Prof. Dr. med. David Holzhey

Prof. Dr. med. David Holzhey is a renowned cardiac surgeon with 22 years of experience. He specializes in cardiac surgery, particularly minimally invasive bypass and heart valve surgery. Currently, he is the Chief Physician of the Department of Cardiac Surgery at Helios University Hospital Wuppertal in Germany. Dr. Holzhey's impressive career includes many scientific publications, with 171. His research focuses on various aspects of cardiac surgery, aiming to improve treatment outcomes and patient care. Notably, he has conducted studies on surgical explantation after TAVR failure, cytokine hemoadsorption during cardiac surgery, and cerebral embolic protection during transcatheter aortic valve replacement. Throughout his career, Dr. Holzhey has held prestigious positions at renowned institutions. He served as a consultant at the Department of Cardiac Surgery at the University Hospital Zuerich and the University of Leipzig. He was also an Adjunct Professor of cardiac surgery at the University of Leipzig before becoming a Professor in cardiac surgery at the Witten/Herdecke University. His expertise and contributions to the field have earned him recognition and accolades. Dr. Holzhey's extensive knowledge, experience, and dedication make him a highly skilled and trusted cardiac surgeon. His commitment to research and advancing the field of cardiac surgery ensures that patients receive the best possible care.