University of Groningen ( M.D. 1978)
Hammersmith Hospital London (1978-1979)
University Groningen General Surgery Residency (1979-1983)
University Groningen Cardiothoracic Residency (1983-1987)
International Executive Programme INSEAD 1997
Consultant cardiac surgeon University Hosp Maastricht ( 1988-2004)
Consultant cardiac surgeon HagaZiekenhuis The Hague ( since 2004)
mitral reconstructive surgery
aortic root surgery
stentless aortic and mitral valve surgery