The Trust's heart division was strengthened this year by the appointment of Mr J. Andreas Hoschtitzky.
Mr J Hoschtitzky was previously lead surgeon for the regional north west of England and North Wales adult CHD programme based at Central Manchester, and an honorary paediatric cardiac surgeon at Alder Hey Children’s Hospital.
"Royal Brompton is also recognised as the most influential research unit in the world for adult CHD, and I am absolutely delighted to be joining such an internationally - respected team."
Mr J. Andreas Hoschtitzky
He trained at Leiden University Medical School in The Netherlands. He completed general and adult cardiac surgical training in London, Bristol and Manchester, and congenital cardiac surgery fellowships at Great Ormond Street Hospital, Guy’s and St Thomas’ Hospital, and Alder Hey Children’s Hospital.
Mr Hoschtitzky said: “Royal Brompton’s congenital heart disease (CHD) unit is one of the biggest and best in the UK: around 1,300 procedures are conducted here each year and the unit consistently has among the best patient outcomes in the country. People born with CHD are living longer than ever before and, as a result, demand for these services is increasing.
“Royal Brompton is also recognised as the most influential research unit in the world for adult CHD, and I am absolutely delighted to be joining such an internationally- respected team.”
Outside of his work in the NHS, Mr Hoschtitzky is working to set up a new, self-sustainable congenital cardiac surgery service for the north-east of Brazil, in conjunction with the International Children’s Heart Foundation.
Welcoming Mr Hoschtitzky to the Trust, Dr Richard Grocott-Mason, medical director, said: “Andreas brings a wealth of expertise and we are all extremely pleased that he chose to join us. We are committed to investing in, and protecting, our services for CHD patients – many of whom we treat from birth to old age.”
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