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The doctor is a highly experienced cardiac arrhythmia specialist at the National Research Cardiac Surgery Center. With a PhD from the Medical University of Barnaul, Russia, obtained in 1999, and a Doctor of Medical Sciences degree earned in 2009, the doctor has made significant contributions to the field of arrhythmology.

In 2014, the doctor became the President of the Kazakh Society of Arrhythmologists. Additionally, the doctor organizes and conducts an international school in clinical electrophysiology and interventional arrhythmology, and lectures and proctors master classes across Kazakhstan and Central Asian countries.

The doctor is a highly experienced cardiac surgeon with over 20 years in the field, having successfully performed more than 5,000 operations.

Certified in both pediatric and adult cardiac surgery, the doctor specializes in minimally invasive heart surgery.

Additionally, the doctor is a leading researcher in advanced cardiac techniques, contributing significantly to the field.

Dr. Kuatbaev Ermagambet is the Head of Cardiac Surgery at the NRCSC in Astana. He specializes in open heart surgery for congenital and acquired heart defects. Dr. Ermagambet holds the Candidate of Medical Sciences degree. He integrates thoracoscopic equipment for minimally invasive heart interventions. His practice is based at a JCI-accredited center ranked among the top cardiac clinics globally.

• Member of the European Association of Cardiothoracic Surgeons.
• Authored over 20 scientific articles on cardiac surgery.
• Completed surgical training and specializations at leading international clinics.
• Performs complex procedures within a center treating 6,000 patients annually.

Dr. Lesbekov Timur is a cardiac surgeon at the National Research Cardiac Surgery Center in Astana. He specializes in heart transplantation and complex lung transplants. Dr. Lesbekov treats coronary vein pathology and heart irregularities. He holds a degree from the First Pavlov State University of St. Petersburg.

• Performs mechanical heart support device implantation and aortic surgery.
• Expert in congenital heart disease (CHD) correction and valve substitution.
• Conducts reparative valve surgery and coronary vein grafting.
• Works at a JCI-accredited facility ranked among the top cardiac clinics globally.