortic dissection
marfan syndrome
artery revascularization
valve surgery
cardiac procedures
early aneurysm
abdominal aortic aneurysm
mitral valve repair
marfan
cardiac cell transplantation
coronary artery revascularization
aortic aneurysm development
valve replacement surgery
implantation mitral valve
impaired left ventricles
minimally invasive surgery
invasive valve surgery
mitral valve pathology
transcatheter mitral valve
replacement aortic valve
revascularization minimal invasive
valve replacement longterm
aortic valve prosthesis
cardiac surgeon
double valve replacement
aortic wall remodeling
development marfan syndrome
valve repair neochordae
permanent pacemaker implantation

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Resume

CV (Curriculum Vitae)

Education
  • 2000-2006 Studied human medicine at the Leipzig University
  • 2010-2012 Postdoctoranture at the Stanford University School of Medicine
  • 2016 Received additional qualification in intensive care medicine at the Stuttgart Hospital
Experience
  • 2006-2016 Specialist in cardiac surgery at the Heart Center Leipzig
  • 2015-2016 Senior Physician at the Heart Center Leipzig
  • Since 2016 Freelance Emergency Doctor
  • 2016-2019 Senior Physician in the Department of cardiac surgery at the Stuttgart Hospital
  • Since 2019 Senior Assistant & Managing Senior Physician in the Department of Cardiac Surgery at the Stuttgart Hospital

Languages

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English
German flag
German

Publications

Additional cusp reconstruction does not compromise valve durability and mid-term survival after the David procedure: results from 449 patients.

1 November, 2020

Fatal complications associated with surgical left atrial appendage exclusion.

December, 2018

Correcting Arrhythmias: Interventional and Surgical Ablation Therapy.

April, 2017

Location

Kriegsbergstraße, 60, 70174 Stuttgart, Germany

FAQ

Where does the doctor practice?

What is the specialization of Dr. med. Denis Merk?

The primary specialization of the doctor is cardiac surgery, valve surgery, minimally invasive surgery.

What is the experience of the specialist?

Dr. med. Denis Merk has been practicing for more than 18 years.

What is the rating of the doctor?

Dr. med. Denis Merk is rated as 9.90 by AiroMedical.

What topics does Dr. med. Denis Merk expert at?

The doctor has excellent knowledge in valve, aortic valve, surgery, valve replacement, cardiac surgery.

Is the specialist involved in the research?

Where can I see the work of the doctor?

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Does the specialist offer online consultations?

No, Dr. med. Denis Merk doesn’t perform virtual appointments.

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