Prof. Dr. AFKSENDİYOS KALANGOS

AFKSENDİYOS KALANGOS

Prof. Dr. AFKSENDİYOS KALANGOS

Cardiovascular Surgery

Koç University Hospital

  • At the Department of Cardiovascular Surgery of the Geneva University Hospital, appointed Deputy Head in 1998 and Head in 2001. In 2011, appointed Director of the Center for Cardiovascular Surgery.
  • Awarded the title of associate professor in 1995 by the Inter-University Council.
  • At the University of Geneva Faculty of Medicine, received the title of professor in 2006 and ordinarius professor in 2012.
  • Has over 300 published articles. Participated as a speaker in 800 conferences.
  • Developer of 4 distinct surgical techniques published and recognized in international surgical journals, as well as of a bioresorbable valve named after the surgeon and a biological valve that is currently in the testing phase in the USA.