Prof. Dr. med. Nikolaus A. Haas

Prof. Dr. med. Nikolaus A. Haas is an experienced and highly skilled pediatric cardiologist and intensive care specialist with a career spanning over 33 years. He currently serves as the Director of the Department of Pediatric Cardiology and Pediatric Intensive Care at the University Hospital of the Ludwig-Maximilians-University Munich in Germany. Dr. Haas has a diverse and impressive background, having worked at renowned medical institutions both in Germany and abroad. He has held positions as the Director of the Department of Pediatric Intensive Care at The Prince Charles Hospital Brisbane and the Director of the Department of Pediatric Cardiac Intensive Care at the King Faisal Heart Institute Riyadh. He has also been a Vice Director at the Heart and Diabetes Center North Rhine-Westphalia. With a specialization in pediatric cardiology, intensive care, congenital heart defects in adults, and interventional cardiology, Dr. Haas has made significant contributions to the field. He is recognized for being the first doctor to successfully perform a pulmonary valve replacement using a cardiac catheter on a young man in Iran. Additionally, he has published over 300 scientific papers, showcasing his expertise and dedication to advancing the field of pediatric cardiology. Dr. Haas is known for his commitment to patient care and has been actively involved in various professional organizations, including serving as the head of the German Society of Pediatric Cardiology and Congenital Heart. His contributions extend beyond clinical practice, as he has also played a key role in the establishment of a children's cardiology center in Mekele, Ethiopia. Overall, Dr. Nikolaus A. Haas' extensive experience, unique accomplishments, and dedication to patient care and research make him an exceptional pediatric cardiologist and an invaluable asset to the medical community.