Professor Theodoros Kofidis
Director of the International Heart Center of Greece – HYGEIA
Director of the 1st Cardiac Surgery Clinic – HYGEIA
(Associate) Full Professor of Surgery School of Medicine-National University of Singapore
MD,PD(GER), FRCS, FAHA, FAMS, FAATS
Professor Kofidis is a globally renowned Heart Surgeon with a massive body of work and contributions, recognized expert in many countries as a leader in Minimally Invasive and Endoscopic Heart Surgery.
His accomplishments span from pioneering heart procedures, to introducing new techniques and technologies in the field, leading a department to international recognition, educating under-and postgraduate doctors, playing key roles in international societies, authoring multiple scientific articles and a disruptive book, and achieving a volume of work and distinctions , which is unprecedented for the region.
A Greek surgeon of Western education and training (Germany, USA, Switzerland), he offers a wide range of Heart Surgeries, which aim at changing the patient journey altogether, by achieving less trauma, less recovery time and burden, and an optimal return to normal life activities, mainly through “Keyhole” (Endoscopic and Minimally Invasive Heart Surgery). A strongly sought for surgeon and teacher of surgeons around the world, he emphasizes on personalized / customized solutions for the individual patient, while his patient cohort includes the entire spectrum of heart procedures (Coronaries, Heart Valves, Aorta, Heart Rhythm diseases). Celebrities, Politicians and Citizens of many countries have already been under his care, with outcomes that exceed any of the existing risk stratification scores.
Prof. Kofidis has recently exited the public domain (after serving as a Head of Dept of CTVS and Group Chief of CT Surgery at NUHS, as well as Full Professor at NUS, SoM), and is now offering his leading expertise in Greece GCI accredited hospitals and beyond, following timely booking.
AT A GLANCE
MEET GLOBALLY RENOWNED HEART SURGEON
CHANGING THE PATIENT JOURNEY
(Adj) Professor Theo Kofidis is a globally renowned cardiac surgeon, specializing in the full spectrum of adult cardiac surgery, including heart failure, robotic, and hybrid procedures. He is a highly sought-after proctor and surgical teacher worldwide. As one of the few AATS members in Southeast Asia, he also serves as an ambassador and steering committee member of the World Society for Cardiothoracic Surgery for the region.
He is the founder and owner of Kardia Pte Ltd, a company focused on developing disruptive heart valve and minimally invasive heart surgery technologies. Over the past 10 years in Singapore, he has established a pioneering and comprehensive minimally invasive heart surgery program and set up an advanced hemodynamic research laboratory and cardiovascular surgical research group after winning numerous grants. He directs two Centers of Excellence and a Peak of Excellence in minimally invasive cardiothoracic surgery in collaboration with NUHS and industry partners.
ACCOMPLISHING
NEW HEIGHTS
(Adj) Professor Theo Kofidis has received multiple awards from international bodies, including the European Society for Heart and Lung Transplantation, The Onassis Heart Center, The Hellenic Cardiology Society (Lifetime Achievement Award), and the Indian Society for Minimally Invasive Cardiac Surgery (Lifetime Achievement Award), among others.
He serves as a consultant or advisory board member for prominent companies such as Medtronic, Johnson & Johnson, Abbott, Livanova, and others. His innovative QR-code-based book on minimally invasive cardiac surgery (Taylor & Francis/CRC Press, NY/London) introduced a novel educational concept of Read-Scan-Watch.
He also serves as Chairman of the Education Committee of the Asian Society for Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery (ASCVTS) and Chairman of the CT Surgery Chapter of the Singapore Cardiac Society.
BRIEF BIO SCKETCH OF PROFESSOR THEO KOFIDIS
A globally renowned Cardiac Surgeon, covering the entire Adult Cardiac Surgery spectrum, including Heart Failure, Robotic and Hybrid procedures, he is a strongly sought-for proctor and surgical teacher around the world. One of only few AATS members in SE Asia, he is also an Ambassador / Steering Committee of the World Society for Cardiothoracic Surgery for the same region.
He is Founder and Owner of the Company Kardia Pte Ltd, aiming at the development of disruptive heart valve- and minimally invasive heart surgery technology. Over the last 10 years in Singapore, he has established a complete, pioneering and comprehensive Minimally Invasive Heart Surgery program in the region, and set up an advanced hemodynamic research laboratory and Cardiovascular Surgical Research Group in Singapore, after winning numerous grants. He directs two Centers of Excellence and a Peak of Excellence in the domain of Minimally Invasive Cardiothoracic Surgery between NUHS and Industry.
Professor Kofidis is decorated with multiple awards by international bodies, such as the European Society for Heart and Lung Transplantation, The Onassis Heart Center, The Hellenic Cardiology Society (Life-Time Achievement Award), the SMICTSI (Indian Society for Minimally Invasive Cardiac Surgery (Life-Time achievement award) and others. He serves as Consultant or Advisory Board Member for prominent Industry, such as Medtronic, Johnson&Johnson, Abbott, Livanova and others. With his innovative, QR-code-based book on Minimally Invasive Cardiac Surgery (Taylor&Francis/CRC Press, NY/London), he launched an entirely novel educational concept of Read-Scan-Watch. He also serves as Chairman of the Education Committee of the Asian Society for CardioVascular and Thoracic Surgery (ASCVTS) and Chairman of the CT Surgery Chapter of the Singapore Cardiac Society.
Professor Kofidis has trained in some of the world’s leading institutions (Rochester, NY/Texas Heart, Houston/Hannover Germany, Stanford, CA, USA). He had the great privilege of being taught by giants in the field of General and Heart Surgery, such as George Hicks, Seymour Swartz, Denton Cooley, and Sir Magdi Yacoub.
He carries various offices and commitments internationally. He has lectured for the American Medical Association, the FDA, the Bill Gates Research Institute and more. As an academic teacher, proctor and Consultant for a number of companies in the field-related industry, he is holding events and workshops in various countries around the world, bringing Minimally Invasive knowhow to doctors and patients alike.
Professor Theo Kofidis is married to Persephone and has a daughter, Danai, loves to fly airplanes, travel, photograph, work out and read.
Thomas Theologou
MD,MSc, MPhil, m-MBA FRCSC-Th,PD