• Consultant Cardiothoracic Surgeon (Adults & Pediatrics)

Dr. Ihab El Sharkawy

Assistant Professor, Faculty of Medicine – Cairo University (Kasr Al-Ainy)

Doctor

Ihab El Sharkawy

Consultant Cardiothoracic Surgeon (Adults & Pediatrics)

  • 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.
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Dr. Ihab El Sharkawy

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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 - Morocco

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.

Learn about the best medical services we provide.

Our services provided

Adult Open-Heart Surgery

Valve Repair & Replacement

Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting (CABG)

Aortic Surgery

Establishment of comprehensive Cardiac Surgery Units for hospitals

(team + equipment + staff training)

Pediatric Cardiac Surgery

congenital defect repair & complex open-heart procedures

Beating-Heart Surgery (OPCAB)

off-pump technique, faster recovery, reduced risks

Redo Operations

repeat surgeries for patients with prior heart procedures

Dr. Ihab El Sharkawy

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Videos

Role of the open-heart surgery team

One of the most common procedures (coronary artery bypass grafting – CABG)

Success rate of open-heart surgery

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