Who is a Heart Surgeon?
A cardiac surgeon is a medical doctor who has advanced education and training in performing surgery on the heart and the major blood vessels around it.
They may belong to different specialties or may choose to specialize in certain types of heart procedures, such as procedures done on children.
Top Heart Surgeons In South Africa
Prof. Rob Kinsley
Dr. Saleem Dawood
Dr. Zaid Mohamed
Dr. Jayneel A Joshi
Dr. Parmanand Naran
Dr. Thayabran Pillay
Dr. Les Osrin
How many heart surgeons are there in South Africa?
120 cardiothoracic surgeons
Training of medical schools and specialists is only in government institutions. Private medical schools are not accredited.
South Africa has approximately 120 cardiothoracic surgeons in the country with about 60% in the private sector, many with government part-time appointments.
Is South Africa good for heart surgery?
It is no wonder, then, that South Africa has since made enormous strides in the field of cardiology and cardiovascular surgery, and specialised aftercare of patients.