National University Hospital
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Assoc. Prof. Theodoros Kofidis
Chairman Initiative for Research and Innovation of Surgery (IRIS)
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National University Hospital
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Speciality
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Coronary Heart Disease, Valvular Heart Disease, Heart Failure, Aortic Aneurysm |
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Languages
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English
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About
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He carries out surgeries in off-pump technique, without necessitating the heart lung machine or stopping the heart.
He has started and now, directs the robotic cardiac surgery program.
He is the first to have implanted and helped children survive and recover from an artificial heart device in Singapore and the region.
He has introduced novel heartâre-shaping surgery for advanced state of disease. |
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Professional Experience
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Director Robotic Cardiac Surgery Program
Chairman Initiative for Research and Innovation of Surgery (IRIS)
Associate Professor Department of Surgery, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, NUS |
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Certifications
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Doctor of Medicines (MD)
Fellow of the American Heart Association (FAHA)
Fellow of the Academy of Medicine (FAMS) |
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