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Dr Zakirhusen Akhunji

Cardiothoracic Surgery Wollongong

Dr Zakirhusen Akhunji

14 years of experience

12,325+
Patients seen
14
Years in practice
8
Publications

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Dr Zakirhusen Akhunji at a glance

Dr Zakirhusen Akhunji is a Cardiothoracic Surgery practitioner based in Wollongong, Australia, practising at Universitat de Barcelona Teaching Hospital. Procedures focus on gp consultation, annual physical exam, vaccination administration, minor procedure (skin). Educated at Universitat de Barcelona (MD, 2008). Serves patients in Wollongong, Australia and the surrounding area.

About

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

— Dr Zakirhusen Akhunji

Education & training

  1. 2002–2008 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universitat de Barcelona, Wollongong (AU)
  2. 2008–2012 Residency · Cardiothoracic Surgery
    Universitat de Barcelona, Wollongong (AU)

Career & appointments

  1. 2012-09–2013-08 Junior consultant
    Universitat de Barcelona Teaching Hospital — Cardiothoracic Surgery

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

AU — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#AU-921636 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Cardiothoracic Surgery
#EB-92C130EE · issued 2013 · renewal 2023
Malpractice insurance: Generali Healthcare · 3,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 304
Annual physical exam 99395 1,158
Vaccination administration 90471 1,118
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 1,049

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 30 min in_clinic 810.00 EUR
Minor procedure (skin) 120 min in_clinic 540.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

Zakirhusen Akhunji in consultation
IN OFFICE
Zakirhusen Akhunji with the team
WITH TEAM
Zakirhusen Akhunji at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 96s
Meet Zakirhusen Akhunji

Research & publications

h-index: 5 · i10: 13

  1. Long-term follow-up of Cardiothoracic Surgery across AU
    Zakirhusen Akhunji, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2026
    DOI: 10.1890/euroclin.2026.0 · PMID: 37341768 · cited by 128
  2. Validation of clinical scoring in Cardiothoracic Surgery
    Zakirhusen Akhunji, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.6904/euroclin.2025.1 · PMID: 33499014 · cited by 130
  3. Long-term follow-up of Cardiothoracic Surgery across AU
    Zakirhusen Akhunji, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.6772/euroclin.2024.2 · PMID: 35458070 · cited by 156

Invited talks

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

Awards & memberships

Awards

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

Society memberships

  • WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · Since 2013
  • national college of family doctors — Member · Since 2013
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2013

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 · zakirhusen.akhunji.1@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

Dr Zakirhusen Akhunji's Areas of Specialty

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Cardiothoracic Surgery

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LOCAL CARE CONTEXT

Why local healthcare in Wollongong matters

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    Zakirhusen Akhunji specialises in Cardiothoracic Surgery in Wollongong, AU.

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