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Prof. Dr. med. Farhad Bakhtiary
Excellent
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9.80

Prof. Dr. med. Farhad Bakhtiary

cardiac surgery and congenital heart defects
cardiac surgery and congenital heart defects
User ScoreExperienceRatingPrice RangePublicationsOnline Consultations
96%23 years9.8/10$$$$115No

Overview

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

About the doctor

Prof. Dr. med. Farhad Bakhtiary is a highly accomplished cardiac surgeon with over 22 years of experience. He obtained his medical license from the Johann Wolfgang Goethe University in Frankfurt am Main and specialized in general and cardiac surgery. Dr. Bakhtiary has made significant contributions to cardiac surgery through his extensive research and publications, with 115 scientific publications. Dr. Bakhtiary has held several prestigious positions throughout his career, including Chief Physician at the Helios Hospital Siegburg and Director of the Department of Cardiac Surgery at the University Hospital Bonn. He has also served as the Chair of Cardiac Surgery at the University of Witten-Herdecke. Dr. Bakhtiary is known for his expertise in treating congenital heart defects and is particularly interested in surgical techniques for atrial septal defect repair in adults. As a member of renowned medical associations such as the European Association for Cardio-Thoracic Surgery and the German Society for Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, Dr. Bakhtiary stays updated with the latest advancements in his field. Patients can trust his skill and knowledge, as he has dedicated his career to providing the best possible care through his cutting-edge research and clinical practice. In conclusion, Prof. Dr. med. Farhad Bakhtiary is an esteemed cardiac surgeon with a wealth of experience and a strong focus on treating congenital heart defects. His extensive research and numerous publications showcase his dedication to advancing the field of cardiac surgery. With his expertise and commitment to patient care, Dr. Bakhtiary is undoubtedly a top choice for individuals seeking cardiac surgery in Germany.

Skills & Expertise

surgery
valve
replacement
heart
artery
aortic valve replacement
coronary artery
endocarditis
defects
perfusion
minithoracotomy
congenital heart defects
myocardial
septal defect
artery bypass
mitral valve
aneurysm
prostheses
coronary artery bypass
artery bypass grafting
children
calcification
stenosis
valve prostheses
aneurysm rupture
valve calcification
cardiopulmonary bypass
coronary bypass
ventricular outflow tract
aortic stenosis
computed tomography
aortic valves
pulmonary artery
atrial septal defect
aortoplasty
cardiogenic shock
aorta
ventricle
heart failure
aneurysms spherical dilatation
aortic valve resuspension
vascular closure device
extracorporeal membrane oxygenation
atrioventricular septal defect
leukocyte filtration
huge rhabdomyoma
atrial appendage
minimally invasive access
tetralogy fallot
cardiac arrest

Resume

CV (Curriculum Vitae)

Education
  • 1995-2001 Studied human medicine at the Johann Wolfgang Goethe University in Frankfurt am Main
  • Obtaining a license for medical practice
  • 2002 Defense of the dissertation: "Influence of systemic leukocyte filtration on the pathogenicity of the extracorporeal circuit in high-risk patients undergoing cardiac surgery"
  • Obtaining specialization in general surgery
  • 2008 Received additional specialization in cardiac surgery
  • 2008-2009 Habilitation and a teaching license for the subject of thoracic, heart, and thoracic, vascular surgery at the Johann Wolfgang Goethe University of Frankfurt am Main: "Determination and consequence of the diastolic function of various biological aortic valve prostheses"
  • 2010 Habilitation and a teaching license for the subject of cardiac surgery at the University of Leipzig
  • 2012 Certificate in surgery for congenital heart defects from the German Society for Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery
  • 2017 Additional designation in cardiac surgery intensive care medicine
  • 2017 Re-certification surgery for congenital heart defects by the German Society for Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery
Experience
  • 2001-2007 Research Associate in the Department of thoracic, heart, and thoracic, vascular surgery at the Johann Wolfgang Goethe University of Frankfurt am Main (Director: Prof. Dr. A. Moritz)
  • 2009 Research Associate and Senior Physician in the Department of cardiac surgery at the Heart Center Leipzig (Director: Prof. Dr. F.W. Mohr)
  • 2011-2013 Deputy Head of pediatric heart surgery at the Heart Center Leipzig
  • 2013-2017 Senior Consultant and Deputy Director, Department of cardiac surgery in Heart Center Leipzig
  • 2014 Adjunct Professor at the Medical School Faculty Leipzig
  • 2017 Chief Physician of the Department of cardiac surgery and thoracic surgery at the Helios Hospital Siegburg
  • 2017-2021 Director, Department of cardiac surgery, Heart Center Siegburg-Wuppertal
  • 2019 Chair of cardiac surgery at the University of Witten-Herdecke
  • 2021 W3 Professorship, Director, Department of cardiac surgery at the University Hospital Bonn
Awards & Memberships
  • Member of the Cardiothoracic Surgery Network
  • Member of the European Association for Cardio-Thoracic Surgery
  • Member of the German Society for Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery
  • Member of the Society of Thoracic Surgeons
  • Member of the German Society for Cardiology
  • Member of the European Society of Cardiology
  • Member of the American College of Cardiology

Languages

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English
German flag
German

Publications

Femoral or Axillary Cannulation for Extracorporeal Circulation during Minimally Invasive Heart Valve Surgery (FAMI): Protocol for a Multi-Center Prospective Randomized Trial.

17 August, 2023

Sleep-disordered breathing and lung function abnormalities in adults with congenital heart disease.

8 August, 2023

Case report: Video-assisted minimally invasive mitral and pulmonary valve replacement as reoperation in patient with situs inversus totalis.

3 August, 2023

FAQ

Where does the doctor practice?

What is the specialization of Prof. Dr. med. Farhad Bakhtiary?

The primary specialization of the doctor is cardiac surgery and congenital heart defects.

What is the experience of the specialist?

Prof. Dr. med. Farhad Bakhtiary has been practicing for more than 23 years.

What is the rating of the doctor?

What topics does Prof. Dr. med. Farhad Bakhtiary expert at?

The doctor has excellent knowledge in surgery, valve, replacement, heart, artery.

Is the specialist involved in the research?

Does the specialist offer online consultations?

No, Prof. Dr. med. Farhad Bakhtiary doesn’t perform virtual appointments.

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