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Mr Ishtiaq Ahmed

Cardiothoracic Surgery Hove

Mr Ishtiaq Ahmed

13 years of experience

11,639+
Patients seen
13
Years in practice
11
Publications
1
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Mr Ishtiaq Ahmed at a glance

Mr Ishtiaq Ahmed is a Cardiothoracic Surgery practitioner based in Hove, United Kingdom, practising at Universitat de València Teaching Hospital. They have 31+ years of clinical experience. Procedures focus on gp consultation, annual physical exam, vaccination administration, minor procedure (skin). Educated at Universitat de València (MD, 2009). Serves patients in Hove, United Kingdom and the surrounding area.

About

Mr Ishtiaq Ahmed is a British, UK, Australian and European trained surgeon. Mr Ahmed performs all aspects of adult cardiac surgery. Mr Ahmed has a specialist interest in mitral valve repair and minimal access techniques. Mr Ahmed has been awarded multiple fellowship awards by the Society of Cardiothoracic Surgeons (UK) and the Cardiac Society of Australia and New Zealand. These awards enabled Mr Ahmed to train with world-class surgeons in Brussels and Lyon to facilitate his expertise in mitral valve surgery. Mr Ahmed has been invited to speak about the benefits of mitral surgery and minimal access techniques on a national level.
Mr Ahmed lives in Brighton. Outside of work, Mr Ahmed enjoys swimming and cycling.

“Evidence-based care tailored to each patient — taking the time to explain options and shared decisions.”

— Mr Ishtiaq Ahmed

Education & training

  1. 2003–2009 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universitat de València, Hove (GB)
  2. 2009–2013 Residency · Cardiothoracic Surgery
    Universidad de Sevilla, Hove (GB)
  3. 2013–2014 Fellowship · Subspecialty training
    AP-HP Paris, FR

Career & appointments

  1. 2013-09–2014-08 Junior consultant
    Universitat de València Teaching Hospital — Cardiothoracic Surgery

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

GB — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#GB-748158 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Cardiothoracic Surgery
#EB-A17FDD0E · issued 2014 · renewal 2024
Malpractice insurance: AXA Healthcare Liability · 2,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 399
Annual physical exam 99395 2,121
Vaccination administration 90471 793
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 62

Services & pricing

ServiceDurationModalityPrice
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 90 min in_clinic 180.00 EUR
Minor procedure (skin) 60 min in_clinic 450.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

Ishtiaq Ahmed in consultation
IN OFFICE
Ishtiaq Ahmed with the team
WITH TEAM
Ishtiaq Ahmed at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 132s
Meet Ishtiaq Ahmed

Research & publications

h-index: 14 · i10: 6

  1. European registry analysis of Cardiothoracic Surgery outcomes
    Ishtiaq Ahmed, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.8576/euroclin.2025.0 · PMID: 31385302 · cited by 63
  2. Outcomes of Cardiothoracic Surgery in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    Ishtiaq Ahmed, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.8059/euroclin.2024.1 · PMID: 32615185 · cited by 85
  3. European registry analysis of Cardiothoracic Surgery outcomes
    Ishtiaq Ahmed, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2023
    DOI: 10.3671/euroclin.2023.2 · PMID: 31994176 · cited by 75
  4. Outcomes of Cardiothoracic Surgery in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    Ishtiaq Ahmed, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2022
    DOI: 10.5168/euroclin.2022.3 · PMID: 37586734 · cited by 161

Invited talks

  • Practical updates in Cardiothoracic Surgery European Annual Congress (Cardiothoracic Surgery) · Vienna · 2024 · invited
  • Single-centre experience in Cardiothoracic Surgery National Society Meeting · Hove · 2023 · oral abstract

Awards & memberships

Awards

  • 🏆 Top-rated Cardiothoracic Surgery — Hove · EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025 · regional

Society memberships

  • WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · Since 2014
  • national college of family doctors — Member · Since 2014
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2014

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 · ishtiaq.ahmed@euroclinics.example

Location

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Recent reviews

  • ★★★★★ ✓ Verified
    Very thorough first visit — explained every step. Booking was easy and the staff were welcoming.
    Anna B.
  • ★★★★★ ✓ Verified
    Took time to listen and reviewed all my previous results. I would absolutely recommend.
    Marco V.
  • ★★★★☆ ✓ Verified
    Professional and knowledgeable. Wait on the day was a bit long, otherwise excellent.
    Helena F.

SPECIALTIES & PROCEDURES

Mr Ishtiaq Ahmed's Areas of Specialty

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Cardiothoracic Surgery

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LOCAL CARE CONTEXT

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