Mr George Asimakopoulos is a highly experienced Consultant Cardiac Surgeon based at the world-renowned Royal Brompton Hospital in Chelsea, London, the UK’s leading specialist heart and lung centre. He has been practising as a consultant heart surgeon since 2008 and is well recognised for his expertise in complex adult cardiac surgery, aortic surgery, and advanced valve procedures.

With more than 3,500 cardiac operations performed, Mr Asimakopoulos is regarded as one of the most experienced heart surgeons in London. He specialises in coronary artery bypass surgery, aortic valve replacement, minimally invasive heart surgery, and treatment of complex aortic conditions. Patients from across the UK and internationally seek his expertise for both routine and highly specialised heart surgery.

Areas of Expertise:

Mr Asimakopoulos provides expert surgical treatment for a wide range of heart and aortic conditions, including:

* Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting (CABG) using both on-pump and off-pump techniques
* Aortic Valve Replacement (AVR)
* Minimally Invasive Aortic Valve Surgery
* Sutureless Aortic Valve Implantation
* Complex Aortic Surgery
* Ascending Aortic Aneurysms
* Aortic Root Aneurysms
* Aortic Dissection Surgery
* Endocarditis Surgery (infection of the heart valves)
* Redo Cardiac Surgery
* Surgery for complex and high-risk cardiac conditions

His approach combines advanced surgical techniques with personalised patient care to achieve the best possible outcomes.

Training and Medical Background

Mr Asimakopoulos trained in Cardiothoracic Surgery in London and became a Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons of England in 1997.

He completed a PhD at Imperial College School of Medicine, London, focussing on cardiovascular research and surgical innovation. Originally from Athens, Greece, he studied medicine in Hamburg, Germany before continuing his surgical career in the United Kingdom.

His international medical background gives him a broad understanding of healthcare systems and patient-centred cardiac care.

Research, Teaching and Academic Contributions

Alongside his clinical practice, Mr Asimakopoulos is actively involved in cardiac surgery research, education, and training. He has published more than 100 peer-reviewed scientific articles in leading medical journals. His research interests include:

* Outcomes of surgery for aortic dissection
* Performance of sutureless aortic valves
* Advances in cardiac surgery training
* Surgical outcomes in complex aortic disease

He also teaches trainee surgeons on courses organised by the Society for Cardiothoracic Surgery in Great Britain and Ireland and serves as a Quality Assessor for surgical training courses at the Royal College of Surgeons of England.

Patients choose Mr Asimakopoulos for:

* Extensive experience in complex heart surgery
* Expertise in minimally invasive and advanced aortic procedures
* More than 3,500 successful cardiac operations
* Care at the leading specialist heart hospital in London
* Evidence-based and patient-focused treatment
* Internationally recognised surgical expertise

Further Reading: Publications (since 2021)

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