
Sir Magdi Yacoub
Professor
40+ Years of ExperienceCardiothoracic and Vascular Surgeon
Fellowship, Certificates/Trainings
Arabic, English
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About Sir Magdi Yacoub
Sir Magdi Yacoub is celebrated for establishing the UK’s largest heart and lung transplant programme at Harefield Hospital, performing over 2,500 transplants, including Britain’s first combined heart–lung procedure in 1983. A pioneer of the Ross Yacoub autograft and arterial switch operations, his work transformed congenital cardiac surgery.
Sir Magdi Yacoub’s Expertise & Specializations
- Heart & Lung Transplantation: Sir Magdi Yacoub, a Cardiothoracic Surgeon, is internationally acclaimed for reestablishing the UK's transplant program in 1980. He performed the nation's first combined heart and lung transplant, elevating his standing as a pioneer in Cardiothoracic Surgery in Egypt and beyond.
- Ross-Yacoub Procedure / Aortic Valve Autograft: With his innovative contribution to valve-sparing root surgery, Sir Magdi Yacoub developed the Ross-Yacoub technique, improving surgical outcomes in aortic root repair. This reinforces his reputation as the best Cardiothoracic Surgeon in Cairo.
- Arterial Switch Operation: His advancements in treating congenital heart conditions, particularly the arterial switch procedure for transposition of the great arteries, showcase his leadership among Cardiothoracic Surgeons in Egypt.
- Tissue Engineering & Regenerative Cardiology: As a leading figure in regenerative medicine, Sir Magdi Yacoub, from Egypt, has directed research on myocardial regeneration, left ventricular assist devices (LVADs), and stem-cell-derived valves, contributing significantly to the future of cardiac care.
- Global Surgery & Humanitarian Work: Beyond clinical innovation, Sir Magdi Yacoub established the Chain of Hope and the Magdi Yacoub Heart Foundation, providing free heart surgeries across underserved regions. His work at the Aswan Heart Centre has made a profound humanitarian impact.
Top Procedures Performed by Sir Magdi Yacoub
Procedure |
Approximate Cost & Notes |
Heart Transplantation |
Free at Aswan Heart Centre (nominal £10 application fee); Private care abroad: approx. 6,500–7,000+ USD |
Combined Heart–Lung Transplantation |
Typically 30–50% higher than a heart-only transplant; often offered free at humanitarian centers |
Arterial Switch Operation (Pediatric) |
Provided free via Chain of Hope or Aswan Heart Centre; cost varies in private setups |
Ross-Yacoub Valve-Sparing Surgery |
Free under foundation programs; approx. 8,000–15,000 USD in private cardiac units |
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Some Noteworthy Patient Reviews for Sir Magdi Yacoub
“I was lucky enough to have assisted at a heart transplant when I was an SHO … It was a pleasure and an honor to work with Professor Yacoub.”— A retired consultant recalling surgical training under Sir Magdi
“The project is being led by Professor Sir Magdi Yacoub … this will be amazing. Thank you to the smart people.”— A Reddit user celebrating his pioneering work on living heart valves
These Sir Magdi Yacoub reviews highlight his human-centered approach, technical mastery, and transformative impact on Cardiothoracic Surgery in Egypt and worldwide.
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Education
- MB BCh: Cairo University, 1957
Training & Certificates
- Fellowship: Cardiothoracic training under Sir Russell Brock, London (1962–68)
- Advanced Training: University of Chicago (1969)
Past Experience
- Consultant Cardiothoracic Surgeon — Harefield & Royal Brompton Hospitals, 1973–2001
- British Heart Foundation Professor — Imperial College London, 1986–2006
- Professor of Cardiothoracic Surgery & Director of Research — Imperial College London, ongoing
Awards
- Lister Medal (2015) for surgical science contribution
- Knighted (1992); Order of Merit (2014) – first Egyptian recipient
- Fellow of the Royal Society (1998)
- Multiple international awards: Texas Heart Institute, European Society of Cardiology, WHO Prize
- Rebooted the UK heart transplant program in 1980
- Performed the first UK heart–lung transplant in 1983
- Ross?Yacoub valve-sparing technique refinement
- Publicised living valve grown from stem cells (2007)
Paper Published
- Co-author of 1,400+ papers and book chapters on transplantation, congenital surgery, and regenerative techniques. Mentored 20+ PhD/MD candidates through Magdi Yacoub Institute.
Field of Expertise
- 24-Hour Holter Monitoring
- 64-Slice CT Angiography
- Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Surgey
- Ablation Therapy
- Ambulatory BP Monitoring (ABPM)
- Aneurysm Surgery: Traditional Open Surgery
- Angiography
- Aorta Surgery
- Aortic Aneurysm Repair Surgery
- Aortic Dissection Repair Surgery
- Aortic Stent Grafting
- Aortic Surgery
- Aortic Valve Repair (AVR)
- Aortic Valve Replacement (AVR)
- Aortic Valve Surgery
- Aortic Valve Surgery in the Young Patient
- Aortic Valve: Ross Procedure
- Arterial Switch Surgery
- ASD/VSD Device Closure
- Atrial Septal Defect (ASD) Closure
- Atrioventricular Canal Repair
- Automatic Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator (AICD)
- Balloon Angioplasty Cost
- Balloon Atrial Septostomy
- Balloon Septostomy
- Balloon Valvuloplasty
- Balloon Valvuloplasty Cost
- Beating Heart Surgery
- Bentall Surgery
- Biventricular Pacemaker
- Blalock-Taussig (BT) Shunt
- Cardiac Ablation
- Cardiac Catheterization
- Cardiac Devices for Patients with Heart Failure
- Cardiac Implant Closure Devices in Adults
- Cardiac Implantable Electronic Device Replacement
- Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy
- Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy with Defibrillator (CRT-D)
- Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy with Pacemaker (CRT-P)
- Cardiac Tumor Treatment
- Catheter Ablation
- Complex Aorta Surgery
- Complex Congenital Heart Surgeries
- Congenital Heart Disease Treatments
- Congestive Heart Failure (CHF) Treatment
- Coronary Angiogram
- Coronary Angioplasty
- Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery (CABG)
- Coronary Brachytherapy
- Coronary Stents
- Coronary Thrombectomy
- CT Stent
- Device Closure For ASD
- Device Closure For PDA
- Device Closure For VSD
- Double Valve Replacement
- Drug Eluded Stent
- Dual Chamber Pacemaker
- Echocardiography With Color Doppler
- Electrical Cardioversion
- Endoleak Treatments
- Endovascular Repair of Thoracic Aortic Aneurysms
- Endovascular Stent Graft: Aortic Aneurysm Repair
- Enhanced External Counterpulsation (EECP)
- EPS RFA Cardiac Treatment
- Fetal Echocardiogram
- Fontan Conversion Surgery
- Fontan Procedure
- Glenn Procedure
- Heart Bypass Surgery (CABG)
- Heart Failure Surgery
- Heart Lung Transplant
- Heart Transplant
- Heart Valve Surgery
- Impella Device Implantation
- Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator (ICD)
- Infective Endocarditis Surgery
- Intermittent Pneumatic Compression (IPC) Device
- Intestinal PAD Bypass Surgery
- Intestinal PAD Visceral Artery Aneurysm Surgery
- Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump (IABP)
- Laparoscopic Antireflux Surgery
- Left Atrial Appendage & Closure
- Left Ventricular Assist Devices (Mechanical Circulatory Support MCS)
- Left Ventricular Reconstructive Surgery (Modified Dor Procedure)
- LV Restoration Surgery
- Maze Procedure (Atrial Fibrillation Surgery)
- Mechanical Valve Replacement
- Minimally Invasive CABG
- Minimally Invasive Heart Surgery
- Minimally Invasive Mitral Valve Repair
- Mitral Valve Repair
- Mitral Valve Replacement
- Mitral Valve Replacement Surgery
- Myectomy-Myotomy
- Myocardial Perfusion Imaging (MPI) Test
- Neonatal And Infant Cardiac Surgeries
- Norwood Procedure
- Off-Pump CABG
- On-Pump CABG
- Open Heart Surgery
- Paravalvular Leak Closure
- Patent Ductus Arteriosus Ligation Surgery
- Patent Foramen Ovale (PFO) Closure
- PDA Ligation
- Pediatric Cardiomyopathy Treatment
- Pediatric Heart Surgery
- Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI)
- Percutaneous Myocardial Laser Revascularization
- Percutaneous Transluminal Coronary Angioplasty (PTCA)
- Percutaneous Transvenous Mitral Commissurotomy (PTMC)
- Percutaneous Valve Replacement
- Pericardiectomy
- Permanent Pacemaker
- Pulmonary Valve Repair
- Pulmonary Valve Replacement
- Radial Artery & Saphenous Vein Harvesting
- Radiofrequency Ablation
- Revision CABG
- Rhabdomyomas
- Robotically Assisted Atrial Septal Defect Repair
- Robotically Assisted Heart Surgery
- Robotically Assisted Mitral Valve Repair
- Robotically Assisted Removal of Cardiac Tumors
- Robotically Assisted Tricuspid Valve Repair
- Ross Procedure
- Rotational Atherectomy
- Septal Myectomy
- Stress Echocardiography
- Tetralogy of Fallot (TOF) Repair Surgery
- Tetralogy of Fallot Treatment
- Tissue Valve Replacement
- Trans Aortic Valve Replacement
- Transarterial Radioembolization (TARE)
- Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation (TAVI)
- Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR)
- Transcatheter Pulmonary Valve Replacement (TPVR)
- Transcatheter Valve Replacement
- Transesophageal Echocardiography (TEE)
- Transmyocardial Revascularization (TMR)
- Treadmill Test (TMT)
- Tricuspid Valve Replacement
- Truncus Arteriosus Repair
- Video-Assisted Thoracic Surgery (VATS)
- Wearable Cardioverter Defibrillator
- Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm
- Aberrant Subclavian Artery
- Adventitial Cystic Disease
- ALCAPA - Anomalous Left Coronary Artery from the Pulmonary Artery
- Angina
- Aortic and Mitral Atresia
- Aortic Aneurysm
- Aortic Coarctation
- Aortic Dissection
- Aortic Stenosis
- Aortic Valve Regurgitation
- Arrhythmia
- Arrhythmogenic Right Ventricular Dysplasia (ARVD)
- Atherosclerosis
- Atrial Fibrillation (AFIB)
- Atrial Septal Defect (ASD)
- Atrial Tachycardia
- Atrioventricular Canal Defect (AVC Defect)
- Atrioventricular Septal Defect (AVSD)
- Axillo-Subclavian Vein Thrombosis
- Bicuspid Aortic Valve Disease
- Blood Pressure
- CAD: Acute Coronary Syndrome
- CAD: Bifurcation Blockage
- CAD: In-Stent Restenosis
- CAD: Total Coronary Occlusions
- Cardiac Arrest
- Cardiac Cyst
- Cardiovascular Disease
- Cerebrovascular Occlusive Disease
- Cervical (Carotid or Vertebral) Artery Dissection
- Chest Pain
- Chronic Thromboembolic Pulmonary Hypertension (CTEPH)
- Chronic Venous Insufficiency (CVI)
- Congenital Heart Anomaly
- Congenital Heart Disease (CHD)
- Coronary Artery Disease
- Coronary Fistula
- Cyanotic Heart Defects
- Dextro-Transposition of the Great Arteries (d-TGA)
- Dextrocardia
- Dilated Cardiomyopathy
- Double Aortic Arch
- Double Inlet Left Ventricle (DILV)
- Double Outlet Right Ventricle
- Down Syndrome
- Ebstein's Anomaly
- Endocarditis
- Enlarged Heart (Cardiomegaly)
- Esophageal Cancer
- Esophageal Disorders
- Esophageal Diverticulum
- Extracranial Carotid Artery Aneurysm
- Fetal Heart Disease
- Hantavirus Pulmonary Syndrome (HPS)
- Heart Attack (Myocardial Infarction)
- Heart Birth Defects
- Heart Block
- Heart Cancer
- Heart Failure
- Heart Palpitations
- Heart Valve Disease
- High Blood Pressure (Hypertension)
- High Cholesterol in Children
- Hole in the Heart
- Hyperlipidemia
- Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy
- Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome (HLHS)
- Hypoplastic Right Heart Syndrome (HRHS)
- Interrupted Aortic Arch (IAA)
- Irregular Heartbeat
- Left Ventricular Valve Dysfunction
- Levo-Transposition of the Great Arteries (l-TGA)
- Mitral Valve Regurgitation
- Non-Cyanotic Heart Defects
- Partial Anomalous Pulmonary Venous Connection (PAPVC)
- Patent Ductus Arteriosus (PDA)
- Patent Foramen Ovale (PFO)
- Pediatric and Congenital Heart Conditions
- Pentalogy of Cantrell
- Peripartum Cardiomyopathy
- Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD)
- Persistent Truncus Arteriosus
- Portal Hypertension
- Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS)
- Premature Ventricular Contractions
- Pulmonary Atresia
- Pulmonary Hypertension
- Pulmonary Stenosis
- Radiation Heart Disease
- Rheumatic Heart Disease
- Scimitar Syndrome
- Shone's Complex
- Spontaneous Coronary Artery Dissection (SCAD)
- Subcortical Vascular Dementia
- Sudden Cardiac Death (Sudden Cardiac Arrest)
- Supraventricular Tachycardia
- Tetralogy of Fallot
- Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm
- Total Anomalous Pulmonary Venous Connection (TAPVC)
- Transposition of the Great Vessels
- Tricuspid Valve Regurgitation
- Valve Disease
- Ventricular Septal Defect (VSD)
- Ventricular Tachycardia
- Viral Myocarditis
- Wolff-Parkinson-White Syndrome