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Johan Koen, MBChB, MSc, MMed, FC Cardio (SA)
BACKGROUND
Specialist Cardiothoracic and Heart Transplant Surgeon
OTHER INTERESTS
RESEARCH
Skilled in Coronary, Valve, Arrythmia, Aortic and General Thoracic Surgery
Special Skills includes Heart Transplantation, Mechanical Circulatory Support (ECMO, Temporary and Durable Ventricular Assist Devices), and Minimally Invasive Cardiac Surgery (MICS).
EDUCATION & TRAINING
QualificationsGraduated MBChB from Stellenbosch University in 2014. Graduated MSc(Clinical Epidemiology) from Stellenbosch University 2019
Graduated MMed (Thoracic Surgery) Cum Laude degree from Stellenbosch University in 2023. Graduated as a Fellow of the Cardiothoracic Surgeons, FC Cardio (SA), in 2023 by passing the final specialist examinations Cum Laude. Clinical Fellowship in Adult Cardiovascular Surgery, Heart Transplant and Mechanical Circulatory Support 2024/2025 – University of Toronto and Toronto General Hospital AwardsAwarded the Libero Fatti Medal for Best Performing Candidate in the Cardiothoracic Surgery final board examinations