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Prof. MUDr. Josef Veselka, CSc., FESC, FSCAI, FICA working place, University Hospital Motol Prague
Prof. MUDr. Josef Veselka, CSc., FESC, FSCAI, FICA
Excellent
AiroScore
9.80

Prof. MUDr. Josef Veselka, CSc., FESC, FSCAI, FICA

internal medicine and cardiology
internal medicine and cardiology
User ScoreExperienceRatingPublicationsOnline Consultations
93%35 years9.8/10387No

Overview

Country, City
Czechia, Prague
Health facility
University Hospital Motol Prague
Medical unit
Department of cardiology

About the doctor

Prof. MUDr. Josef Veselka, CSc. , FESC, FSCAI, FICA, is an esteemed doctor specializing in internal medicine and cardiology with 34 years of experience. He works at the Department of Cardiology University Hospital Motol in Prague, Czechia. Dr. Veselka's impressive career includes numerous accomplishments and accolades. He obtained his medical degree from the University Hospital Motol in Prague and went on to specialize in internal medicine. He is a Fellow of the European Society of Cardiology, the Society for Cardiovascular Angiography and Interventions, and the International College of Angiology. In addition to his clinical work, Dr. Veselka is actively involved in research and has published 387 scientific publications. His research focuses on various aspects of cardiology, including managing cardiomyopathies and using innovative treatments such as alcohol septal ablation for hypertrophic obstructive cardiomyopathy. Dr. Veselka's expertise and dedication to his field have earned him recognition both nationally and internationally. He is Vice President of the International College of Angiology and has been listed as one of the top 50 doctors in the prestigious "Forbes" magazine. He also reviews 35 journals and holds editorial positions in prominent medical publications. With his extensive knowledge and experience, Dr. Veselka is a trusted and respected figure in cardiology. Patients can feel confident knowing they are in the hands of a highly skilled and accomplished doctor.

Skills & Expertise

cardiomyopathy
ablation
septal ablation
artery
alcohol septal ablation
obstructive cardiomyopathy
hypertrophic obstructive cardiomyopathy
hypertrophic cardiomyopathy
carotid artery
stenting
coronary artery
artery stenting
carotid artery stenting
heart
implantation
infarction
foramen ovale
stenosis
cardiology
angina
myocardial infarction
echocardiography
acute coronary syndrome
intravascular ultrasound
percutaneous coronary intervention
valve
heart failure
obstruction
aortic valve
cardiac arrest
stable angina pectoris
carotid stenting
valve implantation
internal medicine
ventricular outflow
thrombosis
foramen ovale closure
pulmonary trunk
myocardium
stent implantation
hypertension
aorta
artery stenosis
outflow tract
artery plaque
carditis
hypertrophy
ventricle
myocarditis
endocarditis

Resume

CV (Curriculum Vitae)

Education
  • 1989 Studied human medicine at the University Hospital Motol Prague
  • Obtaining a license for medical practice
  • 1992 Obtaining specialization in internal medicine
  • Fellow of the European Society of Cardiology
  • Fellow of the Society for Cardiovascular Angiography and Interventions
  • Fellow of the International College of Angiology
  • 1994 Received additional qualifications in the field of cardiology (European cardiological diploma and diplomas from several professional organizations in Europe and the USA)
  • 1998 Defense of the doctorate at the Charles University
Experience
  • 1989 Department of internal medicine at the Charles University
  • 1996 Department of cardiology at the Charles University
  • 1997 Department of cardiac surgery at the University Hospital Motol Prague
  • 1999 Deputy Head of the Department of cardiac surgery at the University Hospital Motol Prague
  • 2002 Associate Professor of internal medicine at the Charles University
  • 2007 Professor of internal medicine
  • Head of the Department of cardiology at the University Hospital Motol Prague
Awards & Memberships
  • 2010 Vice President of the International College of Angiology
  • 2017 President of the International College of Angiology
  • 2023 Top-50 list of doctor in “Forbes”
  • Reviewer of 35 journals, Cardiology Editor of the “Archives of Medical Science”
  • Member of the editorial board of the “Canadian Journal of Cardiology”
  • Initiator of creation and First Chairman of the committee of the working group on myocardial and pericardial diseases of the Czech Society of Cardiology
  • Learned Secretary of the International College of Angiology

Languages

English flag
English
Czech flag
Czech

Publications

Alcohol septal ablation for hypertrophic obstructive cardiomyopathy and bilateral lung transplantation for idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis: a case report.

19 September, 2023

Computed Tomography Versus Invasive Coronary Angiography in Patients With Diabetes and Suspected Coronary Artery Disease

September, 2023

Looking Back at 30 Years of Alcohol Septal Ablation and Looking Forward to the Future

September, 2023

Location

V Úvalu, 84, 150 06 Prague, Czechia

FAQ

What is the specialization of Prof. MUDr. Josef Veselka, CSc., FESC, FSCAI, FICA?

The primary specialization of the doctor is internal medicine and cardiology.

What is the experience of the specialist?

Prof. MUDr. Josef Veselka, CSc., FESC, FSCAI, FICA has been practicing for more than 35 years.

What is the rating of the doctor?

What topics does Prof. MUDr. Josef Veselka, CSc., FESC, FSCAI, FICA expert at?

The doctor has excellent knowledge in cardiomyopathy, ablation, septal ablation, artery, alcohol septal ablation.

Is the specialist involved in the research?

Does the specialist offer online consultations?

No, Prof. MUDr. Josef Veselka, CSc., FESC, FSCAI, FICA doesn’t perform virtual appointments.

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