Prof. Dr. med. Pascal M. Dohmen

Prof. Dr. med. Pascal M. Dohmen is a highly experienced and well-respected cardiac surgeon with 26 years of practice. He has an impressive CV, including studying human medicine at the Catholic University of Leuven, specializing in general and cardiac surgery, and obtaining additional qualifications in those fields. Dr. Dohmen has worked at renowned institutions such as the Charite University Hospital in Berlin, the Leipzig Heart Center, and the University Hospital Oldenburg and Rostock in Germany. One of the most outstanding achievements of Dr. Dohmen's career is his pioneering work in tissue engineering. In 2000, he developed a laboratory for growing heart valves and successfully implanted the world's first tissue-engineered heart valve in a human. This innovation earned him numerous accolades, including the Young Investigator's Award and recognition from the European Society for Thoracic, Cardiac, and Vascular Surgery. Dr. Dohmen's expertise in cardiac surgery and his dedication to research are evident in his 288 scientific publications. His research focuses on preoperative evaluation, mitral valve regurgitation, and reconstructive surgeries. With his extensive knowledge and experience, Dr. Dohmen is known for providing excellent patient care and innovative treatments in heart surgery. Currently, Dr. Dohmen serves as the Director of the Department of Cardiac Surgery at the University Hospital Rostock in Germany. His exceptional career features and contributions to the field make him a highly regarded and sought-after cardiac surgeon, trusted by patients and colleagues alike.