Prof. Dr. Andrzej Bochenek

Prof. Dr. Andrzej Bochenek stands as a highly esteemed and experienced Cardiac Surgeon, serving as a Professor of Cardiac Surgery at the American Heart of Poland with an impressive clinical career spanning 51 years. A graduate of the Silesian Medical University in Katowice, Dr. Bochenek has not only played a vital role in the first successful heart transplants in Poland during the mid-1980s but has also contributed significantly to leading cardiology centers worldwide. Throughout his illustrious career, Dr. Bochenek has left a mark on prestigious institutions such as the Karolinska Institute in Stockholm, Sweden, the Cardiothoracic Department in Leicester, United Kingdom, the National Heart Institute in London, United Kingdom, the Oxford Radclife Hospital in Oxford, United Kingdom, and the Deborah Heart and Lung Center in Browns Mills, USA. His specialization in complex cardiac procedures includes the Bentall Procedure, CABG, Cardiac Valve Replacement, Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting (CABG), Heart Double Valve Replacement, Heart Port Surgery, and VSD Closure/Repair (Adult). Not only is he a proficient clinician, but Dr. Bochenek is also a frequent lecturer at prestigious cardiac meetings in Poland and abroad, contributing to the dissemination of knowledge in the field. His significant contributions to cardiac surgery and education underscore his role as a leading figure in the realm of cardiovascular medicine.