Clinician profile

Prof. Dr. Afksendiyos Kalangos

Mentor and International Advisor, Cardiac Surgery

  • Cardiac surgery
  • Mentor

MD (Cerrahpaşa, 1984) · PhD (Istanbul University) · Cardiovascular surgery, Siyami Ersek (1991) · Fellowships, London and Paris · MBA, University of Geneva

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About

About Prof. Dr. Afksendiyos Kalangos

Families come for a valve that will not hold, a child’s heart that did not form as it should, or a second opinion after work done elsewhere. He was Chairman of Cardiovascular Surgery and Director of the Cardiovascular Centre at the University Hospital of Geneva. He invented the Kalangos biodegradable annuloplasty ring, founded Coeurs Pour Tous, and is Past President of the World Society of Cardio-Thoracic Surgeons.

Areas of care

What international families come for

  • Adult and paediatric cardiac surgery
  • Complex congenital reconstruction
  • Valve repair, including the Kalangos ring
  • Second opinions on work done elsewhere

Training

Qualifications

  • MD (Cerrahpaşa, 1984)
  • PhD (Istanbul University)
  • Cardiovascular surgery, Siyami Ersek (1991)
  • Fellowships, London and Paris
  • MBA, University of Geneva

Where you will be seen

Department

Your journey to care in India

From your first enquiry to your hospital visit, we guide you at every step.

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Before you travel

  1. Step 1: Tell us about your condition

    Share your enquiry and medical reports with our team.

  2. Step 2: Specialist review

    Our team coordinates your case with the right specialists.

  3. Step 3: Treatment discussion

    Understand the recommended next steps clearly.

Your visit to India

  1. Step 4: Plan your visit

    Travel and appointment coordination support.

  2. Step 5: Arrive in Bengaluru

    Approximately 40 minutes from Bengaluru International Airport.

  3. Step 6: Receive care

    Your medical team supports you through treatment.

Planning treatment in India?

Our international patient team can guide your next steps.