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Mr John Y Yap
Trust score 8/100 Accepting new patients

Mr

Mr John Y Yap

Cardiothoracic Surgery

English
3,126+ Patients seen
5 Years in practice
8 Publications
1 Languages spoken

About

Mr John Yap is a Consultant Cardiac Surgeon and clincal lead for the major aortic program at The Heart Hospital, University College London Hospitals. He iis also a co-founder of London Heart Specialists, Harley Street Clinic. He specialises in the surgical and endovascular treatment of valvular heart disease, Marfan syndrome and diseases of the thoracic aorta (including aortic dissection and aneurysms).

Mr Yap completed his medical degree at Glasgow University and went on to specialise in general surgery. He obtained a fellowship with the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons, Glasgow in 1992. Following this, he undertook further cardiothoracic surgery in London and a research fellowship at Mayo Clinic, USA. He was awarded a Doctorate of Medicine for his research into gene therapy.

Diseases, Medical Tests and Treatments

• Aortic Surgery

• Gene Therapy

• Coronary Artery Surgery

• Valve Repair or Replacement

• Diseases of the Thoracic Aorta (including aortic dissection and aneurysms)

• Marfan syndrome

• Valvular heart disease

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

— Mr John Y Yap

Education & training

  1. 2011–2017 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universidad Complutense de Madrid (GB)
  2. 2017–2021 Residency · Cardiothoracic Surgery
    Universidad de Sevilla (GB)
  3. 2021–2022 Fellowship · Subspecialty training
    Cleveland Clinic, US

Career & appointments

  1. 2021-09–2022-08 Junior consultant
    Universidad Complutense de Madrid Teaching Hospital — Cardiothoracic Surgery

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

GB — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#GB-205626 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Cardiothoracic Surgery
#EB-F534CB81 · issued 2022 · renewal 2032
Malpractice insurance: HDI Global · 4,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 1,191
Annual physical exam 99395 1,129
Vaccination administration 90471 1,201
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 2,614

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 120 min in_clinic 450.00 EUR
Minor procedure (skin) 30 min in_clinic 180.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

John Y Yap in consultation
IN OFFICE
John Y Yap with the team
WITH TEAM
John Y Yap at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 67s
Meet John Y Yap

Research & publications

h-index: 5 · i10: 7

  1. European registry analysis of Cardiothoracic Surgery outcomes
    John Y Yap, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.4963/euroclin.2025.0 · PMID: 36539943 · cited by 31
  2. Outcomes of Cardiothoracic Surgery in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    John Y Yap, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.9291/euroclin.2024.1 · PMID: 37735250 · cited by 125

Invited talks

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

Awards & memberships

Awards

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

Society memberships

  • WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · since 2022
  • national college of family doctors — Member · since 2022
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · since 2022

Patient reviews

★ 0.00 3,244 verified 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
  • ★ 5 verified visit

    “Very thorough first visit — explained every step. Booking was easy and the staff were welcoming.”

    — Anna B. · 2026-05-18

  • ★ 5 verified visit

    “Took time to listen and reviewed all my previous results. I would absolutely recommend.”

    — Marco V. · 2026-04-07

  • ★ 4 verified visit

    “Professional and knowledgeable. Wait on the day was a bit long, otherwise excellent.”

    — Helena F. · 2026-04-28

Articles by this doctor

  • Patient education Patient guide to Cardiothoracic Surgery 2026-03-12 · 7 min read
  • Awareness When should you see a cardiothoracic surgery? 2026-01-27 · 7 min read

For international patients

Coordinator
Patient liaison · mr.john.yap@euroclinics.example

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