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Trust score 8/100
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Prof
Prof Jan Kovac
Cardiology
English
Croatian
5,774+
Patients seen
6
Years in practice
10
Publications
2
Languages spoken
About
Professor Jan Kovac is a Consultant Cardiac Surgeon with 25 years of experience. Jan specialises in LAA closure, Minimally invasive mitral procedures, PFO closure, Stroke prevention interventions and TAVI and balloon aortic valvuloplasty. He is Head of Cardiology at Leicester University Hospitals and practices privately at Spire Nottingham Hospital.
Jan qualified as a doctor at Charles University, Prague, after which he came to the UK for postgraduate training. Since being appointed Consultant, Jan has gained accolades for his innovation, dedication and passion he has brought to cardiology. He is internationally recognised as a leader of structural heart interventions and chairs the Stroke Council for the European Society of Cardiology. He was also the first cardiologist to perform TAVI in the UK.
Diseases, Medical Tests and Treatments
LAA closure
Minimally invasive mitral procedures
PFO closure
Stroke prevention interventions
TAVI and balloon aortic valvuloplasty
Interventional cardiology
PTCA
Valvuloplasty
Valve repair
Stenting
Jan qualified as a doctor at Charles University, Prague, after which he came to the UK for postgraduate training. Since being appointed Consultant, Jan has gained accolades for his innovation, dedication and passion he has brought to cardiology. He is internationally recognised as a leader of structural heart interventions and chairs the Stroke Council for the European Society of Cardiology. He was also the first cardiologist to perform TAVI in the UK.
Diseases, Medical Tests and Treatments
LAA closure
Minimally invasive mitral procedures
PFO closure
Stroke prevention interventions
TAVI and balloon aortic valvuloplasty
Interventional cardiology
PTCA
Valvuloplasty
Valve repair
Stenting
“Evidence-based care tailored to each patient — taking the time to explain options and shared decisions.”
— Prof Jan Kovac
Education & training
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2010–2016 MD · Medicine and Surgery
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2016–2020 Residency · Cardiology
Career & appointments
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2020-09–2021-08 Junior consultant
Licenses & insurance
Medical licenses
— Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
Board certifications
European Board of Cardiology
Malpractice insurance:
HDI Global · 2,000,000 EUR coverage
· No claims on file
Procedures performed
| Procedure | Code | Lifetime count |
|---|---|---|
| Cardiac consultation | 99244 | 1,199 |
| Echocardiogram | 93306 | 1,448 |
| Stress test | 93015 | 2,086 |
| Holter monitor | 93225 | 2,307 |
| Coronary angiography | 93454 | 2,012 |
| PCI / coronary stent | 92928 | 682 |
| Pacemaker implantation | 33208 | 1,745 |
Services & pricing
| Service | Duration | Modality | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| New patient consultation (60m) | 60 min | in_clinic|telemed | 240.00 EUR |
| Follow-up consultation (30m) | 30 min | in_clinic|telemed|phone | 120.00 EUR |
| Stress test | 120 min | in_clinic | 720.00 EUR |
| Holter monitor | 90 min | in_clinic | 360.00 EUR |
| Coronary angiography | 60 min | in_clinic | 480.00 EUR |
| PCI / coronary stent | 120 min | in_clinic | 240.00 EUR |
Office, team & in practice
Videos
Research & publications
h-index: 9 · i10: 7
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Long-term follow-up of Cardiology across
DOI: 10.9681/euroclin.2026.0 · PMID: 35520234 · cited by 125
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Validation of clinical scoring in Cardiology
DOI: 10.7228/euroclin.2025.1 · PMID: 37836931 · cited by 127
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Long-term follow-up of Cardiology across
DOI: 10.3194/euroclin.2024.2 · PMID: 31774471 · cited by 81
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Validation of clinical scoring in Cardiology
DOI: 10.4487/euroclin.2023.3 · PMID: 36002271 · cited by 83
Invited talks
- Practical updates in Cardiology European Annual Congress (Cardiology) · Vienna · 2024 · invited
- Single-centre experience in Cardiology National Society Meeting · · 2023 · oral abstract
Awards & memberships
Awards
- 🏆 Top-rated Cardiology — · EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025 · regional
Society memberships
- European Society of Cardiology (ESC) — Member · since 2021
- American Heart Association (AHA) — Member · since 2021
- EAPCI — Member · since 2021
- European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · since 2021
Patient reviews
- Bedside Manner
- 0.05
- Knowledge
- 0.08
- Wait Time
- 3.80
- Staff Friendliness
- 0.02
- Ease Of Appointment
- 4.00
- Value For Money
- 4.10
- Would Recommend Pct
- 4
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★ 5 verified visit
“Very thorough first visit — explained every step. Booking was easy and the staff were welcoming.”
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★ 5 verified visit
“Took time to listen and reviewed all my previous results. I would absolutely recommend.”
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★ 4 verified visit
“Professional and knowledgeable. Wait on the day was a bit long, otherwise excellent.”
Articles by this doctor
- Patient education Patient guide to Cardiology
- Awareness When should you see a cardiology?
For international patients
- Coordinator
- Patient liaison · jan.kovac@euroclinics.example
