What is cardiothoracic surgery?
Cardiothoracic surgery is performed on the organs within your thoracic (chest) cavity, such as the heart and lungs. Some surgeons choose to specialise in either cardiac surgery or thoracic surgery, but many perform both types.
Cardiothoracic surgery exists closely alongside cardiology and respiratory medicine. You may initially visit a consultant in one of these departments but be referred to cardiothoracic surgery if your condition requires more invasive treatment.
Our expert cardiothoracic team
Alongside our world-class cardiothoracic surgeons – including cardiothoracic surgeons from across the UK and London – we have a dedicated team of healthcare professionals ready to assist with your surgery and recovery, including cardiac anaesthetists, clinical nurse specialists (CNS), an intensive care team, physiotherapists, dietitians and more.
Our cardiothoracic surgeons and supporting clinical staff hold regular multidisciplinary meetings to discuss patient cases and appropriate treatment plans, ensuring the best health outcomes possible.
Cardiothoracic conditions we treat
We treat a broad spectrum of conditions affecting organs within the chest, including cancer, heart disease, valvular disease, pleural disease, and more.
Not all heart and lung conditions will require surgical treatment – many can be treated using medication or minimally invasive procedures. You will only be offered cardiothoracic surgery if your condition requires more complex treatment.
Surgical diagnostic tests
You are likely to have any non-invasive or minimally invasive diagnostic tests within our cardiology or respiratory departments before being referred to cardiothoracic surgery.
Depending on the type and severity of your symptoms, you may be required to have a surgical diagnostic procedure, such as a biopsy or angiogram. Invasive procedures are carried out by our specialist team at Cromwell Hospital.
Cardiothoracic surgeries we offer
With a distinguished team of cardiothoracic surgeons, including experts from London, we are one of few private hospitals in the UK to provide cardiothoracic surgery using minimally invasive (keyhole) techniques, including video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS) and minimally invasive coronary artery bypass grafts. The potential benefits of these innovative approaches, overseen by our skilled cardiothoracic surgeons in London, include faster recovery times and reduced scarring.
We also perform traditional open-heart surgeries, as well as robotically assisted surgeries.
Private cardiothoracic surgeons in London
Based in South Kensington, our highly experienced team of cardiothoracic surgeons are experts in carrying out complex surgeries on the heart and lungs.
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Mr Inderpaul Birdi
Consultant Cardiac Surgeon
Cardiothoracic surgery, Cardiac surgery
Mr Simon Jordan
Consultant Thoracic Surgeon
Cardiothoracic surgery, Thoracic surgery
Mr Venkatachalam Chandrasekaran
Consultant Cardiothoracic Surgeon
Cardiothoracic surgery
Mr Shahzad Raja
Consultant Cardiac Surgeon
Cardiothoracic surgery, Adult cardiac
Miss May Al-Sahaf
Consultant Thoracic Surgeon
Cardiothoracic surgery, Thoracic
Mr Andrew Chukwuemeka
Consultant Cardiothoracic Surgeon
Cardiothoracic surgery
Mr Roberto Casula
Consultant Cardiac Surgeon
Cardiothoracic surgery
Mr Emad AlJaaly
Consultant Cardiac Surgeon
Cardiothoracic surgery, Cardiac surgery
Mr John Yap
Consultant Cardiac Surgeon
Cardiothoracic surgery, Cardiac surgery
Mr Marco Scarci
Consultant Thoracic Surgeon
Cardiothoracic surgery, Thoracic surgery
