Prof. Dr. Sacha Salzberg

minimally invasive rhythm surgery, cardic & vascular surgery

User Score	Experience	Rating	Price Range	Publications	Media Files	Online Consultations
97%	25 years	9.9/10	$$$	122	15	No

Overview

Country, City

Germany, Vogtareuth

Health facility

Schoen Clinic Vogtareuth

Medical unit

Department of cardiac, thoracic, and vascular surgery

About the doctor

With 25 years of experience, Prof. Dr. Sacha Salzberg is a renowned specialist in minimally invasive rhythm surgery and cardiac surgery. His impressive career includes working at prestigious institutions such as the University Hospital Zurich and the Hirslanden Clinic. Prof. Salzberg is esteemed for his 122 scientific publications, focusing on innovative techniques in coronary artery bypass grafting and epicardial left atrial appendage occlusion. His expertise in total arterial off-pump surgery and the impact of left atrial appendage closure on stroke prevention showcases his dedication to advancing cardiac care. As the founder of the Heart & Rhythm Center in Zurich and Swiss Ablation, Heart and Rhythm Center AG, Prof. Salzberg continues to lead cutting-edge research in cardiovascular medicine. His contributions to improving patient outcomes and quality of life after cardiac surgery underline his commitment to excellence. With a wealth of experience and a passion for innovative treatments, Prof. Salzberg is at the forefront of advancing cardiac surgical techniques and providing high-quality patient care.

Skills & Expertise

Gallery

Prof. Dr. Sacha Salzberg during a surgery

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Prof. Dr. Sacha Salzberg with colleagues

Prof. Dr. Sacha Salzberg at the reception

Resume

CV (Curriculum Vitae)

Education

2000 Doctor of Medicine, MD, Universite Libre de Bruxelles (Brussels, Belgium)
2007 Basic examination in surgery (FMH)
2010 Specialist in cardiac and thoracic vascular surgery (EU & CH)
2010 «Venia Legendi» Private Lecturer (PD) at the University of Zurich
2017 Adjunct Professor, University of Zurich
2023 Visiting Professor, CHU St. Pierre, Free University of Brussels

Experience

1999 Visiting Scientist, Sam LeBauer, MD, Department of Internal Medicine, Gastroenterology, Moses Cone Hospital, University of North Carolina (UNC), Greensboro NV (USA)
1999-2000 Assistant Doctor, Prof. Jacques Brotchi, Department of Neurosurgery, Hôpital Erasme, Université Libre de Bruxelles (ULB), Belgium
2000-2005 Assistant Doctor, Prof. Marko I. Turina, Department of Cardiac and Vascular Surgery, University Hospital Zurich
2003-2005 Research Fellow, Post Doctoral Fellow, Cardiothoracic Surgery, David H. Adams. MD, Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Mount Sinai Medical Center, New York, USA
2006-2007 Assistant Doctor, Prof. M. Genoni, Department of Cardiac and Vascular Surgery, Triemli Hospital
2008-2012 Senior Physician, Prof. V. Falk, Department of Cardiac and Vascular Surgery, University Hospital Zurich
2013-2019 Attending Physician, Heart Clinic, Hirslanden Clinic
Since 2012 Visiting Staff, Academic Medical Center (AMC), Amsterdam, NL
since 2019 Founder of Heart & Rhythm Center, Zurich; Chief Physician, Schön Klinik, Vogatreuth (Munich D); Consultant, Centre Cardiothoracique de Monaco (CCM), Monaco, MC; Attending Physician, Triemli City Hospital, Zurich
Since 2021 Founder of Swiss Ablation, Heart and Rhythm Center AG, Zurich