Trust score 8/100
Professor Wael Awad
Cardiothoracic Surgery · London
👤 16 years of experience
8,495+
Patients seen
16
Years in practice
6
Publications
2
Languages spoken
About
Professor Wael Awad is a Consultant Cardiothoracic Surgeon at the Barts Health NHS Trust where he was appointed in 2003. He is Professor of Cardiovascular Surgery at the William Harvey Research Institute, Queen Mary University of London (QMUL) and Visiting Professor at the University of South Wales.
He graduated in Medicine from Imperial College, London in 1988. He went on to train in Cardiothoracic Surgery at a number of prestigious teaching hospitals in London, including the Royal Brompton, The London Chest, Guy's, St Bartholomew's and St Thomas" Hospitals. He trained with some of the leading and pioneering surgeons, including Professor Sir Magdi Yacoub, Professor Peter Goldstraw and Mr John Wright.
Following this, he undertook research on ischaemic preconditioning in the immature myocardium, at the Rayne Institute, St Thpmas' Hospital and was awarded a Doctor of Medicine Degree from the University of London in 1999.
Professor Awad is Lead Surgeon for Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation (TAVI) and Mechanical Circulatory Support (MCS) for Heart Failure, His other specialist interests include total arterial revascularisation in coronary artery bypass surgery, surgery for aortic aneurysm, aortic valve repair/replacement (minimally-invasoive), redo cardiac surgery, mitral valve repair, surgical ablation for atrial fibrillation and mechanical circulatory support.
Professor Awad has outstanding clinical results, as confirmed by the UK Healthcare Commission. Consequently, he receives many International referrals and also travels nationally and overseas to train local surgeons.
He regularly presents at both national and international conferences and has been published extensively in in Circulation, JAMA, The Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, The Annals of Thoracic Surgery and the European Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery.
He has also been recognized by the ‘Marquis Who's Who in Medicine and Healthcare' for his contributions towards Cardiothoracic Surgery.
Treatments
Total Arterial Coronary Revascularisation
Aortic Valve Surgery (minimally invasive)
Surgery of the Aorta; aneuysms
Mitral Valve Surgery
Redo surgery
Surgery for atrial fibrillation
Mechanical Heart Support including ECMO
He graduated in Medicine from Imperial College, London in 1988. He went on to train in Cardiothoracic Surgery at a number of prestigious teaching hospitals in London, including the Royal Brompton, The London Chest, Guy's, St Bartholomew's and St Thomas" Hospitals. He trained with some of the leading and pioneering surgeons, including Professor Sir Magdi Yacoub, Professor Peter Goldstraw and Mr John Wright.
Following this, he undertook research on ischaemic preconditioning in the immature myocardium, at the Rayne Institute, St Thpmas' Hospital and was awarded a Doctor of Medicine Degree from the University of London in 1999.
Professor Awad is Lead Surgeon for Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation (TAVI) and Mechanical Circulatory Support (MCS) for Heart Failure, His other specialist interests include total arterial revascularisation in coronary artery bypass surgery, surgery for aortic aneurysm, aortic valve repair/replacement (minimally-invasoive), redo cardiac surgery, mitral valve repair, surgical ablation for atrial fibrillation and mechanical circulatory support.
Professor Awad has outstanding clinical results, as confirmed by the UK Healthcare Commission. Consequently, he receives many International referrals and also travels nationally and overseas to train local surgeons.
He regularly presents at both national and international conferences and has been published extensively in in Circulation, JAMA, The Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, The Annals of Thoracic Surgery and the European Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery.
He has also been recognized by the ‘Marquis Who's Who in Medicine and Healthcare' for his contributions towards Cardiothoracic Surgery.
Treatments
Total Arterial Coronary Revascularisation
Aortic Valve Surgery (minimally invasive)
Surgery of the Aorta; aneuysms
Mitral Valve Surgery
Redo surgery
Surgery for atrial fibrillation
Mechanical Heart Support including ECMO
“Evidence-based care tailored to each patient — taking the time to explain options and shared decisions.”
— Professor Wael Awad
Education & training
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2000–2006 MD · Medicine and Surgery
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2006–2010 Residency · Cardiothoracic Surgery
Career & appointments
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2010-09–2011-08 Junior consultant
Licenses & insurance
Medical licenses
GB — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
Board certifications
European Board of Cardiothoracic Surgery
Malpractice insurance:
HDI Global · 4,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file
Procedures performed
| Procedure | Code | Lifetime count |
|---|---|---|
| GP consultation | 99213 | 2,364 |
| Annual physical exam | 99395 | 554 |
| Vaccination administration | 90471 | 426 |
| Minor procedure (skin) | 17110 | 1,245 |
Services & pricing
| Service | Duration | Modality | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| New patient consultation (60m) | 60 min | in_clinic|telemed | 180.00 EUR |
| Follow-up consultation (30m) | 30 min | in_clinic|telemed|phone | 90.00 EUR |
| Vaccination administration | 120 min | in_clinic | 720.00 EUR |
| Minor procedure (skin) | 30 min | in_clinic | 630.00 EUR |
Office, team & in practice
Videos
Research & publications
h-index: 17 · i10: 9
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Long-term follow-up of Cardiothoracic Surgery across GB
DOI: 10.1226/euroclin.2026.0 · PMID: 33967120 · cited by 28
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Validation of clinical scoring in Cardiothoracic Surgery
DOI: 10.9625/euroclin.2025.1 · PMID: 38374543 · cited by 38
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Long-term follow-up of Cardiothoracic Surgery across GB
DOI: 10.8031/euroclin.2024.2 · PMID: 39318575 · cited by 152
Invited talks
- Practical updates in Cardiothoracic Surgery European Annual Congress (Cardiothoracic Surgery) · Vienna · 2024 · invited
- Single-centre experience in Cardiothoracic Surgery National Society Meeting · London · 2023 · oral abstract
Awards & memberships
Awards
- 🏆 Top-rated Cardiothoracic Surgery — London · EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025 · regional
Society memberships
- WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · Since 2011
- national college of family doctors — Member · Since 2011
- European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2011
Articles by this doctor
- Patient education Patient guide to Cardiothoracic Surgery
- Awareness When should you see a cardiothoracic surgery?
For international patients
- Coordinator
- Patient liaison · dr.wael.awad@euroclinics.example
Location
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Recent reviews
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★★★★★ ✓ Verified Very thorough first visit — explained every step. Booking was easy and the staff were welcoming.
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★★★★★ ✓ Verified Took time to listen and reviewed all my previous results. I would absolutely recommend.
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★★★★☆ ✓ Verified Professional and knowledgeable. Wait on the day was a bit long, otherwise excellent.
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