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Ihab El Sharkawy
- Assistant Professor, Faculty of Medicine – Cairo University (Kasr Al-Ainy)
- Extensive experience across leading hospitals in the Arab world (Yemen – Libya – Palestine).
- Local experience across several Egyptian governorates (Cairo – Sohag – Marsa Matrouh – Alexandria – Monofeya).
- Performed more than 2,000 successful open-heart surgeries.
- Specialized expertise in:
▪ Beating-Heart Surgery (OPCAB)
▪ Valve Repair & Replacement
▪ Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting (CABG)
▪ Congenital Heart Surgery for children - A unique combination of advanced surgical expertise and academic excellence.
- Expert in Beating-Heart Surgery (OPCAB): a technique that reduces complications, accelerates recovery, and is ideal for diabetic and elderly patients.
- Proven success rates: high success, low complications, and outstanding patient satisfaction.
Dr. Ihab El Sharkawy
Research & Academic Contributions
-Published scientific research in the field of cardiothoracic surgery at Cairo University.
-Active participant in local and international conferences (valve surgery – coronary artery surgery – beating-heart surgery).
-Contributed to developing surgical protocols that reduce complications and improve outcomes in cardiac surgery.
Conducted training programs in: Libya -Yemen -Palestine – Gaza
Dr. Ihab El Sharkawy’s expertise goes beyond performing thousands of successful surgeries in Egypt. He is also an international trainer and mentor in Beating-Heart Surgery (Off-Pump / OPCAB).
Trained local surgeons on advanced OPCAB techniques, helping them reduce surgical risks, shorten recovery times, and improve outcomes for high-risk patients.
Successfully delivered training in three different countries, demonstrating his ability to transfer knowledge and surgical expertise internationally.
Open for collaboration with hospitals and medical institutions worldwide to provide specialized training programs in advanced beating-heart surgery.
Core Specialization:
Beating-Heart Surgery (OPCAB)
- Minimally invasive, off-pump technique
- Reduces surgical risks & complications
- Shortens recovery time
- Enhances patient outcomes
- Ideal for high-risk & diabetic patients
What I Offer to Hospitals
- Complete Open-Heart Surgery Unit Setup
- Provide a fully operational cardiothoracic surgical service.
- Includes high-end equipment, surgical instruments, and disposables.
- No need for hospitals to invest in initial capital or infrastructure.
- Expert Surgical Team
- Highly trained professionals: perfusionists, cardiac anesthesiologists, and support staff.
- Experienced in working together in high-stakes environments.
- Advanced Beating-Heart (OPCAB) Surgical Expertise
- Avoids heart-lung machine use.
- Reduces risks of stroke, bleeding, and prolonged recovery.
- Comprehensive Surgical Services
- Pediatric & adult heart surgeries.
- Valve repair/replacement, congenital heart surgery, CABG, aortic surgery, redo operations.
- Seamless Integration with Hospital Services
- Coordinate with cardiology, ICU, and diagnostic departments.
- Ensure smooth surgical pathway from pre-op to follow-up.
- High Patient Satisfaction & Clinical Outcomes
- High success rates, low complication rates.
- Focused on quality, safety, and precision.
- Revenue Growth for Hospitals
- Establishing a high-quality heart surgery program attracts more patients.
- Enhances hospital reputation and increases revenue.