Andrzej Bochenek
- Specialization: Cardiothoracic surgeon
- 53 years of experience
- Speaks:English, Polish
- Workplace: Poland, Ustron, American Heart of Poland Hospitals
- Professor of Cardiac Surgery at the American Heart of Poland
Dr. Andrzej Bochenek is a cardiac surgeon who participated in Poland's first successful heart transplants. He serves as Professor of Cardiac Surgery at the American Heart of Poland. Dr. Bochenek completed training at the Karolinska Institute and the National Heart Institute. He treats patients at a network with a 99.7% cardiac surgery success rate.
- Specializes in the Bentall procedure, heart port surgery, and complex valve replacements.
- Collaborated with leading cardiology centers in the UK, USA, and Sweden.
- Performs coronary artery bypass grafting and VSD closure for adult patients.
- Lectures frequently at international cardiac meetings to share surgical techniques.
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Qualifications
Prof. Andrzej Bochenek is a cardiac surgeon who participated in the first successful heart transplants in Poland. He is a Professor of Cardiac Surgery at the American Heart of Poland. Dr. Bochenek performs surgeries for complex cardiovascular cases.
Specialization and Surgical Expertise
Dr. Bochenek treats adult cardiac conditions. He performs specialized surgeries for structural heart defects and coronary artery disease. His practice includes:
- Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting (CABG)
- Bentall Procedure for aortic root replacement
- Single and double cardiac valve replacement
- Heart port surgery — a minimally invasive technique performed through small incisions between the ribs
- VSD closure and repair for adults to fix a hole in the wall separating the heart chambers
- Installation of heart pacemakers
- Radiofrequency ablation for heart rhythm disorders
Clinical Experience
The doctor practiced at several cardiology centers. This international background informs his approach to heart surgeries. He has worked at:
- Karolinska Institute, Stockholm, Sweden
- National Heart Institute, London, United Kingdom
- Oxford Radcliffe Hospital, Oxford, United Kingdom
- Cardiothoracic Department, Leicester, United Kingdom
- Deborah Heart and Lung Center, Browns Mills, USA
Academic Background and Recognition
Dr. Bochenek is an educator and researcher. He holds a Hirsch index of 14, which measures the productivity and citation impact of his publications.
- 1973 – Silesian Medical University – Medical Degree, Katowice, Poland
- Professor of Cardiac Surgery – American Heart of Poland
- Frequent lecturer at international cardiac meetings and congresses
Professional Memberships
- American Heart of Poland Hospitals
- Silesian Medical University Alumni Association
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