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Associate Professor of Cardiothoracic Surgery · Cairo University

Precision Cardiac Surgery. World-Class Standards. In a team that speaks your language.

Prof. Dr. Ahmed Elwakeel — over twenty years of complex open-heart surgery for adults and children. Accurate diagnosis, a written treatment plan in English or Arabic, and a second opinion returned within 48 hours.

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  • Cairo University Faculty of Medicine
  • 20+ Years Complex Heart Surgery
  • 48-Hour Second Opinion
20+ Years of complex cardiac surgery
3 Specialties: Adults · Pediatric · Thoracic
48h Second opinion turnaround
2 Clinic locations in Cairo & Giza
A clear path, step by step

How we accompany you

From your first WhatsApp message to follow-up after recovery — a structured plan and a coordinated team at every stage.

  1. Book & Enquire

    Contact us via WhatsApp or phone. A care coordinator responds within hours, schedules your appointment and prepares your file before you arrive.

  2. Diagnosis & Tests

    Echo, CT, diagnostic catheterisation when needed — with results explained in clear terms, not medical jargon that leaves you more confused than before.

  3. Treatment Plan

    A written plan in English or Arabic laying out all options, risks and expected outcomes — including if the best choice is no surgery at all.

  4. Follow-up & Recovery

    Regular check-ins and a direct line to the medical team throughout your recovery — so you are never left wondering whether you're healing correctly.

A dedicated service

A Second Opinion
Before Any Decision

Before any surgical decision, get an independent expert review of your case. We go through your reports and imaging and lay out every available option honestly — including if the best choice is not to operate.

  • Full review of reports and imaging within 48 hours.
  • Written report in English or Arabic — your choice.
  • Live video consultation from anywhere in the world.
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Our specialties

Comprehensive Heart & Chest Care

Three integrated pillars, one team, one goal: the right decision for every case.

Pillar I

Adult Cardiac Surgery

Valve repair and replacement (mitral and aortic), coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) on and off the bypass pump, ascending aortic and arch surgery, and redo operations for cases declined elsewhere.

  • Mitral valve repair — preserving your natural valve whenever possible
  • Coronary bypass (Off-Pump & On-Pump CABG)
  • Ascending aorta and aortic arch surgery
  • Redo operations and high-risk complex cases
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Pillar II

Pediatric & Congenital Heart Surgery

Correction of congenital defects in neonates, children and adults. From simple septal defects to Tetralogy of Fallot, Fontan procedures — including cases described as inoperable elsewhere.

  • ASD, VSD, PDA — catheter-based or surgical
  • Tetralogy of Fallot and pulmonary valve defects
  • Fontan and Ross procedures for children
  • Adult congenital heart disease (GUCH)
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Pillar III

Thoracic Surgery

Comprehensive care for conditions of the chest, lungs and oesophagus. Modern video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS) minimises pain and accelerates recovery, with open surgery available when required.

  • Lung tumour resection and VATS (minimally invasive)
  • Pectus excavatum and chest wall deformity correction
  • Oesophageal and mediastinal surgery
  • Management of pulmonary TB complications
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A note from the surgeon

Every patient who arrives carrying reports stamped "inoperable" or "too high-risk" deserves a second look — a thorough, objective one. Not a rubber stamp of the previous opinion, and not false hope either.

My commitment is simple: a written treatment plan, in the language you understand, explaining exactly what we propose and why. Sometimes the right answer is surgery. Sometimes it is not. Either way, you will leave with clarity — not confusion.

If you are outside Egypt and cannot travel for a consultation, send your reports to us directly via WhatsApp. We review everything and respond within 48 hours.

From Prof. Dr. Elwakeel's channel

Trusted medical content in Arabic

Articles and videos written and reviewed by the team — because informed patients recover faster.

YouTube · Egypt Heart Clinic
Educational video

Does 30% heart function rule out surgery?

Prof. Elwakeel explains what a low ejection fraction means, and when surgery can improve it instead of standing in the way.

Article

When is chest pain from the heart?

A practical guide to telling muscle pain apart from cardiac pain, and the symptoms that mean you should seek emergency care.

Article

Mitral valve repair vs. replacement

A common mistake in treating regurgitation — why repair is preferred whenever possible, and how the choice is made.

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Questions patients always ask

Straight answers in plain English

No jargon. No vague reassurances. Just honest answers to what matters most to international patients.

Can I send my scans and reports from abroad for a second opinion?

Yes — and this is our most requested service. Send your files via WhatsApp (+201009831083). The team reviews everything and sends back a written report within 48 hours. We can then arrange a video consultation to walk through the findings together, from wherever you are.

What languages are consultations and written plans available in?

All consultations and written treatment plans are available in both Arabic and English. International patients communicate with the team via WhatsApp in English and receive their report in their preferred language. No interpreter needed.

What is Off-Pump (beating-heart) bypass surgery and who benefits?

Off-Pump CABG means the bypass grafting is performed while the heart continues to beat — the heart-lung bypass machine is not used. This reduces the risk of stroke and protects kidney function, making it particularly beneficial for diabetic patients, the elderly, and those with pre-existing kidney disease. Prof. Elwakeel uses this technique whenever clinically appropriate.

Can surgery be performed for an elderly patient or one with multiple conditions?

Age alone does not prevent surgery. The decision is based on overall health and organ function, not a patient's date of birth. Every case is evaluated on objective criteria — with risks explained precisely and honestly rather than dismissed with a blanket refusal.

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In a cardiac emergency, call the Egyptian emergency line 123 immediately.